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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Observations you make based on experiences and numerical data/information






2. The ___________ speech calls for a quick mind and instant audience analysis.






3. Monroe motivated sequence: _________ - relating the topic to the audience






4. If you are to become a truly effective speaker have strong ______ before you polish your speaking skills






5. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - there is a problem






6. End with big impact on audience (idea - revelation - solution)






7. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - realizing your full potential - discovering passion






8. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to get interest?






9. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic






10. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






11. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - simple and easy things the audience can do to enact the solution - answers= how? what? when?






12. Speaking from _______ experience is usually a good idea.






13. The communication process does not need...






14. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - after solution - speaker's solution






15. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - friendship - family - acceptance






16. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






17. Arguing that something caused something else






18. This speech pattern is useful for recounting the history of a subject - a sequence of events - or a step by step procedure






19. It is easier to _______ facts than to correct them.






20. What percentang of what others think of you is determined before you ever open your mouth?






21. Relying on an individual's opinions or experiences related to a particular topic






22. A good speaker shows enthusiasm physically and ...






23. _______ breathers are short of breath and weak in volume.






24. Use ________________ to move from the intro to body - from point to the next - and from the body to conclusion






25. The power source for a speaker is the...






26. Applying the issue to the audience - making it seem real or in their backyard neutral audience






27. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - feel good about yourself - responsible - competent






28. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






29. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






30. A serious speaking problem






31. Not a way to build a speech with solid content






32. Professional examples - gives a specific importance to a claim - giving quality (good vs. bad). Addresses individual opinions and cultural beliefs rather than proving something is true or false






33. You can generally assume that adult audiences have cultural...






34. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






35. Aristotle did not feel a speaker needed to have...






36. A properly motivated speaker should want to treat others fairly and to set a...






37. Audiences are likely to be impressed if you quote...






38. A good speech has _____ main parts.






39. An audience is more likely to pay attention if a speech has a...






40. A good speaker...

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41. Life experiences which affect a person's perception - is ultimately the place from which Context is constructed






42. Answers the question 'what am I asserting?' - Thesis of the speech - Includes at least one premise and a conclusion






43. Anecdotes that describe events in a dramatic way - appealing to our emotions






44. Since the ________ is not part of the outline - you do not need to write it on the outline page.






45. Explain or describe what something is






46. Reiterate main points of speech






47. Review main points - reinforce your general purpose - provide closure






48. Stands for an idea






49. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to get attention?






50. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - imagining the solution being implemented