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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If you are to become a truly effective speaker have strong ______ before you polish your speaking skills






2. You should practice a speech _______ rather than silently.






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






4. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






10. The art or study of public speaking






11. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






14. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






15. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - things required for human survival: food - water - shelter - sleep






16. Use a notecard as a security net to...






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






18. This speech pattern describes or explain the physical arrangement of a place - scene - event - or object - useful for describing an object - a place - or how something is - provides your audience with a sense of how a topic unfolds over time






19. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






22. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






23. The strongest argument is when speakers use all four appeals effectively - they are...






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






25. Stands for an idea






26. To find good speech ideas - you must sometimes break the rules and look for ideas in...






27. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






29. Many fear the thought of giving a speech more than they do...






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






31. What is the general purpose for chronological speech pattern?






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






33. Group of people a speech is directed towards






34. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






37. Observations you make based on experiences and numerical data/information






38. Answers the question 'How are my supporting materials and assertions linked together?'






39. Call to action






40. Argument that if other people agree then the audience should also agree - everyone is doing it - favorable audiences






41. Make a solid first...






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






43. Answers the question 'what is the support for my assertion?') - Supporting materials presented to back up the claim






44. We pay more attention to ______ than to audio suggestions.






45. End with something from beginning






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






47. Illustrations or cases that represent a larger group or class of things






48. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to make an impression on listeners?






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






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







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