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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Speaking from _______ experience is usually a good idea.






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






3. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






6. Longer transitions that also help listeners move from one main point to the next. Reminds listeners of previously presented information so that they have a solid grasp of those ideas before you move onto the next point.






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






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






9. End with something from beginning






10. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The ___________ is: first - second - third - next - then finally






19. Arguing that something caused something else






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






21. A speaker should worry more about the ________ than the speech


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






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






24. Key characteristics of populations - i.e. sex - age - race






25. Call to action






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






27. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






29. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






31. Make a topic meaningful - make topic accurate by using sources - make topic clear and easy to follow






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






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






34. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to foster conviction?






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






36. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






40. Make a solid first...






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






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






43. Arguing from a specific fact - make a general claim






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






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






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






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






48. A good speaker...


49. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






50. The communication process does not need...