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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. Doing _______: get your audience's attention - indicate your purpose - establish your credibility (preview you main points) -> but not in persuasive speeches






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. This speech pattern is useful for convincing audience to agree with a course of action






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






14. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot






15. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






21. One way to close a speech is to return to your...






22. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






23. Some of the most effective quotations are...






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






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


26. The best opening stories hold interest yet ________ into your speech topic.






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






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






29. Ethics involoves one's sense of...






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






31. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






34. Concisely tells audience what the main points of the speech will be and what will be addressed






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






36. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






37. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






38. A serious speaking problem






39. End with something from beginning






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






41. Maslow's hierarchy: ______ - security of body - employment - resources - morality - health - family






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






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






44. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to direct behaviors?






45. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






46. Stands for an idea






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






48. 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






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






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