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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






2. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






4. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






6. Where the speaker tells the audience that they 'should or shouldn't' be doing something.






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






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






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






10. 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






11. A serious speaking problem






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






13. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






15. What are the purposes for communicating?






16. A good speaker...

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






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






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






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






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






22. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






25. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






29. Leave audience with something to think about (rhetorical question)






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






31. Reiterate main points of speech






32. Make a solid first...






33. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






34. Explain or describe what something is






35. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






37. End with something from beginning






38. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






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






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






44. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






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






49. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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







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