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






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






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






4. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






8. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






9. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






11. Arguing that something caused something else






12. Call to action






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






14. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






18. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






21. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






23. This speech pattern demonstrates a causal link between two or more events - demonstrate a topic in terms of its underlying causes and effects






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






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






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






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






28. Make a solid first...






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






30. To practice effectively - you should practice as if...






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






32. A sneer is an example of...






33. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






36. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






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






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






42. Many have stage fright because...






43. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. ____________ is closely related to empathy.