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






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. Reiterate main points of speech






7. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






8. Stands for an idea






9. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






10. Many have stage fright because...






11. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






16. What are the purposes for communicating?






17. A good speaker...

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






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






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






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






22. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. A sneer is an example of...






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






31. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






33. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






36. The art or study of public speaking






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






38. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Which is communication apprehension?






46. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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