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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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: ________ - there is a problem






3. Call to action






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






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






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






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






8. End with something from beginning






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

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






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






12. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






15. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






20. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






21. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






26. Stands for an idea






27. A sneer is an example of...






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






29. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






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






33. Which is communication apprehension?






34. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






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






39. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






42. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.