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Public Speaking
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Subject
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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. You should practice a speech _______ rather than silently.
out loud
facts and statistics
dying
action
2. This speech pattern describes or explain the physical arrangement of a place - scene - event - or object - useful for describing an object - a place - or how something is - provides your audience with a sense of how a topic unfolds over time
internal summaries
values
visualization
spatial
3. Many have stage fright because...
vocal process
personal
they think of a speech as a performance
inductive reasoning
4. A good speaker...
5. Answers the question 'what am I asserting?' - Thesis of the speech - Includes at least one premise and a conclusion
extemporaneous
Rhetoric
impromptu
claims
6. Make a solid first...
definitions
action
good example
impression
7. Monroe motivated sequence: _________ - relating the topic to the audience
attention
extemporaneous
crescendo ending
interpersonal
8. ____________ is closely related to empathy.
causal
narrative
Common ground
unusual places
9. Doing _______: get your audience's attention - indicate your purpose - establish your credibility (preview you main points) -> but not in persuasive speeches
narrative
introductions
fields of experience
informative conclusion
10. A sneer is an example of...
nonverbal communication
informative speaking
impressive sources
literacy
11. What is the general purpose for chronological speech pattern?
Afraid to speak in public situations
inform
self-esteem
Confidence
12. Not a way to build a speech with solid content
attention
impression
relying on humor so the audience will like you
conclusion
13. This speech pattern demonstrates a causal link between two or more events - demonstrate a topic in terms of its underlying causes and effects
internal preview
causal
lighter
narrative
14. An example of intrapersonal communication is...
thinking over the future
they think of a speech as a performance
intrapersonal appeal
facts and statistics
15. A good speaker shows enthusiasm physically and ...
definitions
verbally
satisfaction
relying on humor so the audience will like you
16. The communication process does not need...
topical
causal reasoning
stereotyping
dying
17. Relying on an individual's opinions or experiences related to a particular topic
problem solution
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
purpose statement
testimony
18. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot
inform
narrative
Chest
causal
19. What percentang of what others think of you is determined before you ever open your mouth?
they think of a speech as a performance
more than half
need
Heart rate
20. To find good speech ideas - you must sometimes break the rules and look for ideas in...
unusual places
claims
inductive reasoning
crescendo ending
21. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to make an impression on listeners?
attention
selective audience
compile
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
22. Make a topic meaningful - make topic accurate by using sources - make topic clear and easy to follow
informative speaking
thinking over the future
topical
three
23. The power source for a speaker is the...
vocal process
diminished ending
pattern
impromptu
24. Anecdotes that describe events in a dramatic way - appealing to our emotions
narratives
inform - persuade - and entertain
informative speaking
passive audience
25. This speech pattern is useful for convincing audience to agree with a course of action
topical
transition word - phrase sentences - or paragraphs
satisfaction
problem solution
26. 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.
internal summaries
pauses
extemporaneous
they think of a speech as a performance
27. Arguing that something caused something else
causal reasoning
physiological
organized audience
persuasive conclusion
28. Comparing 2 things that share similarities
analogical reasoning
policy
jog your memory
dying
29. Speaking from _______ experience is usually a good idea.
out loud
personal
causal
purpose statement
30. The strongest argument is when speakers use all four appeals effectively - they are...
lead clearly
logos - ethos - pathos - and mythos
pauses
backyard appeal
31. Explain or describe what something is
self-esteem
thinking over the future
definitions
target audience
32. The ___________ is: first - second - third - next - then finally
value
stereotyping
narrative
transition order
33. End with something from beginning
lead clearly
Common ground
nonverbal communication
circular ending
34. 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
testimony
value
passive audience
three
35. A properly motivated speaker should want to treat others fairly and to set a...
selective audience
self-esteem
circular ending
good example
36. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to get attention?
compile
testimony
organized audience
causal audience
37. Ethics involoves one's sense of...
attention
right and wrong
self-actualization
need
38. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.
Heart rate
lighter
crescendo ending
audience's attitudes
39. Arguing from a specific fact - make a general claim
inductive reasoning
need
reasoning
interpersonal
40. Review main points - reinforce your general purpose - provide closure
conclusion
target audience
transition order
transition word - phrase sentences - or paragraphs
41. Concisely tells audience what the main points of the speech will be and what will be addressed
bandwagon appeal
internal preview
impression
inform - persuade - and entertain
42. Use ________________ to move from the intro to body - from point to the next - and from the body to conclusion
analogical reasoning
transition word - phrase sentences - or paragraphs
action
problem solution
43. One way to close a speech is to return to your...
they think of a speech as a performance
attention-getter
causal reasoning
Rhetoric
44. A note card is often used in __________ speaking
extemporaneous
organizes a speech's content
internal summaries
personal
45. The best opening stories hold interest yet ________ into your speech topic.
value
lead clearly
good example
visual
46. Leave audience with something to think about (rhetorical question)
safety
diminished ending
introductions
causal reasoning
47. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to foster conviction?
nonverbal communication
concerted audience
demographic information
lead clearly
48. Call to action
values
attention
persuasive conclusion
transition word - phrase sentences - or paragraphs
49. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case
problem solution
spatial
causal
deductive reasoning
50. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.
interpersonal
backyard appeal
stereotyping
diminished ending