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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. 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.






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






10. Reiterate main points of speech






11. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






12. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






15. Stands for an idea






16. A good speech has _____ main parts.






17. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - there is a problem






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






26. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






30. Arguing that something caused something else






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






32. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






35. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






39. Arguing from a specific fact - make a general claim






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






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






42. The communication process does not need...






43. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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






48. You should practice a speech _______ rather than silently.






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






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