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






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






3. Make a solid first...






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






5. Call to action






6. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. Which is communication apprehension?






12. The communication process does not need...






13. Stands for an idea






14. A good speaker...

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15. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






17. A serious speaking problem






18. Answers the question 'what am I asserting?' - Thesis of the speech - Includes at least one premise and a conclusion






19. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






31. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






33. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - friendship - family - acceptance






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






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






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






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






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






49. Many have stage fright because...






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