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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. Speaking from _______ experience is usually a good idea.






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






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






4. Call to action






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






6. Monroe motivated sequence: _________ - relating the topic to the audience






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






8. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






9. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






13. Stands for an idea






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






15. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






17. 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






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






19. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






22. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






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






33. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






36. Which is communication apprehension?






37. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - after solution - speaker's solution






38. 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.






39. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






40. Where the speaker tells the audience that they 'should or shouldn't' be doing something.






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






50. Review main points - reinforce your general purpose - provide closure