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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. Not a way to build a speech with solid content






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






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






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






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






6. Call to action






7. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






8. Explain or describe what something is






9. Make a solid first...






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






11. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






13. 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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






20. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






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






26. End with something from beginning






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






28. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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

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






32. A good speaker...

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






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






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






36. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






39. Stands for an idea






40. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






44. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






48. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to foster conviction?






49. A sneer is an example of...






50. Group of people a speech is directed towards







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