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






2. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






3. The communication process does not need...






4. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






14. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






16. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






19. Reiterate main points of speech






20. 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






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


22. Which is communication apprehension?






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






24. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






27. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






32. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






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






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






38. A serious speaking problem






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






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






41. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






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






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






47. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






49. Call to action






50. 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