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






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






3. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






7. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






11. Stands for an idea






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






13. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






16. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






17. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






18. This speech pattern is useful for recounting the history of a subject - a sequence of events - or a step by step procedure






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






20. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






22. Leave audience with something to think about (rhetorical question)






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






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






25. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






26. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






29. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






30. A serious speaking problem






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






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






33. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Reiterate main points of speech






41. Explain or describe what something is






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






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

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






45. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






47. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






48. Many have stage fright because...






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






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