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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. 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.






2. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






12. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






15. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






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






19. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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32. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






36. Many have stage fright because...






37. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






38. Illustrations or cases that represent a larger group or class of things






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






40. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






43. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






47. A sneer is an example of...






48. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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