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






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






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






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






5. A serious speaking problem






6. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






8. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






9. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






10. A good speaker...


11. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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


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






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






16. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






18. 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






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






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






21. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






26. Which is communication apprehension?






27. 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






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






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






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






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






32. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






36. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






42. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






44. 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.






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






46. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






49. Many have stage fright because...






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