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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






5. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Call to action






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






14. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






17. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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. Many have stage fright because...






20. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






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






24. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






26. Explain or describe what something is






27. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - imagining the solution being implemented






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






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






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






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

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32. Make a solid first...






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






34. The communication process does not need...






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






36. Which is communication apprehension?






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






38. Reiterate main points of speech






39. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






42. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






45. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






47. Stands for an idea






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






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






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







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