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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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 percentang of what others think of you is determined before you ever open your mouth?






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






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






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






5. A serious speaking problem






6. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






8. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






10. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






24. The art or study of public speaking






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






32. The best opening stories hold interest yet ________ into your speech topic.






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






34. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






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






39. A good speaker...

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






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






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






43. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. What are the purposes for communicating?