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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Argument that if other people agree then the audience should also agree - everyone is doing it - favorable audiences






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






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






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






5. A sneer is an example of...






6. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






23. _______ breathers are short of breath and weak in volume.






24. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






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






29. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






33. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






36. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






39. A good speaker...

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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Call to action






47. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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







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