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






2. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






13. Stands for an idea






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






15. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






17. 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.






18. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






21. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






24. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






33. End with something from beginning






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






35. Make a solid first...






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






37. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






39. The communication process does not need...






40. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






43. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






45. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






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