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






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






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






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






5. Make a solid first...






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






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






8. The power source for a speaker is the...






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






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






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






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






13. End with something from beginning






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






15. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






20. Call to action






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






22. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






23. To find good speech ideas - you must sometimes break the rules and look for ideas in...






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






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






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






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






28. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






29. What are the purposes for communicating?






30. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






32. Reiterate main points of speech






33. The communication process does not need...






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






35. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






38. 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






39. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






41. The art or study of public speaking






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






43. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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.