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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. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. Explain or describe what something is






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






9. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






11. A serious speaking problem






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






13. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






31. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






32. The art or study of public speaking






33. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic






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






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






36. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






39. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






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






44. A sneer is an example of...






45. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






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






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