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






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






3. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






7. A serious speaking problem






8. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






9. Many have stage fright because...






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






11. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






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






15. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






27. Explain or describe what something is






28. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






29. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






31. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






33. End with something from beginning






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






35. Make a solid first...






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






37. 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.






38. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






43. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






48. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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