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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. A good speaker shows enthusiasm physically and ...






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






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






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






5. Explain or describe what something is






6. Call to action






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






17. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






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






22. Which is communication apprehension?






23. If you are to become a truly effective speaker have strong ______ before you polish your speaking skills






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






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






26. A serious speaking problem






27. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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


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






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






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






33. A good speaker...


34. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. End with something from beginning






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






43. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






46. Arguing that something caused something else






47. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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