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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. You should practice a speech _______ rather than silently.






2. 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






3. Many have stage fright because...






4. A good speaker...


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






6. Make a solid first...






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






8. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






10. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






14. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






16. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. Arguing that something caused something else






28. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






31. Explain or describe what something is






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






33. End with something from beginning






34. 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






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






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






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






38. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






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






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






44. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






48. Call to action






49. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






50. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.