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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






3. Make a solid first...






4. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






6. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






10. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






13. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Many have stage fright because...






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






22. Which is communication apprehension?






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






24. Reiterate main points of speech






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






26. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






27. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - feel good about yourself - responsible - competent






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






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






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






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






32. Arguing that something caused something else






33. Group of people a speech is directed towards






34. 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.






35. A good speaker...

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






37. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






38. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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






43. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






46. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - realizing your full potential - discovering passion






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






48. A good speech has _____ main parts.






49. 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






50. A serious speaking problem