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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - feel good about yourself - responsible - competent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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9. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






13. This speech pattern is useful for recounting the history of a subject - a sequence of events - or a step by step procedure






14. Stands for an idea






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






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






17. End with something from beginning






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






19. A serious speaking problem






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






21. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






22. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






23. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






27. Answers the question 'How are my supporting materials and assertions linked together?'






28. Which is communication apprehension?






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






30. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Make a solid first...






43. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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