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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. The strongest argument is when speakers use all four appeals effectively - they are...






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






3. What are the purposes for communicating?






4. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






5. End with something from beginning






6. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






7. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






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






13. A good speaker...

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14. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






22. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. The ___________ speech calls for a quick mind and instant audience analysis.






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






36. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






39. The communication process does not need...






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






41. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






42. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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

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45. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






49. Explain or describe what something is






50. Make a solid first...