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






2. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






7. A serious speaking problem






8. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






16. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






18. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






23. Explain or describe what something is






24. Since the ________ is not part of the outline - you do not need to write it on the outline page.






25. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






26. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






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






30. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






45. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






49. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to direct behaviors?






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