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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. 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.






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






3. Which is communication apprehension?






4. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






5. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






8. Arguing that something caused something else






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






10. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






15. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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






20. Call to action






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






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






23. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






24. Make a solid first...






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






26. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






41. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






44. Argument that if other people agree then the audience should also agree - everyone is doing it - favorable audiences






45. Group of people a speech is directed towards






46. You should practice a speech _______ rather than silently.






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






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






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






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