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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Audiences are likely to be impressed if you quote...






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






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






4. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






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






9. Reiterate main points of speech






10. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






13. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






16. 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






17. End with big impact on audience (idea - revelation - solution)






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






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






20. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






22. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






26. Many have stage fright because...






27. Make a solid first...






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






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






30. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






31. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






33. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






36. A good speaker...

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37. Call to action






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






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






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






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






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






43. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






46. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






47. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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