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






2. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






20. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






21. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






22. End with something from beginning






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






24. This speech pattern describes or explain the physical arrangement of a place - scene - event - or object - useful for describing an object - a place - or how something is - provides your audience with a sense of how a topic unfolds over time






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






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






27. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






30. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






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






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






36. What are the purposes for communicating?






37. Call to action






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Many have stage fright because...






49. Arguing that something caused something else






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







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