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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






9. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






11. Arguing that something caused something else






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






13. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






18. A good speaker...

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






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

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






22. Where the speaker tells the audience that they 'should or shouldn't' be doing something.






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






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






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






26. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






28. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. An audience is more likely to pay attention if a speech has a...






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






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






43. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






46. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






50. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.