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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. Not a way to build a speech with solid content






2. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






6. A good speaker...

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7. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






9. Make a solid first...






10. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






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

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






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






16. 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.






17. Call to action






18. The communication process does not need...






19. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






22. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






26. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - things required for human survival: food - water - shelter - sleep






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






46. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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