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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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






9. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






11. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. A good speaker...


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






21. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






25. Call to action






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






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






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






29. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






31. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






35. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






38. Which is communication apprehension?






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






40. End with something from beginning






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






42. A sneer is an example of...






43. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






44. The communication process does not need...






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






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






47. A serious speaking problem






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






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






50. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.