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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






4. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






7. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Stands for an idea






18. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






19. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot






20. Which is communication apprehension?






21. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






24. Not a way to build a speech with solid content






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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






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






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






40. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






41. A good speaker...

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






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






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






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






46. A sneer is an example of...






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






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

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






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







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