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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. The art or study of public speaking






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






15. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






24. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






33. A sneer is an example of...






34. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






35. A serious speaking problem






36. End with something from beginning






37. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






39. End with big impact on audience (idea - revelation - solution)






40. 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






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






42. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






43. 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






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






45. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






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






50. Explain or describe what something is