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






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






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






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






5. A serious speaking problem






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






7. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






8. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






11. Applying the issue to the audience - making it seem real or in their backyard neutral audience






12. The communication process does not need...






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






14. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. A good speech has _____ main parts.






22. 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






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






24. Reiterate main points of speech






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






26. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






29. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






33. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






46. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






50. Call to action