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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






6. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






7. 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.






8. Arguing that something caused something else






9. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






10. A sneer is an example of...






11. A good speaker...

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






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






14. 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






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






16. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






20. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






23. 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






24. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Stands for an idea






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






36. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






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






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






42. Many have stage fright because...






43. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






47. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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