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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Use ________________ to move from the intro to body - from point to the next - and from the body to conclusion






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






20. You can generally assume that adult audiences have cultural...






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






22. 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






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






24. A serious speaking problem






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






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






27. The communication process does not need...






28. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






31. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






32. _______ breathers are short of breath and weak in volume.






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






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






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






36. 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






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






38. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






41. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. End with something from beginning






49. Stands for an idea






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