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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 self-esteem.






2. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






3. Observations you make based on experiences and numerical data/information






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






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






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






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






8. Arguing that something caused something else






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






10. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






12. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






14. Stands for an idea






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






16. 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






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






18. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






21. Group of people a speech is directed towards






22. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






25. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Make a solid first...






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






41. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






43. A good speaker...

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44. Reiterate main points of speech






45. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






46. Call to action






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






48. The art or study of public speaking






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






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