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






2. Explain or describe what something is






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






4. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - after solution - speaker's solution






5. 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






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






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






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






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






10. Stands for an idea






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






12. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






16. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Make a solid first...






24. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






26. 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.






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






28. Reiterate main points of speech






29. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






31. Call to action






32. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






34. Which is communication apprehension?






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






36. The communication process does not need...






37. A speaker should worry more about the ________ than the speech


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






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






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






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






42. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






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






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






47. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






48. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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