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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 communication process does not need...






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






3. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






4. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






8. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. This speech pattern is useful for recounting the history of a subject - a sequence of events - or a step by step procedure






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






30. A serious speaking problem






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






32. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






36. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. Call to action






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






50. Stands for an idea