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






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. Call to action






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






16. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






18. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






29. A serious speaking problem






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






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






32. Reiterate main points of speech






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






34. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






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






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






39. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






43. Which is communication apprehension?






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






45. The communication process does not need...






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






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






48. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






49. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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