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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. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






2. 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






3. Reiterate main points of speech






4. Explain or describe what something is






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






6. A sneer is an example of...






7. End with something from beginning






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






9. Group of people a speech is directed towards






10. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Stands for an idea






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






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






21. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






23. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






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






29. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






31. The communication process does not need...






32. Which is communication apprehension?






33. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






37. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






47. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






49. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






50. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility to make an impression on listeners?