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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. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






6. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






10. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






14. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






15. Reiterate main points of speech






16. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






19. Which is communication apprehension?






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






21. The communication process does not need...






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






23. Call to action






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






25. A serious speaking problem






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






27. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






31. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Make a solid first...






41. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






49. The art or study of public speaking






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