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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - imagining the solution being implemented






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






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






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






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






8. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






10. Arguing that something caused something else






11. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






14. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






24. Stands for an idea






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






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






27. _______ breathers are short of breath and weak in volume.






28. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






31. Call to action






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






33. Key characteristics of populations - i.e. sex - age - race






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






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






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






37. Which is communication apprehension?






38. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






42. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






43. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






48. Make a solid first...






49. Explain or describe what something is






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