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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. A good speaker shows enthusiasm physically and ...






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






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






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






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






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






7. Monroe motivated sequence: _________ - relating the topic to the audience






8. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






12. The ___________ is: first - second - third - next - then finally






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






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






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






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






17. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






21. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Call to action






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






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






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






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






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

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37. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






38. A good speech has _____ main parts.






39. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






41. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






43. Reiterate main points of speech






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






45. Group of people a speech is directed towards






46. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






49. 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






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