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






2. A serious speaking problem






3. Make a solid first...






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






5. The art or study of public speaking






6. A sneer is an example of...






7. 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.






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






9. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






11. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Answers the question 'How are my supporting materials and assertions linked together?'






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






20. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






23. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






24. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






25. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






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






30. End with something from beginning






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






32. Arguing that something caused something else






33. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot






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






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






36. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






39. Audiences are likely to be impressed if you quote...






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






41. Explain or describe what something is






42. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






43. Many have stage fright because...






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

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






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






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






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






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






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