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






2. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






3. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






5. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






6. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






17. A sneer is an example of...






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






19. Explain or describe what something is






20. The communication process does not need...






21. Which is communication apprehension?






22. To practice effectively - you should practice as if...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






40. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






41. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






42. A serious speaking problem






43. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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