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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. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






5. End with something from beginning






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






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






8. Make a solid first...






9. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






10. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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

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






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






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






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






17. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






23. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Group of people a speech is directed towards






31. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






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






35. The strongest argument is when speakers use all four appeals effectively - they are...






36. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A serious speaking problem






45. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






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






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