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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. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






5. End with something from beginning






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






7. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






20. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






25. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






27. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






30. A good speaker...


31. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






33. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - imagining the solution being implemented






34. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






37. Call to action






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






45. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






46. A serious speaking problem






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






48. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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