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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. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






3. You should practice a speech _______ rather than silently.






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






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






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






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






8. Which is communication apprehension?






9. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






14. The communication process does not need...






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






22. 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






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






24. 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.






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






26. Monroe motivated sequence: ________ - there is a problem






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






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






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






30. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






33. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






35. Key characteristics of populations - i.e. sex - age - race






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






37. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






41. End with something from beginning






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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