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






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






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






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






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






6. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Many have stage fright because...






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






17. A good speaker...

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






19. Make a solid first...






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






21. Stands for an idea






22. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






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






28. Group of people a speech is directed towards






29. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






32. End with something from beginning






33. The communication process does not need...






34. Arguing that something caused something else






35. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. A good speech has _____ main parts.






43. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






46. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






47. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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