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






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






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






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






5. A good speaker...


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






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






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






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






10. Make a solid first...






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






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






13. Explain or describe what something is






14. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






19. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






24. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Call to action






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






36. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






38. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






41. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






42. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






43. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






44. A sneer is an example of...






45. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






48. 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.






49. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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