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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic






2. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Explain or describe what something is






10. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






12. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






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






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






18. Group of people a speech is directed towards






19. The art or study of public speaking






20. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






23. Make a solid first...






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






26. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






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






30. A good speaker...

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






32. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






33. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






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

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






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






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






40. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






43. Stands for an idea






44. Call to action






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






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






47. One way to close a speech is to return to your...






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






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






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