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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. You should practice a speech _______ rather than silently.






2. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Arguing that something caused something else






10. Many have stage fright because...






11. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






13. The communication process does not need...






14. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






15. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






17. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






27. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






30. The art or study of public speaking






31. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. What are the purposes for communicating?






40. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






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






44. Call to action






45. 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






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






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






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






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






50. 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







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