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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. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






3. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






5. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






7. A good speech has _____ main parts.






8. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






12. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






17. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






21. Call to action






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






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






24. Make a solid first...






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






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






27. 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






28. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






29. The art or study of public speaking






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. Explain or describe what something is






35. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






39. Answers the question 'what am I asserting?' - Thesis of the speech - Includes at least one premise and a conclusion






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






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