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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A good speaker shows enthusiasm physically and ...






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






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






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






5. Call to action






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






7. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






8. 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






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






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






11. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






13. Many have stage fright because...






14. Explain or describe what something is






15. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






16. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






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






22. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






31. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. A sneer is an example of...






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. Ethics involoves one's sense of...






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






49. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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







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