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






2. A serious speaking problem






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






4. Stands for an idea






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






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

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7. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






9. A good speech has _____ main parts.






10. Explain or describe what something is






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






12. Many fear the thought of giving a speech more than they do...






13. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






16. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






19. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






36. A sneer is an example of...






37. Arguing that something caused something else






38. Many have stage fright because...






39. Call to action






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






41. What are the purposes for communicating?






42. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






46. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






50. Comparing 2 things that share similarities