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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. Make a solid first...






2. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






6. Stands for an idea






7. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






8. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot






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






10. The communication process does not need...






11. Ethics involoves one's sense of...






12. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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

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16. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






17. A sneer is an example of...






18. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






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






23. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






24. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






45. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






48. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






50. You can generally assume that adult audiences have cultural...