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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






11. A good speaker...

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12. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






28. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






31. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






32. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






35. Group of people a speech is directed towards






36. 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






37. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






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






42. Key characteristics of populations - i.e. sex - age - race






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






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






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






46. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






47. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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