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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 communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






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






7. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






10. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






13. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






16. Which is communication apprehension?






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






18. A sneer is an example of...






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






20. 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.






21. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






26. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






29. A serious speaking problem






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






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






32. Explain or describe what something is






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






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






35. 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






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






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






38. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






39. The art or study of public speaking






40. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Stands for an idea






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






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






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