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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This speech pattern demonstrates a causal link between two or more events - demonstrate a topic in terms of its underlying causes and effects






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






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






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






19. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






20. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






22. Many have stage fright because...






23. Make a solid first...






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






25. A good speech has _____ main parts.






26. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






27. Which is communication apprehension?






28. Call to action






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

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30. Group of people a speech is directed towards






31. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






35. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






39. Explain or describe what something is






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. End with something from beginning






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






50. What are the purposes for communicating?