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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Anecdotes that describe events in a dramatic way - appealing to our emotions






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






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






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






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






6. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






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






11. Which is communication apprehension?






12. This speech pattern describes or explain the physical arrangement of a place - scene - event - or object - useful for describing an object - a place - or how something is - provides your audience with a sense of how a topic unfolds over time






13. 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.






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






15. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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28. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






38. A serious speaking problem






39. A good speech has _____ main parts.






40. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






42. Call to action






43. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






46. Explain or describe what something is






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






48. Many have stage fright because...






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






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