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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. One way to close a speech is to return to your...






2. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






3. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






7. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






9. Call to action






10. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






20. What are the purposes for communicating?






21. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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






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






27. The communication process does not need...






28. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






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






33. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






39. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






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






44. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






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






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