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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This speech pattern is useful for recounting the history of a subject - a sequence of events - or a step by step procedure






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






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






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






5. A sneer is an example of...






6. 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






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






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






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






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






11. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






12. Stands for an idea






13. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






15. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






29. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






32. End with something from beginning






33. 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.






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

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






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






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






38. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






42. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






49. Many have stage fright because...






50. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.