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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic






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






3. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






5. 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






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






7. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Call to action






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






23. The art or study of public speaking






24. It is easier to _______ facts than to correct them.






25. Make a solid first...






26. What are the purposes for communicating?






27. Explain or describe what something is






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






29. Many have stage fright because...






30. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






32. End with something from beginning






33. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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

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37. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






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






41. Reiterate main points of speech






42. What is the general purpose for chronological speech pattern?






43. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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







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