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






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






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






4. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






7. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






11. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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






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






17. A sneer is an example of...






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






19. A good speaker...


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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






28. Call to action






29. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






41. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






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






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






47. Stands for an idea






48. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






49. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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