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






2. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






3. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






7. Maslow's hierarchy: ______ - security of body - employment - resources - morality - health - family






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






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






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






11. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






12. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






13. The communication process does not need...






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






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






16. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






19. Stands for an idea






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






21. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






31. End with something from beginning






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






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






34. Make a solid first...






35. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic






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






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






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






39. Arguing that something caused something else






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






41. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






44. Call to action






45. 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






46. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






50. A good speaker...