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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






5. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






9. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






21. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






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






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






27. This speech pattern is useful for recounting the history of a subject - a sequence of events - or a step by step procedure






28. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






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

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






34. A good speaker...

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






46. 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






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






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






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






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






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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