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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. It is easier to _______ facts than to correct them.






2. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






3. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Make a solid first...






12. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






14. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Many have stage fright because...






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






23. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






24. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






28. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






29. A good speaker...

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






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






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






33. Which is communication apprehension?






34. A sneer is an example of...






35. The art or study of public speaking






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






37. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






39. Concisely tells audience what the main points of the speech will be and what will be addressed






40. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






41. Call to action






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






50. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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