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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






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

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14. Make a solid first...






15. 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






16. Relying on an individual's opinions or experiences related to a particular topic






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






18. Call to action






19. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






24. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






25. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






28. Reiterate main points of speech






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






30. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






36. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






37. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






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






41. Stands for an idea






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






43. A good speaker...

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






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






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






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






48. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






50. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.







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