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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This speech pattern provides explaining the elements that make up a topic






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






3. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






4. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






9. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






22. 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.






23. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Call to action






30. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






31. The communication process does not need...






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






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






34. Which is communication apprehension?






35. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






37. A good speaker...

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38. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






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






44. A sneer is an example of...






45. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






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






50. A note card is often used in __________ speaking