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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Use ________________ to move from the intro to body - from point to the next - and from the body to conclusion






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






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






4. Answers the question 'How are my supporting materials and assertions linked together?'






5. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






11. Explain or describe what something is






12. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






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






26. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






30. The communication process does not need...






31. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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






47. End with something from beginning






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






49. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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