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Public Speaking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. _______ breathers are short of breath and weak in volume.






2. A good speaker...

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






4. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






14. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






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






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






19. What are the purposes for communicating?






20. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






24. The ___________ is: first - second - third - next - then finally






25. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






28. A serious speaking problem






29. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






32. Call to action






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






34. Many have stage fright because...






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






36. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






40. Explain or describe what something is






41. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. End with something from beginning






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