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






2. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






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






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






5. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






7. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






8. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






11. 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






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






13. Which is communication apprehension?






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






15. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






24. To find good speech ideas - you must sometimes break the rules and look for ideas in...






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






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






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






28. Stands for an idea






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






30. A good speaker...


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






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






33. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






36. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






39. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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


41. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






44. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






45. End with something from beginning






46. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






47. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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