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






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






3. The communication process does not need...






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






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






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






7. A serious speaking problem






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






9. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






13. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






15. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






18. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






19. This speech pattern conveys ideas through the medium of a story with characters - setting - and a plot






20. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. Arguing that something caused something else






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






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






32. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






33. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






36. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - realizing your full potential - discovering passion






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






38. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






43. This speech pattern describes or explain the physical arrangement of a place - scene - event - or object - useful for describing an object - a place - or how something is - provides your audience with a sense of how a topic unfolds over time






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






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






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






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






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






49. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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