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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. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






3. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






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






7. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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






12. Many have stage fright because...






13. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. The communication process does not need...






21. Group of people a speech is directed towards






22. A good speech has _____ main parts.






23. Explain or describe what something is






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






25. 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.






26. A good speaker...


27. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






31. Key characteristics of populations - i.e. sex - age - race






32. The ___________ speech calls for a quick mind and instant audience analysis.






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


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






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






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






37. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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






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






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






41. Applying the issue to the audience - making it seem real or in their backyard neutral audience






42. An example of intrapersonal communication is...






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






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






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






46. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






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






49. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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