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






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






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






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






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






6. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






7. Maslow's hierarchy: _________ - things required for human survival: food - water - shelter - sleep






8. 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






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






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






11. A serious speaking problem






12. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






14. 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






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






16. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






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






21. A sneer is an example of...






22. Explain or describe what something is






23. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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

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25. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






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






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






29. Which is communication apprehension?






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






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






32. Group of people a speech is directed towards






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






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






35. A note card is often used in __________ speaking






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






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






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






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






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






41. What are the purposes for communicating?






42. Call to action






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






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






45. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






49. The communication process does not need...






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