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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. A good speaker shows enthusiasm physically and ...






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






3. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Answers the question 'what is the support for my assertion?') - Supporting materials presented to back up the claim






11. The art or study of public speaking






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






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






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






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

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






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






18. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






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






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






22. The communication process does not need...






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






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






25. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






27. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Good ___________ communication is preceded by intrapersonal communication.






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






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






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






49. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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