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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 speaker should worry more about the ________ than the speech


2. 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






3. A good speaker...


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






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






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






7. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Stands for an idea






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






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






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






19. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






20. The communication process does not need...






21. __________ increases when we suffer from stage fright.






22. 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.






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






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






25. Make a solid first...






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






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






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






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






30. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






32. End with something from beginning






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






34. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






37. Many have stage fright because...






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






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






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






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






42. Psychological concepts - values - attitudes or beliefs.






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






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






45. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






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






49. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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