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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. Call to action






2. Vocalized _______ tend to distract your audience.






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






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






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






6. Arguing from a general principle to a specific case






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






8. Make a solid first...






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






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






11. A serious speaking problem






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. ____________ is closely related to empathy.






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






20. Reiterate main points of speech






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






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






23. The communication process does not need...






24. The art or study of public speaking






25. End with something from beginning






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Leave audience with something to think about (rhetorical question)






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






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






36. A sneer is an example of...






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






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






39. Group of people a speech is directed towards






40. A good speech has _____ main parts.






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






42. __________ is closely related to self-esteem.






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






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






45. What are the purposes for communicating?






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






47. What is the audience level of interest when the speaker's primary responsibility is to foster conviction?






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






49. Comparing 2 things that share similarities






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