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Public Speaking and Persuasion Chapter 1 Quiz

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Public Speaking and Persuasion Chapter 1 Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of public speaking?

To provide factual information

To demonstrate one's oratory skills

To share ideas and influence others (correct)

To entertain an audience

Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned as an example of someone who has employed the power of public speaking?

Franklin Roosevelt

Nelson Mandela

Margaret Thatcher

Mahatma Gandhi (correct)

According to the survey mentioned in the text, what personal quality was ranked first by employers?

Technical expertise

Leadership skills

Creativity and innovation

Communication skills, including public speaking (correct)

What does the term 'orator' refer to?

A skilled public speaker Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following works is considered the most important on the subject of rhetoric?

Aristotle's Rhetoric Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'eloquence' refer to?

The ability to speak in a clear and persuasive manner Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to turn nervousness into a positive force?

Consume calming substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the anxiety experienced before giving a speech?

Stage fright Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an element of speech communication?

Rehearsal Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the nonverbal message sent from a listener to a speaker?

Feedback Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of external interference in speech communication?

Background noise from outside the room Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe focused, organized thinking about logical relationships, evidence, and fact vs. opinion?

Critical thinking Signup and view all the answers