CPS Exam

Question 1 of 160

1. Question

In Talk Like TED, it is suggested that you should speak at around _____ to ____ words per minute.

170, 230

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100, 150

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230, 300

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150, 170

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Question 2 of 160

2. Question

According to Talk Like TED ____ minutes is the ideal length of a presentation.

10

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22

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Question 3 of 160

3. Question

It is suggested in the required reading that speaking for over 20 minutes improves creativity, the speaker needs time to get through all new ideas which come to him or her during their talk.

true

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false

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Question 4 of 160

4. Question

In Talk Like TED the author recommends reinforcing your core 3 messages with Stories, Statistics, and _______.

Cues

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Examples

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Stories

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Research Studies

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Question 5 of 160

5. Question

Research has shown that good speakers can and must multitask.

true

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false

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Question 6 of 160

6. Question

It is highly recommended in both books to try to deliver as much “take home” value as possible by including many data points, citing sources, and bullet-pointing out your ideas on a PowerPoint presentation.

true

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false

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Question 7 of 160

7. Question

Humor is encouraged for college talks, or social public speaking but in professionals circles should only be used if you are a professional comedian.

true

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false

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Question 8 of 160

8. Question

Staying in your lane means being ____________.

authentic and genuine

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prepared

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aware of competitors at the same event

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aware of the timing restraints of your talk

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Question 9 of 160

9. Question

Emotional Competent Stimulus (ECS) refers to _______________.

emotionally intelligent presenter.

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A humorous event.

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an emotionally charged event.

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A scarring or damaging experience.

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Question 10 of 160

10. Question

Seth Godin’s Purple Cow book recommends people ________________.

stop trying to be so unique when it is unnatural to do so.

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only speak publicly when there is something about them as unique as a purple cow.

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Look to speak on topics others have before that have been proven to be unique

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Do or position something unusual to catch the attention of customers

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Question 11 of 160

11. Question

In Talk Like TED the Rule of 2 is ___________.

referred to as the number which pervades our daily lives and is seemingly everywhere.

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the best number for organizing examples, ideas or messages within a talk.

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not what is recommended to use, the author refers more to the rules of 3.

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not what is recommended to use, the author refers more to the rules of 5.

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Question 12 of 160

12. Question

The required readings emphasize that most speakers talk to loudly and come off as arrogant while doing so, professional speakers are confident and don’t need to speak too loudly.

true

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false

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Question 13 of 160

13. Question

While some speakers would like to brag about their accomplishments,Talk Like TED recommends that you show some vulnerability to humanize your speech a bit and engage the audience further.

true

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false

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Question 14 of 160

14. Question

In Talk Like TED there is a highlight of the book Made to Stick by Dan and Chip Heath and their recommendation is that the #1 way to get someone’s attention is to ________________________.

use humor

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break a pattern

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use visuals

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co-speak with a celebrity speaker

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Question 15 of 160

15. Question

When dopamine is present we are more likely to ___________.

speak more clearly

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relax

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remember experiences

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remember more of our talks from memory

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Question 16 of 160

16. Question

The example of a visual demonstration in Talk Like TED with Bill Gates was of him _______________________.

releasing a jar of mosquitoes on the audience

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releasing a jar of flies on the audience

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showing shocking malaria statistics

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bringing someone to the TED talk with malaria

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Question 17 of 160

17. Question

Cognitive backlog refers to being told too much information, and not being able to process it all.

true

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false

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Question 18 of 160

18. Question

Auditory learning is when someone learns best by hearing instead of visually seeing or kinesthetically experiencing something.

true

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false

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Question 19 of 160

19. Question

It is recommended that you DO use cliches and buzzwords because everyone knows what they means and it helps build rapport with your audience faster.

true

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false

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Question 20 of 160

20. Question

Steve Jobs was a great speaker, and a good example of how you can be a dramatic speaker and well received without using humor.

true

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false

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Question 21 of 160

21. Question

The author of Talk Like TED recommends you fit your speech title into _________.

140 words or less

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10 words or less.

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140 characters or less.

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2-3 words if at all possible, the shorter the better.

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Question 22 of 160

22. Question

Aristotle believed that persuasion occurs when three things are present

credibility, logic, and an appeal to emotions

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logic, experience, and age

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age, credibility and logic

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age, experience,and an appeal to emotions

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Question 23 of 160

23. Question

Studies have shown that to influence others you should use ______ and __________.

eye contact, dramatic pauses

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eye contact, pace

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make gestures, eye contact

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tell stories, not jokes

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Question 24 of 160

24. Question

Research has shown that our brains stop growing after age 40, that is why memorization techniques such as mindmapping are critical while public speaking

true

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false

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Question 25 of 160

25. Question

Talk Like TED recommends providing not already known statistics to try and relate to the audience, but instead use shocking statistics that will grab their attention.

true

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false

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Question 26 of 160

26. Question

While pictures can enhance a speech videos are distracting and due to technical problems which almost always occur they should not be used.

true

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false

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Question 27 of 160

27. Question

Good speakers can and must multitask while they scan the audience for feedback while speaking.

true

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false

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Question 28 of 160

28. Question

___________ is the single best way to grab someone’s attention.

Novelty

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Humor

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Excitement

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Sex

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Question 29 of 160

29. Question

Body language is often a huge distraction to the audience whose attention should be on your message, thoughts, insights, and PowerPoint presentation only.

true

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false

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Question 30 of 160

30. Question

Are gestures necessary? Talk Like TED says they _______.

are

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are not.

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Question 31 of 160

31. Question

Amy Cuddy is featured in Talk Like TED and her recommendation is to not fake it until you make it.

true

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false

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Question 32 of 160

32. Question

Using humor makes you come off as more likeable, it lowers the listener’s defenses and increases your ability to influence their thoughts.

true

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false

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Question 33 of 160

33. Question

In a story published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology research showed that buyers were more liking to buy from someone showing a __________________ _____________ style of selling.

noneager verbal

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noneager nonverbal

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eager nonverbal

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eager verbal

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Question 34 of 160

34. Question

In Talk Like TED Dr. James Flynn has found that IQ scores are dropping slightly with each generation, this is blamed on the use of electronics and search engines mostly.

true

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false

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Question 35 of 160

35. Question

It is strongly suggested that you do not use the hero story if you are a public speaker due to the extreme over-use of this strategy.

true

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false

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Question 36 of 160

36. Question

It is highly recommended to take the time to build multisensory dimensions to your presentation to keep everyone engaged.

true

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false

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Question 37 of 160

37. Question

Just like in the art of copywriting, your speech _______ must grab the audience or they may not listen to anything else you have to say afterwards.

closing

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headline

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body

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video content

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Question 38 of 160

38. Question

Logos stands for

logic

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logistics (planning)

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brands

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Question 39 of 160

39. Question

Rapport is when the audience ________

asks you questions during your talk

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can related to you and feels that you are in-congruence with them and your message.

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reports back their feedback on your speech

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are the cues you get via eye contact

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Question 40 of 160

40. Question

The dual-coding theory says that pictures are encoded in our brains ________

visually and verbally

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through logos and ethos

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visually and auditorily

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through ethos and logos

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Question 41 of 160

41. Question

Spontaneous pauses should be avoided as they often come off as the speaker being lost or distracted and this is a common mistake of new speakers.

true

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false

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Question 42 of 160

42. Question

Fred Miller recommends that you should always introduce yourself because nobody knows you better than yourself and it is the perfect chance to build rapport with the audience.

true

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false

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Question 43 of 160

43. Question

An analogy is a _______________________________.

tool that should only be used in the hook section of your speeches

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uses personal stories to find common ground with the audience

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personal story that everyone can relate to

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contrast between two different things to point out similarity.

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Question 44 of 160

44. Question

An alliteration is

rhyming words

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repeating of initial sounds in neighboring words or syllables

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painting or illustrating a point with your words

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using pictures to make your point during a talk

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Question 45 of 160

45. Question

_________ tell the audience that you are nervous

Always

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Never

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Question 46 of 160

46. Question

In the audio interview with Fred Miller, author of No Sweat Public Speaking he recommends sticking to public speaking because of its economies of scale and profitability vs. writing a book which can be a general waste of time.

true

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false

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Question 47 of 160

47. Question

A mindmap is ________________.

a visual depiction of a core idea surrounded by other off-shoots of that main idea to help organize your thinking and to use as a communication tool

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a video of your talk provided to participants after the live talk is over

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the way your handouts should be created at every talk, if you do not do this nobody will be able to follow along

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A visual depiction of the event overall and how your speech fits into the topics of the day.

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Question 48 of 160

48. Question

In the audio interview with Andrii Sedniev, author of The Magic of Public Speaking he recommends _______________________.

never using humor

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being aware that even within your local city there are cultural and demographical differences in audiences that should change the topic of your speech.

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never using slides or pictures while speaking

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always speaking about your own stories, and not other people's.

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Question 49 of 160

49. Question

In the audio interview with Andrii Sedniev, author of The Magic of Public Speaking the importance of ______ is heavily emphasized.

story telling

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repetitive practice

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mentorship

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PowerPoints

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Question 50 of 160

50. Question

In the audio interview with Fred Miller he refers to the three legs of the stool as _______, __________, and ___________.

public speaking, meetings, phone calls

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sales, marketing, public speaking

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public speaking, blogging, social media

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book writing, speaking, and marketing.

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Question 51 of 160

51. Question

In the audio interview with Brian Tracy you found out that the topic of his content being delivered, the ________ of it alone earned him large consulting contracts and engagements.

title

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closing

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industry

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timing

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Question 52 of 160

52. Question

To enunciate means to speak clearly.

true

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false

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Question 53 of 160

53. Question

Fred Miller does recommends never using index cards for your talk, they are good while in school but afterwards make you appear inexperienced.

true

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false

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Question 54 of 160

54. Question

Fred Miller recommends _____ techniques to calm your nerves.

pacing

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walking

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breathing

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eye movement

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Question 55 of 160

55. Question

Avoid using props during a talk as they, just like a over-busy PowerPoint can distract from you and your message, you want the audience focused 100% on you and your words.

true

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false

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Question 56 of 160

56. Question

___________ is a speaking club which meets as a group regularly to provide each other feedback on delivering an effective presentation.

Speaking Masters

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The Public Speaking Group

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Toastmaster's

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Public Speakers Group

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Question 57 of 160

57. Question

A parenthetical statement is a __________________________.

a hint at what you may speak about next, summarized.

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claim you make to paraphrase a previous point.

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summary statement made near the end of your talk

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temporary departure from the main theme

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Question 58 of 160

58. Question

Which of the following are ways of reducing your fear of public speaking:

Create a mindmap of your talk

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Don't admit to being nervous

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Practice

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All of the above

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Question 59 of 160

59. Question

Circumflex Inflection is ______________.

when there is a rising and falling pitch within a vowel

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there is emphasize on the adjective in a sentence

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when there is a sharp rising in pitch within a vowel

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None of the above

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Question 60 of 160

60. Question

Cadence can be defined as the volume at which you speak during your presentation.

true

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false

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Question 61 of 160

61. Question

Fred Miller recommends trying to avoid being present in the moment while speaking as that is exactly when you get nervous, try to reach a state of flow instead and time will fly by and everything will go well.

true

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false

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Question 62 of 160

62. Question

Due to the interactive nature of a talk and the need for it to come off as a conversation Fred Miller suggests not writing out your speech or documenting what you will cover before hand.

true

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false

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Question 63 of 160

63. Question

Due to the effect it can have on vocal chords if water is warm or cold, always make sure to have room temperature water when speaking.

true

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false

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Question 64 of 160

64. Question

Fred Miller suggests not blending in with the crowd and instead focusing on doing something unusual to stand out and engage the audience.

true

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false

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Question 65 of 160

65. Question

Fred Miller states that ______ have ______ and _____ don’t.

writers, coaches, writers

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speakers, coaches, writers

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professionals, coaches, amateurs

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amateurs, coaches, professionals

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Question 66 of 160

66. Question

It is recommended to point when you make an exclamation while speaking, this type of a gesture helps keep the audience engaged.

true

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false

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Question 67 of 160

67. Question

According to Fred Miller it is perfectly ok to be a professional speaker and still be afraid of speaking.

true

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false

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Question 68 of 160

68. Question

It is important to use proper English most of the time at least while speaking, you do want to keep things conversational but making many mistakes will quickly lower your level of credibility in front of most audiences.

true

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false

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Question 69 of 160

69. Question

Level inflection means ____________.

no change in the pitch of your voice

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you match the level of audience interest with your cadence

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a level speed or cadence to your talk

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none of the above

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Question 70 of 160

70. Question

It can be a good idea to play music before your talk that is relevant to your speech topic.

true

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false

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Question 71 of 160

71. Question

In No Sweat Public Speaking Zig Ziglar is referenced for using what during his talks?

Props

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Mentorship

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A great closing statement

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Gestures

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Question 72 of 160

72. Question

Public speaking can help you build __________.

your business

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new partnerships

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authority

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all of the above

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Question 73 of 160

73. Question

It is recommended by Richard Wilson that you always show up for your speech at least _______ early.

5 minutes

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15 minutes

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Over 2 hours

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30 minutes

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Question 74 of 160

74. Question

Never sell from the stage, it lowers your credibility and will get you banned by event organizers.

true

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false

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Question 75 of 160

75. Question

James Malinchak believes that to be successful you need to ________________.

be in the business of speaker marketing, not speaking

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only speak for colleges and universities

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speak on the same topic every time so you refine it and make it excellent

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be marketing online so you are found by event organizers more than your competition does

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Question 76 of 160

76. Question

In the video content Richard Wilson suggests slightly under-dressing relative to what your audience wears so that you appear more humanized and humble, and someone they can relate to.

true

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false

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Question 77 of 160

77. Question

At a conference setting a “discussion panel” refers to:

The list of questions an audience may ask you during the Q&A period

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A line up of 3-5 contributors and a moderator who will cover pre-conceived questions as well as typically accept audience questions on a specific topic or set of topics.

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A feedback tool used to digitally record audience questions and feedback

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All of the above

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Question 78 of 160

78. Question

In one video module Richard Wilson refers to “doing it with a _________” to explain how you need to hold yourself and act to have a reputation as a credible professional speaker.

book

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co-speaker

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visual aide

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headache

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Question 79 of 160

79. Question

Which is not one of the Three E’s of Public Speaking that Fred Miller lays out:

Educate

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Entertain

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Evolve

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Explain

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Question 80 of 160

80. Question

Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert, and this emphasizes the importance of practice. Yet which audio interview expert noted that doing 100 speeches does not make you any better than someone who has done 10 speeches if you don’t master the fundamentals and learn and try new things along the way?

Brian Tracy

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Andrii Sedneiv

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Fred Miller

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None of the above, this isn't true.

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Question 81 of 160

81. Question

In Talk Like TED, it is suggested that you should speak at around _____ to ____ words per minute.

170, 230

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100, 150

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230, 300

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150, 170

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Question 82 of 160

82. Question

According to Talk Like TED ____ minutes is the ideal length of a presentation.

10

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18

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15

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22

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Question 83 of 160

83. Question

It is suggested in the required reading that speaking for over 20 minutes improves creativity, the speaker needs time to get through all new ideas which come to him or her during their talk.

true

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false

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Question 84 of 160

84. Question

In Talk Like TED the author recommends reinforcing your core 3 messages with Stories, Statistics, and _______.

Cues

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Examples

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Stories

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Research Studies

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Question 85 of 160

85. Question

Research has shown that good speakers can and must multitask.

true

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false

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Question 86 of 160

86. Question

It is highly recommended in both books to try to deliver as much “take home” value as possible by including many data points, citing sources, and bullet-pointing out your ideas on a PowerPoint presentation.

true

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false

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Question 87 of 160

87. Question

Humor is encouraged for college talks, or social public speaking but in professionals circles should only be used if you are a professional comedian.

true

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false

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Question 88 of 160

88. Question

Staying in your lane means being ____________.

authentic and genuine

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prepared

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aware of competitors at the same event

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aware of the timing restraints of your talk

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Question 89 of 160

89. Question

Emotional Competent Stimulus (ECS) refers to _______________.

emotionally intelligent presenter.

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A humorous event.

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an emotionally charged event.

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A scarring or damaging experience.

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Question 90 of 160

90. Question

Seth Godin’s Purple Cow book recommends people ________________.

stop trying to be so unique when it is unnatural to do so.

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only speak publicly when there is something about them as unique as a purple cow.

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Look to speak on topics others have before that have been proven to be unique

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Do or position something unusual to catch the attention of customers

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Question 91 of 160

91. Question

In Talk Like TED the Rule of 2 is ___________.

referred to as the number which pervades our daily lives and is seemingly everywhere.

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the best number for organizing examples, ideas or messages within a talk.

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

not what is recommended to use, the author refers more to the rules of 3.

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not what is recommended to use, the author refers more to the rules of 5.

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Question 92 of 160

92. Question

The required readings emphasize that most speakers talk to loudly and come off as arrogant while doing so, professional speakers are confident and don’t need to speak too loudly.

true

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false

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Question 93 of 160

93. Question

While some speakers would like to brag about their accomplishments,Talk Like TED recommends that you show some vulnerability to humanize your speech a bit and engage the audience further.

true

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false

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Question 94 of 160

94. Question

In Talk Like TED there is a highlight of the book Made to Stick by Dan and Chip Heath and their recommendation is that the #1 way to get someone’s attention is to ________________________.

use humor

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break a pattern

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use visuals

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

co-speak with a celebrity speaker

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Question 95 of 160

95. Question

When dopamine is present we are more likely to ___________.

speak more clearly

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relax

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

remember experiences

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

remember more of our talks from memory

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Question 96 of 160

96. Question

The example of a visual demonstration in Talk Like TED with Bill Gates was of him _______________________.

releasing a jar of mosquitoes on the audience

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releasing a jar of flies on the audience

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showing shocking malaria statistics

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

bringing someone to the TED talk with malaria

Correct Incorrect Correct answer

Question 97 of 160

97. Question

Cognitive backlog refers to being told too much information, and not being able to process it all.

true

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false

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Question 98 of 160

98. Question

Auditory learning is when someone learns best by hearing instead of visually seeing or kinesthetically experiencing something.

true

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false

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Question 99 of 160

99. Question

It is recommended that you DO use cliches and buzzwords because everyone knows what they means and it helps build rapport with your audience faster.

true

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false

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Question 100 of 160

100. Question

Steve Jobs was a great speaker, and a good example of how you can be a dramatic speaker and well received without using humor.

true

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false

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Question 101 of 160

101. Question

The author of Talk Like TED recommends you fit your speech title into _________.

140 words or less

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10 words or less.

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140 characters or less.

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2-3 words if at all possible, the shorter the better.

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Question 102 of 160

102. Question

Aristotle believed that persuasion occurs when three things are present

credibility, logic, and an appeal to emotions

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logic, experience, and age

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age, credibility and logic

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age, experience,and an appeal to emotions

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Question 103 of 160

103. Question

Studies have shown that to influence others you should use ______ and __________.

eye contact, dramatic pauses

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eye contact, pace

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make gestures, eye contact

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tell stories, not jokes

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Question 104 of 160

104. Question

Research has shown that our brains stop growing after age 40, that is why memorization techniques such as mindmapping are critical while public speaking

true

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false

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Question 105 of 160

105. Question

Talk Like TED recommends providing not already known statistics to try and relate to the audience, but instead use shocking statistics that will grab their attention.

true

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false

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Question 106 of 160

106. Question

While pictures can enhance a speech videos are distracting and due to technical problems which almost always occur they should not be used.

true

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false

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Question 107 of 160

107. Question

Good speakers can and must multitask while they scan the audience for feedback while speaking.

true

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false

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Question 108 of 160

108. Question

___________ is the single best way to grab someone’s attention.

Novelty

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Humor

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Excitement

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Sex

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Question 109 of 160

109. Question

Body language is often a huge distraction to the audience whose attention should be on your message, thoughts, insights, and PowerPoint presentation only.

true

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false

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Question 110 of 160

110. Question

Are gestures necessary? Talk Like TED says they _______.

are

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are not.

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Question 111 of 160

111. Question

Amy Cuddy is featured in Talk Like TED and her recommendation is to not fake it until you make it.

true

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false

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Question 112 of 160

112. Question

Using humor makes you come off as more likeable, it lowers the listener’s defenses and increases your ability to influence their thoughts.

true

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false

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Question 113 of 160

113. Question

In a story published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology research showed that buyers were more liking to buy from someone showing a __________________ _____________ style of selling.

noneager verbal

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noneager nonverbal

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eager nonverbal

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eager verbal

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Question 114 of 160

114. Question

In Talk Like TED Dr. James Flynn has found that IQ scores are dropping slightly with each generation, this is blamed on the use of electronics and search engines mostly.

true

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false

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Question 115 of 160

115. Question

It is strongly suggested that you do not use the hero story if you are a public speaker due to the extreme over-use of this strategy.

true

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false

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Question 116 of 160

116. Question

It is highly recommended to take the time to build multisensory dimensions to your presentation to keep everyone engaged.

true

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false

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Question 117 of 160

117. Question

Just like in the art of copywriting, your speech _______ must grab the audience or they may not listen to anything else you have to say afterwards.

closing

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headline

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body

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video content

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Question 118 of 160

118. Question

Logos stands for

logic

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logistics (planning)

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brands

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Question 119 of 160

119. Question

Rapport is when the audience ________

asks you questions during your talk

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can related to you and feels that you are in-congruence with them and your message.

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reports back their feedback on your speech

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are the cues you get via eye contact

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Question 120 of 160

120. Question

The dual-coding theory says that pictures are encoded in our brains ________

visually and verbally

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through logos and ethos

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visually and auditorily

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through ethos and logos

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Question 121 of 160

121. Question

Spontaneous pauses should be avoided as they often come off as the speaker being lost or distracted and this is a common mistake of new speakers.

true

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false

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Question 122 of 160

122. Question

Fred Miller recommends that you should always introduce yourself because nobody knows you better than yourself and it is the perfect chance to build rapport with the audience.

true

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false

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Question 123 of 160

123. Question

An analogy is a _______________________________.

tool that should only be used in the hook section of your speeches

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uses personal stories to find common ground with the audience

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personal story that everyone can relate to

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contrast between two different things to point out similarity.

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Question 124 of 160

124. Question

An alliteration is

rhyming words

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repeating of initial sounds in neighboring words or syllables

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painting or illustrating a point with your words

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using pictures to make your point during a talk

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Question 125 of 160

125. Question

_________ tell the audience that you are nervous

Always

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Never

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Question 126 of 160

126. Question

In the audio interview with Fred Miller, author of No Sweat Public Speaking he recommends sticking to public speaking because of its economies of scale and profitability vs. writing a book which can be a general waste of time.

true

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false

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Question 127 of 160

127. Question

A mindmap is ________________.

a visual depiction of a core idea surrounded by other off-shoots of that main idea to help organize your thinking and to use as a communication tool

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a video of your talk provided to participants after the live talk is over

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the way your handouts should be created at every talk, if you do not do this nobody will be able to follow along

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A visual depiction of the event overall and how your speech fits into the topics of the day.

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Question 128 of 160

128. Question

In the audio interview with Andrii Sedniev, author of The Magic of Public Speaking he recommends _______________________.

never using humor

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being aware that even within your local city there are cultural and demographical differences in audiences that should change the topic of your speech.

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never using slides or pictures while speaking

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always speaking about your own stories, and not other people's.

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Question 129 of 160

129. Question

In the audio interview with Andrii Sedniev, author of The Magic of Public Speaking the importance of ______ is heavily emphasized.

story telling

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repetitive practice

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mentorship

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PowerPoints

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Question 130 of 160

130. Question

In the audio interview with Fred Miller he refers to the three legs of the stool as _______, __________, and ___________.

public speaking, meetings, phone calls

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sales, marketing, public speaking

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public speaking, blogging, social media

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book writing, speaking, and marketing.

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Question 131 of 160

131. Question

In the audio interview with Brian Tracy you found out that the topic of his content being delivered, the ________ of it alone earned him large consulting contracts and engagements.

title

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closing

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industry

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timing

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Question 132 of 160

132. Question

To enunciate means to speak clearly.

true

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false

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Question 133 of 160

133. Question

Fred Miller does recommends never using index cards for your talk, they are good while in school but afterwards make you appear inexperienced.

true

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false

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Question 134 of 160

134. Question

Fred Miller recommends _____ techniques to calm your nerves.

pacing

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walking

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breathing

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eye movement

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Question 135 of 160

135. Question

Avoid using props during a talk as they, just like a over-busy PowerPoint can distract from you and your message, you want the audience focused 100% on you and your words.

true

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false

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Question 136 of 160

136. Question

___________ is a speaking club which meets as a group regularly to provide each other feedback on delivering an effective presentation.

Speaking Masters

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The Public Speaking Group

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Toastmaster's

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Public Speakers Group

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Question 137 of 160

137. Question

A parenthetical statement is a __________________________.

a hint at what you may speak about next, summarized.

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claim you make to paraphrase a previous point.

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summary statement made near the end of your talk

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temporary departure from the main theme

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Question 138 of 160

138. Question

Which of the following are ways of reducing your fear of public speaking:

Create a mindmap of your talk

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Don't admit to being nervous

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Practice

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All of the above

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Question 139 of 160

139. Question

Circumflex Inflection is ______________.

when there is a rising and falling pitch within a vowel

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there is emphasize on the adjective in a sentence

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when there is a sharp rising in pitch within a vowel

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None of the above

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Question 140 of 160

140. Question

Cadence can be defined as the volume at which you speak during your presentation.

true

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false

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Question 141 of 160

141. Question

Fred Miller recommends trying to avoid being present in the moment while speaking as that is exactly when you get nervous, try to reach a state of flow instead and time will fly by and everything will go well.

true

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false

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Question 142 of 160

142. Question

Due to the interactive nature of a talk and the need for it to come off as a conversation Fred Miller suggests not writing out your speech or documenting what you will cover before hand.

true

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false

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Question 143 of 160

143. Question

Due to the effect it can have on vocal chords if water is warm or cold, always make sure to have room temperature water when speaking.

true

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false

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Question 144 of 160

144. Question

Fred Miller suggests not blending in with the crowd and instead focusing on doing something unusual to stand out and engage the audience.

true

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false

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Question 145 of 160

145. Question

Fred Miller states that ______ have ______ and _____ don’t.

writers, coaches, writers

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speakers, coaches, writers

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professionals, coaches, amateurs

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amateurs, coaches, professionals

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Question 146 of 160

146. Question

It is recommended to point when you make an exclamation while speaking, this type of a gesture helps keep the audience engaged.

true

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false

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Question 147 of 160

147. Question

According to Fred Miller it is perfectly ok to be a professional speaker and still be afraid of speaking.

true

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false

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Question 148 of 160

148. Question

It is important to use proper English most of the time at least while speaking, you do want to keep things conversational but making many mistakes will quickly lower your level of credibility in front of most audiences.

true

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false

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Question 149 of 160

149. Question

Level inflection means ____________.

no change in the pitch of your voice

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you match the level of audience interest with your cadence

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a level speed or cadence to your talk

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none of the above

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Question 150 of 160

150. Question

It can be a good idea to play music before your talk that is relevant to your speech topic.

true

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false

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Question 151 of 160

151. Question

In No Sweat Public Speaking Zig Ziglar is referenced for using what during his talks?

Props

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Mentorship

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A great closing statement

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Gestures

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Question 152 of 160

152. Question

Public speaking can help you build __________.

your business

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new partnerships

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authority

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all of the above

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Question 153 of 160

153. Question

It is recommended by Richard Wilson that you always show up for your speech at least _______ early.

5 minutes

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15 minutes

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Over 2 hours

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30 minutes

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Question 154 of 160

154. Question

Never sell from the stage, it lowers your credibility and will get you banned by event organizers.

true

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false

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Question 155 of 160

155. Question

James Malinchak believes that to be successful you need to ________________.

be in the business of speaker marketing, not speaking

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only speak for colleges and universities

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speak on the same topic every time so you refine it and make it excellent

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be marketing online so you are found by event organizers more than your competition does

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Question 156 of 160

156. Question

In the video content Richard Wilson suggests slightly under-dressing relative to what your audience wears so that you appear more humanized and humble, and someone they can relate to.

true

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false

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Question 157 of 160

157. Question

At a conference setting a “discussion panel” refers to:

The list of questions an audience may ask you during the Q&A period

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A line up of 3-5 contributors and a moderator who will cover pre-conceived questions as well as typically accept audience questions on a specific topic or set of topics.

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A feedback tool used to digitally record audience questions and feedback

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All of the above

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Question 158 of 160

158. Question

In one video module Richard Wilson refers to “doing it with a _________” to explain how you need to hold yourself and act to have a reputation as a credible professional speaker.

book

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co-speaker

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visual aide

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headache

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Question 159 of 160

159. Question

Which is not one of the Three E’s of Public Speaking that Fred Miller lays out:

Educate

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Entertain

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Evolve

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Explain

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Question 160 of 160

160. Question

Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert, and this emphasizes the importance of practice. Yet which audio interview expert noted that doing 100 speeches does not make you any better than someone who has done 10 speeches if you don’t master the fundamentals and learn and try new things along the way?

Brian Tracy

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Andrii Sedneiv

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Fred Miller

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None of the above, this isn't true.

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