Ch 12-14, 18 Public speaking test review

Changes in a speaker's pitch, rate, volume, and pauses are referred to as______

vocal variety

As your textbook explains,_______ meaning gives words their emotional power.

connotative

If you wanted to list the steps of a process to help your audience remember them better, the best kind of visual aid to use would probably be a _______.

chart

A(n) _______ is usually the best kind of visual aid for clarifying statistics

graph

List the four methods of delivery discussed in your textbook.

-manuscript -memorized -impromptu -extemporaneuos

List five of the guidelines for presenting visual aids discussed in your textbook

Avoid using the chalkboard. Display the visual aids where listeners can see them. Avoid passing visual aids among the audience. Display visual aids only while discussing them. Talk to your audience, not to your visual aid. Explain visual aids clearly and concisely. Practice with your visual aids.

List the guidelines for preparing visual aids discussed in your textbook.

Prepare visual aids in advance. Keep visual aids simple. Make sure visual aids are large enough. Use fonts that are easy to read. Use a limited number of fonts. Use color effectively.

When Carlos Bustamante was presented the Alumni of the Year award at his alma mater's annual award dinner, he gave a speech thanking the school for recognizing his work. What kind of speech did Carlos give? a. an acceptance speech b. a speech of introduction c. a commemorative speech d. a speech of presentation e. an informative speech

a. an acceptance speech

As your textbook explains, if you plan to use a photograph as a visual aid in a speech, you should a. convert it to a transparency and show it with an overhead projector. b. pass the photograph among the audience so everyone can look at it. c. use a photograph in an oversize book and hold it where it can be seen. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

a. convert it to a transparency and show it with an overhead projector.

According to your textbook, visual aids are most effective when they are a. explained clearly. b. circulated among the audience. c. presented early in the speech. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

a. explained clearly.

During her speech on malpractice insurance, the head of the local branch of the American Medical Association consistently avoided making eye contact with her audience. According to research on the role of nonverbal communication in public speaking, the audience was likely to perceive her as a. insincere. b. trustworthy. c. inexperienced. d. credible. e. inconsistent.

a. insincere.

Which of the following does your textbook present as a guideline for preparing visual aids? a. keep visual aids simple b. include a minimum of three fonts c. write words in all capital letters d. all of the above e. a and c only

a. keep visual aids simple

Which of the following words is the most general and abstract? a. language b. novel c. Moby Dick d. book e. publication

a. lang.

A political candidate is running for office and must give a speech that will lay out the details of her platform. The speech will be widely covered by newspapers and television. What kind of delivery is the candidate most likely to use? a. manuscript b. impromptu c. monotonous d. colloquial e. memorized

a. manuscript

If the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available, the next best option ideally is a a. model. b. chart. c. slide. d. photograph. e. drawing.

a. model.

According to your textbook, the best way to create a sense of anticipation and drama in a speech of introduction is to a. save the name of the main speaker for last. b. tell the audience that the main speaker is an excellent orator. c. use an overhead projector to highlight the main speaker's accomplishments. d. deliver the speech word for word from a written manuscript. e. give a detailed biography of the main speaker.

a. save the name of the main speaker for last.

"Just like an iceberg, the most important dimensions of culture are below the surface" is an example of a. simile. b. antithesis. c. repetition. d. alliteration. e. metaphor.

a. simile

If you hoped to convey to your audience the excitement of steering a kayak through a river rapids, you should probably a. speak at a faster rate. b. use more vocalized pauses. c. break eye contact with your audience. d. gesture less frequently. e. avoid using dialect.

a. speak at a faster rate.

A speech that gives thanks for a gift or an award is called a(n) _______ speech.

acceptance

______ refers to the speed at which a person speaks.

rate

Jerome wants his audience to appreciate the harsh reality of life for migrant workers in the United States. In addition to using strong supporting materials, he decides to use words with connotative meanings because he knows they will help him

arouse an emotional response

Kathryn wants to create concern among her listeners about the infringements on civil liberties she fears are resulting from the war on terrorism. She has decided to use words with strong connotative meanings because she knows they will help her

arouse an emotional response

Sloppy _______ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly.

articulation

One method recommended in your textbook for creating a sense of drama and anticipation in a speech of introduction is to a. present a brief biography of the main speaker. b. save the name of the main speaker until the final moment. c. use visual aids that focus attention on the main speaker. d. praise the speaking skills of the main speaker. e. make sure the introduction is completely accurate.

b. save the name of the main speaker until the final moment.

If you wanted to compare the military spending of the United States to that of eight other nations, what type of visual aid should you probably use? a. a map b. a chart c. a line graph d. a pie graph e. a diagram

b. a chart

"Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate" is an example of a. imagery. b. antithesis. c. repetition. d. metaphor. e. illustration.

b. antithesis

According to your textbook, saying "dunno" instead of "don't know" is an error in a. accent. b. articulation. c. vocalization. d. intonation. e. emphasis.

b. articulation.

A(n) ____________________ is a visual aid that summarizes a large block of information, usually in list form. a. diagram b. chart c. pictogram d. illustration e. graph

b. chart

According to your textbook, a speech that pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea is called a a. dedication speech. b. commemorative speech. c. remembrance speech. d. celebratory speech. e. memorial speech.

b. commemorative speech.

A _______ graph is best suited for showing changes in statistics over time or space. a. pie b. line c. distributive d. parallel e. ratio

b. line

According to your textbook, when using visual aids in a speech you should a. draw pictures or charts directly on the chalkboard. b. practice with the visual aid when you rehearse your speech. c. keep the visual aid on display through the speech. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

b. practice with the visual aid when you rehearse your speech.

According to your textbook, when using color in a visual aid, you should a. include at least four colors. b. use color to highlight key points. c. add color only in multimedia presentations. d. limit overhead transparencies to one color. e. display major ideas in red or green.

b. use color to highlight key points.

At a comedy awards show, Adam Sandler gave a splendid speech explaining why David Letterman was receiving a special award for his achievements in television comedy. According to your textbook, what kind of special occasion speech did Sandler deliver? a. an after-dinner speech b. a speech of introduction c. a speech of presentation d. a memorial speech e. a celebratory speech

c. a speech of presentation

To be used effectively as visual aids, photographs should be a. supplemented with drawings. b. in color, not black and white. c. bigger than ordinary prints. d. passed among the audience. e. explained with a chart.

c. bigger than ordinary prints.

According to your textbook, inflection refers to the a. dialect of a speaker. b. speed at which a person speaks. c. changes in the pitch of a speaker's voice. d. clarity of a speaker's articulation. e. loudness or softness of a speaker's voice.

c. changes in the pitch of a speaker's voice.

According to your textbook, a speech that sounds spontaneous to the audience no matter how many times it has been rehearsed has a strong quality. a. impromptu b. memorized c. conversational d. kinesic e. formal

c. conversational

According to your textbook, when people in one region of the country say "warter," while people in another region of the country say "water," the difference is a matter of a. inflection. b. verbalization. c. dialect. d. enunciation. e. intonation.

c. dialect.

"Her cheek was soft yet vibrant—a beautiful piece of copper-colored silk," is an example of a. simile. b. antithesis. c. metaphor. d. abstraction. e. repetition.

c. metaphor

A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S. soldiers who have died in defense of their country is an example of a(n)______ speech.

commemorative

A speech paying tribute to a person, idea, or institution is called a(n) ______ speech.

commemorative

"Police officers need extra life insurance to protect their wives and children," said city council member Heather Carpenter. Carpenter's language violated which of the guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook? a. Avoid the generic "he." b. Avoid excluding listeners because of their age. c. Avoid identifying personal traits that are unrelated to the topic. d. Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. e. Use names that groups use to identify themselves.

d. Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.

According to your textbook, which of the following is an advantage of using visual aids in a speech? a. Using visual aids can increase the clarity of a speaker's message. b. Using visual aids can increase the audience's retention of a speaker's message. c. Using visual aids can increase the persuasiveness of a speaker's message. d. all of the above e. a and b only

d. all of the above

As your textbook explains, when you give a speech of introduction you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the a. occasion. b. audience. c. main speaker. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

d. all of the above

In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience? a. a politician presenting a campaign speech b. a business executive giving a financial report c. a professor giving a lecture d. all of the above e. a and b only

d. all of the above

Which of the following are mentioned by your textbook as guidelines for managing a question-and-answer session? a. direct answers to the entire audience b. be honest and straightforward c. stay on track d. all of the above e. a and b only

d. all of the above

Which of the following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use of inclusive language in public speaking? a. Avoid the generic "he." b. Avoid the use of "man" when referring to both men and women. c. Use names that groups currently use to identify themselves. d. all of the above e. a and b only

d. all of the above

According to your textbook, charts are especially useful as visual aids when a speaker needs to a. summarize the steps in a process. b. present information the audience might want to write down. c. include more categories than can be presented in a pie or bar graph. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

d. all of the above.

When speaking from a manuscript, you should a. practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural. b. be certain the final manuscript is legible at a glance. c. work on establishing eye contact with the audience. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

d. all of the above.

When using visual aids in a speech, you should a. display visual aids only while discussing them. b. maintain eye contact with listeners when showing visual aids. c. avoid passing visual aids among the audience. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

d. all of the above.

Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific? a. fruit b. tree c. plant d. apricot e. organism

d. apricot

Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific? a.prescription medicine b. medicine c. health care d. aspirin e. health treatment

d. aspirin

The study of bodily motion and gestures is part of a subject called a. cybernetics. b. kinetics. c. cryogenics. d. kinesics. e. cryonics.

d. kinesics.

"A master politician, he worked the crowd with oiled precision" is an example of a. antithesis. b. repetition. c. personification. d. metaphor. e. simile.

d. metaphor

According to your textbook, "uh," "er," "um," and similar expressions in a public speech are referred to as a. vocal fillers. b. signposts. c. intonations. d. vocalized pauses. e. inflections.

d. vocalized pauses.

Ways of speaking based on regional or ethnic speech patterns are known as ______ .

dialects

What does your textbook advise regarding the use of gestures in a speech? a. Gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion. b. Speakers should have a vast number of graceful gestures. c. Gestures should appear natural and spontaneous. d. all of the above e. a and c only

e. -Gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion. -Gestures should appear natural and spontaneous.

Good speech delivery a. has a conversational quality. b. does not call attention to itself. c. requires a strong voice. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

e. -has a conversational quality. -does not call attention to itself.

________ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns. a. Models b. Diagrams c. Transparencies d. Blueprints e. Graphs

e. Graphs

Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech? a. the President's State of the Union message b. a soccer coach's pre-game pep talk c. a speaker's acceptance of an award d. a teacher's lecture on banking ethics e. a daughter's eulogy in honor of her father

e. a daughter's eulogy in honor of her father

Which of the following is an example of a speech of presentation? a. a speech presenting a main speaker to the audience b. a speech presenting a eulogy at a funeral c. a speech presenting a toast to the bride and groom d. a speech presenting a new manager to her employees e. a speech presenting an award to an outstanding student

e. a speech presenting an award to an outstanding student

________is the repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words. a. Antithesis b. Assonance c. Anaphora d. Arthimeria e. Alliteration

e. alliteration

A ______ graph is best suited for showing comparisons between two or more items. a. picture b. parallel c. distributive d. ratio e. bar

e. bar

According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to a. inform. b. exhort. c. entertain. d. convert. e. inspire.

e. inspire.

According to your textbook, when selecting fonts for a visual aid you should usually use a. a wide variety of fonts. b. decorative fonts. c. a different font for each line. d. italicized fonts. e. no more than two fonts.

e. no more than two fonts.

"A voter without a ballot is like a soldier without a bullet" is an example of a. simile. b. parallelism. c. personification. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

e. parallelism, simile

According to your textbook, in a speech of acceptance a speaker should usually a. thank the people who are bestowing the award. b. praise himself or herself for having the talent to win the award. c. express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

e.- thank the people who are bestowing the award. -express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award.

A speech that is fully prepared in advance but delivered from a brief set of notes or a speaking outline is called a(n)_____speech.

extemporaneous

Because they send such revealing nonverbal messages, we think of the ______ as "the windows of the soul."

eyes

If you wanted to illustrate the increase in the number of people in the U.S. with college degrees since 1900, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a(n) ________

graph

A speech delivered without any immediate preparation is called a(n)______speech.

impromptu

A speech presenting the main speaker to the audience is called a speech of_____

introduction

How we use eye contact, body movement, gestures, and other physical motions to communicate is the subject of an area of study known as _____.

kinesics

When a speech must be delivered word for word a speaker will likely use_____delivery

manuscript

If the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available to you, the next best option ideally is a______

model

If you wanted to combine several kinds of visual and audio aids in the same talk, you should probably give a __________ presentation.

multimedia

Communication based on a person's voice and body, rather than on the use of words, is called _____ communication.

nonverbal

Mark Twain said, "The right word might be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed ______."

pause

While a _____ graph is best for illustrating simple distribution patterns, a _____ graph is best for showing comparisons between two or more items.

pie, bar

The relative highness or lowness of speech sounds is called

pitch

A speech announcing the winner of an award and giving the award to the recipient is called a speech of______

presentation

_______is the ability to say a word as indicated in a dictionary, while _______is the ability to form individual speech sounds distinctly.

pronunciation, articulation

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking?

use lang. appropriately & clearly

A ________occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with sounds such as "um," "er," and "uh."

vocalized pause

When conducting a question-and-answer session, you should a. view the session as one more opportunity to communicate your ideas. b. respond to hostile questions in a defensive and argumentative manner. c. allow each questioner to ask as many follow-up questions as they wish. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

a. view the session as one more opportunity to communicate your ideas.

If you wanted to summarize the events that led to the outbreak of World War I, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a _______ .

chart

If you wanted to summarize the steps in treating a sprained ankle, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a ______ .

chart

Before presenting the college's Athlete of the Year award, the athletic director made a point of praising the two athletes who were runners up in this year's competition. According to your textbook, was this choice appropriate for a speech of presentation? a. No. It is almost always in poor taste to mention the losers. b. Yes. Identifying the losers makes the winner look even better. c. No. Naming anyone other than the winner usually irritates the audience. d. Yes. It is often appropriate to praise the losers of a competition. e. No. Mentioning the losers diminishes the value of an award.

d. Yes. It is often appropriate to praise the losers of a competition.

When you get to the lectern at the start of a speech, you should a. take time to arrange your notes how you want them. b. create a bond with the audience by acknowledging your nervousness. c. stand quietly and wait to make sure everyone is paying attention. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

e. -take time to arrange your notes how you want them. -stand quietly and wait to make sure everyone is paying attention.