COM 201 Final UNA

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The main points of a speech entitles "How to make a Green dessert known as baklava," would most like;y be arranged according to Spatial Sequence

False

If an individual you are interviewing gets off topic under discussion, you should

gently bring the person back on track

A speech of definition is what

glockenspiel

What is an example of a search engine

google

If a speaker wanted to use a tiny, wallet-sized picture in a speech, the best advice would be to

have the visual enlarged or scanned into a powerpoint program

A cross section of an object refers to

part of an object

Advertisers using emotions such as, fear, disgust, and hope to trigger reactions in the audience is using

pathos emotional needs

With regard to offensive terms

the speaker should refrain from language that offends the audience

A verbal filler is

the utterance of a word such as "um"

The following thesis statement indicates that the body of the speech will contain _______________ numerals. "Abraham Lincoln's speeches appealed to the emotions of listeners, conveyed a strong sense of leadership, and were suited to the complicated political setting of the times."

three

A sequence where the main points are divided into sub-points is

topical

Issues where research clusters around natural headings are organized according to ______ sequence pattern

topical

A farewell speech would be presented on the occasion of a change in status or position

true

A speaker should analyze the speaking situation when making decisions of appearance

true

All major heading of the body of speech carry out the thesis statement

true

Positive self-talk is a strategy that can help anxious speakers unlearn old patterns and reeducate themselves into thinking more constructively.

true

Slide projectors are rarely used because we now can use powerpoint instead

true

Speakers should adjust volume levels to meet the needs of certain settings

true

Speaking rate has effect on the interpretation of a speech

true

The most likely special occasion speech presented at the beginning of a Democratic or Republican convention would be a keynote address

true

The spatial sequence, or pattern, arranges points in a speech based on their proximity to each other

true

Dr. Warren's illustration followed all of the guidelines for using humor when reporting on the state of the campus automation project

true humor should be relative to your point the anecdote should be in good taste the anecdote should be at least slightly amusing

One practice to avoid when developing your speaking notes is to

use as many note cards as possible

One thing you should NOT do when using statistics is to

use as many of them as possible

When you conduct research for a descriptive speech on a scientific topic, you should not

use house and garden magazines

"Awfulizing refers to an unreasonable dread of the future.

True

Communication Apprehension describes a speaker's anxiety about speaking to another person or group.

True

Roman numerals indicate main points in an outline

True

In understanding the speaking patterns of each gender, the text advises us to

be more accepting of our unique perspectives

When working with an object, what is recommended

be sure the audience can see the object

The specific purpose--"Nuclear power plants, pro or con?"-- is poor because it

does not include the general purpose and is not phrased as a declarative statement

Which of the following is NOT true about being conrete a) is to employ euphemisms b) is to use connotation rather denotation c) is to use flowery language d) all of the above e) none of the above

e) none of the above

An audience member whispering during the speech, is an example of

external noise

A eulogy is a type of testimonial speech

false

A speech that acquaints the audience with a speaker or lecturer is a welcome speech

false

According to the text, an after-dinner speech would contain a series of unconnected jokes and stories

false

If you know your speech, it's not necessary to practice with your speaker's notes

false

In an extemporaneous delivery, speaking notes should be written word-for-word

false

The internet is carefully controlled and regulated

false

When conducting an interview, you should think of questions spontaneously and avoid preparing them in advance

false

What length of time is suitable for an informative speech

5-8 minutes

Which of the following is NOT true about preparing for an interview? a) you should do research b) you should call or email the interviewee c) use a topic that the interviewee does not know so the interview is fresh d) double-check the interviewee's credentials

C

Informative speeches should incorporate

Emotional elements statistics, illustrations, testimony visual materials

Having a couple drinks the night before the day of the speech can relax the speaker.

False

It is important to make speaking notes as detailed as possible, in case you forget something as you speak

False

Speech anxiety is rare in public speakers.

False

What does NOT describe a good introduction

It should be one or two sentences in length

When a speaker arranges words or phrases in order of importance to emphasize an opening or closing statement, he/she is using

amplification

An "abstract" refers to

a brief summary

"Let us work together to end bigotry, racism, and prejudice. Let us remember that equality is a spirit that we must practice, and a principle that we must pass on to our children" is an example of

a challenge

If you wanted to show the increase in the federal budget deficit over a twenty year period, the effective visual aid would be

a line graph

If you wanted to show the upward or downward trends in how Americans spent their Entertainment Dollars over a period of time, you would present the information on,

a line graph

"I've been reflecting on what the past eight years have meant, and mean. And the image that comes to mind like a refrain is a nautical one...It has been quite a journey this decade, and we held together through some stormy seas." These lines from the 1988 Farewell Address of Ronald Reagan are an example of

a metaphor

"To convince the audience to register to vote as soon as they turn legal voting age" is

a specific purpose

One of the best conclusions to use for a speech on complicated subject matter is

a summary

Brainstorming is

a technique to generate numerous subjects

A speaker who concludes by asking listeners for a certain response is using

an appeal

Characteristics of a good introduction

an attention getter a tie to the audience a credibility statement a clearly defined these statement

In a speech to the House select Committee on energy Independence, the following was said: "The United States has 5 percent of the world's population but uses nearly 25 percent of the world's oil. Americans use 10,000 gallons of oil—enough to fill a backyard swimming pool—every second of every day." In this statement to congress, Shell Oil Company President John Hofmeister used what type of supporting material to relate his point?

an example

"What do george Washington and Cleopatra have in common? Well they are just two of the many different people who have braided their hair over the centuries." The technique used in this introduction is

an open ended question

The text advises speakers to construct speaking notes that include

brief words or phrases

Characteristics of a visual aid

can provide support for ideas can include illustrations can include cartoons

A sequence that shows an event and the result because of that event is

cause-effect

A speech about greenhouse gasses and the resulting global warming would be most likely to use

cause-effect

A sequence that puts events in order based on a timeline is

chronological

The main points of a speech entitled, "How to make a greek Baklava", would move likely be arranged according to _______ sequence

chronological

Using a rhetorical question coupled with a quote or a statistic with a startling statement would be

combining strategies

If you need to be precise with statistics, it is recommended that you

construct a visual aid for the data

Circulating materials during a speech

creates a disruption or external noise

The trust an audience places in a speaker that what is being said is accurate is known as

credibility

Which of the following statements is not true about grammatical errors a) Men tend to be less concerned with them b) they can disturb listeners c) they can rise questions about the speaker's credibility d) It is acceptable to use such errors because they indicate your personal style

d) it is acceptable to use such errors because they indicate your personal style

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the use of humor in the conclusion a) it is okay to use an "off-color" joke because that audience now knows you b) it is safer to use a joke you heard the previous night on television c) it should never be used in the conclusion, only in the introduction d) none of the above

d) none of the above

A speech that explains how something works or happens is a

demonstration

What are the four types of informative speech

description demonstration definition reports

An informative speech about the life of actor Paul Newman would be a

descriptive speech

A commercial about a specific brand of toothpaste that says 4/5 dentist uses it, would be an example of using

ethos credibility/ethics

When using comparisons, you must be careful to compare

examples which have similar principles or characteristics

A fictitious situation that has a realistic application is known as a/an

hypothetical example

When a speaker is given a topic and their response is impromptu, such as in a meeting, this is a/an

impromptu delivery

A business report which is projects growth of a company for the year 2012 would what type of speech

informative

A speaker experiencing anxiety or stage fright, would be an example of

internal noise

When selecting a topic, you should choose an issue that

is appropriate to as many listeners as possible

One of the best resources to consult for speech topics

is your knowledge and experience

Advertisements that use citation of statistics, facts, data, charts, and graphs, would be an example of using

logos logic/persuasion

Two effective ways to begin an introduction is to

make a personal referent give the audience a compliment

Which delivery type refers to reading precise wording of a speech

manuscript ex) presidential speech

Which delivery style is not recommended for a speaker to use

memorized

A speech which changes beliefs is

persuasive

A speaker who decides to use secondary evidence as research for a speech on earthquakes would

read an article written buy a reporter who interviews an earthquake victims

If you wanted the audience to think carefully about a topic after your conclusion, you would end with a

rhetorical question

A poll is a

sampling of opinion on selected issues

With regards to the wording of a speech, words that can have different interpretations are examples of

semantic noise

A good conclusion

should summarize or review the information you have discussed in your speech

A sequence where main points are based of proximity to each other is

spatial

When preparing a speech about the placement of different vegetable when planning a garden, the appropriate sequence/pattern would be

spatial

The textbook advises that a speaker who has an accent that is different from listeners should

speak slowly and distinctly

One way to accurately describe a BAR graph

the graph should compare or contrast categories

If you wanted to illustrate what portion of one part of a whole is, which graph is best visual aid for this

the pie graph


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