COMM 230 Exam 1 Study Guide

As explained in your textbook, the two major functions of a speech conclusion are to

- Signal the end of the speech - Reinforce the speaker's central idea

What would you expect to find in a well-constructed speech introduction?

- a statement establishing the speaker's credibility - a statement gaining the audience's attention - a statement previewing the main points of the speech

According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech include

- communicating the speaker's information clearly - communicating the speaker's information accurately - making the speaker's information meaningful to the audience

According to your textbook, the speaking outline is

A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech.

As a public speaker, when do you face ethical issues?

As a public speaker, you will face ethical issues at every stage of the speechmaking process—from the initial decision to speak through the final presentation of the message. - selecting your topic - researching your speech topic - organizing your speech - presenting your speech

Know the differences between chronological, spatial, and topical organizational patterns

Chronological - a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern Spatial - a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern Topical - a method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics

__________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Credibility

Extemporaneous delivery means delivering a speech "off the cuff," with no advance preparation. True or False.

False

Hearing and listening are essentially the same. True or False.

False

The aim of an ethical speaker is to accomplish his or her goals by any means necessary. True or False.

False

According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to

Get the interest and attention of your audience

What is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for a preparation outline?

Label the introduction, body, and conclusion

According to your textbook, "My second point is . . ." is an example of a(n)

Signpost

"To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome" is an example of a

Specific Purpose

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)

Teacher

Both public speaking and conversation involve adapting to listener feedback. True or False.

True

It is possible to disagree entirely with a speaker's ideas but still support the speaker's right to express those ideas. True or False.

True

Most of the nervousness public speakers feel internally is not visible to their listeners. True or False.

True

Most successful speakers are nervous before taking the floor. True or False.

True

Regardless of what other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech. True or False.

True

Some nervousness before you speak is usually beneficial. True or False.

True

The specific purpose statement should focus on one aspect of a topic and be expressed in a single infinitive phrase. True or False.

True

Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

ethical