COMM101 analysis

After developing the body of his speech, Pendrel is ready to work on the conclusion. What should Pendrel ask himself to help create an effective conclusion?

"What ideas should the audience remember?"

When implementing Toulmin's model of reasoning for a speech, what question should you ask to determine the grounds?

"Why...?"

What is the recommended time to deliver one printed page of a manuscript speech?

2 minutes

How much of the meaning in human conversation can be derived from nonverbal signals?

68 percent

Which of the following should be included in the introduction to every speech?

A preview

Interference

Anything that stops or hinders a listener from receiving a message.

What word should always be in the statement of purpose for a speech?

Audience

Given the many thoughtful choices Chelsey made during her speech, why did she choose to use her personal narrative at the conclusion?

Because she knew her story would have a big impact and audience members tend to remember the last thing they hear.

Which of the following thesis statements reflects a speech that has the general goal to persuade its audience?

Buying produce shares from a local farm ensures that your family will enjoy the freshest, healthiest, most nutritious food.

How can Joseph have an impact on a global scale through being an ethical public speaker?

By giving a speech about the impact of pesticides on farm workers

How can you lose your audience in the introduction to a speech?

By not stating the core topic of the speech

Which of the following aspects of listening relates to having respect for a speaker as someone with value?

Confirming

Using a mixed metaphor during a speech will likely do which of the following?

Confuse the audience

Emily is scheduled to deliver her standard talk about succeeding in college to a group of foreign exchange students. How should Emily alter her delivery to enhance the students' understanding of her speech?

Decrease the rate

What is the best resource for someone who wants to use language accurately in a speech?

Dictionary

Verbal clutter

Extra words that pad sentences and claims but don't add meaning.

A person's master status is unchangeable once it has been set.

False

An ethical listener is a listener who eliminates all interference habits and demonstrates respect for the speaker.

False

Listening and hearing refer to the same process.

False

Public speaking is really not much different from the casual conversations that we have with friends.

False

Rehearsing a speech more than a few times often leads a speaker to sound stilted and unnatural.

False

Speakers can review the latest research to select technology tools that will help optimize their delivery of a speech.

False

When you use a causal pattern for a speech, you inform the audience about a specific set of problems and offer a solution.

False

Regina is giving an informative speech about a historical fire that took place in her hometown. She refers to the people who fought the fire as firefighters rather than firemen. This is an example of what?

Gender-inclusive language

The phrase "to commemorate" refers to which aspect of the speech development process?

General purpose

Reviewing the audience feedback cards after his speech, Alberto was surprised that many students thought he sounded bored by his own speech. How could Alberto have given his audience this impression?

He spoke in a monotone

During a research interview, Carlton's source said something that was a little surprising and controversial, so in response he raised his eyebrows and titled his head a bit. Which of the following best describes Carlton's action?

He was offering a probe.

At the city council meeting, the members announced a plan to address the budget deficit by closing youth centers. Hearing this, Charmaine felt that she had to stand up and explain how valuable the centers are to the community. Which term describes Charmaine's statement to the council and meeting attendees?

Impromptu speech

When Chris was planning his initial working outline, which of the following was not a task that he needed to accomplish:

Include as many points as possible as he develops his topic.

Slang

Informal nonstandard vocabulary, usually made up of arbitrarily changed words.

Soraya enjoys running because she can be alone and think through challenges from work in her head. What is Soraya engaging in?

Intrapersonal communication

Gender-inclusive language

Language recognizing that both women and men are active participants in the world.

Culturally inclusive language

Language that respectfully recognizes the differences among the many cultures in our society.

Ethical listener

Listener who considers the moral impact of a speaker's message on one's self and one's community.

Critical listener

Listener who listens for the accuracy of a speech's content and the implications of a speaker's message.

Critical listeners

Listener who listens for the accuracy of a speech's content and the implications of a speaker's message.

Careful listener

Listener who overcomes listener interference to better understand a speaker's message.

A person who participates in the public dialogue would demonstrate civility by doing which of the following?

Listening

Colloquialism

Local or regional informal dialect or expression.

Which of the following people will use a more collaborative style of speaking?

Martha, a white woman

In his speech about the challenges of constantly relocating as a child of military parents, Jose said, "The stairs leading to my third school in three years were a mountain that I had no energy or desire to climb." What technique did Jose use to add imagery to his speech?

Metaphor

As executive director of a health center, Mark regularly speaks to groups about the importance of wellness. Because long hours have limited his ability to exercise and eat well, Mark has put on 30 pounds over the past few months. Do audiences find Mark to be a credible speaker?

No, because of his master status.

Spotlighting

Practice of highlighting a person's race or ethnicity (or sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, and the like) during a speech.

Listening

Process of giving thoughtful attention to another person's words and understanding what you hear.

Which of the following terms best describes the concept of civility in the context of public speaking?

Responsibility

How does Chelsey use a form of visual representation to reinforce her facts and statistics?

She asks her audience to "look around the classroom right now and pick out one male and two females and she shows a picture of Mike M.

Olivia is nervous about her upcoming six-minute speech, so a friend suggested that she create some charts and work them into her presentation. How will using charts help to reduce Olivia's nervousness?

She will be more prepared to deliver it.

Considerate speech

Speech that eases the audience's burden of processing information.

Considerate speeches

Speech that eases the audience's burden of processing information.

Listenable speech

Speech that is considerate and delivered in an oral style.

Which of the following terms best reflects a key concept of group communication?

Strategy

Zach is preparing a speech on the risks and benefits of large solar power arrays. Which of the following websites should Zach avoid using as research due to possible bias?

SunPowerLife.com

Jargon

Technical language used by a special group or for a special activity.

Which of the following statements in a speech will an audience think is most credible?

The American Journal of Pediatrics reported last June that the incidence of juvenile diabetes has increased 36 percent over the past ten years.

What is Chris's speech thesis?

The three defining aspects of Impressionistic paintings are the subject matter is all from nature, the scenes and subjects are painted in vibrant hues and unmixed color, and each painting is done with broad, fragmented brushstrokes.

What was the specific purpose of Chris' speech to inform?

To inform his audience about the three defining aspects of Impressionistic paintings.

When developing her manuscript speech, why would Nancy read the sentences aloud?

To listen for oral speaking style

The specific purpose of Tonya's speech at the local town meeting is "to convince my audience to reduce water use by landscaping with native Southwestern plants." What is the general purpose of the speech?

To persuade

If Chris were to create a speech to persuade, rather than a speech to inform, using the same topic, what might his specific purpose be?

To persuade his audience that they should visit a museum to see Impressionistic paintings in person.

Confirm

To recognize, acknowledge, and express value for another person.

People who have communication apprehension in any situation have which of the following?

Trait anxiety

When an employee insists they missed work due to illness on the day of the football team's championship parade, the boss is more likely to believe the employee's lack of eye contact than their words.

True

Hearing

Vibration of sound waves on our eardrums and the impulses then sent to the brain.

Euphemism

Word or phrase that substitutes an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant.

In stage plays, there is an old adage that if a gun appears in the first act, then it will reappear in the final act. In a speech, the same can be said for __________.

a question

Which of the following would not be considered an informative speech?

a request for community residents to sign a petition

When Chelsey says as part of her introduction, "Every two hours and eleven minutes, a youth commits suicide" she's chosen which of the following types of support material?

a statistic

During her introduction, Chelsey grabs her audience's attention by sharing multiple facts and statistics. She's clearly conducted extensive research on her topic, which also helps to boost her credibility. But using too many facts and statistics is not always the best choice.

all of these answers are reasons that using too many facts and statistics can be a poor choice

When Chelsey shares the story of Mike M., she's chosen which of the following types of support material?

an example and a narrative

Jamal is the spokesperson for a group that supports more charter schools. Although his organization's position is consistent, Jamal will give a different speech to a group of parents than to a group of legislators. This is because Jamal knows that public speaking is __________.

audience-centered

When using eye contact to enhance communication with an audience, the best advice is to do it in a(n) ________ manner.

authentic

When including testimony in a speech, what two factors must always be considered by a speaker?

bias and credibility

In what way is Sierra using audience-centered language when she says, "No matter if you're young or old, tall or small; sports have something to offer everyone."

by using inclusive language

Time limits and preselected purposes are considered ________ that will affect a speaker's selection of a topic for a classroom speech.

constraints

A useful way to develop an audience-centered speech is to analyze the audience's ________.

demographics

The information gathered during audience analysis must be considered when developing a speech introduction because __________.

early audience connection is critical

James incorporates the tale of a fictional family throughout his speech to pull his audience in emotionally and develop a connection with his broader point about the effects of Hurricane Katrina. What type of supporting material is James using?

extended narrative

When Sierra says, "Maybe you like guys in tight pants and girls in short shorts," she is using what type of language:

gender-fair language

As she outlined the steps of DNA encoding, Jennifer could see confusion on the faces of her high school audience. So she slowed her speaking pace and added phrases such as "Understand? Is this clear?" Jennifer's actions reflect the ________ nature of spoken language.

interactive

When something hinders or prevents an audience member from receiving a message, it is called __________.

interference

What characteristic of language does Sierra use when she says at the beginning of her speech, "It's full of adrenaline rushes, blood, sweat, tears, cheers, pain, pleasure, joy, and everything in between"?

language is active

What is the most important thing to do when interviewing a source to gather information for a speech?

listen

When Sierra says, "It's about the heartbreaks and gut wrenching defeats," in describing sports, what type of visual language is she using?

metaphors

Sasha knows that her speech about discrimination could be considered controversial. She thinks the most effective way to promote understanding of her perspective is to develop a personal connection with the audience. Which of the following will Sasha likely use in her speech?

narrative

In which audience will the members have nearly identical perspectives and characteristics?

none of the options listed

As part of her informative speech about the legislative process, Pam wants to talk a bit about her time as a summer intern for a state representative. Pam should avoid all of the following types of information except which one?

observations

The MLA and APA bibliographic styles for speeches are fairly similar except for which of the following sources?

personal interviews

When Sierra says, "As young children, most of us were signed up for one sport or another," what type of audience-centered language is she using?

personalizing language

In Ogden and Richards's semantic triangle of meaning, the object, concept, or event a symbol represents is known as the ________.

referent

Cherelle wants to make sure that the speech she gives at the youth conference brings her topic to life. As a guideline, she should remember to use information that is ________.

relevant and engaging

In a speech about a process, the main points will likely follow what type of order?

sequential

For his speech about his trip to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, Javier wants to impart his audience with a "you are there" feeling. What type of organizational pattern will Javier use for his speech?

spatial

Kenji is describing to classmates the impact of the 2011 tsunami on his province in Japan. What type of informative speech is Kenji delivering?

speech about an event

On Memorial Day, you would be least likely to hear which type of informative speech?

speeches about a process

Which of the following strategies will be most effective for a speaker who wants to connect with the audience?

stand inside a circle of audience seats

Which of the following is not one of the main points of Chris' speech?

the biographies of the most influential Impressionist painters

Zack has strong opinions about the role of corporations in global warming. To present an ethical informative speech about climate change and its impacts, Zack should be ________.

unbiased

Examples are a type of supporting material that __________.

use specific instances to illustrate concepts

Sandeep knows that being audience-centered is a key aspect of delivering an effective speech about outdoor recreation options. When developing his speech, Sandeep should focus on offering listeners which of the following?

value

Communication styles differ across cultures. For example, research on Native American cultures found that having multiple perspectives on an issue is ________ and competition is ________.

welcome, discouraged