communications ch 9-12

Which of the following is NOT good advice about bodily movement in the context of speech delivery? A) Bodily movement is good for its own sake because it works off nervousness. B) Bodily movement should be purposeful—for example, for emphasis or to mark transitions. C) Speakers should face the audience to maintain eye contact. D) Speakers should avoid turning their back on the audience even when using PowerPoint or Prezi.

A) Bodily movement is good for its own sake because it works off nervousness.

What three pieces of information need to be stated to make an effective oral citation? A) author(s), date of publication (or access), publication name B) article title, author(s), publication name C) article title, author(s), date of publication (or access) D) article title, date of publication (or access), publication name

A) author(s), date of publication (or access), publication name

In a sentence outline, writers should use parallel form. That principle means that A) each line in the outline must be a complete sentence. B) you can mix clauses and phrases with complete sentences. C) each line must begin with a verb. D) each line must begin with a noun.

A) each line in the outline must be a complete sentence.

The purpose of a concept map is to A) identify areas where your knowledge of a topic is lacking. B) outline the main points and supporting materials for your presentation. C) help you select a topic. D) serve as a guide for how to deliver the speech to a specific audience.

A) identify areas where your knowledge of a topic is lacking.

A woman who works at a beauty salon tells you more than you ever wanted to know about hair care products. This is an example of A) information overload. B) data literacy. C) knowledge stress. D) communication anxiety.

A) information overload.

The reason it is recommended to use note cards with limited information on them is to encourage A) maximum eye contact. B) high-quality notes. C) accurate information. D) memorization.

A) maximum eye contact.

What mode of delivery demands the most practice but allows for eye contact, movement, and gestures? A) memorized B) impromptu C) extemporaneous D) manuscript

A) memorized

Which of the following is most likely a largely voluntary audience A) people who paid to attend a lecture on modern art at a local museum B) students attending an art history class to fulfill their school's graduation requirements C) kindergarten students on their first day of class D) high school students on a field trip to a local art museum

A) people who paid to attend a lecture on modern art at a local museum

The act of correctly articulating words as prescribed in a dictionary is called A) pronunciation. B) projection. C) enunciation. D) intonation.

A) pronunciation.

The most common cause of poor delivery is A) public speaking anxiety. B) an unclear assignment. C) too much prep and practice. D) lack of research into the topic.

A) public speaking anxiety.

The specific purpose of a public presentation A) summarizes what it is about the topic that the speaker expects the audience to come away with. B) is a complete statement that reveals the content of the presentation to the audience. C) states the speaker's topic in general terms. D) adapts the topic to the audience.

A) summarizes what it is about the topic that the speaker expects the audience to come away with.

Some ways to quickly generate a list of ideas for a speech include A) surveying your interests and brainstorming. B) grazing Wikipedia and watching YouTube. C) interviewing family and friends. D) scanning the headlines of the local newspapers.

A) surveying your interests and brainstorming.

If you are afraid of public speaking, of speaking in small groups, of speaking on the telephone, and even of talking to groups of acquaintances, you might conclude that you are experiencing A) trait apprehension. B) state apprehension. C) vocalized pauses. D) systematic desensitization.

A) trait apprehension.

When you deliver a speech, you should project loudly so that everyone in the room can hear you. A) true B) false

A) true

You have a biology professor who has done a great deal of research on inherited diseases. You want to speak on one of these diseases. Interviewing your professor would be a good way to collect expert testimony. A) true B) false

A) true

What is one of the most important things to do at the end of your presentation? A) Tell the audience again why you are a credible source for this topic. B) Tell the audience what you would like them to think or do as a result of the presentation. C) Review your reasons for speaking about this topic in the first place. D) Remind the audience of your personal experience with the topic.

B) Tell the audience what you would like them to think or do as a result of the presentation.

Which thesis statement below would best suit a persuasive presentation? A) I want you to know and remember the five warning signs of an impending heart attack. B) When this presentation is over, you will want to cut up your credit card to avoid further fees. C) What dangers are involved with smokeless electronic cigarettes? D)Your friends will love you if you know how to identify the best pizza dough

B) When this presentation is over, you will want to cut up your credit card to avoid further fees.

Which of the following applies to the top fears of college students? A) Men are more fearful than women about speaking before a group. B) Women are more afraid than men in all four categories of the biggest fears. C) Men and women are equally afraid of all four of the biggest fears. D) Loneliness proved to be the biggest fear among college students.

B) Women are more afraid than men in all four categories of the biggest fears.

Which source below is LEAST LIKELY to be a trustworthy source for numbers and surveys? A) the U.S. Census Bureau B) cable news outlets like MSNBC and Fox News C) the Congressional Budget Office D) the Bureau of Labor Statistics

B) cable news outlets like MSNBC and Fox News

In doing research for a presentation, you need to collect data, which the chapter defines as A) statistics about the subject of your presentation. B) facts collected from a particular source. C) opinions from experts. D) any information from any source.

B) facts collected from a particular source

The best method of reducing your fear of public speaking is to avoid it as much as possible. A) true B) false

B) false

Topics for speeches never age. A good topic is a good topic over time. A) true B) false

B) false

Audiences decide if they want to listen to you and your speech A) before they ever see or hear you. B) in the opening minutes of your presentation. C) while someone else introduces you. D) when you reach your conclusion.

B) in the opening minutes of your presentation.

When someone refers to how high or low your speaking voice is, that person is referring to its A) range. B) pitch. C) fluency. D) shifts.

B) pitch.

You give a speech on the plight of battered women and how hidden halfway houses have helped them. Which pattern of organization would you use for that speech? A) cause/effect pattern B) problem/solution pattern C) topical-sequence pattern D) time-sequence pattern

B) problem/solution pattern

The technique for overcoming nervousness that includes progressive relaxation, visualization, and active engagement exercises is called A) operant conditioning. B) systematic desensitization. C) psychological reinforcement. D) Monroe Motivated Sequence.

B) systematic desensitization.

Non-native speakers of English should A) avoid making eye contact to focus on reading their notes. B) take more time to prepare their speech than native speakers. C) avoid setting goals until they develop more ability. D) realize they feel anxiousness native speakers can't relate to.

B) take more time to prepare their speech than native speakers.

Nathan is conducting research for a speech about laser eye surgery. Which of the following sources is most likely to contain errors? A) a newspaper interview with a laser eye surgeon in which the surgeon describes some common procedures B) a hospital website that describes the procedures and equipment used in laser eye surgery C) a magazine article that summarizes several recent studies on the risks and benefits of laser eye surgery D) a journal article in which a researcher describes the results of her study on the health effects of laser eye surgery

C) a magazine article that summarizes several recent studies on the risks and benefits of laser eye surgery

An audience evaluates your credibility as a speaker A) before you open your mouth to speak. B) while someone introduces you. C) in the opening seconds and minutes of your presentation. D) after you have completed your presentation.

C) in the opening seconds and minutes of your presentation.

Which source is NOT regarded as part of the popular press? A) magazine articles B) newspaper articles C) journal articles D) newspaper opinion pieces

C) journal articles

An outline that consists only of important words and phrases to remind you of the content of the speech is called a A) sentence outline. B) preliminary outline. C) key-word outline. D) draft outline.

C) key-word outline.

Another term for speaking loud enough for all to hear in a public speech is A) articulating. B) fluency. C) projecting. D) enunciating.

C) projecting.

Before you develop a sentence outline, you should prepare a preliminary one in which you write down ideas without concern for sentence construction. That preliminary outline is called a(n) A) advance copy. B) pre-sentence outline. C) rough draft. D) first try.

C) rough draft.

The body of the presentation includes all of the following EXCEPT A) the main message. B) an expansion of the topic announced in the introduction. C) the first indicators of the speaker's credibility. D) arguments, evidence, and proof.

C) the first indicators of the speaker's credibility.

"The United States needs to improve the quality of higher education" is a A) statement of purpose. B) topic. C) thesis statement. D) value statement.

C) thesis statement.

If you use a questionnaire in which you ask your audience to rank the importance of items such as wisdom, freedom, equality, and faith, you are assessing their A) attitudes. B) beliefs. C) values. D) politics.

C) values

Which item below is NOT a good tip for gathering information? A) Redefine your problem as you learn more about your topic. B) Use your library's online catalog and search engines. C) Organize and present information in a way that stresses particular points. D) Try to use everything discussed in a source or research study.

D) Try to use everything discussed in a source or research study.

It is best to narrow your topic for a speech A) once you realize you have taken on more than you can handle. B) after you have started additional research on the topic. C) after you have fully researched the topic. D) before you begin additional research on the topic.

D) before you begin additional research on the topic.

A smooth flow of words without unintended sounds or silence is referred to as A) pitch control. B) vocal variety. C) projection. D) fluency.

D) fluency.

A good tip for delivering a solid introduction is to A) start the speech as you move through the audience to the podium to make the experience more personal. B) fidget with something like a pen or keys to help ease your nerves. C) admit you did not have enough time to prepare as well as you would have liked. D) make an interesting statement to grab the audience's attention.

D) make an interesting statement to grab the audience's attention.

The normal rate of speaking for people in the United States is A) 124-190 words per minute. B) 100-123 words per minute. C) 89-99 words per minute. D) 50-88 words per minute.

A) 124-190 words per minute.

The written plan of the speech is done in outline form. A) true B) false

A) true

Which item below is NOT good advice for a useful audience analysis questionnaire A) Keep your questionnaire anonymous and confidential to encourage honest responses. B) Ask several open-ended questions to make sure you understand the deep values of your audience. C) Use the questionnaire to determine identifiable groups within the audience, such as students or parents. D) Notice whether there are categories into which practically nobody falls (e.g., no single individuals in the audience).

B) Ask several open-ended questions to make sure you understand the deep values of your audience.

The main goal of learning about speech apprehension and delivery is to A) rid you of your public speaking anxiety. B) make sure you don't have too much or too little anxiety about public speaking. C) convince you that public speaking is fairly easy to master. D) warn you against being overconfident and underprepared.

B) make sure you don't have too much or too little anxiety about public speaking.

Springfield Public Library has a program that allows patrons to search the library's entire collection over the Internet. This type of program is known as a(n) A) virtual library. B) online library catalog system. C) bibliographic reference. D) external reference system.

B) online library catalog system.

When selecting a topic for a public presentation, it is best to focus on A) what you have learned about most recently. B) what you have had the most difficulty learning. C) what you know or are willing to learn. D) what makes you angry.

C) what you know or are willing to learn.

The delivery mode that is most commonly used in the public speaking classroom is A) impromptu. B) memorized. C) manuscript. D) extemporaneous.

D) extemporaneous.

Cite sources accurately and often to avoid serious charges of A) information overload. B) slander. C) libel. D) plagiarism.

D) plagiarism.

The strongest predictor of speech performance is A) the speaker's physical appearance. B) the audience's attention span. C) the currency of the topic. D) the work put into preparation.

D) the work put into preparation.