CST 100 Midterm

What percentage of the US population experience a high degree of fear of public speaking? 1. 20% 2. 60% 3. 10% 4. 50%

1. 20%

Choose an appropriate outfit to wear during a speech. 1. Button down shirt, slacks and a sweater 2. Flip-flops, shorts and a T-shirt 3. Dangling jewelry, button down shirt and slacks 4. Sleeveless top and jeans

1. Button down shirt, slacks and a sweater

Jose wants to describe the evolution of Stonehenge for his audience. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern? 1. spatial 2. chronological 3. causal 4. comparative 5. topical

2. Chronological

In the Audience Analysis acronym I shared in class, the "D" stands for? 1. Delivery 2. Demographics 3. Details 4. Distance

2. Demographics

What are some of the causes of public speaking stress? 1. Being overprepared 2. Trying to please everyone 3. All of the above 4. Having the wrong objectives

3. All of the above

What is one way to build confidence before your speech? 1. Delay your presentation 2. Memorize your speech 3. Breathe & release 4. Wing it

3. Breathe & release

What must you do first to overcome speaking anxiety? 1. Practice your speech 2. Breathe 3. Identify what leads to the anxiety 4. Overcome the anxiety

3. Identify what leads to the anxiety

How much of delivery time should be devoted to eye contact? 1. 15-20% 2. 70-80% 3. 50-60% 4. 80-90%

4. 80-90%

Which of the following would be an example of a specific purpose statement? 1. "The Danger of Bog Turtle Extinction" 2. To persuade 3. Bog turtle habitats must be protected because the species is nearly extinct, their habitats are sensitive to intrusions, and building development will almost certainly wipe out the remaining population of turtles. 4. At the end of my speech, my audience will be convinced that zoning laws should prohibit building on bog turtle habitats.

4. At the end of my speech, my audience will be convinced that zoning laws should prohibit building on bog turtle habitats.

What method of delivery involves using a teleprompter? 1. Memorized 2. Extemporaneous 3. Impromptu 4. Manuscript

4. Manuscript

Which of the following is not true about effective speeches? 1. They require a good deal of preparation 2. They need a clear organization pattern 3. They need points that are relevant to the audience 4. The longer they are, the better 5. They need to have a clear purpose

4. The longer they are, the better

Choose which could be classified as demographic. 1. Do you believe in Democratic or Republican views? 2. Do you agree that prayer should be in schools? 3. What do you value? 4. What is your age?

4. What is your age?

We analyze our audience in order to create a ___________ with our audience? 1. disconnection 2. path to understanding 3. strategy 4. bond

4. bond

A(n) _______________ summarizes the main points of the speech in a sentence or two and provides for the audience an overview of what the speech is about. 1. specific purpose statement 2. general purpose statement 3. attention getter 4. thesis statement

4. thesis statement

What percentage of jobs today involve some form of pubic speaking? A. 70% B. 50% C. 20% D. 90%

A. 70%

"You presented your speech very well. Your examples and credible sources allowed me to learn a great deal about World War II. I didn't know that some of the townspeople hide our U.S. soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge. That was very brave of them." A. Informational Listening B. Appreciate Listening C. Relational Listening D. Empathetic Listening

A. Informational Listening

The period in Geek history that gave rise to democracy is known as: A. The Age of Homer B. The Age of Aristotle C. The Renaissance D. The Age of Plato

A. The Age of Homer

To actively listen, you must engage in its three main elements: _________, __________, and __________. A. attention, attitude, and adjustment. B. announcement, anticipation, and acknowledgment. C. attention, allowance, and anticipation. D. acknowledgment, attitude, and anticipation.

A. attention, attitude, and adjustment.

"The story you told about you and your sister in Disneyland really helped me to understand your relationship. I could also relate to it as I had a similar experience with my brother when we went there when we were 4 and 6 years old." This is an example of __________, whereas, "That was great, Jane," is not an example of this. A. constructive feedback B. ethos C. active listening D. active feedback

A. constructive feedback

Plato advocated what form of inquiry? A. dialectic B. educational C. oratorical D. rational

A. dialectic

If a student finds a speech on the Internet or borrows a former speech from a roommate and recites that speech verbatim, __________ has occurred. A. global plagiarism B. incremental plagiarism C. lost footnote plagiarism D. patchwork plagiarism

A. global plagiarism

Using clear and vivid language, the sixth speaking competency, includes: A. language that is exceptionally imaginative B. lots of jargon C. utilizing as much slang as possible D. using high level vocabulary without regard to the audience's knowledge of the topic

A. language that is exceptionally imaginative

Felicia had a hard time hearing the speaker because there was loud music playing in the hallway outside of the conference room. Felicia was experiencing A. physical noise B. cultural noise C. physiological noise D. psychological noise

A. physical noise

The three general purposes for speaking in public are: A. to inform, to persuade, to commemorate/entertain B. to coerce, to roast, to tell jokes C. to praise, to grieve, to celebrate D. to eulogize, to review history, to plan

A. to inform, to persuade, to commemorate/entertain

"I had already cited that author and didn't want the audience to think all of my information was from some outside source," or "I couldn't remember where I learned the information," are some rationales for not citing sources. These are considered: A. unethical rationales. B. moral rationales. C. creative rationales. D. ethical rationales.

A. unethical rationales.

When speaking persuasively, the effective speaker: A. uses credible evidence and sound reasoning B. does not support the claims with evidence C. does not define the problem and/or the solution D. does not include a call to action

A. uses credible evidence and sound reasoning

"This is absolutely the best Stevie Nicks album I've ever listened to! Her songs are a perfect mix of classics and new found favorites." A. Informational Listening B. Appreciate Listening C. Relational Listening D. Empathetic Listening

B. Appreciate Listening

__________ occurs when we are listening, aiming to gain information with which we will evaluate a speaker, or the product or proposal the speaker is endorsing. A. Empathetic Listening B. Critical Listening C. Relational Listening D. Appreciative Listening

B. Critical Listening

Sophists, Greek philosophers and teachers who focused on the theology, metaphysics and the sciences, were characterized by Plato as: A. free-thinking, talented educators B. superficial manipulators of rhetoric and dialectic C. logical thinkers D. being of sound mind and body

B. superficial manipulators of rhetoric and dialectic

__________ is an exchange of responsible and trustworthy messages determined by our moral principles. A. Interpersonal communication B. Ethical listening C. Ethical communication D. Social awareness

C. Ethical communication

The greatest Roman orator is considered to be: A. St. Augustine B. Draco C. Marcus Tullius Cicero D. Rene Descartes

C. Marcus Tullius Cicero

"I know that this is difficult for you to talk about, but I want you to know that I will not judge you and that I am hear to listen. We've known each other a long time, and I'm interested in what you have to say." A. Informational Listening B. Appreciate Listening C. Relational Listening D. Empathetic Listening

C. Relational Listening

therefore I am" is attributed to: A. Aristotle B. St. Augustine C. Rene Descartes D. Thomas Sheridan

C. Rene Descartes

The only major thinker on rhetoric associated with the Middle Ages is considered to be: A. St. Andrew B. Rene Descartes C. St Augustine D. Pope Leo IX

C. St Augustine

Effectively listening requires concentration and a focused effort that is known as __________. A. pseudo-listening. B. informational listening. C. active listening. D. passive listening.

C. active listening.

The transactional model of communication is: A. a model that does not acknowledge context as important B. simpler than the linear model of communication C. an ongoing, circular process D. very complex and hard to understand

C. an ongoing, circular process

The Elocutionary Movement focused primarily on: A. dialectic B. logic C. delivery D. reasoning

C. delivery

A(n) __________ is one who actively interprets shared material and analyzes the content and speaker's effectiveness. A. passive listener B. ethical speaker C. ethical listener D. None of the above.

C. ethical listener

Audiences are more responsive when you find a means to tap their __________, by appealing to curiosity, challenging them, or providing contextualization. A. extrinsic motivation B. constructive motivation C. intrinsic motivation D. apprehensive motivation

C. intrinsic motivation

Responsible public speakers must actively avoid _________ and remain committed to honesty and integrity at all costs. A. paraphrasing B. diversity C. plagiarism D. inclusive language

C. plagiarism

You are given an assignment to present an informative speech, and you decide to discuss Peace One Day, a campaign that promotes a single day of worldwide cease-fire, allowing crucial food and medicine supplies to be shipped into warzone areas. By doing so, you are utilizing the opportunity to __________ about growing social issues. A. discredit information B. increase judgments C. raise awareness D. promote opinions

C. raise awareness

The three parts of the linear model of communication are: A. sender, message, receiver B. actor, amplification, audience C. sender, channel, receiver D. speaker, speech, audience

C. sender, channel, receiver

The first speaking competency is: A. to have a good introduction B. to leave the audience laughing C. to select a topic that is appropriate to the audience and the occasion D. to summarize your speech with a good conclusion

C. to select a topic that is appropriate to the audience and the occasion

"I appreciate what you are saying, and I understand why you feel that way and have such a conflict with your supervisor. I believe we can work together to find an appropriate resolution." A. Informational Listening B. Appreciate Listening C. Relational Listening D. Empathetic Listening

D. Empathetic Listening

The "listener's lean," or the physical behaviors that communicate the message or the feedback from the listener, is considered: A. Verbal Communication B. Passive Listening C. Participatory Communication D. Nonverbal Communication

D. Nonverbal Communication

Athens became the center of western civilization during the reign of: A. Draco B. Plato C. Homer D. Pericles

D. Pericles

The three rhetorical trends of the modern period are: A. ethos, pathos, logos B. rhetoric, sophists, philosophical relativism C. humanist, Christianity, renaissance D. epistemology, belles lettres, elocutionary

D. epistemology, belles lettres, elocutionary

"I think that fixing a car is one of the most important things you can learn how to do. Am I right, guys?" This is example of a speaker NOT using __________. A. "You" language B. sexist language C. "I" language D. inclusive language

D. inclusive language

Three areas where public speaking skills will benefit you are: A. entertainment, persuasion, information B. when arguing, when sharing, when grieving C. in church, in an auditorium, on stage D. personal, professional, public

D. personal, professional, public

For the Greeks, the art of public speaking was first and foremost a means to: A. grieve B. inform C. entertain D. persuade

D. persuade

When we consider "worldview," the overall framework through which we see, think about, interpret and interact with the world, epistemology refers to: A. our belief system B. our value system C. our relationship to the universe and to other people D. the way we acquire knowledge and/or what counts as knowledge

D. the way we acquire knowledge and/or what counts as knowledge

A good speech can be disorganized if you use your voice well. True False

False

A head bobber is someone who chooses a single person to focus on with eye contact during a speech. True False

False

A strong introduction guarantees your speech will be successful. True False

False

Cognitive Restructuring is the anxiety resulting from fear of public speaking. True False

False

Communication Apprehension is defined as an internal process through which individuals can deliberately adjust how they perceive an action or experience. True False

False

Ethical feedback must always be positive in nature. True False

False

Listening is a critical skill that only benefits you academically. True False

False

Listening is a physiological response to sound waves moving through the air into our ears causing our eardrums to vibrate. True False

False

The Elocutionary Movement focused primarily on reasoning. True False

False

The Roman Senate was the onnly permanent governing body that did not make us of debate. True False

False

The sender, chanel, and noise are the elements of the linear model of communication. True False

False

The term "communicate" refers only to the speaker. True False

False

When speaking to a diverse audience, it's important to use language that's offensive. True False

False

When you examine your audience, you are using the data sampling audience analysis method. True False

False

With Ethos, a speaker aims to appeal to the audience's emotions, trying to trigger sympathy, pity, guilt, or sorrow. True False

False

A(n) _______________ outline is the one the speaker uses while composing and practicing a speech.

Preparation

What are the two "P's" required for good speech delivery?

Preparation and Practice

A thesis statement should summarize your main points in a sentence or two. True False

True

According to the text, the key to public speaking is effectively answering the "How do I create a message that will connect with my audience?" True False

True

All individuals involved in the communication process have ethical responsibilities. True False

True

Anticipating what we will say in response to the speaker is a detractor, or a barrier, to effective listening. True False

True

Anyone can learn to give effective presentations. True False

True

Audience analysis by inference is when you use inductive reasoning and qualitative data gathering. True False

True

Benefits of public speaking can be personal, professional, or public. True False

True

During the Middle Ages, as Christianity grew in power, rhetoric was condemned as a pagan art. True False

True

Ethical speakers strive to achieve responsible speech goals by promoting gender, racial, and cultural diversity, using inclusive language, refraining from using hate speech, raising social awareness about important issues when possible, and understanding the balance of free speech with responsibility to audience members. True False

True

For the Greeks and Romans, no man could be rhetorically successful if they did not possess high character, or ethos. True False

True

For the Greeks, the art of public speaking was first and foremost a means to persuade. True False

True

Francis Bacon, a prominent figure of the modern period, advanced the scientific approach to the study of rhetoric. True False

True

Humanists believed rhetoric, not philosophy, to be the primary discipline, because it is through human language that humans access the world. True False

True

In the transactional model, communication is seen as an ongoing, circular process. True False

True

Messages include both verbal and non-verbal behaviors. True False

True

Noise refers to anything that interferes with message transmission or reception. True False

True

One speaking competency is to successfully adapt the presentation to the audience. True False

True

The Renaissance revived interest in classical culture. True False

True

The ancient Greeks called the art of public speaking "rhetoric." True False

True

The three general purposes for speaking in public are: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. True False

True

The way a word sounds is called pronunciation. True False

True