Final Exam Review

"Conducting regular car maintenance" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for a speech.

False

"Now that we have explored the problem, let's turn to the solution" is an example of an internal preview.

False

"To inform my audience how to build a bird house and about the migratory patterns of birds" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for a speech.

False

"To persuade my audience to contribute to the campus blood drive" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of policy whose aim is passive agreement.

False

A speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.

False

A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a dissolve ending.

False

A speech dominated by abstract words will almost always be clearer than one dominated by concrete words.

False

A speech urging Congress to construct a memorial in Washington, D.C., to recognize women's contributions to the American Revolution is an example of a commemorative speech.

False

According to your textbook, an internal summary must be used after each main point in a speech.

False

According to your textbook, listening to understand a classroom lecture is an example of appreciative listening.

False

According to your textbook, the three major criteria against which to test documents that you locate on the Internet are authorship, graphics, and interactivity.

False

After choosing a topic, the next step in speech preparation is determining your specific purpose.

False

Antithesis and alliteration are excellent ways to enhance the imagery of a speech.

False

As your textbook explains, Wikipedia is usually the only source your need when researching your speeches.

False

As your textbook explains, focusing on a speaker's delivery and personal appearance is an excellent way to strengthen your listening skills.

False

As your textbook explains, persuasion takes place only if the audience is strongly in favor of the speaker's position by the end of the speech.

False

As your textbook explains, using inclusive language in a speech is important primarily as a matter of political correctness.

False

As your textbook makes clear, a vivid, richly textured extended example is usually effective regardless of how well it is delivered.

False

Audience analysis and adaptation affect all aspects of speechmaking except for the delivery of the speech itself.

False

Communication scholars use the term "identification" to refer to the way speakers use stereotypes to analyze the demographic traits of their audience.

False

Connotative meaning is precise, literal, and objective.

False

Delivery cues should be included on both the preparation and speaking outlines.

False

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

False

If you advocate a new policy in a persuasive speech, your main points will usually fall naturally into topical order.

False

If you use a tape recorder or a digital recorder in a research interview, you should keep it secret from the person being interviews.

False

In topical order, the main points proceed from top top bottom, left to right, front to back, east to west, or some similar route.

False

Is a speech is 45 minutes long, an audience can be expected to keep track of as many as a dozen main points.

False

It is impossible to listen too hard.

False

It is seldom necessary to write out quotations in full in a speaking outline.

False

Like magazine and journal articles, most documents posted on the Internet have been subjected to close editorial review.

False

Listening is a passive process, while critical thinking is an active process.

False

Most often, a speaker's general purpose will fall into one of two categories - to inform or to demonstrate.

False

No matter what the occasion, listeners will have fairly definite expectations about the kinds of speeches appropriate for the occasion.

False

Research has shown that examples have little effect on listeners' beliefs and actions.

False

Speeches arranges in problem-solution order are divided into four main parts.

False

The aim of successful speechmaking is to gain a desired response from listeners even if the speaker must compromise his or her beliefs to do so.

False

The fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to convey information about the subject being commemorated.

False

The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to provide a biography of the speaker being represented to the audience.

False

The need for audience analysis and adaptation is one of the major differences between public speaking and everyday conversation.

False

The only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use of words such as "In conclusion."

False

The primary purpose of speechmaking is to demonstrate your command of the topic.

False

The purpose of a speech of introduction is to introduce the person receiving an award or honor.

False

The speaking outline follows a different pattern of symbolization and indentation from the preparation outline.

False

The speaking outline is essentially a manuscript of your speech.

False

The specific purpose of a speech usually "sums up" the main points to be developed in the body of the speech.

False

Unlike testimony, which can easily be quoted out of context, statistics are difficult to manipulate for biased purposes.

False

When giving a speech of introduction, you should be sure to praise the speaking skills of the main speaker.

False

You can almost always count on the reliability of Internet research materials found through major search engines such as Google and Yahoo.

False

You should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic.

False

As your textbook explains, when you locate an abstract of a magazine article, you should feel free to cite the article in your speech on the basis of the abstract alone.

Flase

"Above all, you need to know..." is an example of a signpost.

True

"Are Our Bridges Safe?" would be an appropriate title for a speech on bridge safety.

True

"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country" is an example of an antithesis.

True

"The Olympic flame burns inside every competitor, igniting their desire to win gold" is an example of a metaphor.

True

"The three most distinctive traits of Chow Chows are their black tongues, their thick coats, and their manes" is an example of a well-worded central idea for a speech.

True

"To persuade my audience that Citizen Kane is the greatest movie of all time" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of value.

True

A "rhetorical question" is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.

True

A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples of speeches for special occasions.

True

A hypothetical example describes an imaginary of fictitious situation.

True

A speech praising the bravery of the firefighters killed in New York on September 11, 2001, is an example of a commemorative speech.

True

Acceptable testimony can include either statements from recognized experts or from ordinary people with special expertise on the topic.

True

According to your textbook, it is usually best to prepare the body of the speech before the introduction.

True

According to your textbook, the introduction, body, and conclusion should all be labeled in a speech preparation outline.

True

Active listeners give their undecided attention to the speaker in a genuine effort to understand her or his point of view.

True

As defined in your textbook, a speech of presentation is a speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.

True

As your textbook explains, working out a speech introduction in detail can boost a speaker's confidence.

True

Audience size, the physical setting for the speech and the audience's disposition toward the topic, the speaker, and the occasion are all elements of situational audience analysis.

True

Effective commemorative speeches depend above all on the speaker's use of language.

True

Egocentrism means that audiences typically approach speeches by asking "Why is this important for me?"

True

Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction of a persuasive speech than in the introduction of an informative speech.

True

Even though a persuasive speaker's goal is to influence the audience's beliefs or actions, she or he still has an ethical obligation to present evidence fairly and accurately.

True

Every speech contains two messages - the one sent by the speaker and the one received by the listener.

True

Experts advise that you use Internet research to supplement, not to replace, library research.

True

How well a speech is organized affects how listeners view the speaker's competence and trustworthiness.

True

If you cannot identify the author of a document on the Internet, you should try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document.

True

In most cases, you should round off statistics when presenting them in a speech.

True

In the most common system of outlining, main points are identified by roman numerals and subpoints by capital letters.

True

Including the specific purpose with your preparation outline makes it easier to asses how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose.

True

It is important to keep your audience in mind as you formulate the specific purpose for your speech.

True

Language needs to be appropriate to a speaker herself or himself, as well as to the audience, topic, and occasion.

True

One of the major obstacles to listening effectively is that the brain can process many more words than can be spoken in a minute.

True

Peer testimony is made up of opinions from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic.

True

People need effective listening skills in almost all occupations.

True

Persuasion is the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing people's beliefs or actions.

True

Recognizing that some of your listeners may have racial, ethnic, cultural, or sexual orientations that bear upon your topic is part of demographic audience analysis.

True

Referring back to the introduction in your conclusion is a good way to give the speech psychological unity.

True

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

True

Research indicates that even when we listen carefully, we understand and retain only about half of what we hear.

True

Speeches arranged in chronological order follow a time pattern.

True

The central idea of a speech often emerges after you have done your research and have decided on the main points of the speech.

True

The difference between informing and persuading is like the difference between teaching and advocating.

True

The mean - popularly called the average - is determined by summing all the items in a group and dividing by the number of items.

True

The most effective order for the main points of a speech depends upon the topic, the specific purpose, and the audience.

True

The preview statement in a speech introduction identifies the main points to be discussed in the body.

True

The target audience is that portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade.

True

The three major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and graciousness.

True

The visual framework of a preparation outline shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas.

True

The words we us to label an event determine to a great extent how we respond to that event.

True

To be most effective in a speech, statistics need to be interpreted and explained in terms that are meaningful to the audience.

True

Under normal circumstances, the introduction should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of a speech.

True

Using language with a strong rhythm can increase the impact if a speaker's words.

True

When making a preparation outline, you should state your main points and subpoints in full sentences to ensure that you develop your ideas fully.

True

When speaking to persuade, you need to think of your speech as a kind of mental dialogue with your audience.

True

When taking research notes, it is important to distinguish among direct quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas.

True

When trying to persuade listeners that are skeptical about your position, you need to deal directly with the reasons for their skepticism.

True

When you discuss a question of policy, you must deal with three basic issues - need, plan, and practicality.

True

When you listen to the campaign speech of a political candidate for the purpose of accepting or rejecting the speaker's message, you are engaged in critical listening.

True

You can only improve your own speeches by listening carefully to the speeches of other people.

True

Your most important task before conducting a research interview is to work out the questions you will ask during the interview.

True

Your textbook recommends using visual aids to make statistics easier for listeners to comprehend.

True