final - speech

All informative speeches should be organized using the topical pattern of organization. - true - false

false

Although storytelling used to be an essential skill for human communication and survival, modern audiences are no longer interested in listening to stories during speeches. - true - false

false

An after-dinner speech is basically a stand-up routine. - true - false

false

An important strategy that you can use to reinforce your points is to read the content of your presentation media verbatim to your audience. - true - false

false

Appearance does not impact a speaker's credibility. - true - false

false

As you conduct your research, try to focus on one perspective in order to reinforce your assumptions. - true - false

false

At the end of your working outline, you should list the references for your speech-the sources of all the supporting material you included. - true - false

false

Clearly documenting reliable sources to support your speeches is not as important as it used to be. - true - false

false

Effective interviewers are consistent and do not ask questions that are not on the interview guide. - true - false

false

Ethnocentric listeners usually respond positively to a speaker who does not share their cultural background. - true - false

false

Extemporaneous speaking allows speakers to adjust to audience feedback. - true - false

false

Fair use allows you to use limited portions of an author's work without crediting the source of the information. - true - false

false

For Monroe's Motivated Sequence to be effective in a persuasive speech, the first step is the most important one. - true - false

false

Hypothetical examples are based on actual events. - true - false

false

If used correctly, presentation software will basically give your speech with minimal input from you. - true - false

false

If you are concerned that you may offend you audience with certain words, you can use idioms in place of the disagreeable words. - true - false

false

If you do not intend to plagiarize a source, it is not considered plagiarism. - true - false

false

A speech about a process facilitates an audience's understanding of how something is done, how it works, or how it has developed. - true - false

true

A speech of tribute is likely to follow the narrative organizational pattern. - true - false

true

A transition that indicates a key move in a speech, making its organization clear to the audience is called a signpost. - true - false

true

A transition that indicates a key move in a speech, making its organization clear to the audience is called a signpost. -true - false

true

ALL words are symbols that stand for something else. - true - false

true

According to more sophisticated communications models, the process of communication is impacted by noise. - true - false

true

According to your textbook, "primacy effect" notes that audiences are more likely to pay attention to and recall what a speaker presents at the beginning of a speech. - true - false

true

According to your textbook, for an informative speech to connect with listeners it needs to have three qualities: be meaningful, be clear and be well argued. - true - false

true

According to your textbook, one common type of informative speech would be a speech about a concept. - true - false

true

According to your textbook, when presenting an informative speech it is important to avoid expressing your personal views on a topic. - true - false

true

An after-dinner speech is a light-hearted speech meant to entertain. - true - false

true

An effective attention getter can help to reduce a speaker's nervousness. - true - false

true

Award recipients should thank the presenter, organization, and audience; demonstrate humility; and keep their remarks succinct. - true - false

true

Because women's voices are often harder to hear than men's voices, women should speak at a higher volume and with a slightly lower pitch to help their audiences understand them. - true - false

true

Dialect is the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation used by a group of people. - true - false

true

Eulogies are a type of tribute speech. - true - false

true

Fallacies in evidence involve errors in the quality or consistency of the evidence the speaker uses to support her claim. - true - false

true

Jason's informative speech on Italian restaurants in town has three main points. Look them over and select the type of organizational pattern that best fits this structure. I. Restaurants on the east side of town II. Restaurants in the downtown area III. Restaurants on the west side of town - spatial - topical - narrative - chronological

- spatial - tropical - narrative - chronological

According to your textbook, what is the maximum number of relevant things you should use for most classroom presentations? - 1 to 5 - 4 to 6 - 8 to 10 - 15 to 20

15 to 20

Which of the following is true about culture and speech delivery? - Effective speech delivery styles are the same no matter what the cultural background of speakers and audiences. - American audiences may perceive a speaker as nervous, but Asian audiences might view the same behavior as modesty. - Audiences should adapt themselves to the speech delivery style of the speaker's culture rather than expect the speaker to adapt to them. - People in East Asian countries like to draw attention to themselves with showy delivery styles.

American audiences may perceive a speaker as nervous, but Asian audiences might view the same behavior as modesty.

Definitions enable speakers to accomplish which of the following? - Help audience members understand a topic's scope. - Increase the likelihood that the speaker and the audience think about the topic in similar ways. - Tell the audience what the speaker won't be talking about. - Definitions enable speakers to accomplish all of these.

Definitions enable speakers to accomplish all of these.

Which type of delivery is also referred to as "structured spontaneity?" - Manuscript - Extemporaneous - Memorized - Impromptu

Extemporaneous

One advantage of RWA is that - RWA is electronic. - you need very little preparation to use them in your speech. - you do not need to face your audience while using them. - RWA provides a sense of immediacy to your speech.

RWA provides a sense of immediacy to your speech.

Ellen is preparing a persuasive speech about time management. Which of the following is an appropriate specific purpose statement for such a speech? - To explain to my audience why strategies for time management are useful. - To demonstrate to my audience why strategies for time management are useful. - To amuse my audience with stories about time management failures. - To convince my audience to make use of one of the excellent time management tools available online.

To convince my audience to make use of one of the excellent time management tools available online.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for managing your audience during your speech? - Respond calmly to rude or hostile audiences. - Adjust your speaking space. - use dramatic gestures to keep your audience interested - involve your audiences

Use dramatic gestures to keep your audience interested.

An excellent medium for documenting good ideas during a brainstorming session is ____. - a document camera - overhead transparencies - a flip chart - a model

a flip chart

Nicole's informative speech on starting a fantasy football league would be a speech about ____. - a process - an event - a person - an object

a process

When including information from a research interview in your speech, include all of the following EXCEPT - the interviewee's full name. - what makes the interviewee an expert on the topic. - the interviewee's title. - the interviewees address

address

The thesis of your speech should - be written as a single declarative sentence. - capture the essence of your speech. - incorporate the main points you plan to address. - all answers are correct

all answers are correct

Which of the following is true when presentation software is used effectively? - Audiences pay increased attention to speakers. - Audiences understand main ideas better. - Audiences retain information well. - all of the following are true when presentation software is used effectively

all of the following are true when presentation software is used effectively

A speech's introduction can be enhanced by - a timely and appropriate joke - presentation media - visual aid - all of these answers are correct

all of these answers are correct

When putting together a speech, you typically develop the four main parts in which order? - conclusion - introduction body and transition - introduction conclusion body and transitions - body and transitions - introduction - conclusion - introduction - body and transitions conslusions

body and transitions - introduction - conclusion

Alison has prepared an informative speech entitled "Tracing the History of the Electoral College." Which organizational pattern did Alison most likely use for this speech? - spatial - tropical - narrative - chronological

chronological

Slippery slope fallacy, begging the question, and false dilemma fallacy are examples of fallacies in - reasoning - claims - responding - evidence

claims

As Mary is finishing her research interview, she quickly summarizes the main points of the interview and thanks the interviewee for her time. Mary was using which of the following interviewing strategies? - conclusion preview - closure statement - post interview conversation - interview guide

closure statement

Models are especially useful for ____. - describing and explaining scientific topics that involve a relatively large physical structure. - eliciting an emotional response from an audience. - documenting ideas brought up during an interactive brainstorming session. - participatory exercises.

describing and explaining scientific topics that involve a relatively large physical structure.

Speakers who use mobility aids should - place a table or podium between themselves and the audience - avoid using note cards when speaking extemporaneously and simply memorize the speech. - handle any presentation issues spontaneously as they arise during the presentation. - determine in advance if standing or sitting for the presentation will be the most practical.

determine in advance if standing or sitting for the presentation will be most practical

When Dave thinks to himself, "How can Roberta possibly believe in that?" he is experiencing - listening anxiety - internal noise - ethnocentrism - blocked dialogue

ethnocentrism

Comparative evidence, ad populum, and appeal to tradition are examples of fallacies in -reasoning. - claims. - responding. - evidence

evidence

Which of the following is NOT discussed in your textbook as one of the four core parts of every speech? - evidence - introduction - conclusion - body

evidence

Which delivery style do audiences tend to prefer? - impromptu - memorized - manuscript - extemporaneous

extermporaneous

A question of ____ asks whether something is true or false. - policy - attitude - fact - value

fact

"Qualifier" is another word for the claim. - true - false

false

A discussion in which a moderator asks questions of experts on a topic in front of an audience is called a round table discussion. - true - false

false

A preview of main points in a speech introduction should be a long and detailed description of the main areas you intend to cover in your speech. - true - false

false

A white board or chalkboard is an excellent way of presenting materials during your speech. - true - false

false

Due to the advances in technology and information on the Internet, books are no longer a key source of information for your speech. true false

false

In an argument "reasoning" is the position or assertion a speaker wants the audience to accept. - true - false

false

In audience-centered public speaking, the speaker is considered the starting point and the audience is the end point. - true - false

false

In most public speaking situations, there is no way to respond verbally to the speaker. - true - false

false

Information found in an encyclopedia is an example of a primary source. - true - false

false

Informative speakers should use a large amount of presentation media in order to keep the audience's attention. - true - false

false

It is a good idea to include verbal hedges in your language so your audience will not be offended. - true - false

false

Most words have several connotative meanings and infinite denotative meanings. - true - false

false

Since audiences expect to be entertained, you should always use the latest and most complicated presentation technology available. - true - false

false

Speech anxiety never occurs after a speech is finished. - true - false

false

Statistics used as supporting materials are never subject to interpretation and manipulation. - true - false

false

The body of a speech includes the introduction, main points, and the conclusion. - true - false

false

The main point of brainstorming is to select the specific topic you will talk about in your speech. - true - false

false

To be respectful, you should respond to a speaker's message only if you agree. - true - false

false

With inductive reasoning the speaker argues from the general principle to the specific instance. - true - false

false

With practice, it is possible to completely eliminate speech anxiety. - true - false

false

With some exceptions, most search engines search the entire web. true false

false

You can use words to transfer information or ideas from your mind to others' minds. - true - false

false

You should never use more than one type of presentation media during a speech. - true - false

false

Progressive relaxation exercises that focus specifically on relaxing your body in preparation for a speech or the day of your presentation target all of the following areas EXCEPT - mouth - hands and arms - feet and legs - tongue

feet and legs

The guidelines for effectively presenting an after-dinner speech include - using a lot of presentation media - talking about serious topics - focusing on a theme - designing the speech to persuade the audience

focusing on a theme

In a(n) ____, the group responds to questions from the audience. - round table discussion - oral report - forum - panel discussion

forum

____ involves monitoring news sources to analyze and assess the information produced by those sources. - gatewatching - gatekeeping - information selecting - cyber critiquing

gatewatching

"Two local restaurants have seen an increase in business since the football stadium was built, so all restaurants have benefitted" is an example of which fallacy? - Slippery slope - Red herring - False dilemma - hasty generalization

hasty generalization

The Communication Anxiety Regulation Scale can help you find out: - how to reduce your uncertainty. - how high your speech anxiety level is. - how you typically respond to public speaking situations. - how listeners evaluate you.

how you typically respond to public speaking situations

The meanings words conjure up exist - in your mind. - in a dictionary. - in each different culture. - None of these answers are correct.

in your mind

In the HURIER model, assigning meaning to the sounds you've received based on your own experience and knowledge is referred to as - understanding - interpreting - hearing - remembering

interpreting

For any topic, a more forceful, passionate style of delivery is generally expected by - large audiences in big rooms - audiences in small meeting rooms - online audiences - student audiences in classrooms

large audiences in big rooms

Which type of testimony do journalists often use when reporting on human-interest stories? - expert - celebrity - lay - functional

lay

Hearing, understanding, remembering, interpreting, evaluating, and responding are the six components that combine to form what process? - communicating - listening - hearing -cognition

listening

When effectively delivering a speech the speaker should - constantly scan the room from side to side - turn and point to the projector screen when making a point about a digital slide or transparency. - look at all audience members. - stand on one side the room to address the audience.

look at all audience members

Which of the following is the least interactive sphere of communication? - expressive technology - face - to - face - mass media - mediated personal communication

mass media

"Into each life a little rain must fall" is an example of a(n) - simile. - analogy. - mnemonic device. - metaphor

metaphor

All of these are proofs or appeals used in public speaking identified by Aristotle EXCEPT - logos - pathos - mythos - ethos

mythos

The statement, "The elderly woman is an excellent artist," is an example of - arbitrary language - redundant language - reversible language - noninclusive language

noninclusive language

Which of the following refers to emotional appeals? - mythos - pathos - ethos - logos

pathos

One aspect of accuracy in informative speaking is - developing a speech that incorporates high levels of mythos. - developing a speech that incorporates high levels of pathos. - making the information in the speech especially easy for the audience to understand. - recognizing that audience members act as gate watchers

recognizing that audience members act as gatewatchers.

If an informative speaker wants to highlight locations or areas in a particular place, then the ____ pattern of organization would be the most effective. - chronological - cause and effect - narrative - spatial

spatial

Which pattern of an organization is most appropriate for describing an object, a place, or how something is designed? - topical pattern - chronological pattern - cause and effect pattern - spatial pattern

spatial pattern

During a videoconference, speakers should - speak clearly and crisply -organize their materials while others group members are speaking. - go over their time limit if needed so all information is presented. - exaggerate gestures to be sure the camera captures them.

speak clearly and crisply

Carol's reference to the impact of visitors on the Rocky Mountains in her speech about the fragile ecosystem of the mountains is considered a(n) - general example - specific example -hypothetical example - imaginative example

specific

Which type of example gives listeners the most detail? - specific examples - hypothetical examples - general example - supportive examples

specific example

Ron's informative speech on how to swing a golf club properly is probably best described as which type of an informative speech? - Speech about objects or places - Speech about people - speech about processes - speech about ideas or concepts

speech about processes

Because they appeal to logic, audience members generally find ____ can be convincing in persuasive situations. - definitions - examples - statistics - narrative

statistics

Internal summaries perform two functions for the speaker. They remind the audience of the key points the speaker has already talked about, and - they establish a contrast between the introduction and main points of the speech - they signal that the speech is drawing to a close - they introduce the first main point of the speech - they link previous points with the upcoming one

they establish a contrast between the introduction and main points of the speech

Two primary tasks in the opening portion of an interview are - to establish rapport and provide orientation. - to establish your need for information and confirm the interviewee's credentials. - to set up recording equipment and provide the interviewee with a list of questions you will ask. - to state the purpose of the interview and obtain initial data, such as the correct spelling of the interviewee's name.

to establish rapport and provide orientation

If Yvette's specific purpose for her speech is "to educate the audience about nanotechnology," this speech likely has which general purpose? to inform to persuade to entertain to celebrate

to inform

Kellie is preparing a speech in which she plans to demonstrate how to make a hummingbird feeder using recycled materials. Which pattern of organization should she use? - spatial pattern - topical pattern - cause and effect pattern - chronological pattern

topical pattern

Which of the following is least likely to occur in an introduction of a speech? - Preview main points - Get audience's attention - establish credibility - transitions

transitions

"Transitions" is the formal term for a word, phrase, or sentence used throughout a speech to mark locations in the organization and clearly link the parts of a speech together. - true - false

true

Argument forms the foundation of persuasion. - true - false

true

During group presentations all group members should display active listening skills. - true - false

true

Early models of human communication suggest information moves in a singular direction, from sender to receiver. - true - false

true

Managing one's time effectively demonstrates respect for the audience. - true - false

true

Mindfulness involves consciously focusing on a situation and maintaining awareness of what you say and how others respond. - true - false

true

Mindlessness can act as a barrier to effective listening. - true - false

true

Most public speaking situations require critical listening. - true - false

true

One way speakers can involve the audience is asking for volunteers to do something. - true - false

true

Relabeling involves assigning positive words or phrases to the physical reactions and feelings associated with speech anxiety. - true - false

true

Relating your own narrative personalizes the topic and helps listeners understand why you chose it. - true - false

true

Similes, metaphors, rhymes, and alliteration are examples of using visual language in a speech. - true - false

true

Spatial organization links points together based on their physical relationships, such as their locations. - true - false

true

The question and answer session following a group's formal presentation is called a forum. - true - false

true

The thesis statement helps make your audience aware of what's coming in your speech and keeps them on track and involved throughout your presentation. - true - false

true

The word "should" usually suggests that you are looking at a question of policy pattern. - true - false

true

There is no direct relationship between a word and the thing it represents. - true - false

true

Webidence refers to using real-time web access in your speeches. - true - false

true

With skillful research and delivery, almost anything that is important or interesting to a speaker can be made important or interesting to an audience. - true - false

true

You should always make sure your audience has an unobstructed view of your presentation - true - false

true

In which step in Monroe's motivated sequence does the speaker show the audience the benefits of the proposed solution or the costs of not implementing the solution or both? - need - visualization - call to action - satisfaction

visualization

For women, the most challenging aspect of speech delivery is - voice volume. - being seen behind the podium. - appropriate attire. - too much eye contact.

voice volume

All of the following questions help you find multiple points of view on your topic EXCEPT -Who might be knowledgeable about this topic? - What organizations address this topic? - What events are happening related to this topic? - what secondary sources are available for this topic

what secondary sources are available for this topic

All of the following are referred to as noise EXCEPT - your values - a fire engine's siren - a whispered conversation and laughter behind you - a text arriving on your phone - a stuffy room

your values

A question of value asks whether something is good or bad. - true - false

true

You can make the audience a part of your speech by: - All of these are strategies for involving audience members in your speech. - asking for volunteers. - referring to what others have said in their speeches. - calling on specific audience members.

All of these are strategies for involving audience members in your speech.

After-dinner speeches are always given after the audience has had dinner. - true - false

false

"Um," "ah," and "you know" are examples of vocalized pauses. - true - false

true

As the best man for your friend's wedding, you are expected to give a special toast at the wedding reception. What type of speech should you prepare? - a speech of tribute - an elevatory speech - a roast - public testimony

a speech of tribute

The review of the main points of a speech normally follows - a transition word or phrase that indicates you are moving to the conclusion. - the introduction. - the attention getter. - the references.

a transition word or phrase that indicates you are moving to the conclusion

Which of the following can be accomplished with the use of a document camera? - Zoom in on a specific part of a small or medium-sized object. - Display a highly detailed image. - Show something using your hands, like assembling a small handicraft. - all of these activities can be accomplished with a document camera

all of these activities can be accomplished with a document camera

According to Roman philosophers and scholars, you need this to form the groundwork for learning about public speaking. - arrangement - invention - delivery - memory - all of these answers are correct

all of these answers are correct

According to the research which one of the following types of speech practice greatly reduced the anxiety of people who were especially anxious about public speaking? - recording yourself giving your speech - practicing in front of an audience of four or more people - watching a recording of these speech - all of these answers are correct.

all of these answers are correct

As you review your working outline, you should apply which of the following principles to help you identify what points to include and what points to leave out? - balance - clarity - relevance - all of these answers are correct

all of these answers are correct

Using a video clip during your speech could - elicit an emotional response from the audience. - disturb the relationship between speaker and audience. - improve the audience's recall of your speech. - all of these answers are correct

all of these answers are correct

Which of the following is discussed as a tip for effective presentation of media? - Speak to the audience, not your media - Consider the room and audience - Practice with your media - All of these answers are correct.

all of these answers are correct

Distance speaking involves ​- All of these answers are correct. - researching a topic. - presenting ideas and information effectively. - a human source sending a message to a human audience. - transmitting a presentation to various locations online.

all of these are correct

Sarah is going to a concert to hear her favorite band play. While there she will likely be engaged in what type of listening? - mindful - critical - empathetic - appreciative

appreciative

Which of the following is one of the "five arts of public speaking"? - storytelling - mindfulness - arrangement - research

arrangement

Which individual listening filter refers to how much you like or dislike something? - beliefs - values - attitudes - experience

attitudes

The guidelines for effectively presenting a speech of acceptance include - using the manuscript method of delivery - taking personal credit for the achievement - being succinct - maximizing your accomplishments

being succinct

The linear or transmission model of communication consists of - communication in a single direction. - a group of people exchanging messages. - communicators as both senders and receivers. - two-way communication.

communication in a single direction

Hypothetical examples are based on - conjecture. - facts. - personal experience. - None of these answers are correct.

conjecture

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in your text as a method to help you effectively relate your topic to the audience? - choose a topic that is relevant to the audience - personalize the message by using a storytelling approach - correct any errors made by previous speakers to enhance your believability - demonstrate concern or empathy for others

correct any errors made by previous speakers to enhance your believability

According to your textbook, while male and female speakers are equally capable, according to your textbook, female speakers are viewed as more influential and persuasive. - true - false

false

Diaphragmatic breathing, meditation breathing, and tension-release breathing exercises are part of what technique used to prepare for a speech? - deep breathing exercises - progressive relaxation - visualization - decreasing uncertainty

deep breathing exercises

According to your textbook, it is almost always the case that handouts should only be given out BEFORE your speech. - true - false

false

According to your textbook, when using digital slides a speaker should write out complete sentences⎯rather than just key words or phrases. - true - false

false

If you misstate a point, get your ideas out of order, or mispronounce a word, you should quickly point out your mistake and apologize to the audience before moving on. - true - false

false

In a nomination speech, the nominator should speak for the same amount of time as the nominee. - true - false

false

In a syllogism, both premises must hold true for the conclusion to be true - true - false

false

Listening is the physical process of receiving sounds. - true - false

false

Memory, the fourth "art" of public speaking, refers to strategies that help audience members remember speech content for as long as possible. - true - false

false

Monotone is the best pitch to use when giving a speech. - true - false

false

The attention getter should never last more than 10 seconds to ensure that you have enough time to deliver the main points of your speech. - true - false

false

The conclusion of your speech is the least important of the four speech parts. - true - false

false

The digital divide refers to the differences between online communication and personal communications technology. - true - false

false

The interests, needs, and expectations of your audience have little or no bearing on your speech. - true - false

false

Visualization involves seeing yourself making mistakes during your speech so that you can correct them ahead of time. - true - false

false

When giving a speech to entertain, your goal is to reinforce, modify, or change audience members' beliefs, attitudes, opinions, values, and behaviors. - true - false

false

When you give a speech on a question of fact, you focus mainly on reinforcing or changing how people behave. - true - false

false

Where and when you are giving a speech has very little to do with selecting your topic. - true - false

false

Your language is likely more formal in everyday speaking than when presenting a speech. - true - false

false

The question-and-answer session following a group's formal presentation is called a ____. - panel discussion - round table discussion - symposium - forum

forum

Which of the following is NOT recommended for managing your voice when delivering your speech? - articulate words clearly - speak loudly enough - incorporate vocalized pauses - vary rate, pitch, and volume

incorporate vocalized pauses

When a speaker supports a claim with specific instances or examples she is utilizing ____ reasoning. - causal - analogical - inductive - deductive

inductive

Which historical age was noted for the development of mass media, such as newspapers and radio? - classical - industrial -information - prehistoric

industrial

If the topic of your speech is rock climbing and your specific purpose is to familiarize your audience with basic rock climbing equipment, then the general purpose of your speech is to - persuade - entertain - advise - inform

inform

"A copy of an object, usually built to scale, that represents the object in detail" is the description of which presentation media? - handout - sound recording - model - document camera

model

Using the ____ pattern of organization for an informative speech can add suspense and drama to the topic. - chronological - cause and effect - narrative - spatial

narrative

"The Allure of Old Baseball Fields: Wrigley and Candlestick Parks" is an example of an informative speech about - objects and places - people and other living creaqtures - processes - events

objects and places

When developing your complete sentence outline, each main point or sub-point should express - your views about your topic - several ideas so you have options during your speech - only one idea - none of these answers are correct

only one idea

While researching his speech on the Salvation Army, Omar found a particularly useful quotation. During his speech, he put the quote into his own words. In doing so, Omar is ____ the quotation. - paraphrasing - copying - plagiarizing - integerating

paraphrasing

A question of policy asks what course of action should be taken or how a problem should be solved. - true - false

true

Mary's speech inspired many people in her audience to give blood at the earliest opportunity. This type of speech would fall into which of the following categories? - informative - persuasive - controversial - entertaining

persuasive

____ speakers fulfill the role of proponent on a topic. - entertaining - persuasive - invitational - informative

persuasive

Which of the following is NOT a type of special occasion speech? - after dinner speech - persuasive speech - award presentation - tribute

persuasive speech

Effectively managing your technology requires - an assistant - planning and practice - a degree in technology - the ability to ad lib at the last minute

planning and practice

A well balanced speech has - an introduction and conclusion of equal length. - an even number of transitions. - at least two sub-points per main point - points which are about equal in importance

points which are about equal in importance

When presenting in videoconference, presenters should - use paper rather than note cards. - avoid preparing too much because then they don't appear spontaneous. - prepare digital slides in advance. - not use presentation media.

prepare digital slides in advance

Which of the following types of outlines is most likely written on your note cards? - complete sentences - working - presentation - all of these answers are correct

presentation

Which patterns of organization is most appropriate for convincing audience members to agree with a course of action? - Problem-solution pattern - Cause and effect pattern - Spatial pattern - Chronological pattern

problem solution pattern

Effective tributes and eulogies - provide inspiration - are lightheaded and entertaining - avoid emotion - rely on an impromptu delivery

provide inspiration

____ occurs when an individual sends just one or two messages to people outside that individual's social group. - public communication - organizational communication - small - group communication - mass communication

public communication

The ____ element of an argument indicates the strength of an assertion. - reasoning - qualifier - evidence - claim

qualifier

Johnny's persuasive speech on the "effectiveness of vitamin pills" is most likely addresses which type of question? - question of fact - Question of evidence - Question of policy - Question of value

question of fact

Michele's persuasive speech on the "causes of autism" is most likely addresses which type of question? - Question of fact - Question of evidence - Question of policy - Question of value

question of fact

Which of the following principles are NOT discussed in your textbook regarding the construction of your main points? - clarity - relevance - research - balance

research

Public speaking in the time of the Greeks was called - rhetoric. - pathos. - mythos. - noise

rhetoric

For a(n) ____, only the group members attend and there is no audience. - round table discussion - oral report - forum - panel discussion

round table discussion

___ involves identifying what is important and what is not from all the information you receive every day. - defensiveness - selective listening - information overload - critical listening

selective listening

According to your textbook, which of the following organizational pattern is generally more effective for questions of value? - chronological - spatial - topical - all of the answers are correct

spatial

Eun-Jeong wanted to select an organizational pattern that would help her encourage audience involvement and participation. Which pattern should she use? - spatial - cause and effect - topical - narrative

spatial

When you combine your general purpose, topic, and audience to identify the particular objective you want to accomplish, you have formed the ____ of your speech. - specific purpose - general outline - thesis - working outline

specific purpose

If you want to quantify the magnitude of a problem in your speech, you may want to use - definitions - examples - statistics - testimony

statistics

Each of the following is one of the eight elements of audience-centered public speaking EXCEPT - noise - storytelling - speaker - channel

storytelling

Bill transitioned to his third main point with the words, "Finally, good study habits require evaluating what works and what doesn't." What type of transition did Bill use? - contrasting - reinforcing - summarizing - ordering

summarizing

____ are a words, phrases, or sentences used throughout a speech to mark locations in the organization and clearly link the parts of a speech together. - connections - signposts - transitions - connectives

transitions

"Signposts" are a kind of transition that let your audience know where you are in your speech and where you are going. - true - false

true

For informative speeches that demonstrate how to do something, the best approach is to use a chronological pattern that leads the audience through the process step by step. - true - false

true

Hearing a speech is different from listening to a speech. - true - false

true

In a speech of introduction, the speaker should prepare the audience for the speaker AND the occasion. - true - false

true

In an informative speech a speaker describes, explains or demonstrates something but does NOT tell the audience what to think or do about it. - true - false

true

In an outline, subordinate points are those that are under the main points, and provide evidence and information that support your main ideas. - true - false

true

In applying the cause-and-effect pattern of organization to speeches on questions of fact, the speaker must clearly demonstrate causation. - true - false

true

In deductive reasoning the speaker argues from the general principle to the specific instance. - true - false

true

In the research interview process, your first step is to select the interviewee(s). - true - false

true

Informative speakers can make a speech topic come alive by connecting the topic to the audience in meaningful ways. - true - false

true

Institutional stories tell us how individuals should act in the organization and the values it emphasizes. - true - false

true

Integrating visual and auditory imagery in the conclusion of your speech can make your topic more memorable and reinforce your purpose. - true - false

true

It is a good idea to use all your senses when you are listening to a speech, in order to get clues about the speaker's feelings on the topic. - true - false

true

Keywords in a presentation outline identify topics or speaking points of primary interest or concern. - true - false

true

One way to heighten the audience's interest in a topic is to use similes that juxtapose objects, processes, or ideas in unique and novel ways. - true - false

true

Persuasive speakers advocate a particular view on a topic they want the audience to adopt. - true - false

true

Phrasing the thesis of your speech clearly helps you to identify exactly what you want to say to your audience. - true - false

true

Public speaking is as much about listening as speaking. - true - false

true

Speakers often use analogies to help an audience understand something new to them. - true - false

true

Speakers should avoid citing too many facts and statistics during a speech to avoid losing the attention of audience members. - true - false

true

Speeches on questions of value don't necessarily ask the audience to change their behavior. - true - false

true

The main points of your speech should be about equal in importance relative both to your topic and to the other points. - true - false

true

The most useful ideas usually emerge from brainstorming on your own, but asking another knowledgeable person to brainstorm with you can also work. - true - false

true

When using digital slides in your speech, you should strive to offer a high contrast between the color of the slide background and the color of the text. - true - false

true

When you ask a rhetorical question in your speech, you are encouraging your listeners to think about the answer, but they will expect you to provide the answer as part of your speech. - true - false

true

Your temperament may influence your level of speech anxiety. - true - false

true

A point or sub-point should have at least how many pieces of information to support it? - two - five - one - ten

two

All of the following search strategies are listed in your textbook EXCEPT - use only one search engine - use a variety of keywords - search for more than text - use the advanced search options

use only one search engine

When Carlos was preparing his speech, he carefully saw himself completing each step in a positive, detailed, systematic way. This approach is called - mediation breathing - relabeling - visualization - progressive relaxation

visualization

When evaluating and selecting your topic, it is important to consider each of the following EXCEPT - your own interests. - resource availability. - the audience. - what topics others are speaking on - the audience and the occasion

what topics others are speaking on