Final Test in Speech

The steps of Monroe's motivated sequence

1. Attention 2. Need 3. Satisfaction 4. Visualization 5. Action

under normal circumstances, a speech of introduction should be no more than________ minutes long

2 - 3

When giving an informative speech on a subject that is highly technical, which of the following strategies should be used?

Assume that the audience knows nothing about the subject and use very simple language throughout the speech.

When speakers use a video for a presentation, they should do which of the following?

Avoid low-resolution video Edit the video to be no longer than 30 seconds Have it cued to begin at the correct spot

Which would be an appropriate topic for an informative speech about a concept? A. Making a pie B. The history of Easter C. Mysticism D. Johnny Depp

C. Mysticism

Which are types of visual aids?

Charts, Models, Demonstrations

What are the recommended ways to avoid abstractions when giving a speech?

Describe, Compare, Contrast

Which should a speaker do when completing the action stage (the fifth step) of Monroe's motivated sequence?

Explain how the audience should take action Say exactly what they want the audience to do

Which of the following are basic methods of speech delivery?

From memory Impromptu Extemporaneous Read from manuscript

In a speech persuading his audience to take precautions against tick bites, Frank first described Lyme disease, then discussed its symptoms and treatments. Next, he spoke about the experiences of three of his friends who had each come down with Lyme disease from tick bites after camping in a different state. In conclusion, he said, "As you can see from these three examples, everyone should take precautions against becoming infected with Lyme disease." Which of the following are ways that Frank failed to follow guidelines for reasoning form specific instance?

He made a generalization about a broad need for precautions from just three examples His conclusion was not reinforced with statistics on the prevalence of Lyme disease He assumed that if campers are prone to infection, everyone else is also prone to infection.

Which can be accomplished with delivery cues?

Helping to control the timing and rhythm of a speech Indicating when certain ideas or phrases need special emphasis

Which of following are types of credibility for public speakers?

Initial Credibility Terminal Credibility Derived Credibility

Which statements are true about the rate at which a person delivers a speech?

It depends on mood the speaker is trying to create It varies with the occasion

When demonstrating a process, sometimes speakers use themselves as a visual aid. What are the benefits of this?

It helps keep the audience involved It can add clarity for an audience It can help reduce speaker nervousness

Which of the following are guidelines for effective use of text on presentation technology slides?

Limit text to under 6 lines Use key words only

Sean gave a speech to his economics class that included a graph of income distribution over time. When the slide with his visual aid came up, he turned to face the screen, pointed out the major features of the graph, and explained to the audience what the various trend lines meant. What should Sean do differently?

Maintain eye contact with audience

Maurice is giving a speech about global warming and tells a story about an Eskimo village in Alaska that was abandoned. He does not mention that the village was abandoned because global warming had resulted in the melting of coastal ice shelves and frozen sub-soils, both of which helped protect the village from erosion by the sea. Maurice's audience finds his story interesting, but they do not understand why he told it. Which tip for using evidence did Maurice violate?

Make clear the point of your evidece

When giving a speech of introduction, you should

Make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate.

Ellen is preparing a persuasive speech about time management. Which of the following is an appropriate specific purpose statement for such a speech?

Practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural Work on establishing eye contact with the audience

In which organizational patterns does the first main point establish that there is a problem and the second ( and last) main point proposes a solution?

Problem-solution order

Georges is preparing a speaking outline for an upcoming presentation at a regional economics conference. His outline contains a number of points and subpoints, many of which are supported by complex statistics and quotations from his extensive research. Which of the following items should be fully written out in his notes?

Quotations Supporting statistics

Kristen tried to tell her audience of inexperienced computer users how to design their own Web page. She used computer terminology but did not clearly define those terms. What guidelines for effective informative speaking did Kristen violate?

She overestimated how much the audience knew about computer science She used language that was too technical for a general audience

Which are ways for a speaker to capture the audience's attention when using Monroe's motivated sequence?

Telling a dramatic story Making a startling statement Posing a question

Which of the following demonstrate the speaker's competence?

The speaker's intelligence The speaker's knowledge of the subject the speaker's expertise

PowerPoint and similar programs can reduce the effectiveness of a presentation if the speaker does which of the following?

Throws the presentation together quickly Reads the speech to the audience off the slides Allows technology to dominate the speech.

What is the primary purpose of practicing and improving your style of speech delivery?

To enhance the impact of your ideas To allow the audience to clearly understand your ideas To learn how to properly organize ideas

When preparing a presentation using presentation technology, you should do which of the following?

Use fonts that are easily read Keep the slides fairly simple Use limited amounts of text

Which of the following has been shown to reduce audience comprehension of the speaker's point?

Using nonessential images

When preparing a visual aid using technology for your speech, it is best to

avoid making it too fancy or too plain

The major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and _______

graciousness

When using a projection screen for visual aids, the speaker should be sure to stand

in a location that will not cast shadows

which visual aids are other options for showing that object?

photograph, model, video, drawing

When deciding whether to use a chart as a visual aid, you should remember that charts

should be uncluttered should not contain too much information help present blocks of information

Carol is giving a process speech about various gardening techniques. She does not follow a step-by-step order but instead chooses some important elements of the process: picking fruit, preparing the soil, watering plants, and buying seeds. Carol's speech uses ______ organization.

topical Carol's speech discusses techniques rather than steps