Mcom module 2

At her cousin's birthday, Dominica stands up, raises her glass, and says she hopes this is the start of the best year ever for her cousin. Dominica is giving what type of special occasion speech?

A toast

Lucia is attending a birthday dinner for her best friend, Havala. After everyone has ordered their meal, Lucia stands up, raises her glass, and gives a short speech in which she summarizes some of her favorite memories with Havala and wishes her a happy birthday. What type of special occasion speech has Lucia given?

A toast

In which situation would a eulogy be most appropriate?

Abdul is attending a memorial service for his uncle.

James is hosting his company's annual awards dinner. Before he gives out the awards, he makes a speech about how the company recently lost a major client and a disagreement that is occurring between two of the company executives. Audience members exchange unhappy looks. What has James failed to do?

Match the emotional tone of the event.

Which type of group speaking format primarily consists of discussion between group members and often involves controversial topics on which members offer differing points of view?

Colloquium

What are the major types of group presentations?

Colloquiums Forums Group oral reports Symposiums

Which statement about cultural groups and communication behaviors is true?

Cultural groups may vary widely in how they view communication behaviors.

When would a speech of recognition most likely be given?

During an awards ceremony

True or false: When selecting a speech topic, you should avoid choosing a topic that will require you to conduct additional research.

False

True or false: When selecting a speech topic, you should avoid choosing a topic that will require you to conduct additional research. True false question.

False

When brainstorming potential topics, you should avoid writing down topics that might not fit your purpose.

False

A city council is holding a meeting to discuss what to do about an empty lot adjacent to the city park. At this meeting, residents may ask questions and offer recommendations to the council. What type of presentation is this an example of?

Forum

Members of the group and audience offer questions and comments to each other.

Forum

Which group presentation format is the most interactive and involves group members and listeners exchanging questions and offering comments?

Forum

Which statement about the effect of age on listeners' attitudes is true?

Older listeners tend to prefer a straightforward presentation style.

When would a speech of commemoration most likely be given?

On the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

When considering whether a speech topic is right for you, what topics should you focus on?

Ones that are meaningful to you Ones you care about

In what type of group presentation does one person present a speech on the group's behalf?

Oral report

Which statement about political orientation and audiences is true?

Political leanings affect the persuasiveness of the evidence presented.

With regard to speaking context, what does purpose refer to?

Why the audience has come to hear the presentation

What should speakers do when presenting to an audience of diverse physical and mental capabilities?

Make modifications, such as speaking clearly, to sensitively accommodate listeners' needs.

Which statements about distractions during a presentation are true?

Many distractions can be addressed prior to the presentation. Listeners often appreciate if you acknowledge how the distraction is affecting them.

A speech honoring the opening of a new interstate bridge is a speech of

dedication or speech of dedication

The most interactive group presentation format is the , which involves group members and audience members exchanging questions and comments.

forum

Min is giving a speech on how to build a PowerPoint presentation. Min's speech is best described as a speech to ______.

inform

When considering whether or not to make a remark about a particular culture, what question should you ask yourself?

"Could this be interpreted as offensive?"

What questions can help you effectively analyze your audience?

"What benefits will listeners get from my presentation?" "What knowledge about my topic do listeners already possess?"

Adrianna is attending her uncle's funeral and will be giving a speech. What kind of speech will Adrianna most likely give?

A eulogy

At her grandmother's funeral, Maria stands up and gives a short speech. She talks about her favorite memories of her grandmother and how much she will miss her. What type of speech is Maria giving?

A eulogy

Which type of speech is used primarily to honor the memory of a person who has died?

A eulogy

The board of an association of freelance graphic designers is considering changing the way the association accepts and posts job listings. The board wants to present the changes to association members, ask members for their opinions, and give members a chance to ask questions and offer their own ideas. What type of group presentation would best fit the board's needs?

A forum

Who or what is a speech of recognition given to honor?

A person receiving an award

Which statement about audience size and formality is true?

A presentation addressing an audience of 150 people should be more formally structured than a presentation addressing 15 people.

For which occasion would a toast be most appropriate?

A retirement party

Who or what does a speech of commemoration honor?

A significant event in history

What is an audience of older adults most likely to appreciate?

A simple, straightforward presentation style

Cassie is giving a speech at the opening of a new city park named for the city's first female mayor. What type of speech is this is an example of?

A speech of dedication

Lydia, the president of a marketing association, is giving an award to Tim. During her speech, Lydia explains the award criteria and identifies Tim's achievements. What type of special occasion speech is Lydia giving?

A speech of recognition

Yessica is receiving a salesperson-of-the-year award. Her boss, Kareem, gives a short speech explaining the criteria for the award and noting Yessica's achievements. What type of speech is Kareem giving?

A speech of recognition

Which example best illustrates a group oral report?

A team of students researches trends in cohabitation, and one of the students presents the team's findings to their sociology class.

Who or what does a speech of dedication honor?

An important place

In which situation would a speech of dedication most likely be given?

At the opening of a new library

What is the act of thinking carefully about listeners' characteristics to make sure you address them in the most effective manner?

Audience analysis

What should speakers do if given a speaking time limit?

Be realistic about the amount of material they can address.

What would help a kinesthetic learner gain the most from a speech about how to bake a pie?

Being allowed to measure and mix the ingredients

What is the first thing you must do when identifying appropriate speech topics?

Brainstorm ideas for potential topics.

Terence is delivering a public speech. What term is likely to exclude audience members who do not engage in heterosexual relationships?

Bride

A medical association has gathered a group of medical professionals to debate the pros and cons of vaccines in various situations. The professionals hold a variety of views, and certain questions inspire some heated exchanges. What type of group presentation is this an example of?

Colloquium

Group members discuss a predetermined topic in front of an audience.

Colloquium

The organizer of a comic convention has gathered a group of bloggers who write about comics to debate in front of an audience the virtues of various comic book series. The debate is respectful and good-natured, but the bloggers each have strongly held views and are not afraid to defend them. What type of group presentation is this an example of?

Colloquium

What type of presentation are members of a group engaging in when they discuss a predetermined topic with each other in front of an audience?

Colloquium

An individual delivers a speech on behalf of a team.

Group oral report

Which situation would likely warrant a speech of recognition?

Hiro is receiving a lifetime achievement award in biology.

Maura will be speaking at a business conference next month. Which speech would be most appropriate for the occasion?

How to Communicate More Effectively as a Team

When choosing a speech topic, what should your priority be?

Identifying a topic that is appropriate for the audience

Florence plans to give a speech on how to recognize a replica Chanel handbag. What type of speech is she planning to give?

Informative

Teaching the audience something new is the primary goal of what type of speech?

Informative

Which type of speech focuses primarily on helping the audience learn something they do not already know?

Informative

What questions should you ask when considering whether a potential speech topic is right for your audience? (Choose all that apply.)

Is this topic at the appropriate level for my audience? Will my audience care about this topic?

Which statement about allotted speech time is true?

It is better to end a little early than to end a little late.

Megan starts off a meeting by mimicking Aryan, one of her coworkers in the branch office in Mumbai, India, who pronounces words in a way she finds amusing. Several of her co-workers laugh, and she reminds everyone that she loves Aryan and thinks he is a great guy. How should Megan reflect on her behavior?

It is inappropriate because it could offend people, regardless of her intent.

Which statement about professional presentations is true?

It is possible for a professional speech to have more than one goal.

Which event would most likely call for a speech of recognition?

Lala is receiving an award for her engineering work.

What should you do while brainstorming speech topics?

List as many ideas as you can think of.

Kamala is addressing a diverse group of business people at a conference about the importance of balancing work and personal life. Which term would help her avoid excluding anyone when she discusses important individuals in her audience's personal life?

Loved ones

Hamid plans to give a presentation to a group that he knows contains several people with sight impairments. What should he do to sensitively accommodate these listeners?

Make his visuals large to improve their visibility. Verbally describe his visuals with some detail.

What should speakers do to avoid unintentionally offending people when speaking to a diverse group?

Use culturally sensitive speech.

What is the final step in identifying appropriate speech topics?

Select topics that will fit the occasion.

Which statement about identifying appropriate speech topics is true?

Selecting topics that you are familiar with will help you speak confidently and will add to your credibility.

So-yeon is leading a two-hour-long mandatory safety procedures meeting at her company. Considering the purpose of the meeting, what might she assume about her audience? (Choose all that apply.)

She should try to be as clear and concise as possible. Her listeners may have difficulty paying attention.

At a true crime convention, the three hosts of a podcast each choose a different missing person case to discuss. When it is their turn to present, they each deliver a speech, one after the other. What type of group presentation is this an example of?

Symposium

During what type of group presentation does each member of a small group make an individual presentation, one after another, on a common topic?

Symposium

Each group member makes a separate speech, one after the other, on a common topic.

Symposium

Five artists each give a presentation, one after the other, on a different painting style. What type of group presentation are these artists participating in?

Symposium

What does conducting an audience analysis enable speakers to do?

Tailor their presentation to their listeners.

What is the term for telling people something they already know as if they did not already know it?

Talking down to them

If you are unaware that your listeners have very little experience with your topic, what are you most at risk of doing?

Talking over their heads

Over the next month, Jorge plans to give presentations to several audiences at his company. Which audience requires the most formally structured presentation?

The 30 office managers who work in the western division.

What is included in the speaking context? (Choose all that apply.)

The amount of time available The audience's size The audience's purpose

Which statement best defines persuasion?

The process of guiding people to behave in a certain way or hold a particular opinion

What are traits of good speeches of introduction?

They are brief. They focus on interesting information.

What are common traits of wealthy audiences that speakers should be aware of?

They are often resistant to change. They often own homes or investment portfolios. They are often more educated than low-income audiences.

Which statement about speeches of introduction is true?

They may be used by a speaker to introduce himself or herself.

What are common traits of low-income audiences that speakers should be aware of?

They tend to be liberal in their thinking. They tend to embrace change and new ways of thinking.

What is the goal of a persuasive speech?

To convince people to think or act in a particular way

What are common goals of introductory speeches?

To inform listeners of a person's background To teach listeners about a person's notable characteristics

What are common goals of professional presentations?

To introduce To persuade To inform To entertain

What is the term for a short speech made in tribute to the person or people being honored at an event?

Toast

Which types of speeches are used to honor people or their memory?

Toasts Speeches of recognition Eulogies

True or false: Audience analysis involves learning what the audience already knows about your topic and how the audience will benefit from your presentation.

True

True or false: Speakers can avoid distractions by planning ahead of time.

True

Ouida is hosting a charity event where several people will be giving short speeches. After everyone has arrived, she goes to the podium and says a few words about the first speaker's background and accomplishments so that the audience understands who the person is. Ouida is giving speech to ______.

introduce

Listeners who are liberal are more likely to be persuaded by arguments from sources that ______, whereas listeners who are conservative are more likely to be persuaded by arguments from sources that ______.

lean liberal; lean conservative

Carlito and his sales team have put together a sales pitch for their company's new packaging machinery. A potential buyer has contacted Carlito and asked to meet with him to learn more about the new machinery. Carlito agrees and tells his team that he will take the lead and give the presentation, and they can help answer questions after his speech is done. Carlito is planning to give a(n) ______.

oral report

Margot is the head of an advertising team. She and her team have been working hard to create a new advertising campaign for a brand of toothpaste. When it is time to meet with the client, Margot presents the slogans and ads the team has designed. This is an example of a(n) ______.

oral report

If Carlos wants to convince his listeners to adopt, rather than purchase, their next pet, he is most likely giving a speech to ______.

persuade

Mirai is giving a speech on why cities should ban single-use plastic products such as straws. This is best described as an example of a(n) ______ speech.

persuasive

A group presentation that involves each member making an individual speech, one after the other, on a common topic, is a(n)

symposium

A group presentation that involves each member making an individual speech, one after the other, on a common topic, is a(n) .

symposium

The audience's size and the time available for your speech are components of ______.

the speaking context