Public Speaking Final

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Why should we consult topical authorities even if we know a lot about our speech topic?

Because we need to speak beyond our personal opinion and experience

We gain integrity as speakers by unifying our

Inner and outer selves

What is secondary research?

Searching for what other people already know

Which of the following speech topics might best be organized chronologically?

The steps required for writing a solid resume

What is true of popular quotations?

They are notoriously suspect/questionable

A common problem with the use of acronyms for speech organization and transitions is

They can seem trite They can seem forced

What is misinformation?

Unintentionally erroneous information

Monroe's 5-Step Motivated Sequence begins with audience attention and ends with

a call to audience action

What is apologetics

a defense of faith

What is a "myth" (mythos) in the deepest, classical sense?

a religion-like narrative

For Christians, what is a group presentation?

a shared calling to use the gift of communication cooperatively to serve an audience

What kind of a story is a metanarrative?

a story that makes sense of others

A descriptive form of informative speech on the general topic of phone apps would not

advocate for one app over a different one

The problem-solution approach to logical persuasion often works well when the audience

already feels the burden of the problem

What is a cue?

an unintentional nonverbal signal

Audience attitudes are essentially

biases

An ad hominin argument is an attack on someone's

character

intrapersonal communication

communication with oneself

"This is how you are to build it: The ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide and thirty cubits high" (Gen. 6:15). What is this verse is an example of?

concreteness

With what type of communication was the ancient art of public speaking associated?

conducting theatrical performances

Engaging informative speeches are like a

drama

What is the Main Idea for a speech similar to?

elevator pitch

What should we normally include in a speaker introduction?

event sponsors the purpose/value of the speech for the audience speaker credentials

What is autobiographical research?

examining one's own experiences

At or near the beginning of an informative speech we need to

explain or illustrate how the info will meet audience needs

Which of the following is not a traditional public speaking purpose

expressing

What describes a virtuous speaker?

good character

What free, online search engine provides one of the easiest ways of accessing citations for scholarly articles on various topics and by various scholars?

google scholar

What is identification in public speaking?

helping the audience identify with us and others

When might we poke fun at a person being honored

if we can sensitively address endearing quirks or foibles, not failings

Which type of question might work best in a speech introduction?

inclusive

"Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS" (John 19:19). What kind of trope (figure of speech) was the sign an example of?

irony

What is a neologism?

made up word

Biblically speaking, how might we think about each other as members of a group?

mutual neighbors called to serve one another

What word do the author and his wife use to prevent escalating arguments?

ouch

What part of group work is usually best done by one person?

overseeing media/technology

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be open to you" (Matt. 7:7). What are Jesus' words an example of?

parallelism

Which type of public speaking probably requires the most patience

persuading

According to Aristotle, what is rhetoric?

persuasive speech

Extemporaneous speaking usually requires

rehearsing without extensive notes memorizing transition statements memorizing stories

A speech outline includes

short list of points ideas that support the Main Idea complete sentences

In ancient Greece and Rome, what was epideictic oratory?

speaking designed for public ceremonies speaking in a way that would show off one's speaking abilities speaking designed to criticize opponents or praise friends

What is extemporaneous speaking?

speaking from an outline

What is usually the most inclusive way to both begin and end meetings?

taking turns speaking around a circle

What is techno-magic?

the belief that there are technological solutions to just about every human problem

What does the Greek concept of kairos (time) mean?

the right and fitting moment—such as when to say something

How should the speaker move when doing a stage video?

the speaker should stay in a designated spot on the stage unless the director suggests otherwise

What does Frederick Buechner say about some speaking occasions

they can give us a glimpse of what life is all about

What's wrong with the following Main Idea for a speech: "This speech is about TV, parents, and children."

too general

Deductive reasoning (or argument) involves

using a general statement or principle to make specific conclusions

Inductive reasoning (or argument) involves

using specific information to make a general conclusion

What is a malapropism?

using the wrong word for a similar one

We should mark up our extemporaneous speech outline because

we remember visually it makes it easier to keep track of where we are in the speech

What is a good practice for attire/clothing on video?

wear solid colors avoid clothing with company logos wear non-seasonal clothing

Addressing an audience at a celebratory occasion borrows meaning from ancient forms of

worship

It is usually a bad idea to begin a speech with

A joke An off-topic tale A rhetorical question

An effective way to begin a speech is often with

A relevant story A significant fact A relevant quotation

What is a lie

A statement intended to deceive

What is the difference between a summary and preview transition statement?

A summary statement looks back, whereas a preview looks forward in the speech

As a general rule, how much of the presentation time should be reserved for Q&A?"

10%

According to the author, how many times should we usually rehearse extemporaneous speech?

3-5

As a result of confirmation bias, we tend to seek information that

Confirms our existing biases

What is primary research?

Discovering for ourselves what others do not yet know


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