Public Speaking Final

A eulogy is given to allow someone to say goodbye to one part of his or her life as he or she is moving on to the next part of life. True False

False

An external justification is the process of reducing cognitive dissonance by voluntarily changing a behavior, belief, or attitude. True False

False

Current, cutting-edge sources are mandatory for all topics. True False

False

Explaining why your audience should care about your speech topic is part of the need step in Monroe's motivated sequence. True False

False

Roasts can be delivered for the purpose of congratulating someone for an honor, a new job, or getting married. True False

False

Which of the following is not part of the need step in Monroe's motivated sequence? A speaker needs to give a clear and concise statement of the problem. A speaker needs to provide some kind of evidence that shows the ramifications or consequences of the problem. The speaker needs to clearly state the attitude, value, belief, or action you want your audience to accept. A speaker needs to point to the audience and show exactly how the problem relates to them personally.

The speaker needs to clearly state the attitude, value, belief, or action you want your audience to accept.

"Health-care professional" is a more inclusive term than "woman doctor." True False

True

One of the biggest mistakes entertaining speakers can make is to deliver one generic speech to different groups without adapting the speech to the specific occasion. True False

True

Using a particular linguistic device repeatedly will weaken its power. True False

True

You should use a variety of support types in your speech. True False

True

A premise is: a logical assumption upon which to build a case. preexisting knowledge shared by the audience. a statement that provides supporting evidence. a starting point for testing evidence in reverse. a thesis statement that contains expert opinion.

a statement that provides supporting evidence.

Speaking from notecards instead of a manuscript: adds to your credibility as a speaker. creates an illusion of speaker preparation. detracts from your credibility as a speaker. indicates it will be a very short speech. tells listeners the speaker is unprepared.

adds to your credibility as a speaker.

Inclusive language: avoids implying that one group is more important than another. carefully avoids acknowledging differences among people. includes both masculine and feminine pronouns together. refers to the specific cultural identities of audience members. uses politically correct terms for all categories of humans.

avoids implying that one group is more important than another.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four ingredients to entertaining speeches? be adaptive to your audience be adaptive to the occasion be adaptive to the rhetorical situation be mindful of the time be prepared

be adaptive to the rhetorical situation

Powerful language: alienates almost all audiences. can influence audience members. is intense, enthusiastic language. is most effective in a conclusion. is unfair and should be avoided.

can influence audience members.

Penelope is an audience member in an introductory public speaking class. One of her peers is delivering a speech on why fireworks should be banned. The arguments her peer is making sound good, but when Penelope analyzes what is actually being argued, the arguments start falling apart immediately. What type of elaboration has occurred in this scenario? alternative central peripheral outer

central

One way support is used in a speech is to: bring the audience's curiosity to a high level. clarify the ideas expressed in the speech. reiterate and reinforce the important points. surprise the audience with obscure information. use an impressive amount of information.

clarify the ideas expressed in the speech.

Definitions should be used in such a way as to: clarify the speaker's meanings to the whole audience. develop details as deeply and minutely as possible. establish the tone, beginning with the introduction. impress the audience with the speaker's knowledge. maintain the flow of the speech for the whole time.

clarify the speaker's meanings to the whole audience.

Sam really likes Joann, a girl he's been dating for a few weeks. The problem is Sam is a Republican and Joann is a Democrat, and Sam isn't sure he can see himself in a long-term relationship with someone of a different political party. Based on this scenario, what is Sam experiencing? cognitive behavior cognitive dissonance persuasive behavior persuasive dissonance

cognitive dissonance

Upon completing the new pediatrics wing at the local hospital, the hospital invited the person who donated the money to have the wing built to consecrate the hospital wing. Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking does this represent? acceptance dedication eulogies farewell introduction

dedication

Extemporaneous speaking is: a careful word-for-word reading of a prepared message. delivery of a carefully planned and rehearsed speech using notes. the delivery of a speech prepared by a person who can't attend. the presentation of a short message with no advance preparation. speaking that emphasizes meanings through subtle vocal cues.

delivery of a carefully planned and rehearsed speech using notes.

Saying "poor" instead of "burdened with impecuniousness" is an example of: economy. obscenity. obscure language. power. variety.

economy.

Which type of speech is designed to captivate an audience's attention and regale or amuse them while delivering a clear message? entertaining speech call-to-action speech informative speech persuasive speech rhetorical speech

entertaining speech

Which of the following statements is true about entertaining speeches? entertaining speakers can deliver one generic speech to different groups. entertaining speeches require little to no preparation at all. entertaining speakers can use the same material across different audiences. entertaining speeches usually last from 30 to 45 minutes. entertaining speeches should be both personally effective and socially appropriate.

entertaining speeches should be both personally effective and socially appropriate.

The denotative meaning of a word is: clear, even for a conceptual word. essentially a dictionary definition. the one meaning everyone shares. the underlying significance. universally understood.

essentially a dictionary definition.

Conversational public speaking style is: careful, restrained, and precisely worded. characterized by informal colloquialisms and slang. expressive and perceived by the audience as natural. a style used when the audience is homogeneous. unprepared, unrehearsed, uncontrived, and easy.

expressive and perceived by the audience as natural.

Eye contact can be a powerful tool because it: conveys a charismatic quality. has the power to convey meanings. keeps the audience under control. shows that the speaker is an expert. is a sign that the speaker is professional.

has the power to convey meanings.

The nonverbal aspects of delivery: are the strategies a speaker uses to get audience attention. determine whether or not the audience likes the speaker. have a profound influence on audience comprehension. help the speaker as he or she presents his or her message. should be limited to presenting visual or audio aids.

have a profound influence on audience comprehension.

Authoritative sources of support are sources that: are able to articulate complicated ideas in simple language. argue that their findings will change conventional knowledge. claim to have disproven the findings of other research. have earned their credentials by developing skill or expertise. have used statistics from other sources to prove their point.

have earned their credentials by developing skill or expertise.

Concrete language: is boring and unimaginative and should be avoided. is considerate of the feelings of the audience. helps an audience see specific realities or actual instances. makes a comparison between two things or ideas. presents ideas in a grammatically parallel fashion.

helps an audience see specific realities or actual instances.

Speakers should try to know: how their audiences could interpret words used in their speeches. how to give an extended definition of a conceptual term. the exact dictionary definitions of all the terms they plan to use. the technical definitions of all the terms they plan to use. which words have multiple dictionary definitions.

how their audiences could interpret words used in their speeches.

What type of speech is given to elicit or arouse an emotional state within an audience? acceptance ceremonial inspirational presentation toasts

inspirational

What are the range of behaviors or thoughts individuals have no strong opinion for, as discussed by Social Judgment Theory? latitude of acceptance latitude of belief latitude of non-commitment latitude of rejection

latitude of non-commitment

While watching an advertisement, Tim sees a star he looks up to selling a new brand of bubblegum. After seeing the commercial, Tim rushes out to buy a packet of the gum. What type of elaboration has occurred in this scenario? logical central decentralized peripheral

peripheral

What is the use of communication to get a person to behave in a manner or embrace a point-of-view related to values, attitudes, and/or beliefs that he or she would not have done otherwise? conversion guidance Impact persuasion

persuasion

The following claim is an example of what type of persuasive claim? "For safety reasons, flight attendants should be under 6 feet tall." belief factual policy value

policy

Which of the following is not a typical context for an entertaining speech? award banquet convention graduation political rally wedding

political rally

A good delivery is: a memorable presentation that uses dramatic gestures. a presentation given by an appealing, charismatic speaker. a presentation that excites and energizes the audience. presenting a clear, coherent message in an interesting way. a ringing delivery that evokes strong audience response.

presenting a clear, coherent message in an interesting way.

When you prepare your speaking notecards: be sure to use full grammatical sentences. include all the details you intend to present. put key words and phrases on your cards. use a separate card for each paragraph. use small cards that are easy to hide.

put key words and phrases on your cards.

If your audience is large: adapt your word choices to be more theatrical. generate enthusiasm and evoke audience response. imitate the vocal techniques of famous speakers. make a positive comment about the great turnout. rely on your preparation for an effective speech.

rely on your preparation for an effective speech.

The nonverbal part of your speech: comes naturally; you should not have to think about it. convinces the audience that you are honest and relaxed. emerges after you have memorized the speech. provides a way to dramatize your most important ideas. reveals your credibility, sincerity, and knowledge.

reveals your credibility, sincerity, and knowledge.

Arguments are: methods of providing proof that the speaker is right. sets of logical premises leading to a clear conclusion. strategies for eliciting positive audience responses. strong statements in speeches packed with evidence. verbal opposition to the flawed reasoning of experts.

sets of logical premises leading to a clear conclusion.

A metaphor is used to: analyze a relationship between two ideas or things. clarify the meaning of a complicated term. define the various meanings of a single term. emphasize specific differences between two things. suggest a resemblance between two different things.

suggest a resemblance between two different things.

Supporting claims means: quoting statements made by very famous people. showing sincere conviction that your claim is true. supporting each claim you make in your speech. supporting the claims that are likely to be disputed. using popularly shared knowledge as support.

supporting each claim you make in your speech.

A reverse outline is used to: engage audience attention in following the logic. persuade your audience to think in a new way. provide a vivid, unique approach to your topic. rehearse the entire speech, including all evidence. test the quantity and effectiveness of your support.

test the quantity and effectiveness of your support.

A connotative meaning is: an analytical explanation of a conceptual word. the idea suggested by or associated with a word. a meaning created by a unique way of using a word. the one, universally agreed, meaning of the word. a popular, but incorrect, meaning of a word.

the idea suggested by or associated with a word.

An extemporaneous speaker uses note cards because: it's easier to conceal notecards than full sheets. they are less likely to rip if the speaker is nervous. a manuscript can get wrinkled and dog-eared. there is potential for good audience contact. he or she can present a speech without practicing.

there is potential for good audience contact.

Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking are common at weddings, birthday parties, Bar Mitzvahs, etc.? eulogies farewell presentation roasts toasts

toasts

The following claim is an example of what type of persuasive claim? "Technology is eroding the American family and removing people from their neighbors." definitional factual policy value

value

You can hurt your credibility if: the information you use is understandable. listeners aren't interested in your speech. one of the listeners knows more than you do. there are fine distinctions between ideas. you use support from questionable sources.

you use support from questionable sources.