Public Speaking

Outlining is an important part of public speaking because

An outline helps ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another

According to your textbook, the major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility and

Graciousness

That part of the audience a speaker most wants to persuade is called the

Target Audience

As explained in your textbook, the leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups include

Task needs. Maintenance needs. Procedural needs.

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a

Teacher

The denotative meaning of a word is

Its literal or dictionary meaning

According to your textbook, persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to

Make sure their goals are ethically sound. Learn about all sides of an issue. Present their evidence fairly and accurately.

Persuasive speeches on questions of ______ argue for or against particular courses of action.

Policy

When speaking from a manuscript, you should

Practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural. Be certain the final manuscript is legible at a glance. Work on establishing eye contact with the audience.

Two types of speech outlines in your textbooks are the

Preparation outline and the speaking outline

Studies have found that public speakers will usually be more persuasive when they

Present evidence in specific rather than general terms

Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline?

The bibliography, a specific purpose statement, transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries, and the central idea

As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a defining trait of a small group?

The group assembles for a specific purpose. The group contains a minimum of three members.

As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called

The introduction, the body, and the conclusion

According to your textbook, which of the following is an advantage of using visual aids in a speech?

Using visual aids can increase the clarity of a speaker's message. Using visual aids can increase the audience's retention of a speaker's message. Using visual aids can increase the persuasiveness of a speaker's message.

In which situation would a speaker be most likely to recite a speech from memory?

When making a toast at a wedding

The person who assumes a leadership role in a small group because of her or his ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed a(n)____

Emergent leader

As your textbook explains, connotative meaning gives their words their _____ power

Emotional

When approaching the lectern and beginning your speech, you should

Establish eye contact with the audience before you start to speak.

Speech-making is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy ______ responsibilities.

Ethical

Accomplished speakers consider ______ "the very life of the speech."

Examples

The three types of questions that give rise to persuasive speeches are questions of

Fact, value, and policy.

According to your textbook, a speaking outline usually

Includes the quotations a speaker plans to use

"To persuade my audience that the use of cell phones by car drivers is contributing to the growth in automobile accidents" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

Fact

Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?

A business manager reporting on next year's budget. A teacher lecturing about methods of speech organization.

According to your textbook, the main purpose of a speech of presentation is to present

A gift or an award to the recipient

According to your textbook, you should think of your persuasive speech as

A kind of mental dialogue with the audience.

As your textbook explains, if you are going to use PowerPoint in a speech, you should

Allow extra time to prepare your visual aids. Plan where you can employ PowerPoint to greatest advantage.

When Carlos Bustamante received the Alumni of the Year award at his alma mater's annual award dinner, he gave a speech thanking the school for recognizing his work. What kind of speech did Carlos give?

An acceptance speech

According to your textbook, a small group that meets for only one session should almost always have a(n) ______ leader.

Designated

What contemporary researchers term credibility, Aristotle termed

Ethos

As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the causes of the American Revolution" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an

Event

Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to enhance your credibility in a persuasive speech?

Explain your expertise on the speech topic. Deliver your speeches fluently and expressively. Establish common ground with your audience

The _____ speaker uses only brief notes or a speaking outline to jog the memory.

Extemporaneous

As explained in your textbook, the credibility of a speaker before he or she starts to speak is called ______ credibility.

Initial

According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to

Inspire

In a preparation outline, main points should be

Positioned farthest to the left

According to your textbook, effective listening skills are important for

Speakers, audiences, and students.

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

There are two major types of leadership.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing PowerPoint slides?

Use images strategically. Use a limited amount of text. Use colors consistently.

Which of the following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriately?

Use language appropriate to the topic. Use language appropriate to the speaker. Use language appropriate to the audience.

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking?

Use language clearly. Use language accurately. Use language vividly.

_____ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns.

Graphs

According to your textbook, the main reason to keep a speaking outline brief is to

Help the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience

To use language vividly, your textbook recommends that speakers employ

Imagery and rhythm

Communication based on a speaker's body and voice, rather than on the use of words, is called

Nonverbal communication

"To inform my audience about the major achievements of Ronald Reagan" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an

Object

Which of the following is an example of a speech for a special occasion?

A speech presenting an award to a retiring newspaper editor

Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking?

An architectural film recommending adoption of its building plan

According to your textbook, when you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material

After the speech

According to your textbook, all of the following are tips for using evidence in a persuasive speech except

Balance the amount of evidence used to support each main point.

The process of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas is known as

Brainstorming

According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are

Competence and character

"To inform my audience about the major elements of film theory" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a

Concept

Phrases such as "dry as bone," "clear as a bell,"dark as night," and "smart as a whip" should be avoided in speeches because they are

Cliches

According to your textbook, a speech that pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea is called a

Commemorative Speech

One main purpose of a speech of introduction is to

Create a welcoming climate to build enthusiasm for the main speaker

According to your textbook, which of the following is a task need of a problem-solving small group?

Formulating criteria for judging the best solution

The maintenance needs of a problem-solving small group center on

Interpersonal relations in the group

Which of the following does your textbook mention as an advantage of extemporaneous delivery?

It allows greater spontaneity than does speaking from a manuscript.

Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker

Judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed, ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another, and solidify the structure of a speech

Audience-centeredness means that public speakers should

Keep the audience foremost in mind throughout the speech-making process

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing PowerPoint slides?

Limit the amount of text to no more than six lines per slide. Stick to a limited number of colors and use them consistently.

Alain is planning to use a video as a visual aid in his persuasive speech. According to your textbook, he should

Limit the video to about 30 seconds in length. Edit the video to illustrate his point clearly and precisely. Make sure the video will project clearly on a large screen or monitor.

A _____ graph is best suited for showing changes in statistics over time and space.

Line

According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the lectern is

Looking directly at the audience without saying a word

As your textbook explains, all problem-solving small groups face three kinds of leadership needs: procedural needs, task needs, and

Maintenance needs

As explained in your textbook, one of the defining traits of a small group is that

Members of the group assemble for a specific purpose

According to your textbook, persuasion is a psychological process in which listeners engage in a ______ with the speaker.

Mental dialogue

As your textbook explains, emotional appeal is

Often necessary when speaker is trying to move an audience to action

Many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

Organizing your thoughts logically. Tailoring your message to your audience. Adapting to listener feedback.

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

Personalize your ideas. Be Creative.

According to your textbook, which of the following is an advantage of using PowerPoint in a speech?

PowerPoint enables you to combine a variety of visual aids. PowerPoint is an excellent way to display photographs.

As explained in your textbook, "to inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a

Process

What does your textbook recommend regarding the last step of practicing delivery for a speech?

Rehearse under conditions as close as possible to the actual speech situation.

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

Relate the subject directly to the audience. Don't overestimate what the audience knows.

To create common ground with an audience in the introduction of a persuasive speech, your textbook recommends that you

Show the audience that your share their values

"Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere" is an example of

Simile

Good speech delivery

Sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for relating the subject directly to your audience in an informative speech?

Speak in personal terms such as "you" and "your"

According to your textbook, in a speech of acceptance a speaker should usually

Thank the people who are bestowing the award. Express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award.

As your textbook explains, reasoning is

The process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence

According to your textbook, the strongest source of emotional appeal in persuasive speaking is

The speaker's sincerity and conviction

What does it mean to say that a speech of introduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"?

The speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker

Both a preparation outline and a speaking outline should

Use a consistent pattern of symbolization and indentation

Persuasive speeches on questions of ______ judge whether something is good or bad, right or wrong, fair or unfair.

Value

Academic databases are the best place to look for

Articles in scholarly journals

According to your textbook, a speech title should

Attract the audience's attention.

Which of the following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use of inclusive language in public speaking?

Avoid the generic "he". Avoid the use of "man" when referring to both men and women. Use names that groups use to identify themselves.

As your textbook explains, if you want to persuade a skeptical audience, you need to

Answer the reasons for the audience's skepticism.

As your textbook explains, when preparing for a question-and-answer session, you should

Anticipate all possible questions. Write out all your answers in full. Practice the delivery of your answers.

If you are planning to use PowerPoint in a speech, you should

Bring a backup copy of your slides on a flash drive. Use your PowerPoint slides when you practice.

According to your textbook, which of the following is a responsibility of every member in a problem-solving small group?

Commit yourself to achieving the goals of the group

According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech include

Communicating the speaker's information clearly. Communicating the speaker's information accurately. Making the speaker's information meaningful to the audience.

According to your textbook, language is important because it

Gives meaning to events

According to your textbook, how well a speech is organized likely will influence

How clearly the audience understands the speech. How the audience views the competence of the speaker. How confident the speaker feels about his or her delivery.

As explained in your textbook, a group member to whom other members defer because of his or her rank or expertise is called a(n)

Implied leader

According to your textbook, the ______ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation.

Impromtu

Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a guideline for a speech of introduction?

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

"Success attained after walking through the minefields of adversity is sweet indeed" is an example of

Metaphor