Public Speaking Test 1 Review

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?

- Choose a topic you care about and prepare thoroughly for the speech. - Visualize yourself giving a successful speech. - Concentrate on communicating with the audience, rather than on your nerves. (All the above)

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom speech?

- Describe an exciting experience. - Use colorful, descriptive language. - Be creative in structuring the speech. (all the above)

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with stage fright?

- Turn negative thoughts into positive ones. - Don't expect perfection. - Acquire speaking experience. (All the above)

Your textbook recommends that when you develop your first speech, you should look for ways to

- be creative in structuring your information. - make the speech mysterious or suspenseful. - use colorful, descriptive language. (All the above)

According to your textbook, effective listening can help you do which of the following

- get promoted in your job - learn effective techniques that you can use in your own speeches - gather information and communicate it accurately to others (all the above)

As your textbook explains, 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. - telling a story for maximum impact. (All the above)

As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when

- researching your speech. - organizing your speech. - selecting the topic for your speech. (all the above)

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

- tailoring your message to your audience. - organizing your thoughts logically. - adapting to listener feedback. (all the above)

Even when we are listening carefully, we usually grasp only about ________ percent of what we hear

50

When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is

A way to make a difference in something we care about.

When you experience stage fright, your body is producing extra ________, a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.

Adrenaline

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

Ethical

Because speech making is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak

Ethically

(T/F) Adapting to audiences is one of the easiest tasks facing beginning speakers.

False

(T/F) Being audience-centered means a speaker must sacrifice what she or he really believes to get a favorable response from the audience.

False

(T/F) It is usually a poor idea to choose a speech topic that requires research.

False

(T/F) The aim of successful speechmaking is to gain a desired response from listeners even if the speaker must compromise his or her beliefs to do so.

False

(T/F) The classroom is an artificial speaking situation in which you can overlook the attitudes and interests of your audience.

False

(T/F) The need for audience analysis and adaptation is one of the major differences between public speaking and everyday conversation.

False

(T/F) You should usually avoid choosing speech topics that you feel strongly about.

False

(T/F) You should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic.

False

People spend more time ________ than in any other communication activity.

Listening

As your textbook makes clear, speechmaking carries heavy ethical responsibilities because it is a form of

Power

According to your textbook, "Now that you know about Julio's interest in photography, let's look at his passion for snowboarding" is an example of a

Transition

(T/F) Outside the classroom, the topic of a speech is usually determined by the occasion, the audience, and the speaker's qualifications.

True

(T/F) The first step in speechmaking is choosing a topic for your speech.

True

(T/F) You are most likely to be successful in your classroom speeches if you think of your classmates as a real audience.

True

To say that public speaking is a way to make a difference about something we care about is to recognize that public speaking is

a form of empowerment.

In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against

a set of ethical guidelines or standards.

How much time does the average adult spend in conversation?

about 30 percent of waking hours

Fletcher is listening for pleasure as a friend discusses her trip to Australia. According to your textbook, Fletcher is engaged in ________ listening

appreciative

Lance is enjoying Aziz Ansari's stand-up comedy routine at the Civic Center. According to your textbook, Lance is engaged in ________ listening

appreciative

Max is smiling and nodding his head as he listens to a toast at a friend's wedding. According to your textbook, Max is engaged in ________ listening.

appreciative

Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speechmaking?

be fully prepared for each speech, and make sure your goals are ethically sound.

For her first speech, Rebekah plans to explain her interest in gymnastics beginning with her childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern of organization discussed in your textbook will she use in her speech?

chronological

Which of the following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech?

gently making fun of common human quirks

According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to

get the interest and attention of the audience.

When business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank ________ number one.

listening

According to your textbook, rather than trying to eliminate every trace of stage fright, you should aim at transforming it into

positive nervousness.

For his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed down by his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peter's speech will most likely be organized in ________ order.

tropical

In her first speech, Kayla introduced her classmate Sean to the class. Each of her main points dealt with one of Sean's hobbies. According to your textbook, Kayla's speech was arranged in ________ order.

tropical

According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is

trying to cover too much material

Gerald is listening to comfort a friend whose apartment has just been burglarized. According to your textbook, Gerald is engaged in ________ listening.

empathic

Sarah is listening to her roommate to provide emotional support in a time of distress. According to your textbook, Sarah is engaged in ________ listening.

empathic

According to your textbook, the branch of philosophy that deals with human issues of right and wrong is termed

ethics

According to your textbook, effective listening skills are important for

students, speakers, and audiences. (all of the above)

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

the introduction, the body, and the conclusion.