SLMC Principles of Speech FINAL (Ch. 7-12)

Which of the following is true about research? Choose all that apply. a Quality research shows the audience you are a trustworthy source. b Doing research shows the audience that you care enough about them to not waste their time. c Research can help you find narratives, statistics, and other information that can have an emotional impact on your audience d Doing research is a quick process because there is so much information out there that doesn't need to be evaluated.

a. Quality research shows the audience you are a trustworthy source. b. Doing research shows the audience that you care enough about them to not waste their time. c. Research can help you find narratives, statistics, and other information that can have an emotional impact on your audience

Which logical fallacy best describes the following scenario? Jake: I don't want to go to this family dinner. Dad: That is too bad. We are all going and you have no choice but to go. Jake: Why? Dad: Because I'm your dad and I said so. a strawman b appeal to authority c slippery slope d appeal to nature

b appeal to authority

Which of the following stages of the Tuckman Model involves the group experiencing conflict and strong emotional responses? a Norming b Forming c Storming d Adjourning

c Storming

Which of the following is not one of the three stages of active-empathetic listening? a sensing stage b memorizing stage c processing stage d responding stage

b memorizing stage

Alejandro is chatting with Xochil about a co-worker that they are having trouble working with on a new project. Alejandro exclaims, "She is such a snake!" What type of definition of the word "snake" is being used in this scenario? __________________________

connotative

Which component is missing from this oral citation: "According to Sarah Moon, published on the CNN website on December 3, 2020, Los Angeles is quickly running out of beds to treat Coronavirus patients." _____________________________

credentials

A(n) ________________speech is a speech being offered in honor of an event or individual.

honor

Jacov is watching his best friend present. Jacov knows his friend is terribly nervous so he makes sure to smile and look interested throughout the speech. Which of the following listening behaviors is Jacov using? a eye contact b facial expressions c head nods d taking notes

b facial expressions

John had a stressful day so once he gets home he plays Chris Stapleton's newest album to relax. What is John's listening purpose? a social listening b therapeutic listening c appreciative listening d comprehensive listening

c appreciative listening

Before her meeting, Beatrice send her attendees a document with a short list of topics that need to be discussed along with a schedule for time spent on each topic. Which two of the following meeting organization strategies is Beatrice completing to insure she has a successful meeting? a scheduling meetings in advance b sending out an agenda c starting on time d taking notes

sending out an agenda starting on time

Match the type of leadership with its proper description. Coercive leadership- Pacesetting leadership- Coaching leadership-

Coercive leadership- involves a top-down approach and demands immediate compliance Pacesetting leadership-involves having a leader who holds high standards that the leader exemplifies themselves. Coaching leadership- focused on helping each team member develop individual skills

C is for: R is for: A is for: A is for: P is for:

Currency Relevance Authority Accuracy Purpose

Match the components of the CRAAP test to their proper focus. Currency- Relevance- Authority- Accuracy- Purpose-

Currency-determine the age of the information Relevance-consider if the information supports your argument Authority-identify and research author(s) Accuracy-determine if the information is correct Purpose-consider why the information was created

_____________________ is a cognitive bias that occurs when people are so concerned about maintaining group cohesion and achieving consensus that they will not speak up if they have doubts about the proposed decision.

Groupthink

Listening and hearing are very different. ___________________________ involves the physiological process of perceiving sound waves, and ____________________ is the process of receiving, constructing meaning from, and responding to spoken and/or nonverbal messages.

Hearing; listening

Match each sample feedback sentence to the type of feedback that it best illustrates. I think you did a great job with your presentation!- That was an awful speech.- Great job with your speech. I think your main points were organized well and your vocal delivery was consistent. positive descriptive- Please work on your projection for your next speech. Try some breathing exercises that focus on breathing with your diaphragm.-

I think you did a great job with your presentation!- positive non-descriptive That was an awful speech- negative Great job with your speech. I think your main points were organized well and your vocal delivery was consistent.- positive descriptive Please work on your projection for your next speech. Try some breathing exercises that focus on breathing with your diaphragm.- Constructive

Professor Oliva decided to bring candy to give to her students during her lecture on Group Communication. She decides to handout candy to students who are actively participating and answering questions. Which strategy is Professor Oliva using to help her audience understand? a intrinsic rewards b definitions c repetition d extrinsic rewards

Intrinsic rewards

Match the types of commemorative speeches to their proper descriptions. Toast- Eulogy- Award-

Toast- A short speech that typically precedes a raising of a glass in celebration of a person¸event¸or occasion Eulogy- A speech delivered at a funeral or memorial service to honor the life of an individual who has died Award- a speech being offered in honor of an event or individual

Alyssa is preparing a toast for her dad who is retiring. This is her opening sentence: "Dad, you have been teaching for 30 years." Which of the following strategies should Alyssa use to make this opening sentence more memorable? Check all that apply. a Add figurative language to really describe the significance of the moment. b Start with a joke about how old her dad is instead. c Add a quote about teaching. d Add a few words to describe the kind of teacher he is.

a Add figurative language to really describe the significance of the moment. c Add a quote about teaching. d Add a few words to describe the kind of teacher he is.

Which of the following is true about oral citations? a Verbally citing sources in your speech increases your credibility. b You cannot use sources in your speech unless you have all four components of oral citations: name, credentials, date, and publication source. c While it is good to verbally cite sources in your speech, it is usually enough to just do in-text citations in an outline. d All of the above.

a Verbally citing sources in your speech increases your credibility.

Raj is catching up with today's news. He notices an article about the Black Lives Matter protest that thoroughly explains that calling the protests riots is misleading. As a supporter of the movement, Raj agrees and even shares it on his social media. Which of the following cognitive biases is Raj experiencing? a confirmation bias b anchoring c clustering illusion d Dunning-Kruger effect

a confirmation bias

All dolphins are mammals, all mammals have kidneys; therefore all dolphins have kidneys. This sentence is an example of which of the following? a deductive reasoning b inductive reasoning c reasoning from sign d Reasoning from cause

a deductive reasoning

Lottie is at the Zoo when suddenly a woman falls into the hippo habitat. Lottie and 15 other people stand near the enclosure and wait for someone in the crowd to help. Lottie and the other visitors are suffering from which of the following? a Domination b Bystander effect c Groupthink d Group-hate

b Bystander effect

Yolanda is speaking about the effects of climate change and decided to provide a description of what the world will look like in 2050. What type of support material is Yolanda using? a explanation b hypothetical example c nonexample d narrative

b. hypothetical example

Izekiel is planning to use the following quote in his speech: "As of December 2, 2020, there are 14 million cases of Coronavirus in the United States." What type of support material is Izekiel using in his speech? a Statistic b Numbers c Explanation d Nonexample

b. Numbers

Ron wants to teach the class about fire safety, including how to properly put out a grease fire. Which of the following presentation aids would be most effective? a A model of a kitchen so he can't start a tiny fire safely. b Pictures of what a grease fire looks like. c A video that breaks down the steps in detail. d A live demonstration in the classroom.

c A video that breaks down the steps in detail.

Which of the following is not a type of leadership? a Coercive b Coaching c Democratic d Expert

d Expert

Whenever you create an oral citation, you must remember to include the following components: author, credentials, publication source, and __________________________________

date

Words can have two meanings: The ___________________________ definition of a word is the dictionary definition. The ___________________________definition for a word includes an explanation of the the word is used in contemporary contexts.

denotative; connotative

A_______________ is a speech delivered at a funeral or memorial service to honor the life of an individual who has died.

eulogy

The acronym HURIER is an easy way to remember the 6 part listening process. The "H" in HURIER stands for ______________________ which is when we perceive sounds and movements communicated by others.

hearing

Please match the six parts of the listening process to their proper description. hearing- understanding- remembering- interpreting- responding- evaluating-

hearing- perceiving sounds and movements understanding- making sense of the verbal and nonverbal cues remembering- storing the words in your memory log interpreting- making meaning out of the combination of all messages responding- signaling that you have received the message and giving verbal and or nonverbal feedback evaluating- making judgments about the message and deciding whether it is true or false/ positive or negative

Dr. Aragon is currently teaching her class about the characteristics of language, so she decides to tell a funny story to help the audience further understand the concepts. What strategy is Dr. Aragon using to help her audience? ________________________________

humor

All brown dogs in the park are small dogs. Therefore, all small dogs are brown. This sentence is an example of_____________________ reasoning.

inductive

The two types of argument structures are _______________ and _______________________________ arguments.

inductive; deductive

Jedidiah is studying with his classmates at the library. They are currently trying to find the answer to a question on the study guide. Jedidiah discovers the answer but decides to hold on to it and see if anyone else can find the information. In this situation, Jedidiah has __________________ power because he has access to information that his classmates don't have.

informational

Bella presented her speech on how to perfectly roast a Thanksgiving Turkey. Zuri, an audience member, learned so many new techniques and felt a sense of satisfaction at the end of Bella's presentation. Bella, unknowingly provided Zuri with an__________________________________________ reward that was gained from learning about the topic.

intrinsic

If the item you are describing in your speech is too large, small, dangerous, or inaccessible, you can use a ___________________________________ which is a replica or visual representation of the item.

model

Which type of feedback includes all of the ways that we show our attention and support for the speaker through our body while listening? _______________________________

nonverbal

______________are raw quantitative data, and ____________________are summaries of that data that make it easier to visualize.

numbers; statistics

While an obituary and a eulogy both celebrate the life of someone who has dies, a(n) _____________ is a written account of one's like to inform community members of their passing.

obituary

Adam will be delivering his speech on the components of a motorcycle helmet, so he decides to bring in his motorcycle helmet to help with his explanations. The helmet is the ___________________that Adam will use as a presentation aid.

object

According the to the Tuckman Model of Group Development, once the group has established a cohesive identity, it can move on to the __________________stage during which the focus shifts to the group's work.

performing

The CRAAP test is used to examine information through multiple lenses. What does the "P" in CRAAP test stand for?

purposes

When persuading, topics fall into one of three categories. Please match the category with its proper focus. question of fact- question of value- question of policy-

question of fact- Trying to convince the audience that sometime is (or is not) real. question of value- Trying to convince the audience about how to emotionally respond to something. question of policy- Trying to convince the audience how to behave on an individual or group level.

Karen is having coffee with her friend Suzanne. Suzanne is telling Karen about an argument that she is having with her son. Karen is doing her best to be supportive as she listens to Suzanne. Karen is currently engaged in _____________________ (or empathetic) listening.

therapeutic

A _____________________ is a short speech that typically precedes a raising of a glass in celebration of a person, event, or occasion.

toast

Steven is presenting a persuasive speech about going vegan. He decides to include an image of the poor living conditions that chickens live in before being processed. Steven decides to include a ____________________________as a brief "heads-up" just in case some of the audience members want to close their eyes or leave before he displays the images.

trigger warning

Which of the following is true about engaging in advocacy? Click ALL that apply. a It is important to thoroughly research the topic or cause for which you are advocating. b Carefully and strategically construct your messaging using persuasion techniques. c Try to reach all of your goals simultaneously for greatest effect. d Don't consider opposing viewpoints because the ideas might distract you from the cause.

a It is important to thoroughly research the topic or cause for which you are advocating. b Carefully and strategically construct your messaging using persuasion techniques.

What type of syllogism best describes the following argument: The cake has either chocolate or vanilla frosting.The cake does not have vanilla frosting.Therefore, the cake has chocolate frosting. a disjunctive syllogism b categorical syllogism c conditional syllogism d none of the above

a disjunctive syllogism

According to Social Judgment Theory, the _____________________ is the person's actual or preferred position.

anchor

Antonio is preparing his toast for his best friend's wedding. Which of the following should Antonio include during the beginning of his speech? a A joke about the bachelor party to lighten mood. b An introduction to connect himself to the event. c His best wishes for the couple. d Ask the audience to raise their glasses to congratulate the couple.

b An introduction to connect himself to the event.

Jessie just met her new group in history class. They need to work together to write a brief paper on the Lakota native culture. Jessie doesn't trust her group members, so she decides to make all of the decisions and even offers to write the paper herself. What teamwork challenge is this group experiencing? a Social loafing b Domination c Groupthink d Group-hate

b Domination

What type of leader would say something like "What do you think?" a Affiliative b Pacesetting c Authoritative d Democratic

d Democratic

Which of the following components for giving an award is missing in the following sample speech? The recipient of this year's Best Researcher award has consistently shown their commitment to knowledge and community. As last year's recipient, I am honored to be presenting this award for the year 2020. The recipient will not only receive this plaque in their honor, they will also receive a grant of $10,000 to further research in their discipline. It is my honor to present this award to Luke Sanchez for his incredible research on communicative practices in corporate spaces. Please help me welcome Luke Sanchez to the stage. a history and significance of the award b accomplishments of the award recipient related to why they were selected for the award c the impact of the award for both the giver and recipient d a memorable closing that honors the significance of the moment

a history and significance of the award

Which of the following components are needed for a successful toast? Check all that apply. a introduce yourself b provide a connection to the person(s) c cast your wishes d end with a joke

a introduce yourself b provide a connection to the person(s) c cast your wishes

Which of the following is not one of the primary reasons that ideas can be difficult to understand? a the description relies heavily on nonexamples b the language or concepts are difficult c the structure of process if hard to envision d the idea is difficult to believe

a the description relies heavily on nonexamples

Select all of the types of commemorative speeches. a toast b award acceptance c eulogy d presenting an award

all of them

Which of the following components should be included in an obituary? Check all that apply. a Full name b Age c Birth date d List of living family members

all of them

Hasan has just won the award for MVP. Which of the following statements should Hasan use to start his acceptance speech. Select all of the statements that would be appropriate. a Thank you so much. We all know this award couldn't have gone to anyone else. b Thank you! I am honored to have been chosen for this award. c I want to first thank my team because this award is not possible without their support. d I knew it would be me. I was right!

b Thank you! I am honored to have been chosen for this award. c I want to first thank my team because this award is not possible without their support.

Which of the following would be considered an award speech? a a speech at your best friend's wedding b a speech in honor of the most valuable player of a team c a speech to celebrate the life of your cat d none of the above

b a speech in honor of the most valuable player of a team

Ellie works in lighting design, so she decides to write her speech about new lighting fixtures. In her first main point, she starts to list multiple lighting fixtures with names like "LDM6," "2BLT4, and "4SLT." The audience is quickly confused because unlike Ellie, they have very little experience with specific lighting fixtures. Ellie made the mistake of including __ in her speech in the form of jargon. a nonexamples b difficult language c concepts d definitions

b difficult language

Which argument structure relies on using a specific instance to make an argument about a more general phenomenon? a ethos b inductive c deductive d scarcity

b inductive

Which of the following visual aids would be best to use for a speech on the architectural design of the Eiffel Tower? a object b model c image d demonstration

b model

Xiomara is presenting her speech about Dia de los Muertos. She decides to start by saying "Dia de los Muertos is not the Mexican version of Halloween." This statement is an example of which of the following? a explanation b nonexample c example d demonstration

b nonexample

Zendi is slowing zoning out while listening to her mom talk about the drama going on at her book club. She is letting her mind wander as she struggles to engage with her mom's comments. What kind of listening is Zendi engaged in? a active listening b passive listening c critical listening d appreciative listening

b passive listening

What component of the Toulmin Model provides information or evidence to help support the conclusion you are trying to establish? a claim b qualifier c rebuttal d data

b qualifier

Michele is preparing her persuasive speech to deliver to the class. The following is her thesis statement: "Systematic racism exists in all aspects of life, including education." What category would best describe Michele's speech? a question of policy b question of fact c question of value d none of the above

b question of fact

Bill and Jerry are trying to convince their daughter to stop screaming while at dinner with friends. They tell their daughter that if she behaves, she will get an extra dessert when they get home. What type of power does the scenario illustrate? a referent power b reward power c coercive power d informational power

b reward power

Dre has decided to have a Black Friday sale at his clothing store. He decides to put the items that are low in stock at the front of his store with a sign that reads "ONLY A FEW LEFT." Which compliance-gaining strategy is Dre relying on? a reciprocity b scarcity c liking d authority

b scarcity

When considering the Toulmin Model of Argumentation, which of sentences provided below is a rebuttal for the following claim: "There should be more laws to regulate texting while driving to lower the amount of car accidents." a When someone is texting and driving they become distracted from driving safely. b If we increase the fines for texting and driving, people will be less likely to do it. c Although police officers are busy with other issues, laws against texting may decrease car accidents which would save time and money. d Texting and driving is a serious issue that we must address quickly.

c Although police officers are busy with other issues, laws against texting may decrease car accidents which would save time and money.

Lila is dreading working with classmates on a group presentation. She starts to think that she will probably have to help everyone in the group with their work, and if any issues arise, she is not confident she can help solve them. What teamwork challenge is Lila experiencing? a Groupthink b Domination c Group-hate d Social loafiing

c Group-hate

Which of the following is not something you need to consider when preparing for a commemorative speech? a Commit the first 15 seconds of your speech to memory and practice it in front of a mirror. b Pick an outfit that won't distract you from your speech. c Speak a little faster than usual to make sure you cover everything. d If you mess up, just keep going.

c Speak a little faster than usual to make sure you cover everything

When evaluating the authority of a source, there are various questions you should ask. Which of the following questions is not required when evaluating authority? a What are the author's credentials? b Is this article peer reviewed? c Would your argument be more impactful with new information? d Where is the information published?

c Would your argument be more impactful with new information?

Kinaya is currently deliberating who to vote for. She does her research, evaluates the source of the information and thinks of all of the possible consequences that might affect her community based on who she votes for. Kinaya is currently using which of the following to help her make a decision? a heuristics b peripheral processing c central processing d anchoring

c central processing

Marlene is presenting her speech on knitting for beginners. She decides to bring her supplies and show the audience how to start a simple scarf. Which visual aid is Marlene using to help her audience learn about knitting? a object b image c demonstration d model

c demonstration

Which of the following steps in the small group problem-solving process focuses on establishing standards for how the possible solutions will be evaluated? a analyze the problem b generate alternative solutions c establish evaluation criteria d evaluate positive consequences

c establish evaluation criteria

Alyssa is presenting an informative speech on Celiac Disease. She starts her speech by telling the story of when she was diagnosed and explains how it has affected her family. Which type of support material has Alyssa added to her speech? a definition b statistic c narrative d hypothetical example

c narrative

Alice is writing a speech about gentrification in her neighborhood. She decides to interview a local shop keeper who has been in business for more than 25 years to get her point of view on the changes in the neighborhood. What type of support material will Alice be collecting from her interview? a example b nonexample c peer testimony d expert testimony

c peer testimony

Josie is currently evaluating a source that she is considering adding to her speech. She starts by checking to see if there is bias in the way the information is presented. What component of the CRAAP test is Josie checking for? a currency b relevance c purpose d authority

c purpose

Jeannise will be presenting a speech to garner support for her local city to adopt a law that would ban unpaid internships for students. Which category would Jeannise's speech fall under? a question of fact b question of value c questions of policy d none of the above

c questions of policy

Manny and Melissa are just starting to get to know each other. Manny tells Melissa about an embarrassing memory, so now Melissa feels obligated to do the same. What compliance-gaining strategy is Melissa using? a scarcity b authority c reciprocity d commitment

c reciprocity

Judith is listening to her friend Zach talk about his argument with his partner. Zach is emotional and is all over the place with his explanation, so Judith is storing the words in her memory to further process what Zach is saying. What part of the listening process is Judith engaged in? a hearing b understanding c remembering d evaluating

c remembering

Which of the following is true about using graphics or images as presentation aids? a You don't need to talk about all the images or graphics in your slides. b Only show a graphic you're ready to talk about. c Use proper attribution and citation associated with graphics and images in slides. d Both B and C

d Both B and C

Kimberly held a meeting last week with her coworkers to brainstorm ideas for a marketing pitch. Today, Kimberly and her coworkers are struggling to remember what the best ideas were from last week's meeting. Which of the following would have been helpful for the Kimberly to do for last week's meeting? a send out an agenda b establish group processes c identify deadlines d share meeting minutes

d Share meeting minutes

Which of the following is not considered a commemorative speech? a a short speech at a retirement party b a commencement speech at a graduation c a speech at a funeral d a short sales pitch

d a short sales pitch

Every four years, voters watch presidential candidates' debate to learn more about them and their policies. Voters carefully evaluate their messages to make a decision on who to vote for. What listening purpose best describes this scenario? a discriminative listening b social listening c therapeutic listening d critical listening

d critical listening

Jason has just been assigned to a group for a class project. The teacher directs students to find their groups, and they start to introduce themselves. In what stage of the Tuckman Model is Jason and the group in? a adjourning b performing c norming d forming

d forming

Which of the following is not a component of an oral citation? a name of the author(s) b credentials of the author(s) or organization c date the information was published or updated d title of the article

d title of the article

Match the following components of Social Judgment Theory to the proper definitions. Judgmental anchor- Latitude of acceptance- Latitude of rejection- Latitude of noncommitment-

judgmental anchor-a person's actual position latitude of acceptance-positions that are seen as reasonably close to the preferred position latitude of rejection-positions that are far from the preferred position latitude of noncommitment-positions about which the person feels indifferent