SPC1608 quiz 1
In an outline, what kind of points support the main points?
NOT coordinate (poss subordinate)
_____ involves delivering a specific message to an in-person audience.
NOT dyadic communcation (poss small group)
Which of the following is one of the five canons of rhetoric?
NOT persuasion (poss delivery)
The first step in the speech process is
NOT research (poss analyzing the audience)
Every speech has three major parts: an introduction, the body, and a conclusion.
a source and a message
When we refer to noise in the communication process, we are referring to
any interference with the message
Keeping the needs, values, attitudes, and wants of your listeners clearly in focus is being
audience- centered
In which part of a speech should the speaker develop each main point?
body
In which part of a speech should the speaker restate the thesis and reiterate how the main points confirm it?
conclusion
Part of audience analysis is considering _____ characteristics.
demographic
Invention refers to
discovering evidence and arguments you will use to make your case
Transforming ideas and thoughts into messages is called
encoding
In his speech about why people should buy used rather than new cars, Carlos provided the audience with information about his background as a used-car salesperson. Carlos employed which type of appeal?
ethos
To inform, to persuade, and to mark a special occasion are the three types of
general speech purpose
The speaker should catch the audience's attention and interest in which part of a speech?
introduction
The appeal to audience emotion is termed
pathos
Anne gives a speech to her classmates about categories of computer games. The general purpose of Anne's speech is
to inform
A speaker should always refer back to the thesis statement to stay on track in proving the speech's central idea.
true
A thesis statement is a sentence that concisely communicates what the speech is about.
true
An outline provides the framework on which to arrange elements in support of the thesis.
true
Communication skills are one of the top job skills sought by most employers.
true
Every speech has three major parts: an introduction, the body, and a conclusion.
true
The general goal of persuasive speeches is to advocate, or to ask others to accept your views.
true
The receiver decodes or interprets the message.
true
Supporting material illustrates main points by ______ the speaker's main ideas.
verifying