SPC1608 quiz 1

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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


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