SPCH 1315 ECHS Midterm Exam Review

True or False: The very first thing you should do in the introduction of a speech is to reveal the topic.

False

True or False: A rhetorical question is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.

True

True or False: A startling attention getter is effective only if it is firmly related to the speech topic.

True

True or False: Being audience-centered means that your primary purpose as a speaker is to gain a desired response from the audience

True

True or False: If you're unsure where to find a source or a particular piece of information in the library, your textbook recommends that you ask a librarian for help.

True

True or False: Most library catalogues allow a researcher to look for books by author, title, subject, or keyword.

True

True or False: One function of a speech conclusion is to reinforce the speaker's central idea (thesis).

True

True or False: The first step in speechmaking is choosing a topic for your speech

True

True or False: The preview statement in a speech introduction identifies the main points to be discussed in the body.

True

True or False: Using a quotation is one of the most common and effective ways to conclude a speech.

True

True or False: You have an ethical obligation to make sure the information you present in your speeches is accurate

True

According to your textbook, skilled listeners do not try to absorb a speaker's every word. Rather, they focus on three major aspects of a speech. Those aspects include A.main points. B.evidence. C.technique. D.all of the above. E.a and b only.

d. All of the above

Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first speech? A.Rehearse the speech out loud. B.Prepare notes consisting of key words and phrases. C.Practice giving the speech to friends or family members. D.all of the above

d. All of the above

Julia is listening to her meteorology professor explain how to interpret images from Doppler radar. Because Julia's goal is to understand the information being presented, she is engaged in __________ listening. A.attentive B.comprehensive C.appreciative D.empathic E.critical

B. comprehensive

6.Dealing with such matters as the logical relationships among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the differences between fact and opinion are all part of what your textbook calls A.deduction. B.critical thinking. C.rational communication. D.oral deliberation. E.induction.

B. critical thinking.

Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities. A.logical B.ethical C.psychological D.emotional E.Sociological

B. ethical

According to your textbook, brief statements that help listeners follow your ideas by indicating exactly where you are in the speech are called A.markers. B.signposts. C.bridges. D.links.

B. signposts

I. The frontal lobe is located in the front of the brain. II. The parietal lobe is located in the middle of the brain. III. The temporal lobe is located on the bottom of the brain. IV. The occipital lobe is located in the back of the brain. These main points are arranged in __________ order. A.causal B.spatial C.chronological D.topical

B. spatial

.When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in A.topical order. B.spatial order. C.causal order. D.chronological order.

B. spatial order.

As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called A.the opening, the center, and the end. B.the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. C.the attention-getter, the main section, and the ending. D.the preview, the main points, and the close. E.the beginning, the core, and the conclusion.

B. the introduction, the body, and the conclusion.

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. A.familial B.topical C.chronological D.geographical

B. topical

__________ lets you know how your message is being received. A.Vocal variety B.Credibility C.Feedback D.Interference E.Audience adaptation

C. Feedback

Rosa had been making pottery for several years. In her informative speech, she gave a presentation with the following main points. I. The first step in making pottery is preparing the clay. II. The second step in making pottery is shaping the clay. III. The third step in making pottery is decorating and glazing the clay. IV. The fourth step in making pottery is firing the finished product. Rosa's points were arranged in __________ order. A.ascending B.process C.chronological D.descending E.topical

C. chronological

As Amanda analyzed the audience for her speech about organic foods, she focused on such things as their gender, age, and cultural background. In doing so, she was engaging in __________ audience analysis. A.situational B.psychological C.demographic D.preliminary E.descriptive

C. demographic

Sarah is listening to her roommate to provide emotional support in a time of distress. According to your textbook, Sarah is en- gaged in __________ listening. A.critical B.appreciative C.empathic D.personal E.comprehensive

C. empathic

The tendency to see the beliefs, values, and customs of one's own culture or group as "right" or "natural" is called A.ethnicity. B.egocentrism. C.ethnocentrism. D.exclusivity. E.Essentialism.

C. ethnocentrism

According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to A.identify the topic of the speech. B.tell the audience his or her name. C.get the interest and attention of the audience. D.preview the purpose of the speech. E.explain the speech assignment.

C. get the interest and attention of the audience.

According to your textbook, the last part of a speech introduction usually A.establishes the speaker's credibility. B.identifies the topic of the speech. C.previews the main points in the body. D.relates the topic to the audience.

C. previews the main points in the body.

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To persuade my audience that our state legislature should install cameras at problem intersections to deal with the problem of motorists who run red lights." A.topical B.persuasive C.problem-solution D.analytical E.Spatial

C. problem-solution

According to your textbook, global plagiarism occurs when a person A.bases his or her speech completely on foreign sources. B.fails to cite sources throughout the body of the speech. C.takes a speech entirely from one source and passes it off as her or his own. D.uses two or three sources and blends the information into a unified whole. E.bases the speech entirely on his or her personal experience.

C. takes a speech entirely from one source and passes it off as her or his own.

A sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another is called a A.bridge. B.summary. C.transition. D.corollary. E.conclusion.

C. transition

When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually A.reveal the topic of the speech. B.support the central idea (thesis) with evidence. C.preview the main points of the speech. D.all of the above. E.a and c only

D. A and C are correct

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience of the causes and effects of the erosion of America's seacoast"? A.spatial B.chronological C.analytical D.Causal

D. Causal

As your textbook explains, a speaker who assembles a speech by copying word for word from two or three sources is committing what kind of plagiarism? A.Partial B.Incremental C.Global D.Patchwork E.Secondary

D. Patchwork

When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, "I won't learn anything from this teacher." Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening? A.Listen attentively. B.Avoid prejudging the speaker. C.Take accurate notes. D.Support free speech. E.Avoid name-calling

B. Avoid prejudging the speaker.

True or False: According to your textbook, you should avoid using personal experience when writing a speech.

False

True or False: Extemporaneous delivery means delivering a speech "off the cuff," with no advance preparation

False

True or False: Hearing and listening are essentially the same

False

When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is A.a way to manipulate people. B.a way to make a difference in something we care about. C.a way to make everyone see things through our frame of reference. D.a way to demonstrate how clever we are. E.a way to make bad ideas seem good.

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

A(n) __________ is a summary of a magazine or research article, written by someone other than the original author. A.citation B.abstract C.overview D.paraphrase E.reference

B. abstract

Academic databases are the best place to look for A.high-quality Web resources. B.articles in scholarly journals. C.statistics about colleges and universities. D.encyclopedias and other reference works. E.numerical data about life in the United States.

B. articles in scholarly journals.

True or False: If your topic is clear in the body of the speech, there is no need to state it in the introduction.

False

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about the solar system." A.It's too general. B.It's too shallow. C.It's too informative. D.It's too remote. E.It's too impersonal.

A. It's too general

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. A.adrenaline B.serotonin C.potassium D.glauconite E.cortisone

A. adrenaline

According to your textbook, which of the following is a demographic characteristic of a speech audience? A.age B.interest C.size D.attitude E.Knowledge

A. age

Fletcher is listening for pleasure as a friend discusses her trip to Australia. According to your textbook, Fletcher is engaged in __________ listening. A.appreciative B.receptive C.personal D.comprehensive E.empathic

A. appreciative

The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech A.body B.blueprint C.introduction D.conclusion E.frame

A. body

As your textbook explains, the means by which a message is communicated is termed the...? A.channel. B.vehicle. C.carrier. D.catalyst. E.Stimulus.

A. channel.

According to your textbook, brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble A.choosing a speech topic. B.determining the general purpose. C.determining the specific purpose. D.phrasing the central idea. E.analyzing the audience.

A. choosing a speech topic.

According to your textbook, when you listen to evaluate a speaker's message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it, what kind of listening is involved? A.critical B.reflective C.evaluative D.empathic E.comprehensive

A. critical

The most important task when preparing to conduct a research interview is A.devising questions to ask during the interview. B.deciding whether or not to record the interview. C.choosing what to wear during the interview. D.selecting an appropriate interviewing style. E.deciding whether to take notes during the interview

A. devising questions to ask during the interview.

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called a(n) __________ speech. A.extemporaneous B.spontaneous C.transitional D.contemporaneous E.informative

A. extemporaneous

According to your textbook, the preview statement in a speech introduction A. identifies the main points in the body of the speech B.usually comes before the speaker's credibility statement. C.is used to relate the topic to the interests of the audience. D.all of the above.

A. identifies the main points in the body of the speech

When the general purpose of your speech is to __________ , you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer. A.inform B.convince C.entertain D.persuade

A. inform

According to your textbook, a listener anxious about an upcoming exam, worried about a recent argument with a friend, or distracted by cold air in the classroom would be experiencing...? A.interference. B.situational cues. C.communication apprehension. D.psychological dissonance. E.feedback.

A. interference

Advocating a position is most appropriate when the general purpose of your speech is to...? A.persuade. B.inspire. C.deliberate. D.entertain. E.inform.

A. persuade

Here are the main points for a speech persuading the audience to become literacy tutors. I. You should volunteer as a literacy tutor because it helps children. II. You should volunteer as a literacy tutor because it strengthens the community. III. You should volunteer as a literacy tutor because it is personally rewarding. These main points are arranged in __________ order. A.topical B.argumentative C.problem-solution D.psychological E.analytical

A. topical

Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a way to improve your listening? A.Try to remember everything the speaker says. B.Pay close attention to feedback from other listeners. C.Concentrate solely on the speaker's gestures and eye contact. D.Suspend judgment until you hear all the speaker has to say. E.Do not take written notes as the speech is in progress.

D. Suspend judgment until you hear all the speaker has to say.

Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion? A.a preview statement B.an announcement of the topic C.a credibility statement D.a restatement of the central idea (thesis)

D. a restatement of the central idea (thesis)

.A(n) __________ is a research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of scholarly journals. A.abstract B.biographical aid C.reference work D.academic database E.keyword index

D. academic database

5. Asad was giving an interesting speech about the earliest astronomical observatories—a subject he was very excited about— when he misidentified the founder of the Istanbul observatory. When he realized his mistake, he corrected it, but then he felt flustered and wasn't as confident for the rest of his speech. What advice from your textbook should Asad keep in mind? A.Audiences focus more on a speaker's ideas than on details of his or her delivery. B.Most of a speaker's nervousness isn't visible to the audience. C.There is no such thing as a perfect speech. D.all of the above E.b and c only

D. all of the above

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches? A.Visualize yourself giving a successful speech. B.Concentrate on communicating with the audience, rather than on your nerves. C.Choose a topic you care about and prepare thoroughly for the speech. D.all of the above E.b and c only

D. all of the above

The process of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas is known as A.linking. B.aggregating. C.deliberating. D.brainstorming. E.advocating.

D. brainstorming

According to your textbook, the knowledge, experience, goals, values, and attitudes through which each listener filters a message is called the listener's...? A.personal screen. B.sphere of values. C.attitudinal core. D.frame of reference. E.psychological field.

D. frame of reference

According to your textbook, which of the following is a demographic characteristic of a speech audience? A.interest B.attitude C.size D.gender

D. gender

Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else is termed the...? A.channel. B.code. C.feedback. D.message. E.Source.

D. message

According to your textbook, rather than trying to eliminate every trace of stage fright, you should aim at transforming it into A.general tension. B.visualized adrenaline. C.professional stage fright. D.positive nervousness. E.performance anxiety.

D. positive nervousness

Which objective of a good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement? This morning I'll explain the four kinds of exercises you need to make a complete fitness program—aerobic, strengthening, endurance, and flexibility. A.summarize the introduction B.relate to the audience C.state the importance of the topic D.preview the body of the speech

D. preview the body of the speech

According to your textbook, the three criteria for judging the reliability of research documents located on the Internet are authorship, sponsorship, and A.interest. B.formality. C.interactivity. D.recency. E.graphics.

D. recency

Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people or assuming that all members of the group are alike is called A.egocentrism. B.genotyping. C.sensationalism. D.stereotyping. E.ethnocentrism.

D. stereotyping.

18. A listener's ethical obligations include A.being courteous and attentive during a speech. B.agreeing with everything a speaker says. C.maintaining the free and open expression of ideas. D.all of the above. E.a and c only.

E. a and c only

To say that people usually want to hear about things that are meaningful to them is to say that people are A.empathetic. B.eclectic. C.egotistic. D.egalitarian. E.egocentric

E. egocentric

When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of A.previewing the body of the speech. B.enhancing the speaker's credibility. C.establishing goodwill with the audience. D.revealing the topic of the speech. E.gaining the attention of the audience.

E. gaining the attention of the audience.

The three kinds of plagiarism discussed in your textbook are A.universal plagiarism, incremental plagiarism, and accidental plagiarism. B.essential plagiarism, incidental plagiarism, and global plagiarism. C.literary plagiarism, scientific plagiarism, and speech plagiarism. D.idea plagiarism, quotation plagiarism, and paraphrase plagiarism. E.global plagiarism, patchwork plagiarism, and incremental plagiarism.

E. global plagiarism, patchwork plagiarism, and incremental plagiarism

According to your textbook, in addition to reinforcing the central idea (thesis), a speech conclusion should also A.secure the audience's attention. B.build your credibility as a speaker. C.reveal the topic of the speech. D.provide a clear preview statement. E.signal the end of the speech.

E. signal the end of the speech.