Speech Exam

In most speech situations, the introduction has __ objectives: A. 2 B. 6 C. 4 D. 3

4

How can you get information about an audience? A. Assess how your audience is likely to respond to what you say in your speech B. Adjust what you say to make it as clear, appropriate, and convincing as possible C. Both A and B D. None of the Above

Both A and B

A method of generating ideas by free association of words and thoughts is called ______? A. Relevance B. Brainstorming C. Mass Communication D. Central Idea

Brainstorming

When organizing your introductory speech, you should divide it into what three sections? A. Introduction, spatial order, topical order B. Introduction, body, conclusion C. Introduction, transition, main point D. None of the Above

Introduction, body, conclusion

A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics is known as a: A. Line graph B. Bar graph C. Pie graph D. Chart

Line graph

The mental give-and-take between speaker and listener during a persuasive speech is known as what? A. Mental dialogue with the audience B. Target audience C. Question of fact D. Listening Images

Mental dialogue with the audience

___________ is anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience. A. Adrenaline B. Visualization C. stage fright D. no answer

Stage Fright

The materials used to support a speaker's ideas are known as what? A. Supporting Materials B. Supporting Statistics C. Supporting Testimony D. None of the Above

Supporting Materials

Speaking to inform occurs in a wide range of everyday situations. A. True B. False

True

Speeches about events are usually arranged in chronological or topical order? A. True B. False

True

The specific purpose should focus on one aspect of a topic? A. True B. False

True

Visual aids should be simple, clear, and to the point. A. True B. False

True

Listening for pleasure or enjoyment is called ____________ listening. A. Emphatic B. Appreciative C. Comprehensive

appreciative

The messages, usually nonverbal, sent from a listener to a speaker are called ____________. A. cues B. feedback C. prompts D. critical thinking E. none of the above

feedback

As stated in the textbook, no matter how well designed your visual aids may be, they will be of little value unless you display them properly. There are ___ guidelines you should follow that will help you get the maximum impact out of your visual aids. A. 7 B. 4 C. 3 D. 8

7

What is defined as an "ice breaker" speech? A. The opening section of a speech B. The final section of a speech C. A speech early in the term designed to get students speaking in front of the class as soon as possible D. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern

A speech early in the term designed to get students speaking in front of the class as soon as possible

A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech is the _______? A. Main Point B. Central Idea C. Residual Message D. Specific Purpose

Central Idea

A statement of the similarities among two or more people, events, ideas, etc. A. Description B. Personalize C. Comparison D. Contrast

Comparison

Which one is NOT one of the five guidelines for ethical speaking discussed in your textbook. A. Do not consider the ethical principles into practice B. Make sure goals are ethically sound C. Be fully prepared for each speech D. Be honest in what you say E. Avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language

Do not consider the ethical principles into practice

At a coffee shop on campus, Rachel listens to her friend Shanti discuss his feelings about his mother's recent death. According to your textbook, Rachel is engaged in ____________ listening. A. Active B. Empathic C. Appreciative D. Critical

Empathic

Demographic audience analysis plays a role in _____ public speaking situation? A. Every B. Most C. Some D. None of the Above

Every

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is known as a ___________? A. Transition Speech B. Research Interview C. Extemporaneous Speech D. Brief Gesture

Extemporaneous Speech

Persuasion is NOT a psychological process. A. True B. False

False

The broad goal of a speech is known as ________? A. Central Idea B. Specific Purpose C. General Purpose D. Public Speaking

General Purpose

Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech are known as what? A. Gestures B. Hand motions C. Expressing feelings

Gestures

The general purpose of your speech normally falls into one of two overlapping categories - to ____ or to _____? A. Listen and Give feedback B. Evaluate and Describe C. Inform and Persuade D. Strategize and Control

Inform and Persuade

What 3 brainstorming methods can you follow if you are having trouble choosing a topic for your speech? A. Hearing, Listening, Content B. Circumscribing, Differentiating, Stagnating C. Personal Inventory, Clustering, Internet Search D. None of the above

Personal Inventory, Clustering, Internet Search

Which of the following listed below is NOT a type of informative speech discussed? A. Speeches about objects B. Speeches about events C. Speeches about ice cream D. Speeches about concepts

Speeches about ice cream

A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding is known as an informative speech. A. True B. False

True

A statement of the differences among two or more people, events, ideas, etc. is known as contrast A. True B. False

True

Each main point in a speech should be clearly independent of others. A. True B. False

True

Which of the following violates the speaker's ethical obligation to be honest in what she or he says? A. juggling statistics B. quoting out of context C. citing unusual cases as typical examples D. all of the above

all of the above

The two kinds of listening most closely tied to critical thinking are? A. appreciative listening and emphatic listening B. emphatic listening and comprehensive listening C. comprehensive listening and critical listening

comprehensive listening and critical listening

Listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting or rejecting it is called? A. critical listening B. argumentative listening C. judicious listening

critical listening

Which technique is not discussed in your textbook for becoming a better listener? A. jumping to conclusions B. take listening seriously C. resist distractions D. don't be diverted by appearance or delivery E. focus on listening

jumping to conclusions

When a speaker _____________, she restates or summarizes an author's ideas in her own words. A. Illustrates B. Rationalizes C. Paraphrases D. None of the above

paraphrases

According to your textbook, stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own is called? A. global plagiarism B. patchwork plagiarism C. admissible plagiarism D. incremental plagiarism

patchwork plagiarism

____________ is controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for his or her presentation. A. restrained anxiety B. positive nervousness C. performance anxiety D. focused nervousness

positive nervousness

Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech preparation and presentation is known as _______? A. Audience-Centeredness B. Demographic-Audience Analysis C. Stereotyping D. Connection Adaptability

Audience-Centeredness

A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech is a: A. Bibliography B. Visual framework C. Source Purpose D. Outline

Bibliography

Of all the kinds of public speaking, which is the most complex and the most challenging? A. Informative B. Special Occasion C. Demonstrative D. Persuasive

Persuasive

A question about the truth or falsity of an assertation is known as a? A. Question of fact B. Question of value C. Question of Policy D. None of the above

Question of fact

A question that the audience answers mentally rather than aloud is known as a: A. Goodwill B. Preview statement C. Rhetorical question D. Commentary

Rhetorical question

A transition is a word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another A. True B. False

True

If your notes are to detailed, you will have difficulty maintaining eye contact with your audience. A. True B. False

True

Persuasion is the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing people's beliefs or actions? A. True B. False

True

Which question listed below is NOT one of the three questions used in questionnaires? A. To whom am I speaking B. What do I want them to know, believe, or do as a result of my speech C. What is the most effective way of composing and presenting my speech to accomplish that aim D. What do these psychological principles mean to you as a speaker

What do these psychological principles mean to you as a speaker

When preparing his speech, Chad, a physiology major, checked out two books on the principles of neuromuscular therapy and paraphrased their ideas. Because he expressed the information in his own words, Chad decided not to cite his sources. Was he guilty of plagiarism? Explain. A. Yes, he was guilty of incremental plagiarism because he failed to give credit for the borrowed parts of his speech B. Yes, he was guilty of patchwork plagiarism because he stole ideas from 3 sources passing them off as his own C. No, he was not guilty of plagiarism because he was not required to give credit for the borrowed parts of his speech. D. None of the Above

Yes, he was guilty of incremental plagiarism because he failed to give credit for the borrowed parts of his speech

What is not a primary differences between conversation and public speaking? A. public speaking is highly structured B. public speaking required more formal language C. public speaking adapts to listener's feedback D. public speaking requires a different method of delivery

public speaking adapts to listener's feedback