speech final
You should choose no less than______main points but no more than_____main points in the body of your speech. (use numerals not letters)
2,5
When you use "first," "second," "third," etc. between sub-points in the body of a speech, you are using A) signposts B) transitions C) internal previews D) internal summaries E) chronological pattern
A
If you are absent unexpectedly, what should you do? A) Let your instructor know at the beginning of the next class. B) E-mail your instructor immediately before the next class. C) Get missed assignments to your instructor as a digital copy ASAP and the original copy later. D) All of the above E) B and C only
E
The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? "It's ridiculous to worry about protecting America's national parks against pollution and overuse when innocent people are being endangered by domestic terrorists." A) slippery slope B) hasty generalization C) mistaken cause D) false dilemma E) red herring
E
When you paraphrase information you A) give the gist of someone's statement in your own words. B) are exempt from citing the information. C) will be more likely to be extemporaneous and conversational. D) all of the above E) A and C only
E
Which of the following is a reason why this textbook was written A) to condense information so you don't have to guess what is important B) to show examples from former students C) to break into sections to learn a little at a time D) to order material so that skills build faster and there is no skipping around E) all of the above
E
A "C" on a speech means that you have A) failed to meet two or more of the requirements for the assignment B) exceeded the minimum requirements in a significant way C) met the minimum requirements for that assignment D) All of the above E) A and C only
C
All of the following are types of supporting material except A) stories. B) examples. C) interviews. D) statistics. E) personal experience.
C
Write a central idea using Monroe's Motivational Sequence for the following purpose. To persuade my audience not to shop at Walmart.
Today, I will discuss the reasons why you should not shop at Walmart, alternative places to shop, and the benefits of not shopping at Walmart.
Which of the following is not mentioned in your textbook as a way to be clear in your informative speech? A) Compare and contrast the concept with something the audience already knows. B) Avoid being vague and abstract. C) Avoid being too technical. D) Explain thoroughly. E) None. All of the above are ways to be clear.
E
Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to demonstrate the five major areas of spending in the federal budget? A) a bar graph B) a diagram C) a line graph D) a chart E) a pie graph
E
How should you contact Laura anytime? (Laura's e-mail address)
According to your textbook, the two criteria for all sources are for them to be credible and scholarly. A) True B) False
B
Audience analysis and adaptation affect all aspects of speechmaking except for the delivery of the speech itself. A) True B) False
B
If you were summarizing a large list of information in a speech, the best visual aid to use would be a graph. A) True B) False
B
Which demographic variable is the least important to consider when analyzing this audience? Informative speech on Medicare; Monthly meeting of Civitan—a club dedicated to serving community needs; predominately white men; range in age from 39-81; middle to upper income levels; in St. Mary's Church basement. A) Age of the audience B) Gender of the audience C) Socio-economic status of the audience D) Physical setting of the speech E) Group membership
A
You can be your own visual aid. A) True B) False
A
"The three major factors to consider when purchasing a bicycle are the kind of riding you plan to do, the amount of riding you plan to do, and the amount of money you are willing to spend" is an example of a A) specific purpose B) central idea C) transition D) general purpose E) topic statement
B
"To inform my audience about the four major steps to start an online business" is a specific purpose statement that should be arranged in topical order. A) True B) False
B
"To persuade my audience that college athletic coaches should automatically lose their jobs whenever they are found guilty of recruiting violations" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a claim of value. A) True B) False
B
"To persuade my audience that the United States Park Service should reduce the number of camp sites in national parks by 50 percent" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a claim of A) value. B) policy change. C) fact. D) action. E) none of the above.
B
A public speaker that frequently says "uh," "um," or "like" is failing to make effective use of vocal variety. A) True B) False
B
One major purpose of a speech of presentation is to give a biography of the person accepting the award. A) True B) False
B
The denotative meaning gives words their emotional power. A) True B) False
B
The following rhythmic device is considered antithesis. "For too long American leadership has waffled and wiggled and wavered." A) True B) False
B
Which rhythmic device is used in the following statement? "Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate." (President John F. Kennedy) A) cliché B) antithesis C) parallelism D) alliteration E) metaphor
B
If your main goal is to entertain your audience, you would choose to deliver what type of speech? A) speech of introduction B) commemorative speech C) after-dinner speech D) speech of presentation E) any special occasion speech
C
How should you make connections between your ideas? Correct Answer A) explain the relationship between two topics B) use specific language C) be clear by thinking for your audience D) all of the above E) A and B only
D
Which of the following is a main purpose of a speech of introduction? A) to tell the audience the speaker's topic B) to build enthusiasm for the speaker C) to build credibility for the speaker D) all of the above E) B and C only
D
Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech? A) a speech to a local history club recounting the major events in the life of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright B) a speech urging the city council to use architectural plans by Frank Lloyd Wright as the basis for a new convention center C) a speech explaining the major elements of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural genius to a class of art history students D) a speech praising the architectural accomplishments of Frank Lloyd Wright at the opening of a museum devoted to his work E) a speech telling the audience where they can visit buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
D
According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to A) inform. B) convince. C) entertain. D) convert. E) inspire.
E
List all 5 general purposes of a speech. (use the word "to" before each purpose but do not use "the audience" at the end.)
to inform to persuade to entertain to inspire to introduce
Persuasive speeches on claim of fact or value are usually organized using a______organizational pattern.
topical
Helping listeners see the benefits of the plan you are advocating is crucial to the need step within Monroe's Motivational Sequence. A) True B) False
B
In the midst of a speech about volcanoes, a speaker notices confused expressions on the faces of her listeners. In response, she says, "Let me explain that point again to make sure it's clear." When this happens, the speaker is A) building her credibility. B) adapting to feedback. C) compensating for the situation. D) interpreting the audience's frame of reference. E) adjusting the channel.
B
Intrapersonal communication occurs between 2 people. A) True B) False
B
It is not necessary to include the general purpose in the specific purpose. A) True B) False
B
Research has shown that people spend more of their day speaking than any other communication skill. A) True B) False
B
Which of the following is true of persuasion? A) Persuasion is sender oriented. B) Persuasion involves changing or reinforcing attitudes or behaviors. C) Persuasion is intentional in public speaking. D) All of the above E) B and C only
E
How many times are you permitted to turn in a late homework assignment during the semester? 0 times 1 time 2 times 3 times There is no limit to how many times you can submit late work.
2 times
According to the steps in the speech making process, list the steps in the order that they should occur. ____ write the introduction ____ decide on visual aids ____ put the body of the speech together ___ write the specific purpose
3,4,2,1
What percentage of the 1000 points (100%) of the class is from speeches? 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
60%
Fake news sources seek to intentionally or unintentionally mislead the reader to meet their agenda or to compete with other news sources. A) True B) False
A
How well a speech is organized likely will influence how clear the message and how competent and confident the speaker. A) True B) False
A
If you wanted to demonstrate the comparative spending of the United States and Canada on four different kinds of social services, which type of visual aid should you probably use? A) a bar graph B) a diagram C) a line graph D) a chart E) a pie graph
A
In his speech, Jordan said, "A 2013 report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that most people don't eat breakfast." What is wrong with this citation? A) It lacks a statistic to quantify the idea. B) The source is not considered credible. C) The date is not considered current for this topic. D) The title of the report is required. E) Nothing is wrong with this citation.
A
The reasons from your sources should be sub-points in your speech body and be worded as arguments. a) True b) False
A
What kind of reasoning is exemplified in the following statement? "Contrary to what the chemical industry argues, limiting pesticide use does not threaten the food supply. Sweden has cut back on pesticides by 50 percent over the last few years with almost no decrease in its harvest. Many California farmers who practice pesticide-free agriculture have actually experienced increases in their crop yields." A) reasoning from specific instance B) causal reasoning C) reasoning from generalization D) analogical reasoning E) reasoning from principle
A
What type of supporting material is the following citation? "John Ayres, who has seven years first-hand experience scuba diving, said last month that a person will take five deep water dives before becoming certified." A) peer testimony B) interview C) statistic D) expert testimony E) fact
A
When an audience member is thinking about what he or she will do that night and not focusing on the speaker's message, it can be considered interference. A) True B) False
A
Which of the following is false regarding addressing audience questions? A) Look at the person who asked you the question when you are answering. B) Use the same delivery style as your speech. C) Repeat the question for your audience before you answer. D) Only use the time to answer the question asked of you. E) If you did not hear or understand the question, ask them to repeat it.
A
Which of the following is not a guideline for effective listening? A) Listen for every detail. B) Resist distractions. C) Suspend judgment. D) Develop effective note-taking skills. E) Don't be diverted by delivery or personal appearance.
A
which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way of dealing with nervousness during your speech? A) Remember that most nervousness is not visible to your audience. B) Concentrate on communicating with the audience rather than performing. C) Visualize yourself giving a successful speech. Incorrect Response D) All of the above E) A and B only
A
Ted is listening to the introduction of Janine's speech when he thinks to himself, "Man, this is really going to be boring." What habit of poor listening identified in your textbook is Ted exhibiting in this example? A) listening too hard B) jumping to conclusions C) rejecting the speaker's frame of reference D) giving-in to distractions E) not listening comprehensively
B
The fact that audiences are egocentric means that A) listeners believe their cultural group is superior to all other groups. B) listeners are concerned above all with how a speech will affect them. C) listeners interpret the speech through the speaker's frame of reference. D) All of the above E) A and B only
B
The following main points are arranged in __________ order. I. The top layer of the earth is a rocky "skin" called the crust. II. Beneath the crust is a thick layer of rock called the mantle. III. The next lower section is a mass of melted rock called the outer core. IV. At the center of the earth is a solid mass called the inner core. A) object B) spatial C) chronological D) process E) topical
B
The specific purpose reveals more about the content of a speech than does the central idea. A) True B) False
B
The working definition of communication for this class is that it is an unintentional process to exchange meaning and meet a goal. A) True B) False
B
What does your textbook advise regarding the use of gestures in a speech? A) Speakers should have a vast number of graceful gestures B) Gestures should appear natural and not call attention to themselves. C) Speakers should try not to sway back and forth. D) Gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion. E) All of above
B
What type of connective is the following phrase? "Now that we have seen how serious the problem of faulty credit reports is, let's look at some solutions." A) central idea B) transition C) internal summary D) signpost E) internal preview
B
When you use inflection and excitement in your voice (the opposite of monotone) you are using effective vocalized pauses. A) True B) False
B
Which of the following do you not need to find out about your audience before you prepare the speech? A) the audience's interest level on the topic B) when the audience will be attending C) the audience's knowledge level on the topic D) the audience's attitudes toward the topic E) why the audience is there
B
Which of the following is false regarding preparing visual aids? A) use short phrases instead of sentences when text is needed on PowerPoint slides. B) start preparing visual aids when you start writing your speech. C) a blank slide should be used instead of a title slide. D) The same background should be used for all PowerPoint slides. E) B and C only
B
Which of the following is true regarding guidelines to follow when evaluating a speech? A) You should tell the speaker what you think will encourage them and not include their weaknesses. B) Multitask your listening for several content and delivery aspects at once. C) Focus on evaluating the speaker's delivery more than the message. D) Listen only for main points and evidence. E) Listen only for what you hear from the speaker.
B
According to your textbook, which of the following is not a way that a credible speaker can build trust with a persuasive audience? A) Show passion and emotion. B) Add your past experiences or interest. C) Show that you know more than they do about the issue. D) Show you trust them to know how you feel or your past thoughts/actions. E) Share similar experiences and commonalities with them.
C
How does the following excerpt from a classroom speech violate the guidelines for supporting materials presented in your textbook? According to a CNN/USA Today poll taken last month, 57.63 percent of those surveyed support legislation to ban the cloning of human beings. A) It doesn't use up-to-date statistics. B) It doesn't use a qualified source for statistics. C) It doesn't round off statistics. D) B and C only E) It doesn't violate the guidelines for citing supporting material.
C
If a homework assignment is late the penalty is A) No late assignments are accepted. B) It will be a 1-letter grade deduction. C) It will be a 1-letter grade deduction for everyday that it is late. D) There is no penalty for late homework assignments. E) There is no penalty for the first late assignment.
C
If you can't identify the author of a document on the World Wide Web, your textbook recommends that you A) look up the year the document was published. B) bookmark the document and return to it later. C) determine the sponsoring organization for the document. D) double-check the accuracy of the document's URL. E) search for the document in the library.
C
In her speech, Carol says "Today, I will discuss the reasons why your time is needed, how you can volunteer and the benefits of volunteering your time to Habitat for Humanity. First, let's discuss the reasons why your time is needed by Habitat for Humanity." What device(s) is/are being used above? A) internal summary and internal preview B) internal preview only C) central idea and internal preview D) specific purpose and internal preview E) none of the above
C
The connotative meaning of a word is A) its dictionary definition. B) determined by the speaker. C) what the word suggests or implies. D) concrete and precise. E) usually too technical for a general audience.
C
The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? "Mark went shopping for some tomatoes. In a vegetable shop he saw a bushel basket full of them. After examining 2 or 3 on top and finding them satisfactory, he concluded that all of them were good, so he bought the whole basket." A) red herring B) ad hominem C) hasty generalization D) slippery slope E) false dilemma
C
Tim's persuasive speech contained the following statement: "Will my policy work? Can we institute a law protecting individual privacy against electronic data-gathering by businesses and government agencies? The answer is yes. A policy similar to mine has already been instituted successfully in most of the countries of Western Europe." Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on claim of policy change did Tim address in this excerpt? A) need B) plan C) visualization D) satisfaction E) action
C
Which of the following is the single most important way of managing nervousness before your speech? A) Visualization B) Acquire more speaking experience. C) Preparation D) Skills training E) Think positively
C
Your target audience for your persuasive speech includes A) all of your audience members B) the audience members who are most likely to agree with you C) members of the audience whose beliefs or actions you want to change. D) members of the audience whose beliefs or actions you want to reinforce. E) members of the audience whose beliefs or actions you want to change and reinforce.
C
"To inform my audience about the three major causes of the rise in obesity cases" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) A) object B) function C) event D) concept E) process
D
"Unfortunately, many Americans live on the outskirts of hope-some because of their poverty, some because of their color, and all too many because of both" is an example of A) simile B) antithesis C) metaphor D) parallelism E) alliteration
D
A preparation outline A) includes the specific purpose and central idea. B) includes transitions and internal previews. C) includes the reference list. D) all of the above E) B and C only
D
A relevance statement A) should tell the audience why they should listen to the speech. B) should be included in the introduction of the speech. C) should tell the audience how the information is useful to their lives. D) All of the above E) A and C only
D
An extemporaneous speaker A) uses brief notes or a speaking outline to help keep themselves on track during the speech. B) prepares well in advance and practices the speech several times. C) is conversational D) All of the above E) A and B only
D
Choose which of the following, in order, is the 4 major components of all speech introductions. A) specific purpose, relevance statement, credibility, central idea B) attention gaining device, specific purpose, relevance statement, central idea C) specific purpose, central idea, credibility, relevance statement D) attention gaining device, specific purpose, credibility, central idea E) attention gaining device, credibility, relevance statement, central idea
D
Feedback A) Is the message that the audience sends the speaker. B) Is usually nonverbal in a public speaking context. C) Must be adapted to by the speaker to communicate to the audience that he/she acknowledges their views. D) All of the above E) A and B only
D
How does the following statement violate the guidelines for writing a specific purpose? "To inform my audience how to invest in mutual funds" A) It does not include the narrowed aspect of the topic. B) It does not include the general purpose. C) It does not indicate what the main points will become. D) A and C only E) It does not violate the guidelines for writing a specific purpose.
D
In his informative speech conclusion, Jonathan said, "I hope that today has given you a better understanding of the physical and mental effects of binge drinking." What device is being used above? A) a signal of the end of the speech B) relevance statement C) a dramatic, final statement D) a restatement of the central idea E) a call to action
D
Research has shown that A) when speakers' nonverbal signals are inconsistent with their words, listeners tend to believe the nonverbal signals rather than the words. B) speakers should usually be louder than they think they would be in a conversation when delivering a speech. C) listeners usually find a somewhat slower than normal speaking rate to be more credible than a slightly faster than normal rate. D) All of the above E) B and C only
D
Rosalie will be giving a persuasive speech on organ donation and wants to distribute organ-donor cards to her listeners. When should she distribute the cards? A) before she starts the speech B) while telling how organ-donor cards work during the body of the speech C) while urging her audience to take action during the conclusion of the speech D) after she has finished speaking E) not at all—it is inappropriate
D
The central idea of a speech should A) be written as one complete sentence. B) tell the audience the structure of the body of your speech. C) include the aspect of your topic and main points. D) All of the above E) A and C only
D
The visualization step is the _______ step of Monroe's Motivational Sequence and is located in the ____________ of the speech. A) 3rd; 2nd main point of the body B) 3rd ; 3rd main point of the body C) 4th; 4th main point of the body D) 4th ; 3rd main point of the body E) 5th; conclusion
D
What are your options to meet with Laura? A) Walk-in MWF during office hours B) Walk-in TR during office hours C) By appointment any day/time that works with both schedules D) all of the above E) A and B only
D
What fallacy is exemplified by the following statement? "If we approve a construction permit for this home, the next thing you know other people will want to build in our valley. Then they will pave new roads and put in gas stations and other businesses. Before you know it, all of our beautiful land will be turned into a parking lot for a giant shopping mall." A) red herring B) ad hominem C) invalid analogy D) slippery slope E) false dilemma
D
What kind of reasoning is exemplified in the following statement? "An organization like this was started in another city and has served hundreds of out-of-work adults. If it can be that successful there, it can work here, too." A) causal reasoning B) reasoning from evidence C) reasoning from principle D) analogical reasoning E) reasoning from specific instance
D
When presenting visual aids in a speech, you should A) look at the visual aid only while explaining it. B) not worry about explaining the visual aid as long as you display it long enough. C) keep the visual aid on display throughout the speech. D) avoid drawing visual aids on the chalkboard/whiteboard. E) all of the above
D
Which of the following is false of emotional appeal? A) Emotional appeal is abused when it is used as a substitute for evidence and reasoning. B) Your responsibility, as a speaker, is to manage the emotions of your listeners. C) Your mood, as a speaker, helps convey the emotion you want your audience to feel. D) Language is not as effective as the use of your voice in conveying emotion. E) Emotional appeal is only effective if the listener continues to feel the emotion.
D
"To persuade my audience that long-term exposure to electromagnetic fields can cause serious health problems" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a claim of A) value B) opinion C) action D) policy E) fact
E
A journal article A) is the most scholarly type of source. B) won't be found for topics that don't produce new research. C) is peer reviewed by other scholars in the field. D) is a study that has been conducted. E) all the above
E
According to your textbook, common knowledge is information that A) everyone in your audience knows. B) cannot be disputed. C) must be looked up from a source. D) all of the above E) A and B only
E
According to your textbook, which of the following is a demographic variable of a speech audience? A) knowledge about the subject B) attitude toward the speaker C) interest in the topic D) physical setting E) group membership
E
Articulation A) helps a speaker slow his/her rate of speech. B) emphasizes the vowel sounds. C) should be utilized by a speaker who mumbles. D) All of the above E) A and C only
E
At the start of her informative speech, Ashley showed a slide of the major regions of Egypt on the computer so it would be easy for her classmates to see throughout her entire speech. Did Ashley follow the guidelines for visual aids presented in your textbook? A) Yes. Visual aids should be displayed on the computer only. B) Yes. It is important to display visual aids where everyone can see them. C) No. A photograph would have been a much better choice of visual aid. D) Yes. Drawing a map is an excellent visual aid for a classroom speech. E) No. Visual aids should be displayed only while they are being discussed.
E
How is putting a speech together different from writing a paper? A) More technical terms should be used in a speech. B) You must repeat main terms/ideas since your audience can not rewind you or read it. C) Speech content should be condensed and not drawn out like a paper. D) all of the above E) B and C only
E
If speech content is relevant it is A) interesting. B) useful. C) applicable. D) All of the above E) B and C only
E
What kind of reasoning is exemplified in the following statement? "I've been on that diet for 3 weeks now and my social life has really improved. I should have dieted years ago." A) deductive reasoning B) analogical reasoning C) reasoning from principle D) reasoning from specific instance E) causal reasoning
E
What should be included in every verbal citation? A) the date of the source B) the name of the source C) the title of the article or book D) all of the above E) A and B only
E
Which of the following is considered a guideline for effective informative speaking? A) Be relevant to your audience. B) Be clear in communicating your information to your audience. C) Avoid talking about your personal experiences. D) All of the above E) A and B only
E
Which of the following is/are not seen as a drawback of communicating using technology A) It can lead to the message being edited or taken out of context B) Meaning can be lost or misinterpreted C) The impact of the message can be lost or diminished D) It makes adapting to a specific audience more difficult E) None of the above, all can be a drawback of using technology to communicate message.
E
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 major kinds of symbols used in traditional Native American art." A) object B) spatial C) chronological D) process E) topical
E
You should seek to A) try to identify your areas of weakness B) try to prove what you already know C) challenge yourself to improve and grow D) all the above E) A and C only
E
Answer an audience objection for the following specific purpose. To persuade my audience to wear their seat belts every time they are in a moving vehicle.
I know that you may think that wearing a seatbelt while in a moving vehicle is not necessary if you are only driving a short distance; however, according to Tennessee Department of Transportation's website 54% of all car accidents happen within the first five miles of driving.
Match the following criteria for evaluating articles for unreliability with it's explanation. ____ Multiple sources are giving the same information. ____ based on the knowledge level of the audience on the information. ____ whether or not new information (a better source) has emerged since the date of your source. ____ The information in the source matches your specific purpose.
accuracy timeliness currency validity
Which of the following is true? If you miss more than 2 weeks of class (6 MWF, 4 TR) the department will deduct 1 full letter grade from your final grade for every additional absence For every 3 tardies (arrive after we have started) you will receive 1 absence. If you miss your assigned speech day, there is no guarantee there will be class time to make up the speech. None, all of the above are false. All of the above are true.
all of the above are true
