speech final

Amy says, "Some of you in this classroom are parents. Others plan to become parents. Others may have nieces, nephews, or other children in your lives that are important to you. Regardless of your role, I suspect each of you knows a child under the age of 10." Amy is doing what effective part of informative speaking?

Adapting to diverse listeners

Only eight hours after physically receiving a message, most people remember only about what amount of the message?

35 percent

Which statement about the differences or similarities between persuasive and informative speaking is accurate?

Persuasive speaking is usually more controversial than informative speaking.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective informative speaking?

Using a single communication channel

All of the following are ways visual aids add support to a presentation EXCEPT...

Visual aids increase listeners' understanding and retention of ideas presented in a speech. b. Visual aids increase listeners' interest because they add variety. c. Visual aids help speakers relay their speech quickly and efficiently.

Which of the following is NOT true about practicing your speech?

You should practice until you have the speech memorized.

"I hope to give you an appreciation of important differences between social media and mass media."This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?

comparative

"In my speech I will demonstrate that there are clear parallels between the study of natural sciences and the study of humanities."This thesis sentence suggests which organizational patterns? a.

comparative

"One day I won't have to worry about money. One day I'll make a great salary."These statements illustrate _____.

hypothetical thought

Putting another person's ideas in your own words is _____.

paraphrasing

Randy says "I am really bummed out about not getting any job offers." His roommate Lance responds, "Sounds as if you're feeling pretty low about the response so far." Lance's communication is an example of _____.

paraphrasing

What is the term used for the ability to perceive another person as a unique and distinct individual based on our knowledge of them?

person-centered perception

Bipolar mental yardsticks that allow us to position people and situations along dimensions of judgment are _____.

personal constructs

Jason passes Greg in the residence hall lobby and says hi. Greg does not say hi back. Jason expected Greg to say hello in return.Jason's expectation refers to _____.

scripts

Olivia says to Ellen, "Do you know Adam?" Ellen replies, "Oh yeah, he's that gay guy from our dorm, right?"By calling Adam, "that gay guy," Ellen is _____ Adam.

totalizing

All of these are guidelines for the effective use of statistics EXCEPT...

use as many statistics as possible to impress the audience.

Which of the following statement BEST describes a speaker's attempt to connect with the listeners' values and experiences?

"We share a concern about our neighborhood."

All of the following are true of communication anxiety EXCEPT...

Communication anxiety is only imagined and not real.

What does it mean to say that communication is a process?

Communication is ongoing, always in motion, and it's hard to tell when it starts and stops.

Pavi says, "I know the recent crime on campus scared many of us, and we all want our campus to be a fun, safe place to be." Pavi's statement is an example of what important part of informative speaking?

Connect with listeners' values and experiences

"I felt really embarrassed when Delice told my secret."This is an example of using...

I-language to own your feelings.

The presentation that has the goal of increasing others' knowledge, understanding, or abilities is referred to as what type of public message?

Informative speech

Which of the following resources for research is likely the most convenient but the least reliable?

Internet

Which of the following is (are) a simile(s)?

Life is like a box of chocolates.

When a speaker is asking the audience to understand new information or learn a new process or skill, how can the speaker reduce any uncertainty the audience might experience?

Move from the familiar to unfamiliar.

Which of the following is a suggestion for enhancing effectiveness in verbal communication?

Own your feelings and thoughts.

Which of these is a guideline for choosing a speech topic?

Select a topic appropriate for your audience

David was born in the Philippines when his father was stationed on a military base there. Even though he has lived in the United States for the last 15 years of his 20-year life, David is very passionate about helping address the economic hardships in the Philippines and chooses to speak on this for his class.David's selection is an example of which piece of advice about choosing a topic?

Select a topic that matters to you.

Which of the following statements about communication is accurate?

Studying communication can improve your communication skills.

Which of the following criteria are used for evaluating the ethical standards of supporting materials?

Sufficiency, accuracy, relevancy, timeliness, impartiality

When you state that symbols are not intrinsically connected to what they represent, you are asserting which of the following statements?

Symbols are arbitrary.

All of the following are true about symbolic abilities EXCEPT...

Symbols are neutral.

What information can Kay learn from her demographic audience analysis?

The average age of her audience

You did not do very well during the spring semester at school. When your parents see your grades, your mother says to you, "You're going to need to take some classes this summer."What is the content level of meaning of this statement?

Your mom thinks you will need to take courses during the summer.

The statement, "Life is a grand adventure" is an example of _____.

a metaphor

"Knowing how to create a Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Kit could save your life one day" is an example of what?

a thesis

If we wish to enhance our competence and avoid the problems of abstraction, we should...

a. recognize that all perceptions are subjective. b. avoid mind reading. c. check our perception with others. d. distinguish between facts and inferences.

Evidence serves which of the following functions?

a. to make ideas more clear and compelling b. to make ideas more interesting c. to fortify a speaker's opinion d. to heighten a speaker's credibility

The type of informative speech that summarizes the results of something is a(n)

briefing

Roger was sitting in class listening to his broadcasting professor talk about blogs, wikis, and memes. Roger was diligently taking notes and providing feedback. Roger's participation could be viewed as respectful based on a _____.

constitutive rule

Communication with others helps to shape which area(s) of our lives?

cultural, professional, social/civic, and personal

The ability to recognize another person's perspective as well as your own is called _____.

dual perspective

A noisy room is an example of what obstacle to listening?

environmental distraction

The type of speaking that involves preparation and practice resulting in a conversational and interactive manner with the audience is _____.

extemporaneous

Our ability to manage how we appear is referred to as _____.

facework

Interviews allow a speaker to...

gather information. b. check the accuracy of ideas. c. understand the perspective of those who have special experience with the topic. d. understand the perspective of people who are experts.

An introduction...

gets listeners' attention, previews the content of the speech, and presents the thesis statement.

All of the following are part of the listening process EXCEPT _____.

judging

All of the following are ways organization increases speaker effectiveness EXCEPT...

listeners find an organized speech more informative than persuasive.

Listening to enrich our lives so that we can enjoy conversations and music while not concentrating on organizing and remembering is what type of listening?

listening for pleasure

Elliot is having trouble listening effectively in his political science class. The professor has been presenting information quickly while simultaneously flipping through an abundance of PowerPoint slides containing complex statistical data. Elliot doesn't know where to focus his energies.This is an example of _____.

message overload

While listening to her friend Bill, Judy occasionally says, "tell me more" or "that's interesting; go on."These are examples of what type of communication to demonstrate interest and attentiveness?

minimal encouragers

Erin tries to concentrate during a class lecture, but she can't get her mind off a personal problem. Erin's preoccupation with her personal problem is an example of _____.

noise

As soon as the news program begins an interview with the President of the United States, Dolores quits paying attention and she mumbles to herself, "I already know everything he has to say and I don't want to hear it again."Dolores's ability to listen is being hindered by _____.

prejudgment

Shelli and Lisa are talking about their favorite teachers. They each have qualities and characteristics that they feel make the ideal teacher. What are Shelli and Lisa talking about?

prototypes

Informative speakers should

provide a clear thesis statement. b. connect with listeners' values and experiences c. motivate listeners to want information. d. build credibility with listeners

David had his laptop open, checking out his favorite websites. His mother calls, and during the conversation, he answers by saying, "ummm hmmm," "yeah," "sure," "ummm hmmm," all because he is really focused on the websites.David is engaged in _____.

pseudolistening

While visiting her parents on a break from school, Deena doesn't pay attention to much of what they say. She lets much of their communication just come in one ear and out the other without her ever listening. However, when her mother mentions going shopping to get some new clothes and good novels for Deena to take back to school, Deena listens attentively.This is an example of _____.

selective listening

Elijah goes into the library to find his friend Aimee who went there to study. He walks through the library until he sees her and then sits down beside her. Later Elijah's friend Marvin comes over and says, "Hey, man, why did you ignore me when you walked right past me a minute ago?" Elijah shakes his head, not knowing why he didn't see Marvin. Elijah's failure to see Marvin when he was focusing on finding Aimee is an example of _____.

selective perception

Jill is nervous about her biology test and says to her roommate, "This is stupid! I'm stupid! I'm going to fail." When Jill gets her test back a week later, she learns that she did, in fact, fail the test.Jill engaged in _____.

self-fulfilling prophecy

Janet says, "I didn't get a job offer because the interviewer was biased and it was a nasty day. However, Ellen didn't get an offer because she isn't qualified." This is an example of _____.

self-serving bias

A method of audience analysis that seeks information about specific listeners and that relates directly to the speaker's topic and purpose is ___

situational audience analysis

When a speaker attempts to change listeners' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors or attempts to motivate them to take some action, the purpose of this speech is _____.

to persuade

Jennifer is going to give an informative speech about the parts of the Pentagon.Which pattern of organization should she use?

spatial

What type of speaking has the primary goal of increasing listeners' understanding, awareness, or knowledge about a topic?

speaking to inform

A behavioral objective that specifies what response a speaker wants from an audience is called a _____.

specific purpose

Ashley grew up in a poor neighborhood with parents who struggled to pay their bills. She was even homeless for several months as a child after her family was evicted from their apartment. As an adult, Ashley makes enough money to live comfortably, but she has a fuller understanding of socioeconomic class due to her experiences as a child. Ashley's perspective on class is an example of _____.

standpoint

_____ claims that a culture includes a number of social communities, and each one distinctively shapes the perceptions, identities, and opportunities of its members.

standpoint theory

Jill is having difficulty finding credible sources on her topic of misperceptions of university faculty. Since very little published research exists on this topic, Jill decides to poll her student colleagues and some faculty members on their attitudes, opinions, and preferences about faculty.Jill's efforts to conduct research are an example of which of the following sources of information?

survey research

"Today I will explain to you how humans have evolved from apes to Neanderthals to the human form we have today."This thesis sentence suggests which organizational pattern?

temporal

The assumption that an expert in one area is also an expert in another area is known as _____.

the halo effect

All of the following are possible purposes for informative speaking EXCEPT...

to convince listeners to stop doing something they are currently doing.

Possible purposes for a persuasive speech include all of the following EXCEPT...

to correct listeners' misconceptions.