Speech Midterm
In the transactional model of communication, communication is seen as a one-way process of transmitting a message from one person to another. (ch. 1)
False
It is not okay to use handouts during a speech presentation. (ch. 13)
False
Listening is something most everyone does without even trying. (ch. 4)
False
The linear model of communication is seen as an ongoing circular process (ch. 1)
False
The most well-established way of finding research to support your ideas is to use personal testimony. (ch. 7)
False
The specific purpose statement of a speech may be to inform, to persuade, to inspire, celebrate, entertain, or to mourn. Thus, it is common to frame a general purpose statement around one of these goals. (ch. 8)
False
The textbook advises you to construct your introduction FIRST. (ch. 9)
False
The textbook describes techniques for building confidence. Getting a good night's rest is one of those techniques mentioned. (ch. 11)
False
There is only one type of organizational speech writing style discussed in the textbook. (ch. 8)
False
You shouldn't use objects and props as visual aids. (ch. 13)
False
Your textbook discusses two types of frames of reference. They are habitual frame of reference and interpersonal frame of reference. (ch. 11)
False
Which is NOT a value of listening discussed in your textbook? (ch. 4)
International benefits
Which of the following is NOT an element of the Communication Process? (ch. 1)
Personal testimony
Public Speaking can benefit you in different aspects of your life. Which of the following isn't a way discussed in your textbook? (ch. 1)
Private
This celebrated orator emphasized the value of a moral defense in the community. He stated an orator must be a good man morally and not just an effective speaker. (ch. 2)
Quintillian
__________ are words and gestures that allow you to move smoothly from one idea to the next throughout your speech, showing relationships between ideas and emphasizing important points. (ch. 8)
Signposts
__________ had been a teacher of rhetoric before converting to Christianity. He was very instrumental in the Christian Church adopting Ciceronian rhetoric (ch. 2)
St. Augustine
__________ are phrases or sentences that lead from one distinct-but-connected idea to another (ch. 8)
Transitional statements
A change in attitude can be fostered through a self-reflective regimen called cognitive restructuring. (ch. 11)
True
According to the textbook, library resources include books, periodicals, and full-text databases. (ch. 7)
True
Articulation is described by how well you form vowels and consonants using our lips, jaws, tongue, and palate to form the sounds that are identified as speech. (ch. 12)
True
Do NOT include any new information during your conclusion (ch. 9)
True
Hearing is unintentional, whereas listening requires you to pay conscious attention. (ch. 4)
True
Lay testimony is any testimony based on witnesses' opinions or perceptions in a given case. Lay testimony can offer insight into the past and into areas where sentiments are relevant. (ch. 7)
True
Offering your testimony within a speech provides an example of your point, and it enhances your credibility by demonstrating that you have experience regarding the topic. (ch. 7)
True
Personal appearance can be a form of visual aid. (ch. 13)
True
Some of the most popular used internet sources include Google, Bing, Yahoo!, and Ask. (ch. 7)
True
The best way to manage the stress of delivering a speech is by being well prepared. (ch. 12)
True
The fear of public speaking is also identified or known as communication apprehension. (ch. 11)
True
The fear of public speaking is one of the most common fears in our society. (ch. 11)
True
The first function of the introduction is to get the attention AND the interest of the audience. (ch. 9)
True
The three A's of Active Listening discussed in the textbook are Attention, Attitude, and Adjustment. (ch. 4)
True
There are barriers to effective listening discussed in the textbook that includes anticipation, judging, and reacting emotionally. (ch. 4)
True
There are three types of speeches: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain (ch. 1)
True
Visual aids can enhance your overall presentation. (ch. 13)
True
When making slides, you want to make sure the slide is uncluttered with not too much information on it (ch. 13)
True
When selecting a topic you should ask yourself several questions. You should select a topic that is appropriate to the audience and occasion. (ch. 8)
True
You should rehearse your speech to prepare for delivery. (ch. 12)
True
Personal appearance and eye contact are examples of (ch. 12)
nonverbal aspects of delivery
Which of the following is a method of delivery style discussed in the textbook? (ch. 12) a) manuscript b) memorized c) impromptu d) extemporaneous
All of the above
You should do the following when preparing your conclusion. (ch. 9) a) prepare the audience for the end of your speech b) present any final appeals c) summarize and close d) end with a clincher
All of the above
Who defined rhetoric as the faculty of discovering in the particular case all the available means of persuasion? (ch. 2)
Aristotle
This man was an important participant in many of the significant political events of his time. He is considered to be the greatest of the Roman orators, and was, among other things, a lawyer, politician, and philosopher. (ch. 2)
Cicero
__________ was an elder citizen who considered to be the wisest of the Greeks. He was commissioned to organize the laws into the codification (ch. 2)
Draco
Telling a story, using startling, using an analogy and using humor are all (ch. 9)
attention-getting strategies
