speech midterm

Liam is doing research for his speech on the Gulf War. Which of the following does he not need to cite?

A picture of himself at a war reenactment

The channel is the means through which the message travels. Which of the following is a channel?

Air, radio, and cell phone

Which of the following is a professional benefit of learning public speaking?

All of the above are professional benefits of learning public speaking

There are several ways to overcome stage fright. All of these are good EXCEPT,

Expect to be perfect

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

There are two major types of leadership.

All but which of the following were given as tips to be a more ethical listener?

Try to determine the speaker's point of view during his / her introduction.

As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when

all of the above

Informative speakers are

all of the above

Making a topic relevant to an audience involves

all of the above

Francis uses a couple different examples during his speech. He includes people of different cultures and both sexes in those examples. Francis is using _____________ in his speech.

diversity

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear. I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal. II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones. III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve. These main points are arranged in __________ order.

spatial

Public Speaking and Conversations are similar in several ways. Which of the following are similarities?

-the speaker tells stories for maximum impact with the audience -the speaker organizes their thoughts -the speaker offers messages that are designed for the audience

What is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?

It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

Sam is listening to Gustavo's speech on why to become a vegetarian. Sam has heard this speech topic before, and she assumes she knows what Gustavo is going to say. Because of this, she chooses to text during his speech instead of pay attention. This is an example of which barrier to effective listening?

anticipation

Margot is at a concert for her favorite band, listening to her favorite song. This is an example of ________________.

appreciative listening

Jen is listening to Charlotte's speech on global warming. Jen does not believe global warming is a problem, and she refuses to listen to what Charlotte has to say. Which element of active listening does Jen need to work on?

attitude

The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong is termed

ethics

In an outline, the conclusion should be

labeled as a separate part of the speech

When writing your speech, it is important to use _____________ language.

we

Subpoints in a preparation outline should be

written in full sentences

Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker

all of the above

The aims of an informative speech include

all of the above

The preview statement/central idea

all of the above

To avoid plagiarism when using information from an Internet document in your speech , you should keep a record of

all of the above

When selecting your speech topic which of the following do you consider

all of the above

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for a speech topic?

all of the above

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points?

all of the above

Which of the following is a guideline for effective informative speaking?

all of the above

Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline?

all of the above

Which of the following would you expect to find in a well-constructed speech introduction?

all of the above

The specific purpose statement in a preparation outline should be written

before the text of the outline itself

The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech.

body

Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points. I. Caused by the bite of infected mosquitoes, West Nile virus has spread throughout the United States. II. The effects of West Nile virus include flu-like symptoms, convulsions, swelling of the brain, and, in some cases, death.

causal

Brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble

choosing a speech topic

When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually

complete the introduction after the body of the speech

Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches.

concepts

A speaking outline or note card

contains delivery cues for the speaker

Perception of speaker's competence & character is called

credibility

Organized, logical thinking in order to evaluate messages to accept or reject is?

critical thinking

Using a faster rate of speech to create excitement or a slower rate of speech to convey seriousness is an example of which technique for encouraging effective listening?

cue your listeners

When listening to someone, it is important to quickly

determine the speaker's main ideas

The belief that one's culture or group is superior to all other groups or cultures is known as:

ethnocentrism

"To inform my audience about the history of Halloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

event

What is the most important early step in the process of developing a successful speech?

formulating the specific purpose

When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of

gaining the attention of the audience

Which of the following is an example of an abstract word?

happy

The main reason to keep a speaking outline brief is to

help the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience

When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in

in chronological order

A speaker gives a mostly original speech, but fails to clearly cite one quotation and one picture used in a visual aid. This is an example of

incremental plagiarism

Callie is giving a speech on backpacking through Europe. Anton notices that Callie is stumbling over some of her words, and takes this as a sign she is not a credible speaker. He disregards her entire speech and misses out on some very useful information. This is an example of which barrier to effective listening?

judging

The main points in a preparation outline are

located farthest to the left

To encourage audience members to listen to his speech on saving for retirement, Colin explained to his audience he could teach them how to become millionaires. Which technique for encouraging effective listening was he using?

make your listeners care

"To inform my audience about the major parts of a motion-picture camera" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

object

When you take information, put it in your own words, and then cite the sources of that information during your speech, you are using

paraphrasing

A speaker takes a variety of information puts it in his own words. He does not cite his sources in his speech. This is an example of

patchwork plagiarism

Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing __________ speeches.

persuasive

A ____________ outline should focus on the material of the speech. This includes refining your thesis and specific purpose statement, and ensuring all your main points are well-supported.

preparation

Here are the main points for a persuasive speech about the environmental hazards created by discarded computers. I. Discarded computers have become a major source of lead and radiation pollution in landfills. II. Solving this problem requires government regulation and personal action by consumers and businesses. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.

problem-solution

Cheyenne is a manager at her company. She listens to an employee, Enu, voice his opinion about a policy that he disagrees with. After listening to Enu, Cheyenne fixes the problem and her team becomes happier and more efficient. This is an example of the _______________ of listening.

professional benefits

Meredith's partner is upset because his parents are getting divorced. She listens as he explains that he is worried about how his younger sister will deal with the divorce. This is an example of __________.

relational/empathetic listening

When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in

spatial order

"To inform my audience about the history and rules of water polo" is an example of a

specific purpose

The __________ expresses precisely what you hope to accomplish with your speech.

specific purpose

The feeling of anxiety about having to speak in front of an audience is

stage fright

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)

teacher

Which of the following is not true about effective speeches?

the longer they are, the better

A short, simple sentence that summarizes the speech, without naming the main points is a

thesis

There are several general purposes of speeches. If your speech is designed to convey knowledge you are speaking to:

to inform

Listening to what is said as it is said comes from which of the following strategies to enhance listening?

to keep an open mind

All of the following are general purposes for public speaking except

to motivate

The primary purpose of an informative speech is

to teach the audience about a subject

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci. I. As a painter, da Vinci produced the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces. II. As an inventor, da Vinci drew plans for a parachute and a flying machine. III. As an astronomer, da Vinci concluded that the earth revolves around the sun. These main points are arranged in __________ order.

topical