speech test 1
The type of design that typically represents steps in a process is_____________ design.
sequential
"When I was in the hospital, I was treated by a male nurse," is an example of_________
sexist language
The purpose of an information website is to____________
share knowledge
A speech to inform would_____________
share knowledge with listeners
When preparing an informative speech, you should first ask yourself whether your topic is____________ enough
significant
You should protect your listeners from ____________ information
biased
The _________ should be the longest part of the speech
body
Which part of the speech should be planned first?
body
Which of these is not a suggestion for beginning a speech?
saying "My speech is about...."
_______________ testimony cites the words of a person who is highly admired, but not an expert on the topic
prestige
A person's optimum pitch is found about ____________ of the way up from the bottom of his or her pitch range
1/4
What percent of the world population speaks English?
20%
Classroom speech rarely develops more than __________ main points
3
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for choosing a good speech topic__________________
A good topic must be one that your audience knows about
Motivation is a ____________ force that moves people to action
psychological
What information is given in the online catalog?
Books and magazines available in the library
Speaking from responsible knowledge includes all the following except ______________
being aware of how much the audience knows about your topic
The triviality trap means that a topic_________________
Does not give important information, insights, or advice
Which of these is a general search engine?
Which of these is a trivial topic__________________
How to twirl a baton
The purpose of an advocacy website is to____________
Influence attitudes or behaviors
Which of these is not a factor that affects attention?
Insipidness- blandness in color and design
Statistics are facts that are measured ______________
Mathematically
An effective presentation should sound____________
Natural and conversational
In testing the specific purpose, you should ask yourself, "Does it promise______________."
New information or fresh advice
Which of these is not an irritating error in the use of powerpoint?
Projecting simple diagrams and charts
Correct ___________ involves saying words correctly- choosing the correct sounds and proper stress in syllables
Pronunciation
Which of these is NOT one of the four R's for evaluating research materials?
Readability
If you are afraid that the audience will ridicule your mistakes, you should______________
Remember that your classmates want you to succeed
Which organizational design gives the steps in a process?
Sequential
Which organizational design discusses the main points as they occur in physical space?
Spatial
After the topic, what is the next thing on the working outline?
Specific purpose
"I have always been interested in helping you people," is an example of_____________
Stereotypical language
Which of these is a purpose of the speech conclusion?
Summarize the main points of the speech
What we know or think we know about a subject is known as our_____________
belief
The thesis statement summarizes, in a single sentence_______________
The message of your speech
What should your dialect reflect?
The standard for educated people from your geographic area or ethnic group
Why should you be careful about using material from personal web pages?
There are no controls over what is posted
Which of these should be done in a speech to persuade_____________
These would all be done in a persuasive speech
Using personal stories or examples in a speech suggests that you have_____________
Unique insights on the topic
Which of these is not a suggestion for ending a speech?
Urge audience participation
Which of these is not an irritating error in the use of powerpoint?
Using bulleted points rather than the complete sentence
Words and sounds such as uh, um, and you know are called_____________
Vocal distractions
The specific purpose of a speech states precisely________________
What you want listeners to understand, believe, feel, or do
Responsible knowledge includes having information on each of these, except_______________
What your friends think about the topic
To motivate listeners, you must tell them why____________
Your message is important to them
Each main point and subpoena in a formal outline should be worded as____________
a complete simple sentence
Immediacy is____________
a sense of closeness between a speaker and listeners
You should distribute handouts______________
after the speech
The best way to avoid plagiarism is________________
always provide oral citations when you use material from another source
Correct ___________ involves producing the individual speech sounds correctly
articulation
A feeling that we have developed about a subject is know as a(n)______________
attitude
Which organizational design uses natural or customary divisions to designate main points?
categorical
The type of design that follows events in the order in which they occurred is_____________ design.
chronological
The type of design that discusses similarities or differences is_____________ design
comparative
A disadvantage of using presentation aids is that they can___________ listeners
confuse
Cognitive restructuring means that you___________
constantly change negative messages to positive messages
Which of these is not a demographic factor you should consider when analyzing an audience?
context
The principle of ___________ suggests that all statements at a given level if your outline should be of similar importance
coordination
Another advantage of using presentation aids is that they can improve your________
delivery skills
Which of these is a way to establish credibility as a speaker?
demonstrating that you know what you are talking about
Public speaking classes are valuable because __________________
effective speakers tend to be more successful, they contribute to your personal growth, they make for better democratic citizens, all of the above
We can learn from successful speakers that we must put a lot of _____________ into the presentation
energy
___________________ is the tendency of any nation, race, religion, or group to believe that its way of looking at and doing things is right and that other perspectives have less value.
ethnocentrism
_____________ testimony comes from someone who is qualified by training or experience to give their opinion on the topic
expert
Which type of speech delivery is recommended for use in our public speaking class
extemporaneous
Another disadvantage of using presentation aids is that they can reduce your__________
eye contact
We can learn from successful speakers that we must select_____________ topics
good
A "sponsored link" ______________
has paid to be listed first on a search engine
A ______________ example is not actually true
hypothetical
A speech given on the spur of the moment, with very little preparation time, uses ____________ delivery
impromptu
In testing the specific purpose, you should ask yourself, "Can I give this speech _________________?"
in the allotted time
A preview of a speech_________
indicates that points you will cover
Distractions that disrupt the flow of a message are called___________________
interference
You should not____________
leave aids in view throughout the speech
Disinformation is information that has been ____________ to advance a given agenda
made up or distorted
A speech which is read from a text or teleprompter uses__________ delivery
manuscript
One of the advantages of using presentation aids is that they make a speech more__________
memorable
A speaker must have a____________, which is a clear conception of what the speaker wishes to accomplish.
message
Which of these is not a factor about the communication situation that a speaker should consider when preparing for a speech?
motivation
A(n)_____________ is a story that illustrates an idea
narrative
The reason why speakers and listeners gather in certain places at certain times for certain purposes is referred to as__________________
occasion
When using presentation aids, you should display aids______________
only when discussing them
Expressions of personal feeling that lack supporting proof are called ___________
opinions
Dont quote _____________
out of context
The type of design that develops topics within a physical setting is ____________ design.
spatial
Which of these should be included in the heading of an outline, but not said in the actual speech?
specific purpose
A generalized picture of a group that supposedly represents its essential characteristic is called a(n)
stereotype
Rigid sets of beliefs and expectations about people in a certain group are_____________
stereotypes
The principle of __________ requires that supporting ideas and materials descend in importance from the general to the specific
subordination
When evaluating internet research materials, the criteria of authority means that you are evaluating______________
the credentials of the author and sponsor of the website
You should maintain eye contact with_____________
the listeners
We can learn from successful speakers that we must use ________________ well
time
Which of these is not a purpose of a speech introduction?
to give the title of the speech
A verbal or non-verbal cue that lets your audience know you are finished making one point and are moving on the the next point is called a_____________
transition
A moral principle that suggests an ideal state of being is known as a(n)?
value
Facts are information that can be ______________
verified
The outline on your notecards that you take to the podium to deliver your speech should have points written in___________
words and phrases
A tentative plan for organizing your speech is called a___________
working outline
Above all, a topic should be important to________________
you personally
