Speech Test

Andrew went to hear a speech by a military leader he admired. He took a notebook and oen and, during the speech, wrote down everything he could from the speech. When he got home later, he reviewed his notes and could barely make sense of them. What went wrong?

Andrew should have written key words and ideas instead of trying to write everything.

the means by which a message is communicated is termed the

Channel

One of the ways speakers analyze audiences is by looking at traits such as age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, group membership, and racial, ethnic, and cultural background. What is this called?

Demographic audience analysis

Because speech making is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak...

Ethically

The aim of the speaker is to accomplish his or her goals by any means necessary

False

The denotative meaning of a word includes all the feelings, associations, and emotions the word evokes in different people

False

Audiences are egocentric, so...

Listeners are concerned above all with how the speech will affect them

if you quoted tsunami survivor Suvik Jayaratne on the hardships that continue to face residents trying to rebuild their lives in Sri Lanka, you would be using _____ testimony

Peer

audience analysis is an important factor in which of the following

Preparing the speech and presenting the speech AKA both b and c

the main idea value of using statistics in a speech is

Quantify the speakers ideas

according to your textbook, global plagiarism occurs when a person

Takes a speech entirely from one source

Sarah is listening to her roommate to provide emotional support in a time of distress. Sarah is engaged in ... listening

emphatic

someone coughing in the audience or walking in late during a presentation are examples of

interference

what is the term for anything that impedes the communication of a message

interference

Chris began his research early and found some excellent sources for his informative speech. He cut and pasted passages from several Websites into a file. When he started putting his speech together, he used complete sentences as well as paraphrases and some of his own thoughts. Unfortunately, Chris forgot to record his sources, so he did not cite any in his speech. He is guilty of

patchwork plagiarism

In the midst of a speech about volcanoes, a speaker notices quizzical expressions on the faces of her listeners. In response she says, "Let me explain that point again to make sure it is clear." When this happens, the speaker is

Adapting to feedback

"Police officers need extra life insurance to protect their wives and children," said city council member Heather Carpenter. Carpenters language violated which of the guidelines for inclusive language.

Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.

Public speakers who seek to communicate with listeners from cultures other than their own need to take special care to avoid __________ in their speeches.

Ethnocentrism

When the general purpose of your speech is to _______, you act primarily as a teacher or lecture

Inform

Megan is passionately committed to animal rights. At an evening lecture required by her biology class, she learned that the title of the speaker's talk was "The Importance of Animal Experimentation on Medical Advances." Offended and sure that the speaker had nothing ethical or interesting to say, Megan paid no attention at all during the lecture. Megan's poor listening was

Jumping to conclusions

Kevin located three excellent sources for his persuasive speech. He copied long sections from each source word for word, strung them together with a few transitions, and mentioned the sources of his information in passing. Which of the following best describes his situation?

Kevin is guilty of patchwork plagiarism

Yash plans to give a speech to his classmates about the principles of physics behind the design of hybrid automobiles. The most important factor of Yash to consider when analyzing his audience is probably its

Knowledge about the topic

what is the difference between hearing and listening (open ended)

Listening is comprehending what the speaker is saying. Hearing is hearing the words come out of someones mouth but not fully paying attention.

For his formative speech, Douglas told his classmates how to get free food at a drive-through restaurant. Rather than focusing on legitimate deals, such as student discounts or coupons, Douglas talked about ways to trick employees into believing you had already paid for food when you had not. His instructor gave the speech a poor grade because it violated the ethical criteria for public speaking. The major violation was

Make sure your goals are ethically sound

Nipper found several excellent sources for his informative speech. He pulled key information from them, blended those ideas into his own perspective, and cited his sources when he presented his speech. Which of the following best describes his situation?

Nipper is ethical because he cited his sources and used them to develop his own slant on the topic.

Communication based on a speaker's body and gestures, rather than on the use of words, is called

Nonverbal communication

Mikey listened to the campus president speak on the radio at the same time that Sean was part of the audience in the hall where the president was speaking. Later, Mikey said he thought the president's words state clearly that he opposed an increase in tuition. But Sean said that the way the president avoided looking at the students when he talked about tuition made it seem the president actually supported an increase in tuition. The difference in the messages Mikey and Sean received most likely resulted from the fact that

Sean and Mikey received the message through different channels

Heather was in the midst of an excellent speech on campus history when she made a minor mistake by giving the wrong date for the opening of a campus building. She suddenly stopped speaking and said, "Oh, I messed up." She then finished her speech, but all she could think about afterward was her mistake. What is the major piece of advice from your textbook that Heather needs to be reminded about?

There is no such thing as a perfect speech

People need effective listening skills in almost all occupations

True

If you were giving a persuasive speech on Medicare to members of the American Association or Retired Persons (AARP), the most important factor to consider when analyzing your audience would probably be the

age of the audience

all of the following are presented as guidelines for ethical speech making except

allow bias to affect your speech

Fletcher is enjoying Chris Rocks stand-up comedy routine at the Civic Center. Fletcher is engaged in ... listening

appreciative

Forming particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly is called

articulation

Alisha began the introduction of her speech by saying: Have you ever been knocked down so hard by life that you didn't feel you'd ever get back up? This has happened to me many times, the first being when I tried to ride a bicycle when I was very young. Today I want to discuss with you some basic strategies for coping with life's challenges. What kind of supporting material did Alisha use in her introduction?

brief example

The main value in using expert testimony in a speech is to

build the credibility of speakers who are not experts on the topic

A new class registration system has been established on campus. Tonight, a representative from the Registrar's office will speak about how to use the new system. You will be listening to the speaker in hopes of understanding the steps involved in registering for classes next semester. As explained in your textbook, you will be engaged in ___________ listening.

comprehensive

Randy and Bowen are listening to a realtor who is encouraging them to buy a house they looked at earlier that day. As they listen, they are trying to decide whether or not to purchase the house. Randy and Bowen are engaged in ... listening

critical

A landlord with a bad reputation among students for her high rent, deceptive advertising, and refusal to return security deposits is speaking to a campus group about how the city's new zoning laws will affect students. The most important factor the landlord should consider in her situational audience analysis is probably her listeners'

disposition toward the speaker

If you were giving a persuasive speech to a general audience arguing that all children should be required to use standard English in all public schools, the most important factor to consider when analyzing your audience would probably be its

ethnic background

Jessica is giving a speech in her art history class. She has carefully prepared her presentation and plans to deliver it from a brief set of note cards. What kind of delivery is Jessica using?

extemporaneous

Public speaking requires the same method of delivery as ordinary conversation

false

Research has shown that examples have little effect on listeners beliefs and actions

false

listeners can sense all of your nervousness

false

you should use many statistics as possible in your speech

false

As you present your speech, you notice that many of your listeners have interested looks on their faces and are nodding their heads in agreement with your ideas. These reactions by your listeners are called

feedback

Ramona is preparing a persuasive speech on environmental issues to present to members of the National Wildlife Federation. The most important factor Ramona should consider when analyzing her audience is probably its

group membership

An imaginary story that makes a general point is called a(n)

hypothetical example

A speech delivered with little to no preparation is called

impromptu

.... plagiarism occurs when the speech as a whole is ethical, but the speaker fails to give credit for a particular quotation.

incremental

the ethical obligations of listeners include

listening to the speaker attentively and maintaining a free and open expression for ideas aka B and C only

Giving excessive attention to the details of a speech is an example of

listening too hard

A political candidate is running for office and must give a speech that will lay out the details of her platform. The speech will be widely covered by the newspapers and will be televised. What kind of speech is the candidate most likely to use?

manuscript

whatever a speaker communicates to someone else is termed the

message

many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

organizing your thoughts logically, Tailoring your message to your audience, and adapting to listener feedback aka all of the above

A public speaker who frequently says "uh," "er," or "um" is failing to make effective us of

pauses

When the general purpose of your speech is to _____, you primarily act as an advocate

persuade

rather than trying to eliminate every trace of stage fright, you should aim in transforming it into

positive nervousness

List at least three ways to control stage fright

practice your speech, tense and relax muscles, and make eye contact (not with only one person)

What should you do as the last step of practicing delivery for a speech

rehearse under conditions as close as possible to the actual speech situation

which of the following is a recommended way to deal with nervousness in your speech

remember that nervousness is not usually visible to your audience

Using repetition and parallelism will enhance the _______ in your speeches

rhythm

As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when

selecting the topic for your speech researching your speech organizing your speech aka ALL OF THE ABOVE

Good speech delivery

sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed

If you hope to convey to your audience the excitement of steering a kayak through river rapids, you should probably

speak at a faster rate during that part of the speech

A words denotative meaning is its dictionary definition

true

Being audience-centered means that your primary purpose as a speaker is to gain a desired response from the audience.

true

Most successful speakers are nervous before taking the floor

true

The selection and use of supporting materials for a speech involves critical thinking skills

true

which of the following is a way to use language clearly in a speech?

use familiar words, choose concrete words, and eliminate clutter AKA all of the above

Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume are referred to as

vocal variety