SPH 106 pearson revel ch. 14-17

Ingrid will be speaking on behalf of the staff at the retirement party for her boss. Which of the following strategies can you suggest to improve her delivery?

Be natural and conversational, maintaining closeness and eye contact with the audience.

What is the advantage of varying your volume during public speaking?

It helps emphasize and reflect your ideas.

Which of these students is using the LEAST successful method for finding and selecting a speech topic?

Kent chose the broadest subject that came to mind.

Latoya is practicing her upcoming presentation on how to bake a pound cake. She times the speech, makes a few changes, and scribbles some delivery notes, although she doesn't make a cake as she will during her actual speech. How could Latoya improve her rehearsal process?

Latoya should incorporate her presentation aids into rehearsal.

Which of the following represents the BEST thesis statement for a speech of description?

Liposuction is an approved medical procedure for removing deposits of fat.

One recommendation for managing public speaking apprehension is to "take a long distance view." Which of these speakers is using this suggestion?

Lydia told herself that she would get through her first speech in college because by the time she graduated this speech would seem trivial.

Which strategy is suggested for a speech of definition?

Start with what the audience knows and proceed to the unknown.

Which of the following main points is most appropriate for a speech on the language of flowers? The first main point is, "The arrangement of flowers is associated with specific meanings."

The color of flowers is associated with specific meanings.

Why is the public speaking process considered transactional?

There is mutual interaction and influence between speaker and listeners.

Which of the following is the BEST example of a specific purpose for a persuasive speech?

To persuade listeners to volunteer at the community food pantry.

A speaker who tries to put an award into some type of personal perspective is delivering a(n) _____?

acceptance speech

In comparison to other aids, what is the unique attribute of incorporating a computer-assisted presentation aid into your speech?

adds a professional look

When a speaker is advised to be consistent, this means that _____?

all factors in their presentation style should complement each other

In her speech, Glennon defines modern communication using author and communications theorist Marshall McLuhan's foresighted observation, "The medium is the message." This is an example of definition by _____?

authority

A speech critique that reads, "I kinda liked the speech about the resurgence of vinyl records. It was interesting." could be most improved by _____?

being more specific

An outline of your speech should be thought of as a _____?

blueprint

Summer thinks that her audience will not favor her proposal about legalizing marijuana use. Which strategy can she use with her audience in order to be more persuasive and gain their support?

build the speech from areas of agreement, to slight disagreement, then to differences of opinion

The _____ organization pattern is useful in informative speeches to analyze two different theories, proposals, departments, or products in terms of their similarities and differences?

comparison and contrast

Oliver decides to speak about bilingual education but is curious about his audience's beliefs and values related to this topic. When conducting his audience analysis, Oliver will likely focus on which audience factor?

culture

When critiquing others in a culturally diverse environment, you should keep in mind that _____?

cultures differ in acceptance and methods of criticism

A speech titled, How do liberal and libertarian differ? is a speech of _____?

definition

"How to create a personal website" is an example of a speech of _____?

demonstration

What is the BEST strategy for public speakers who sense audience confusion or disagreement during their speech?

directly acknowledge the audience's priorities, and try to respond to their needs

As you are beginning the research process for your speech about the Korean War, which tertiary source will provide a general overview of your subject and list suggestions for additional reading?

encyclopedia entries about the Korean War

In your speech on the meaning of abdication, you describe the abdication crisis surrounding King Edward VIII of England as perhaps the most famous of the twentieth century. This type of supporting material is _____?

example

What is the preferred method of presentation in most speaking situations?

extemporaneous delivery

what is the single most important aspect of bodily communication in public speaking?

eye contact

Which two functions of an introduction are essential to every speech?

gain attention and orient the audience

During her first speech for her public speaking class, Selena felt uncontrollably nervous. By the end of the semester, she was more confident and wasn't as anxious when it was her turn to give a speech. Which benefit of public speaking is Selena experiencing?

improve personal and social abilities

A speech of introduction is primarily _____, and must _____?

informative; establish relevant connections among speaker, topic, and audience

When Harry tries to reinforce his message by saying, "I've described why learning basic first aid is important. Now I'll demonstrate three first aid techniques that everyone should know," he is using a(n) _____

internal summary transition

The president stands at a podium to deliver the State of the Union speech; it is carefully timed and its specific wording lays out the agenda for the coming legislative session. Because of its advantages in this situation, the method of presentation used for this speech is _____?

manuscript delivery

Selecting a speech topic which is substantive means that it _____?

must be important enough to merit time and attention

In his demonstration speech, Martin wants to show the specific steps he takes to properly iron a dress shirt, and how fast the process is. Which of the following support materials are likely the best option for Martin?

objects

At the conclusion of the lunch meeting, it was announced that Nan was receiving the promotion. Although he was disappointed, Garrett immediately stood to say, "Let's take a moment to congratulate Nan and wish her good luck in her new position." Garrett is _____?

offering a toast

A good way to increase the forcefulness of your speech is to eliminate all the following EXCEPT _____?

personal examples

Which type of speech document uses phrases and key words?

presentation outline

Given what you know about speeches of description, which of the following is the LEAST likely organizational pattern you would choose for this type?

problem-solution

A speech of description can explain an object, person, event, or _____?

process

When a speaker poses a challenge or a question, or refers back to the introduction, he or she is primarily _____?

providing closure

Vanessa's informative speech is about the toxicity of common pesticides. She begins by discussing three types found in her own home: sprays to control ants; granules to eliminate weeds, and products to eradicate shower mildew. Vanessa's speech is supported by ?

real examples

Muriel was impressed with what the speaker had to say about the value of beekeeping. He provided wonderful examples, included testimony from a beekeeping expert, and defined the terminology so the audience was able to follow along with every point he introduced. Which step in the public speaking process helped this speaker appear competent to his audience?

research your topic

A newspaper account of the September 11 terrorist attacks is an example of a _____; while an interview with a survivor of the World Trade Center collapse is an example of a _____?

secondary source; primary source

After a speaker has incorporated the feedback into his or her presentation acquired during rehearsal, he or she should _____?

seek additional feedback

Although speakers differ in the overall order that they use when preparing to give a speech, the step which should occur before the others is _____?

selecting a topic, purpose, and thesis

Tamal is generally outgoing and has a lot of friends on campus. But he seems to freeze up whenever he gives a presentation in speech class. Tamal appears to experience _____?

state apprehension

If you want to communicate the important characteristic of a complex set of numbers in a speech, you should use _____?

statistics

Madison is crafting an informative speech for an audience of high school juniors and seniors who are looking to save money on college costs. She decides to speak about spending your freshman year at community college to save money. Which aspect of informative speaking is Madison most concerned with here?

stressing relevance and usefulness

A speech which discusses events leading to passage of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 would work BEST using a _____ organizational pattern?

temporal

Generally, the _____ organization pattern is the BEST choice for speeches of demonstration?

temporal

One of the most important considerations for speakers in using testimony as support material is _____?

the need to establish the source's credibility

Generally, the BEST type of presentation aid is _____; and the only type which should be given directly to the audience is _____?

the object itself; handouts

In a speech, main points should specifically support your _____?

thesis

When President Obama introduced a national health insurance program to the United States, he spoke to the nation about the need for every American to have access to healthcare—this represents the ____ of his speech?

thesis

In an environment such as the classroom, what is the purpose of speech criticism?

to improve your technique and to learn the principles of public speaking

Which speech description is most reflective of oral style?

uses simpler words

When a speaker works to include both very general and very specific information in a speech, what principle of informative speaking is applied?

vary the levels of abstraction

Speakers should follow this guideline for phrasing sentences in their speech: _____?

vary the types of sentences

In his humorous speech about trying an unusual and spicy cuisine, Stewart said his stomach "rumbled like a coal car on a runaway train." Stewart is trying to inject _____?

vividness

Overall, the BEST strategy to keep in mind when using presentation aids is that _____?

you and your message are the main attraction