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Which of the following would be an example of a specific purpose statement?
"At the end of my speech, my audience will be convinced that zoning laws should prohibit building on bog turtle habitats."
policy-take action, attitudinal-change and strengthen mental state of mind, awarness-reminds audience what they heard
3 categories of solutions and action steps
Approximately how many advertisements does the average person see each day?
5,000
According to the text what percentage of jobs today involve some form of public speaking?
70%
In general, you should try to speak for about what percentage of your speaking time?
90 - 95%
What do you need to have before you begin research for your speech?
A and B only
The statement "What goes around, comes around," is an example of a:
A cliché
Which of the following is likely to be the least credible source of internet information?
A personal website
Making a topic relevant to an audience involves
A, B and C
The simplicity criterion for explaining information refers to the idea that information is best retained when
A, B and C
Which Boolean operator limits the search to pages that feature two specific terms?
AND / +
Keane and Joelle are running for class president. Keane says that Joelle is terrible at math, and therefore could never be a good president. This is an example of a(n) ________ fallacy.
Ad hominem
Using the phrases like "mad hard" or "he got owned" with a mixed audience would violate the principle of relating to which of the following demographic characteristic?
Age
All clothes from that store are new. These clothes are from that store. These clothes must be new. Which part of this argument is the premise?
All clothes from that store are new.
Reasoned arguments may consist of which of the following?
All of the above
The advantage(s) of studying logic include(s)
All of the above
The best research strategy for speech writing generally involves
All of the above
Which of the following font styles should be avoided?
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?
All of the above
Which of the following techniques can be used as a clincher?
All of the above A story A humorous remark A quotation
Which of the following conditions make a website a less credible source of information?
All of the above conditions make a website less credible
Which of the following is not an example of an informative speech topic?
All of the topics above could be delivered as an informative speech
Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining eye contact with the audience?
All of these are true
Which of the following statements is not true about identification as it relates to speaking?
All of these are true
Public speaking skills can benefit what aspects of our lives?
All of these aspects will benefit
Which of the following conditions make a website a less credible source of information?
All of these conditions make a website less credible
"Mike's microphone made much music," is an example of a(n):
Alliteration
Critical thinking is best defined as:
Analyzing and evaluating information to make decisions
Wesley is listening to Cade's speech on why to become a vegetarian. Wesley has heard this speech topic before, and he assumes he knows what Cade is going to say. Because of this, he chooses to text during his speech instead of pay attention. This is an example of which barrier to effective listening?
Anticipation
Trang is at a concert for her favorite band, listening to her favorite song. This is an example of:
Appreciative listening
Who said "...it is not only necessary to consider how to make the speech itself demonstrative and convincing, but also that the speaker should show himself to be of a certain character...and that his hearers should think that he is disposed in a certain way toward them; and further, that they themselves should be disposed in a certain way towards him."
Aristotle over 2,000 years ago
Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose statement?
At the end of my speech, the audience will be aware of three reasons why optical illusions occur.
Patrick is listening to Briana's speech on energy conservation. Briana is making good points, but she is speaking at a slow rate. Instead of getting impatient and letting his mind drift off, Patrick uses the extra processing time to distinguish and evaluate Briana's points. This is an example of which aspect of active listening?
Attention
When giving a speech about the use of interrogation techniques on terrorists, it would be most important to determine audience members':
Attitudes
During Isadora's speech she said, "All mouses have a desire to search for cheese." This is an example of a _________.
Basic error
The Best strategy for managing stress in a speech is to:
Be well prepared and confident
Henrik wears tinfoil hats around his house because thinks aliens exist. The existence of aliens is an example of his _________.
Belief
If you were doing a speech on German WWII tanks, which of the following would be your best source of information?
Books
Government websites allow you to search for all of these documents except?
CIA documents
Bill wants to give a speech showing his audience the impact of one's online activities and persona on the job application process. He will be using which type of organizational pattern?
Causal
Listening to a recording of a speaker does not have the same psychological impact as listening to the same speech in person or watching that person on television demonstrating the importance of:
Channel
Jose wants to describe the evolution of Stonehenge for his audience. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
Chronological
Reviewing the agenda of a meeting prior to the start of the meeting involves which of the following strategies to enhance listening?
Come prepared
The ______ refers to the norms that govern communication in different situations and relationships.
Context
Watching a political debate on television would involve:
Critical listening
Les was listening to his grandfather talk about the economy. His grandfather, who worked in finance his whole life, seemed to be omitting some important facts from his argument. Which of the following traits of critical thinkers would best apply to this situation?
Critical thinkers know that even the wisest people may be wrong at times
Having conversations with a group of people and asking them questions is which of the following methods of audience analysis?
Data collection
Youko is doing a presentation on free speech. During her presentation, she tells her audience exactly what free speech is and how it directly relates to their lives. This is an example of a(n):
Definitional speech
Roberto wants to know how many retirees will be attending his speech on useful changes to the Medicare system. He is likely to conduct a(n):
Demographic analysis
Sauda is doing a speech on how to properly dribble a basketball. She brings in a basketball and shows the audience step by step. This is an example of a(n):
Demonstration speech
Most often plagiarism occurs because people:
Do not know how to cite their sources
Speakers and writers are often referred to as:
Encoders
Chaunee dressed in torn jeans and hoodie when she gave a speech to the Rotary Club asking for donations to the Humane Society. The audience did not find her to be credible and did not donate much. What speech element was at work here?
Ethos
Gisela smiles when she talks about bringing hoterm-30me a puppy for the first time, and frowns when she talks about the dangers of puppy mills. This is an example of using good _______.
Facial expressions
True or False? All types of bodily movement can add interest to your speech.
False
True or False? Because we see so many advertisements each day, we are relatively immune to their effects.
False
True or False? Good speeches always use Power Point slides
False
True or False? Hearing and listening are the same thing.
False
True or False? It is generally not appropriate to ask a third party what s/he knows about audience members.
False
True or False? It is perfectly acceptable to use words like "mankind" since everyone understands that you are speaking of both men and women.
False
True or False? The conclusion is the best place for your most important piece of new supporting material.
False
True or False? When giving a speech, you should try to use big words and complex ideas. This way your audience will know you are intelligent and prepared.
False
True or False? Wikipedia, Ask.com, and Britannica.com are the easiest and most reliable sources of information for a speech.
False
True or false? Critical thinking is the same thing as criticizing.
False
Your note cards should have all the sentences written out and you should read your speech from them.
False
True or False? The purpose of a persuasive speech is the same as an informative speech.
FalseChap
Which of the following is Not an error we make when engaged in critical listening?
Filtering out irrelevant sounds
What is the most popular search engine?
If you are looking for pictures to support your speech, the fastest way to find results would be to use _______________.
Google images
A style guide is used to:
Help you cite your sources in your speech and outline
Raneen is trying to persuade the Westboro Baptist Church (an anti-gay congregation) to support gay marriage. She is probably dealing with a _______.
Hostile audience
An example of a hyperbole is:
I have told you a million times to stop asking me for donations.
Kristen has been asked at the last moment to give a toast at a retirement party. What delivery technique will she be using?
Impromptu
What is the biggest obstacle to finding good sources using search engines?
Inaccurate or irrelevant search terms
Using a series of cases or pieces of evidence to reach a conclusion is known as:
Inductive reasoning
Speaking clearly, being dressed professionally, and making eye contact with the audience before you speak will all give you _______.
Internal credibility
The rule concerning the amount of text in your slide show:
Is not set in stone, but generally states you should keep the number of words to a minimum.
All of the following are benefits of sharing a personal experience about a topic with the audience except:
It provides a preview of the main points of the speech
Hector was excited to give his speech about space tourism. He conducted a lot of research about space technology and current spacecraft manufacturers who were beginning to get into the space tourism business. He began his speech with the question; "Did you know that a white dwarf star is the weight of the sun but has only the diameter of the earth. A cupful of white dwarf material weighs 22 tons!" Then he went on to develop his credibility and preview his points about space tourism. Why was his audience confused by this attention getter?
It was not relevant to the topic
Which of the following statements is Not true about language?
Language is objective
A questionnaire asks "On a scale of 1 to 5...?" This is an example of ________.
Likert-type questions
Dylan wants to show the changes in out of pocket health care expenses over the last 50 years. What type of chart would work best for this purpose?
Line chart
In this model, communication is seen as a one-way process of transmitting a message from one person to another person.
Linear
Ellen gave a speech about how global warming was a myth created by the liberal media. Her speech was full of reasoning fallacies and inaccurate facts. The audience did not take her seriously. What speech element was at work here?
Logos
When writing your speech, you want to avoid ______.
Low impact language
If a speaker were giving an informative speech to a group with a visual learning style, she would do well to include a number of ______ in her speech.
Maps, charts, diagrams and pictures
Alberta is delivering a speech verbatim without the use of any notes. What delivery technique is she using?
Memorized
Giving a speech about a traditional seven course meal, Michael called the first course "horse de ovrees" instead of "hors d'oeuvres." This is an example of a _____.
Mispronunciation
When we use emojis in a text message we are replacing missing _______ messages.
Nonverbal
Which of the following terms is least abstract?
Oprah
Angela is trying to persuade her audience to join the Peace Corps. During her speech, Angela tells a story about her own experience in the Peace Corps. She tells her audience about the millions of people who are tired and scared, and in need of help. This is an example of ______.
Pathos
Which of the following resources is best for finding the most recent information?
Periodicals
Megan is giving a speech to her son's 5th grade class about what it's like to be a doctor. She wears her lab coat, stethoscope, and scrubs. This is an example of using ______ as a visual aid.
Personal appearance
______ show how different parts relate to the whole.
Pie charts
Ahmed is speaking in monotone. He asks the audience a rhetorical question, but most of the audience members don't realize this because his voice does not go up at the end of the sentence. This is an example of using poor ______.
Pitch and inflection
Elias is trying to persuade his audience to recycle more. He concludes his speech by saying, "I just think that maybe it would be a good idea if some of us try to recycle a little more." This is an example of using _______.
Powerless Language
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.
Preperation
The ______ is like an oral outline or roadmap that tells the audience how you will develop the speech.
Preview Statement
Stephanie wants to discuss the dangers of limiting the power of labor unions and the benefits of repealing laws against collective bargaining. She will be using which type of organizational pattern?
Problem-Solution
Sydney is a manager at her company. She listens to an employee, Garren, voice his opinion about a policy that he disagrees with. After listening to Garren, Sydney fixes the problem and her team becomes happier and more efficient. This is an example of the __________ benefits of listening.
Professional
A claim that ancient aliens played a role in the in the construction of some human monuments is a
Proposition of fact
Trying to convince an audience to vote for a tax increase funding for education is a
Proposition of policy
This kind of noise refers to mental interference in the speaker of listener and includes preconceived ideas, wandering thoughts, biases and prejudices.
Psychological
Tran is a well-known senior partner at her law firm. She is giving a presentation to law school students who are interested to know how she became so successful. She is probably dealing with a _____.
Receptive audience
Raquel starts her speech by saying, "In light of the earthquake that struck our community last week, I have decided to write my speech on three important tips to remember if caught in an earthquake." Raquel has decided to ______ as her attention getter.
Refer to recent or historical events
Renee'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 listening
If your introduction is not ______, it will distract the audience and you may lose goodwill and credibility.
Relevant
Tyrell wants to describe the features of the world's largest haunted house. He will be using which type of organizational pattern?
Spatial
A _______ outline should focus on the delivery of the speech. This includes writing short, succinct words or phrases, and copying the speech on index cards.
Speaking
Which of the following is not a paradigm for conducting an audience analysis?
Speculation
In the chapter example siblings Sydney and Harrison were having an argument about cleaning an argument about cleaning the toilet. Which sibling had the stronger argument?
Sydney
Which of the following would be an example of an informative speech?
Teaching a group of third graders how to build a birdhouse
Which of the following is not true about effective speeches?
The longer they are, the better.
What is the biggest potential problem with selecting a topic at random?
The topic may not be useful or meaningful to the audience.
Which of the following is NOT true about the main points of a speech?
There should be three to eight main points
A(n) _______ summarizes the main points of the speech in a sentence or two and provides for the audience an overview of what the speech is about.
Thesis statement
The primary purpose of an informative speech is
To teach the audience about a subject
External credibility is the type of credibility you as a speaker gain by association: use of sources that the audience finds credible, for example.
True
The speaking outline is much more succinct than the preparation outline and includes brief phrases or words that remind the speakers of the points they need to make.
True
True or False Effective visual aids can enhance your credibility.
True
True or False? A fallacy is an error in reasoning
True
True or False? A speech begins with the introduction.
True
True or False? A syllogism is a type of deductive reasoning.
True
True or False? Asking questions is a good way to improve your comprehension.
True
True or False? If you are interested in conducting an interview, the first step is to contact the person and arrange for a time to meet her/him.
True
True or False? Internal previews tell the audience what to expect and they help keep your audience on track.
True
True or False? Public speaking is important in creating and sustaining a society, which includes informed, active participants.
True
True or False? Some of the most difficult audience members to reach are those who are required to attend presentations they would not attend on their own.
True
True or False? The body of a speech is generally prepared before the introduction.
True
True or False? The term communicator refers to all of the people in the interaction or speech setting.
True
True or False? There is a positive correlation between listening ability and academic success.
True
True or False? Using the library databases will allow you to access newspaper articles for free.
True
True or False? Visual aids increase interest and comprehension, but they must be carefully selected for each audience.
True
True or False? You can strengthen your own credibility by identifying the qualifications of your sources.
True
True or False? You will deliver all of the speeches in this class using an extemporaneous style.
True
True or false? A speaker should keep her visual aids out of sight when they are not in use.
True
You develop internal credibility as the speaker through specific actions. First, be appropriately attired for a public presentation. Second, make eye contact with the audience before you speak. Third, speak clearly, fluently and confidently.
True
Kira starts her speech by saying, "According to Dr. Michael Greger, the side-effects of prescription drugs kill 109,000 Americans per year." Kira has decided to _____ as her attention getter.
Use a startling statistic
Using which of the following visual aids takes away from your speaking time?
Use of the white board
A sense that something is right/wrong, good/bad, or fair/unfair is a(n):
Value
Connor didn't practice his speech enough, and now he finds himself using "uhh" and "umm" a lot. This is an example of using _______.
Vocalized pauses
Which of the following is not a widely recognized style guide for formatting citations?
Washington Style Manual
What is the best reason one should avoid using visual aids?
When the visuals are irrelevant
Which is the problematic part of this argument? Women make better parents than men. Wendy is a woman. Thus, Wendy will be a better parent than Paul.
Women make better parents than men
When writing on your note cards, you should:
Write large enough that you can read the words easily
_______ is a series of questions advanced to produce demographic and attitudinal data from your audience.
a basic questionnaire
introduction
a good____ can make or break you because it sets the tone for the speech
Which of the following is likely to be the least credible source of internet information?
a personal website
According to Chapter 9 of the text, how long does it take for a person to determine a job applicant's self-assurance and likeability?
about 30 seconds
Informative speeches do not serve to:
accuse the audience of poor behavior and then give solutions.
What is the last step in Monroe's Motivated Sequence?
action appeal
Jessica does not deserve to be promoted to manager. She cheated on her husband two years ago," is an example of which fallacy?
ad hominem
Senator Smith cheated on a test when he was in high school, therefore could never be a good president. This is an example of a(n) ..._______________ fallacy.
ad hominem
Critical thinking is best defined as
analyzing and evaluating information to make decisions
Ferdinand wants to buy a new Lexis. So he approaches his partner and says, "You are funny, smart and one of the most generous people I know. That's why you deserve to ride in luxury" is an example of which fallacy?
appeal to flattery
cause effect pattern
arranges elements of an argument in a because the happened, this resulted sequence
climactic pattern
arranges the elements in order of importance
chronological pattern
arranges the elements in time sequence, or in the order in which they happened
spatial pattern
arranges the elements on the basis of space or situational relationships
question
asking your audience a ____ fires up their curiosity and makes them actie participants in your speech
A(n)________________is a learned disposition about something. It is very durable, and may change over time.
attitude
David is pretty much pro-choice. This is his ________________.
attitude
Attitudinal questions are important to determine audience members'...
attitudes
These questions probe more deeply into the psyche of your audience members, and will help you see where they stand on certain issues.
attitudinal questions
If a speaker were giving an informative speech to a group with an aural learning style, he would do well to include a number of _____________________ in his speech.
audio recordings, stories and jokes
The new employee is too quiet and has no sense of style. We should fire him. This is an example of _______________.
bad reasoning fallacy
"Soapy suds cleans better because it's a better cleaner," is an example of which fallacy?
begging the question
introduction
beginning of a speech; it contains the attention getter, the link statement, the thesis statement, and frequently a preview statement
A view that reality exists in a particular way is a(n)
belief
John says that marijuana is an addictive gateway drug. This is an example of his ______________.
belief
If you were doing a speech on German WWII tanks, which of the following would be your best source of information?
books
Which of the following resources is best for gaining general knowledge?
books
Beth is writing a speech on the reasons her favorite theme park was shut down. She is writing a ___________ speech.
casual
Bill wants to give a speech showing his audience the impact of one's online activities and persona on the job application process. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
causal
"Rene spilled the salt at breakfast, so this is why she got into a car accident after class." is an example of which fallacy?
causal fallacy
"Severe dehydration may lead to confusion, coma or death." This is an example of
causal reasoning
Nadia is giving a speech about how some of the inventions created for space exploration have become products we use in everyday life. Most likely, she will select which method of arrangement?
cause-effect
Jose wants to describe the evolution of Stonehenge for his audience. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
chronological
In a ________, main points are delivered according to when they happened and could be traced on a calendar or clock
chronological order speech
Jung wants to teach her audience about the features of green, black and white tea. She will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
comparative
A speaker who shows a picture of a blackened, atrophied, smoker's lung next to a healthy pink lung is employing which of the following attention getting principles?
contrast
Critical thinking involves all but which of the following?
critical reasoning involves all of the above
When we attempt to make sense of messages to determine the truth, probability, and intent of these messages, we are engaged in
critical thinking
"Every person who works in two states must pay taxes in both states. Keila works in Iowa and Nebraska so she must pay taxes in both states.
deductive reasoning
Youko is doing a presentation on free speech. During her presentation, she tells her audience exactly what free speech is and how it directly relates to their lives. This is an example of a(n) _________________.
definitional speech
To determine things like your audiences marital status, incomes, and age range it is best to use a....
demographic questionnaire
Sauda is doing a speech on how to properly dribble a basketball. She brings in a basketball and shows the audience step by step. This is an example of a(n) _________________.
demonstration speech
Jillian is doing a presentation on how it felt to live in the gorgeous green rolling hills of IrelanD. This is an example of a(n) _________________.
descriptive speech
______________is, by far, the most simple of the three paradigms for "getting the feel" of a particular audience. It is a form of qualitative data gathering. We perceive it through one or more of our five natural senses—hearing, seeing, touching, tasting, and smelling.
direct observation
Which of the following is not included in the chapter as a suggestion to develop your credibility?
drop the name of important people you know
According to the chapter, which is the least preferred method of interviewing?
Which of the following is not a suggestion for fostering rapport with the expert person you are interviewing?
engaging in friendly debate
Claude is careful not to say a Native America sweat lodge is just like a sauna. Which multicultural analysis factor is Claude being mindful of?
ethnocentricity
Chelsea dressed in torn jeans and hoodie when she gave a speech to the Rotary Club asking for donations to the Humane Society. The audience did not find her to be credible and did not donate much. What speech element was at work here?
ethos
Johan has to give a presentation to the local hunting lodge about why the lodge should become more economically conscious. In hopes to be more well-received by his audience, he wears a hunting vest and a camouflage hat. This is an example of _____________.
ethos
Self-regulation is best defined as
examining how the way we think may have an influence on the way we understand a message
All fish live in the water. Therefore all living things in the water are fish. This is an example of _______________.
fallacy of quantitative logic
A speaker's appearance and demeanor have little to do with gaining the interest of the audience.
false
In a speaking outline, the main points and the sub points of the speech appear in full sentences.
false
Rhetorical questions are a good way to get the audience involved because the answers are meant to be yelled out during the speech.
false
Cakes and pies are both desserts. Cakes have icing. Therefore, pies have icing. This is an example of a _______________ fallacy.
false analogy
Which of the following is not an error we make when engaged in critical listening?
filtering out irrelevant sounds
summary
first part of your conclusion is usually the ____
chronoclogical, climatic, spatial, cause and effect, problem and solution
five patterns of organization
question, reference, startling statement, quotation, story
five types of attention getters
introduction
for many the toughest part of the speech psychologically is the _____
grab attention, link AGD and thesis, clarify goal, preview statement
four things intro should do
____________ are better for current events, and usually have pictures and advertisements in them.
general interest periodicals
If a speaker were giving an informative speech to a group with a kinesthetic learning style, he would do well to include a number of _____________________ in his speech.
hands on demonstrations
A style guide is used to
help you cite your sources in your speech and outline
remind audience of main headings, memorable detail, not repetitive
hints for writing a good summary
It is important to identify shared goals when speaking to a _____________ audience.
hostile
Kali is trying to persuade the Westboro Baptist Church to support gay marriage. She is probably dealing with a _________________.
hostile audience
Liz tells Mando one shouldn't ride a motorcycle without a lot of practice, and Rudo assumes that means riding a motorcycle is difficult. In this example, Liz is ____________ and Rudo is ______________.
implying; inferring
When Jamie Oliver gave a TED talk in 2010, he was trying to persuade people to
improve their diets
What is the biggest obstacle to finding good sources using search engines?
inaccurate or irrelevant search terms
"Finch Jewelers has been rated number one for customer service for the last five years, so we are buying our wedding bands there."
inductive reasoning
Using a series of cases or pieces of evidence to reach a conclusion is known as
inductive reasoning
A(n) _________________ is when you make a reasoned tentative conclusion or logical judgment on the basis of available evidence.
inference
At what step in the process of critically evaluating ideas do we carefully examine the evidence?
inference and interpretation
supporting materials
information that supports and reinforces the main headings of a speech. supporting materials are not to be confused with details, which are more specific
A travel agent is describing for customers the features of two different cruise packages. Which of the following functions of informative speaking is most relevant?
informative speeches articulate alternatives
A police officer is describing for a Rotary Club how to protect themselves from identity theft. Which of the following functions of informative speaking is most relevant?
informative speeches enhance our ability to survive and evolve
A nutritionist shows a group of high school students the impact their dietary choices have on their longevity. Which of the following functions of informative speaking is most relevant?
informative speeches shape our perceptions
A speaker who shares with the audience that strong hurricanes release more energy in ten minutes than all of the world's nuclear weapons combined is employing which of the following attention getting principles?
intensity
The first function of the introduction is to the get the attention AND the
interest
The _________ can take u to 15% of your speaking time.
introduction
Which of the following is a not question we should ask when evaluating evidence?
is the speaker credible?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about identification as it relates to speaking?
it is a one-way process
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a quality source?
it is written by a well-known author
Which of the following is not an advantage of using personal testimony?
it makes your speech humorous
According to the author, what is a potential danger of telling a personal story?
it may take too long and distract from the point of the speech
Hector was excited to give his speech about space tourism. He conducted a lot of research about space technology and current spacecraft manufacturers who were beginning to get into the space tourism. business. He began his speech with the question; "Did you know what a white dwarf star is the weight of the sun, but has only the diameter of the earth. A cupful of white dwarf material weighs 22 tons!" Then he went on to develop his credibility and preview his points about space tourism. Why was his audience confused by this attention getter
it was not relevant to the topic
If you find a source that contradicts your specific purpose statement, what are you supposed to do with it?
keep it and look for counter evidence
Rakesh was having trouble with biology until he was given the opportunity to dissect a frog. After the dissection, he was able to make connections between the terms and the anatomy. Rakesh is a(n) _____________ learner.
kinesthetic
If a speaker were giving an informative speech to a group with a read/write learning style, she would do well to include a number of _____________________ in her speech.
lists, definitions and handouts
outline
logical organized framework for a speech; it shows how the speech will progress
Bryan gave a speech about how global warming was a myth created by the liberal media. His speech was full of reasoning fallacies and inaccurate facts. The audience did not take him seriously. What speech element was at work here?
logos
Riko is trying to persuade her audience that zoos are like prisons for animals, and that they should be abolished. During her speech, Riko relies heavily on statistics and interviews with animal experts. This is an example of ______________.
logos
When writing your speech, you want to avoid ________________.
low impact language
Jakob changed the phrasing of his speech from "this super great technique is fool-proof" to "this impressive technique is very effective." Jakob changed the phrasing from _______________ to ________________.
low impact; high impact
In the outline format to the below, Roman numeral II represents a(n): II. A. B. 1. a. b. 2. C.
main point
If a speaker were giving an informative speech to a group with a visual learning style, she would do well to include a number of _____________________ in her speech.
maps, charts, diagrams and pictures
Maya can't find her red sandals. Tamiko is wearing red sandals. Therefore, Tamiko stole Maya's shoes. This is an example of _______________.
masked man fallacy
Talya's search results contain no explicit videos or images, but they contain links that may lead her to explicit videos or images. Talya probably used a(n) ____________ search.
moderate filter
Juan has been invite to speak to a neighborhood committee in a middle income area about racism in the community. Before speaking to the group he is likely to conduct a(n)
multicultural analysis
It is important to establish the relevance of the topic for audience members or someone they know when speaking to a _______________ audience.
neutral
When you want to limit your search and avoid results with a term that often appears with your main search term, you would search using _____________.
not/-
main heading
one of the major divions, areas, or arguments of the speaker's purpose statement
To widen your search results, it is best to search using _______________.
or
30%
over _____ of all students who entered college need study and organizational skills
_________________ refers to main points that are worded using the same structure, as by starting with a similar phrase.
parallel structure
body
part of the speech that provides the content and analysis that prove the thesis statements
Ashley gave a speech about the high likelihood of human extinction in the event of a nuclear war. However, the appeal was not effective because audience members did not feel they could do anything about it. What speech element was at work here?
pathos
Fleur is trying to persuade her audience to join the Peace Corps. During her speech, Fleur tells a story about her own experience in the Peace Corps. She tells her audience about the millions of people who are tired and scared, and in need of help. This is an example of ______________.
pathos
Most often plagiarism occurs because
people do not know how to cite their sources
If you were doing a speech on the current impact of the health care reform legislation, which of the following would be the best source of information?
periodicals
Which of the following resources is best for finding the most recent information?
periodicals
what works for you and comfort level
picking attention getter, what to consider
A(n) _______________ outline is the one the speaker uses while composing and practicing a speech.
preparation
The final draft of your ____________ should include full sentences, making up a complete script of your entire speech.
preparation outline
problem solution pattern
presents a problem and then provides possible solutions
The sample speech outline about endangered trout follows which of the following methods of arranging main points?
problem-solution
A claim that ancient aliens played a role in the in the construction of some human monuments is a
proposition of fact
Daphne is giving a speech that argues the existence of ghosts. This is an example of a _____________.
proposition of fact
Trying to convince an audience to vote for a tax increase funding for education is a
proposition of policy
Arguing that Walter Peyton is the greatest football player of all time is a
proposition of value
rhetorical questions
queries that don't really demand a verbal response; a question that is stated for effect, not requiring an answer
subordination
ranking in terms of importance
Milena learns best when she reads her assigned chapter and then makes an outline of the key points. Milena is a(n) _____________ learner.
read/write
It is important for the speaker to establish identification when speaking to a ______________ audience.
receptive
Renan is a well-known senior partner at his law firm. He is giving a presentation to law school students who are interested to know how he became so successful. He is probably dealing with a _________________.
receptive audience
Jian is starting his speech by saying, "I have been playing baseball for 15 years, and in that time I have hit 43 home runs. But baseball is not just my talent, it is also my passion." Jian has decided to _______ as his attention getter.
refer to personal interest
Which of the following resources is best for providing summary knowledge on a variety of topics?
reference books
Leo is trying to persuade his audience to spay and neuter his pets. He starts by recognizing why most people choose not to fix their pets. He then gives his counter-argument on why the audience members should take the steps to fix their pets anyway. He supports his argument with facts and statistics. This is an example of a _____________ speech pattern.
refutational
Which of the following is not one of the types of narratives listed in your chapter?
relational reality
Which of the following is not an example of persuasion?
requesting a bagel in a coffee shop
Using Google Scholar's "cited by" function to find additional sources is known as
searching forward
You can boost your credibility by:
sharing your personal interest and experience with the audience.
"They have been at the beach all day and now they look like lobsters," is an example of a(n):
simile
Paula has been invited to speak at a diversity conference at her university. What type of analysis should she conduct?
situational
Atong has been invited to conference where she will be giving a presentation on a new and possibly controversial medical device. She is likely to conduct a(n)
situational analysis
If you give a person in need money, everyone will want free handouts.
slippery slope
Tyrell wants to describe the features of the world's largest haunted house. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
spatial
Which of the following is not a paradigm for conducting an audience analysis?
speculation
Javita is giving a speech where she advocates that audience members eat a vegetarian diet. This is an example of a
speech to actuate
Manuel is giving a speech trying to prove to people the death penalty is morally wrong. This is an example of a
speech to convince
Aaron is giving a speech explaining the electoral college. This is an example of a
speech to inform
link
statement in an introduction that comes between the attention getter and the thesis statement and logically connects the two
thesis statement
statement that presents the overall purpose of the speech
purpose statement
statement that presents the selected speech topic and the speaker's topic and the speaker's specific purpose in speaking
quotation
statement which repeats the exact words that someone else has said
__________ provide a recap of what has already been said, making it more likely that audiences will remember the points that they hear again.
summaries
Which of the following would be an example of an informative speech?
teaching a group of third graders how to build a birdhouse
narrative
telling of a story
When selecting a persuasive speech topic, speech writers must consider all but which of the following
the entertainment value of the topic
listen
the first words you say to the audience must make them want to ____
Peggy Noonan argues that the most moving part of a speech is
the logic
According to the author, listening becomes very difficult when
the message is emotionally charged
organization pattern and outline
the two ways to make the body of your speech clear and convincing
Once a ____ statement is clearly announced, the final function of the introduction is ready.
thesis
A(n) _______________ summarizes the main points of the speech in a sentence or two and provides for the audience an overview of what the speech is about.
thesis statement
An audience will remember the most information when
they engage in an activity applying the information
repeat thesis, clinch argument, summarize
three things a conclusion should do
The primary purpose of an informative speech is
to teach the audience about a subject
Imani is giving a speech on bed bugs. She will cover what they are, signs of bed bugs, and how to get rid of them. What method of arrangement is this?
topical
Thesis: The newspaper has four primary departments. I. The advertising department sells display advertisements to local and national businesses. II. The editorial department produces the written content of the newspaper, including feature stories. III. The production department lays out the pages and manages pre-press work such as distilling the pages and processing colors. IV. The business department processes payments from advertisers, employee paperwork, and the biweekly payroll. The speech above is any example of a...
topical arrangement
Using "First," "Second," and "Third" to enumerate your sub points would best be described as the use of
transitional statement
A causal speech informs audience members about causes and effects that have already happened with respect to some condition, event, etc.
true
Conclusions need to match the introduction to the speech as symmetrical.
true
The beginning of the introduction is where you will find an attention getter.
true
The conclusion is considered a mirror of the introduction, and the two should be completed at the same time.
true
The specific purpose statement generally does not appear in your speech.
true
External credibility can be established by
using sources that the audience finds credible
A sense that something is right/wrong, good/bad, or fair/unfair is a(n)
value
Having participants place freedom, justice, and safety in order of most importance is an example of...
value ordered questions
Aiko can only utilize her study guides when she highlights and color-codes each pagE. Aiko is a(n) _____________ learner.
visual
All but which of the following can help show your audience that you are telling the truth?
wear attractive clothing
shows style and sophistication, gets attention
why a quotation is a good way to begin a speech
transition
word or phrase in a speech that connects one part of a speech to the next
started
you might consider ending the same way that you ___ the speech
introduction
you should beigin with a well thought out___
clinches
your final statement ends your speech ____ your argument, and makes a memorable final impression
three
your speech should be organized into ____distinct parts