com 103 public speaking mid term review
Which of the following is an appropriate when using humor in public speech
Gently making fun of a common human quirks
it has been estimated that being fully prepared for a speech can reduce stage fright by up to 75%
true
many of the symptoms of stage fright are due to adrenaline, a hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
true
most of the nervousness public speakers feel internally is not visible to their listeners
true
most public speaking situations include two way communication
true
most successful speakers are nervous before taking the floor.
true
organizing ideas for presentation in a speech is an important aspect of critical thinking.
true
public speakers who seek to avoid being ethnocentric need to show respect to the cultures of the people they address
true
public speaking is more highly structured than everyday conversations.
true
public speaking usually requires more formal language than every day conversations.
true
research has shown that for most speaker, anxiety decreases significantly after the first 30-60 seconds of speech.
true
researcher suggest that you counter every negative thought you have about your speeches with at least five positive ones
true
some nervousness before you speak is usually beneficial
true
speakers who think positively about themselves and the speech experience are more likely to overcome their stage fright than are speakers who think negatively.
true
speechmaking becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases
true
the channel is the means by which a message is communication
true
the nonverbal messages that listeners send back to speakers are called feed back
true
the teaching and study of public speaking began more than 4,000 years ago.
true
thinking of stage fright as "stage excitement" or "stage enthusiasm" can help you get focused and energized for a speech.
true
thinking positively about your ability to give a speech is one way to control you anxiety about speaking.
true
when you adjust to the situations of public speech, you are doing on a larger scale what you do every day in conversation.
true
your goal in public speaking is to have your intended message be the message that is actually communicated.
true
interference is anything that impedes the communication of a message
true
When you experience stage fright, your body is producing extra... A hormone that is released into the bloodstream a response to physical or mental stress
Adrenaline
For the first speech, Rebecca plans to explain her interest in gymnastics beginning with her childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern of organization discussed on your textbook will she use in her speech?
Chronological
A speech explain the steps involved in making bread from beginning to end it would be arranged in spatial order
False
According to your textbook the best way to practice the speech is to look silently over your notes until you think you know the speech won't have to deliver it in your class
False
According to your textbook the best way to prepare to give you for speech is to memorize it and deliver it Word for Word
False
Clear organization is usually less important in speaking then in writing
False
Extemporaneous delivery means delivering a speech off-the-cuff with no advance preparation
False
If a speech is 45 minutes long, and audience can be expected to keep track of as many as a dozen main points
False
Most experts recommend that you read your speech is to the audience so you don't forget any words
False
Once you know the main points of your speech, you should then formulate your specific purpose
False
Speech is arranged and casual order usually have three or four main points
False
Speech is arranged in a spatial order follow a time sequence
False
Speeches arranged in a problem solution order are divided into four main parts
False
The introduction of a speech usually should be prepared before the body
False
The topical method of speech organization follows a time pattern
False
Use of negative stereotypes in an introductory speech is a couple of long as they are used in a humorous way
False
When arranging a speech in casual order, you must deal first with causes of an event and then explain its affects
False
When it is your turn to speak, you should hurry to the front of the room and start talking immediately so you don't lose the audiences attention
False
Your text book recommends that you present your first speech without advance preparation so it will soon spontaneous in class
False
As defined in your textbook, channel in the speech communication process refers to
The means by which a message is communicating
When you give your speech, you should try to make eye contact with your audience as much as you can
True
For his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customers that were passed down to buy his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peter's speech will most likely be organized in what order
Topical
A sentence or two that that's the audience know that a speaker has finished one side and is moving on to another is called
Transition
According to your text book, it is usually best to prepare the body of the speech before the introduction
True
As your textbook states colorful or descriptive language is an effective way to generate audience interest in an introductory speech
True
Audiences find a well organized speakers to be more credible than poorly organized speakers
True
Chronological organization is used primarily for informative speeches
True
Each main point in the body of your 1st feet should cover a single aspect of the topic
True
Ethnocentrism needs to be avoided when you are in the rule of listener as well as when you are in the role of speaker
True
For your first speech your textbook recommends trying to end on a clever or thought-provoking note
True
How well a speech is organized affects how listeners view the speakers competence and trustworthiness
True
In order to learn it your first speech well enough to deliver it extemporaneously you need to practice it out loud
True
No speeches should contain from 2 to 5 main points
True
Problem solution order is used most often in persuasive speeches
True
Research suggests that using a clear specific method of speech organization can't hands your ability to deliver a speech fluently
True
Spatial Organization is used primary for informative speeches
True
Speech is arranged in a chronological order follow a time pattern
True
Strategic organization means putting a speech together never take away to cheat a particular result with a particular audience
True
Taking a moment to look at your audience with a smile before you begin to speak and help you establish rapport with them
True
The chronological method of speech organization follows a time pattern
True
The most effective order for the main points of a speech depends upon the topic, the specific purpose, and the audience.
True
What are the most common mistake students make on their first speech is trying to cover too much
True
When delivering your first beach you should try to adopt The relaxed and confident tone you use an every day in conversation
True
According to your text book, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is
Trying to cover too much material
Research has shown that The anxiety level of most speakers drops off significantly
When they are 30 2/62 into the speech
although language changes from culture to culture, the meaning of non verbal signals is consistent across cultures
false
as a speaker, you can usually assume that an audience will be interested in what you have to say.
false
as your text book states, public speaking is a form of empowerment because it gives speakers the ability to manipulate people.
false
as your textbook explains, the speakers message consist only of the speaker says with language.
false
as your textbook states, texting, tweeting, and other forms of electronic communication have significantly reduc3ed the need for public speaking
false
audiences are usually critical of speakers for making minor mistakes.
false
avoiding ethnocentrism means that you must agree with the values and practices of all groups and cultures
false
because most people share the same frame of reference, the meaning of a message is usually the same to a listener as to a speaker.
false
critical thinking is a way of thinking negatively about everything you hear in a speech
false
fortunately, stage fright only affects inexperienced speakers.
false
in specialized fields, technical knowledge is more important to employers than communication skills when deciding who to hire and promote
false
it is usually a bad idea to make eye contact with individual members of your audience
false
listneres usually realize how tense a speaker is.
false
most of the time, the listener's frame of reference is identical to the speakers frame of reference.
false
practicing speech delivery is one of the most important ways in which public speaking helps develop you skills as a critical thinker.
false
public speaking requires the same method of delivery as ordinary conversations.
false
the channel is the room in which speech communication takes place.
false
using the power of visualization to control stage fright means that you should approach your speech as a performance in which the audience is looking for perfection.
false
when you give a speech to you classmates, you are engaged in one-way communication
false
you will do the best in your speeches if you expect perfection every time.
false
ethnocentrism is an advantage to speakers who seek to understand the values, beliefs and customs of audiences from different cultures.
fasle
interference can come from either inside or outside your audience
true
a speaker's frame of reference and a listener's frame of reference will never be exactly the same.
true
as your textbook explains, the best way to approach public speaking is to view it as an act of communication, rather than as a performance
true
as your textbook explains, visualization involves creating a mental picture of yourself succeeding at your speech
true
both public speaking and conversation involve adapting to listener feedback
true
communication skills, including public speaking, are often more important to employers than a job candidates undergraduate major.
true
ethnocentrism often leads to prejudice and hostility toward people of different racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
true
for the most beginning speakers, the biggest part of stage fright is fear of the unknown.
true
in many aspects of public speaking, you will employ the skills of critical thinking
true