Comm 1 Final Review

What many teachers refer to as source credibility was called ethos by Aristotle. - True - False

- True

When speaking to persuade, you need to think of your speech as a kind of mental dialogue with your audience. - True - False

- True

The aim of active listening is to set aside one's own frame of reference and, as far as possible, to listen from within the speaker's frame of reference. -True -False

True

"To inform my audience about the history of Halloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)... - object - event - situation - process - concept

- event

Good speech delivery... - is accompanied by frequent gestures. - sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed. - is best achieved by reading from a manuscript. - requires that the speaker have a strong voice. - draws the attention of the audience away from the message.

- sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed.

Blake circulated a questionnaire to gauge his classmates' attitudes toward implementing a special tax on junk food. He discovered that 5 audience members already agreed there should be such a tax, 6 were firmly opposed, and 10 were undecided. From these results, Blake decided that the 10 undecided class members were the __________ for his speech. - projected audience - focus audience - central audience - target audience - majority audience

- target audience

Representing someone else's information in a speech or paper as though it were your own in called plagiarism . -plagiarism

-plagiarism

The introduction, body, and conclusion should all be labeled in a speech preparation outline. - True - False

- True

Research has shown that the effect of examples is enhanced when they are combined with statistics that show the examples to be typical. - True - False

- True

"To persuade my audience that doctor-assisted suicide is morally acceptable" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of - value - attitude - opinion - policy - fact

- value

The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? How can you worry about cruelty to animals when spousal abuse occurs every day? - slippery slope - hasty generalization - red herring - ad hominem - appeal to authority

- red herring

Which of the following statements about speaker credibility is true? - A speaker's credibility is affected above all by how the audience perceives the speaker's intelligence and prestige. - A speaker's credibility is affected above all by how the audience perceives the speaker's competence and character. - A speaker's credibility is affected above all by how the audience perceives the speaker's manner of delivery. - A speaker's credibility is affected above all by how the audience perceives the speaker's personality and reputation. - A speaker's credibility is affected above all by how the audience perceives the speaker's personal appearance.

- A speaker's credibility is affected above all by how the audience perceives the speaker's competence and character.

Which of the following will help you practice your speech delivery? - Put delivery cues on your speaking outline to remind you where to pause, slow down, and the like. - None of these - Practice your speech in front of a mirror to check for eye contact and distracting mannerisms. - All of these - Concentrate on gaining control of the ideas instead of learning the speech word for word.

- All of these

A specific purpose statement should usually be phrased as a question. - True - False

- False

Because online speeches are intended for an audience that is not physically present, there is little need to work on gestures in advance. - True - False

- False

Eye contact is less important for online speeches than for in-person speeches. - True - False

- False

Hidden agendas are necessary for effective group discussion. - True - False

- False

If the name of a sponsoring organization sounds respectable, you can generally be confident that you have found a reliable Internet source. - True - False

- False

Keeping speeches within strict time limits is an artificial constraint of classroom speeches and is less important for speeches outside the classroom. - True - False

- False

One major purpose of a speech of introduction is to focus attention on the person making the introduction. - True - False

- False

Speaking from a manuscript requires very little skill. - True - False

- False

The introduction of a speech should usually be prepared before the body. - True - False

- False

To function effectively, a small group needs a specific leader. - True - False

- False

You should usually work out the exact wording of your introduction before you prepare the body of your speech. - True - False

- False

Sandra is giving a presentation in her physics class and is worried about what she should do with her hands. Which of the following recommendations would best help her? - Hold your hands tightly in front of you to prevent distracting gestures. - Gesture toward the audience with an open palm during the introduction. - None of these - Focus on communicating, and your gestures will usually take care of themselves. - All of these

- Gesture toward the audience with an open palm during the introduction.

Jerome 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 the speech. Which of the following statements best describes this situation? -Jerome is guilty of incremental plagiarism because he used quotations and paraphrases from other people in his speech - Jerome is ethical because he cited his sources and used them to develop his own slant on the topic -Jerome is guilty of global plagiarism because he did not develop his speech entirely from his own knowledge and experience Jerome is guilty of patchwork plagiarism because he used ideas from several different sources in his speech -Jerome is ethical because he did not copy his speech from a single source

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

Which of the following statements about online public speaking is true? - Online speeches require less audience analysis than do in-person speeches. - Online speakers should exaggerate their gestures to make sure they are visible. - Online audiences have more sources of distraction than do in-person audiences. - The best source of light for an online speech is a window behind the speaker. - Online speakers should dress casually because the audience is not physically present.

- Online audiences have more sources of distraction than do in-person audiences.

A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples of speeches for special occasions. - True - False

- True

If the object you want to speak about is too large, too small, or unavailable to use as a visual aid, you may be able to use a model instead. - True - False

- True

Language needs to be appropriate to a speaker himself or herself, as well as to the audience, topic, and occasion. - True - False

- True

Outside the classroom, the topic of a speech is usually determined by the occasion, the audience, and the speaker's qualifications. - True - False

- True

Persuasion is the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing people's beliefs or actions. - True - False

- True

The more favorably listeners view a speaker's competence and character, the more likely they are to accept what the speaker says. - True - False

- True

At which of the following would you be most likely to hear a persuasive speech on a question of fact? - a political convention - a jury trial - an awards ceremony - a retirement banquet - a graduation ceremony

- a jury trial

Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? - an ambassador urging changes in international trade regulations - all of these - a social worker explaining adoption laws to potential parents - a scientist convincing colleagues to change their research focus - none of these

- a social worker explaining adoption laws to potential parents

Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech? - a lecture to a community audience explaining the oratorical techniques Martin Luther King used in his "I Have a Dream" speech - a speech analyzing the philosophy of nonviolent protest employed by Martin Luther King during the civil rights movement - a speech to the student government aimed at getting funding for special campus activities on Martin Luther King Day - a speech seeking to convince the school board to keep the schools open for extracurricular activities on Martin Luther King Day - a speech honoring Martin Luther King's life and legacy at the opening event for the campus-wide Martin Luther King Day observances

- a speech honoring Martin Luther King's life and legacy at the opening event for the campus-wide Martin Luther King Day observances

When Horace Engdahl delivered a speech at the Stockholm Concert Hall explaining why Bob Dylan was receiving the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, what kind of speech did Engdahl deliver? - a memorial speech - an after-dinner speech - a celebratory speech - a speech of presentation - a speech of introduction

- a speech of presentation

At a meeting of the student government council, Allen and Isabella got into a heated argument about a minor point that was irrelevant to the main subject facing the council. At that point, Jalen said, "I'm certain Allen and Isabella can pursue their discussion at another time, but right now we have to keep focused on our main subject." What kind of leadership need did Jalen's action fulfill? -a personal need - a procedural need - an agenda need - a task need - a maintenance need

- a task need

A(n) __________ is a research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of scholarly journals. - biographical aid - reference work - keyword index - abstract - academic database

- academic database

As part of his economics seminar, Geraldo has been invited to give a persuasive speech to a community audience on the subject of Social Security. The most important factor for Geraldo to consider when analyzing his audience is probably its... - age - education - sexual orientation - gender - occupation

- age

When you give a speech of introduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the... - speaker - none of these - audience - occasion - all of these

- all of these

The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech. - body - conclusion - introduction - frame - blueprint

- body

As Amanda analyzed the audience for her speech about organic foods, she focused on such things as their gender, age, and cultural background. In doing so, she was engaging in __________ audience analysis. - demographic - situational - descriptive - preliminary - psychological

- demographic

Developer Martin Cray had low credibility when he began his speech to a neighborhood group opposed to a new shopping center he hoped to build. During the speech, his credibility increased because his audience was impressed with his command of the facts and his willingness to work with the neighborhood on plans for the shopping center. The credibility produced by everything Martin said and did during the speech is called __________ credibility. - functional - perceived - variable - derived - ongoing

- derived

Randall is talkative and offers his opinions freely during small group meetings. Because he participates more than the other members, he has assumed a leadership role within the group. What kind of leader is Randall? - implied leader - task leader - accidental leader - emergent leader - designated leader

- emergent leader

When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of... - establishing goodwill with the audience. - previewing the body of the speech. - gaining the attention of the audience. - enhancing the speaker's credibility. - revealing the topic of the speech.

- gaining the attention of the audience.

Jocelyn was leading a meeting of the parent-teacher group at the local elementary school. As her first item on the agenda, she described the position of homeroom mother and asked people to sign up after the meeting. One of the dads in the room raised his hand and said, "I'd love to do it, but is there any way we could change the name?" Which of the following factors of audience analysis did Jocelyn fail to take into consideration? - education - sexual orientation - gender - age - occupation

- gender

When using statistics in a speech, you should... - use exact numbers rather than rounding off. - manipulate the statistics so they support your point. - gradually increase the volume of your voice. - identify the sources of your statistics. - use as many statistics as possible.

- identify the sources of your statistics.

Which of the following is a task need of a problem-solving small group? - keeping the group from going off on a tangent - taking notes during meetings of the group - helping group members get along with one another - all of these - none of these

- keeping the group from going off on a tangent

Skilled listeners do not try to absorb a speaker's every word. Rather, they focus on three major aspects of a speech. Those aspects include... - main points, evidence, and technique - technique - main points - none of these - evidence

- main points, evidence, and technique

When you prepare speaking notes for your first speech, you should - make sure the notes can be read at arm's length - use both sides of your index cards - all of these - write out your speech word for word - none of these

- make sure the notes can be read at arm's length

"To inform my audience about the major parts of a motion-picture camera" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)... - concept - object - function - process - event

- object

When the general purpose of your speech is to __________ , you act primarily as an advocate. - entertain - commemorate - inform - persuade - demonstrate

- persuade

The two major kinds of online speeches are... - downloaded speeches and streaming speeches. - recorded speeches and real-time speeches. - remote speeches and in-person speeches. - prepared speeches and extemporaneous speeches. - digital speeches and uploaded speeches.

- recorded speeches and real-time speeches.

As defined in your textbook, the visual environment of an online speech refers to... - the speaker's presentation of visual aids. - the interference caused by technological glitches. - the onscreen elements seen by the audience. - the speaker's choice of presentation technology. - the conditions of Internet communication.

- the onscreen elements seen by the audience.

If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the three major types of sleep disorders," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. - spatial - problem-solution - chronological - topical - cause-effect

- topical

Words or phrases that indicate when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving on to another are called... - speech bridges - signposts - transitions - internal summaries - transfers

- transitions

If you can't identify the author of a document on the Internet, you should... - search for the document in the library. - look up the year the document was published. - double-check the accuracy of the document's URL. - try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document. - bookmark the document and return to it later.

- try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document.

"Improving our sleep habits" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a speech because it is... - written as a statement rather than as a question - too technical for a classroom speech - written as a fragment rather than as a full infinitive phrase - written as a sentence rather than as a declarative phrase - expressed in figurative language

- written as a fragment rather than as a full infinitive phrase

Having spent two years working in a television newsroom, Madison decided to give her informative speech on that topic. Because she knew a lot about it and was comfortable speaking to an audience, she didn't spend much time preparing. As a result, her speech was poorly organized, ran overtime, and did not have a clear message. Which guideline for ethical public speaking discussed in your textbook did Madison fail to live up to? - Make sure your goals are ethically sound - Be fully prepared for each speech - Be honest in what you say - Avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language - Avoid plagiarism

Be fully prepared for each speech