Hudson Public Speaking Midterm

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The first _______________ amendments to the U.S. Constitution make up the Bill of Rights.

10

The ______ list all the books, periodical, and other resources owned by the library. A. Catalog B. Index C. File D. Computer

A. Catalog

Which of the following is not an organizational pattern discussed in chapter 9? A. Compare/Contrast B. Problem/Solution C. Causal D. Topical

A. Compare/Contrast

Building enthusiasm for the speaker and establish a welcoming climate is the purpose of what type of special occasion speech? A. Introduction B. Commencement C. Eulogy D. Declamation

A. Introduction

This organizational pattern involves discussing subheading that fall within a category. A. Topical B. Causal C. Spatial D. Chronological

A. Topical

Using the power of ________ is when speakers vividly picture themselves giving a successful speech A. Visualization B. Tone C. Speaking D. Talking

A. Visualization

What is the first part of a good speech introduction?

ATTENTION GRABBER/ATTENTION GETTER

A ______ ending is a type of speech conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. A. Restrictive B. Dissolve C. Crescendo D. Combination

B. Dissolve

What of the following is not a plagiarism style? A. Patchwork B. Doubling C. Incremental D. Global

B. Doubling

Which of the following parts of the communication model involves responding to a received message? A. Channel B. Feedback C. Situation D. Message

B. Feedback

Which of the following is not an option for a general purpose? A. To inform B. To educate C. To entertain D. To persuade

B. To educate

The central idea ___. A. is to win listeners to your point of view. B. refines and sharpens your specific purpose. C. is the first step in the speech making process. D. should be very broad so you have plenty to talk about.

B. refines and sharpens your specific purpose.

A commemoration speech is _____________________ A. a speech making the speaker look mean B. a speech specifically for comedians C. a speech of praise and celebration D. a speech meant to pay tribute to famous people

C. A speech of praise and celebration

Which type of ethics takes into consideration the Golden Rule? A. Utilitarian B. Nicomachean C. Deontology D. Relativism

C. Deontology

The belief that your culture is superior to others is known as _________________? A. Racism B. Prejudice C. Ethnocentrism D. Discrimination

C. Ethnocentrism

What is NOT something you should include in your conclusion? A. Hint to the audience you are ending your speech B. Reinforce the central idea C. Just stop talking after your final point is said D. Give a brief summary of your speech

C. Just stop talking after your final point is said

The major elements of the visual environment include: A. Nonverbal communication B. Pacing and tone of voice C. Setting, framing, lighting D. Audience needs

C. Setting, Framing, lighting

A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern is called ________________. A. Topical Order B. Causal Order C. Spatial Order D. Chronological Order

C. Spatial Order

What is the library's collection of books called? A. Catalogue B. Shelves C. Stacks D. References

C. Stacks

A preparation outline includes each of the following except __________________. A. General purpose B. Specific Purpose C. Thesis D. Introduction

C. Thesis

Which organizational pattern first looks at factors that result in an event, then looks at the effects of an event?

Causal/Cause and Effect

What brainstorming method allows you to use free-association by creating a list of words or ideas related to specific categories such as People, Places, Things, or Events?

Clustering

The audience's perception that the speaker is qualified to speak on the topic of the speech is known as speaker _________________.

Credibility

Which of the following is not discussed as a transitional statement? A. Signpost B. Preview C. Summary D. Conclusion

D. Conclusion

______________ is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes. A. Manuscript B. Memorized C. Impromptu D. Extemporaneous

D. Extemporaneous

Which of the following is not a challenge in an online speech? A. Controlling the environment B. Rehearsing for online audience C. Adapting non-verbal communication D. Making sure you show the entire room/background

D. Making sure you show the entire room/background

Which of the following organizational patterns is typically ideal for persuasive presentations? A. Chronological B. Topical C. Causal D. Problem/Solution

D. Problem/Solution

What are the main purposes of an introduction? A. Get the attention of your audience B. Reveal the topic of your speech C. Establish credibility D. Preview the body of the speech E. All of the above

E. All of the above

T or F: An introduction speech is a type of speech that gives recognition.

False

T or F: An online speech is more challenging than one presented in person.

False

T or F: Organizing your speech by the time at which everything happened is Topical Order.

False

T or F: Special occasion speeches are always presented to small audiences.

False

T or F: The larger the audience becomes, the greater is the ethical responsibility of the speaker to be fully prepared.

False

T or F: The specific purpose statement should NEVER include the audience because not everyone will understand the topic.

False

T or F: You can have up to 10 main points in a speech.

False

T or F: You do not have to include a bibliography in a preparation outline.

False

When taking research note, you should only write down information that you know you will use in your speech.

False

The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind is called?

Goodwill

What person is discussed in chapter 7 as a valuable research resource due to their expertise?

Librarian

Another name for interference is BLANK.

Noise

What are the two major types of online speeches?

Recorded/Asynchronous and Real-Time/Synchronous

The ___________ outline is a brief outline used during the presentation.

Speaking

T or F: A commemoration speech pays tribute to a person, group, or institution, or idea.

True

T or F: Even though there can be gray areas when it comes to assessing a speaker's goals, it is still necessary to ask ethical questions about those goals.

True

T or F: Gesturing, facial expressions and eye movements during an online speech are all elements of nonverbal communication.

True

T or F: Public Speaking is a form of power and like all forms of power, it can be abused.

True

T or F: The main job of an introduction is to get the attention of the audience, and to let the audience know the topic of the speech.

True

T or F: The most important task in preparing to conduct a research interview is deciding what questions to ask during the interview.

True

T or F: When choosing a topic, you are better off choosing something you know a lot about.

True

T or F: You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech.

True


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