Midterm Review Speech

Which of the following is least likely to gain the attention and interest of the audience? A. a rhetorical question B. an intriguing statement C. a lengthy quotation D. striking statistics E. a personal story

C. a lengthy quotation

According to your textbook, Wikipedia is A. now considered as reliable as print encyclopedias. B. relied upon by journalists as their sole source of information. C. the largest source of government documents on the Internet. D. all of the above. E. a and c only.

a. now considered as reliable as print encyclopedias

When you experience stage fright, your body is producing extra __________ , a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress. A. Adrenaline B. Serotonin C. Potassium D. Glauconite E. Cortisone

A. Adrenaline

Fletcher is listening for pleasure as a friend discusses her trip to Australia. According to your textbook, fletcher is engaged in _________ listening A. Appreciative B. Receptive C. Personal D. Comprehensive E. Empathetic

A. Appreciative

As your textbook explains, the means by which a message is communicated is termed the A. Channel B. Vehicle C. Carrier D. Catalyst E. Stimulus

A. Channel

Here are the main points for a speech about the history of golf. I. The game we know as golf originated in Scotland during the 15th century II. Most of golf's rules and traditions developed during the 19th century III. Professional golf tours for men and women emerged during the 20th century. IV. Today golf continued to evolve in response to changes in equipment. According to your textbook, these main points are arranged in ____ order. A. Chronological B. Ascending C. Process D. Descending E. Historical

A. Chronological

What suggestion presented in your textbook for using supporting materials is used in the following speech excerpt? Since it first opened for business, McDonald's has sold over 100 billion hamburgers. To give you an idea how many ha,burgers that is, think of it this way: since each McDonalds burger (with the bun) is about 2 inches thick, 100 billion burgers stacked on top of each other would reach over 3 million miles-fifteen times as far as the moon A. Explain your statistics B. Present testimony from qualified sources C. Use examples to qualify ideas. D. Quote or paraphrase accurately E. Use your statistics to personalize ideas

A. Explain your statistics

Because every person has a unique __________ based on his or her own knowledge, experience, and values, the meaning of a message can never be exactly the same to a listener as to a speaker. A. Frame of reference B. Personal screen C. Feedback mechanism D. Attitudinal core E. Psychological field

A. Frame of reference

as your textbook explains, the primary purpose of speech a king is to A. Gain a desire response from listeners B. Learn more about the speech topic C. Gain experience as a speaker D. Try out more ideas with an audience E. Display the speaker's knowledge

A. Gain a desire response from listerners

"What are the four steps in making pottery?" is a poorly phrased central idea for an informative speech because A. it is written as a question rather than a statement. B. it doesn't refer to the speaker's credibility. C. it uses figurative language. D. all of the above. E. a and b only

A. It is written as a question rather than a statement

Lucy wanted to know what percentage of students plan to attend graduate or professional schools after college, so she distributed a survey in three of her classes. Based on the results, Lucy concluded that nearly a third of college students plan to continue their education further. What is wrong with the way Lucy used the statistics from her survey? A. Lucy's sample isn't representative of college students as a whole B. Lucy didn't use statistical measures correctly when presenting the results C. Lucy rounded her results instead of presenting the exact numbers D. All of the above E. B and c only

A. Lucy's sample isn't representative of college students as a whole

In her speech about child abuse, Kim included the following statement: the effects of child abuse last long after the child has grown to adulthood. As one victim of child abuse stated in a local newspaper article just last week, "I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes i wake up in fear in the middle of the night. Even worse, i find myself raging at my own children and treating them like my parents treated me." According to your textbook, what kind of supporting material did Kim use? A. Peer testimony B. Extended testimony C. Authoritative testimony D. Expert testimony E. Valid testimony

A. Peer testimony

Heather was in the midst of an excellent speech on campus history when she made a minor mistake by giving the wrong date for the opening of campus building. She suddenly stopped speaking and said " oh i messed up". She then finished her speech, but all she could think about afterward was her mistake. What is the major piece of advise from your textbook that Heather needs to be reminded about? A. There is no such thing as a perfect speech B. You should work especially hard on your introduction C. Audiences usually cant tell how nervous a speaker is D. You should take slow, deep breaths before you speak E. It is natural for public speakers to be nervous

A. There is no such thing as a perfect speech.

Natasha and Ramone are listening to a realtor who is encouraging them to buy a house they looked at earlier in the day. As they listen, they are trying to decide whether or not to purchase the house. According to your textbook, Natahsa and Ramone are engaged in __________ listening. A. critical B. appreciative C. comprehensive D. empathic E. intimate

A. critical

"To persuade my audience that continuing to spend money on the space program is like throwing good money after bad" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a speech because it is A. expressed in figurative language. B. written as a declarative sentence rather than a question. C. too technical. D. all of the above. E. a and c only.

A. expressed in figurative language

Examples are especially helpful as supporting materials because they A. personalize your ideas. B. are not overly technical. C. quantify a speaker's ideas. D. are harder to manipulate than statistics or testimony. E. enhance the speaker's credibility

A. personalize your ideas

Encyclopedias, yearbooks, biographical aids, and quotation books are all examples of A. Special indexes B. Reference works C. Bibliographical aids D. Research guides E. General indexes

B reference works

When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is A. A way to manipulate people B. A way to make a difference in something we care about C. A way to make everyone see things through our frame of reference D. A way to demonstrate how clever we are. E. A way to make bad ideas seem good

B. A way to make a difference in something we care about

As a specific purpose statement, "To inform my audience about computer technology" is too A. Figurative B. Broad C. Trivial D. Technical E. Detailed

B. Broad

Julia is listening to her meteorology professor explain how to interpret images from Doppler radar. Because Julia's goal is to understand the information being presented, she is engaged in __________ listening. A. Attentive B. Comprehensive C. Appreciative D. Empathic E. Critical

B. Comprehensive

Dealing with such matters as the logical relationships among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the difference between fact and opinion are all part of what your textbook calls A. Deduction B. Critical thinking C. Rational communication D. Oral deliberation E. Induction

B. Critical thinking

All of the following are recommended by your textbook to help you deal with nervousness except: A. Acquire speaking experience B. Focus on achieving perfection C. Remember that most nervousness is not visible to the audience D. Visualize yourself giving a successful speech E. Prepare your speech thoroughly

B. Focus on achieving prefection

As explained in your textbook, the central idea of a speech should be A. Phrased as a question B. Free of figurative language C. Determine before the specific purpose D. All of the above E. A and b only

B. Free of figurative language

As your textbook explains, when preparing a speech introduction, you should usually A. Practice the introduction no more than one or two times B. Make the introduction about 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech C. Plan to begin speaking immediately so the audience will quit down D. All of the above E. B and c only

B. Make the introduction about 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech

As your textbook explains, a questionnaire item that gives the respondent the widest freedom in answering is called a(n) A. Free-response question B. Open-ended question C. Short answer question D. Scale question E. Informal question

B. Open-ended question

According to your textbook, which of the following is a situational characteristic of a speech audience? A. Gender B. Size C. Religion D. Group membership E. Age

B. Size

"To inform my audience how our local water treatment facility ensures the safety of our drinking water" is an example of a A. Mission statement B. Specific purpose. C. Transition statement D. General purpose E. Central idea

B. Specific purpose

According to your textbook, the three criteria for judging the reliability of documents located on the internet are regency, authorship, and A. Indexing B. Sponsorship C. Interactivity D. Graphics E. Creativity

B. Sponsorship

A listener's ethical obligation to avoid prejudging a speaker means that a listener should A. Agree with everything the speakers says B. Strive to understand the speaker before criticizing his or her ideas C. Focus to understand the speaker's delivery when responding to the speech D. All of the above E. A and c only

B. Strive to understand the speaker before criticizing his or her ideas

Tanya went to the beach instead of staying in town and working on her speech. When she realized how soon the speech was due, she asked a friend who had already taken public speaking to loan her an old outline, which she used verbatim for her class speech. Which of the following statements best describes Tanya's actions? A. Tanya should have planned better, but she isn't guilty of plagiarism. B. Tanya is guilty of global plagiarism. C. Tanya is guilty of patchwork plagiarism. D. Tanya is ethical if she cites the friend whose speech she used. E. Tanya is guilty of incremental plagiarism.

B. Tanya is guilty of global plagiarism

The mean is the statistical measure that corresponds to what is popularly called A. The medial B. The average C. The mode D. The probability E. A and b only

B. The average

In the midst of a speech about volcanoes, a speaker notices quizzical expressions on the faces of her listeners. In response, she says, "Let me explain that point again to make sure it's clear." When this happens, the speaker is A. building her credibility. B. adapting to feedback. C. compensating for the situation. D. interpreting the audience's frame of reference. E. adjusting the channel.

B. adapting to feedback

As defined in your textbook, channel in the speech communication process refers to A. the feedback sent to a speaker by the listener. B. the means by which a message is communicated. C. the physical location where the communication takes place. D. the process by which listeners adapt to the speaker. E. the content a speaker communicates to someone else.

B. means by which a message is communicated

Because speechmaking is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak A. Concisely B. Persuasively C. Ethically D. Forcefully E. Consistently

C. Ethically

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about the stock market." A. It's too figurative. B. It's too detailed. C. It's too general. D. It's too technical. E. It's too trivial.

C. It's too general

According to your textbook, the following passage from the speech introduction is an example of a(n) _________. Today i would like to share what i have learned about attention deficit disorder by first discussing it's effects on people and then looking at the treatments that can be sued to help people who suffer from this condition. A. Opening statement B. Attention statement C. Preview statement D. Credibility statement E. Transition statement

C. Preview statement

A sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another is called a A. Bridge B. Summary C. Transition D. Corollary E. Conclusion

C. Transition

While doing research for his speech, Aaron was not able to identify the author of an Internet document titled "What Can and Cannot Be Patented." According to your textbook, what should Aaron do next to assess the credibility of the document? A. Search for the document in the library B. Look up the year the document was published C. Try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document D. Double-check the accuracy of the documents URL E. Make sure the document is on a news site

C. Try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document

If you were giving a persuasive speech to a general audience arguing that all children should be required to use standard English in the public schools, the most important factor to consider in audience analysis would probably be A. the age of the audience. B. the physical setting for the speech. C. the ethnic background of the audience. D. the time of day for the speech. E. the size of the audience.

C. ethic background of the audience

The tendency to see the beliefs, values, and customs of one's own culture or group as "right" or "natural" is called A. ethnicity. B. egocentrism. C. ethnocentrism. D. exclusivity. E. essentialism

C. ethnocentrism

According to your textbook, what is the most important early step in the process of developing a successful speech? A. creating a preliminary bibliography B. researching for speech materials C. formulating the specific purpose D. brainstorming for a central idea E. selecting the residual message

C. formulating the specific purpose

Jamal attended the campus president's speech about tuition increases, while Mary listened to the speech on the radio. Later, Mary said she thought the president's words stated clearly that he opposed an increase in tuition. But Jamal said that the way the president avoided looking at students when he talked about tuition made it seem the president actually supported an increase in tuition. The difference in the messages Mary and Jamal received most likely resulted from the fact that A. Jamal is better listener than Mary B. Mary and Jamal both experienced feedback C. Mary and Jamal received the message through different channels D. Mary and Jamal are majoring in different subjects E. Mary is a better listener than Jamal

C.mary and Jamal received the message through different channels

According to your textbook, effective listening can help you do which if the following? A. Gather information and communicate it accurately to others B. Learn effective techniques that you can in your own speeches C. Get promoted in your job D. All of the above E. A and c only

D. All of the above

As your textbook explains, many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include A. Telling a story for maximum impact B. Tailoring your message to your audience C. Organizing your thoughts logically D. All of the above E. A and c only

D. All of the above

Many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include A. organizing your thoughts logically B. tailoring your message to your audience. C. adapting to listener feedback. D. All of the above E. B and c only

D. All of the above

Mark is listening to a speaker's evidence during a persuasive speech on nuclear power. According to your textbook, Mark should be asking A. Is the evidence sufficient to support the speaker's claims? B. Is the evidence taken from objective source? C. Is the evidence relevant to the speaker's claims? D. All of the above E. A and c only

D. All of the above

To avoid plagiarism when using information from the internet documentation in your speech, your textbook recommends that you keep a record of A. The title of the document B. The author or organization responsible for the document C. The date on which you accessed the document D. All of the above E. A and b only

D. All of the above

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points? A. Balance the amount of time given to each main point B. Try to use the same pattern of wording for each main point C. Keep main points clearly separate from one another D. All of the above E. A and c only

D. All of the above

Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion of your first speech? A. Let the audience know your speech is ending B. Reinforce the central idea of your speech C. End on a clever or thought provoking note D. All of the above E. And b only

D. All of the above

As part of the research for his informative speech, Malik needs a brief life and career facts about United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The best kind of library reference source for him to consult would be a(n) A. Periodical index B. Special dictionary C. Encyclopedia D. Biographical aid E. Yearbook

D. Biographical aid

According to your textbook, the belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures is termed A. Egocentrism B. Ethnicity C. Ecumenism D. Ethnocentrism E. Exclusivity

D. Ethnocentrism

According to your textbook, which of the following is a demographic characteristic of a speech audience? A. Interest B. Attitude C. Size D. Gender E. Knowledge

D. Gender

Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else termed the A. Channel B. Code C. Feedback D. Message E. Source

D. Message

As your textbook explains, a speaker who assembles a speech by copying word for word from two or three sources is committing what kind of plagiarism? A. Partial B. Incremental C. Global D. Patchwork E. Secondary

D. Patchwork

If you were constructing an audience-analysis questionnaire and wanted to learn the strength of your listeners' attitudes for or against animal research, which of the following would be the best kind of question to ask? A. Demographic question B. Open-ended question C. Leading question D. Scale question E. Fixed-alternative question

D. Scale question

Recognizing that the audience for his graduation speech would be packed into a non-air-conditioned gymnasium during the hottest week of the year, Kane decided to keep his speech at the low end of his 10- to-15- minute time limit. In making this decision, Kane was adapting to which element of the speech communication process? A. location B. feedback C. message D. channel E. situation

E. situation

Here are the main points for a speech about the methods used by Feng shui consultants I. Feng shui consultants use light cures to redirect energy II. Feng shui consultants use sound cures to generate new energy III. Feng shui consultants use wight cures to bring feelings of stability IV. Feng shui consultants use living cures to nourish life and growth These main points are arranged in _____ order A. Formal B. Professional C. Problem-solution D. Topical E. Casual

D. Topical

According to your textbook, "now that you know about Julio's interest in photography, let's look at his passion for snowboarding" is an example of a A. Bridge B. Conclusion C. Conversion D. Transition E. Summmary

D. Transition

Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first speech? A. Rehearse the speech out loud. B. Prepare notes consisting of key words and phrases. C. Practice giving the speech to friends or family members. D. all of the above E. b and c only

D. all of the above

"To inform my audience about the basic steps in car maintenance and how to protect their investment with auto insurance" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a classroom speech because it A. is too specific. B. contains figurative language. C. is written as a statement instead of a question. D. contains more than one distinct idea. E. is too technical.

D. contains more than one distinct idea

According to your textbook, a(n) __________ is an imaginary story that makes a general point. A. fable B. illustration C. simulated example D. hypothetical example E. anecdote

D. hypothetical example

A ringing cell phone or an audience member browsing the Web on her laptop during a speech are examples of which element in the speech communication process? A. channel B. message C. feedback D. interference E. confusion

D. interference

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches? A. Tell your audience how nervous you are. B. Avoid making eye contact with the audience. C. Focus on achieving perfection in your speech. D. Visualize yourself giving a successful speech. E. Memorize your conclusion word for word.

D. visualize yourself giving a successful speech

Claudia is researching her speech on the use of hydrogen fuel cells as an energy source. According to your textbook, Claudia should A. Make a separate entry for each note B. Take notes only from sources she knows she will cite in the speech C. Distinguish in her notes between paraphrases and direct quotations D. All of the above E. A and c only

E. A and c only

Michael is preparing a persuasive speech for class in opposition to gun control. The most important factor for Michael to consider when analyzing his audience is probably its A. Knowledge of the topic B. Disposition toward the speaker C. Cultural background D. Religious beliefs E. Attitude toward the topic

E. Attitude toward the topic

" you can increase your gas mileage by reducing the wight in your car, doing regular maintenance, and reducing your driving speed" is an example of a A. Topic statement B. General thesis C. Specific purpose D. Transition E. Central idea

E. Central idea

If a real estate developer were speaking to a group of citizens opposed to the creation of a shopping center in their neighborhood, the most important objective of her or his introduction would probably be to A. Gain the attention of the audience B. Reveal the topic of the speech C. Relate the topic to the audience D. State the importance of the topic E. Create goodwill with the audience

E. Create goodwill with the audience

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language because such language A. Is forbidden by the first amendment to the U.S Constitution B. Violates current standards of political correctness on college campuses C. Changes meaning based on the frame of reference of the audience. D. Is used by speakers who are not fully prepared for their presentations E. Demeans the personal dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked

E. Demeans the personal dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked

When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you A. experiment with different openings until you find the best one. B. practice your introduction until you can deliver it with strong eye contact. C. start delivering your introduction while you are walking to the lectern. D. all of the above. E. a and b only.

E. a and b only

According to your textbook, when quoting an Internet document during a speech, a speaker should identify the A. search engine used to find the document. B. author of the document if the author's name is known. C. organization responsible for the document if the author's name is not known. D. all of the above. E. b and c only.

E. b and c only

In the introduction to his speech on the art of digital photography, Terrance mentioned that he works part-time at a camera shop and has had some of his pictures printed in the newspaper. By sharing this information with his audience, Terrance was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech introduction? A. gain attention B. preview the speech C. reveal the topic D. relate to the audience E. establish credibility

E. establish credibility

All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking except A. Be honest in what you say. B. Avoid name calling and other forms of abusive language. C. Be fully prepared for each speech. D. Make sure your goals are ethically sound. E. Explain your credibility on the speech topic.

E. explain your credibility on the speech topic

Academic databases are the best place to look for A. high-quality Web resources. B. articles in scholarly journals. C. statistics about colleges and universities. D. encyclopedias and other reference works. E. numerical data about life in the United States.

b. articles in scholarly journals

According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to A. Identify the topic of the speech. B. Tell the audience his or her name C. Get the interest and attention of the audience D. Preview the purpose of the speech E. Explain the speech assignment

c. get the interest and attention of the audience.

Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on adult illiteracy. I. Adult illiteracy has reached crisis proportions in the United States. II. Solving the problem requires action by government and individual citizens alike. These main points are arranged in __________ order. A. spatial B. topical C. problem-solution D. comparative-advantage E. causal

c. problem-solution