Oral Communications
An effective proportion of the intro, body, and conclusion of a typical speech is:
10/15% introduction 70/80% Body 10/15% conclusion
T/F: A group technique used to promote a free flow of ideas is groupthink
False
T/F: A person's culture has very little influence on how they communicate in a group
False
T/F: According to the text, the intro portion of your speech should be prepared before you prepare the body of the speech
False
T/F: Facts stated in numerical form are anecdotes
False
T/F: Generally, a group with 12+ members works best
False
T/F: Homogeneity means how well the audience likes the speaker rather than same values
False
T/F: Since quotations in a speech must always be exact words, never paraphrase a quotation
False
T/F: after you arrive at the podium, you should apologize if you feel unprepared
False
T/F: it is a good idea to reproduce your speech word-for-word in your PowerPoint slides so the audience can read along with you as you present and discuss them
False
T/F: once mastered, you won't ever use the basic steps to speech preparation in the future
False
T/F: the core idea or the bottom line of your speech is the body of the speech
False
T/F: the length of a speech has little influence on the effectiveness of the speech
False
T/F: the more involved members are in making decisions, the less affective the decision is
False
T/F: the topical format is most frequently employed in persuasive speeches
False
T/F: verifying the quality of material found online is the responsibility of the audience not the speaker
False
T/F: when arriving at a speaking location, you don't really need to test your equipment if you did that in practice at home
False
T/F: when group problem-solving, it is best to start by brainstorming for all possible solutions
False
T/F: when presenting any speech, you should just stand up and speak without preparation
False
T/F: when you cite someone else's opinions, you are using definitions
False
Role Types: compromising
Maintenance - oriented roles
Role Types: Encouraging
Matintenance - oriented roles
Role Types: blocking
Self-serving roles
Role Types: joking
Self-serving roles
Role Types: Information giving
Task-Oriented roles
T/F: "killer phrases" and "Killer looks" when brainstorming indicate that some members don't really want to help the group create new ideas and solutions
True
T/F: A good source of information about your audience is your own personal experiences
True
T/F: A line graph is the best visual to illustrate trends over time
True
T/F: Achieved leadership is assumed from the within while designated leadership is selected from outside
True
T/F: Communication within a group is improved when they are encouraged to speak freely
True
T/F: For visual aids to be effective, the audience's interest should be stirred
True
T/F: Gestures like putting hands into pockets or scratching can become a distraction
True
T/F: If a group wants to achieve tasks and build relationships, it should eliminate self-serving roles
True
T/F: People who see problems as games think up more creative solutions than people who see problems as work
True
T/F: Public speaking can be a horror for a shy person, but it can also be liberating
True
T/F: The basic purpose of a speech preview is to prepare your audience for the main points you will discuss in detail during the body of the speech
True
T/F: The perception of a message or expectation of a behavior of a leader is often influenced by gender-role stereotypes as well as by a group's cultural makeup
True
T/F: The phase of speech preparation that is most frequently shortchanged is paying attention to audience analysis
True
T/F: We often become defensive when we feel attacked causing us to sometimes distort messages
True
T/F: When performing a demographic analysis of the audience when preparing a speech, it is important to consider the age of the audience members
True
T/F: a speaker who uses strong, active verbs, figures of speech and images to liven a presentation is using vivid words and language
True
T/F: humor should probably not be used anywhere in a speech if it is not relevant to the topic, situation and audience
True
T/F: the motivation and enthusiasm of an audience for your topic will probably be most impacted by whether attendance is required or optional
True
T/F: the purpose of a definition is to increase the audience's understanding
True
T/F: today's media environment and the availability of trained speakers place an added importance on becoming effective at speaking in public
True
T/F: use of technology should not be used in a way that it becomes an obstacle to understanding
True
T/F: visual aids make it easier for an audience to understand and remember the speech
True
T/F: when a speaker presents an idea repeatedly using the same words, this is called repetition
True
T/F: while speaking you should work to convey your enthusiasm about the topic
True
When speaking to an audience that already agrees with you, your aim is to a. maintain support b. determine its demographics c. get a fair hearing d. make a front-end analysis
a
Which leadership theory is true for this statement? "Some people are simply born leaders" a. traits b. situational c. functional d. transformational
a
Which of the following about groupthink is true? a. it is an extreme way to avoid conflict b. if forces group members to think critically c. it is a drastic but effective way to improve group functioning d. it is an excellent way to solve problem
a
which of the following serves to specify particular instances a. examples b. illustrations c. statistics d. testimonies
a
which of the following statement s about testimony in a speech is not true? a. it should be derived only from present-day sources b. it should be derived from a credible source c. it should be relevant d. it should be understandable by the audience e. it is used to reinforce the speaker's claims
a
Audience analysis that utilizes demographics refers to such things as the audience's a. social status b. occupation c.martial status d. religion
all
Primary research includes a. informational surveys b. personal experiences c. interviews
all
The purpose of the conclusion is to a. summarize what has been discussed b. heighten the impact of the presentation c. provide a sense of closure d. provide repetition of better memory
all
Which of the following abilities are needed by a public speaker to be effective communicator? a. organize ideas logically b. readily adapt to the audience c. express ideas clearly
all
if you primary purpose is to inform, you a. should provide data that will enhance your audiences understanding b. should find ways to help listeners remember what you say c. may also include some elements of persuasion
all
which of the following is an effective device in the introduction to a speech? a. illustration b. rhetorical question c. surprising statement d. suspense
all
which of the following should be considered by the speaker before delivery? a. clothing b. eye contact c. gestures d. posture
all
which of the following statements about demographics is true a.your own age can affect your presentation b. gender can influence your audience's reaction c. older audience members might prefer a slower, more evenly paced delivery
all
which of the following statements is true concerning the use of "statistics"? a. statistics are simply facts expressed in numerical form b. statistics may be cited to explain relationships or to indicate trends c. to be effective as support, statistics must be honest and credible
all
which of the following would not be necessary to know regarding the occasion for a speech? a. date and time b. location c. size of the audience
all
During a speech, you should make eye contact with
all audience members regardless of whether they appear to be listening or not
A democratic leader a. has a "leave them alone" or "hands off" attitude b. is compromised between an autocratic and a lassiez-faire leader c. is always effective when a quick decision is needed d. is always a strong leader because they give the orders
b
Effective leadership includes all of the following except which statement? a. encourage membership interaction b. take command to eliminate criticism anf conflict c. demonstrate role versatility d. keep the group discussion focused with an agenda
b
In most situations, people generally prefer a a. autocratic leader who takes command and gives orders b. democratic leader who participates with group members but does not dominate c. Lassiez-faire leader who lets group members to develop and progress on their own
b
Pamela is in charge of an experienced sales team. Which leadership style would be best? a. Autocratic - constant direction b. laissez-faire - free to progress on own c. democratic - need guidance and decisions to be made for them d. any of these are over-rated
b
Which leadership theory is true for this statement? "leadership emergence is affected by things like the nature of the problem" a. traits b. situational c. functional d. transformational
b
Which of the following statements about posture is true? a. it should not (and rarely does) present any problem for speechmakers, because standing is something almost everyone does very well b. speakers often seem to forget the posture communicates a great deal c. to stand properly in public speaking, simply assume a casual, relaxed posture
b
which of the following is not a true statement concerning a public speech a. speakers use repetition by repeating a quotation word-for-word b. speakers use restatement when using different words to present a quotation
both are true
Which leadership theory is true for this statement? "Several group members should be ready to lead when the time or action demands" a. traits b. situational c. functional d. transformational
c
Which of the following statements about leadership is true? a. effective leadership is telling others what to so whether they want to or not b. the best leadership in most situations is to let people do what they do best c. leadership is the ability to influence others d. leadership is something that only those born to lead should do
c
Which of the following terms could you correctly associate with lassiez-faire leader? a. "type X" b. "autocrat" c. "leave them alone" "a born leader"
c
Which leadership theory is true for this statement? "Leaders provide inspiration and vision as a guiding force" a. traits b. situational c. functional d. transformational
d
Which of the following is not a criteria for topic selection according to your textbook? a. is the topic worthwhile b. is the topic appropriate c. is the topic interesting d. is the topic complex
d
Which one of the following behaviors would counter the groupthink mentality? a. rationalization is used to justify a group decision b. members refrain from disagreeing in order to preserve harmony c. members assume that silence means agreement d. members are encouraged to challenge opinions and make critical decisions
d
the most effective decision making for a group is
decision by consensus as group members understand the outcome and support it
A chronological pattern of organization
develops an idea or problem in the order in which it occurred in time
what inhibits brainstorming
evaluating ideas for usefulness and practicality
the most effective delivery style in most public speaking situations is the
extemporaneous speech
Advantages of group problem solving are
facilitates the pooling of resources, increases individual motivation, generally more pleasant and fulfilling then working alone
T/F: a visual aid should be clear, visible, and complex
false
T/F: how well a speech is organized has little effect on an audience's understanding that content of the speech
false
T/F: the pattern used when information is presented according to specific sub-categories of the topics is called spatial
false
T/F: when explaining the various steps to building a boat from beginnign to end you would be best to use problem-solution order
false
One purpose of the introduction is to
gain the attention of audience members
A group is composed of people who
interact verbally and non verbally, occupy certain roles, cooperate to accomplish a goal
The advantage of a manuscript speech is
it allows the speaker to use precise language when the occasion demans
a paraphrase of a testimony may be used when
it is important to summarize or simplify what was said
criteria for use of visual aids
simplicity, clarity, and visibility
An effective thesis statement fulfills 3 guidelines
single sentence, focuses the audiences attention, supports your specific purpose
In outlining a speech,
subordinate ideas serve to help develop and explain larger or main ideas
The Principle of Redundancy can be expressed by
tell them what you will tell them, tell them, and tell them what you told them
Transitional words (or speech sign-posts) such as "furthermore" and "next" help to signal
that additional information is coming
an individual should make a decision rather than the group when
the problem is not very complex
The systematic step-by-step process can be summarized into four stages:
topic selection, subject development, presentation practice, post-presentation analysis
T/F: when deciding whether to use a particular supporting material, you should consider the information;s accuracy, recency, and reliability
true
women v. men in group work
women see power as something to be shared, men use it to enhance status
