Public Speaking

Which of the following is not a primary source? Diary A Personal Interview A recent magazine article. A personal journal.

A recent magazine article.

Extrinsic ethos refers to:

A speaker's image in the minds of an audience

Adjusting ideas to an audience is a matter of:

Adaptation

The parts of a speech, traditionally, include:

An introduction, a body, and a conclusion

If I say, "I'm gonna" instead of "I'm going to," I would be committing an error related to:

Articulation

Which of the following is true about "avoid the age gap" when making the speaker-audience connection? Avoid assumptions about the average age of your audience. Make age a focus of your speech. Make references in your speech that will suggest to your audience how old you are. Use language similar to what your audience would use so you seem like you're their age.

Avoid assumptions about the average age of your audience.

Which of the following statements is true regarding asking questions of your audience for an audience analysis? Ask leading questions. Being ambiguous is a goal. Ask different questions of different audience members. Be aware of time constraints.

Be aware of time constraints.

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Which technique below is not appropriate for the introduction to your speech? Calling for action to capture attention Using a rhetorical question Beginning with a dramatic illustration Opening with a humorous anecdote

Calling for action to capture attention

A speech discussing the relationship of industrial pollution to increased cancer rates in the area of the pollution would be most effective using which organizational pattern?

Cause-effect pattern

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(The) ______________ is the medium through which the message is sent.

Channel

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When presenting a speech on the evaluation of jazz as a musical art form in America, Marcus first spoke about ragtime jazz in the early twentieth century, he followed this information with points about swing jazz in the 1940's, modern jazz, progressive, jazz in the 1950's, and smooth jazz frequently heard today. Marcus's speech was organized according to which pattern of organization?

Chronological pattern

According to your text, the most important skill you'll learn in college is:

Critical thinking

Being engaged as a listener invites you also to be an active listener. Which statement below best describes being an active listener? Decide whether you agree with the speaker's point of view and assess her or his general performance. Be ready to challenge the speaker's message in a question and answer session following the speech. Try to empathize with speakers because they all experience performance anxiety at some level. When it comes to real active listening, none of the statement is sound.

Decide whether you agree with the speaker's point of view and assess her or his general performance.

There are three general categories of speeches you'll be likely to deliver in class. Which is not one of the categories?

Demonstration

Burt is listening to a speech in which an argument is made that animals should be used in research. Burt, an owner of three pets, has difficulty listening to this speech. What stage is operating in regard to Burt as a listener?

Evaluating

Jane is taking an introductory class in public speaking and Bill is presenting a speech on what to wear for an employment interview. Jane likes the fact that Bill is dressed professionally while speaking and she thinks this factor contributes to a good presentation. Which stage of the listening process is Jane demonstrating?

Evaluating

Which is the most appropriate mode of delivery for students in a basic course in public speaking?

Extemporaneous

Which of the following is not true of the purposes for facts in a speech? Facts are disputable. Facts define. Facts clarify. Facts indicate your knowledge of the subject.

Facts are disputable.

A reference page at the end of your planning outline is desirable but usually not necessary.

False

As long as the support in a speech is appropriate, it does not necessarily have to be pertinent.

False

Even if it is your own opinion, you need to cite that information in your speech.

False

Referring to ideas in groups of four, our text advises, can create rhythm.

False

The chronological pattern is focused on the movement from one geographical area to another.

False

The more facts you have the more effective your speech will be.

False

True or False: Bandwagoning relies on the audience's emotional responses to values such as home, country, and freedom.

False

True or False: If I have a negative view of the argument a speaker is making I am experiencing the responding stage for listening.

False

True or False: Monologic communication entails an honest concern for the listeners' interests.

False

True or False: Often as listeners we have a considerable amount of unused thinking time because we process information at the rate of 100 words per minutes and most people talk about fifty words per minute.

False

True or False: The most critical relationship in public speaking is usually the relationship between the speaker and her or his message.

False

Using a quotation in the introduction can be important in getting your audience's attention but it is usually not effective in the conclusion of a speech.

False

While research can enhance your knowledge on a topic it does not provide the necessary foundation for a speech.

False

Your audience is more likely to agree on connotative definitions of a word than its denotative definition.

False

Which of the following was not listed as one of the five variables related to "Who are my listeners?" Age Group membership Favorite activities Level of knowledge

Favorite activities

Which of the following is not an aspect of verbal delivery?

Hand gestures

Dialogic communication entails:

Honest concern for listener's interest, mutual respect, open-mindedness.

Which of the following sentences is an example of the active voice?

I am eating 7 hot dogs in 3 minutes

A ______________ speech involves the least amount of preparation.

Impromptu

_________________implies consuming information wisely and appropriately

Information literacy

Jenny gives a speech to share information about the homeless community in her city. This is an example of what kind of speech?

Informative

Aristotle defined ethical appeal in terms of three features:

Intelligence, character, good will

The stage in the listening process that involves attaching meaning to the speaker's words is:

Interpretation

An ethical appeal (ethos) found in the actual speech by the audience is called:

Intrinsic ethos

If you were speaking to an elementary school class about public speaking, and used words such as "periodical," "discourse," "delivery" "commence" instead of "magazine," "talk," "voice," and "begin" you would be guilty of which language pitfall?

Long and unnecessary words

Which is not a guideline for using humor?

Make fun of other people.

Which of the following is an acceptable ethical practice? Represent yourself as being informed and an expert on a subject if necessary to be persuasive Advocate a position you are not comfortable with but must maintain Act certain even when tentative because probability is inevitable None of the above is an ethical practice

None of the above is an ethical practice

Which of the following was not given as a suggestion for helping you create the speaker and audience link? Be of the people, not above the people Have confidence, they may want to hear your speech Make it a participatory event Offer incentives for listening

Offer incentives for listening

Which of the following is a guideline for gestures?

Only use purposeful gestures

An effective speaker will quickly establish a reason for audience members to listen. This part of the introduction is referred to as:

Providing a motive for listening

Which of the following is not considered by the authors to be a primary factor in how public speaking is connected to your life?

Public Speaking will lead to salary advancements.

Evaluating online sources is important. Which of the following is not one of the five web evaluation criteria explained in our text? Authority Accuracy Coverage Relevancy

Relevancy

Concluding a speech does not usually include what?

Requiring you to call for questions in your audience

Which aspect below was not discussed in the text as something you need to determine when you ask, "Who are my listeners?" To which groups do my listeners belong? Should the time for my speech be weighed carefully? Should I consider lifestyle choices? How much do my listeners know about my topic?

Should the time for my speech be weighed carefully?

Which is not one of the eight elements in the process of communication discussed in our text?

Socialization

"One in four girls and one in six boys will be assaulted by age eighteen. The probability that an arrest will be made when a rape is reported is 50-80%. The overall probability that a rapist will be sent to prison for the crime is 16.3%. Seven in ten rape and sexual assault victim know the attacker prior to the assault." Starting your speech this way would be considered using which technique?

Startling facts and intriguing statements

Which of the following is not one of the five functions of support? Support helps to clarify ideas. Support adds insight. Support creates interest. Support makes delivery easier.

Support makes delivery easier.

Which of the following is NOT a non-fluency

Swaying

Psychographics refers to:

The attitudes, beliefs, and values of an audience

Which of the following is true about supporting material? It is: A. The information used in a particular way to make your case. B. Information that is useful regardless of when it was recorded. C.Information that includes both personal experiences and other sources. D. Information that includes both primary and secondary sources.

The information used in a particular way to make your case.

The term ethics as is in our text refers to:

The rules we use to determine good and evil, right and wrong

The ____________________________identifies the main idea of your speech.

Thesis statement

The first step in organizing your speech is:

To select your main idea

"Now that we have looked at why television commercials are so expensive let's turn to which ones appear to be especially effective." This statement is an example of:

Transition

A euphemism is the use of an inoffensive word or phrases to substitute for more direct language.

True

A one-sentence conclusion is not sufficient closure

True

Analogies are comparisons and there are two types - literal and figurative.

True

Articulation refers to the production of sound and how precisely we form our words

True

Clichés may suggest to your audience that both your vocabulary and imagination are limited.

True

Delivery is primarily comprised of voice and language choices

True

Examples may be brief or extended in an effective speech.

True

Jargon can be used effectively if you are sure the members of your audience understand your references.

True

Never use your conclusion to connect your speech topic to a broader content or societal issue.

True

No other aspect of nonverbal behavior is more important as eye contact.

True

Often the best humor for speeches comes from your own experiences.

True

Points made by any speaker should be supported by reliable information cited by the speaker

True

The first few minutes of a speech are critical to engaging the audience and having a successful speech.

True

The most frequently used organizational pattern for a speech is topic pattern because it is not tied to time, space, territory, or problems and solutions.

True

True or False: Humor can help a speaker to connect with the audience because it can put both speaker and listener somewhat at ease and create the impression the speaker is approachable.

True

True or False: Public speaking, as a reciprocal process, needs trust as essential to ethical responsibility.

True

True or False: Studies show that we have trouble focusing on something for more than 20 seconds without focusing on something else, at least momentarily.

True

True or False: To avoid unfairly categorizing or stereotyping members of his audience, Tom needs to make certain he is inclusive when he speaks to members of his graduating class.

True

In order to become a better speaker, it is important to:

Understand the needs of our listening audience and understand the factors affecting listening.

If I have internal stresses such as hunger and unresolved conflict, then I may stop listening. This relates primarily to which reason we stop listening?

When we are distracted

Which of the following statements is true? A. Start your search at Wikipedia. B. Wikipedia is always a credible source. C. Wikipedia's legitimacy is questionable. D. Wikipedia is just like other encyclopedias, it is generally accepted.

Wikipedia's legitimacy is questionable.

Which of the following is not true regarding using language to engage listeners? Words can create a bond between you and your listeners or they can destroy a relationship. Using imagery can create a great impact and lasting memory Words can create a bond, but words do not change minds or cement opinions. When used effectively, words can move an audience to action or to tears.

Words can create a bond, but words do not change minds or cement opinions.

Outlining is explained in our text as:

Your diagram connecting the information you want to communicate in a rational, consistent way.

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Telling the audience what you're planning to discuss during your speech is called:

feed-forward

Which of the following is not one of the three purposes of an introduction?

present your main points

"I think I've learned a great deal about the dying process. Several years ago, I experienced my mother's death as she slowly succumbed to lung cancer. I was lucky enough to be living near her at the time, and spent a great deal of time talking with her about all sorts of things you might not normally discuss." This way of beginning your speech is considered what technique?

relate personal experience

The first stage of listening is:

sensing the information