Public Speaking- Chapter 4-5-6
What part of an introduction that is needed in longer speeches is not necessary in a short speech to introduce yourself to the class?
A detailed preview statement
What is a speech's specific purpose statement?
A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what you hope to accomplish in your speech
Which tips should you keep in mind while rehearsing for a speech?
An audience can give feedback to improve a speech. It is important to rehearse aloud. If you make a mistake, keep going.
What is the process of using what you learned during audience analysis called?
Audience adaptation
Which of the following statements is an example of a central idea?
Baking a cake is easy if you have the right ingredients, know how to combine them, and use a properly heated oven.
What are the three main parts of a speech?
Body Introduction Conclusion
Lloyd tells Amelia to use the clustering approach for brainstorming to select her speech topic. How will she organize her ideas?
By using nine categories of ideas
What is an effective method to use when rehearsing an extemporaneous speech?
Concentrate on gaining control of ideas
A classroom audience usually expects the speaker to do which of the following?
Conform to time parameters Follow standards for taste and decorum Conform to the assignment
What is the tendency of people to be concerned primarily with their own values, beliefs, and well-being?
Egocentrism
How should you practice for a speech?
Extemporaneous speeches should be practiced out loud.
True or false: To capture your audience's attention, you should phrase your central idea as a question.
False
What do experts think about generating speech topics through brainstorming?
It can be very effective.
Extemporaneous speeches combine the preparation of a manuscript speech with the spontaneity of an impromptu speech. Select all the reasons for practicing an extemporaneous speech out loud.
It can provide the opportunity for audience feedback. It can help you master the content of your speech. It can help you time your speech accurately.
Ian submitted his persuasive specific purpose as "the reasons for global warming." Select all the reasons why he should rewrite it.
It does not include a general purpose. It is too broad.
What best describes the process of topic selection for student speakers?
It is often difficult.
Which of the following is an example of an effective central idea?
Obesity threatens the health of individuals, can lead to an early death, and has serious financial consequences.
What factors in situational audience analysis are related to physical setting?
Temperature of the room Lighting of the room Placement of chairs
What is the relationship between a specific and a general purpose statement?
The specific purpose narrows the focus of the general purpose.
Analyzing your audience's disposition toward your speech topic means considering which of the following?
Their interest in the subject Their knowledge about the issue Their attitude toward the topic
Anson was about to give his first speech to his class. Just before he started, he looked out at the room and smiled. Why would an expert recommend that Anson do this?
To establish rapport
Grace has divided her speech into a segment about what horses eat, a segment about how to exercise horses, and a segment about how to groom horses. What order did Grace use for the speech?
Topical
When preparing speeches, speakers are advised to analyze group characteristics in order to do which of the following?
Understand attitudes and interests Choose appropriate language Choose appropriate talking points and support material
After completing an audience analysis, what should a speaker do with what he or she has learned?
Use the information in preparing a speech
Which of the following are associated with effective extemporaneous speaking?
Using brief note cards Speaking with spontaneity Knowing the subject very well
When would it be especially useful to speak about a topic you have strong beliefs about?
When you are making a persuasive speech
In a traditional classroom, which of the following are the recommended ways to find out about audience characteristics?
You should distribute a questionnaire. You should get to know your classmates by conversing with and observing them.
The size of your audience may affect which of the following?
Your choice of visual aids The formality of your language
During speech preparation, a speaker who analyzes the size of the audience and the attitude of the audience toward the subject, speaker, and occasion is said to be doing ______ audience analysis.
a situational
fellow students should be seen as an____audience
authentic
Audience adaptation occurs
before and during a speech.
All speeches are influenced by the ______ of audience members.
frame of reference
"To inform" or "to persuade" are examples of the ______ purpose of a speech.
general
If you are given the task of introducing yourself in your first speech, you should
narrow your scope to one or two events.
Cameron gave a speech in class about the use of infrared technology in government projects. After his speech, one of his classmates asked, "This is all very impressive, but what is infrared technology and how does it affect me?" Then, Cameron realized he had made several errors, including
neglecting to connect the topic to the audience's experiences. misjudging the audience's knowledge on infrared technology.
When beginning a speech about a controversial issue, it is best to start with a
noncommittal position.
When speaking before a classroom audience, effective speakers should
regard the audience as seriously as any other audience.
In the process of trying to come up with a speech topic, Lena writes down all her previous jobs, adventures, and interests. Which brainstorming process is she using?
Personal inventory
Which of the following are questions to keep in mind when developing an audience-centered speech?
What do I want them to know, believe, or do as a result of my speech? To whom am I speaking? What is the most effective way to compose my speech to accomplish my aim?
