Public Speaking Exam #2 Study Guide

which of the following are basic kinds of supporting materials? a.) bibliographies b.) testimony c.) statistics d.)examples

B.) , C.) and D.)

a real life case used to illustrate or represent a group of People, ideas conditions, experiences or the like is called a(n)

example

when you _______________ in your speeches, they should be vivid and richly textured to have the most impact on your audience.

examples

what term is best used to describe quotations or paraphrases from an authority in a given field?

expert testimony

an expressive delivery is especially important when using ______________ examples in a speech.

extended

Illustrations, or narratives, are a type of supporting material referred to as,

extended examples

4 methods of delivery

manuscript, memorized, impromptu, extemporaneous

The mean the median and the ___________ are basic measures that determine characteristics of. given group of numbers.

mode

Delivery

- does not call attention to itself -conveys the speaker's ideas clearly, interestingly, and without distracting the audience. - is an art, not a science

Which two of the following statements about using concrete examples in a speech are true? A.) They Can make Ideas More Personal B.) They have.a strong impact in listeners beliefs and actions C.) Listeners generally consider them uninteresting and unpersuasive D.) They can Make Ideas More Vague

A.) and B.)

If you are giving a speech with many abstract ideas that are hard to explain, which of the following would be the best supporting material to use? A.) Testimony B.) Complexities C.)Statistics D. Examples

D.) Examples

In a speech about childhood obesity, the speaker described the real-life case of a young girl who spent her time watching television and eating junk food. This type of supporting material is defined as(an)

Example

in the group of numbers 3, 5. 8, 10, 12, 12, 27, the ____________________ is 10, and the _______________ is 12.

Median; mode.

a vivid example can be very affective in reinforcing an idea I your speech, but for such a purpose you should be especially certain that It is a(n) _________________ example and NOT an exceptional case.

Representative

Brief examples are also called _____________________________________ .

Specific instances

What should you do to make sure your statistics are representative ?

The sample size must be large enough and Different groups of a population sample must be in correct proportion.

what one big hurdle do informative speakers have to overcome?

They must recognize that what is fascinating to them may not be fascinating to everybody.

Preparation outline

a detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title, specific purpose, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, and bibliography of a speech

A good informative speech is not an oral encyclopedia article. Like any other kind of speech, it requires ___ __________ ________ __ __________

a healthy dose of creativity.

Pauses

a momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech

eye contact

direct visual contact with the eyes of another person

when you paraphrase someone to provide testimony in a speech, you

give the best of someone else statement in your own words.

certain types of examples can personalize your ideas by adding ____________ interest to them.

human

A hypothetical example is an example that describes an

imaginary or fictitious situation

Speeches without examples generally come off as _________ and __________.

impersonal and vauge

rate

refers to the speed at which a person talks

an important use of examples is to __________________ your ideas.

reinforce

among the tips for using statistics are to

round off numbers, use number sparingly and name the source of the statistic.

quotations or paraphrases from trusted sources that are used to support a point are known as

testimonies

pronunciation

the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language

which of the following should you do to make sure your statistics are representative? A.) Different groups of a population sample must be in correct proportion B.) You should make sure you have equal numbers of adults, senior citizens, and children. C.)The sample size must be large enough. D.) You should be able to

A.) and C.)

which of the following statements about using statistics in a speech are true? A,)they can be effective and clarify supporting ideas B.)They can personalize a speech C.) They cannot be combined; use only one figure to support each point D.) They can be used to show the seriousness of an issue.

A.) and D.)

if you quoted your sister about her experience at summer camp, you are using what type of testimony?

peer testimony

Speakers body language in a speech should include :

personal appearance, movement, gestures, eye contact

personalize

to present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience

when using testimony it is best to make certain that the source is _________________ and is ________________ on the subject at hand.

unbiased; qualified

Speaking outline Guidelines :

-Your speaking outline should use the same visual framework—the same symbols and the same pattern of indentation—as your preparation outline. - use large lettering, -leave extra space between lines, -provide ample margins, - write or type on only one side of the paper. -Keep the Outline as Brief as Possible

when citing sources in your speech, you do not need to include all of the information that you would use in a written bibliography. what you include depends on .......

1.your topic 2.the claim you are making 3.the kind of supporting details you are using your audience.

Dialect

A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

Natalie is preparing a speech on tourism, in island countries in the Caribbean. She suspects there might be a relationship between visitor totals to particular island countries and outbreaks of disease. Keeping in mind the importance of obtaining statistics from a reliable source, from which of the following should Natalie first seek the data on disease rates for specific Caribbean Island countries? A.) The World health organization B.) Tourism bureaus in each country C.) cruise lines that have service to the Caribbean D.) Online blogs of persons that have traveled to that country and come ill.

A. The World health organization

In statistics, the mean is the

average value of a group of numbers

Whether you are seeking alternatives to technical language, avoiding abstractions, personalizing ideas, or adapting to the audience's knowledge about the topic, you need to....?

be creative in thinking about ways to achieve your objectives

although you do not need to recite all of the information in your bibliography, about your source, what should you typically include in your oral citations?

the type of document, the author, the date published, and the authors qualifications.

In most _______________ ________________, your listeners will be only vaguely knowledgeable (at best) about the details of your topic.

informative speeches ( fill in the blank )

Gestures

motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech

pitch

the highness or lowness of a speaker's voice

Articulation

the physical production of particular speech sounds

description

the picturing in words of something or someone through detailed observation of color, motion, sound, taste, smell, and touch; one of the four modes of discourse

Characteristics of the speakers voice

volume pitch rate pauses vocal variety pronunciation articulation dialect