Public Speaking Final 2019

Monroe's Motivated Sequence (5 steps)

-Attention -Needs -Satisfaction/Solution -Visualization -Call to Action

What 3 types of questions did we use on the google forms?

-fixed alternatives -scale questions -open-ended questions (short responses)

Practice a speech how many times????

6 times

Having a positive attitude toward speech-making results in a raised heart rate during the delivery of a speech

False

In stress-control breathing, more movement is felt in the throat than the chest

False

Stage one of stress-control breathing involves using a calming word in a mantra

False

Thinking of public speaking as a threat to personal growth can be part of positive thinking about public speaking

False

Visualization is not an effective technique to reduce speaker nervousness

False

You should always try to stand perfectly still behind a podium and not walk around

False

How can you reduce speech anxiety?

Stretch, breathing exercises, meditation, practice speech multiple times

A speaker's movement serves to relieve tension and helps to hold the audience's attention

True

Gaining confidence in public speaking comes through preparation and practice

True

Imagining your speech as a conversation can help you relax about public speaking

True

When you feel stressed, the center of your breathing tends to move from the abdomen to the upper chest, leaving you with a reduced supply of air

True

the source qualifier is...

a brief description of the source's qualifications to address the topic

"What would you do if you found you couldn't make this month's credit card bill?" could function in a speech as

a rhetorical question to open a speech

When preparing a speech, the speaker's first task is to select

a topic and purpose appropriate to the audience and occasion

Listeners should evaluate evidence in terms of...

accuracy and credibility of the source

when citing a source

alternate phrases introducing citations to help maintain a natural delivery

"A theory is like a set of glasses we put on to look through" is an example of

an analogy

repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, or sentences is called

anaphora

effective interview questions

are a mix of closed-ended and open-ended questions

the clarity or forcefulness with which word sounds are made is known as

articulation

Our general evaluations of people, ideas, objects, or events are our...

attitudes

In which part of a speech should the speaker develop each main point?

body

in the following statement, which supporting material is being referenced? "In Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series, the star-crossed lovers, Edward and Bella, make an unusual pair..."

book

to generate ideas for topics, use word association; it's kind of _____________ technique

brainstorming

what type of example offers a single illustration of a point?

brief

you can define a topic all of the following ways EXCEPT

by showing visuals of it

to discuss a topic in terms of its underlying causes, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

causal

to describe a series of developments in time or set of actions that occur sequentially, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

chronological

"white as snow." this phrase best illustrates which of the following?

cliche

In which part of a speech should the speaker restate the thesis and reiterate how the main points confirm it?

conclusion

with a speaking outline

condense full sentences into key words or phrases

when people disagree about the meaning of a word, they are usually responding to the word's

connotative meaning

__________ points in an outline are of roughly equal importance and weight in the speech

coordinate

Outlines are based on the principle of...

coordination and subordination

Legal protection afforded the creators of original literary and artistic works is called...

copyright

Which of the following is one of the five canons of rhetoric?

delivery

the literal, dictionary definition of a word is its

denotative meaning

Invention refers to...

discovering evidence and arguments you will use to make your case

Material that is common knowledge

does not require a citation

Communication between two people is called...

dyadic communication

one key to achieving effective vocal variety is

enthusiasm

which type of example offers offers a multifaceted illustration of a point?

extended

effective examples for a speech can be all of the following, EXCEPT:

extraneous

which aspect of the body maintains the quality of directness in speech delivery

eye contact

audiences find it easiest to remember the

first and last points made

using the speaking outline, how many times should you practice

five or more

the ___________ speech purpose answers the question, "what is my objective in speaking on this topic to this audience on this occasion?"

general

to establish nonverbal immediacy, a speaker should

have an enthusiastic vocal delivery

Under what circumstances should the speaker begin by showing the topic's relevance to the audience, and then relate the topics to ideas and experiences about which the audience holds a positive attitude?

if the topic of the speech is new to the listeners

Benefits of public speaking do NOT include...

improving hand-eye coordination

surveys are an especially effective source of support for topics related to the attitudes, values, and beliefs of the people

in a speaker's immediate environment

an effectively prepared working outline will

include credits when necessary

the purpose of a(n) ___________ speech is to increase the audience's understanding and awareness of a topic

informative

Defining, describing, demonstrating, and explaining are methods of

informing your audience

the rising and falling of vocal pitch across phrases and sentences is termed

intonation

speaking from manuscript

is useful when precise messengers are required

with sufficient practice, which of the following outlines will help the speaker deliver his or her ideas more naturally?

key-word

when speaking from a manuscript

look up occasionally to establish eye contact with the audience

In this form of communication, the receiver is physically removed from the messenger, and there is no interaction between the speaker and audience

mass communication

In order to deal with a sudden distraction while you are giving a speech, you might...

minimize your response and proceed as soon as possible

slurring words together at a low level of volume and pitch is called

mumbling

parables, anecdotes, and other stories are all kinds of

narratives

effective speech delivery should be all of the following:

natural, enthusiastic, confident, and direct

questions that don't lead the interviewee to the desired response are known as

neutral questions

creating a perception of psychological and physical closeness between speaker and audience is known as

nonverbal immediacy

Speech humor should always match the audience, topic, purpose, and...

occasion

at the end of the interview, you should

offer a brief positive summary of important things you learned

Values are...

our most enduring judgments about what is good and bad in life

a speaker who successfully uses eye contact to connect with the audience

pauses to gaze at one person long enough to complete one thought

Presenting a "cut-and-paste" of someone else's material as your own is called...

plagiarism

Scriptwriters tend to...

plan what they, not the speaker, will say next

eyewitness testimony, diary entries, interviews, and surveys are examples of ____________ sources

primary

to demonstrate the nature and significance of a problem and provide justification for a proposed solution, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

problem-solution

during the speech introduction, the audience decides whether they are interested in the topic and the speaker. To build credibility, a speaker should establish his or her

qualifications

If a source used in a speech requires credit in written form, it also...

should be acknowledged orally

listeners may perceive a speaker who slouches as

sloppy, weak, and unfocused

to support a major point effective source of support for topics related to the attitudes, values, and beliefs of the people

sources without source qualifiers

to explain the physical arrangement of a place, an object, or an event, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

spatial

Which kind of outline is usually brief and contains key words or phrases?

speaking

When giving classroom presentations, what can you do to avoid boring your audience and raising tension in the classroom?

steer clear of overused and trivial topics

To establish a feeling of identification with the audience...

stress your commonalities

In an outline, what kind of points support the main points?

subordinate

When used as supporting material in a speech, examples do not ________ your points

substantiate

facts, statistics, testimonies, and narratives are all examples of

supporting material

When actively listening, a person should

take note of the speaker's key points

previewing the speech in the introduction

tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed

pitch is

the range of sounds a speaker's voice produces, from high to low

a speaker can feel confident that his or her delivery has relaxed, natural quality if...

the speaker's behavior is not overly theatrical in nature

the conclusion should NOT include

the speaker's credentials

the specific citation elements that need to be mentioned in a speech depend on

the type of source

to have the freedom to move points around according to the way the speaker wishes to present his or her topic, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

topical

An informative speech arranged by category is arranged

topically

A speaker who is both honest and dependable has the quality of...

trustworthiness

research indicates that audiences prefer speeches that contain ____________ main points

two to seven

a well-organized speech is characterized by

unity, coherence, and balance

in a public speaking situation, it is always important to

use words appropriately

a speaker can establish a direct connection with listeners by

using a friendly tone of voice

Active listeners...

usually set listening goals and listen for main ideas

to describe information, a speaker should use language that is

vivid

the speaking outline should

write out full quotations and other critical information

An audience-centered approach means...

you consider your audience in every phase of the speech preparation process