Public Speaking Final

Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?

A student sharing ideas about leadership based on a book she has read

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

Don't overestimate what the audience knows

According to your textbook "now that you know about my interest in photography, allow me to share with you my passion for snowboarding "is an example of

Transition

Anytime you use someone else's ideas, thoughts, or words, you must provide a source citation to give proper credit to the creator of the information. True or false

True

For your first speech, your textbook recommends trying to end on a clever or thought provoking note.True or false?

True

If the specific purpose of your informative speech is to recount the history of an event, you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order. True or false

True

In order to learn your speech well enough to deliver it extemporaneously, you need to practice it out loud. True or false?

True

Most of the nervousness a speaker feels internally is usually not visible to the audience. True or false?

True

Public speaking is more highly structured than every day conversation. True or false?

True

The preview statement is usually the last component of an introduction and serves as a bridge to the body of the speech. True or false?

True

Using your own knowledge and experience in a speech can help bring the speech to life.True or false

True

As your textbook explains, the speakers message consist only of what this speaker says with language. True or false?

false

Extemporaneous delivery means delivering a speech "of the cut", with no advance preparation. True or false?

false

If you find a topic that is interesting to you, you can usually be sure that your audience will find it interesting too. True or false

false

If you say the S in Illinois or the P in Pneumonia, you are making a mistake in articulation. True or false

false

Informative speakers should avoid explaining ideas in personal terms. True or false

false

It is overly repetitious to restate the main points in the conclusion of a speech. True or false?

false

It's okay if you don't cite your sources verbally in your presentation as long as it is well documented in your written documentation. True or false

false

Like magazine and journal articles, most documents posted on the Internet have been subjected to close editorial review.True or false

false

One of the advantages of speaking from a manuscript is that it frees a speaker from the need to establish eye contact with the audience. True or false

false

The growth of social media is reducing the need for public speaking. True or false?

false

The preparation outline should be drawn up before a speaker begins research for a speech. True or false?

false

When your general purpose is to inform, you act as an advocate or an opponent. True or false

false

You are allowed to use social media post for your sources as long as they appear critical. True or false

false

You must document the following phrase: "George W. Bush was the President of the United States during the 9/11 attacks." True or false

false

You will do the best in your speeches if you expect perfection every time. True or false?

false

The relative highness or lowness of sounds produced by the human voice is called

pitch

When citing sources in text, you are allowed to write it like you would say it. MLA or APA style is not required. True or false

true

When making an outline, you should place the main points farthest to the left and less important ideas progressively father to the right. true or false?

true

When taking research notes, it is important to distinguish among direct quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas.True or false

true

You can articulate a word sharply and still mispronounce it. True or false

true

You should include your specific purpose statement with your preparation outline. True or false?

true

Your textbook discusses four kinds of informative speeches-speeches about objects, about concepts, about processes, and about events. True or false

true

A lawyer urging a jury to acquit her client is an example of informative of speaking. True or false

false

A single practice session of two or three hours is usually the best way to rehearse your speech. True or false

false

A summary is seldom necessary in the conclusion of an informative speech. True or false

false

Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? A. A lawyer exhorting a jury not to convict her client B. A banker explaining how the stock market operates C. A teacher urging colleagues to adopt a new curriculum D. All of the above

A banker explaining how the stock market operates

In the midst of a speech about volcanoes, a speaker notices quizzical expressions on the faces of her listeners. In response, she says, "Let me explain that point again to make sure it's clear." When this happens, the speaker is

Adapting to feedback

When you experience stage fright, your body is producing extra __________ , a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.

Adrenaline

According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech include A. Communicating the speakers information clearly B. Communicating the speakers information accurately C. Making the speakers information meaningful to the audience D. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is a basic objective of a speech introduction? A. establish credibility B. Gain the attention of the audience C. All of the above D. Preview the main points

All of the above

Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking? A. Relate the subject directly to the audience B. Don't be too technical C. Personalize your ideas D. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline? A. A specific purpose statement B. Transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries C. The thesis statement D. All of the above

All of the above

You have found statistics on the Internet that you would like to use in your speech. Before you do, you need to make sure that A. They come from a credible author or sponsoring organization B. You can find the date on which they were published, posters, or updated C. All of the above D. The statistics are recent enough to make them reliable for your speech

All of the above

When you are verbally citing your sources, you are required to include at least two of the following items:

Author, article, name of the website/book/journal

As your textbook explains, technical language is especially helpful for explaining ideas in informative speeches. True or false

false

"The value of a classic car is determined by its condition, it's rarity, and it's desirability to collectors "is an example of a

Central idea

"You can increase your gas mileage by reducing the weight in your car, doing regular maintenance, and reducing your driving speed "is an example of a

Central idea

For her first speech, Rebecca plans to explain her interest in dance beginning with her childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern of organization discussed in your textbook will she use in her speech?

Chronological

_________ refers to the facts that can be found in numerous places and are likely to be known by a lot of people.

Common knowledge

Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches.

Concepts

According to your textbook, a speech that sounds spontaneous to the audience no matter how many times it has been rehearsed has a strong _____________ quality.

Conversational

According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a _____________ statement. "I became interested in canine companions two years ago when my older sister, who was paralyzed in a car accident, received a canine companion named lucky. Since then I have learned more about the subject by watching lucky, by talking with my sister, and by reading a number of articles and pamphlets."

Credibility

Dealing with such matters as the logical relationships among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the differences between fact and opinion are all part of what your textbook calls

Critical thinking

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________ in the introduction of your speech.

Establish goodwill toward the audience

The use of negative stereotypes in an introductory speech is acceptable as long as they are used in a humorous way. True or false?

False

You are allowed to use more than one source from a website as long as the authors are different. True or false

False

Speaking extemporaneously

Gives more control over language than does speaking from memory

Outlining is an important part of public speaking because

It helps ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another

When writing resources in your works cited, what type of writing style is allowed?

MLA or APA

There are three different ways you should cite your sources. Which of the following is not one of those requirements?

Nonverbally

According to your textbook, the last part of a speech introduction usually

Previews the main points in the body

According to your textbook, saying "pas-ghetti" Instead of spaghetti is an error in

Pronunciation

What advice does your textbook give for practicing speech delivery?

Record the speech to check how it sounds

Which of the following is not a tip to help a writer/speaker avoid plagiarism? You must give credit whenever you use

The ideas, opinions, or theories of others

As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called

The introduction, the body, and the conclusion

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? A. causes B. Migraine headaches and their causes C. Causes of migraine headaches D. There are three major causes of migraine headaches

There are three major causes of migraine headaches

If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience how to make authentic South American empanadas," you would probably organize your speech in _________ order.

chronological

"To inform my audience about the pillars of faith in Islam" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a

concept

"Dogs "would be an appropriate Title for speech to inform an audience about the major breeds of show dogs. True or false

false

"Money "would be an appropriate title for speech about new security measures to stop counterfeiting.True or false

false

"To inform my audience about the history of Halloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a

event

Regardless of what other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech. True or false?

true

Good speech delivery

sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed

Research shows that personal appearance affects the audiences perception of the speaker. True or false

true

The "conversational quality" of extemporaneous speaking means that a speech has been well rehearsed yet sounds spontaneous to the audience. True or false

true

"Are our bridges safe?" Would be inappropriate title for speech on bridge safety. True or false

true

"To inform my audience how to create their own blog" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a process. True or false

true

"To inform my audience of the major steps in responding to a medical emergency "is an example of a well-worded specific purpose statement for an informative speech. True or false

true

A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves towards the closing line is known as a crescendo ending. True or false?

true

According to your textbook, the introduction, the body, and the conclusion should all be labeled in a speech preparation outline. True or false?

true

An extemporaneous speech is carefully prepared and practiced in advance. True or false

true

Failure to cite sources in your written and spoken speech can be interpreted as plagiarism, which is a serious offense that can cause you to fail the assignment, course, or even be dismissed from the college. True or false

true

In the most common system of outlining, main points are identified by Roman numerals and sub points capital letters. true or false?

true

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in chronological order. True or false

true

Main points must be written out in full sentences in the preparation outline. True or false

true

Most often, your general purpose as a Speaker is to inform or to persuade. True or false

true

One of the events ages of the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it enables you to maintain eye contact with your audience. True or false?

true

One of the major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what audience knows about the topic. true or false

true

One strategy for avoiding plagiarism is to put quotations around everything that comes directly from the text being used. True or false

true

One way to establish your credibility in a speech introduction is to let the audience know the source of your expertise. True or false?

true

Plagiarism is using others ideas and words without clearly acknowledging the source of that information. True or false

true

The first step in speechmaking is choosing a topic for your speech. True or false

true