Public Speaking - Final Exam
Which statement is not true about attitude? (Chapters 11 & 12) It is similar to mood. It is studied a great deal. It is closely linked to action or behavior. It is about the positive or negative response to something or someone
It is similar to mood.
Which of these is not a contributing factor to a speaker's credibility? (Chapter 3) competence ethnicity similarity character good will
ethnicity
The communication styles that Deborah Tannen and other scholars discuss in terms of male and female communication are negative and should be eliminated. (Chapters 11 & 12)
False
The first step to becoming a better listener is to bring paper and pencil to each listening event. (Chapter 1 & 2)
False
Well-practiced delivery can make up for gaps in preparation and content. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
Some microphones are directional, meaning that they are only effective when you speak directly into them. (Chapters 9 & 10)
True
Which is not an example of feedback? (Chapter 1 & 2)
the temperature in the room
Parallelism is a requirement for organized speeches. (Chapters 4 & 5)
False
The correct order of voice production is phonation, breathing, resonation, and articulation. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
Speeches that are given with little or no preparation, "spur of the moment" are _____. (Chapters 9 & 10) impromptu memorized manuscript extemporaneous
impromptu
Phonation refers to the ________________. (Chapters 9 & 10) amplification of the voice forming sounds with the tongue, teeth, lips, and palates the creation of sounds in the vocal folds maintenance of vocal variety
the creation of sounds in the vocal folds
An introvert is unlikely to become an effective public speaker. (Chapter 1 & 2)
False
Attention is the audience members' responsibility and not something the speaker can directly affect. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
False
"Janet is a diamond in the rough" is a _____ (Chapters 11 & 12) euphemism simile cliché imagery
cliché
Some opinions are phrased in ways that make them sound like facts. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
True
The set of three statements that exemplifies deduction (such as, "All DSC students are intelligent," etc.) is called (Chapters 13 & 14) An enthymeme A fallacy A generalization A syllogism
A syllogism
________ is sharing meaning between two or more persons. (Chapter 1 & 2)
Communication
A rhetorical question is used to get the audience to respond and start discussing the topic among themselves. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
Since the commencement speech is about the graduates, speakers should refrain from referring to themselves or their own experiences. (Chapters 15 & 16)
False
Spatial organization is only relevant to topics involving large geographical spaces. (Chapters 4 & 5)
False
Which of the following is protected under the First Amendment? (Chapter 3) Making a false statement of fact that damages another person's character, fame, or reputation. Threats to the life of the President of the U.S. Speech that is likely to incite a mob or crowd to violence. Reading an Internet website about how pipe bombs are built.
Reading an Internet website about how pipe bombs are built.
This textbook's preferred model of communication is (Chapter 1 & 2) Linear Transactional Symbolic Complementary
Transactional
The specific purpose "To persuade my audience that sex education reduces teen pregnancy" is a proposition of (Chapters 13 & 14) value fact definition policy
fact
"Domain" refers to what part of the web address? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) http title author .org or .com
.org or .com
Which of the following is not a demographic characteristic of the audience? (Chapters 11 & 12) Age Occupation Attitude Family or marital status Socio-economic status
Attitude
A speech with the specific purpose: "To describe for my audience the battles of World War II in the Pacific" is a viable topic for an informative speech. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
False
A speech with the specific purpose: "To explain to my audience the evidence supporting that Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President Kennedy in a conspiracy" is a viable informative speech topic. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
False
Although beginning speakers should be sure to have connective statements, more accomplished speakers do not need them. (Chapters 4 & 5)
False
Because it is so important, the introduction should be the first thing you write when preparing your presentation. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
Beliefs are true statements about the world around us that determine our behavior. (Chapters 11 & 12)
False
Emotional expression is inappropriate in special occasion speeches. (Chapters 15 & 16)
False
Freedom of expression is primarily an individual right and necessity. (Chapter 3)
False
Hand gestures are out of place in public speaking and should be avoided. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
Practicing with an audience is unnecessary because it cannot prepare you for the real experience. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
Secondary sources are useful in the Humanities but not other disciplinary fields. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
False
Why is organization important to a speech? (Chapters 4 & 5) Good organization benefits speaker credibility. Good organization helps your delivery Good organization takes less time to prepare. All of a-c None of a-c
Good organization benefits speaker credibility.
The purpose of the lectern is to _____. (Chapters 9 & 10) Keep the speaker in one place to avoid movement. Hold speakers' notes Help speaker hide signs of nervousness All of the above
Hold speakers' notes
Which is the correct order of the credibility that an audience experiences toward a speaker during a speech? (Chapter 3) Initial credibility, terminal credibility, derived credibility Initial credibility, derived credibility terminal credibility Initial credibility, derived credibility, outcome credibility Outset credibility, developmental credibility, terminal credibility
Initial credibility, derived credibility, terminal credibility
Which of the following is not a function of presentation aids? (Chapters 15 & 16) Making the speaker more persuasive. Aiding retention and recall of material Clarifying material Adding interest to the material Improving audience understanding
Making the speaker more persuasive.
Which is most true about speaking locations? (Chapters 9 & 10) Outdoors can be the most challenging. If the audience wants to sit in the back of a large auditorium, demand that they come to the front. Your voice will not need to be as loud in a large but mostly empty auditorium All are equally true.
Outdoors can be the most challenging.
Which of the following does not fall into the realm of plagiarism, according to Plagiarism.org cited in the textbook? (Chapter 3) Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit Paraphrasing a source that you cite Copying so many words and ideas that it forms the majority of your work.
Paraphrasing a source that you cite
Which is good advice on using humor? (Chapters 9 & 10) Present a humorous anecdote as if it happened to you personally. Practice your humor (whether joke or story) before others before using it in the speech. Consult joke books for good ideas for introductions. Repeat humor you heard from one of your favorite comedians.
Practice your humor (whether joke or story) before others before using it in the speech.
Benjamin wants to deliver an informative speech on his favorite topic, comics. Which specific purpose is probably best? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) To explain to my classmates why Superman is considered a better comic character than Batman. To explain the biographies of the three most important comic book creators. To describe to my classmates my trip to ComicCon in San Diego. To explain to my classmates the evolution of Batman's character from his creation to the Dark Knight trilogy.
To explain to my classmates the evolution of Batman's character from his creation to the Dark Knight trilogy.
"Fair use" is a part of copyright law that says students in classrooms can use a small amount of borrowed material in their assignments, such a quoting a popular song, since they aren't making money from it. (Chapter 3)
True
"Generalizing about a group of people and assuming that because a few persons in that group have a characteristic, all of them do" is a definition of stereotyping. (Chapters 11 & 12)
True
A common mistake speakers make in regard to the lectern is to grip it. (Chapters 9 & 10)
True
Beliefs that we hold have two sources: our experiences and authorities we hold to be credible. (Chapters 11 & 12)
True
When choosing evidence, choose evidence your audience is unlikely to have been exposed to before hearing your speech. (Chapters 13 & 14)
True
Practice makes perfect, according to the textbook (Chapters 11 & 12) True False True under some circumstances
True under some circumstances
Ben starts his speech this way: "Did you know that every year 2.7 million animals are euthanized in shelters? I don't know about you, but I find that number shocking. It's up to people like you to do something about this huge problem. In my speech I'll discuss this issue." Which is a good critique of this introduction? (Chapters 9 & 10) Ben does a good job of getting attention and explaining the purpose and preview. Ben has a good start, but he doesn't give a source on the statistic. Ben does not help his credibility with this introduction. All of these are true. Two of these are true.
Two of these are true.
Which is a good guideline for presentation aids? (Chapters 15 & 16) Handouts of slides are generally necessary. Speakers should allow aids, such as models, to be passed around. Looking at the screen directs the audience's eyes to the screen. Use animated figures for just a few seconds for emphasis or interest and then make them disappear.
Use animated figures for just a few seconds for emphasis or interest and then make them disappear.
What is one of the errors toast-makers commit? (Chapters 15 & 16) they talk about themselves they talk too long they speak to the audience instead of the toastee all of a-c none of a-c
all of a-c
You will probably need to do research for this special occasion speech type. (Chapters 15 & 16) speech of introduction speech of tribute (commemorative) speech of dedication (or a building or monument) all of a-c none of a-c
all of a-c
The meaning of listening is ___. (Chapter 1 & 2)
an active process of making an effort to understand, process, and retain
"Dan is a political science major. Therefore, he should be elected Student Government President." This is probably an example of: (Chapters 13 & 14) inductive reasons an enthymeme a figurative analogy slippery slope fallacy argument from silence
an enthymeme
Post hoc, ergo proper hoc, meaning "after the fact, therefore because of the fact," is a fallacy associated with reasoning. (Chapters 13 & 14) parallel deductive comparative descriptive causal
casual
What type of informative speech topic is a speech with the specific purpose: To explain to my classmates the four characteristics of a diamond? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) history biography ideas or concepts processes categories or divisions
categories or divisions
Which of the following is not a psychographic characteristic according to textbook? (Chapters 11 & 12) belief value need emotion attitude
emotion
What word means "statements that cannot be argued"? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) informative rebuttal irrefutable propositional refutational
irrefutable
Which is true about defamation? (Chapter 3) it is a false statement or fact it does not include opinion it does not damage a person's character the standards for public officials and private persons are the same
it is a false statement or fact
"After a serviceman or woman leaves the military, he or she must find a use for the MOS." This is an example of ____. (Chapters 11 & 12) euphemism cliché jargon imagery
jargon
Which is most abstract? (Chapters 11 & 12) appliances kitchen furnishings oven General Electric Model 4700 Microwave
kitchen furnishings
Which is not a barrier to listening given in the textbook? (Chapter 1 & 2) the everyday common distractions from electronic devices audience members' personal problems and concerns speaker's use of personal anecdotes ability to process words faster than speakers usually talk none of a-d
speaker's use of personal anecdotes
Which is not a general purpose for a speech? (Chapters 4 & 5) to inspire to inform to articulate to persuade All of a-d are correct.
to articulate
One tip for preparation that the textbook suggests is _________. (Chapter 1 & 2) to eat protein for breakfast. to prepare your speech in the last few days before it is due so the ideas are fresh. to avoid nervousness by not arriving too early to the speech wear flip flops because they are more comfortable.
to eat protein for breakfast.
Sounds and words such as "uh" or "you know" or "like" are called ___. (Chapters 9 & 10) clichés vocalized pauses verbal breaks monotone frequencies
vocalized pauses
Manuel wants to do a really good job on his speech on horror movies of the1920s, which requires at least five reliable sources. He uses the library's database of books and scholarly articles to find five or six good sources. He comes up with his own basic outline and then fills it in with the facts and examples from the articles. When it goes through the originality checker software for his class, it comes up flagged as 70% borrowed. (Chapter 3) In this example, did Manuel plagiarize? yes no it depends
yes
Sometimes a speaker's credibility is influenced by qualities such as sense of humor, appearance, and apparent friendliness. (Chapter 3)
True
To "read laterally" means to read what other sources say about the material or source of the information. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
True
Today's library catalogs include electronic books as well as physical books on the shelves, or "stacks" of the library you are accessing. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
True
A chart is mainly different from a graph in that a graph deals with numerical data using dots, bars, and lines while a chart can deal with other data. (Chapters 15 & 16)
True
If your instructors ban electronic devices, they have evidence for doing so other than personal preference. (Chapter 1 & 2)
True
In this list of numbers, what is the median? 97, 96, 95, 93, 93, 90, 87, 86, 84, 78, 75, 74, 70, 68, 65. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) 93 83.4 86 80
86
Which of the following is not true? (Chapter 1 & 2)
Public speaking is a valuable way to relay a significant amount of detailed information to your audience
An anecdote is best used in the conclusion to a persuasive speech because of the emotional appeal. (Chapters 9 & 10)
True
This definition: "Diabetes is a disease affecting the endocrine system" is an example of (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) operational definition definition by contrast definition by comparison classification and differentiation
classification and differentiation
Models of communication are helpful in understanding it, but limited because ___ (Chapter 1 & 2) communication is a dynamic process communication has fifteen or more components communication is too simple for depictions as models. All of a-c are true. None of a-c are true
communication is a dynamic process
Models of communication are helpful in understanding it, but limited because ___ (Chapter 1 & 2) communication is a dynamic process communication has fifteen or more components communication is too simple for depictions as models. All of a-c are true. None of a-c are true.
communication is a dynamic process
What type of informative speech topic is a speech with the specific purpose: "To inform my audience about the legal definition of privacy"? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) history biography ideas or concepts processes categories or divisions
ideas or concepts
"A process in which other scholars have read a work of scholarly writing and evaluated whether it meets the quality standards of a particular publication and/or discipline" is the definition of _________. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) scholarly primary secondary peer-reviewed journalistic
peer-reviewed
If you are called upon to give an impromptu speech, what should you keep in mind? (Chapters 9 & 10) quickly plan a basic structure to keep you on track tell the audience that it's impromptu so they won't evaluate you harshly begin your speech with a light-hearted anecdote all of the above none of the above
quickly plan a basic structure to keep you on track
Learning from other public speakers, and emulating their techniques, is unethical. (Chapter 1 & 2)
False
One of the best techniques for public speaking is to turn your speech into one long story (Chapter 1 & 2)
False
Organization of speech ideas and materials involves three steps, in this order: ordering, labeling and subordinating. (Chapters 4 & 5)
False
A speaker wanting to use humor in his/her presentation should be sure to practice the joke or anecdote to maximize its effectiveness. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
True
In which of these special occasion speeches would humor be the most important aspect? (Chapters 15 & 16) after-dinner speech motivational speech speech of acceptance speech of presentation commencement speech
after-dinner speech
Luis wants to create a graph using PowerPoint to show how much weight he lost after starting an exercise plan over six months. Which type of graph should he use? (Chapters 15 & 16) bar line pictograph pie
line
Which type of speech delivery is utilized by the people like the President at the State of the Union? (Chapters 9 & 10) impromptu memorized manuscript extemporaneous
manuscript
What constitutes factors of good posture? (Chapters 9 & 10) feet about two inches apart. knees locked roll shoulders back place feet on the lectern all of the above
roll shoulders back
The "Ladder of Abstraction" is a tool for _______. (Chapters 11 & 12) showing the strength of more abstract language in persuasive speaking showing the levels between an abstract, general word and more specific ones. showing how some words have many definitions, depending on the context showing how powerful euphemisms and clichés are.
showing the levels between an abstract, general word and more specific ones.
Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction? (Chapters 9 & 10) A transition An internal summary A lengthy quotation A startling statement or fact A causal argument
A startling statement or fact
The introduction of the speech should be (Chapters 9 & 10) As long as the introduction About 15-20% of speech time. About 5-10% of speech time About 10-15% of speech time It doesn't matter
About 10-15% of speech time
What is a standard about using startling material in the introduction? (Chapters 9 & 10) It must be factual; otherwise, you have an ethical problem. It should be backed up (According to) It should be relevant to your topic. All of a-c. Two of a-c.
All of a-c
Your best friend has a brother who has had Type I diabetes since childhood. You are going to give a speech in class about how Type I diabetes affects family members. You use your friend as expert testimony. Which of these is a reasonable view of this choice? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) This is legitimate because your friend has grown up around Type I diabetes and has a long-term understanding of it. This is not legitimate because the friend is not a medical professional. This is not legitimate because it's not a published source. The friend's insights are valuable as peer testimony.
The friend's insights are valuable as peer testimony.
Monotone voice can come from lack of energy and passion and reading the text of the speech. (Chapters 9 & 10)
True
A connotative meaning for "red" could be _______. (Chapters 11 & 12) Communism States that tend to vote Republican Experiencing very strong angry emotions All of a-c
All of a-c
Stereotyping your audience is helpful in public speaking for constructing appeals for your audience and in saving time. (Chapters 11 & 12)
False
How is public speaking like other forms of communication such as conversation? (Chapter 1 & 2) It depends on verbal and visual channels. It requires a sensitivity to your audience and dependence on feedback. Its success is not related to nonverbal communication. Its emphasis is only on content of the message. It demands an agenda or plan rather than letting the topics flow.
It requires a sensitivity to your audience and dependence on feedback.
Janna is giving a speech about reducing the amount of carbohydrates in our diets. She says, "Many people think that we should have six or seven servings of carbohydrates every day. But they are wrong." (Chapters 13 & 14) This is a good, direct approach. This is the start of a good, direct approach. Janna should bring up what people think, but not so bluntly. She would be better off not to mention this idea about carbohydrates, as some will feel offended and stop listening to her.
Janna should bring up what people think, but not so bluntly.
The acronym WIIFM refers to (Chapters 9 & 10) the audience asking why the speaker has chosen the subject. The audience asking why the speaker is an expert on the subject The audience asking why the subject/purpose is important to them. The audience asking how much research the speaker has done on the subject.
The audience asking why the subject/purpose is important to them.
Which of the following statements is true, according to the textbook? (Chapter 1 & 2) The audience will not see your nervousness to the degree you feel it. You should practice your speech by going over it in your head while driving. Most people fear public speaking more than snakes or death It is not necessary any longer to consider public speaking as more formal than everyday "talk."
The audience will not see your nervousness to the degree you feel it.
"Jenna is as mean as a snake before she gets her coffee in the morning" is a figurative analogy. (Chapters 13 & 14)
True
The speaker should state the source of the quotation used in an introduction before giving the quotation. (Chapters 9 & 10)
True
The three parts of a syllogism are major premise, minor premise, and conclusion. (Chapters 13 & 14)
True
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the conclusion of a speech? (Chapters 9 & 10) It should contain some type of summary. It should introduce new ideas for the audience to think about One good method is to tie the conclusion back into the introduction. All of a-c are untrue All of a-c are true
All of a-c are true
How would you explain a logical fallacy? (Chapters 13 & 14) it is a mistake in one of the standard reasoning processes, like generalization. it is an untrue statement it is using observation of the natural world it is means that the user of the logic will eventually be proven wrong
it is a mistake in one of the standard reasoning processes, like generalization.
The meaning of encode is ___. (Chapter 1 & 2) a stable, positive or negative response to a person, idea, object, or policy the process of the sender putting his/her thought and feelings into words or other symbols the process of a receiver putting language and symbols into personal meaning. generalizing about a group of people the subjective or personal meaning a word or symbol evokes in people together or individual
the process of the sender putting his/her thought and feelings into words or other symbols
If your speech is supposed to be 6-8 minutes long, which of these is best to shoot for when you time and practice your speech, so you are not under time nor over time? (Chapters 9 & 10) 6:10 8:00 7:00 none of the above
7:00
Which of the following is suggested as a reason for anxiety in public speaking? (Chapter 1 & 2) Being an extravert. A mindset that the speech must meet a standard of perfection. Not eating correctly before the speech. Recognizing that an unsuccessful speech given in the past was a one-time event and not a universal case.
A mindset that the speech must meet a standard of perfection.
Which of the following are true about practice? (Chapters 9 & 10) Practice out loud. Practice standing up. Practice with your visual aids. Practice with a lectern. All of the above.
All of the above.
Which of these is a common error in conclusions? (Chapters 9 & 10) Giving an indication with nonverbal communication what you thought about the speech. Continuing to speak as you leave the platform. Saying "in conclusion" or "as I close" more than once. All of these are common errors. None of these are common errors.
All of these are common errors.
The basic philosophy behind using Maslow's hierarchy of needs in speech preparation is (Chapters 11 & 12) the best speeches are the ones that appeal to the fourth level, esteem needs. American audiences are not motivated at the bottom level, physiological needs. An audience will not be motivated at a level higher than what they are currently experiencing. Levels 3 and 4 are psychological and 1 and 2 are physical.
An audience will not be motivated at a level higher than what they are currently experiencing.
What delivery techniques are good for introductions? (Chapters 9 & 10) Speak very quickly to signal energy and involvement to the audience. Memorize or learn your introduction very well to maintain eye contact. Begin saying your introduction only after standing behind lectern. A and B B and C
B and C
The statement the textbook uses to discuss the controversial nature of language is ____. (Chapters 11 & 12) He who defines the terms wins the debate. Language is not just something we use; it is part of who we are and how we think. Words change meaning over time, or more specifically, the meaning we attached to them changes. Words do not have meaning; people have meaning. There are no truly blasphemous or obscene words.
He who defines the terms wins the debate.
How is correctly citing in a speech different from in a paper? (Chapter 3) In a paper, the reader can look at the references page for full information on a source, but listeners can't. In a paper, the reader is not concerned with the credibility of the source. In a paper, the reader only needs to know the name of the source. In a speech, the listener does not have to know if the material is directly quoted verbatim or just paraphrased.
In a paper, the reader can look at the references page for full information on a source, but listeners can't.
Which is a good central idea statement? (Chapters 4 & 5) To persuade my audience about the three types of life insurance they can buy. In today's market, a consumer can purchase three types of life insurance: level term, decreasing term, and whole life. I want to talk to you today about the kinds of life insurance you can buy. Life Insurance: Three types, three approaches To inform my audience about the three types of life insurance available on the market today.
In today's market, a consumer can purchase three types of life insurance: level term, decreasing term, and whole life.
Toni knows that over half of the students in her class are nursing or allied health majors. She is a biology major, so she decides to give her informative speech on the history of the discovery of DNA. Has she made a good decision? (Chapters 11 & 12) No, she has stereotyped them as all being heavily interested in science. Yes, she has picked a very applicable topic for the audience. Maybe, but she should think about other characteristics of the audience, too.
Maybe, but she should think about other characteristics of the audience, too.
Anything that disrupts, interrupts, or interferes with the communication process is (Chapter 1 & 2)
Noise
Of the three words And, Or, and Not, using which one will probably result in the most websites or articles brought up? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) And Or Not This question is irrelevant because the words do not affect how many sites are brought up in the search engine
Or
Which is true about a fact? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) it is published in a book. Someone can cite who discovered the fact and how other authorities have supported it Most people base their opinions on facts they know. Facts can easily be discarded or disproven.
Someone can cite who discovered the fact and how other authorities have supported it
"Decode" is the process of the listener or receiver understanding the words and symbols of a message and making meaning of them. (Chapter 1 & 2)
True
Which of the following is not a type of or aspect of plagiarism, according to the book? (Chapter 3) Putting your name on a paper that your friend wrote for another professor. Using some of the sources in a speech that you used in a paper for another class. Submitting a paper you used in Psychology class in Criminal Justice class, but with a few changes to correct the grammar, etc. Failing to put quotations in quotation marks (and indicating it is a direct quote in the speech.) Changing some words but copying the sentence structure of a source.
Using some of the sources in a speech that you used in a paper for another class.
What is missing from this definition of public speaking, according to the textbook? "A face-to-face attempt to inform, persuade, or entertain a group of people through words, physical delivery, and visual or audio aids." (Chapter 1 & 2) the concept of organization the concept of intentionality or purposefulness the concept of nonverbal communication a and b above b and c above
a and b above
The difference between a simile and metaphor is that _____. (Chapters 11 & 12) a simile uses "like" or "as" and metaphors do not metaphors are more direct comparisons and therefore generally more powerful similes are considered figurative and metaphors are not a-c are all correct b a and b are correct
a and b are correct
Based on the textbook's definition of persuasion (from Perloff), which of these is not persuasion? (Chapters 13 & 14) being held-up at gunpoint a presentation by an insurance agent in your home a police officer speaking to a high school group about drugs a jury listening to a defense attorney
being held-up at gunpoint
This is a portion from Dr. King's I Have A Dream Speech. "One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land Which rhetorical devices does he use? (Chapters 11 & 12) Figurative language and metaphors alliteration anaphora hyperbole both a and c
both a and c
Em Griffin described the way people view communication using games. Which one provides the best comparison? (Chapter 1 & 2) bowling basketball charades ping-pong
charades
Which is a good piece of advice if your instructor assigns a symposium? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) communicate clearly with your team members to avoid overlapping topics. Split the topic into "kinds of" the object or concept Make a decision quickly on the main topic and subtopics so that you can get started immediately. Let one of the speakers answer the questions at the end..
communicate clearly with your team members to avoid overlapping topics.
The specific purpose "To persuade my audience that their Second Amendment rights do not include ownership of assault weapons" is a proposition of (Chapters 13 & 14) value fact definition policy
definition
Appeals to fear, compassion, guilt, or pride are the kinds of appeals that Aristotle referred to as (Chapters 13 & 14) ethos. kairos. pathos. demos. logos.
pathos
Works that are published on an ongoing, regular basis are called (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) monographs annual periodicals academic journals
periodicals
Which of these is a common error in speech introductions? (Chapters 9 & 10) speaking as one approaches the platform or lectern speaking clearly and emphatically at the beginning so the audience can get used to your voice. Using a personal anecdote or story Trying to tell your personal connection to the topic; it seems like bragging.
speaking as one approaches the platform or lectern
"A series of speeches by experts in front of an audience with possible question-and-answer afterward is a ____________." (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) forum panel symposium dais none of the above
symposium
The word used by the Roman scholars of rhetoric, "invention" comes from a word that means _____. (Chapters 4 & 5) to create to research to discover to persuade
to discover
A speaker's credibility is consistent throughout a speech. (Chapter 3)
False
Why might the study of language be controversial? (Chapters 11 & 12) Many ethnicities do not have written languages. Some languages have male and female gender for their nouns. People generally do not like to learn a foreign language. Language can be used by the powerful in ways that extends their power.
Language can be used by the powerful in ways that extends their power.
The reason to use graphs in your speech is that: (Chapters 15 & 16) they can avoid showing statistical information in a biased or unethical way. Like other presentation aids, they help retention and clarity They are easy to find and transport into slides. They can simplify information and arguments for the audience.
Like other presentation aids, they help retention and clarity
Pick the expression that is a metaphor. (Chapters 11 & 12) She sings like a rock star. She is a Janis Joplin when she gets on a stage. She sings energetically and in a raspy voice. She sings, she dances, she acts—she has all the talents.
She is a Janis Joplin when she gets on a stage.
A _____ is something that represents something else with which it has no inherent or direct relationship. (Chapter 1 & 2)
Symbol
A directional microphone is one that only picks up a speaker's voice when coming from a specific direction. (Chapters 9 & 10)
True
An example of the denotative meaning of "park" is "a piece of land reserved for recreation and natural conservation." (Chapter 1 & 2)
True
Why should a speaker use clipart on the slides? (Chapters 15 & 16) to break up sameness of text to catch attention for humor and put the audience at ease This question is wrong; speakers should not use clipart When it is appropriate for the tone and purpose of the speech
When it is appropriate for the tone and purpose of the speech
The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? "If we encourage elementary-school teachers to use hand-held devices in the classroom, the students will spend less time reading books. As a result, they will fall way behind in developing reading, writing, and thinking skills. Pretty soon we will have a generation of illiterates on our hands." (Chapters 13 & 14) invalid analogy bandwagon or appeal to popularity slippery slope red herring false dilemma
slippery slope
Which is not good advice for using statistics in a speech? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) Give the original source of the information. Put the statistics in context or give the background, especially is you did the original research. Choose to use one of the main sections of your speech devoted to statistical material. Round the statistics in a reasonable way to avoid overload on your audience. All of these are bad advice.
Choose to use one of the main sections of your speech devoted to statistical material.
A connective is a good place to insert a strong statistic for support. (Chapters 4 & 5)
False
Which of these statements is not true? (Chapter 1 & 2) Comprehensive listening is focused on understanding and remembering important information from an oral message. Empathetic listening takes place when listening to music, poetry, or literature. Research supports the idea that our level of memory from oral communication is not very high. Hearing is a physical process involving sound waves and brain activity.
Empathetic listening takes place when listening to music, poetry, or literature.
Which of the following is suggested for addressing anxiety about public speaking? (Chapter 1 & 2) Examine your own thoughts about why you are anxious. Ignore the unknowns as you prepare since you cannot control them. Think of your audience in embarrassing or humiliating situations. Practice outside of the room several times and enter exactly at the moment you are scheduled to speak.
Examine your own thoughts about why you are anxious.
A literal analogy compares two things that are essentially different but have one or two superficial similarities, while a figurative analogy compares two essentially alike things. (Chapters 13 & 14)
False
Because religion is private and personal for most people, the speaker does not need to consider the religion of his audience in preparing a speech. (Chapters 11 & 12)
False
"We will fight them on the beaches; we will fight them on the seas" is an example of (Chapters 11 & 12) euphemism hyperbole anaphora alliteration
anaphora
The meaning of channel is ___. (Chapter 1 & 2) a stable, positive or negative response to a person, idea, object, or policy the process of the sender putting his/her thought and feelings into words or other symbols the process of the listener understanding the words and symbols of a message and making meaning of them the means through which a message gets from sender to receiver a summary that accompanies articles in databases
the means through which a message gets from sender to receiver
When the textbook discusses the concept of "reservations," it means ____. (Chapters 13 & 14) refutation two-tailed arguments the rebuttals the audience is thinking about during the speech the audience sensing discomfort from the topic
the rebuttals the audience is thinking about during the speech
The meaning of connotative is ___. (Chapter 1 & 2)
the subjective or personal meaning a word or symbol evokes in people together or individual
The term "planned redundancy" refers to _____. (Chapters 11 & 12) repeating every key idea twice using an introduction that is very similar to the conclusion in content using the same type of transition between each main point using preview and summary statements and internal previews having a carefully planned outline and a simple one that you give to the audience
using preview and summary statements and internal previews
Which is acceptable? (Chapters 11 & 12) The physicians will be attending with their wives. Jennifer is an employee who is handicapped. An Asian male and four women were interviewed for the position. The police officer finished the report for the sales associate. all of a-d are correct.
The police officer finished the report for the sales associate.
In decades past, economists used to joke that the stock market went up and down with the length that the fashion world prescribed for women's skirts; if the stock market went down, skirts were worn longer. What kind of reasoning were they using? (Chapters 13 & 14) this is generalization reasoning because they looked at a lot of skirts over time this is causal reasoning, because one followed the other this is no kind of reasoning; it's just a joke and a sexist one, too this is sign reasoning, but a fallacious example, because the two are not really connected
this is sign reasoning, but a fallacious example, because the two are not really connected
Which of the following is not one of the canons of rhetoric? (Chapter 1 & 2) Invention Disposition Memory Appearance Delivery
Appearance
Which is a lesson we can learn from the quotation about communication from Johann Goethe, the German philosopher? (Chapter 1 & 2) One reason for studying public speaking is to become aware of the potential for public speaking's limitations or "noise" factors. Public speaking is not really an efficient method of communication. Fear about public speaking can be overcome by changing one's mindset about past failures. The face-to-face channel adds to the immediacy and urgency of public speaking.
One reason for studying public speaking is to become aware of the potential for public speaking's limitations or "noise" factors.
Bonnie is 35 years old, taking her speech class in order to finish her degree after raising her family. Should she be overly concerned about her age difference in relation to her classmates? (Chapters 11 & 12) No, they have other things in common. No, they are all students in the same college and that is the only characteristic that counts. No, only if the topic is relevant to the age of the audience's understanding and needs Yes; it is the main thing that sets her apart and her classmates will be aware of it and judge her credibility to be less.
No, only if the topic is relevant to the age of the audience's understanding and needs
Picture Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Pick the correct sequence, going from lowest to highest. (Chapters 11 & 12) Physiological, love/belongingness, self-esteem, safety/security, self-actualization. Love/belongingness, self-esteem, physiological, safety/security, self-actualization. Physiological, safety/security, love/belongingness, self-esteem, self-actualization. Physiological, self-esteem, self-actualization, love/belongingness, safety/security.
Physiological, safety/security, love/belongingness, self-esteem, self-actualization
One rhetorical device used by speakers is euphemism. Which one is an example of euphemism? (Chapters 11 & 12) That happened out of the blue. The combatants were victims of friendly fire. The puppy was cute as a button. The patient is NPO until Tuesday when we can do surgery.
The combatants were victims of friendly fire.
Demographic refers (Chapters 11 & 12) Analyzing the audience The outward traits or characteristics of the audience To the traditional Greek word for the process of public speaking Internal psychological characteristics of the audience members
To the traditional Greek word for the process of public speaking
Language use is mostly oral or spoken. (Chapters 11 & 12)
True
The more heterogeneous an audience is, the harder it is to construct a speech for them. (Chapters 11 & 12)
True
Cicero formulated the canons of rhetoric. Which is the correct order? (Chapter 1 & 2) invention, style, memory, organization, delivery invention, memory, organization, style, delivery invention, organization, memory, style, delivery invention, organization, style, memory, delivery
invention, organization, style, memory, delivery
What might be wrong with this proposition for a speech in your class? "People in their twenties should opt out of the Social Security system and re-invest those funds in the stock market to protect themselves against the breakdown of the Social Security system." (Chapters 13 & 14) it is too extreme in what it is asking it is phrased negatively rather than positively it is not a persuasive thesis or central idea all of a-c none of a-c
it is too extreme in what it is asking
Which is a researched-based observation about how men and women communicate differently? (Chapters 11 & 12) women talk more than men men are socialized to solve problems even when it's not expected Men insert "hedges" such as "I'm not sure about this" Women interrupt more
men are socialized to solve problems even when it's not expected
The textbook's preferred definition of persuasion _____. (Chapters 13 & 14) notes that persuasion is a symbolic process does not require that the persuasion be ethical recognizes that persuasion is an action done to an audience says that persuasion is about the changing of beliefs and attitudes only
notes that persuasion is a symbolic process
According to the textbook, beliefs have certain characteristics that can make them hard to change (although not impossible). Which one is not one of the characteristics? (Chapters 11 & 12) stability performance saliency strength centrality
performance
What kind of logical fallacy is this argument? "Governor Deal should not have been elected. After he was re-elected in 2014, the water bills of everyone in my neighborhood went up 20%." (Chapters 13 & 14) post hoc ergo propter hoc leading question appeal to pity ambiguity false analogy
post hoc ergo propter hoc
Contrast in color is important to slides for what reasons? (Chapters 15 & 16) Visibility of font against the background Emphasis Show hierarchy and organization of ideas All of a-c None of a-c
All of a-c
Planned redundancy is not relevant to introductions and conclusions. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
Secondary sources are not reliable and you should stay away from them for college research. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
False
Similarities between the audience and the speaker have no effect on the speaker's credibility with the audience. (Chapter 3)
False
When we say something is inspirational or inspiring, it means it challenges us to follow specific rules, standards, or advice. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
The content of the eulogy is for the audience, not the deceased. (Chapters 15 & 16)
True
Tomas ends his speech with this example. "We have an opportunity today to affect our society in the same way that our grandparents and great-grandparents did, not by going to war against a foreign enemy attacking our shores, but by attacking the internal enemy of hunger and poverty that threatens us on the same way." He is trying to inspire his audience with this statement. (Chapters 9 & 10)
True
Jargon is ____. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) telling the audience how they should think about a certain word. An overused expression like "cute as a button" Language used in a specialized field like medicine or the military Using words that no one in the audience would understand
Language used in a specialized field like medicine or the military
What does the "fair use" standard mean? (Chapter 3) Students can use up to 50% of a source, as long as it's quoted, without paying money to the original writer. Since students aren't making money from a source that they use in a speech or paper, it is all right to use the material appropriately and with proper citation. If you are using material from Creative Commons, you have to pay the original source a fair price. If you are using material from Creative Commons, you do not have to pay or credit anything.
Since students aren't making money from a source that they use in a speech or paper, it is all right to use the material appropriately and with proper citation.
Which is good advice for constructing a survey for researching your speech? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) use open-ended questions use fifteen or more questions Try to include all the options that would be relevant for multiple-choice questions Ask direct questions such as "Do you oppose our government wasting money on space exploration?"
Try to include all the options that would be relevant for multiple-choice questions
What is a problem with using a cause-effect organizational pattern? (Chapters 4 & 5) An effect-cause organization pattern is better. It is only good for persuasive speeches. The time involved to develop causes and effects is probably longer than most speech assignments. Audiences do not respond well to that pattern, even though it's logical None of a-d
The time involved to develop causes and effects is probably longer than most speech assignments.
Why is the following specific purpose statement not viable? "To inform my class about the events preceding the second world war." (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) This topic is probably inherently uninteresting to most audiences. This specific purpose is too broad. This specific purpose is too specific. This specific purpose does not take audience diversity into account.
This specific purpose is too broad
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when standing to deliver a special occasion speech is to underprepare. (Chapters 15 & 16)
True
One of the important things to work on in practicing with an audience is eye contact. (Chapters 9 & 10)
True
One of the problems with smaller audience size is that audience members may feel it is all right to interrupt. (Chapters 9 & 10)
True
Which is the best pair of specific purpose/central idea statements, according to the textbook. (Chapters 4 & 5) To inform my classmates about the origin of the hospice movement./I want to talk today about how the hospice movement got started. To inform my classmates of the origin of the hospice movement./Hospice: Hope and Caring for Families and Patients. To inform my classmates about the hospice movement./Hospice is a worldwide movement with a number of facets in health care. To inform my classmates of the origin of the hospice movement./Hospice care started after WWII in England, came to the U.S. in 1968, and now is worldwide. To inform my classmates of the origin of the hospice movement./Hospice was begun in England after WWII by Dame Cicely Saunders to allow specialized care for the dying.
To inform my classmates of the origin of the hospice movement./Hospice was begun in England after WWII by Dame Cicely Saunders to allow specialized care for the dying.
Wikipedia's value to you as your research your speech is (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) to get common knowledge, basic material on a source to get other sources you can use to enhance your credibility as a researcher a-c a-b
a-b
What type of connective is this? "The second step to baking chocolate chip cookies is to combine your ingredient in a special, recommended way." (Chapters 4 & 5) internal preview signposting internal summary bridging statement
signposting
If you were giving a persuasive speech to a general audience on the issue of illegal immigration, the most important factor to consider when analyzing your audience would probably be its (Chapters 11 & 12) Size Gender Ethnic background Family and marital status Education
Ethnic background
"Taking one characteristic of a group or person and viewing that as the whole of what the person or group is" is the definition of (Chapters 11 & 12) Audience analysis Stereotyping Psychographic characteristics Totalizing
Totalizing
Why should you avoid clichés? (Chapters 11 & 12) Some of them are not understood even though people use them a lot. They are predictable and therefore stale. Some of them can be offensive to some ethnicities. all of a-c none of a-c
all of a-c
Which of these numbers is the mode for this serious of numbers? 100, 150, 200, 150, 175, 160, 150, 225, 250. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) 200 175 173.3 150 225
150
The text on slides should probably not go smaller than _____ font. (Chapters 15 & 16) 38 point 34 point 30 point 22 point
22 point
Which statement is true about speaker credibility? (Chapter 3) Citing reliable sources can add to your credibility as a speaker. Credibility does not need logical and emotional support to keep it strong A speaker will have equal credibility with all audiences. All are true A and c are true
Citing reliable sources can add to your credibility as a speaker.
Which is an example of a primary source? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) A journalist interviewing veterans back from the Middle East A communication scholar writing an article about what scholarly journal articles say about self-disclosure. A student using the digital catalog at his college's library to write a speech. A technical writer writing a report for her supervisor on the best copiers for the company to buy.
A journalist interviewing veterans back from the Middle East
Which is an example of an expert that you would want to use in a speech? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) A person who won a Pulitzer Prize. A person whose name is known to the audience. A person about whom you could give credentials and background in the field under discussion. All of a-c None of a-c
A person about whom you could give credentials and background in the field under discussion.
What is meant by "extemporaneous speech?" (Chapters 4 & 5) A speech based on a full manuscript. A speech where the time limits do not matter; the origins of the word are ex= "outside" and temp= "time." A speech based on an outline, which provides flexibility in preparation and delivery.
A speech based on an outline, which provides flexibility in preparation and delivery.
Which of these statements is true about organization of speeches? (Chapters 4 & 5) All audiences need organization and need help understanding the organization. The KISS principle means that speeches should stick to three main points. The specific purpose statement and the thesis are essentially the same thing. As you progress through the speech, the time spent on each main point should get longer.
All audiences need organization and need help understanding the organization.
Which of the following is a basic objective of a speech introduction? (Chapters 9 & 10) Gain attention of the audience Establish rapport with the audience Give a sense of finality to the speech Provide the direction of the speech with a thesis and preview All but one of a-d
All but one of a-d
The term from classical rhetoric, "invention" is essentially the process of (Chapters 4 & 5) Creativity in originating topics Brainstorming within a group Researching in books Specific purpose and thesis formulation Choosing the particular message and approach for the audience and situation.
Choosing the particular message and approach for the audience and situation.
The objective or literal meaning shared by most people using a word or symbol is the _______ meaning. (Chapter 1 & 2)
Denotative
It is best to remind the audience that you are at the conclusion of your speech two or three times. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
The philosophy of existentialism emphasizes that we are trapped by systems of other people and have limited control over our choices. (Chapter 3)
False
The textbook for your class is an example of a primary source because it was written by college professors. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8)
False
To approximate eye contact, it is a good idea to think of three spaces on the back wall and focus on that. (Chapters 9 & 10)
False
To create interesting language in a special occasion speech, use a thesaurus for synonyms. (Chapters 15 & 16)
False
Many people may say negative things about President Trump on Twitter. Why is this not defamation? (Chapter 3) He is a public person. It is expected to say untrue things about others on Twitter. All the statements fall under the realm of opinion. All of a-c None of a-c
He is a public person.
Which statement is true about the place of the central idea in actually giving the speech? (Chapters 4 & 5) It is not said to the audience; it is only a guide for the speaker. It comes at the very beginning It comes after the attention-getting material. It is up to the speaker and the situation where it is put or said.
It comes after the attention-getting material.
What is the idea behind the canons of rhetoric? (Chapter 1 & 2) It is a traditional way of explaining the process of public speaking. It is a set of laws for organizing a speech. It is a way to write a speech textbook. It is a way orators in early America learned how to dramatically deliver their speeches.
It is a traditional way of explaining the process of public speaking.
Which of these statements is true about listening? (Chapter 1 & 2) Listening is a passive process. Listening involves making an effort to process and retain information. Listening and hearing are essentially the same process. A person either learns through listening, seeing, or physical activity.
Listening involves making an effort to process and retain information.
"To explain to my classmates the role of the Southern Christian Leadership Committee in the Civil Rights movement" is a good central idea statement. (Chapters 4 & 5) No, it is too broad. Yes, it is relevant to the audience. No, it is not in the form of a central idea statement. Yes, it is specific enough for a 7-minute speech.
No, it is not in the form of a central idea statement.
Which of the following statements is true about supporting materials? (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) They should be placed in the introduction, conclusion, and transitions. They only need citations in persuasion speeches. The speaker needs to start thinking about them after organizing the speech. All of a-c are correct. None of a-c are correct
None of a-c are correct
Which statement is true about listening, according to textbook? (Chapter 1 & 2) Your use of laptop in class helps you learn and retain lecture information. We can listen and process oral messages at about 300 words per minute. Our preparation beforehand influences our listening ability. People in the 21st century are generally stronger listeners than people 100 years ago.
Our preparation beforehand influences our listening ability.
The 7X7 rule means (Chapters 15 & 16) Speeches should be around 7 minutes long and no more than 7 in a row in speech class. PowerPoint slides should keep to 49 words on a slide. PowerPoint slides should limit the number of rows of text and length of words to 7x7. PowerPoints should keep to about seven slides with no more than 7 images on a slide.
PowerPoint slides should limit the number of rows of text and length of words to 7x7.
Which of these is a good central idea statement? (Chapters 4 & 5) Thailand: A beautiful, varied country. I would like to tell you about the geography, culture, and religions of Thailand. To explain to my classmates the geographical regions of Thailand. Thailand has three distinct regions, and each has its own distinctive culture due to the ethnic and religious practices of the region. What are the primary regional and cultural differences in Thailand?
Thailand has three distinct regions, and each has its own distinctive culture due to the ethnic and religious practices of the region.
The idea that "any behavior we engage in should be what we think everyone else on the planet should do ethically" is a paraphrase of (Chapter 3) the Golden Rule The Categorical Imperative The Utilitarian Ideal The Rhetorical Maxim The thesis of the Aereopagitica
The Categorical Imperative
You should try to achieve eye contact during ___ % of your speech. (Chapters 9 & 10) 50% 60% 25% 80% There is no set amount, but the instructor will probably have a standard.
There is no set amount, but the instructor will probably have a standard.
A speaker's credibility is improved by use of clear and respectful language. (Chapters 11 & 12)
True
Monroe's Motivated Sequence takes the basic problem-solution format and expands it. (Chapters 13 & 14)
True
Not all capabilities of PowerPoint software are helpful to the audiences of public speakers who use them. (Chapters 15 & 16)
True
Using the term "professional golfer" instead of "athlete" is an example of concrete language instead of abstract? (Chapters 11 & 12)
True
The factor of attention "proximity" relates to which of the following: (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) Your audience sits close together and is not far from you as the speaker. Your topic is a current event. Your topic is something they know a great deal about and are interested in. Your purpose is to get them more interested in their region.
Your audience sits close together and is not far from you as the speaker.
"Revenue enhancement" is an example of _____. (Chapters 11 & 12) powerful persons or entities using language euphemism irony all of a-c a and b
a and b
Speeches are classified by purposes of to inform, to persuade, and a third category. Which type of speech fits into the third category? (Chapters 4 & 5) a sales pitch, like they do on Shark Tank a training session on the job. a eulogy at a funeral a politician's town hall meeting
a eulogy at a funeral
In terms of voice production, volume is dependent on the step of _________. (Chapters 9 & 10) breathing phonation resonation articulation
breathing
"They found themselves in hot water when they got cold feet about the revenue -enhancing project" is an example of (Chapters 11 & 12) clichés euphemisms mixed metaphors figurative language all of the above
all of the above
"Someone with recognized credentials, knowledge, education, and/or experience in a subject" is _________. (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) a peer an expert a primary source. a secondary source a researcher
an expert
"The attitude of audience toward the speaker based on both reality and perception" is a definition of (Chapter 3) plagiarism ethics ethos credibility defamation
credibility
"The system of learned and shared symbols, language, values, and norms that distinguish one group from another" is (Chapter 1 & 2) communication feedback culture channel
culture
The branch of philosophy that involves determinations of right and wrong is a definition for (Chapter 3) freedom ontology ethics defamation aesthetics
ethics
In a speech of introduction you should be sure to _______. (Chapters 15 & 16) explain why the speaker is famous, why he/she was chosen to speak here, and the topic of the speech. explain why the speaker is qualified, why the audience should listen, or care about topic, and the topic/title of the speech. explain how you first met the speaker, how he/she is connected to the organization, and the topic of the speech. explain how much you admire the speaker's work, why she/he is qualified, and a personal story about the speaker.
explain why the speaker is qualified, why the audience should listen, or care about topic, and the topic/title of the speech
Which statement is not necessarily true about a central idea statement? (Chapters 4 & 5) it is identical to a thesis statement as you would do for English Composition class. it can use personal pronouns. it must be a full grammatical statement it should have the same content/focus as the specific purpose statement
it is identical to a thesis statement as you would do for English Composition class.
Your instructor will probably want you to present your speech extemporaneously because _______. (Chapters 9 & 10) it takes less time to prepare that method. it is the most common and practical method of delivering a speech it does not require a detailed outline it is the best method for students who experience anxiety about public speaking.
it is the most common and practical method of delivering a speech
The time that you probably will not spend on research for a special occasion speech should be spent on _____. (Chapters 15 & 16) structure language delivery presentation style
language
This definition "Quid pro quo sexual harassment can be seen when a supervisor asks a subordinate for a date, is refused, and then put the employee on second shift instead of first." (Chapter 6, 7, & 8) operational definition definition by contrast definition by comparison classification and differentiation
operational definition