Public Speaking Final Exam

What is the recommended amount of time a speaker should spend preparing for his or her speech?

1-2 hours per minute of speaking time

The textbook recommends keeping the introduction of a speech relatively brief. Which of the following is the recommended length for an introduction?

10-20% of the overall speech

Which of the following is the recommended length for the conclusion of a speech?

5-10% of the overall speech

Which of the following is NOT true about communication apprehension?

75-80% of college students experience communication apprehension A speaker's body produces adrenaline in response to communication apprehension A lot of experienced speakers will experience communication apprehension prior to giving a speech Proper preparation can reduce communication apprehension by as much as 75% None of the above -- all of the above options are true

Public speakers should look at their audience:

Around 80-90% of the speaking time

Gestures in a speech should:

Avoid distracting the audience from the message Appear natural and spontaneous -- not forced or awkward Be suited for the audience/occasion

Which of the following is NOT recommended for informative speakers?

Avoid overestimating how much the audience knows about the topic Relate the topic directly to the audience Avoid being overly technical Be creative --->None of the above -- all of the above tips are recommended for informative speakers

Which of the following is a recommended tip for preparing the introduction of a speech?

Be creative Be on the lookout for material that could be used in the introduction as you are researching your topic Practice the introduction over and over until it can be delivered smoothly --->All of the above

When giving an online speech, the recommended framing for the speaker is:

Be sure the audience can see you from the chest up

The process of one person stimulating meaning in the mind of another by means of an intentionally sent message is:

Communication

The fear or anxiety someone experiences when giving a speech is known as:

Communication apprehension

The quickest way to establish a communicative bond with an audience is:

Establish strong eye contact

This style of delivery involves the speaker giving a carefully prepared and practiced speech that is presented from a brief set of notes:

Extemporaneous speech

The message of a speech is comprised only of the words the speaker says:

False

Public speakers giving an online speech do not need to worry about eye contact since the audience is not right in front of them.

False -- it is recommended that the speaker should look directly at the webcam to connect with the audience

This term describes what occurs when listeners respond to a speaker's message with messages of their own:

Feedback

Which characteristic of informative speeches deals with trying to get the audience interested in the material being presented in the speech?

Information hunger

Anything that impedes the communication of a message is known as:

Interference

A recent survey of college graduates indicated learning how to give an informative speech might be the most important part of a public speaking course.

Internal interference

Which characteristic of informative speeches deals with avoiding complexity in the speech:

KISS principle

Which of the following is a recommended practice for speaking outlines?

Make sure the outline is legible Write or type on only one side of the paper or index card Keep the outline as brief as possible Include delivery cues (directions for delivering the speech, such as "slow down" or "pause")

Which method of delivery is best suited for situations where demand for absolute accuracy exists?

Manuscript

Which characteristic of informative speeches deals with avoiding being biased in the presentation? Information hunger

Objectivity

Which of the following is NOT true about giving a speech in the online environment?

Online speeches should be informal -- much like a conversation on FaceTime

The public speaker should:

Practice his/her speech several times Practice his/her speech over a course of several days Practice to see if his/her speech is too short or too long

Which of the following represent the 3 steps to prepare a speech according to Professor Redding?

Select a topic, develop the content for the speech, practice

The time and place in which communication occurs is known as:

Situation

Which of the following could be an effective way to get an audience's attention and generate interest in the topic for the speech?

State the importance of the topic Begin with a quotation Arouse the curiosity of the audience Tell a story --->All of the above

Which part of the speech should a public speaker develop first when preparing the speech?

The body of the speech

The purpose of informative speaking is:

To share information to enhance the knowledge and/or understanding of the audience

According to the article, The Secret of Choosing Successful Speech Topics (which was linked in the submodule on selecting a topic), the best speech topics are:

Topics the speaker knows a lot about Topics the audience will care about Topics the speaker enjoys and is passionate about --->All of the above

Words or phrases that signal a speaker has finished one point or thought and is moving on to the next one are called:

Transitions

A speech can have too many main points.

True

An overly detailed speaking outline will most likely cause the public speaker to look at his/her notes while speaking too often.

True

Informative speakers should be careful to avoid jargon and acronyms the audience may not be familiar with.

True

Research reveals the impact of a speaker's words is powerfully influenced by his or her nonverbal communication while presenting the speech.

True

Since research shows that a speaker's level of communication apprehension tends to drop significantly after the first 30 to 60 seconds of a speech, it is recommended that public speakers should work really hard on the introduction to their speech in order to get them past the worst of their anxiety.

True

The public speaker should cite the sources of any material used in his/her speech.

True

The public speaker should strive to achieve vocal variety by changing his/her rate, pitch, and volume in order to make their voice more expressive.

True