Public Speaking Final
Why should we consult topical authorities even if we know a lot about our speech topic?
Because we need to speak beyond our personal opinion and experience
We gain integrity as speakers by unifying our
Inner and outer selves
What is secondary research?
Searching for what other people already know
Which of the following speech topics might best be organized chronologically?
The steps required for writing a solid resume
What is true of popular quotations?
They are notoriously suspect/questionable
A common problem with the use of acronyms for speech organization and transitions is
They can seem trite They can seem forced
What is misinformation?
Unintentionally erroneous information
Monroe's 5-Step Motivated Sequence begins with audience attention and ends with
a call to audience action
What is apologetics
a defense of faith
What is a "myth" (mythos) in the deepest, classical sense?
a religion-like narrative
For Christians, what is a group presentation?
a shared calling to use the gift of communication cooperatively to serve an audience
What kind of a story is a metanarrative?
a story that makes sense of others
A descriptive form of informative speech on the general topic of phone apps would not
advocate for one app over a different one
The problem-solution approach to logical persuasion often works well when the audience
already feels the burden of the problem
What is a cue?
an unintentional nonverbal signal
Audience attitudes are essentially
biases
An ad hominin argument is an attack on someone's
character
intrapersonal communication
communication with oneself
"This is how you are to build it: The ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide and thirty cubits high" (Gen. 6:15). What is this verse is an example of?
concreteness
With what type of communication was the ancient art of public speaking associated?
conducting theatrical performances
Engaging informative speeches are like a
drama
What is the Main Idea for a speech similar to?
elevator pitch
What should we normally include in a speaker introduction?
event sponsors the purpose/value of the speech for the audience speaker credentials
What is autobiographical research?
examining one's own experiences
At or near the beginning of an informative speech we need to
explain or illustrate how the info will meet audience needs
Which of the following is not a traditional public speaking purpose
expressing
What describes a virtuous speaker?
good character
What free, online search engine provides one of the easiest ways of accessing citations for scholarly articles on various topics and by various scholars?
google scholar
What is identification in public speaking?
helping the audience identify with us and others
When might we poke fun at a person being honored
if we can sensitively address endearing quirks or foibles, not failings
Which type of question might work best in a speech introduction?
inclusive
"Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS" (John 19:19). What kind of trope (figure of speech) was the sign an example of?
irony
What is a neologism?
made up word
Biblically speaking, how might we think about each other as members of a group?
mutual neighbors called to serve one another
What word do the author and his wife use to prevent escalating arguments?
ouch
What part of group work is usually best done by one person?
overseeing media/technology
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be open to you" (Matt. 7:7). What are Jesus' words an example of?
parallelism
Which type of public speaking probably requires the most patience
persuading
According to Aristotle, what is rhetoric?
persuasive speech
Extemporaneous speaking usually requires
rehearsing without extensive notes memorizing transition statements memorizing stories
A speech outline includes
short list of points ideas that support the Main Idea complete sentences
In ancient Greece and Rome, what was epideictic oratory?
speaking designed for public ceremonies speaking in a way that would show off one's speaking abilities speaking designed to criticize opponents or praise friends
What is extemporaneous speaking?
speaking from an outline
What is usually the most inclusive way to both begin and end meetings?
taking turns speaking around a circle
What is techno-magic?
the belief that there are technological solutions to just about every human problem
What does the Greek concept of kairos (time) mean?
the right and fitting moment—such as when to say something
How should the speaker move when doing a stage video?
the speaker should stay in a designated spot on the stage unless the director suggests otherwise
What does Frederick Buechner say about some speaking occasions
they can give us a glimpse of what life is all about
What's wrong with the following Main Idea for a speech: "This speech is about TV, parents, and children."
too general
Deductive reasoning (or argument) involves
using a general statement or principle to make specific conclusions
Inductive reasoning (or argument) involves
using specific information to make a general conclusion
What is a malapropism?
using the wrong word for a similar one
We should mark up our extemporaneous speech outline because
we remember visually it makes it easier to keep track of where we are in the speech
What is a good practice for attire/clothing on video?
wear solid colors avoid clothing with company logos wear non-seasonal clothing
Addressing an audience at a celebratory occasion borrows meaning from ancient forms of
worship
It is usually a bad idea to begin a speech with
A joke An off-topic tale A rhetorical question
An effective way to begin a speech is often with
A relevant story A significant fact A relevant quotation
What is a lie
A statement intended to deceive
What is the difference between a summary and preview transition statement?
A summary statement looks back, whereas a preview looks forward in the speech
As a general rule, how much of the presentation time should be reserved for Q&A?"
10%
According to the author, how many times should we usually rehearse extemporaneous speech?
3-5
As a result of confirmation bias, we tend to seek information that
Confirms our existing biases
What is primary research?
Discovering for ourselves what others do not yet know
