SEC - Public Speaking Quiz 3 & 4

If you haven't put your persuasive speech into context, then the audience will wonder:

how you reached your conclusion

One way to offset implicit bias is by using ____________ language.

inclusive

If you are citing references orally in your speech, you might say:

"According to Dr. John..."

Why should you limit the text on your PowerPoint slides?

The audience may read from the slides and temptation is too great for a speaker to read from the slides (B&C only)

Information that can be verified is known as __________.

facts

The art of effective or persuasive speaking is known as:

rhetoric

Mirales gave a speech on how to make perfect meringue. She introduced the speech and then proceeded to use a five-minute video that she found on Food Network. What was the problem with Mirales' approach?

she allowed the visual aid to overtake the presentation

"Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get" is an example of

simile

"Memories are like fingerprints—no two sets are ever the same" is an example of

simile

Many persuasive speakers start with the ______________ rather than ensuring that they share the problem they propose to solve.

solution

In a persuasive speech, what will make a story the most successful with the audience?

speakers own experience that relates to the topic

What is a key risk of passing out a handout in advance?

the audience will read it as you speak

Terrence gave a speech about the importance of supporting neighborhood businesses. In addition to descriptive examples, Terrence also used a PowerPoint slideshow with images of local restaurants, retail stores, and other establishments. His header for each image said, "Right by our home." Why did Terrence add PowerPoint to his speech?

to quickly evoke emotions

A method of speech organization that divides the topic into logical and consistent subtopics is known as a ____________ format.

topical

The section of Monroe's Motivated Sequence that asks the audience to imagine or envision themselves accepting your solution is known as the ___________________.

visualization step - WRONG - action step - WRONG - attention step - WRONG - planning step - WRONG

What is the difference between manipulation and persuasion?

persuasion shares power and empowers others

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language because such language

Both demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked and undermines the right of all groups in the U.S. to express their ideas.

Someone who is trying to persuade based on good intentions rather than a hidden agenda displays:

Genuineness and transparency (B&D only)

Putting what you are about to say into context for your listeners is also known as:

Setting the stage

If you overwhelm your audience with too many points and too many solutions, they will wonder why you failed to:

Simplify your idea

Which example below is using inclusive language?

The Paralympics show what people with disabilities can accomplish in the athletic area

Winning listeners' minds is generally a good idea if your goals include:

Trying to change people's mind

The Semantic Triangle represents the following relationship between:

a term, word, and symbol - WRONG - a concept, item, and object - WRONG - intro, body, conclusion - WRONG - three types of speeches - WRONG

During an employment interview, an applicant should avoid:

ask about salary and benefits

What type of chart is good for showing comparisons between groups because it's easy to get to the point of the graphic quickly?

bar chart

According to your textbook, people with inefficient note-taking skills usually suffer from which problem(s)?

both - they don't know what to listen for and they don't know how to record what they listen for

Overarching language principles that will contribute to the success of your speech include:

clarity

Phrases such as "dry as a bone," "clear as a bell," "dark as night," and "smart as a whip" should be avoided in speeches because they are

cliches

Julia is listening to her meteorology professor explain how to interpret images from Doppler radar. Because Julia's goal is to understand the information being presented, she is engaged in __________ listening.

comprehensive

An idea or feeling associated with a word, in addition to its actual meaning, is known as:

connotation

Your textbook recommends __________ as the most effective method of note taking for listening to a speech.

creating a keyword outline

Bryant is delivering a speech about air fryers. He uses a series of facts about how the air fryer works, and he gives testimonials from users who love it. He shows a video of the air fryer in action. You have never used this type of appliance at home, and you are considering whether it is right for your household. Your process is known as:

critical thinking

The person who assumes the leadership role in a small group because of his or her ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed a(an):

emergent leader

Nuzhat is listening to provide emotional support to her friend Sousan, who is talking about the health of her aging parents. According to your textbook, Nuzhat is engaged in __________ listening.

empathic

Sarah is listening to her roommate to provide emotional support in a time of distress. According to your textbook, Sarah is engaged in __________ listening.

empathic

Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

ethical

Because speechmaking is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak

ethically

If a speaker wants to engender trust in the audience, which Aristotelian principle would they draw upon?

ethos

Information that indicates whether a statement or idea is valid and true is known as:

evidence

When you use specific situations, problems, or stories that help communicate your ideas to the audience, you are using ______________ in your speech.

examples

A representative from the FBI visited Marshall's criminology class to talk about new communications technology. When Marshall saw that the speaker was a middle-aged woman, he couldn't concentrate on anything she said. He had been expecting the speaker to be young, and he kept thinking to himself, "What could someone her age know about the latest technology?" According to your textbook, what aspect of poor listening was Marshall exhibiting?

focusing on personal appearance

In Elizabeth I's speech to the troops in 1588, she said, "I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king." What descriptive language strategy with Elizabeth I use?

give the audience something to remember

The three kinds of plagiarism discussed in your textbook are

global, patchwork, incremental

The communication process aimed at changing others' attitudes or behaviors toward an idea, object, event, or other person through the use of information, emotions, reasoning, or a combination of these elements is known as:

persuasion

If a speaker uses quite a lot of data in their speech, which Aristotelian principle are they drawing upon?

logos

Which is not an effective principle for preparing main points?

make sure each main point is brief

A speaker using pathos needs to ride a fine line between how they use pity or sadness because this can also be seen as:

manipulation

"My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds of knowledge" is an example of

metaphor

Monique, a concerned parent, is forming a group to attempt to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies in her hometown. Her group is most likely to be effective at generating solutions if it is:

midsize and diverse

If a speaker wants to move people to their viewpoint, ethos, logos, and _____________________ must be woven together:

pathos

Hearing is a ______process, and listening is a ______process

physiological; mental

If you use too much of a laid-back verbal style in your speech, you might compromise your ____________ with the audience:

professionalism

Visual aids have advantages in public speaking, such as:

promoting faster understanding

If you are using experts as evidence, make sure they are __________.

qualified on your topic

If you miss your call to action in the Monroe's Motivated Sequence, what is the potential result for your audience?

won't be sure about your research