SPC exam 2

The conclusion should be about _______ of the length of the entire speech.

10 %

Generally, the introduction should be brief and no more than _______ percent of the speech body.

10 to 15

_________ points in an outline are of roughly equal importance and weight in the speech.

Coordinate

When rehearsing a speech, it is not important for the speaker to time the speech.

False

Listeners may perceive a speaker who slouches as

Sloppy, weak and unfocused

Speech conclusions fulfill which of the following functions?

alert the audience that the speech is coming to an end

"A theory is like a set of glasses we put on to look through" is an example of

an analogy.

"A theory is like a set of glasses we put on to look through" is an example of

analogy

Repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, or sentences is called

anaphora.

The purpose of a speech introduction is to

arouse the audience's attention and motivate the audience to accept the speaker's goals.

The speaking outline should

be written in small print so you can get as much as possible on a page.

An effectively prepared working outline will

begin with a speaking outline.

with a speaking outline,

condense full sentences into key words or phrases.

The literal, dictionary definition of a word is its

connotative meaning.

To help your audience follow your speech do all of the following except

employ rhetorical devices such as repetition and parallelism.

One key to achieving effective vocal variety is

enthusiasm.

Which type of delivery falls somewhere between impromptu and memorized?

extemporaneous

The method of speech delivery that offers the most flexibility for the speaker is

extemporaneous speaking.

A metaphor compares one thing to another, using like or as to do so.

false

A speaker should always stand rigid and straight.

false

A speech describing a series of events in the development of a new idea calls for a spatial pattern of arrangement.

false

A speech organized in a narrative pattern rarely incorporates elements of other patterns.

false

Abstract language is specific, tangible, and definite.

false

An analogy is an extended metaphor that compares an unfamiliar concept to a more familiar one in order to emphasize or explain key ideas.

false

For a successful delivery, practicing a speech is not necessary.

false

Informative speeches can be organized using only the cause-effect pattern.

false

Pauses make a speech less effective.

false

The full-sentence speaking outline allows for greater eye contact with the audience.

false

When there is great variety in pitch, speaking becomes monotonous.

false

Working outlines contain your ideas in condensed form and are much briefer than speaking outlines.

false

Forms of expression that make striking comparisons between the unfamiliar and the known, allowing listeners to more quickly grasp meaning, are called

figures of speech.

Audiences find it easiest to remember the

first and last points made

To be effective, a speaker should practice a speech at least _______ times in its final form.

five

To establish nonverbal immediacy, a speaker should

have an enthusiastic vocal delivery.

Impromptu means

improvised and unpracticed.

In which type of speech does the speaker challenge audience members to use what they have learned in a way that benefits them?

informative

The rising and falling of vocal pitch across phrases and sentences is termed

inonation

When making an informative speech about ______, speakers should focus on raising awareness and deepening understanding rather than advocating one position over another.

issues

The body of a speech consists of

main points, supporting points, and transitions.

To convey ideas through a story, using character, plot, settings, and imagery, use a _______ pattern of arrangement.

narrative

Speech humor should always match the audience, topic, purpose, and

occasion.

Speeches about ______ address the impact of individuals and groups on society.

people

Using a story as a speech introduction

personalizes issues

To demonstrate the nature and significance of a problem and provide justification for a proposed solution, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

problem-solution

A speaker who successfully uses eye contact to connect with the audience

rapidly scans the audience without making eye contact with individual members.

Facts, statistics, testimonies, and narratives are all examples of

supporting material.

A person delivering a speech who remains steadily positioned in one place behind a podium is known as a(n)

talking head.

Previewing the speech in the introduction

tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed.

A speaker can feel confident that his or her delivery has a relaxed, natural quality if

the speaker's behavior is not overly theatrical in nature.

The conclusion should not include

the speakers credentials **

All of the following are examples of transition techniques except

thesis statements.

The goal of informative speaking is

to increase audience understanding and awareness.

An informative speech arranged by category is arranged

topically

A chronological pattern of arrangement follows the natural sequential order of the main points.

true

A transition word or phrase is one way to alert the audience that a speech is coming to an end.

true

An effective way of gaining audience attention is to pose a question.

true

Analogies link the unfamiliar with the familiar.

true

Beginning a speech by telling a story can personalize issues and make your topic relevant.

true

Enthusiasm is key to achieving vocal variety in a speech.

true

Figures of speech include similes, metaphors, and analogies.

true

In an outline, indentation indicates different levels of points.

true

In the working outline, each section of the speech (introduction, body, and conclusion) should be labeled.

true

Most public speeches are delivered extemporaneously.

true

The audience must be able to understand and relate to the speaker's language.

true

The speech body should follow logically from the introduction, and the conclusion should follow logically from the body.

true

Topics that involve time lines or a series of sequential steps lend themselves to the chronological arrangement pattern.

true

Using a narrative pattern of arrangement involves conveying ideas through a story using character, plot, and settings.

true

Words, phrases, or sentences that tie the speech ideas together and enable the speaker to move smoothly from one point to the next are called transitions.

true

Before creating the working outline, organize the main points and subpoints of the speech in a delivery outline.

true**

Research indicates that audiences prefer speeches that contain _______ main points.

two to seven

A well-organized speech is characterized by

unity, coherence, and balance.

You can prepare your speech for the ear (for hearing and understanding) by

using familiar words