SPC2608 Final Exam

Identify the five guidelines given in your textbook for online public speaking

- Control the visual environment - Dress for your presentation - Adapt your nonverbal communication - Adjust your pacing - Don't forget your audience - Practice, practice, practice

Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking?

A volunteer convincing a group of citizens to sign a petition

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of the __________ fallacy.

Ad Hominem Representative Tomlin says she'll work for the middle class if she is elected. But don't forget that she was accused of plagiarizing a term paper while she was in law school.

Which of the following is recommended in your textbook to enhance your credibility in your speech?

All of these a. Explain your expertise on the speech topic b. Deliver your speech fluently and expressivley c. Establish common ground with your audience

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of the fallacy of ___________.

Appeal to Tradition I don't care what you say - we can't get rid of the penny. America has been using it for more than 200 years!

Kelsey is going to deliver a recorded online informative speech for her public speaking class. According to your textbook, which of the following should she do?

Both A and C a. Have clear main points and strong supporting materials c. Record her practice sessions and make improvements until she is satisfied with the speech

Formulate an outline for a persuasive speech, on a topic you have NOT spoken on this semester. Be sure to provide the following: (a) specific purpose, general purpose, and central idea (b) all 5 steps of the introduction (as listed on your rubrics) (c) all 5 parts of Monroe's Motivated Sequence ** Do not just list the parts, but formulate a speech outline that clearly identifies all the appropriate sections of both the introduction and Monroe's**

CREATIVE ATTENTION GRABBER GAIN FOR AUDIENCE CREDIBILITY CENTRAL IDEA PREVIEW MAIN POINTS NEED SOLUTION VISUALIZATION CALL TO ACTION

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of the __________ fallacy.

Either-Or Our company has only two options - either to cut employee benefits or to lay off large numbers of workers.

"To persuade my audience that criminalizing recreational drugs has failed to prevent their abuse" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of...

Fact

"To persuade my audience that the use of mobile communication devices by drivers - even when they are hands-free - is contributing to an increase in automobile accidents" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of....

Fact

According to your textbook, an error in reasoning is called a

Fallacy

True or False - Audience analysis and adaptation are less important for online speeches that for speeches presented to in-person audiences

False

True or False - Monroe's Motivated Sequence is most appropriate for speeches that seek passive agreement from the audience.

False

True or False - When a speaker uses Monroe's Motivated Sequence, the "need" step is usually presented in the introduction.

False

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of the fallacy of __________.

False Cause Whenever the number of ice cream sales increases in a coastal area, so does the number of shark attacks. If we want to keep our beaches sage, we must close our ice cream stands.

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of the fallacy of _______________

Hasty Generalization My friends and I use our cell phones in the car all the time, and we've never had an accident. I don't believe cell phones cause accidents.

According to your textbook, persuasion is a psychological process in which listeners engage in a _________ with the speaker.

Mental dialogue

"To persuade my audience that they should adopt a program of regular exercise" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of...

Policy

The specific purpose for Jill's persuasive speech is "to persuade his audience to eat locally produced food." According to your textbook, Jill is speaking on a question of ....

Policy

As your textbook explains, you must deal with three basic issues whenever you discuss a question of policy. Those issues are need, plan, and _____________

Practicality

The two major kinds of online speeches discussed in your textbook are:

Recorded speeches and real-time speeches

The __________ fallacy introduced an irrelevant issues to divert attention from the issue at hand.

Red Herring

The _________ fallacy assumes that taking a first step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented.

Slippery Slope

According to your textbook, research has show that

Speakers can enhance their credibility by delivering their speeches fluently and expressively.

The _________ is that portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade.

Target Audience

True or False - According to your textbook, a recorded online speech is delivered, recorded, and then uploaded to the internet.

True

True or False - Competence and character are the most important factors affecting a speaker's credibility.

True

True or False - It's just as important to dress professionally when presenting a speech online as it is when presenting a speech in person

True

"To persuade my audience that doctor-assisted suicide is morally acceptable" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of ...

Value

Which of the following statements about real-time online speeches is (are) true?

You shouldn't talk directly into the webcam as if you were making eye contact with an audience right in front of you.

According to your textbook, persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to ..

a. Learn about all sides of an issue b. Use visual aids when discussing practicality c. Present their evidence fairly and accurately d. All answers are correct e. Both A&C

Grace is going to present a real-time online speech to the City Council explaining her designs for a downtown hotel and conference center. According to your textbook, which of the following should she remember to do?

a. Practice with the computer and presentation software she'll use during the speech b. Sit with good posture so she'll appear professional, relaxed, and confident c. Have a backup plan in case she encounters technological problems. d. All the above are correct

Which of the following is a way to control the visual environment of an online speech?

a. Test your microphone beforehand b. Use a light source that will present you clearly and pleasingly c. Stand in front of a window with nice scenery d. All the above are correct

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b

Of all the kinds of speechmaking, __________ speaking is the most complex and the most challenging.

persuasive