Speech 1315 Test 1 Study Guide

Even when we are listening carefully, we usually grasp only about ___ percent of what we hear

50

Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speech making?

Be fully prepared

T/F: The classroom is an artificial speaking situation in which you can overlook the attitudes and interest of your audience

False

T/F: Being audience-centered means a speaker must sacrifices what she or her really believes to get a favorable response from the audience

True

To say that public speaking is a way to make a difference about something we care about is to recognize that public speaking is

a form of empowerment

In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against

a set of ethical guidelines

In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against

a set of ethical guidelines or standards

When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is

a way to make a difference in something we care about

How much time does the average adult spend in conversation?

about 30 percent of waking hours

When you experience stage fright, your body is producing extra ___, a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress

adrenaline

Fletcher is listening for pleasure as a friend discusses her trip to Australia. According to your textbook, Fletcher is engaged in ___ listening

appreciative

Lance is enjoying Aziz Ansari's stand-up comedy routine at the Civic Center. According to your textbook, Lance is engages in ___ listening

appreciative

Max is smiling and nodding his head as he listens to a toast at a friend's wedding. According to your textbook, Max is engaged in ____listening

appreciative

Your textbook recommends that when you develop your first speech, you should look for ways to

be creative in structuring your information make the speech mysterious or suspenseful use colorful, descriptive language

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?

choose a topic you care about and prepare thoroughly for the speech visualize yourself giving a successful speech concentrate on communicating with the audience, rather than your nerves

For her first speech, Rebekah plans to explain her interest in gymnastics beginning with her childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern of organization discussed in your textbook will she use in her speech?

chronological

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom speech?

describe an exciting experience use colorful, descriptive language be creative in structuring the speech

Gerald is listening to comfort a friend whose apartment has just been burglarized. According to your textbook, Gerald 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

Speech making is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy ___ responsibilities

ethical

Because speech making is a form of power, we much always be sure to speak

ethically

According to your textbook, the branch of philosophy that deals with human issues of right and wrong is termed

ethics

T/F: Adapting to audiences is one of the easiest tasks facing beginning speakers

false

T/F: The aim of successful speech making is to gain a desired response from listeners even if the speaker must compromise his or her beliefs to do so

false

T/F: The need for audience analysis and adaption is one of the major differences between public speaking and everyday conversation

false

T/F: it is usually a poor idea to choose a speech topic that requires research

false

T/F: you should usually avoid choosing speech topics that you feel strongly about

false

T/F: you should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic

false

Which of the following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech?

gently making fun of common human quirks

According to your textbook, effective listening can help you do which of the following?

get promoted in your job lean effective techniques that you can use in your own speeches gather information and communicate it accurately to others

According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to

get the interest and attention of the audience

People spend more time ____ than in any other communication activity

listening

When business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their jobs, they usually rank ___ number one

listening

Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speech making?

make sure your goals are ethically sound explain your motives for speaking

As your textbook explains, many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

organizing your thoughts logically tailoring your message to your audience telling a story for maximum impact

According to your textbook, rather than trying to eliminate every trace of stage fright, you should aim at transforming it into

positive nervousness

As your textbook makes clear, speech making carries heavy ethical responsibilities because it is a form of

power

As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when

researching your speech organizing your speech selecting the topic for your speech

According to your textbook, effective listening skills are important for

students speakers audiences

Many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

tailoring your messages to your audience organizing your thoughts logically adapting to listener feedback

As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called

the introduction, the body , and the conclusion

For his speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed down by his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peter's speech will most likely be organized in ___ order

topical

in her first speech, Kayla introduced her classmate Sean to the class. Each of her main points dealt with on of Sean's hobbies. According to your textbook, Kayla's speech was arranged in ___ order

topical

According to your textbook, "Now that you know about Julio's interest in photography, let's look at his passion for snowboarding" is an example of a

transition

T/F: Outside of the classroom, the topic of a speech is usually determined by the occasion, the audience, and the speaker's qualifications

true

T/F: The first step in speech making is choosing the topic of your speech

true

T/F: You are most likely to be successful in your classroom speeches if you think of your classmates as a real audience

true

According to your textbook, a common mistake a students make when developing their first speech is

trying to cover too much material

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with stage fright?

turn negative thoughts into positive ones