Speech Final
Model
If the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available to you, the next best option ideally is a __________
bring a backup copy of your slides on a flash drive
If you are planning to use a presentation technology in a speech, you should
policy
"To persuade my audience that the United States should devote more of its resources to ending world hunger" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
commemorative
A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S solders who have died in defense of their country is an example of a(n) _________ speech
line
A __________ graph is best suited for showing changes in statistics over a time or space
True
A person who by ability, force of personality, or simply by talking the most, takes on a leadership role in a small group is called an emergent leader
True
A small group that meets for only on session should almost always have a designated leader
impromptu
A speech delivered with little to or no immediate preparation is called a(n) _____________________ speech
commemorative
A speech paying tribute to a person, idea, or institution is called a(n) ________ speech
Introduction
A speech presenting the main speaker to the audience is called a speech of _________
extemperaneous
A speech that is fully prepared in advance but delivered from a brief set of notes or a speaking outline is called a(n) _________ speech
abstract
According to your textbook, _________ words refer to ideas or concepts rather than to tangible objects
True
Both similes and metaphors compare things that are essentially different yet have something in common
True
Brainstorming for potential solutions requires that a small group wait until all potential solutions have been presented to being evaluating them.
True
Brainstorming is especially useful when a problem solving small group is trying to generate potential solutions
vocal variety
Changes in a speaker's pitch, rate, and volume are referred to as
nonverbal
Communication based on a person's voice and body movements, rather than on the use of words, is called __________ communication
True
Competence and character are the most important factors affecting a speaker's credibility
True
Even though a persuasive speaker's goal is to influence the audience's beliefs or actions, she or he still has an ethical obligation to present evidence fairly and accurately
logos
Evidence and reasoning are the two major elements of persuasion that Aristotle called
Line Graph
If you wanted to illustrate the increase in the number of people in the United States who have earned college degrees since 1970, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a(n) _________
Chart
If you wanted to summarize the steps in treating a sprained ankle, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a ________
spatial
If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the different layers of the atmosphere," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order
C) Teacher
In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)
Occasion, Audience, Topic, Speaker
In public speaking, the use of language should be appropriate to;
topical
Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in ________ order
topical
Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in _________ order
chronological or topical
Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in ______ order
False
One of the biggest barriers to effective informative speaking is using language that is too simple for the audience
True
One of the defining traits of a small group is that its members assemble for a specific purpose
Policy
Questions of ______ usually include the word "should"
both check the equipment and setup of the room in which he will be speaking and bring a flash drive with a backup of his slides
Rashid will be using PowerPoint in a speech he is giving to the local Rotary club. According to your textbook, Rashid Should
concepts
Speeches about ___________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches
False
Terminal credibility is the credibility of the speakers at the start of the speech
assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable
The bandwagon fallacy
Policy
The best way to define the problem for a small group discussion is to phrase it as a question of _________
What the word suggests or implies
The connotative meaning of a word is
True
The connotative meaning of a word is more variable, figurative, and subjective than its denotative meaning
True
The credibility of the speaker before he or she starts to speak is called initial credibility
False
The denotative meaning of a word includes all the feelings, associations, and emotions that the word touches in different people
define problem
The first step in the reflective thinking method for a discussion in problem solving groups is to define problem
False
Using jargon in an informative speech is useful since it demonstrates your expertise on the topic
concept, object, processes, events
What are the four types of informative speeches discussed in your textbook ?
True
When making visual aids, you should use colors that can easily be distinguished from one another
a teacher explaining the requirements for an assignment
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
A scientist urging the FDA to ban plastics containing the chemical BPA
Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking?
a line graph
Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to illustrate the rising cost of a college degree
a line graph
Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to show changes in the homicide rate in Washington DC over the past twenty years?
Reasoning
_______ is a process of drawing conclusions based on evidence
Graphs
________ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns