Speech Final

b: value

" to persuade my audience that discrimination on the basis of marital status is unfair" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of ______" a: fact b:value c: policy

C: Internal Preview

"As I shall explain next, solving the problem of groundwater contamination involves two steps: limiting new development and requiring builders to use more efficient septic systems" a: Transition b: Internal summary c. Internal preview Paraphrase

b: appeal to tradition

"I don't see any reason to change school lunches! We've been cooking the same foods for 10 years why should we change what works?" is an example of what fallacy a: Either-or b: Appeal to tradition c: Red herring d: Bandwagon

a: casual reasoning

"If you are good at tennis, you will probably be good at ping-pong" is an example of what type of reasoning? a: Casual reasoning b: Analogical c: a fallacy in reasoning d: none of the above

b: internal summary

"So far, we have learned that Sor Juana was a mexican nun who lived during the seventeenth century and that she was exceptionally educated for a woman of her time." a: transition b. internal summary c. paraphrase

c: bandwagon

"The governor must be correct in his approach to social policy; after all, the polls show that 60 percent of the people support him" is an example of what type of fallacy a: red herring b: ad hominem c: bandwagon d: slippery slope

a: fact

"To persuade my audience that eating prolongs human life" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _____ a: fact b: value c: policy

a: a question of fact

"to persuade my audience that William Shakespeare did not write plays attributed to him" is what type of persuasive speech? a: A question of fact b: a question of value c: a question of policy

d. none of the above

1) all people are mortal 2) socrates is a person 3) therefore, socrates is mortal is an example of a: reasoning from principle b: casual reasoning c: analogical reasoning d: none of the above

D: Preview of main points

A _____ identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of your speech A: Goodwill statement B: Credibility statement C: Transition statement D: Preview of main points

B: Connective

A ________ is a word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them A: Link B: Connective C: Bridge

b: Extemporaneous

A(n) ________ speech is carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes. a: Colloquial b: Extemporaneous c: Casual

A: example

A(n) _________ is a specific case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, conditions, experiences, or the like. A: Example B: Phenomenon C: Testimonial

B: Extended

A(n) __________ example is a story, narrative, or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point A: General B: Extended C: Illustrative

c: Impromptu

A(n) __________ speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation. a: Informal b: Extemporaneous c: Impromptu

C: Peer

According to the reading if you quoted your sixteen-year-old cousin on the impact of media violence on high-school students, you would be using _________ testimony. A: Regular B: Individual C: Peer

c: Pause

As Mark Twain noted, " The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed ______" a: Gesture b: Inflection c: Pause

C: Relate topic to audience

Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always_________ A: Startle the audience B: Ask a question C: Relate your topic to the audience D: Begin with a quotation

It is too vague

Identify Flaw; "Something should be done about global warming"

It is expressed as a question

Identify the flaw in this specific purpose statement "Why should the university raise tuition?"

a: visualizes the benefits of the speaker's solution to the problem

In the visualization step in monroe's motivated sequence, the speaker: a: Visualizes the benefits of the speaker's solution to the problem b: Visualizes a specific course of action for the audience to take c: Visualizes herself giving a successful speech d: Visualizes the existence of a serious problem that needs solving

C: Articulation

Sloppy _______ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly a: Representation b: phonetics c: Articulation

True

T/F A hypothetical example is an example that describes an imaginary or fictitious statement

False

T/F Although the specific purpose statement for a speech should not be phrased as a question, it is acceptable to phrase the central idea as a question

True

T/F Because each person has a different frame of reference, the meaning of a message will never be exactly the same to a listener as to a speaker

True

T/F Because people have different frames of reference, a public speaker must take care to adapt her or his message to the particular audience being addressed.

True

T/F Conversational quality refers to speech delivery that sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed

False

T/F Evidence is more likely to be persuasive if it is not new to the audience

D: All of the above

T/F In most cases, statistics speak for themselves and do not require a lot of explanation when used in speech A: Round off complicated stats B: Identify the sources of the statistics C: Use stats sparingly D: All of the above

True

T/F In some ways a persuasive speech on a question of fact is similar to an informative speech

B: Statistics, examples, and testimony

T/F Listeners usually find generalizations more interesting and convincing that specific statements A: Questions, answers, and conclusions B: Statistics, examples, and testimony C: Generalizations, statements, and opinions D: Descriptions, figures, and analysis

True

T/F Regardless of your topic, you should organize your speech into three parts-Intro, Body, and Conclusion

True

T/F Research shows that a well-organized speech can increase the speakers competence and trustworthiness in the minds of the listeners

True

T/F Research shows that speakers in the US who fail to establish eye contact may be seen by listeners as insecure and even dishonest.

False

T/F The best rate for effective public speaking is 110 words per minute

True

T/F The central idea for a speech should be stated as a full sentence

True

T/F The more you assume your listeners know about the topic of your informative speech, the more you run the risk of being misunderstood

False

T/F The primary rule of using gestures in a speech is to gesture frequently and empathetically so that listeners notice your every move

False

T/F The reading recommends using abstractions as a way to clarify your ideas in an informative speech

B: Body

The _____ is the longest and most important part of the speech. A: Intro B: Body C: Conclusion

B: Central Idea

The ______ is a one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the main points of your speech

C: Specific Purpose Statement

The _______ is a single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in her or his speech. A: Introductory Statement B: General Purpose Statement C: Specific Purpose Statement

A: Topic, purpose, and audience

The most effective order of main points in a speech depends on your A: Topic, Purpose, and Audience B: Assignment Credibility C: Supporting materials, connectives, and intro

D: Paraphrase

To restate or summarize a source's ideas in ones own words is to... A: Generalize B: Quote Formally C: Quote out of text D: Paraphrase

competence and character

What factors affect a speaker's credibility the most

extemporaneous

What method of delivery does this chapter recommend for your introductory speech?

A: expert testimony

What type of supporting material would you be using if you quoted Tale Physicist Daniel Timbie on the compatibility of the bang bang theory with religious philosophies? A: Expert testimony B: Scientific testimony C: Instrumental D: Formal Testimony

d: all of the above

When preparing for an informative speech you should a: personalize your ideas b: relate the subject directly yo your audience c: avoid abstractions d: all of the above

B: Introduction

When using monroe's motivated sequence to organize a persuasive speech on a question of policy, the action step should be placed in the: a: Second main point of the body b: Introduction c: Practicality section d: Conclusion

B: Persuade

When you want to change or structure the attitudes of your audience, your general purpose is to _______ A: Inform B: Persuade C: Entertain

d: visualization

Which of the following is the third step in monroe's motivated sequence order a: Action b: need c: Satisfaction/ solution d: Visualization

d: all of the above

Which of the following recommendations does the reading give for relating a subject directly to your audience for informative speeches? a: tie your topic into the audiences interests and concerns b: tell the audience why your message is important to them c: Speak in personal terms using words such as "you" and "your" d: all of the above

b: Tanning beds can cause serious medical problems, including eye burns, blood vessel injuries, and skin cancer

Which of the following statements is most clearly directed at the need issue in a persuasive speech on a question of policy?

a: ethos

____ is the name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as credibility a: ethos b: logos c: pathos

c: Monroe's motivated sequence

_____ the five-step method of speech organization that follows the process of human thinking and leads the listener step by step to a desired action a: Problem-solution order b: Problem-cause -solution order c: Monroe's motivated sequence d: Comparative advantages order

B) Visualization

______ is mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation A: Focusing B: Visualization C: Representation D: Channeling

b: credibility

______ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic a: Empathy b: Credibility c: Receptivity d: IQ

Pitch

______ is the lowness or highness in somebodys voice.

a: invalid analogy

an analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike is referred to as: a: invalid analogy b: a fallacy in logic c: hasty generalization d: none of the above

a: Pathos

the name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeal is a: pathos b: logos c: ethos

d: evidence and reasoning

what are the two major elements of logos a: vivid language and intelligence b: fallacy of reasoning and logic c: credibility and competence d: evidence and reasoning

A: Inform

when you general purpose is to _____, you act as a teacher or lecturer A: Inform B: Persuade C: Entertain

c: Specific purpose statement

"To persuade my audience that the US space program provides many important benefits to people here on earth" is an example of a(n) A: Hypothesis B: Internal Preview C: Specific Purpose Statement D: Topic Summary

A: either or

"the government must either raise taxes or eliminate services to the poor." is an example of what fallacy a: Either-or b: Slippery slope c: appeal to tradition d: red herring

c: competence and character

A speaker's credibility is affected above all by how the audience regards the speakers: a: Education and notoriety b: reputation and rationality c: competence and character d: celebrity and judgement

It contains two unrelated ideas

Identify the flaw; "To persuade my audience that Congress should ban smoking in public places and increase spending in education."

A: Definition

If you are giving a speech about troglodytes, you would probably include a _______ in your intro. a: Definition B: Startling statement C: Personal story D: Narrative

b: encourages conversational quality

One pf the advantages of presenting your speech extemporaneously as a method of delivery is that: a: ensure a precise choice of words b: encourages conversational quality c: requires only limited preparation time d: allows for better articulation

C: Statistics

Research indicates that the impact of examples is greatly enhanced when they are followed by ________ that show the examples are typical. A: Axioms B: Comparisons C: Statistics

B: Brainstorming

_______ is a method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas A: Imaging B: Brainstorming C: Channeling

b: fallacy

_______ is an error in reasoning a: false cause b: fallacy c: analogical reasoning d: stupidity

C: Stage Fright

_______ is anxiety over the prospect of giving of giving a speech in front of an audience. A: Adrenaline B: Visualization C: Stage Fright

a: logos

_______ is the name given by aristotle for the logical appeal of a speaker a: logos b: pathos c: ethos

c: reasoning

_______ is the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence a: fallacy b: logos c: reasoning d: credibility

B: Inflections

__________ are changes in the pitch or tone of a speakers voice a: Vibratos b: Inflections C: Fluctuations

c: Creating common ground with the audience

__________ is a technique in which a speaker connects himself or herself with the values, attitudes, or experiences of the audience a: establishing credibility b: creating goodwill with the audience c: creating common ground with the audience d: acting respectful towards the audience

c. appeal to novelty

a fallacy which assumes that something is new is automatically better than something old is referred to as: a: ad hominem b: red herring c: appeal to novelty d: slippery slope