speech test 1

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The type of design that typically represents steps in a process is_____________ design.

sequential

"When I was in the hospital, I was treated by a male nurse," is an example of_________

sexist language

The purpose of an information website is to____________

share knowledge

A speech to inform would_____________

share knowledge with listeners

When preparing an informative speech, you should first ask yourself whether your topic is____________ enough

significant

You should protect your listeners from ____________ information

biased

The _________ should be the longest part of the speech

body

Which part of the speech should be planned first?

body

Which of these is not a suggestion for beginning a speech?

saying "My speech is about...."

_______________ testimony cites the words of a person who is highly admired, but not an expert on the topic

prestige

A person's optimum pitch is found about ____________ of the way up from the bottom of his or her pitch range

1/4

What percent of the world population speaks English?

20%

Classroom speech rarely develops more than __________ main points

3

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for choosing a good speech topic__________________

A good topic must be one that your audience knows about

Motivation is a ____________ force that moves people to action

psychological

What information is given in the online catalog?

Books and magazines available in the library

Speaking from responsible knowledge includes all the following except ______________

being aware of how much the audience knows about your topic

The triviality trap means that a topic_________________

Does not give important information, insights, or advice

Which of these is a general search engine?

Google

Which of these is a trivial topic__________________

How to twirl a baton

The purpose of an advocacy website is to____________

Influence attitudes or behaviors

Which of these is not a factor that affects attention?

Insipidness- blandness in color and design

Statistics are facts that are measured ______________

Mathematically

An effective presentation should sound____________

Natural and conversational

In testing the specific purpose, you should ask yourself, "Does it promise______________."

New information or fresh advice

Which of these is not an irritating error in the use of powerpoint?

Projecting simple diagrams and charts

Correct ___________ involves saying words correctly- choosing the correct sounds and proper stress in syllables

Pronunciation

Which of these is NOT one of the four R's for evaluating research materials?

Readability

If you are afraid that the audience will ridicule your mistakes, you should______________

Remember that your classmates want you to succeed

Which organizational design gives the steps in a process?

Sequential

Which organizational design discusses the main points as they occur in physical space?

Spatial

After the topic, what is the next thing on the working outline?

Specific purpose

"I have always been interested in helping you people," is an example of_____________

Stereotypical language

Which of these is a purpose of the speech conclusion?

Summarize the main points of the speech

What we know or think we know about a subject is known as our_____________

belief

The thesis statement summarizes, in a single sentence_______________

The message of your speech

What should your dialect reflect?

The standard for educated people from your geographic area or ethnic group

Why should you be careful about using material from personal web pages?

There are no controls over what is posted

Which of these should be done in a speech to persuade_____________

These would all be done in a persuasive speech

Using personal stories or examples in a speech suggests that you have_____________

Unique insights on the topic

Which of these is not a suggestion for ending a speech?

Urge audience participation

Which of these is not an irritating error in the use of powerpoint?

Using bulleted points rather than the complete sentence

Words and sounds such as uh, um, and you know are called_____________

Vocal distractions

The specific purpose of a speech states precisely________________

What you want listeners to understand, believe, feel, or do

Responsible knowledge includes having information on each of these, except_______________

What your friends think about the topic

To motivate listeners, you must tell them why____________

Your message is important to them

Each main point and subpoena in a formal outline should be worded as____________

a complete simple sentence

Immediacy is____________

a sense of closeness between a speaker and listeners

You should distribute handouts______________

after the speech

The best way to avoid plagiarism is________________

always provide oral citations when you use material from another source

Correct ___________ involves producing the individual speech sounds correctly

articulation

A feeling that we have developed about a subject is know as a(n)______________

attitude

Which organizational design uses natural or customary divisions to designate main points?

categorical

The type of design that follows events in the order in which they occurred is_____________ design.

chronological

The type of design that discusses similarities or differences is_____________ design

comparative

A disadvantage of using presentation aids is that they can___________ listeners

confuse

Cognitive restructuring means that you___________

constantly change negative messages to positive messages

Which of these is not a demographic factor you should consider when analyzing an audience?

context

The principle of ___________ suggests that all statements at a given level if your outline should be of similar importance

coordination

Another advantage of using presentation aids is that they can improve your________

delivery skills

Which of these is a way to establish credibility as a speaker?

demonstrating that you know what you are talking about

Public speaking classes are valuable because __________________

effective speakers tend to be more successful, they contribute to your personal growth, they make for better democratic citizens, all of the above

We can learn from successful speakers that we must put a lot of _____________ into the presentation

energy

___________________ is the tendency of any nation, race, religion, or group to believe that its way of looking at and doing things is right and that other perspectives have less value.

ethnocentrism

_____________ testimony comes from someone who is qualified by training or experience to give their opinion on the topic

expert

Which type of speech delivery is recommended for use in our public speaking class

extemporaneous

Another disadvantage of using presentation aids is that they can reduce your__________

eye contact

We can learn from successful speakers that we must select_____________ topics

good

A "sponsored link" ______________

has paid to be listed first on a search engine

A ______________ example is not actually true

hypothetical

A speech given on the spur of the moment, with very little preparation time, uses ____________ delivery

impromptu

In testing the specific purpose, you should ask yourself, "Can I give this speech _________________?"

in the allotted time

A preview of a speech_________

indicates that points you will cover

Distractions that disrupt the flow of a message are called___________________

interference

You should not____________

leave aids in view throughout the speech

Disinformation is information that has been ____________ to advance a given agenda

made up or distorted

A speech which is read from a text or teleprompter uses__________ delivery

manuscript

One of the advantages of using presentation aids is that they make a speech more__________

memorable

A speaker must have a____________, which is a clear conception of what the speaker wishes to accomplish.

message

Which of these is not a factor about the communication situation that a speaker should consider when preparing for a speech?

motivation

A(n)_____________ is a story that illustrates an idea

narrative

The reason why speakers and listeners gather in certain places at certain times for certain purposes is referred to as__________________

occasion

When using presentation aids, you should display aids______________

only when discussing them

Expressions of personal feeling that lack supporting proof are called ___________

opinions

Dont quote _____________

out of context

The type of design that develops topics within a physical setting is ____________ design.

spatial

Which of these should be included in the heading of an outline, but not said in the actual speech?

specific purpose

A generalized picture of a group that supposedly represents its essential characteristic is called a(n)

stereotype

Rigid sets of beliefs and expectations about people in a certain group are_____________

stereotypes

The principle of __________ requires that supporting ideas and materials descend in importance from the general to the specific

subordination

When evaluating internet research materials, the criteria of authority means that you are evaluating______________

the credentials of the author and sponsor of the website

You should maintain eye contact with_____________

the listeners

We can learn from successful speakers that we must use ________________ well

time

Which of these is not a purpose of a speech introduction?

to give the title of the speech

A verbal or non-verbal cue that lets your audience know you are finished making one point and are moving on the the next point is called a_____________

transition

A moral principle that suggests an ideal state of being is known as a(n)?

value

Facts are information that can be ______________

verified

The outline on your notecards that you take to the podium to deliver your speech should have points written in___________

words and phrases

A tentative plan for organizing your speech is called a___________

working outline

Above all, a topic should be important to________________

you personally


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