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Here are the main points for a speech about the major steps of treating a person in shock. I. First, you must position the victim to prevent further injury. II. Second, you need to keep the victim warm. III. Third, you should administer fluids if the victim is conscious. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. Descending Chronological Topical
Chronological
As explained in your textbook, words or phrases that indicate when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving to another are called bridges. T or F
False
. ____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind. Integrity, Goodwill, or Sympathy
GOODWILL
While listening to a speech about gun control, Scott thought back to his experiences as an intern with the police department and decided that the speaker was knowledgeable about the subject. Scott was Missing the message due to the error of ethnocentrism Sending feedback about the message to the speaker, Filtering the message through his frame of reference Empowering the speaker to make a change in the world.
filtering the message through his frame of reference
"Conversational quality" refers to speech delivery that sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed. True or False
T
A hypothetical example is an example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation. T or F
T
As a general rule, the larger your audience is, the more formal your speech presentation should be. True or false? T or F
T
Avoiding ethnocentrism is important for listeners as well as for speakers. T or F
T
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. T or F
T
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. T or F;
T
Because the brain can process many more words per minute than we talk, the resulting spare "brain time" makes listening easier. T or F
T
Even if the audience already knows your speech topic, you should usually restate it clearly and concisely at some point in the introduction. True or False
T
Even though a speaking outline should be kept as brief as possible, you should usually write out quotations in full. True or False
T
Even though there can be gray areas when it comes to assessing a speaker's goals, it is still necessary to ask ethical questions about those goals. T or F
T
Examples are especially useful for getting listeners involved in a speech. T or F
T
Good delivery does not call attention to itself. True or False
T
In a preparation outline, main points and subpoints should be written as full sentences. True or False
T
In a preparation outline, the most important ideas are placed farthest to the left and the less important ideas are placed progressively farther to the right. True or False
T
It is normal—even desirable—to be nervous at the start of a speech. T or F
T
Listening and critical thinking are so closely allied that training in listening is also training in how to think. T or F
T
People spend more time listening than doing any other communicative activity. T or F
T
Public speaking and ordinary conversation are similar in that both involve adapting to listener feedback. T or F
T
Questions are particularly effective as signposts because they invite subliminal answers and thereby get the audience more involved in the speech. T or F
T
Regardless of your topic, you should organize your introductory speech into three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. T or F
T
Research shows that a well-organized speech can increase the speaker's competence and trustworthiness in the minds of listeners. T or F
T
Research shows that speakers in the United States who fail to establish eye contact may be seen by listeners as insincere or even dishonest. True or False
T
Speechmaking becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases. T or F
T
The central idea for a speech should be stated as a full sentence. T or F
T
The impact of an extended example often depends as much on the speaker's delivery as on the content of the example. T or F
T
The most important task in preparing to conduct a research interview is deciding what questions to ask during the interview. T or F
T
To improve your listening, you should think of listening as a passive process. T or F
T
When business managers are asked to rank-order the communication skills most crucial to their jobs, they usually rank listening as number one. T or F
T
You should never cite an article in your speech on the basis of the abstract alone. T or F
T
You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech. True or Fals
T
The first step toward improving your listening skills is to Develop note-taking skills. Concentrate on a speaker's evidence. Accept the speaker's frame of reference. Take listening seriously.
Take listening seriously
Identify the flaw in the following central idea for a speech: "Something should be done about global warming." It's too vague. It's too persuasive. It's too impersonal. It's too trivial.
Too vague
Public speaking has been taught and studied for thousands of years. True or False;
True
"Do you think gun control is a workable solution to the problem of violence in the U.S. schools?" is an example of a(n) ____________ question. Inclusive Fixed-alternative Demographic Open-ended
fixed-alternative
The knowledge, experience, goals, values, and attitudes through which each listener filters a message make up the listener's ______________________. Frame of Reference Cognitive Screen Psychological Filter Attitudinal Field.
frame of reference
The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline shows the ____________ of the speech. Visual framework, Indirect organization, Informal structure, or Residual message
VISUAL FRAMEWORK
One of the advantages of using the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it __ Ensures a precise choice of words, __ Encourages conversational quality, __ Requires only limited preparation, or __ Allows for better articulation
__ Encourages conversational quality,
As your textbook explains, upon reaching the lectern to start a speech, you should __ Begin speaking immediately, __ Confess how nervous you are, __ Make eye contact with your listeners, __ All answers are correct
__ Make eye contact with your listeners,
A preparation outline should include: Bibliography, Research notes, Delivery cues, or All answers are correct
a bibliography
In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against A set of ethical standards or guidelines The practicality of taking that course of action A set of legal criteria for acceptable speech The speaker's goals in a given situation.
a set of ethical standards or guidelines
__________ listeners give their undivided attention to the speaker in a genuine effort to understand her or his point of view. __ Formal Friendly Active
active
____________ is anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience: Adrenaline Visualization Stage Fright
adrenaline
A preparation outline should include: Specific purpose statement, Central idea, Connectives, All answers are correct
all answers
A speech title should: Be brief, Encapsulate the main thrust of your speech, Attract the attention of your audience, or All answers are correct
all answers are correct
Critical thinking includes _________________. Seeing the relationships among ideas Judging the credibility of statements Assessing the soundness of evidence, All answers are correct.
all answers are correct
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to help you deal with nervousness in your speeches? Be prepared to fail in your first few speeches Tell the audience how nervous you get when speaking Work especially hard on your speech introduction All answers are correct.
all answers are correct
Which of the following is likely to help you deal with nervousness in your speeches? Visualize yourself giving a strong speech Focus on communicating rather than on being nervous Be thoroughly prepared for each speech, All answers are correct.
all answers are correct
Which of the following violates the speaker's ethical obligation to be honest in what she or he says? Juggling statistics Quoting out of context Citing unusual cases as typical examples All answers are correct.
all answers are correct
In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience's perception of the speaker? A police officer presenting an educational talk, A concerned citizen being interviewed on the news, A lawyer addressing a jury, All answers are correct
all are correct
When using statistics in a speech, you should Round off complicated statistics. Identify the sources of your statistics. Use statistics sparingly. All answers are correct.
all are correct
Most library catalogues allow you to search for books by author. Title. Keyword. All answers are correct.
all correct answes
Listening for pleasure or enjoyment is called ____________ listening. Empathic Appreciative Comprehensive
appreciative
Sloppy ____________ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly. Representation, Phonetics, Articulation
articulation
The ____________ is a one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the main points of a speech. Signpost Central Idea Internal Summary Hypothesis
central idea
Listening to understand the message of a speaker is called ____________ listening. Sympathetic Comprehensive Critical
comprehensive
A ____________ is a word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them. Link Connective Bridge
connective
The primary purpose of speechmaking is to Display your knowledge about a topic Gain a desired response from listeners Enhance the audience's self-concept Promote your ethical standards
gain desired response from listeners
Which of the following does your textbook discuss as major factors in demographic audience analysis? Education, cultural background, and interest in the topic Physical setting, religion, and audience size Gender, age, group membership, and sexual orientation Social status, ethnicity, and attitude toward the topic
gender, age, group membership, and sexual orientation
When preparing a speaking outline, you should: Include many details so you won't forget what to say, Use complete sentences to ensure full development of ideas , Give yourself cues for delivering the speech, All answers are correct
give yourself cues for delivering the speech
Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? Bagpipes, Did you know that the bagpipe is among the oldest of reed instruments?, The history of the bagpipe dates to ancient Greece, Bagpipes: Ancient Air Instruments
history of bagpipe dates to ancient greece
The process of creating a bond with listeners by emphasizing common values, goals, and experiences is called __________ by communication scholars. Association Identification Cooperation
identification
A(n) ____________ speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation. Informal, Extemporaneous, Impromptu
impromptu
Even if your speech as a whole is ethical, you can still be guilty of ____________ plagiarism if you fail to give credit for quotations, paraphrases, and other specific parts of the speech that are borrowed from other people. Normal Incremental Technical
incremental
____________ are changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice. Vibratos, Inflections, Fluctuations
inflections
When your general purpose is to ____________, you act as a teacher or lecturer. Inform Persuade Entertain
inform
If the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? 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. __ Transition __ Internal Summary __ Internal Preview __ Paraphrase
internal preview
Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement: "To persuade my audience that Congress should ban smoking in public places and increase spending for education." It's too political. It expresses the speaker's opinion. It contains two unrelated ideas. All answers are correct.
contains two unrelated ideas
____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. Empathy, Credibility, or Receptivity
credibility
When a speaker uses a ____________ ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a zenith of power and intensity. Crescendo, Commemorative, or Cascade
crescendo
Ian is attending a union meeting in which the union president is discussing the company's plan to decrease wages in exchange for an increase in vacation time. As Ian listens, he is trying to determine whether or not to vote for the plan. According to your textbook, Ian is engaged in____________ listening. Passive Emphatic Appreciative Critical
critical
Listening to evaluate a message for the purpose of accepting or rejecting it is called Critical listening. Argumentative listening. Judicious listening. Logical listening.
critical listening
What elements of speech delivery are discussed in this chapter with regard to presenting your first speech? None of these - these are all covered in the later chapter, "Delivery" Gestures, Starting Your Speech Eye contact, Voice Dealing with Nerves Starting Your Speech, Gestures, Eye Contact, Voice, Dealing with Nerves
dealing with nerves
If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of troglodytes, you would probably include a ____________ in your introduction. Definition, Startling statement , Personal story, or Narrative
definition
In a speaking outline, words such as "pause," "faster here," and "slow down" are____________ that help a speaker remember how she or he wants to present key parts of the speech. Speech tags, Delivery cues, Stage directions, or Oral guides
delivery cues
____________ is a variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary. Dialect, The Vernacular, Jargon
dialect
A ____________ ending is a type of speech conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. Restrictive, Dissolve, or Crescendo
dissolve
According to your textbook, the tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values, beliefs, and well-being is called Egocentrism. Audience-centeredness. Individualism. Pragmatism.
egocentrism
____________ is the branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs. Linguistics Ethics, Theology.
ehtics
____________ is listening to provide emotional support for a speaker. Sincere listening Comprehensive listening Empathic listening Critical listening
empathic listening
When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________ in the introduction of your speech. Get the audience's attention, Establish goodwill toward the audience, or State your topic clearly and concisely
establish goodwill
Because speechmaking is a form of power, it carries with it heavy ____________ responsibilities. Ethical Psychological, Sociological.
ethical
____________ is the belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures. Ethnocentrism Egocentrism Elitism.
ethnocentrism
According to your textbook, what type of supporting material would you be using if you quoted Yale physicist Daniel Timbie on the compatibility of the big bang theory with religious philosophies? Expert testimony Scientific testimony Instrumental testimony Formal testimony
expert testimony
Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement: "Why should the university raise tuition?" It's too specific. It's too technical. It's expressed as a question. All answers are correct.
express question
A(n) _____ _______ speech is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes. Colloquial, Extemporaneous, Casual
extemporaneous
The messages, usually nonverbal, sent from a listener to a speaker are called ____________. Cues, Feedback, Prompts.
feedback
According to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? 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. __ Transition __ Internal Summary __ Paraphrase
internal summary
Dr. Kristin Lutz is preparing an informative talk about the genetic relationship between twins for a group of expectant parents. The most important factor Dr. Lutz should consider when analyzing her audience is probably its Knowledge of the topic. Disposition toward the speaker. Cultural background. Size.
knowledge on topic
When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, ____________ delivery is most appropriate. Impersonal, Manuscript, Ceremonial
manuscript
The term for the statistical measure popularly known as the "average" is the ____________. Mean Median Mode
mean
The ____________ is the number that occurs most frequently in a group of numbers. Mean Median Mode
mode
Speakers who lack vocal variety are said to speak in a ___________. Monotone, Monochord, Monogram
monotone
____________ is the use of language to defame, demean, or degrade individuals or groups. Name-calling Ethnocentrism Hyperbole
name calling
_______________ is based on a person's use of voice and body rather than on the use of words. Informal communication, Subjective Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Direct Communication
nonverbal communication
To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words is to Generalize. Quote informally. Quote out of context. Paraphrase.
paraphrase
When a speaker _____________, she restates or summarizes an author's ideas in her own words. Illustrates Rationalizes Paraphrases
paraphrases
According to your textbook, stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own is called Global plagiarism. Patchwork plagiarism. Incremental plagiarism. Admissible plagiarism.
patchwork plagiarism
As Mark Twain noted, "The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed ____________." Gesture, Inflection, or Pause
pause
According to your textbook, if you quoted your sixteen-year-old niece on the impact of media violence on high-school students, you would be using ____________ testimony. Regular Individual Peer
peer
If you want to find journal or magazine articles on your speech topic, you should consult a(n) Encyclopedia. Periodical database. Reference locator. Card catalogue.
periodical database
When you want to change or structure the attitudes of your audience, your general purpose is to ____________. Inform Persuade Entertain
persuade
A direct appeal to your audience for action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n)____________ speech. Informative, Persuasive, or Commemorative
persuasive
_________ is the lowness or highness of the speaker's voice. Pitch, Rate, Volume
pitch
f you present another person's language or ideas as your own, you are guilty of Defamation Personification Plagiarism
plagiarism
_____________ is controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for his or her presentation. Restrained Anxiety, Positive Nervousness Focused Nervousness
positive nervousness
A ____________ is a list, compiled early in the research process, of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic. Research summary Preliminary bibliography Citation index Source guide
preliminary bibliography
A ____________ outline is a detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation. Preliminary, Introductory, or Preparation
preparation
A ____________ identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech. Goodwill statement, Credibility statement, Transition statement, or Preview statement
preview statement
Violating the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language is an error in ____________. Pronunciation, Tonality Linguistics
pronunciation
An excellent way to give your speech psychological unity is to conclude by __ making a dramatic statement, __quoting from a famous individual, __reemphasizing your credibility, or __referring to ideas in the introduction.
refer to the ideas in intro
As your textbook explains, even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always ____________. Startle the audience, Ask the audience a question, Relate the topic to the audience, or Begin with a quotation
relate topic to audience
A ____________ is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud. __ Rhetorical question, __ Neutral question, __ Latent question, or __ Nonverbal question
rhetorical question
Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers are called____________ questions. Inclusive Scale Open-ended Fixed-alternative
scale
Three kinds of search aids discussed in the chapter for finding documents on the Internet are: Electronic databases, bookmarks, and reference locators. Yahoo, AltaVista, and the Librarians' Index to the Internet. Search engines, virtual libraries, and government resources. America Online, Netscape, and Internet Explorer.
search engines, virtual libraries, and gov resources
Avoiding ethnocentrism means that public speakers should Show respect for the cultures of the people they address, Assume that their personal values are shared by all the audience Agree with the beliefs of all groups and cultures, All answers are correct.
show respect for the culture of people they address
Words such as "First," "Next," "Finally," and "Above all" are often used as ____________ to indicate where a speaker is in the speech or to help focus attention on key issues. __ Transitions __ Tags __ Signposts
signposts
According to your textbook, which of the following is a factor in situational audience analysis? The size of the audience The religion of the audience The gender of the audience The age of the audience
size of audience
____________ order is a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern. Causal Chronological Spatial
spatial
Here are the main points for an informative speech about UFOs: I. Roswell, New Mexico, has been the focus of intense speculation about UFOs since a mysterious aircraft crashed there in 1947. II. Area S-4 of Nellis Air Force range in Groom Lake, Nevada, is believed by some people to be a scene of UFO activity. III. Other places known for reported UFO activities include Wisconsin, Alabama, and upstate New York. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. __ Spatial __ Analytical __ Scenic
spatical
A ____________ outline is a brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech. Visual, Speaking, or Final
speaking
"To persuade my audience that the U.S. space program provides many important benefits to people here on earth" is an example of a(n) Hypothesis. Internal Preview. Specific Purpose Statement. Topic Summary.
specific purpose statement
The ____________ is a single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in her or his speech. Introductory statement General purpose statement Specific purpose statement Central idea
speciific purpose statement
Research indicates that the impact of examples is greatly enhanced when they are followed by ____________ that show the examples are typical. Axioms Comparisons Statistics
statistics
The three kinds of supporting materials discussed in your textbook are Questions, answers, and conclusions. Statistics, examples, and testimony. Generalizations, statements, and opinions. Descriptions, figures, and analysis.
statistics, examples, and testimony
____________ organization involves putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience. Logical Strategic Linguistic Formal
strategic
Below are a main point and three subpoints from a preparation outline about body piercing. Which is the main point? A pierced tongue can result in loss of taste, A pierced tongue can result in an infection, Tongue-piercing can pose several hazards, or A pierced tongue can result in chipped teeth
tongue-piercing can pose several hazards
The most effective order of main points in a speech depends on your: -Topic, Purpose, and Audience. -Assignment, Credibility, and Research. -Supporting Materials, Connectives, and Introduction. -Conclusion, Reasoning, and Background.
topic, purpsose, and audience
Here are the main points for a speech about swing music: I. Swing music involves a slight rhythmic hesitation. II. Swing music is rooted in jazz forms such as ragtime and blues. III. Swing music is closely identified with the "Big Band" sound. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. __ Formal __ Chronological __ Topical
topical
Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging a speech with this central idea: "The problem of adult illiteracy can be solved by a combination of individual and government action." __ Topical order __ Problem-Solution order __ Chronological order __ Causal order
topical
Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with this specific purpose: "To inform my audience about the four major elements in a landscape painting"? __ Topical __ Chronological __ Causal
topical
____________ order results when you divide the speech topic into subtopics, each of which becomes a main point in the speech. Topical Structural Formal
topical
When practicing your speech delivery, you should do all the following except __ Record the speech to see how you sound, __ Include delivery cues on your speaking outline, __ Try to learn your speech word for word, or __ Practice in front of friends or family
try to learn speech word for word
When preparing main points for a speech, you should phrase them as questions to gain attention __ vary the wording of each point to maintain interest __ try to get as many ideas as possible into each point __ balance the amount of time devoted to each point.
vary the wording of each point to maintain interest
____________ is mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation. Focusing Visualization Representation Channeling.
visualization
Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume are referred to as __ Vocal variety, Vocalized pausing, __ Oral fluctuation, Variable inflection.
vocal variety
The ____________ is the longest and most important part of the speech. Introduction Body Conclusion
Body
The primary rule of using gestures in a speech is to gesture frequently and emphatically so that listeners notice what you are doing. True or False
F
The two major steps discussed in this chapter for developing your introductory speech are preparing your speech and delivering your speech. T or F
F
When selecting a title for your speech, you should avoid phrasing it as a question. True or False
F
When taking research notes, you should only write down information that you know you will use in your speech. T or F
F
Your textbook recommends taking word-for-word notes as a way to improve your listening skills. T or F
F
What steps should you take when rehearsing your first speech? Practice a great deal Rehearse out loud Ask your friends and family to listen and give you constructive feedback Time your speech to be certain it is neither too short nor too long All answers are correct
All answers are correct
When gauging your audience's disposition toward the speech topic, you should take into account their Interest in the topic. Knowledge about the topic. Attitude toward the topic. All answers are correct.
All answers are correct
When you end your speech, you should __ Maintain eye contact for a few moments after you stop talking, __ Collect your notes and any visual aids you may have used __ Maintain a cool, collected demeanor as you return to your seat, o __ All answers are correct
All are correct
Here are the main points for an informative speech: I. In 1827, the Cherokee tribe of Georgia declared themselves an independent state. II. From 1828 to 1834, the Georgia legislature passed laws that destroyed the Cherokee politicalstructure. III. During the winter of 1838, the Cherokee were driven out of Georgia in a tragic march along a route that became known as the Trail of Tears. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. Spatial Chronological Topical
Chronological
The two kinds of listening most closely tied to critical thinking are Appreciative listening and empathic listening. Empathic listening and comprehensive listening. Comprehensive listening and critical listening. Critical listening and empathic listening.
Comprehensive listening and critical listening.
At a coffee shop on campus, Rachel listens to her friend Shanti discuss his feelings about his mother's recent death. According to your textbook, Rachel is engaged in ____________listening. Active Empathic Appreciative Critical
Empathic
A(n) ____________ is a specific case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, conditions, experiences, or the like. Example Phenomenon Testimonial
Example
What method of delivery does this chapter recommend for your introductory speech? Extemporaneous, Impromptu Manuscript Memorized.
Extemporaneous
According to your textbook, a(n) ____________ example is a story, narrative, or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point. General Extended Illustrative
Extended
Adapting your message to the needs of a particular audience means that you must inevitably compromise your beliefs. T or F
F
After conducting a research interview, you should wait a few days to review and transcribe your notes. T or F
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. T or F
F
Because listeners recognize that public speakers are promoting their self-interest, it is acceptable for speakers to alter evidence. T or F
F
Even if you can't identify the author or sponsoring organization for an Internet document, you can still use the document in your speech as long as it is up to date. T or F
F
Hearing and listening are identical. T or F
F
If you need information from a newspaper such as The New York Times, you have little alternative to thumbing through back issues of the paper until you find what you need. T or F
F
In a preparation outline, main points are identified by capital letters. True or False
F
In a preparation outline, you should state your main points in brief phrases. True or False
F
In most cases, statistics speak for themselves and do not require a lot of explanation when used in a speech. T or F
F
It is important to know your main points before you begin researching your speech. T or F
F
It is only necessary for a speaker to identify his or her source when quoting verbatim—not when paraphrasing. T or F
F
Listeners usually find generalizations more interesting and convincing than specific statements. T or F
F
Listeners usually realize how tense a speaker is. T or F
F
Most speeches should have six to ten main points. T or F
F
Most successful speakers do not experience stage fright. T or F
F
One key to successful speaking is determining which audiences are worthy of your best efforts to communicate your ideas. T or F
F
Protecting a speaker's freedom to express his or her ideas implies agreement with those ideas. T or F
F
Skilled listeners try to remember a speaker's every word. T or F
F
Taking account of your listeners' racial, ethnic, or cultural background is an important factor in situational audience analysis. T or F
F
The best rate for effective public speaking is 110 words per minute. True or False
F
The central idea of a speech is usually formulated before the specific purpose. T or F
F
The conclusion should normally make up about 20 to 25 percent of your speech. T or F
F
The larger an audience becomes, the greater is the speaker's ethical responsibility to be fully prepared. T or F
F
The main purpose of using statistics in a speech is to make the speech more vivid. T or F
F
Gabrielle, a physiology major, waited until the last minute to begin preparing her persuasive speech. When her friend Ken learned that she was panicking over the assignment, he gave her the outline of a speech he had delivered in class the previous semester. Gabrielle used the speech and presented it as her own. Which of the following is true? Gabrielle is guilty of no ethical offense because Ken willingly gave her his speech. Gabrielle is guilty of patchwork plagiarism because she took her speech entirely from a single source and passed it off as her own. Gabrielle is guilty of global plagiarism because she took a speech entirely from a single source and passed it off as her own. Gabrielle is guilty of incremental plagiarism because she took ideas or language from two or three sources and passed them off as her own.
Gabrielle is guilty of global plagiarism because she took a speech entirely from a single source and passed it off as her own.
According to your textbook, ____________ is anything that impedes the communication of a message. Interference Blockage Distortion.
Interference
Below is a main point, a subpoint, and two sub-subpoints from a preparation outline about acoustical engineering. Which is the subpoint? Noise control is an issue both for indoor and outdoor settings; Indoors, noise control deals with everything from electric appliances to crowd noise at sports events and concerts; One major element in acoustical engineering is noise control; Outdoors, noise control deals with the sounds of nature as well as with the sounds created by modern technology
Noise control is an issue for both indoor and outdoor settings
The ____________ is usually the last element of a speech introduction and provides a smooth lead-in to the body of the speech. Bridge statement, Credibility statement, Organizing statement, or Preview statement
PREVIEW STATEMENT
The ____________ is what a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech. Residual message Concluding statement General purpose Attention statement
Residual message
What is the central idea of a speech with the following main points? I. Isabel Baumfree was born into slavery in the state of New York during the 1790s. II. After undergoing a conversion experience and changing her name to Sojourner Truth, she began preaching during the 1840s. III. Over the next few decades, she became a celebrated speaker for various reform causes. The life of Sojourner Truth Sojourner Truth: From Slavery to Freedom To inform my audience about the life of Sojourner Truth. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, underwent a conversion experience, and became a speaker for various reform causes.
Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, underwent a conversion experience, and became a speaker for various reform causes.
If there is no clearly identified author for a document on the Internet, you should try to determine the ____________ that is responsible for the document. Mentor Ghost writer Sponsoring organization Collaborator
Sponsering Organization
Audience-centeredness involves keeping your audience foremost in mind When you deliver your speech When you organize and outline your speech When you choose a topic for your speech At every step of speech preparation and presentation
at every step of speech prep and presentation
Mayor Kathleen Baldwin has been asked to address the Wakefield Community Association about the issue of constructing a swimming pool in the neighborhood. The most important factor Baldwin should consider when analyzing her audience is probably its Age. Gender. Attitude toward the topic. Religion.
attitude towards topic
A ____________ is a list of the sources used in preparing a speech. Bibliography, Biography, Commentary
bibliography
____________ such as Who's Who, Dictionary of Hispanic Biography, or Contemporary Black Biography. Yearbook Biographical aid Search engine General index
biographical aid
____________ is a method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas. Imaging Brainstorming Channeling
brainstorming
A(n) ____________ example is a specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point. Brief Irregular Minor
brief
____________ are used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves Call numbers Reference guides Shelf locaters Index marks
call numbers
Here are the main points for an informative speech about hospital-acquired infections: I. Over the past 20 years, the rate of hospital-acquired infections has increased dramatically. II. The two major causes for this increase are poor sanitary procedures in hospitals and the emergence of new strains of infections. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. __ Topical __ Chronological __ Causal
casual
The ____________ lists all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by a library. Index File Catalogue
catalogue