CAPP Public Speaking
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to steer clear of incremental plagiarism
cite the sources of all quotations and paraphrases in your speech.
Phrases such as "dry as a bone," "clear as a bell," "dark as night," and "smart as a whip" should be avoided in speeches because they are
cliches
Everything a speaker says is filtered through a listener's
frame of reference
Your textbook recommends each of the following for preparing main points except
use a different pattern of working for each main point
The connotative meaning of a word is
what the word suggests or implies
Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing ___________ speeches
persuasive
"to persuade my audience that there should be tougher enforcement of laws to protect the victims of domestic abuse" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
policy
To inform my audience of recent theories about the functions of sleep is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
concept
According to your textbook, a speaker who attempts to establish goodwill in the introduction of a speech is aiming to convince the audience that he or she
has the best interests of the audience in mind
When used in a speech of introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of
gaining the attention of the audience
According to your textbook, effective listening can help you do which of the following?
get promoted in your job, learn effective techniques that you can use in your own speeches, gather information and communicate it accurately to others
According to your textbook, ____________ occurs when the speech as a whole is ethical but the speaker fails to give credit for particular quotations and paraphrases.
incremental
As explained in your textbook, the credibility of a speaker before he or she starts to speak is called ____________ credibility.
initial
According to your textbook, one way to focus your listening is to
listen for the speaker's main points
According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the front of the room is
looking directly at the audience without saying a word
Which step of Monroe's motivated sequence deals with the issue of practicality in a persuasive speech on a question of policy?
visualization
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as another way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?
visualize yourself giving a successful speech
According to your textbook, "uh" "er" "um," and similar expressions in a public speech are referred to as
vocalized pauses
According to your textbook, you should think of your persuasive speech as
a kind of mental dialogue with the audience
Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?
beethoven's ninth symphony
____________ is the repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
alliteration
According to your textbook, the preview statement in a speech introduction
identifies the main points in the body of the speech
The denotative meaning of a word is
its literal or dictionary meaning
Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speechmaking?
Make sure your goals are ethically sound
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
a student sharing ideas about leadership based on a book she has read
When your textbook describes public speaking as form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is
a way to make a difference in something we care about
According to your textbook, __________ words refer to ideas or concepts rather than to tangible objects.
abstract
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
According to your textbook, a fallacy is
an error in reasoning
As your textbook explains, if you want to persuade a skeptical audience, you need to
answer the reasons for the audience's skepticism
Lance is enjoying Jim Gaffigan's stand-up comedy routine at the Civic Center. According to your textbook, Lance is engaged in _____________ listening.
appreciative
As a speaker, you would probably use more connotative words if you wanted to
arouse an emotional response
According to your textbook, when is it especially important for a persuasive speaker to establish common ground with the audience?
at the beginning of the speech
Brad is listening to a speaker explain how some new computer software works so Brad can use it in his business. According to your textbook, Brad is engaged in _________ listening.
comprehensive
To use language vividly, your textbook recommends that speakers employ
imagery and rhythm
The three guidelines for ethical listening discussed in your textbook are
listen attentively, avoid prejudging the speaker, and support free speech.
As your textbook explains, many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include
tailoring your message to your audience, organizing your thoughts logically, telling a story for maximum impact
According to your textbook, global plagiarism occurs when a person
takes a speech entirely from one source and passes it off as her or his own
Elyse told prospective nursing students and their families, "Today's nurse is much more than just a caregiver. She is a manager, a teacher, and a patient advocate." Elyse's language violated which of the guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?
Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.
What does your textbook advise regarding the use of gestures in a speech?
Both gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion and gestures should appear natural and spontaneous
After dicussing the first main point of her speech on the exploration of Mars, Jeanne said: Let's take a moment to recap. To this point we have seen that scientists have made imporant discoveries about the terrain of Mars, including its channels, basins, and polar caps. Now let's move on from the terrain of Mars and look at the planet's atmosphere. According to your textbook, what type of connective did Jeanne use?
Both internal summary and transition
"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country" is an example of
antithesis
The most effective order of main points in a speech depends above all on your topic, purpose, and
audience
Which of the following are included in your textbook as guidlelines for ethical speechmaking?
be honest in what you say, be fully prepared for each speech, make sure your goals are ethically sound
As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language because such language
both demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked and undermines the right of all groups in the US to express their ideas
According to your textbook, questions of policy
both usually contain the word "should" and also involve questions of fact and value
The _________ is the obligation of a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary
burden of proof
According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are competence and
character
Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a way to use language clearly?
choose concrete words, eliminate clutter, use familiar words
If your specific purpose were "To inform my audience of the major steps in an effective job interview," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
chronological
When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in
chronological order
According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech include
communicating the speaker's information clearly, making the speaker's information meaningful to audience, communicating the speaker's information accurately
_________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.
credibility
Natasha and Ramone are listening to a realtor who is encouraging them to buy a house they looked at earlier in the day. As they listen they are trying to decide whether or not to purchase the house. According to your textbook, Natasha and Ramone are engaged in __________ listening.
critical
Dealing with such matters as the logical relationship among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the differences between fact and opinion are all part of what your textbook calls
critical thinking
The three types of questions that give rise to persuasive speeches are questions of
fact, value, and policy
Developer Martin Cray had low credibility when he began his speech to a neighborhood group opposed to a new shopping center he hoped to build. During his speech, his credibility increased because his audience was impressed with his command of the facts and his willingness to work with the neighborhood on plans for the shopping center. According to your textbook, the credibility produced by everything Martin said and did during the speech is called ___________ credibility.
derived
According to your textbook, the credibility of a speaker produced everything the speaker says or does during the speech itself is called
derived credibility
Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?
don't overestimate what the audience knows
Gerald is listening to comfort a friend whose apartment has just been burglarized. According to your textbook, Gerald is engaged in ____________ listening.
empathic
Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to enhance your credibility in a persuasive speech?
establish common ground with your audience, deliver your speech fluently and expressively, explain your expertise on the speech topic
Because speechmaking is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak
ethically
Public speakers who seek to communicate with listeners from cultures other than their own need to take special care to avoid ___________ in their speeches.
ethnocentrism
What contemporary researchers term credibility, Aristotle termed
ethos
During a speech apologizing for racial remarks made by a member of the police department, the Chief of Police avoided making eye contact with the audience. According to research on the role of nonverbal communication in public speaking, the audience was likely to perceive the police chief as
insincere
While working on the body of your speech, you see the need to let the audience know what the upcoming sub points will be. You decide to add a(n)
internal preview
Which of the following does your textbook mention as an advantage of extemporaneous delivery
it allows greater spontaneity than does speaking from a manuscript
According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?
it is hard for the audience to keep track of too many points
According to the advice given in your textbook, if you make a mistake when you are giving a speech, the best thing to do is
keep going because your audience doesn't know what you had planned to say
When business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank ____________ number one.
listening
Natasha's persuasive speech contained the following statement: When schools switch to a year-round schedule, students won't have time to forget what they've learned, because the breaks between sessions will be shorter. And studies have shown that students in year-round schools outperform students in traditional schools in subjects like math and science. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speech on question of policy did Natasha address in this excerpt?
practicality
According to your textbook, persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to
present their evidence fairly and accurately, learn about all sides of an issue, make sure their goals are ethically sound
"When you see your street, see my street; when you see your house, see my house; when you see our children, see my children" is an example of
repetition
According to your textbook, in addition to reinforcing the central idea, a speech conclusion should also
signal the end of the speech
"Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere" is an example of
simile
Good speech delivery
sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear: I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal. II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones. III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve. These main points are arranged in __________ order.
spatial
Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a way to improve your listening?
suspend judgement until you hear all the speaker has to say
The __________ is the portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade
target audience
Diego needs to make an impromptu response to another speaker at a staff meeting. Your textbook recommends that he should do all of the following except
tell the audience how nervous he is about impromptu speaking
Which of the following statements about speaker credibility is true?
the same speaker can have high credibility for an audience and low credibility for another audience
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches
think of your speech as an act of communication
Which of the following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking immediate action
to persuade my audience to write their legislators in support of stiffening driver's license requirements for people over the age of 75
Here are the main points for a speech explaining the reasons for the current shortage of teachers. I. Teachers are leaving the profession because of low pay II. Teachers are leaving the profession because of excessive bureaucracy. III. Teachers are leaving the profession because of inadequate facilities. These main points are arranged in ___________ order.
topical
If the following connective were used before the third main point of an informative speech about charter schools, the speech would most likely be organized in ____________ order.
topical
Which of the following organizational patterns is used more than any other method of speech organization because of its applicability to almost any subject
topical
Words or phrases that indicate when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving on to another are called
transitions
As explained in your textbook, when giving an informative speech, you should take special care to
translate technical information into everyday language
_________ lets you know how your message is being received
feedback
A local landlord with a reputation for failing to return security deposits at the end of a lease has been invited to present his viewpoint at a meeting of the local tenants union. To everyone's surprise, the landlord accepts the invitation despite the fact that he will be facing an audience with a decidedly negative view of its integrity. What factor will the landlord have to overcome if his speech is to have any chance of being persuasive?
low initial credibility
According to your textbook, when you reach the end of your speech, you should
maintain eye contact for a few moments to let your last line sink in
According to your textbook, as a persuasive speaker, your two major concerns with respect to reasoning are to
make sure your reasoning is sound and convincing
"Success attained after walking through the minefields of adversity is sweet indeed" is an example of
metaphor
Regardless of whether your aim is to encourage passive agreement or immediate action, you must deal with three basic issues whenever you discuss a question of policy. They are
need, plan, and practicality
Using evidence is especially critical in a persuasive speech when your target audience
opposes your point of view
According to your textbook, ___________ plagiarism occurs when a speaker copies word for word from two or three sources
patchwork
"To persuade my audience that colleges should adhere to stricter standards when investigating and deciding cases of sexual assault on campus" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
policy
Persuasive speeches on questions of __________ argue for or against particular courses of action
policy
Heather gave her persuasive speech on the problem of teenage alcoholism. In her first main point, she showed how serious the problem is. In her second main point, she explained why the problem had reached its current proportions. In her third main point, she presented some ways of coping with the problem. What organizational pattern did Heather use in her speech?
problem-cause-solution
Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on the dangers of a cyber attack on the U.S. power grid. I. the nation's electrical power grid is in increasing danger of a cyber attack that would shut down the country. II. This problem can only be solved by extensive cooperation between government and industry. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.
problem-solution
If you give a persuasive speech, advocating a change in policy, your main points often will fall naturally into _________ order.
problem-solution
The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which patters of organization? I. The shortage of nurses has become a serious national problem. II. The problem can be solved by offering nurses better salaries and better working conditions
problem-solution
The conclusion of a speech is an appropriate time to
reinforce your listeners commitment to the central idea
Which of the following is a major objective of a speech introduction?
reveal the topic
