COM Week 8 Quiz

When using humor in a special occasion speech, which of the following is not suggested?

-apologize if others laugh -explain the humor if it is not initially understood

What guidelines should you follow when delivering a eulogy?

-balance delivery and emotion -refer to the family of the deceased -commemorate life not death -be positive but realistic ALL OF ABOVE

The difference between hearing and listening

-hearing is effortless, but listening is mindful and intentional -listening requires strong motivation and attention, but hearing is an automatic human response to speech -listening depends on hearing, but hearing does not depend on listening

What are the three elements that should be included in a speech of acceptance?

-tell the people listening to your speech why the award is meaningful to you -thank those giving the award -thank those that helped you

What is formative feedback?

a process of constant feedback in which speakers continually adjust their remarks based on their listeners vice versa

Dwight is primarily interested in finding out what the speaker wants. Dwight is a ___________ listener.

action oriented

Jim is interested in whether a message makes sense, what it means, and whether it's accurate. Jim is a ________ listeners.

content-oriented

Blank listeners are aware of whether a speaker is delivering a factual message or a message based on opinion, and they are also aware of the interplay between their own opinions and facts as they listen to messages.

critical

Blank listening is a developed skill that allows listeners to discern the difference between a valid message and an illogical one.

critical

People who deliver blank are typically experts in a given area who are invited to speak at a conference, convention, or other event.

keynote speeches

Listening to a speech with an open mind means

listening in order to learn

Blank noise is caused by a listener's confusion over the meanings of words used by a speaker.

semantic

A blank should tell the audience about the speaker's topic, why the speaker is qualified, and why the audience should listen.

speech of introduction

A speech that is brief, intends to focus attention on a person that are not the speaker, and should be accessible for everyone who hears it, is which type of special occasion speech?

toast