COMM 211 quizzes

"To inform my audience about the causes and effects of the Boxer Rebellion in China" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a[n]

event

A public speaker need only be concerned about ethics in the conclusion of a speech.

false

Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people or assuming that all members of the group are alike is called

stereotyping

The three kinds of plagiarism discussed in your textbook are

global plagiarism, patchwork plagiarism, and incremental plagiarism.

Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline?

he bibliography, a specific purpose statement, transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries, and the central idea

When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in

spatial order.

"Above all, you need to know . . ." is an example of a signpost.

true

"To inform my audience about the principles of social contract theory" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a concept.

true

A speaker's frame of reference and a listener's frame of reference will never be exactly the same.

true

Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order.

true

Nonverbal communication is based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words.

true

One advantage to doing a demonstration during your speech is that it reduces nervousness by providing an outlet for extra adrenaline.

true

Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point?

Two types of skin cancer are melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.

__________ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns.

Graphs

Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion of your first speech?

Let the audience know your speech is ending, Reinforce the central idea of your speech and End on a clever or thought-provoking note

A landlord with a bad reputation among students for her high rent, deceptive advertising, and refusal to return security deposits is speaking to a campus group about how the city's new zoning law will affect students. The most important factor the landlord should consider in her situational audience analysis is probably her listeners'

disposition toward the speaker.

According to your textbook, a __________ ending is a conclusion that builds force until reaching a peak of power and intensity.

crescendo

According to your textbook, which of the following is a demographic characteristic of a speech audience?

cultural background

What does your textbook mean when it recommends that you personalize your ideas in an informative speech?

Present your ideas in human terms that relate to the experience of the audience.

All statements made by a public speaker are protected under the free speech clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

False

Regardless of what other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech.

True

The visual framework of a preparation outline shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas.

True

Having spent two years in a television newsroom, Madison decided to give her informative speech on a that topic. Because she knew a lot about it and was comfortable speaking to an audience, she didn't spend much time preparing. As a result, her speech was poorly organized, ran overtime, and did not have a clear message. Which guideline for ethical public speaking discussed in your textbook did Madison fail to live up to?

Be fully prepared for each speech.

"The three kinds of bait used to attract fish are live bait, prepared bait, and artificial bait" is an example of a

central idea.

For her first speech, Rebekah plans to explain her interest in dance beginning with her childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern of organization discussed in your textbook will she use in her speech?

chronological

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the process of drying and storing garden herbs. I. The first step is to rinse the herbs. II. The second step is to dry the herbs. III. The third step is to strip the dried leaves. IV. The fourth step is to store the herbs properly. These main points are arranged in __________ order.

chronological

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for a speech topic?

clustering, taking a personal inventory, and conducting an Internet search

According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech include

communicating the speaker's information clearly, communicating the speaker's information accurately, and making the speaker's information meaningful to the audience.

Visual aids can be very useful to a speaker because they

enhance the clarity of a speaker's ideas.

The fact that audiences are egocentric means that

listeners interpret what you say on the basis of what they know and believe.

As explained by your textbook, "To inform my audience about the role of 1940s actress Hedy Lamarr in the development of cell phone technology" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a[n]

object

Two types of speech outlines discussed in your textbook are the

preparation outline and speaking outline.

Critical thinking is a way of thinking negatively about everything you hear in a speech.

False

Models are the best type of visual aid for presenting statistical information.

False

Using the power of visualization to control stage fright means that you should approach your speech as a performance in which the audience is looking for perfection.

false

According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to

get the interest and attention of the audience.

A political candidate is running for office and must give a speech that will lay out the details of her platform. The speech will be widely covered by newspapers and television. What kind of delivery is the candidate most likely to use?

manuscript

Good speech delivery

sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed.

The __________ expresses precisely what you hope to accomplish with your speech.

specific purpose

One way to establish your credibility in a speech introduction is to let the audience know the source of your expertise.

true

Public speaking is more highly structured than conversation.

true

Research shows that using personal terms such as "you" and "your" in an informative speech can increase listeners' understanding of the speaker's ideas.

true

Some nervousness before you speak is usually beneficial.

true

Speechmaking becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases.

true

The central idea is usually determined after the bulk of the research for a speech is completed.

true

The first step in speechmaking is choosing a topic for your speech.

true

When you adjust to the situation of a public speech, you are doing on a larger scale what you do every day in conversation.

true

According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is

trying to cover too much material.

While working on his speech, Lebron decided to use a visual showing the proportions of the U.S. federal budget spent in four major areas—defense, entitlement programs, non-entitlement programs, and miscellaneous spending. What type of visual aid should he use?

a pie graph

Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?

a restatement of the central idea

In her persuasive speech, Josina concluded with the following statement: So the next time you see flyers around campus announcing a blood drive, decide that this will be your moment to get involved—to do something worthwhile, to take a step that may help save someone's life. What method of concluding her speech did Josina use?

appeal to action

According to your textbook, saying "didja" instead of "did you" is an error in

articulation

The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech.

body

"Knowing how to deal with stress" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom because it

does not include a reference to the audience

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called an __________ speech.

extemporaneous

As your textbook explains, the speaker's message consists only of what the speaker says with language.

false

Because persuasion is such a complex process, juggling statistics and quoting out of context to maximize your persuasive effect are ethically acceptable in speeches to persuade

false

Clear organization is usually less important in speaking than in writing.

false

Egocentrism is the belief that one's culture is superior to all others.

false

Ethnocentrism is unique to western cultures such as those in the United States and Europe

false

Impromptu speaking gives more precise control over thought and language than does extemporaneous speaking.

false

Stating main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline.

false

The following is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for a speech: "The three major elements of the architectural style of Frank Lloyd Wright are low-pitched roofs, functional designs, and lines that blend into the landscape."

false

The need to adapt to the audience means that speechmakers must usually compromise their own beliefs or values.

false

The nonverbal messages that listeners send back to speakers are called feedback.

false