Communication 100 exam 1 study guide

Which of the following statements is true concerning the differences between written and spoke language?

Spoken language generally consists of short, familiar words.

Which of the following would be the best statement to use in speech on volunteerism to create immediacy with an audience?

I think we've all had those experiences where in giving we received so much in return.

Which of the following statements concerning appropriateness of topic selection is true?

If you are speaking to a culturally diverse audience, check to see what topics may be taboo for certain members.

Marcus plans to give a speech to convince his audience to vote in the upcoming campus elections. What is the general purpose of Marcus's speech?

to persuade

Manuel plans to give a speech on how to cast a fly-fishing rod. What is the specific purpose of Manuel's speech?

to teach the audience how to cast a rod

When speaking about the various majors available at her university, Mary divided her presentation by colleges: Majors in Engineering, Majors in Arts and Sciences, and Majors in Education. Mary's organizational pattern is ________.

topical

which of the following guidelines does the text recommend in regard to the level of abstraction of lanquage used in a speech

vary the levels of abstraction

active verbs imagery and figures of speech are helpful for achieving__________

vividness

Once the thesis is formulated, questions about the thesis help to generate __________.

your main points

Which of the following sources will enable you to secure the most reliable and valid research available?

academic research articles

Charlotte notices that her audience is starting to fidget and a few have begun putting away their materials. Charlotte needs to make one more crucial point before she ends her presentation. Her best course of action to adapt to her audience is to

acknowledge the audience's feedback and explain that she has one more important point to make that will be worth their time

in his i have a dream speech martin luther king jr remarked

alliteration

suggestions for achieving ________ in speaking style include: be economical, use specific terms and numbers, and use short, familiar terms

clarity

When citing references in an oral presentation, you should __________.

err on the side of citing too much information about a source than too little

In researching a topic for a speech, the best way to begin your search is generally by __________.

examining what you already know

Public speaking is defined as a(n) __________.

form of communication in which a speaker addresses a relatively large audience

In a speech, the introduction should

grab the audience's attention

Mitch plans to give a speech recounting the major struggles of the civil rights movement of the southern city in which he lives. The general purpose for Mitch's speech would be to

inform

In considering how knowledgeable your audience is about your topic, you should __________.

not confuse lack of knowledge with lack of intelligence.

In constructing sentences for an oral presentation, it is best to favor

positive over negative

J.N. us giving a speech on bird watching. one of his points is about the equipment birdwatchers need. which of the following would be the best way for J.N. ti state this point using an active verb.

to have an enjoyable bird watching experience choose the right equipment

Morgan is going to give a presentation on how to prepare a tax return. Which of the following would constitute a suitable thesis statement for Morgan's presentation?

"Preparing a tax return is a fairly simple process if you know what documents you need."

Which of the following statements concerning communication apprehension is true?

Gaining experience helps to reduce communication apprehension.

How does a story about the changes in technology her grandmother has experienced in the last 50 years fit into Ellen's speech on new technology?

It is supporting material.

In the introduction of his speech, Harold says,"I really dont know much about this subject, and I dont know how interested you might be in it but..." Harold's use of language suggests

Powerlessness through the use of disqualifiers

Which of the following is a suggestion in the text for managing public speaking anxiety?

Project confidence by standing tall and maintaining eye contact.

The __________ pattern is often useful in informative speeches in which you want to analyze two different theories, proposals, departments, or products in terms of their similarities and differences. a) comparison-and-contrast

comparison-and-contrast

During her speech on vacationing on the Greek island of Hydra, Katalina asks her audience to imagine a place where the sound of the sea and the wind are not interrupted by honking horns and screeching tires; a place where the only traffic sounds are the soft whir of bicycle tires on the pavement.

imagery

Millie has decided to speak on antiques for her 6 to 8 minute informative classroom speech . In helping Millie make her topic manageable, what would be the best advice to give her

it might be best to start dividing and subdividing your topic until you have something more specific than "antiques"

The __________ pattern is sometimes called the advantages-disadvantages pattern.

pro-and-con

A question aimed at making a statement or producing some type of desired effect is referred to as a...

rhetorical question

if you have determined that the audience may not be willing to listen to your ideas, you are well advised to

secure their attention early

The first step in preparing an effective public presentation is __________.

select a topic, purposes, and thesis.

The best organizational pattern for a presentation on the geographic weather patterns of the United States would be __________.

spatial

The __________ pattern of organization is useful in informative speeches in which you want to discuss how something is constructed and what it does.

structure-function

An acceptable way to close a presentation is to

thanking the audience

The thesis is ________.

the main idea that you want to convey to your audience.

analyzing the sociology of your audience includes considering

their religion