coms 130

3) Which of the following is an advantage of using visual aids in a speech? a. increases clarity of message b. increases audience retention​ c. focuses audience attention on key points d. all of the above

all of the above

1) Which of the following characteristics best describes extemporaneous speaking? a. written out word for word b. delivered with no preparation c. allows flexibility for audience feedback d. making forceful gestures

allows flexibility for audience feedback

22) For her first speech, Rebekah plans to explain her interest in gymnastics 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? A) topical B) narrative C) chronological D) spatial

chronological

20) Actively participating in community or public affairs, not only by voting, but also by keeping up with the news, discussing issues with fellow citizens, and participating in civic and volunteer activities is the definition of what? A)Community engagement B) Civic engagement C) Communal engagement D) Common engagement

civic engagement

13) Joe is a former world weight lifter and professional body builder. He is preparing an informative speech on the abuse of steroids in physical fitness. Based on his personal experience, what quality would Joe most likely add to his speech? A) entertainment B) credibility C) mediocrity D) persuasion

credibility

7) The categorical factors that your textbook lists as contributing to communication apprehension include all of the following except: a) poor preparation b) emotional stress c) trait anxiety d) self-expectation e) fear of evaluation

emotional stress

19) The recommended speaking style for this class is __________. A) Manuscript B) Memorized C) Impromptu D) Extemporaneous

exemporaneous

17) A speaker using this delivery style will outline their speech beforehand, be flexible with the exact wording of their speech, and often use notecards for reference. This speaker is using a/an _____________ speech delivery style. A. Impromptu B. Extemporaneous C. Manuscript D. Memorization

extemporaneous

It is overly repetitious to restate the main points in the conclusion of a speech

false

Over the past half century, over half of all eligible Americans have voted in presidential elections.

false

When citing information from an Internet document, it is usually sufficient for a speaker to say, "I found the following information on the Web."

false

15) Most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches will A) sound much more spontaneous and relaxed. B) be assured that the speech content is current and fresh. C) feel more speaker apprehension. D) be more interested in the topic.

feel more speaker apprehension

2) Ceremonial speeches tend to: a. address the question of how to solve problems b. focus on values that draw people together c. focus of matters of justice d. address the truthfulness fact

focus on values that draw people together

21) Which of the following is one of the four major causes of poor listening discussed in your textbook? A) focusing on a speaker's appearance or delivery B) taking key-word notes during a speech C) suspending judgment about a speaker's ideas D) concentrating on a speaker's evidence and reasoning

focusing on a speakers appearance or delivery

8) Which of the following topics would best fit the chronological organizational pattern? A. The cause and effect of seasonal affective disorder B. How-to-build a remote control airplane C. The background, causes, and treatments for brain aneurisms D. A tour of the White House

how-to-build a remote control airplane

23) How does the following excerpt from a classroom speech violate the guidelines for using statistics presented in your textbook? "One magazine reports that U.S. consumers pay more than $300 billion a year on products to cover the manufacturers' liability costs. This amounts to a staggering $4,000 per household. On a specific basis, product liability costs account for $11.50 of every $12 dose of vaccine we give our children, and over $100 of the cost of a football helmet." A) It doesn't provide enough statistics. B) It doesn't identify the source of statistics. C) It doesn't use statistics to quantify ideas.

it doesn't identify the source of statistics

10) "Marissa's heart jumped with joy when she met the love of her life for the first time." This is an example of a(n) A. Simile B. Personification C. Metaphor D. Onomatopoeia

personification

12) These are words, phrases or sentences that tie the speech together. They are important because they allow the speaker to guide the audience smoothly from one point to the next A) transitions B) unity statements C) main points D) tie-ins

transitions

A good specific purpose is realistic.

true

Credibility is the audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic

true

18) Repeating the phrase, "Am I right?" throughout a speech, distracting the audience from the speakers message, is an example of ______________. A. Vocal Mannerisms B. Pronunciation C. Articulation D. Monotone Pitch

vocal mannerisms

16) Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? A) a business manager reporting on next year's budget B) an after-dinner speaker entertaining the audience with humorous stories C) a pastor urging parishioners to give to a building fund

a business manager reporting on next year's budget

9) Out of the twenty people surveyed in this class, fifteen have played poker before and out of those fifteen, ten said that Texas Hold'em is their favorite type of poker game. The previous sentence is taken from LeBron's introduction on the poker game Texas Hold'em. Which part of the introduction is represented here? A. Attention Getter B. Relevance Statement C. Credibility Statement D. Preview Statement

relevance statement

4) Which of the following is an example of a psychographic descriptor: a. Income category b. Religious affiliation c. Sedentary lifestyle d. Sex

religious affiliation

5) Which of the following claims is not informative? a. Drinking coffee has physical and psychological consequences. b. Several different types of natural disasters affect the USA each year. c. Smoking has negative impact on teenagers and should be prohibited. d. The introduction of an alien species can impact an ecosystem.

smoking has negative impact on teenagers and should be prohibited

11) "98% of COMS 130 students complain about having to do 4 speeches in one semester." This is an example of what type of supporting material? A. Extended example B. Fact C. Statistic D. Figurative Analogy

statistic

14) At what step of the speechmaking model is "consider the audience" no longer a concern? A) When practicing the speech B) The audience is a consideration at every step along the way C) When generating main ideas D) When gathering supporting materials

the audience is a consideration at every step along the way

6) As stated in your textbook, rhetoric includes all of the following traditions of scholarship and teaching except for the following: a) The tradition of rhetorical theory that dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. b) The critical analysis of public discourse in all its various forms. c) The critical analysis of counterpublics in all their various forms. d) The historical study of public address which focuses on what may be learned from speakers, speeches, social movements, and persuasive campaigns of the past

the critical analysis of counter publics in all their various forms

12) "Proper lawn care can improve residential property value" is an example of a. specific purpose b. thesis c. general purpose d. attention grabber

thesis