CST EXAM 2

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"Tigers can attack in a minute without warning, so they should never be kept as a pet. In my 22 years of working with tigers at the Columbus zoo, I have learned that tigers can be very volatile." This is an example of _____________

Credibility

Which does not describe what needs to be included in a scientific purpose statement?

Identify who will gain most from the speech

How does the problem-cause-solution pattern of organization differ from the problem-solution pattern?

It addresses larger causes A step is added to explain the causes that are contributing to the problem

Proving the overall impact of speech has on an audience is _____________

Relevancy

Using a sing-song pattern of speaking when we are nervous can be categorized as which type of vocal delivery?

Rhythm

What three things should be included in the conclusion part of a speech?

Signal at the end of the body part of your speech, review thesis and main points, clincher

Which of the following examples of audience analysis describes demographics?

age, sex, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, and education level and sexual orientation

A contact person within an organization or group you can talk with to obtain information about your future audience

an informant

Which question should NOT be considered when evaluating potential topics for a presentation? a) what is the general purpose of my speech? b) how smart is my audience? c) what topics are appropriate for the occasion? d) is this topic narrow enough?

b) how smart is my audience

All of the following are strategies to reduce anxiety about public speaking except: a) excersise b) memorizing your speech far in advanced c) think about your speech as if it were a conversation d) systematic desensitization

b) memorizing your speech far in advanced

Which is NOT a category of types of information we might seek to explain to an audience? a) objects b) people c) events d) processes e) concepts

b) people

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating research information? a) is the source in a position to know the information? b) how recent is the source? c) is this topic appropriate for me? d) is this source biased?

c) is this topic appropriate for me?

Which is NOT included in patterns for organization for informative speeches? a) chronological order b) spatial order c) latitudinal order d) topical order

c) latitudinal order

The perceived personal character, or credibility of the speaker, according to Aristotle is

ethos

Which of the following examples of audience analysis describes Artifacts?

everyday objects, pictures, company websites that indicate that audiences values, beliefs, and norms

T/F: Entristic rewards work much better than intrinsic rewards because the extrinsic reward last much longer

false

T/F: Once the need is established in Monroe's motivated sequence, the next step fulfills the need and is termed "action"

false

T/F: When giving the audience definitions for main words they may not be familiar with, it is important that you give only denotative meaning

false

T/F: While explaining the image on your slide, it is okay to turn your body away from the audience

false

T/F: You should consider your audience interests, needs, and intellectual levels when choosing an appropriate topic

false

Which example below does NOT represent a persuasive speech that questions policy?

parts of a bicycle that could prove unsafe

_____________ is how high or low your voice sounds when you speak

pitch

If you do not have time to survey your audience in advance of your speech, you could still discover demographic data and information about audience attitudes regarding specific issues through _________

polling

The presence of a podium in the speaking area has the most potential to threaten the effectiveness of which element of the speakers physical delivery?

posture

A speech about "how to eat an ice cream cone" is an example a/an...

process

When explaining the map of the zoo for a class field trip, which pattern for organization will be used in the presentation?

spatial

Which pattern is NOT part of the four patterns commonly used in persuasive speeches?

spatial

you can work to reduce your overalll communication apprehension levels by reducing which of the following

state communication apprehension

The principle of outlining that creates a hierarchy of ideas from general to specific is ___________

subordination

A presenter teaching about different student learning styles uses which pattern of organization?

topical

A connecting statement that lets your audience know you are moving from one part of the speech to another is __________

transition

T/F: A well organized speech can create a dialogic environment

true

T/F: A word that catches the audiences attention indicates where you are in the speech is a sign post

true

T/F: In Rhetoric, Aristotle argues that there are three means of persuasion; artistic proofs

true

T/F: Informative speaking is meant only to convey information

true

T/F: Numbers and statistics can be especially valuable for showing the extent of a problem or the likelihood that your audience will be impacted by an issue

true

T/F: Often a "how to speech" is about a process

true

T/F: Sometimes concepts use simple language and can be imagined easily but are difficult to believe cause they are counterintuitive

true

T/F: There are two types of outlines that can be used to organize a speech: Full sentence preparation outline and key word speaking outline

true

T/F: Vocalized pauses can hurt your credibility

true

T/F: You can ignite interest from an audience through conveying enthusiasm in your vocal delivery

true

T/F: sources like magazines and newspapers are intended for a more general audience

true


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