Exam 1 IME Tools

A rhetorical question: a. calls for listeners to inwardly contemplate the answer b. elicits an immediate verbal and/or nonverbal response c. is opposed to the topic and is therefore inappropriate d. should be used when audiences aren't paying attention e. usually has a political motivation and should be avoided

a

A transition is a phases or sentence that indicates that a speaker is moving from one point to another a. True b. False

a

A very important step to be taken in a speech introduction is to a. clearly explain the purpose of the speech b. do something dramatic to get attention c. exhibit the speakers animated personality d. relax the audience by making them laugh e. use abstract language to elicit a response

a

A working outline is a carefully constructed, detailed plan toward your full-sentence outline a. True b. False

a

Articulation is a. the ability to pronounce clearly a succession of syllables used in a word b. the flexibility to engage the audience in a responding to the main points c. a precise citiation and an exact quotation to support the thesis statement d. saying something in such a way as to suggest an opposite meaning e. the vocal agility of a speaker who generates and sustains attention

a

As a listener, you should a. be as open-minded as you can b. compare the speakers comments with your own knowledge c. maintain your own convictions with they differ from what the speaker says d. mak einferences about dishonestly If the speaker seems nervous e. refuse t olisten to a speaker with whom you disagree

a

Definitions should beused in such a way as to: a. clarify the speakers meanings to the whole audience b. develop details as deeply and minutely as possible c. establish the tone, beginning with the introduction d. impress the audience with the speakers knowledge e. maintain the flow of the speech for the whole time

a

In the problem-cause-colution format, you a. describe a problem, state what you think is the cause, and recommend a solution b. explain why something is a problem and convince listeners that action is urgent c. propose a plan that will prevent or reduce a specific set of problems in the future d. reveal a situation that will become a problem in the future, and propose change e. show how a historical problem was solved by addressing an unsuspected cause

a

Internal summaries can be helpful when the information within a specific main point is complicated a. True b. False

a

Meanings are in people not words a. True b. False

a

Plagiarism: a. is always serious, even if done by mistake b. is easily avoided by changing one or two words in a quotation c. isn't a problem if no one is harmed d. is not serious is done unintentionally e. is the nest way to be accurate

a

Saying "poor" instead of "burdened with impecuniouness" is an example of a. economy b. obscenity c. obscure language d. power e. variety

a

When you practice your speech, you should a. practice aloud while standing, the way you will actually present the speech b. practice over and over until you know your whole speech by heart c. practice the speech so you can get through the words and ideas very quickly d. stop yourseld whenever you make a mistake so you can correct the flaws e. time yourseld to make sure you have enough content to fill the time slot

a

Which of the following statements is true about taking a public speaking course? a. students who take a public speaking will have their fears of public speaking decrease. b. public speaking will help fine-tune your verbal skill sbut not your nonverbal skills c. oral communication skills are not rated highlu upon graduation by college graduations d. public speaking is not a course that will help you develop your critical thinking gskills e. public speaking is important for the business world but not for religious figures

a

A connotative meaning is: a. an analytical explanation of a conceptual word b. the idea suggested by or associated with a word c. a meaning created by a unique way of using a word d. the one, university agreed, meaning of the word. e. a popular, but incorrect, meaning of a word

b

A speech is most influential if it has a substantial number of main points a. True b. False

b

After listening to Charlie's Speech, Jack thinks about the speech and attempts to interpret charlies central message, What process is JAck exhibiting? a. encoding b. decoding c. communicating d. verbal delivery e. nonverbal feedback

b

Extemporaneous speaking is a. a carefule word-for-word reading of a prepared message b. delivery of a carefully planned and rehearsed speech using notes c. the delivery of a speech prepared by a person who can't atten d. the presentation of a short message with no advance preparation e. speaking that emphasizes meanings through subtle vocal cues

b

Having ethical intent is important a. but not as important as achieving a very important goal b. from the outset, so a speaker tells the truth as fully as possible c. if the audience is likely to really listen d. to earning a good grade in Public Speaking e. when th epurpose of the speech to persuade the audience

b

In a large auditorium, it is a good idea to a. put your notes on pages instead of cards b. speak more slowly and clearly than usual c. use your full-sentence outline for speaking d. wear bright colors so listeners can see you e. wear muted colors so listeners can't see you

b

In a smaller public speaking venue, you should a. make dramatic gestures and facial expressions b. manage your visual aids and notecards carefully c. pace back and fourth across the available space d. put notes on the lectern and hands in pockets e. refrain from using any presentation aids

b

Including a preview in the introduction to a speech a. increase the length of a speech to fill the time slot b. prepares the audience for what they will be hearing c. provides information about your expert sources d. reduces the need for people to listen to fine details e. undermines the impact of suprising information

b

Presentation aids enhance a speaker's credibility: a. by being good enough to "speak for themselves." b. if they are effective and skillfully produced and used c. when the images are vivid, creative, and unique d. when listeners pay more attention to them than to the speaker e. if the speaker designs, creates, and executes them

b

Restating your thesis in the conclusion a. is an exact, word-for-word repetition of your thesis statement b. reminds listeners of the major purpose or goal of the speech c. signals your steadfast, unshakable commitment to your beliefs d. tells the audience you have stayed on message consistently e. will most likely be boring to evene the most interested listeners

b

The conclusion of your speech is a. the best place to thank your audience for listening b. the last chance you have to drive home your ideas c. an opportunity to add any last minute comments d. where you present the most important information e. where you present the most memorable information

b

The denotative meaning of a word is: a. clear, even for a conceptual word b. essentially a dictionary definition c. the one meaning everyone shares d. the underlying significance e. universally understood

b

Truthfulness, accuracry, and honesty means a. as long as you don't blatantly lie, you are an ethical speaker b. distortion and exaggerations are violations of the relationship with the audience c. making sure the facts you choose o present are technicaly accurate d. our high ranking politicians should not lie e. sources of information are unimportant as long as the information itself is factual

b

A full sentence outline helps you a. be able to present the speech without putting any further thought into it b. create a memory-triggering device for presenting a speech without notes c. by giving a clear idea of how much time it will take to present the speech d. showcase your writing skills if you have them, and improve if you don't e. stop thinking about other ideas you could have pursued in the speech

c

Audiences are a. bored and not really listening anyways b. hostile; they want to see you mess up c. interested in what you have to say d. judgemental; attentive to mistakes e. unimportant; the speaker is important

c

Clarity is the use of language that a. analyzes the way words form, evolve, and convey meaning. b. gives an overview of everything the speech will address c. helps listeners understand ideas the way the speaker intends d. provides a precise, detailed, denotative definition of a term e. summarizes a main point and leads to a conclusion

c

Critial listening is important because a. it helps us reject persuasive messages b. it shows that we are paying focused attention to the speaker c. some communication contains half-truths and exaggeration d. some communication is about trivial topics e. some communication lacks a unifying theme

c

If you need to stand behind a high-tech console to operate a computer, you: a. can stay there through the whole speech b. must stand very tall and speak loudly c. will be isolated from your audience d. will escape the attention of listeners. e. will find it nimble and free of problems

c

Semntic noise occurs when a listener a. doesn't agree with the information presented in the speech b. has strong preconceived ideas about the topic c. is confused by the use of a particular word or phase d. is constructing counter-arguments in opposition to the message e. knows more about the topic than the speaker seems to

c

The main points in the body of the speech are: a. cues that help the audience give an appropriate response b. important facts and concepts your audience should know c. the key ideas to enable the speech to accomplish its purpose d. points during which you must reclaim audience attention e. seemingly small, but very important details that matter

c

The nonverbal aspects of delivery a. are the strategies a speaker uses to get audience attention b. determine whether or not the audience likes the speaker c. have a profound influence on audience comprehension d. help the speaker as he or she presents his or her message e. should be limited to presenting visual or audio aids

c

The perceotion that a speaker is honest and trustworthy is a. adaptation b. convergence c. credibility d. persuasion e. sensitivity

c

A concluding device is a. a captivating remark you wish listeners to contemplate b. a compelling statement specifically saved to be said last c. a directive statement telling the audience what to do d. the mental picture you want your members to remember e. a question leaving the listeners curious and motivated

d

A presentation aid can clarify when a. it adds variety and interest to the presentation b. it includes a substantial amount od detail c. it includes a substantial amount of text d. the information is unfamiliar and complicated e. it is sophisticated and well executed

d

One of the basic functions of a thesis statement is a> defininf the specific meanings of the terms you will use b. getting attention so you won't have to repeat anything c. identifying hostile and disruptive members of the audience d. letting the audience know what you will be talking about e. making sure the audience will be receptive to your message

d

Sopporting a claim by supporting all your claims with statistics a. be consistent by supporting all your claims with statistics b. give comparable statistics from three different expert sources c. include a substantial amount of sata for the sake of clarity d. make sure your audience understands the meaning correctly e. provide all the statistics from just one authoritative source

d

The use of humor in a speech introduction a. appeals to almost every kind of American audience b. challenges the audience to listen analytically c. disrupts the audience and keeps them from listening d. is risky; what some find funny, others find offensive, e. should be avoided if the sppech topic is religious

d

When a speech has an ineffective ending: a. listeners will be understanding and thank the speaker b. a speaker can hide it by asking if there are any questions c. the speaker should apologize and thank the audience d. the speech loses energy and the audience is disappointed e. the strength of the speech's message makes up for it

d

A common mistake made in a presentation aid is: a. failing to include an illustration b. having only one presentation aid. c. making it excessively large d. making it toom simple and boring e. putting on too much information

e

A metaphor is used to a. analyze a relationship between two ideas or things b. clarify the meaning of a complicated term c. define the various meanings of a single term d. emphasize specific differences between two things e. suggest a resemblance between two different things

e

A strong conclusion a. helps listeners forget weak areas within your speech b. impresses listeners even if the speech was mediocre c. includes a "thank you" followed by sitting back down d. is a visual repetition of your introductory remarks e. keeps listeners from being confused or dissappointed

e

In a study by sociologist Andrew Zekeri, which skills do college graduates find most useful unpon graduation? a. writing skills b. analytical skills c. mathematical skills d. researching skills e. oral communication skills

e

Organizing your ideas eases anxiety because a. if your thoughts are organized, you don't need an outline b. it ,ales it easier to commit your speech to memory c. you can fill in the details while you're presenting your speech d. your audience will be impressed, and that will ease your level of anxiety e. your main points are easier to remember if they are in a coherent order

e

When you play or display a presentation aid: a. at the end of the speech, ask listeners if they understtod them b. give your listeners credit for being able to interpret it themselves c. leave them on display throughout the duration of the speech d. simply play or show it allowing it to speak for itself e. you should explain what it shows that supports a main point

e

cultural differences within an audience mean that a. some audience members will be unable to understand concepts b. some audience members will not listen to a female speaker c. the speaker should emphasize the views of the dominant culture e. ther is no general sharing of values, assumptions and beliefs

e