final for communication

Most library catalogues allow you to search for books by Select one: a. title. b. author. c. keyword. d. All answers are correct.

All answers are correct

What does critical thinking include? Select one: a. All answers are correct b. Judging the credibility of statements c. Seeing the relationship among ideas d. Assessing the soundness of evidence

All answers are correct

Which of the following is likely to help you deal with nervousness in your speeches? Select one: a. Being thoroughly prepared for each speech assignment b. Visualizing yourself delivering a strong speech c. All answers are correct d. Focus on communicating rather than on your nervousness

All answers are correct

The library resources discussed in this chapter include Select one: a. academic databases. b. All answers are correct. c. reference works. d. newspaper and periodical database.

All answers are correct.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for doing speech research? Select one: a. Think about your materials as you research. b. Take notes efficiently. c. Start early. d. All answers are correct.

All answers are correct.

____________ is a method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas. Select one: a. Brainstorming b. Symbolism c. Imaging d. Channeling

Brainstorming

What are the two kinds of listening most closely tied to critical thinking? Select one: a. Empathic listening and comprehensive listening b. Comprehensive listening and critical listening c. Critical listening and empathic listening d. Appreciative listening and empathic listening

Comprehensive listening and critical listening

______ is the branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs. Select one: a. Theology b. Ethics c. Metaphysics d. Linguistics

Ethics

After conducting a research interview, you should wait a few days to review and transcribe your notes. Select one: True False

False

Although the specific purpose statement for a speech should not be phrased as a question, it is acceptable to phrase the central idea as a question. Select one: True False

False

Language mirrors reality. Select one: True False

False

Reasoning from principle involves moving from a specific principle to a general conclusion. Select one: True False

False

When taking research notes, you should only write down information that you know you will use in your speech. Select one: True False

False

Your textbook recommends using abstractions as a way to clarify ideas in an informative speech. Select one: True False

False

While listening to a speech about gun control, Scott thought back to his experiences as an intern with the police department and decided that the speaker was knowledgeable about the subject. What was Scott doing? Select one: a. Missing the message due to the error of ethnocentrism b. Filtering the message through his frame of reference c. Sending feedback about the message to the speaker d. Empowering the speaker to make a change in the world

Filtering the message through his frame of reference

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement: "To persuade my audience that our state legislature should protect Internet privacy and increase spending for education." Select one: a. It expresses the speaker's opinion. b. All answers are correct. c. It contains two unrelated ideas. d. It's too political.

It contains two unrelated ideas.

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement: "Why should the university raise tuition?" Select one: a. All answers are correct. b. It's too technical. c. It's expressed as a question. d. It's too specific.

It's expressed as a question.

Identify the flaw in the following central idea for a speech: "Something should be done about rising sea levels." Select one: a. It's too trivial. b. It's too impersonal. c. It's too persuasive. d. It's too vague.

It's too vague.

A good rule of thumb to follow in outlining is to use symbols to represent specific sections of the outline such as the main ideas, consistently throughout outline. That is, if Roman Numerals represent the main ideas in an outline, then use Roman Numerals to represent main ideas throughout the outline. Select one: True False

True

A hypothetical example is an example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation. Select one: True False

True

Even though a speaking outline should be kept as brief as possible, you should usually write out quotations in full. Select one: True False

True

The central idea for a speech should be stated as a full sentence. Select one: True False

True

Using inclusive language is an important part of being an audience-centered public speaker. Select one: True False

True

You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech. Select one: True False

True

Knowing that you are aware of the definition of a problem, which of the following statements would fit the definition of a problems. Select one: a. ULM Students had never complained about the quality of the food in the student cafeteria until recently. b. A recent survey strongly suggests that ULM students are satisfied with the curriculum in their degree plan. c. ULM Students continue to this day to rate their professors high on teaching effectiveness. d. ULM students perceive the campus grounds as being well maintained.

ULM Students had never complained about the quality of the food in the student cafeteria until recently.

Which recommendation is a way to help you deal with nervousness in your speeches? Select one: a. All answers are correct. b. Be prepared to fail in your first few speeches. c. Tell the audience how nervous you get when speaking. d. Work especially hard on your speech introduction.

Work especially hard on your speech introduction.

A preparation outline should include Select one: a. all answers are correct b. a bibliography c. research notes d. delivery cues

a bibliography

The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?How can we take my opponent's proposed education bill seriously? After all, he flunked out of high school. Select one: a. slippery slope b. ad hominem c. bandwagon d. appeal to tradition

ad hominem

____________ is repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words. Select one: a. antithesis b. parallelism c. personification d. alliteration

alliteration

When a professor makes the following statement in class, "much like a gardener is expecting a higher yield of return for his investment in time devoted to his crops/plants, so is a professor expecting more from his or her students in the amount of learning retained in the end of a term," is using a/an: Select one: a. statistic b. analogy/comparison c. example d. testimony/quote

analogy/comparison

Listening for pleasure or enjoyment is called ___ listening. Select one: a. appreciative b. empathic c. comprehensive d. sympathetic

appreciative

Audience-centeredness involves keeping your audience foremost in mind Select one: a. at every step of speech preparation and presentation. b. when you deliver your speech. c. when you organize and outline your speech. d. when you choose a topic for your speech.

at every step of speech preparation and presentation.

The ____________ lists all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by a library. Select one: a. Dewey decimal system b. catalogue c. index d. file

catalogue

If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the four major steps in building a loft," you would probably organize your speech in a ____________ order. Select one: a. spatial b. problem-cause-solution c. causal d. chronological

chronological

Which of the following is the most general and abstract? Select one: a. lecture b. Biology 1001 Lecture c. communication d. speech

communication

Symbolic interaction for the purpose of exchanging meaning defines: Select one: a. organizational communication b. intrapersonal communcation c. communication in general d. mass communication

communication in general

A speaker's credibility is affected above all by how the audience regards the speaker's Select one: a. education and notoriety b. competence and character c. reputation and rationality d. celebrity and judgment

competence and character

IM refers to: Select one: a. covert talk b. over talk c. incessant message from an outside source d. image makers

covert talk

____________ is the audience's perception of how qualified a speaker is to speak on a given topic. Select one: a. credibility b. prestige c. attractiveness d. rectitude

credibility

If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of troglodytes, you would probably include a ____________ in your introduction. Select one: a. startling statement b. definition c. personal story d. narrative

definition

At a coffee shop on campus, Rachel listens to her friend Shanti discuss his feelings about his mother's recent death, she feels his grief as though it was hers. According to your textbook, Rachel is engaged in ____ listening. Select one: a. critical b. appreciative c. empathic d. active

empathic

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________ in the introduction of your speech. Select one: a. establish goodwill toward the audience b. state your topic clearly and concisely c. preview the main points of the speech d. get the audience's attention

establish goodwill toward the audience

Because speech making is a form of power, it carries with it heavy ______ responsibilities. Select one: a. sociological b. psychological c. ethical d. medical

ethical

A(n) ____________ is a specific case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, conditions, experiences, or the like. Select one: a. example b. hyperbole c. phenomenon

example

A mode of delivery where the speaker speaks in a conversational tone, has carefully prepared and is audience focused rather than note bound. Select one: a. manuscript b. extemporaneous c. impromptu d. memorized

extemporaneous

Adapting your message to the needs of a particular audience means that you must inevitably compromise your beliefs. True or false? Select one: True False

false

Hearing and listening are identical. Select one: True False

false

It is only necessary for a speaker to identify his or her source when quoting verbatim—not when paraphrasing. Select one: True False

false

The larger an audience becomes, the greater is the speaker's ethical responsibility to be fully prepared. Select one: True False

false

Tim says to his friend Marcus, "Hey read my English paper for me and let me know what you think." Tim is requesting what type of information from Marcus? Select one: a. feedforward b. Marcus' contact information c. feedback d. noise

feedback

The primary purpose of speechmaking is to Select one: a. display your knowledge about a topic. b. promote your ethical standards c. gain a desired response from listeners. d. enhance the audience's self-concept

gain a desired response from listeners.

Which of the following is one of the five canons of public speaking? Select one: a. roman numerals b. twerking c. intention d. invention

invention

Dr. Kristin Lutz is preparing an informative speech on the genetic relationship between twins for a group of expectant parents. The most important factor Dr. Lutz should consider when analyzing her audience is probably its Select one: a. disposition toward the speaker. b. size. c. knowledge of the topic. d. cultural background.

knowledge of the topic.

When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, _____ delivery is most appropriate. Select one: a. ceremonial b. impersonal c. manuscript d. extemporaneous

manuscript

Analyzing your audience is one step in preparing to speak that: Select one: a. may an increase a public speaker's chances of engaging his or her audience. b. is a required step only for male public speakers because they are one's to first offend their audience. c.is a required step only for female public speaker's. d. is a waste of the speaker's time.

may an increase a public speaker's chances of engaging his or her audience.

A direct appeal to your audience for action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) ____________ speech. Select one: a. entertainment b. persuasive c. commemorative d. informative

persuasive

A raised eyebrow, two steps forward, and gesturing the sign for "okay" are all examples of: Select one: a. physical delivery b. verbal delivery

physical delivery

A ____________ identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech. Select one: a. goodwill statement b. transition statement c. credibility statement d. preview statement

preview statement

One of the most effective and easiest treatments/methods for managing IM is to: Select one: a. ignore that you are engaged in full IM mode. b. simply increase the number of episodes of IM throughout your day. c. simply be aware you are engaging in IM and then make a conscious choice to stop the self-talk. d. simply ignore the fact you are engaging in IM.

simply be aware you are engaging in IM and then make a conscious choice to stop the self-talk.

f your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major land regions in Spain," you would probably organize your speech in _____________________ order. Select one: a. sequential b. topical c. spatial d. chronological

spatial

A ____________ outline is a brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech. Select one: a. visual b. final c. speaking d. full-sentence

speaking

If there is no clearly identified author for a document on the Internet, you should try to determine the ____________ that is responsible for the document. Select one: a. sponsoring organization b. ghost writer c. Collaborator d. mentor

sponsoring organization

Which of following pieces of evidence can reduce phenomenon to more manageable portions, especially when using data from research studies? Select one or more: a. statistics b. comparisons c. quotes d. examples

statistics

According to Dr. Thameling's lecture, anxiety, conflict, and _____________________________ can spark the tendency to engage in internal monologue to the point where one cannot concentrate on the here and now. Select one: a. sleep b. stillness c. stress d. stamina

stress

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a/an: Select one: a. entertainer b. teacher c. motivator d. advocate

teacher

Even though there can be gray areas when it comes to assessing a speaker's goals, it is still necessary to ask ethical questions about those goals. Select one: True False

true

Gazing into your friends eyes, tapping someone on the shoulder to get their attention, and raising your voice to be heard are all examples of non-verbal communication? Select one: True False

true

Good delivery does not call attention to itself. Select one: True False

true

People spend more time listening than doing any other communicative activity. Select one: True False

true

To establish whether or not something is a problem, a speaker must demonstrate that the current state of events (such as, voter apathy) exists and has moved from the ideal (that the majority of citizens are exercising their right vote and are showing-up at the voting polls)? Select one: True False

true

One-to-many communication defines: Select one: a. interpersonal communication b. public speaking c. small group communication d. mass communication

public speaking

What should public speakers do to avoid ethnocentrism? Select one: a. Show respect for the cultures of the people they address b. Assume that their personal values are shared by all the audience c. Agree with the beliefs of all groups and cultures d. All answers are correct

Show respect for the cultures of the people they address

What is the central idea of a speech with the following main points? I. Isabel Baumfree was born into slavery in the state of New York during the 1790s. II. After undergoing a conversion experience and changing her name to Sojourner Truth, she began preaching during the 1840s. III. Over the next few decades, she became a celebrated speaker for various reform causes. Select one: a. Sojourner Truth: From Slavery to Freedom b. To inform my audience about the life of Sojourner Truth. c. the life of Sojourner Truth d. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, underwent a conversion experience, and became a speaker for various reform causes.

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, underwent a conversion experience, and became a speaker for various reform causes.

What is the first step toward improving your listening skills? Select one: a. Develop note-taking skills b. Concentrate on a speaker's evidence c. Take listening seriously d. Accept the speaker's frame of reference

Take listening seriously

Excessive internal monologue is a problem because it is an in-the-head self-talk activity that: Select one: a. has no cure b. has no known origins c. interferes with effective listening d. interferes with hormone production from the pituitary gland.

interferes with effective listening

A synonymous term for covert/hidden self talk/communication: Select one: a. interpersonal communication b. facebook c. mass communication d. internal monologue (IM)

internal monologue (IM)

One-on-one communication defines: Select one: a. small group communication b. mass communication c. interpersonal communication d. public speaking

interpersonal communication

A friend texts you to ask your help with a public speaking assignment. He/she asks, "What is the best principle to follow when it comes to movement?" You text back to him/her, "You should move ________________________." Select one: a. purposefully b. randomly c. erratically d. timidly

purposefully

A ____________ is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud. Select one: a. rhetorical question b. neutral question c. latent question d. nonverbal question

rhetorical question

Sally treats her chronic headaches with a quick fix remedy (such as reaching for aspirin) instead of making an appointment with her doctor to determine the source of the headaches. Sally's treatment choice would be considered a: Select one: a. symptomatic solution b. causal solution c. an ideal solution d. a long-term solution

symptomatic solution