Humanities Final

graphs

________ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns.

true

communication skills , including public speaking, are more often to employers than a job candidate's undergraduate major.

true

if you're unsure where to find a source or a particular piece of information in the library, your textbook recommends that you ask a librarian for help

central idea

"The value of a classic car is determined by it's condition, it's rarity, and it's desirability to collectors" is an example of a

concept

"To inform my audience about the major elements of film theory" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)

inform

when the general purpose of your speech is to ______, you act primarily as a teacher or a lecturer

a. clustering b. taking a personal inventory c. conducting an internet search D. ALL OF THE ABOVE e. a & c only

which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming an idea for a speech topic?

visualize yourself giving a successful speech

which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?

Cite the sources of all quotations and paraphrases in your speech

which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to steer clear of incremental plagiarism

a. develop a strategy to search for specific terms you want to find. b. type specific questions into the search box c. explore specialized Google resources such as news, books, and scholar. D. ALL OF THE ABOVE e. a &c only

which of the following does your textbook recommend as ways to help narrow a google search to make it more effective?

using language appropriately

which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language?

a line graph

which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to illustrate the rising cost of a college degree?

a preview statement

which of the following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech

empathetic

Sarah is listening to her roommate to provide emotional support in a time of distress. according to your textbook, Sarah is engaged in ____ listening

false

a speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.

a. be creative in structuring the speech b. use colorful, descriptive language c. describe an exciting experience D. ALL OF THE ABOVE e. b &c only

which of the following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom speech?

chronological

which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "to inform my audience about the major steps in setting up a home aquarium?"

false

you should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic

using language technically

each of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking except

topical

for his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed down by his polish grandparents. according to your textbook, peter's speech will most likely be organized in _______ order.

sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed

good speech delivery

establish her credibility on the topic

if Scarlett Johansson were to deliver a speech on international diplomacy, her main task in the introduction would be to

a bar graph

if you wanted to compare the current infant mortality rate, average lifespan, and cost of living in the United States and Denmark, which type of visual aid should you probably use?

spatial

if your specific purpose statement were "to inform my audience about the different layers of the atmosphere," you would probably organize your speech in ____ order.

topical

if your specific purpose statement were "to inform my audience about the major features of four American quilt patterns" you would probably organize your speech in _____ order

chronological

if your specific purpose were "to inform my audience of the major steps in an effective job interview," you would probably organize your speech in _____ order.

True

in order to learn your first speech well enough to. deliver it extemporaneously , you need to practice it out loud

appreciative

lance is enjoying Aziz ansari's stand up comedy routine at the civic center. according to your textbook, lance is engaged in ____ listening.

true

supporting materials that are used to prove or disprove something are called evidence

false

trying to memorize a speech is a good way to ensure that you'll communicate with your audience with conversational directness and sincerity

extended examples

using ____ is the best way to pull listeners into your speeches

true

using signposts such as "First...;second,...." etc, is a good way to appear organized and confident when giving an impromptu speech

a. enhance the clarity of a speaker's ideas b. make information more interesting to listeners c. help listeners retain a speaker's idea D. ALL OF THE ABOVE e. a &b only

visual aids are often helpful to a speaker because they can

ethos

what contemporary researchers term credibility, Aristotle termed

listening

when business manager are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank ______ number one

persuade

when the general purpose of your speech is to _____, you act primarily as an advocate

chronological order

when the main parts of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in

false

when you discuss a question of policy, you must deal with three basic issues-attention, plan, and action

Adrenaline

when you experience stage fright, your body is producing extra ______, a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.

a way to make a difference in something we care about

when your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means public speaking is

avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender

which of the following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use of inclusive language in public speaking?

end with a quotation

which of the following does your textbook mention as a means of reinforcing the central idea in the conclusion of a speech?

personalize your ideas

examples are especially helpful as supporting materials because they

a. gestures b.eye contact c. rate of speech D. ALL OF THE ABOVE e. a & b only

nonverbal communication includes a speaker's

Articles in scholarly journals

Academic databases are the best place to look for

a group of two people is

According to your textbook, a dyad is

red herring

According to your textbook, a fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion is called

answer listeners' objection to your position

According to your textbook, it is especially important to use evidence in a persuasive speech in order to

gives meaning to events

According to your textbook, language is important because it

a. learn about all sides of an issue b. use visual aids when discussing practicality c. present their evidence fairly and accurately d. all of the above E. A AND C ONLY

According to your textbook, persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to

pronunciation

According to your textbook, saying "feb-u-ary" instead of "feb-ru-ary" is an error in

formulating the specific purpose

According to your textbook, what is the most important early step in the process of developing a successful speech?

a. Developing a Search Strategy b. using Bing instead of google c. typing a specific question into the search box d.all of the above E. A & C ONLY

According to your textbook, you can make an internet search more precise by

Arouse an emotional response

As a speaker, you would probably use more connotative words if you wanted to

a. demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked b. violates current standards of political correctness on college campuses c. undermines the right of all groups in the US to express their ideas d. all of the above E. A AND C ONLY

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name calling and other forms of abusive language because such language

a. participation need b. task needs c. maintenance needs d. all of the above E. B AND C ONLY

As explained in your textbook, the leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups include

A speaker's personal appearance should be in keeping with the occasion of the speech

Ivory will be giving a presentation for her company to a group of potential clients visiting from Germany, and she is deciding what to wear. According to your textbook, which of the following statements about the role of personal appearance in speechmaking should she keep in mind when making her decision?

vocalized pauses

Malcolm said "um" or "uh" every time he got to a new Powerpoint slide in this informative speech. His instructor told Malcolm to reduce the number of _____ in his next speech

demographic audience analysis

One of the ways speakers analyze audiences is by looking at traits such as age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, group membership, and racial, ethnic and cultural background. According to your textbook, what is this called?

authorship, sponsorship, recency

What are the three criteria discussed in your textbook for assessing the soundness of documents found on the Internet?

speakers should look at the audience about 80 to 90 percent of the time they are talking

What does your textbook say about eye contact for public speakers who address audiences in the United States?

Keep visual aids simple

Which of the following does your textbook present as a guideline for preparing visual aids?

a developer urging the city council to build a new convention center

Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking?

Be fully prepared for each speech

Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speechmaking?

encyclopedia

Who's who among asian Americans is an example of a(n)

hypothetical example

according to your textbook, a(n) ________ is an imaginary story that makes a general point.

a. how clearly the audience understands the speech b. how the audience views the competence of the speaker. c. how confident the speaker feels about his or her delivery. D. ALL OF THE ABOVE e. a &b only

according to your textbook, how well a speech is organized likely will influence

false

according to your textbook, in the absence of a full magazine or journal article, you should cite the abstract of the article instead

true

according to your textbook, it is usually best to prepare the body of the speech before the introduction.

a. they are convinced by the speaker's reasoning b. they perceive the speaker as having high credibility c. they are won hover by the speaker's evidence D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

according to your textbook, people are persuaded by a speaker, in part, because

derived credibility

according to your textbook, the credibility of a speaker produced by everything the speaker says or does during the speech itself is called

looking directly at the audience without saying a word

according to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the front of the room is...

formulating criteria for judging the best solution

according to your textbook, which of the following is a task need of a problem solving small group?

a jury trial

as explained in your textbook, at which of the following would you be most likely to hear a persuasive speech on a question of fact?

the introduction, the body, and the conclusion

as explained in your textbook, the three main parts of the speech are called

a. all participants are potentially speakers and listeners b. the group must be small enough c. the group assembles for a particular purpose D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

as explained in your textbook, which of the following is a characteristics of a small group?

keep the discussion on track

as explained in your textbook, which of the following is a responsibility of every member in a small group?

frame of reference

as you listen to a speech about campus crime, you relate to the speaker's ideas to your own knowledge, goals, and experience. According to your textbook, you are filtering the speech through your own

open-ended questions

as your textbook explains, a questionnaire item that gives the respondent the widest freedom in answering is called a(n)

emotional

as your textbook explains, connotative meaning gives words their _____ power

cover a single aspect of the topic

as your textbook explains, each main point of your speech should

-telling a story for maximum impact -Tailoring your message to your audience -organizing your thoughts logically -ALL OF THE ABOVE

as your textbook explains, many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. these skills include:

false

as your textbook states, texting, tweeting, and other forms of electronic communication have significantly reduced the need for public speaking

a. choosing the speech topic b. preparing the speech c. presenting the speech D. ALL OF THE ABOVE e. a &b only

audience adaptation is an important factor in which of the following?

false

because everyone knows that a persuasive speaker's goal is to influence the audience's belief or actions, questions of ethics are less important in persuasive speaking than in other kinds of speaking.

comprehensive

brad is listening to a speaker explain how some new computer software works so brad can use it in his business. According to your textbook, brad is engaged in ________ listening.

vocal variety

changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume are referred to as

concepts

speeches about ______ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches.

nonverbal communication

communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words

true

competence and character are the most important factors affecting a speaker's credibility

true

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

ethical

speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy _________ responsibilities

false

establishing common ground with an audience is especially important in the conclusion of a persuasive speech

Relate topic to audience

even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always

true

moving listeners from being strongly opposed to a speaker's position to being only moderately opposed would be a sign of a successful persuasive speech

persuasive

of all the kinds of speechmaking, _____ speaking is the most complex and the most challenging.

true

one way for a persuasive speaker to uphold the ethical obligations for speechmaking is to learn about all sides of an issue

true

people need effective listening skills in almost all occupations

listening

people spend more time ______ in any other communication activity

policy

persuasive speeches on questions of _____ argue for or against particular courses of action.

cliches

phrases such as "dry as a bone", "clear as a bell", "dark as night" and "smart as a whip" should be avoided in speeches b/c they are

persuasive

problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing _________ speeches

true

research has shown that using visual aids can increase the audience's retention of a speaker's message.

true

research indicates that even when we listen carefully, we understand and retain only about half of what we hear.

false

research shows that skeptical listeners are more likely to be persuaded by evidence they are already familiar with than by evidence that is new to them

false

research suggests that connectives are less important in speeches to inform than in speeded to persuade

critical

tara's campus has invited several travel agents to speak to the group about their best deals on trips for spring break. As tara listens, she is deciding which travel package is the best one for her. During the presentations, she is engaged in which form of listening?

body

the ______ is the longest and most important part of the speech.

a. written as a complete sentence b. expressed as a statement, not a question. c. devoid of figurative language D. ALL OF THE ABOVE e. a & b only

the central idea of a speech should be

false

the credibility of a speaker before he or she starts to speak is called derived credibility

listeners are concerned above all with how a speech will affect them

the fact that audiences are egocentric means that

true

the first responsibility of a speaker is to make sure her or his goal is ethically sound

false

the first step in Monroe's motivated sequence is to convince the audience that there is a need for audience

quantify the speakers ideas

the main value of using statistics in a speech is to

the average

the mean is the statistical measure that corresponds to what is popularly called

true

the more abstract a word, the more ambiguous it will be

false

the most effective way to deliver an extended example with all of its rich detail is to read it directly from your notes

False

the primary purpose of speechmaking is to demonstrate your command of the topic

global plagiarism, patchwork plagiarism, and incremental plagiarism

the three kinds of plagiarism discussed in your textbook are

false

to function effectively, a small group needs a specific leader