Public speaking 1 final exam study guide

True

"Ethnocentrism" is the position that our world view is better than anyone else's.

true

"Um", "ah", "you know" are examples of vocalized pauses.

superiority

A communicator who makes confrontational statements is engaging in:

true

A dialect is the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation used by a group of people.

energy

A faster speaking rate, higher vocal pitch, and louder volume when speaking suggests

practicing a speech

A speaking outline is used for

True

According to more sophisticated communication models, the process of communication is impacted by noise.

Fear that you may not able to take accurate notes

All of the following are causes of listening anxiety EXCEPT: fear that you may not be able to take accurate notes fear that you will misunderstand a speaker's message fear that you won't be able to remember the speaker's message fear that you will be unprepared mentally for the information you may hear

incorporating vocal pauses

All of the following are recommended for managing your voice when delivering your speech EXCEPT incorporating vocal pauses. speaking loudly enough. varying rate, pitch, and volume. articulating words clearly.

generating as many ideas as possible until you find one that will work

All of the following are recommended parts of the brainstorming process EXCEPT generating as many ideas as possible until you find one that will work. writing down every idea- everything that comes to mind. avoiding evaluating your ideas. being as creative and imaginative as possible

use chest breathing

All of the following are strategies for breathing properly while delivering a speech EXCEPT Use chest breathing Stand or sit upright with your shoulders down and back Breathe in and out Speak as you exhale

revisioning

All of the following are strategies for building your speaking confidence EXCEPT: revisioning. visualization. relabeling. deep breathing.

increasing your narrative thinking

All of the following are transferable life skills learned in a public speaking course EXCEPT: increasing your narrative thinking. organizing ideas effectively. building your credibility. learning to listen reciprocally. critically analyzing a topic or idea.

How are you feeling today?

An example of an open-ended question is: How are you feeling today? Did you enjoy the movie? When is the concert? What is your name?

False

Appearance does not impact a speaker's credibility.

True

Aristotle is credited with identifying three proofs: logos, ethos, and pathos.

true

Because women's voices are often harder to hear than men's voices, women should speak at a higher volume and with a slightly lower pitch to help their audiences understand them.

True

Before selecting the topic for your speech, it is important to consider the audience you are speaking to.

True

Brainstorming for topic ideas should be done well before your speech date and should be done over several sessions.

All the answers are correct

Distance speaking involves: All the answers are correct. A human source sending a message to a human audience. Transmitting a presentation to various locations online. Researching a topic. Presenting ideas and information effectively. None of the answers are correct.

apologize for mistakes

During your speech, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: apologize for mistakes. focus on your audience. display a positive attitude. pay attention to audience feedback.

storytelling

Each of the following is one of the eight elements of audience-centered public speaking EXCEPT: storytelling. speaker. channel. noise.

False

Effectively planning and preparing for your speech along with the use of relaxation techniques will eliminate speech anxiety.

False

Ethnocentric listeners usually respond positively to a speaker who does not share their cultural background.

true

Extemporaneous speaking allows speakers to adjust to audience feedback.

true

Extemporaneous speeches require speakers to carefully research, organize and rehearse their speeches.

large audiences in big rooms

For any topic, a more forceful, passionate style of delivery is generally expected by

True

Giving the same or similar speech to multiple audiences is one of the best ways to build confidence and reduce speech anxiety.

True

Hearing a speech is different from listening to a speech

all of these answers are correct

How can you provide effective feedback to a speaker? All of these answers are correct. Identify what the speaker did well. Offer specific examples of areas for improvement. Make relevant comments.

to persuade

If the specific purpose for a speech is "to advocate for more recycling on campus", the speech likely has which general purpose?

to inform

If the specific purpose for a speech is "to educate the audience about nanotechnology", the speech likely has which general purpose?

inform

If the topic of your speech is rock climbing and your specific purpose is to familiarize your audience with basic rock climbing equipment, then the general purpose of your speech is to

False

If you misstate a point, get your ideas out of order, or mispronounce a word, you should quickly point out your mistake and apologize to the audience before moving on.

False

In audience-centered public speaking, the speaker is considered the starting point and the audience is the end point.

thoroughly plan, prepare, and practice your speech

In order to deliver a good speech, it is essential to:

all of these answers are correct

In selecting topic ideas, you should: All of these answers are correct. consider the audience. consider the setting and type of event. consider resource availability.

False

Including too few points is one of the biggest problems students encounter when learning tow to develop a topic.

True

It is a good idea to use all your senses when you are listening to a speech, in order to get clues about the speaker's feelings on the topic.

true

Keywords in a speaking outline identify topics or speaking points of primary interest or concern.

empathetic listening

Listening for the speaker's emotions is an example of :

False

Listening is the physical process of receiving sounds.

true

Managing your time effectively demonstrates respect for the audience.

False

Memory, the fourth "art" of public speaking, refers to strategies that help audience members remember speech content for as long as possible.

True

Mindfulness involves consciously focusing on a situation and maintaining awareness of what you say and how others respond.

False

Monotone is the best pitch to use when giving a speech.

false

Most cultural norms are explicit or stated.

True

Most public speaking situations require critical thinking.

focusing on the speaker's main point

Of the strategies below, which one is particularly important in both content listening and critical listening? focusing on the speaker's main points taking effective notes managing listening anxiety setting goals

True

Phrasing the thesis of your speech clearly helps you identify exactly what you want to say to your audience.

False

Pitch refers to the loudness of the speaker's voice.

feet and legs

Progressive relaxation exercises that focus specifically on relaxing your body before giving a speech target all of the following areas EXCEPT:feet and legs. hands and arms. mouth. tongue.

rhetoric

Public speaking in the time of the Greeks was called:

True

Public speaking is as much about listening as speaking.

true

Relabeling involves assigning positive words or phrases to the physical reactions and feelings associated with speech anxiety.

watching a recording of your speech

Research has found that which of the following types of speech practice greatly reduced the anxiety of college students who were especially anxious about public speaking?

False

Research shows that immediately after a lecture, listeners recall about 75 percent of what the speaker said.

listening

Selecting, assigning meaning to, responding to, and recalling sensory stimuli is part of what process?

False

Some speeches require more than one general purpose to be most effective

determine in advance if sitting or standing for the presentation will be the most practical

Speakers who use mobility aids should

False

Special occasions like awards ceremonies, company parties, roasts, and toasts often provide the context for persuasive speeches.

True

Speech anxiety can come from a number of sources of uncertainty including uncertainty about how to use technology.

False

Speech anxiety never occurs after a speech is finished.

digital divide

Technology is not available to everyone, particularly in developing countries. This lack of equitable technology distribution across age, race, education level, and Internet connection speed is called the:

true

The "illusion of transparency" suggests that people believe their internal states, like speech anxiety, are easily observable by others.

Thinking the audience is observing you more carefully than they really are

The "spotlight effect" refers to:

How you typically respond to public speaking situations

The Communication Anxiety Regulation Scale can help you find out:

True

The channel refers to the mode or medium of communication.

true

The general purpose of a speech is usually to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.

False

The interests, needs, and expectations of your audience have little or no bearing on your speech.

anxious

The less you believe you can predict a positive response from your audience, the more you will feel

communication in a single direction

The linear or transmission model of communication consists of:

False

The message in audience-centered public speaking includes verbal but NOT nonverbal communication.

True

The most recent models of human communication take into account the pervasive communication environment in which the communication takes place.

true

The specific purpose of your speech tells the audience what you want to achieve in your speech.

The speaker's good character and credibility

The term ethos refers to

A.

The thesis of your speech should be? A. All of these answers are correct. B. be written as a single declarative sentence. C. capture the essence of your speech. D. incorporate the main points you plan to address.

False

To be respectful, you should respond to a speaker's message only if you agree.

look at all audience members

To effectively deliver a speech the speaker should

False

Transmission models of communication address the ways in which mass media content is transmitted to larger audiences.

False

Visualization involves seeing yourself making mistakes during your speech so that you can correct them ahead of time.

what topic others are speaking on

When evaluating and selecting your topic, it is important to consider each of the following EXCEPT what topic others are speaking on your own interests resource availability the audience All of these are considerations.

False

When giving a speech to inform, your goal is to reinforce, modify, or change audience members' beliefs, attitudes, opinions, values, and behaviors.

in stages

When practicing a speech for extemporaneous delivery, speakers should practice

impromptu

When students talk in class during a discussion, this is an example of _____speaking.

appreciative

When you go to a comedy club for entertainment, you are engaging in _____ listening.

extemporaneous speaking

Which delivery method can be referred to as "structured spontaneity?"

Industrial

Which historical age was noted for the development of mass media, such as newspapers and radio?

attitudes

Which individual listening filter refers to how much you like or dislike something?

A

Which of the following is NOT an example of noise? A. All are examples of noise B. A cell phone ringing C. Daydreaming D. Other people talking E. Difficulty seeing the speaker

speaking outline

Which of the following outlines is written in keywords and phrases and is used during your speech? Speaking outline Complete-sentence outline Working outline None of these answers are correct.

persuading

Which of the following types of speeches is appropriate when the speaker wants to change the audience's attitudes towards a topic?

Choosing a topic on which you know little about

Which of the following would tend to INCREASE the level of speech anxiety when presenting your speech? Choosing a topic about which you know little. Getting an early start on your speech preparation. Researching your audience. Rehearsing your speech.

a well-written thesis statement

Which of the items below helps make your audience aware of what's coming in your speech and keeps them on track and involved throughout your presentation? a well-written thesis statement good keywords an appropriate general purpose statement a complete working outline free-form brainstorming

False

With practice, it is possible to completely eliminate speech anxiety.

True

Your temperament may influence your level of speech anxiety.

True

Your thesis summarizes your plan for achieving the specific purpose of the speech.

Selective listening

_____ involves identifying what is important and what is not from all the information you receive every day.

uncertainty reduction

_____ theory states that people become anxious when faced with uncertain or unfamiliar situations.

Public communication

__________ occurs when an individual sends just one or two messages to people outside that individual's social group.