Public Speaking Exam 1
the best type of visual aid to summarize larger blocks of information is?
a chart
if the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available what is the next best option?
a model
anything that happens or is regarded as happening
event
t/f: "conducting regular car maintenance" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement
false
t/f: "now that we have explored the problem, lets turn to the solution" is an example of an internal preview
false
t/f: "to inform my audience how to build a birdhouse and about migratory patterns of birds" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for a speech
false
t/f: a lawyer urging a jury trial to acquit her clients is an example of informative speaking
false
t/f: a speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a dissolve ending
false
t/f: an internal summary must be used after every main point in a speech
false
t/f: best way to practice a speech is to look silently over your notes until you think you know the speech well enough to deliver it in class
false
t/f: the speaking outline follows a different patterns of symbolization and indentation from the preparation outline
false
t/f: the speaking outline is essentially a manuscript of your speech
false
t/f: the specific purpose reveals more about the content of a speech than does the central idea
false
t/f: the specific purpose usually "sums up" the main points to be developed in the body of a speech
false
t/f: topical method of speech organization follows a time pattern
false
what a speakers wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech
residual message
very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on the key ideas
signpost
time and place a speech communication occurs
situation
method of speech in which the main points follow a directional pattern (top to bottom, left to right, ect....)
spatial order
putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience
strategic organization
materials used to support a speakers ideas (examples, statistics, and testimonies)
supporting materials
speech method which the main points divide the speech into logical and consistent subtopics
topical order
words or phrases that indicates a speakers has finished one thought and is moving on to another
transition
t/f: "our bridges our safe?" would be a good title for a speech on bridge safety
true
t/f: "the three most distinctive traits of chow chows are their black tongues, their thick coats, and their manes" is an example of a well worded central idea
true
t/f: a rhetorical question is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud
true
t/f: colorful or descriptive language is an effective way to generate audience interest in an introductory speech
true
t/f: each main point in the body of your first speech should cover a single aspect of the topic
true
t/f: working out a speech intro in detail can boost a speakers confidence
true
method of speech in which main points show a cause-effect relationship
causal order
one sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech
central idea
means by which a message is communicated
channel
hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress
adrenaline
when giving the audience material to take home from a speech you should distribute the material when?
after the speech
one of the biggest mistakes people make when using power point is?
allowing the power point to dominate their presentation
carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
extemporaneous speech
t/f: best way to prepare to give your first speech is to memorize it and deliver it word for word
false
t/f: critical thinking is a way of thinking negatively about everything you hear in a speech
false
t/f: delivery cues should be included on both the preparation and speaking outlines
false
t/f: ethnocentrism is unique to western cultures such as those in the united states and Europe
false
t/f: extemporaneous delivery means delivering a speech "off the cut" with no advance preparation
false
t/f: goodwill is the audiences perception of weather a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
false
t/f: if a speech is 45 minutes long and audience can be expected to keep track of as many as a dozen main points
false
t/f: in topical order, the main points proceed from top to bottom, left to right, front to back, east to west, or some similar route
false
t/f: informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in spatial order
false
t/f: informative speeches are seldom organized in topical order
false
t/f: it is seldom necessary to write out quotations in full in a speaking outline
false
t/f: most often a speakers general purpose will fall into one of two categories to inform or to demonstrate
false
t/f: speakers message contains only what the speaker says with language
false
t/f: speeches arranged in problem solution order are divided into four main parts
false
t/f: the only way to convey that you speech is ending is through the use of words
false
t/f: using jargon in an informative speech is useful since it demonstrates your expertise on the topic
false
t/f: using power of visualization to control stage fright means that you should approach your speech as a performance in which the audience is looking for perfection
false
t/f: when it is your turn to speak you should hurry to the front of the room and start talking immediately so you don't loose the audiences attention
false
t/f: you should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic
false
visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns
graph
speech early as possible to get students speaking in front of the class room
ice breaker speech
speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
informative speech
anything that impedes the communication of a message. can be external or internal to listeners
interference
statement in the body of a speech that summarizes the speakers preceding points
internal summary
graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space
line graph
what is the best visual aid to use when discussing statistical trends in a speech?
line graph
person who receives the speakers message
listener
whatever speakers communicates to someone
message
brief outline used to job a speakers memory during the presentation of a speech
speaking outline
single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speakers hopes to accomplish in his or her speech to inform _______________________
specific purpose
anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience
stage fright
t/f: "above all, you need to know" is an example of signpost
true
t/f: establishing goodwill is more likely important in the intro of a persuasive speech than the intro of an informative speech
true
t/f: for your first speech the textbook recommends you end on a clever or thought provoking note
true
t/f: how well a speech is organized affects how listeners view the speakers competence and trustworthiness
true
t/f: if the specific purpose of your informative speech is to recount the history of an event you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order
true
t/f: in most circumstances a speakers should avoid passing visual aids among the audience
true
t/f: including the specific purpose with your preparation outline makes it easier to asses how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose
true
t/f: is it important to keep your audience in mind as you formulate the specific purpose for your speech
true
t/f: it is important to maintain strong eye contact with your audience when you are presenting a visual aid
true
t/f: it is usually best to prepare the body of the speech before the introduction
true
t/f: most common system of outlining main points are identified by roman numerals and subpoints by capital letters
true
t/f: most of the nervousness a speaker feels internally is usually not visible to the audience
true
t/f: nonverbal messages that listens send back to speakers are called feedback
true
t/f: one of the most common mistakes a student makes on their first speech is trying to cover to much
true
t/f: public speaking is more highly structed than conversation
true
t/f: referring back to the intro in you conclusion is a good way to give the speech psychological unity
true
t/f: regardless of what other methods you sue to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech
true
t/f: research shows that using personal terms such as you and your in an informative speech can increase listeners understanding of the speakers ideas
true
t/f: some nervousness before a speech is usually beneficial
true
t/f: speakers framework of reference and a listeners frame of reference will never be exactly the same
true
t/f: speeches arranged chronologically follow a time pattern
true
t/f: the central idea of a speech often emerges after you have done research and have decided on the main points of the speech
true
t/f: the difference between informing and persuading is like the difference between teaching and advocating
true
t/f: the four kinds of informative speeches include speech's about objects, concepts, processes, and events
true
t/f: the intro, body, and conclusion should all be labeled in a speech preparation outline
true
t/f: the most effective order for the main points of speech depends upon the topic, the specific purpose, and the audience
true
t/f: the preview statement in a speech intro identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
true
t/f: the visual framework of a preparation outline shows the relationship among the speakers ideas
true
t/f: to inform my audience how to create their own blog" is an specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a process
true
t/f: under normal circumstances the intro should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of a speech
true
t/f: using visual aids can help combat stage fright
true
t/f: when an informative speech about a process has more than 5 steps the speakers should group the steps into units so as to limit the number of main points
true
t/f: when giving an informative speech, you should think about ways to relate your topic to the audience in the body of the speech as well as in the introduction
true
t/f: when making preparation outline you should state the main points and subpoints in full sentences to ensure that you develop your ideas fully
true
t/f: when you adjust to the situation of a public speech you are doing on a lager scale what you do every day in conversation
true
t/f: speechmaking becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases
ture
pattern of symbolizing and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speakers ideas
visual framework
mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving successful presentation
visualization
most speech's contain how many main points?
2-5
graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items
bar graph
ethnocentrism
belief that ones own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
list of all the sources used in a preparation outline
bibliography
method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas
brainstorming
visual aid that summarizes a large block of information, usually in list form
chart
speech that follow a time pattern
chronological
statement of the similarities among two or more people events, ideas, ect...
comparison
belief, theory, idea, notion, principle, or the like
concept
word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship among them
connective
statement of the differences among two or more people, events, ideas, ect...
contrast
audiences perception of weather a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic
credibility
conclusion in which the speech builds in power and intensity
crescendo ending
focused organized thinking about such things as the logical relationship among ideas, evidence and the difference between facts and opinions
critical thinking
directions in speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech
delivery cues
statement that depicts a person, event, idea, or the like with clarity and vividness
description
when using visual aids in a speech you should...?
display visual aids only while discussing them
conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
dissolve ending
messages usually nonverbal sent from listener to speaker
feedback
complete set of type of the same design
font
sum of persons knowledge, experience, goals, values, and attitudes. (no two people have the same)
frame of reference
the broad goal of a speech to inform
general purpose
audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind
goodwill
anything visual tangible and stable in form
object
to present ones ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience
personalize
graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns
pie graph
which of the following is the best visual aid to demonstrate the five major areas of spending in the federal budget or other simple distribution patters
pie graph
controlled nervousness that helps energize the speakers for her or his presentation
positive nervousness
detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title, specific purpose, central ideas, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, and bibliography of a speech
preparation outline
statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
preview statement
method of speech in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main points presents a solution to the problem
problem solution order
systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product
process
