Public Speaking Final

Rather than focusing on your notes, you should look at your audience at least _____% of the time.

90%

Kelly is writing a speech to persuade his audience to avoid purchasing consumer products that have been shown to contribute to genocide in developing nations. Which attention-getting device should he avoid?

A joke

People who move to Boston are often amused when they hear the city pronounced "Bawwston," or when they hear the word "car" pronounced "cah." These are examples of ____________.

Accent

During his interview with an expert on bark beetle infestations, Paul asked, "Why do you think bark beetles are spreading so rapidly?" This is an example of

An open question

Allison gave a speech about the debate over global climate change. She provided extensive and thorough research, discussed the proponents and the opponents of climate change, offered statistics about climate change, and showed several short videos about how climate change is affecting the planet. This is an example of what kind of speech?

Expository speech

"Pitch" and "volume" are synonyms for how loudly you speak.

False

"Responding to audience feedback" refers to making sure the audience likes you.

False

"Sensory language" refers to language that is full of life, such as "vigorous", "bright", and "intense".

False

"Skimming" is a way to slowly and thoroughly read about a specific topic.

False

A process speech provides carefully researched in-depth knowledge about a complex topic.

False

A speaker's appearance is unimportant because the audience will be focusing on the content of the speech.

False

A thesis statement is a paragraph that describes your main points and speech goal.

False

Although people differ in their preferred learning styles, you should present your ideas in ways that make it as easy as possible for you to be relaxed and comfortable.

False

Initial audience disposition refers to whether the audience agrees with your talk.

False

It is not necessary to be concerned with diverse learning styles, since most people process information the same way.

False

Narration is a method of informing that focuses on similarities and differences.

False

Public speaking is a social act that is consistent across cultures.

False

Relevance refers to presenting information the audience will find entertaining.

False

Speaking notes should include a complete outline of your speech.

False

Statistics are always neutral, so you should not worry about using them in your speech.

False

To avoid boring your audience, you should never state your main points in the introduction.

False

When completing your formal outline, you do not need to include a list of the sources you used in the speech.

False

When giving a public speech, using some profanity is acceptable.

False

When giving a speech, your language will be the same no matter what kind of audience you are addressing.

False

When giving an oral presentation, you do not need to include citations; citations are only necessary for a written presentation.

False

When organizing your speech, you should start with at least five main points you hope to make.

False

When planning a speech, the first thing you should do is decide on a title for it

False

When speaking to an audience from a collectivistic culture, you should be very direct and say whatever is on your mind.

False

You can create your formal speech outline even if you don't know what your main points are.

False

You should always deliver your speech exactly how you practiced it.

False

All of the following are examples of primary research EXCEPT for

Getting information from Wikipedia

In her speech about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), Linda said, "Since as much as 20% of the U.S. population may experience some form of SAD, knowing what these factors are may help you understand why you or your loved ones become depressed during a certain season." This is an example of a

Listener relevance link

All of the following offer acceptable methods for citing sources EXCEPT for the

New York Times

In his speech about how students can improve their college grades, Jamal wrote, "Three proven techniques for improving test scores in college are to attend classes regularly, develop a positive attitude, and study efficiently." This is an example of a

Thesis statement

In Patricia's speech about the causes of childhood obesity, she referenced two recent studies. One study said that currently, 60% of 9-13 year olds in her state get no physical exercise at school; the other said 25% of elementary school kids do not play any after-school sports. These studies helped to give her speech

Timeliness

"Delivery" refers to how a message is communicated nonverbally through your voice and body.

True

"Nonverbal immediacy" refers to conveying the message, through effective use of facial expressions, that you are personable and likeable.

True

"Transitions" refer to words, phrases, or sentences that show the relationship between two ideas.

True

A subpoint is a statement that elaborates on a main point.

True

Although oral style is slightly more formal than the style used in everyday conversation, it should still reflect a personal tone that encourages listeners to perceive the speaker to be having a conversation with them.

True

An informative speech provides breadth by showing how the topic relates to associated topics.

True

An introduction generally makes up about 10% of the length of the entire speech.

True

Information that has "proximity" uses local examples related to the audience's personal space, such as family, neighborhood, city, state, or country.

True

One important rule about using presentational aids is to share them OR share the aid only when talking about it.

True

Reliable sources are those that have a history of presenting valid and accurate information.

True

Saying that the wind was crying mournfully is an example of personification.

True

Secondary research refers to finding information discovered by other people.

True

The conclusion of a speech is important because it summarizes the main ideas and leaves the audience with a vivid impression.

True

The word "professor" is defined as a high-ranking faculty member who instructs students at a college or university. This is an example of the word's "denotation."

True

Two of the most common patterns for organizing the macrostructure of informative speeches are process patterns and expository patterns.

True

Using parallel structure can help your audience to recognize your main points.

True

Vocalized pauses are unnecessary words like "you know" and "um" that are used to fill moments of silence.

True

When writing your speech, you need to get permission to use exact quotes you gathered during a personal interview.

True

When you are giving a persuasive speech, you may want organize your ideas by using "logical reasons order."

True

While books are excellent sources of information, the information contained within can be at least two years old when published.

True

You should always write the body of your speech before you write the introduction.

True

All of the following are recommended strategies to ensure comprehension and retention EXCEPT for

Use plenty of jargon

When listeners have trouble following a speaker's organization, they have difficulty understanding the message. As a speaker, you should help your audience follow along by

Using transitions

All of the following should be included in your speaking notes EXCEPT for ____________.

a complete list of references used

When Larry gave his speech about how new technologies are affecting communication, he began by asking the audience, "I would like to see a show of hands: How many of you find it almost impossible to go a few minutes without wanting to check your email?" This is an example of

a direct question

Olivia was working on an expository speech about Spanish artist Salvador Dali and his famous painting of melting clocks. All of the following types of information are appropriate for Olivia's speech EXCEPT for __________.

a step-by-step explanation of the steps required to produce an oil painting

As she conducted her research, Barbara used a separate document to track her work. For each reference source, she wrote a complete bibliographic citation, two or three sentences summarizing the information she found, and two or three sentences explaining how she could use the information in her speech. Barbara was preparing

an annotated bibliography.

When creating your conclusion, you should try to devise a "clincher" that refers back to your introductory comments in some way. Two effective strategies for clinching are using vivid imagery and

appealing to action.

You should be careful when quoting information from a blog because

blogs are often biased and only give the blogger's opinion.

_____________ is the combination of background, knowledge, attitudes, experiences, and philosophies that you share with your audience.

common ground

To give a successful speech, a speaker needs to establish "ethos" during the introductory remarks. "Ethos" refers to

competence, good character, and good will.

Internet accessibility makes it possible to speak publicly to multiple audiences across the country and around the world. To adapt your delivery for virtual audiences, you should ____________.

consider not just those who are informed about the topic, but also those who may not be informed, may be apathetic, and may even be hostile toward it

All of the following are characteristics of an effective informative speech EXCEPT for __________.

covering familiar information

One way to establish yourself as trustworthy when giving a talk is to

credit the source of your information as you speak.

Jesse began his speech on bilingual education by telling the audience that the dictionary states "bilingualism" is the ability to use two languages with fluency. This is an example of __________.

definition

Most process speeches rely heavily on __________.

demonstration

When Gina and Paul gave their talk about how to do CPR, Paul pretended to be a patient having trouble breathing, and Gina showed the audience three simple steps for helping him. This was an example of __________.

demonstration

Depending on the region of the U.S., a soft drink might be known as "pop" or "coke" or "soda." This is a reflection of

dialect

All of the following statements about effective delivery are true EXCEPT for ____________.

effective delivery uses a lot of footnotes

As she began her speech, Erin briefly mentioned her experience owning and working with horses before moving into her discussion of the pros and cons of horse ownership. Erin was

establishing her credentials.

When Charles gave his talk about child labor in India, he included a brief excerpt of a video presentation by a sociologist who had written five books about the subject. This is an example of

expert opinion

All of the following are methods of informing except for __________.

footnoting

When giving a talk about the theories of Marshall McLuhan, Sandy first made sure to thoroughly explain the term "media ecology." This is an example of

giving a definition.

"Signposts" are useful in a speech because they

help to connect pieces of supporting material to the main point.

When Evan gave his speech about Mexico, he began by telling a joke that made fun of Mexicans. By doing so, Evan failed to demonstrate

linguistic sensitivity

Once you have drawn the audience's attention with your introduction, you keep it by using a clear

listener relevance link.

The statement, "Paul is an excellent male nurse," is an example of

marking

Information published in periodicals is often more current than information covered in books because

periodicals are published at regular intervals.

A joke can be used to get audience attention when it meets the three Rs test: It must be

realistic, relevant, and repeatable.

Maria, a Mexican-American exchange student, was giving a narrative/personal experience speech for her speech class at Yeshiva University in Israel on the quinceañera party she had when she turned 15 years old. Because she realized that students in Israel probably don't have any experience with the Mexican coming-of-age tradition of quinceañera parties, she used her knowledge of the ritual Jewish coming-of-age celebrations of bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah as a comparison. This is an example of

showing respect by choosing culturally appropriate supporting material.

When the Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote "My love is like a red, red rose," he was using a

simile

One way to draw the audience's attention to your speech is to open it with

startling statements, jokes, or personal references.

Rethinking a topic from a number of different perspectives is a good way to __________.

stimulate productive thinking

Your "derived credibility" refers to

the strategies you employ throughout your speech to signal your expertise.

All of the following are examples of supporting material for a speech EXCEPT for

thesis statement.

Tabloid and gossip magazines are generally not considered to be reliable sources because

they generally do not use fact-checkers to verify their claims.

Joseph and Denise gave a presentation on how to bake low-calorie cookies. They explained each step, from beginning to end. This is an example of arranging the main points in

time (or sequential) order.

Using vivid language in a speech can help the audience to

understand and remember abstract, complex, and novel material.

To be intelligible means to be ____________.

understandable

One way that a speaker can establish common ground with the audience is to

use personal pronouns like "we" or "us."

All of the following are characteristics of an effective oral style EXCEPT for

using slang, jargon, and dialect.

Whenever possible, a speaker should avoid using jargon in a speech because it

will only be understood by a limited group of people.

All of the following are true about language EXCEPT for

words in a language seldom become obsolete.

A factual statement is one that can be verified. This means

you can corroborate it using other reliable sources on that topic.