Public Speaking Midterm 1 review

According to your text, you'll know you've given a good speech if you audience gives you big round of applause. a. True b. False

B. False

The actual group of people in the back of the room who have opinions and ideas all their own are known as what type of audience? a. literal audience b. diverse audience c. responsive audience d. rhetorical audience

a literal audience

The best topics are found in the area where your interests, the interests and needs of the audience, and the demands of the occasion overlap. a. True b. False

a true

According to the text, all of the following are principles to keep in mind as you compose your speech except: a. Statistics don't lie. b. Relevance matters. c. The facts don't speak for themselves. d. Clarity is the result of choices.

a. Statistics don't lie.

The rules of TED Talks include all of the following except: a. Thou Shalt Read Thy Speak b. Thou Shalt Not Steal the Time of Those Who Follow Thee. c. Thou Shalt Reveal Thy Curiosity and Thy Passion d. Thou Shalt Tell a Story

a. Thou Shalt Read Thy Speak

Informative speeches could indirectly influence decisions the audience makes in the future. a. True b. False

a. True

Part of your responsibility as an informative speaker is to adapt your speech to be relevant to your audience, because what makes sense to one audience might not make sense to another. a. True b. False

a. True

PechaKucha speeches require a specific format that includes 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. a. True b. False

a. True

People like the novelty of new information and usually appreciate the surprise value of information that upsets conventional wisdom. a. True b. False

a. True

Thinking about the beliefs, values, experiences, and motivations that characterize your audience is known as: a. audience analysis. b. audience responsiveness. c. audience demographics. d. audience awareness

a. audience analysis

Using the needs and motivations of the audience is one way to help: a. connect the topic to the audience. b. keep it simple. c. speak to the occasion. d. utilize supporting material.

a. connect the topic to the audience.

A public speaker who carefully verifies the persuasive facts they plan to present to their audience is demonstrating the ________dimension of public speaking. a. ethical b. professional c. thoughtful d. verification

a. ethical

According to your text, one of the biggest challenges of our times is to learn to speak in a way that: a. generates cooperation and insight and that avoids division and narrow-mindedness. b. enables us to win every argument. c. gives us a competitive edge in the global marketplace. d. generates memorable quotes and that avoids losing the audience's interest

a. generated cooperation and insight and that avoids division and narrow-mindedness

Looking at a topic in terms of "our city," "our state," or "our campus" is to narrow the topic by ______________. a. geography or location b. time frame c. audience interest d. occasion

a. geography of location

If you have chosen a current event for a topic, your best bet for specific research materials will be: a. news sources. b. scholarly articles. c. books. d. historical documents

a. news sources

When language attempts to distract the listener through a charged formulation that distracts people from thinking critically, as opposed to letting the audience make a decision based upon the merits of the evidence, we call it: a. prejudicial. b. responsible. c. democratic. d. ethical

a. prejudicial

Newspapers, books, and journals make up which type of available research resource? a. print materials b. conversations c. informational interviews d. electronic media

a. print materials

Picking a topic area requires that you coordinate three important considerations. Which of the following is not one of those considerations? a. providing ample evidence b. the specific occasion c. your interests d. your audience's needs and interests

a. providing ample evidence

Putting yourself on the line and putting your ideas up for public scrutiny are examples of which principle of ethical public speaking? a. Take appropriate risks. b. Be balanced. c. Be generous. d. Be open.

a. take appropriate risks

What tool for choosing a rhetorical audience invites an audience to see your topic in a specific role that changes their perspective on a topic? a. the "as test" b. audience generalization c. the "who, what, when, where, and whys" of audience interaction d. demographic analysis

a. the "as" test

When giving an informative speech about a person, all of the following are aspects that make the person an interesting topic for a speech except: a. the person's ordinary daily habits. b. the person's accomplishments. c. being famous or infamous. d. the person's admirable or unique abilities.

a. the person's ordinary daily habits.

The preparation stage of a speech is comprised of the following two-parts: a. think about what you want to say and choose structure and content. b. choose your topic and think about how you might conduct research. c. think about your audience and choose what you're going to wear. d. choose your topic and ask your friends what they think

a. think about what you want to say and choose structure and content

All of the following are goals of informative speaking except: a. to encourage the audience that they should change a behavior or opinion. b. to encourage listeners to adopt a new perspective. c. to help the audience encounter and understand new information. d. to tie elements of your speech to a specific set of attitudes or feelings.

a. to encourage the audience that they should change a behavior or opinion.

A speech that is all quotes or all statistics can be difficult to listen to. a. True b. False

a. true

An appeal is an attempt to influence an audience. a. True b. False

a. true

Apathetic audiences don't care about a topic because they don't know that they should care about it. a. True b. False

a. true

Good communication is, by definition, responsive communication. a. True b. False

a. true

If a speaker relies too much on visual images or media in presentational aids, they are at risk of distracting their audience from what they want to say. a. True b. False

a. true

If at all possible, when conducting interviews you should plan to record and transcribe the conversation. a. True b. False

a. true

One of the easiest and most important ways to get over a research hump is to go to the library and talk to a research librarian. a. True b. False

a. true

The Seven Principles of Ethical Public Speaking ultimately imply that public speaking should be about relationship and conversation. a. True b. False

a. true

The fragmentation of the audience that results from focusing on demographic information makes it difficult to make good choices about how to engage with your audience. a. True b. False

a. true

The purpose/thesis statement should come after the first part of the introduction. a. True b. False

a. true

The shorter the time constraints of the speech, the more disciplined and sharp you will need to be in choosing a topic and purpose. a. True b. False

a. true

Crowd-sourced entries which can usually be modified by anybody are known as _____________. a. Wikis b. blogs c. opinion pieces in a newspaper d. peer reviewed articles

a. wikis

All of the following are ways to focus your topic except: a. geography or location. b. inclusion of all available evidence. c. time frame. d. audience interests.

b inclusion of all available evidence

According to your text, communication in the context of democracy aims to: a. avoid arguments b. solve problems c. sell products d. entertain

b solve problems

An informative speech about a person should focus exclusively on a brief biography. a. True b. False

b. False

Informative speaking is a neutral type of speech that just conveys information in an unbiased way. a. True b. False

b. False

The more you know about your topic, the easier it is to edit your information to suit your purpose and your audience's understanding. a. True b. False

b. False

To adapt your speech to your audience, you should do all of the following except: a. Identify common interests b. Avoid commonly used words c. Be directive d. Work from common premises

b. avoid commonly used words

Intentionally misrepresenting, leaving out, or unfairly downplaying alternative perspectives shows ________ toward the topic. a. responsibility b. bias c. positivity d. advocacy

b. bias

All of the following are ethical pitfalls that should be avoided in a public speech except: a. knowingly making weak arguments. b. considering the opposing arguments. c. lying. d. misrepresenting sources.

b. considering the opposing arguments

Engagement within a democratic framework has all the following characteristics except: a. is a two-way process. b. demographically divides the audience. c. requires self-risk. d. shows respect for the audience.

b. demographically divides the audience

Considering the credibility of the source you might use to back up a speech is part of which aspect of working with your research materials? a. revising your approach b. evaluating sources c. reading and taking notes d. organizing your research

b. evaluating sources

"Adapting to the audience" just means telling people what they already know or want to believe. a. True b. False

b. false

According to the text, being incredibly passionate about a topic always makes it a good choice for a speech. a. True b. False

b. false

According to the text, it is not a good idea to think about your audience as a partner in an ongoing public conversation. a. True b. False

b. false

Because your audience won't see a written copy of your speech, it's not necessary to include a written bibliography. a. True b. False

b. false

In general, Wikipedia is a reliable source for research materials. a. True b. False

b. false

Picking a topic that the audience already knows about is a surefire way to be effective. a. True b. False

b. false

The great thing about the idea of rhetorical audience is that you can magically make your audience be anything you want them to be. a. True b. False

b. false

The words people speak in one place never changes the way people think or act in another place. a. True b. False

b. false

Using the "Plain Folks" appeal relies on invoking the credibility of an expert or celebrity in an area outside their area of expertise. a. True b. False

b. false

When reading and taking notes on your research materials, it is always important to read the entire source to get a sense of the overall argument. a. True b. False

b. false

When using search engines like Google to start your research project, the main problem is often the lack of sources. a. True b. False

b. false

When your research doesn't support your original proposition, your research is considered a failure. a. True b. False

b. false

The kind of communication act you would like to accomplish with the audience in giving the speech is best known as a/an: a. general topic. b. general purpose. c. thesis. d. abstract claim.

b. general purpose

Which type of informative speech topic involves talking about an abstract concept, such as freedom, morality, courage, or gender? a. people b. idea c. process d. object or event

b. idea

Complete the following statement: _____________ is about convincing an audience based on their already existing beliefs and motivations of the audience, and _____________ is about changing the beliefs and motivations of the audience. a. engagement; audience analysis b. marketing; engagement c. engagement; marketing d. marketing; audience analysis

b. marketing; engagement

When your purpose is to change minds or actions of the audience you are engaging in ___________. a. entertaining b. persuading c. situating d. informing

b. persuading

A one sentence summary of the argument you would like to make or the information you would like to present is best known as a: a. general purpose. b. thesis statement. c. specific purpose. d. definition statement .

b. thesis statement

A public speaker who adjusts their topic and the presentation of their speech to their audience, is demonstrating____________: a. democracy b. pandering c. adaptation d. targeting

c adaptation

Of the following statements, which is best described as a general topic? a. We should all emphasize local foods in our diets. b. We should all change our eating habits toward local food. c. Locally produced food is better for the audience. d. The benefits of eating locally.

c or d

The primary aim of informative speaking is to: a. move the audience to action. b. provide an argument for change. c. deliver a humorous speech.

c. deliver a humorous speech.

Pleasure in the speech itself is the primary characteristic of which purpose of speaking? a. informing b. persuading c. entertaining d. situating

c. entertaining

For each piece of evidence you are considering, all of the following are questions to ask yourself except: a. What purpose does the research serve for your overall goal? b. What kind of evidence is it? c. Is the evidence easy to understand? d. How good is the evidence?

c. is the evidence easy to understand?

The audience of marketing and advertising is best understood as the: a. motivated audience. b. educated audience. c. literal audience. d. rhetorical audience.

c. literal audience

All of the following are different and correct ways of defining unfamiliar terms except: a. logical. b. operational. c. metaphorical. d. negation.

c. metaphorical.

According to the text, all of the following are useful questions or strategies for topic selection except: a. What do you already know or care about? b. Speaking to a librarian at your school. c. Picking out of a hat. d. What do you want to know more about?

c. picking out of a hat

Within business speaking settings, a kind of informative speech that shares information, either to make sure everyone is informed or to help managers with ongoing decision making is known as a: a. sales pitch. b. forum. c. presentation. d. town hall.

c. presentation

Marketing, or selling something to an audience, has all of the following characteristics except : a. engages in stereotypes. b. demographically divides audience. c. requires self-risk. d. one-way process.

c. requires self-risk

The audience you choose to address, or the audience you bring into being through your words, is known as the: a. demographic audience. b. literal audience. c. rhetorical audience d. universal audience

c. rhetorical audience

The rule of reciprocity, which requires you to treat others as you in turn would like to be treated, is best known by what name? a. principle of charity b. dialogic communication c. the Golden Rule d. the responsibility maxi

c. the golden rule

A one sentence summary of the topic and goal together is known as a: a. presentation. b. time constraint. c. thesis statement. d. general topic.

c. thesis statement

According to your text, all of the following are reasons for paying attention to language choice except: a. Choosing language carefully can help set a consistent tone. b. Repeating three or four key terms can help hold the parts of the speech together. c. To impress your audience with your large vocabulary. d. Metaphoric language can help make a speech easier to understand and more memorable

c. to impress your audience with your large vocabulary

The main goal in an informative speech is to help the audience: a. change minds or attitudes. b. move to action. c. understand new information. d. be entertained.

c. understand new information.

One of the best ways to achieve clarity in your informative speech is to: a. use complex sentences. b. present indirect claims. c. use simple, short, and direct sentences. d. present long lists of facts.

c. use simple, short, and direct sentences.

According to your text, preparation means: a. practicing your speech in front of a mirror. b. choosing the best way to present your message so your audience will respond favorably. c. memorizing what you want to say. d. reading a book on your topic.

choosing the best way to present your message for your audience will respond favorably

At minimum, the complete citation data needed for proper research includes all of the following except: a. date of publication. b. author. c. title of the piece. d. author credentials.

d. author credentials

The classifications that, in some cases, give a rough picture of important characteristics of the audience are known as ____________ characteristics. a. rhetorical b. literal c. obvious d. demographic

d. demographic

The Greek term _________ means both "character" and "habit." a. logos b. pathos c. kronos d. ethos

d. ethos

If we have no other goal than to simply let our audience know what is on our minds, we are engaging in what type of communication? a. persuasive b. rhetorical c. responsive d. expressive

d. expressive

Given in the first few sentences, the ________ for the speech basically lays out the relationship between speaker, audience, and topic. a. message b. information c. argument d. frame

d. frame

One of the goals of an informative speech is to use wording and other stylistic choices to: a. provide the audience with information they already know. b. share information in a neutral way c. change the attitudes of an audience. d. generate positive or negative feelings.

d. generate positive or negative feelings.

In a _____________ you often have information about the situation and its constraints, which reduces some of your choices, but you will still have to win your audience over. a. public situation b. business situation c. classroom situation d. invited speaking situation

d. invited speaking situation

According to your text, the concept of "public" in public speaking is important for all of the following reasons except: a. It reminds us that we're all members of a broader citizenry. b. It helps us to differentiate public speaking from advertising and other forms of private and personal communication. c. It reminds us that we have a responsibility to connect with the audience in an ethical way. d. It helps us to determine which speeches should be available for everyone to listen to free of charge

d. it helps us determine which speeches should be available for everyone to listen to free of charge

Sticking a label on a person or idea that prejudges them, whether as good or bad, is known as: a. glittering generalities. b. card stacking. c. bandwagoning. d. name calling.

d. name calling

Since they have been subjected to a rigorous editorial process and are likely to have been written by people with strong qualifications, __________________ can be great sources for research. a. Wikis b. blogs c. opinion pieces in newspapers d. peer reviewed articles

d. peer reviewed articles

According to the text, the "gold standard for good research" consists of: a. blogs. b. interviews. c. Wikipedia. d. peer reviewed scholarly articles.

d. peer reviewed scholarly articles

The basic structure of a sales pitch is: a. dialogue. b. sharing of feelings or experiences. c. a presentation. d. problem/solution

d. problem/solution

All of the following are types of informative topics except: a. people. b. processes. c. objects and events. d. problem/solution.

d. problem/solution.

A ___________ is a group of people who share a common set of interests because they perceive a common problem. a. community b. divided audience c. marketing demographic d. public

d. public

The process of making good arguments well supported by good grounds such as evidence, expert opinion, data, or logical chain is known as: a. effectiveness. b. advocacy. c. responsibility. d. reasoning.

d. reasoning

As it relates to your topic, the _______________ is to fulfill a specific need for your audience. a. occasion b. thesis statement c. general goal d. specific purpose

d. specific purpose

All of the following are types of general purposes in public speaking except: a. entertaining. b. persuading. c. informing. d. updating

d. updating

Helping audiences understand complex information by likening the topic to something the listener already understands is to use which tactic of explanation? a. breaking it down b. using examples c. concrete details d. using analogies

d. using analogies

To decide which ethical choices to make in your speech, your text suggests you ask all of the following questions except: a. What common goals and ideals can I reference when making my case? b. What is the best way I can cultivate a relationship with this audience in this context? c. What expectations does this audience have of me? d. What expectations do I have of this audience?

d. what expectations of i have of this audience

A research strategy consists of answers to all of the following basic questions except: a. Where are you going to look? b. How will you look for your sources? c. What do you expect to find? d. Who will help you find the information?

d. who will help you find the information

Choosing to give your speech from prepared notes, as opposed to written out or memorized, is called __________ speaking. a. extemporaneous b. impromptu c. practical d. contemporaneous

extemporaneous