PUBLIC SPEAKING Midterm
Motivation
......... is the psychological force that moves an audiences to action.
Value
A moral principle that suggests an ideal state of being is known as a(n)
All of these are benefits of public speaking. (Better citizen, more successful person, develop communication skills)
A public speaking course offers which of the following benefits?
Working outline
A tentative plan illustrating the pattern of your main and supporting points is called a...
Noise
Distractions that interrupt the flow of a message.
Stereotypes
Generalized assumptions such as "Asians are good at math" are best characterized as...
As a simple declarative sentence
How should each main point and subpoint in a formal outline be worded?
as single words or short phrases
How should each point and subpoint in a key-word outline be worded?
You don't have much to offer and your really don't care
If you make no effort to acquire responsible knowledge, you are telling your audience that...
Feedback
Messages the audience sends back to the speaker, as well as their reactions to them.
Sources Citation
References in a speech to sources used is called
Ethnocentrism
Refers to the tendency that "our" culture is right.
Abstract truth that always applies
Responsible knowledge include all except...
Problem-solution
Te following main points are arranged using.......design. 1. Crimes have increased dramatically on college campuses over the last few years. 2. Crimes could be reduced by requiring key cards for admittance into campus buildings.
Aristotle
The Greek who organized and systematized the study of public speaking
Receiver
The audience, for whom the message is intended for is
Spatial
The following main points are arranged using ....... design. 1. The top of the St. Louis Arch contains an enclosed viewing platform. 2. The legs of the Arch contain elevators to take visitors to and from the top. 3. At the bottom, underneath the Arch, is a gift shop and museum.
Narrative
The following main points are arranged using the ....... design. 1. Our story begins...
Chronological
The following main points are arranged using.......design. The civil war occurred in blah blah blah WWI Occurred in Blah blah blah WWII occurred in Blah Blah Blah.
categorical
The following main points are arranged using.....design. 1. Many college students live in dormitories 2. Many college students line in off-campus apartments. 3. Many college students live with their parents.
Causation
The following main points are arranged using....design. 1. West Nile Virus is caused by the bite of the common mosquito. 2. West Nile virus can cause a flu-like illness. 3. West Nile Virus can cause death, especially in the elderly.
Source
The originator of a message is called
Indicates the main points you will cover in your speech.
The preview of the speech
Subordination
The requirement that material in an outline descend in importance from main points to subpoenas to sub-subpoints is called...
specific purpose
The speakers particular goal or response that the speaker wishes to evoke is called the...
triviality
The specific purpose statement, "To inform my audience how to make a peanut butter sandwich" would probably fall into what "trap" of poor topic selection?
Double-focus
The specific purpose statement, "To persuade my audience to support federal action to combat greenhouse pollution and a new program to promote recycling in our area" would likely fall ?
The message of the speech
The thesis statement summarizes...
Why you speech is important to them.
To motivate listeners, you must tell them...
Unique insights on the topic
Using personal stories or examples in a speech suggests that you have...
Transitions
What do effective speakers use to demonstrate to their listeners that they are finished with one point or part of their speech, and moving onto the next?
Generalized picture of race, gender, or nationality.
What is a stereotype?
Cite each source as you use it in your speech.
What is your best technique for avoiding plagiarism?
Balance
What principle of good form is demonstrated by approximately the same amount of time on each main point.
Simplicity
What principle of good form is demonstrated by limiting the number of main points in your speech?
Belief
What we know or think we know about a subject is known as our...
the credentials of the author and sponsor of the web site.
When evaluating internet research materials, the criteria of authority means that you are evaluating...
To demonstrate
Which is not a general purpose for a speech?
Stating your name and your topic
Which of the following is NOT a good method for capturing the audience's attention during the introduction of the speech?
Using a cellphone while driving should be illegal because it endangers you and it endangers other drivers.
Which of the following is a correctly worded thesis statement?
Presenting the words or ideas of others without giving them credit.
Which of the following is an accurate definition of plagiarism.
To inform my audience about beautiful, uncrowded places to camp in the Rockies.
Which of the following is an example of correctly worded specific purpose statement?
Will it be easy to find the information on my topic?
Which of these is NOT a question to ask yourself as you prepare your informative speech?
Remaining serious throughout the introduction
Which of these is NOT a recommended way to establish credibility in a speech?
Summarize the main points of the speech
Which of these is a purpose of the speech conclusion?
Consciously change negative thoughts about giving the speech to positive ones.
Which of these is a way to deal with communication anxiety?
Specific Purpose
Which of these should be written in the header of the formal outline, but NOT said out loud at the beginning of the speech?
Key-word
Which outline should you use for presenting your speech?
Body
Which part of a speech should be the longest...?
There are no controls over what is posted
Why should you be careful about using material from personal web pages?
