Public Speaking Test
Which of the following is NOT discussed as rule for the brainstorming process? a. Headlines from a major news source b. YouTube videos and personal postings on social networking sites c. Images that have impressed you d. All of these are good sources of brainstorming ideas.
All of these are good sources of brainstorming ideas
According to your textbook, when evaluating and selecting your topic it is important to do each of the following EXCEPT ____. a. Consider your own interests b. Consider resource availability c. Consider the audience d. Consider what others are speaking on
Consider what others are speaking on
Which of the following is NOT a cause of listening anxiety? a. Fear that you will misunderstand a speaker's message. b. Fear that you won't be able to remember a speaker's message c. Fear that you will be mentally unprepared mentally for information you may hear d. Fear that you may not able to take accurate notes
Fear that you may not able to take accurate notes
____ involves monitoring news sources to analyze and assess the information produced by those sources. a. Gatewatching b. Gatekeeping c. Information selecting d. Cyber critiquing
Gatewatching
Which type of example is most appropriate when audience members are already familiar with the situation, person, object, or event cited? a. Specific example b. General example c. Hypothetical example d. Familiar example
General example
Which of the following is NOT a recommended part of the brainstorming process? a. Generate as many ideas as possible until you find one that will work. b. Write down every idea-whatever comes to mind. c. Avoid evaluating your ideas. d. Be as creative and imaginative as possible.
Generate as many ideas as possible until you find one that will work
A well-organized speech helps audience members follow your ideas more easily and better understand what you have to say. How does good organization help the speaker? a. Good organization helps the speaker stay on track, keeping the purpose and thesis in mind. b. Good organization guarantees that a speaker will accomplish their specific purpose. c. Good organization does not benefit the speaker. d. Good organization helps the speaker write a powerful thesis.
Good organization helps the speaker stay on track, keeping the purpose and thesis in mind.
According to your textbook, which of the following would NOT be considered a reference work? a. Maps b. Government publications c. Dictionary d. Encyclopedia
Government publications
An example of an open-ended question is: a. Did you enjoy the movie? b. How are you feeling today? c. What type of food do you like most? d. What is your name?
How are you feeling today?
Which of the following is true? a. In the United States, and many other countries, presenting others' work as your own not only violates basic ethical principles but is also illegal b. Plagiarism rules only apply in educational institutions c. Plagiarism is a universal concept d. Aristotle was the first to identify the problem of plagiarism
In the United States, and many other countries, presenting others' work as your own not only violates basic ethical principles but is also illegal
George is preparing a PowerPoint Presentation to use with his speech about Yosemite National Park. He is unsure of what he needs to do to properly cite the sources of several images he found online in the speech. What should George do? a. Include the source information on each PowerPoint slide that contains an image without verbally mentioning the source. b. Include the source information on each PowerPoint slide that contains an image and also verbally mention the source. c. Verbally cite all image sources without including source information on his PowerPoint slides. d. Add one or two slides at the end of his PowerPoint presentation listing source information for all of the images he used in his presentation.
Include the source information on each PowerPoint slide that contains an image without verbally mentioning the source
Claire is trying to listen to her history professor's lecture, but her mind keeps wandering to thoughts about her plans for the upcoming weekend. She is likely experiencing ____ noise. a. Internal b. External c. Expressional d. Insistent
Internal
Which of the following would NOT be found in a campus library? a. Books b. Academic journals, magazines, newspapers c. Government publications d. Interview guides
Interview guides
Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of narratives discussed in your textbook? a. Your own stories b. Stories about others c. Institutional stories d. Irrelevant stories
Irrelevant stories
Which type of testimony do journalists often use when reporting on human-interest stories? a. Expert testimony b. Celebrity testimony c. Lay testimony d. Functional testimony
Lay testimony
Which of the following types of links will likely NOT be found on most campus library websites? a. Links to books and reference materials. b. Links to academic journals, magazines, and newspapers c. Links to nonprint resources d. Most campus library websites provide links to all of these types of materials.
Links to nonprint resources
Selecting, assigning meaning to, responding to and recalling sensory stimuli is part of what process? a. Communicating b. Listening c. Hearing d. Cognition
Listening
Which of the following documents a book in proper format using APA style? a. Moran, M. (2008). Do it wrong quickly: How the web changes the old marketing rules. Upper Saddle River, NJ: IBM Press. b. Moran, Meredith. Do it wrong quickly: How the web changes the old marketing rules. Upper Saddle River, NJ: IBM Press. (2008). c. Moran, M. Do it wrong quickly: How the web changes the old marketing rules. Upper Saddle River, NJ: IBM Press, 2008. d. Moran, M. (2008). Do it wrong quickly: How the web changes the old marketing rules. IBM Press: Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Moran, M. (2008). Do it wrong quickly: How the web changes the old marketing rules. Upper Saddle River, NJ: IBM Press
Which step in Monroe's motivated sequence will lead the audience to think, "There is important information I'm lacking" (informative speech) or, "There's a problem that needs my Attention" (persuasive speech?). a. Need b. Satisfaction c. Visualization d. Attention
Need
According to your textbook, a recent study found that over ____ of college students reported copying information directly from an internet source without providing a reference. a. One-quarter b. One-third c. One-half d. Two-thirds
One-third
Which of the following documents a journal article in proper format using MLA style? a. Pais, J. (2007). Speech Anxiety and Rapid Emotional Reactions to Angry and Happy Facial Expressions. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology 48 2007: 321-328. b. Pais, Joana. Speech Anxiety and Rapid Emotional Reactions to Angry and Happy Facial Expressions. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology 48 2007: 321-328. c. Pais, Joana. "Speech Anxiety and Rapid Emotional Reactions to Angry and Happy Facial Expressions." Scandinavian Journal of Psychology 48 2007: 321-328. d. Pais, J. "Speech Anxiety and Rapid Emotional Reactions to Angry and Happy Facial Expressions." Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 48, 2007: 321-328.
Pais, Joana. "Speech Anxiety and Rapid Emotional Reactions to Angry and Happy Facial Expressions." Scandinavian Journal of Psychology 48 2007: 321-328.
Which of the following refers to emotional appeals? a. Mythos b. Pathos c. Ethos d. Logos
Pathos
Which of the following types of speeches is appropriate when the speaker wants to change the audience's attitudes towards a topic? a. Entertaining b. Persuading c. Celebrating d. Informing
Persuading
Sue is organizing a speech on energy use on her college campus. Her main points are: I. High use of energy in the dorms II. Wasteful energy by campus computers and other technological devices. III. Campaign to raise awareness of strategies for reducing energy consumption on campus. Sue's organizational structure is best described as ____ a. Spatial b. Chronological c. Topical d. Problem-Solution
Problem-Solution
Which patterns of organization is most appropriate for convincing audience members to agree with a course of action? a. Chronological pattern b. Cause and effect pattern c. Problem-solution pattern d. Spatial pattern
Problem-solution pattern
Which of the following principles are NOT discussed in your textbook regarding the construction of your main points? a. Research b. Balance c. Clarity d. Relevance
Research
Jason's informative speech on Italian restaurants in town has three main points. Look them over and select the type of organizational pattern that best fits this structure. I. Restaurants on the east side of town II. Restaurants in the downtown area III. Restaurants on the west side of town a. Spatial b. Topical c. Narrative d. Chronological
Spatial
Katie is organizing his speech on the lay out of the Las Vegas Strip. Her main points are: I. Southern parts of the strip II. Central parts of the strip III. Northern parts of the strip Katie's organizational structure is best described as ____ a. Spatial b. Chronological c. Topical d. Cause-Effect
Spatial
Mariana's informative speech on postmodernism is probably is best described as which type of an informative speech? a. Speech about objects or places b. Speech about people c. Speech about events d. Speech about ideas or concepts
Speech about ideas or concepts
Kate's informative speech on the Dalai Lama is probably is best described as which type of an informative speech? a. Speech about objects or places b. Speech about people c. Speech about events d. Speech about ideas or concepts
Speech about people
Ron's informative speech on how to swing a golf club properly is probably best described as which type of an informative speech? a. Speech about objects or places b. Speech about people c. Speech about processes d. Speech about ideas or concepts
Speech about processes
The average price of a home in your town is most likely what type of evidence? a. Example b. Fact c. Testimony d. Statistic
Statistic
Bill transitioned to his third main point with the words, "Finally, good study habits require evaluating what works and what doesn't." What type of transition did Bill use? a. Ordering b. Contrasting c. Summarizing d. Reinforcing
Summarizing
Ellen is preparing a persuasive speech about time management. Which of the following is an appropriate specific purpose statement for such a speech? a. To explain to my audience why strategies for time management are useful. b. To demonstrate to my audience why strategies for time management are useful. c. To amuse my audience with stories about time management failures. d. To convince my audience to make use of one of the excellent time management tools available online.
To convince my audience to make use of one of the excellent time management tools available online
Yvette's specific purpose for her speech is "to educate the audience about nano technology," this speech likely has which general purpose? a. To inform b. To persuade c. To entertain d. To celebrate
To inform
Jimmy's specific purpose for his speech is "to advocate for more recycling on campus," this speech likely has which general purpose? a. To inform b. To persuade c. To entertain d. To celebrate
To persuade
Bailey is preparing an informative speech entitled "Shaun White's Snowboarding Techniques." Which of the following organizational patterns would NOT be appropriate for this speech? a. Chronological b. Spatial c. Topical d. Any of these organizational patterns could be appropriate for this speech
Topical
Kellie is preparing a speech in which she plans to demonstrate how to make a hummingbird feeder using recycled materials. Which pattern of organization should she use? a. Spatial pattern b. Chronological pattern c. Cause and effect pattern d. Topical pattern
Topical pattern
What pattern is best for informative speeches that demonstrate how to do something? a. Topical pattern b. Narrative pattern c. Chronological pattern d. Cause-and-effect pattern
Topical pattern
____ are a words, phrases, or sentences used throughout a speech to mark locations in the organization and clearly link the parts of a speech together. a. Connections b. Signposts c. Connectives d. Transitions
Transitions
"Cause-and-effect" pattern of organization can be used for either Informative or Persuasive Speeches. a. True b. False
True
A complete-sentence outline offers a highly detailed description of your ideas and how they're related to one another. a. True b. False
True
A primary question is a question that introduces a new topic or subtopic in an interview. a. True b. False
True
A speech about a process facilitates an audience's understanding of how something is done, how it works, or how it has developed. a. True b. False
True
According to your book, words that attack groups such as racial, ethnic, religious and sexual minorities are termed hate speech. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook, when writing interview questions, in general, your questions should be neutral and open-ended. a. True b. False
True
Before selecting the topic for your speech it is important to consider the audience you are speaking to. a. True b. False
True
Brainstorming for topic ideas should be done well before your speech date and should be done over several sessions. a. True b. False
True
Ethical public speaking requires a dialogue between speakers and listeners. a. True b. False
True
In an informative speech a speaker describes, explains or demonstrates something but does NOT tell the audience what to think or do about it. a. True b. False
True
Informative speaking involves deepening understanding, raising awareness, or increasing an audience's knowledge about a topic. a. True b. False
True
It is important to offer oral citations of your sources in your speech. a. True b. False
True
The general purpose of a speech is usually to inform, to persuade or to entertain. a. True b. False
True
The most useful ideas usually emerge from brainstorming on your own, but asking whether another knowledgeable person to brainstorm with you can also work. a. True b. False
True
There are actually four different types of listening. a. True b. False
True
When giving a speech to entertain your goal is to reinforce, modify or change audience members' beliefs, attitudes, opinions or values. a. True b. False
True
While audiences tend to find examples persuasive used in conjunction with other forms of supporting materials-especially statistics and facts-examples alone usually are not convincing. a. True b. False
True
Which of the following refers to how closely a web page's content is related to the key words used in an Internet search? a. Reliability b. Relevance c. Credibility d. Validity
Validity
In which step in Monroe's motivated sequence does the speaker show the audience the benefits of the proposed solution or the costs of not implementing the solution or both? a. Need b. Satisfaction c. Call to action d. Visualization
Visualization
Informative speakers should ask which one of the following questions when phrasing the specific purpose of an informative speech? a. Who are the people in my audience? b. What does my audience need to know? c. What will get my audience interested in my topic? d. What do I want my audience to learn?
What do I want my audience to learn?
According to your textbook, which of the following outlines should you write first? a. Keyword b. Working c. Complete Sentence d. Presentation
Working
When you email an expert for information on you topic, how should you deal with that information in your speech? a. You may use it as your own since it is considered "public domain." b. You should ask the person's permission to use it. c. You should name your source in your speech. d. You should ask permission and name your source in your speech.
You should ask permission and name your source in your speech
Nicole's informative speech on starting a fantasy football league would be a speech about ____. a. a process b. an event c. a person d. an object
a process
Zane is listening to his sister talk about her feelings after a rough day she had at school. He is likely engaging in what type of listening? a. Comprehensive b. Appreciative c. Empathic d. Content
Empathic
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of ethical speakers? a. Ethical speakers present accurate information. b. Ethical speakers consider all sides of an issue. c. Ethical speakers carefully research their topics. d. Ethical speakers demonstrate respect for themselves and their audience. e. All of the above are true of ethical speakers.
Ethical speakers present accurate information
Which of the following is NOT discussed in your textbook as one of the four core parts of every speech? a. Evidence b. Conclusion c. Introduction d. Body
Evidence
According to your textbook the first step in preparing to research your topic is to ____. a. Examine your own experience(s) b. Visit your local library c. Conduct interviews d. Access government documents
Examine your own experience(s)
Which of the following types of supporting materials would NOT be used to make a logical appeal? a. Definitions b. Testimony c. Examples d. Facts and statistics
Examples
Facts and statistics used as supporting materials are never subject to interpretation and manipulation. a. True b. False
Falase
"Signposts" wrap up the speech with the speaker reviewing the main points, restating the thesis and providing closure. a. True b. False
False
According to your textbook the "deep web" contains websites that are usually accessible through search engines like Google. a. True b. False
False
At the end of your working outline, you should list the references for your speech-the sources of all the supporting material you included. a. True b. False
False
Conflict always produces negative outcomes. a. True b. False
False
Dialogic ethics require speakers engage in one-way communication. a. True b. False
False
Digital technology has decreased the ethical responsibilities communicators must accept when they interact with others. a. True b. False
False
Ethnocentric listeners usually respond positively to a speaker who does not share their cultural background. a. True b. False
False
Hypothetical examples are based on actual events. a. True b. False
False
If you do not intend to plagiarize a source, it is not considered plagiarism. a. True b. False
False
Information found in an encyclopedia is an example of a primary source. a. True b. False
False
Informative speakers should use a large amount of presentation media in order to keep the audience's attention. a. True b. False
False
Institutional stories transmit basic values and accepted behaviors, often told in the form of a fable or myth. a. True b. False
False
When documenting sources in your bibliography you need to list the author's last name and then their first initial⎯NOT full first name⎯when using MLA STYLE. a. True b. False
False
When giving a speech to inform your goal is to reinforce, modify or change audience members' beliefs, attitudes, opinions or values. a. True b. False
False
Where and when you are giving a speech has very little to do with selecting your topic. a. True b. False
False
While making a connection to your audience is important in a persuasive speech it is something to avoid doing in an informative speech. a. True b. False
False
Without the usual gatekeepers watching over bloggers, you cannot trust any of the information available in the blogosphere. a. True b. False
False
Your introduction and conclusion are NOT part of your outline, only the body of the speech is part of the outline. a. True b. False
False
How can you provide effective feedback to a speaker? a. identify what the speaker did well b. offer specific examples of areas for improvement c. demonstrate that you listened carefully to the message d. all of these answers are correct.
all of these answers are correct
"Looking for wild asparagus is like hunting for mushrooms; they are relatively hard to find, but well worth the effort when you do find them." This type of comparison is called ____. a. a metaphor b. an anecdote c. an analogy d. a side-by-side
an analogy
Fred's headache was causing him to have trouble concentrating on his classmate's speech. This type of distraction is called ____. a. a medical distraction b. an internal noise c. an external noise d. None of these answers are correct.
an internal noise
Cindy mentioned her professor during her speech as a source of information. This mention is called ____. a. bibliographic information b. an oral citation c. a secondary source d. copyright information
an oral citation
When you go to a comedy club for entertainment, you are engaging in ____. a. appreciative listening b. empathic listening c. critical listening d. listening for content
appreciative listening
A source's complete citation, including author, date of publication, title, place of publication, and publisher is called ____. a. copyright information b. oral citation c. web directory d. bibliographic information
bibliographic information
When putting together a speech, you typically develop the four main parts in which order? a. introduction-body and transitions-conclusion b. conclusion-introduction-body and transitions c. introduction-conclusion-body and transitions d. body and transitions-introduction-conclusion
body and transitions-introduction-conclusion
Which of the following is not part of a working outline? a. general purpose b. specific purpose c. brainstorming d. Thesis
brainstorming
Effective public speakers provide oral citations during their speeches. Oral citations are a. the actual act of giving a speech. b. brief references to their sources. c. written references to their sources. d. values and beliefs.
brief references to their sources
Susan checked the headlines of her local paper and looked through current magazines to come up with ideas for her speech topic. This is part of a process called ____. a. developing a thesis b. internal consistency c. building a working outline d. Brainstorming
building a working outline
When Jake defines a word in his speech by using a definition he found in a dictionary, he is giving that word a ____. a. connotative meaning b. legislative meaning c. denotative meaning d. None of these answers are correct.
denotative meaning
Once you have a list of ideas for your topic, it is a good idea to a. list them in alphabetical order. b. expand each idea into a paragraph. c. distill each idea down to a single word or short phrase. d. None of these answers are correct.
distill each idea down to a single word or short phrase
Because they appeal to logic, audience members generally find ____ convincing in persuasive situations. a. definitions b. examples c. facts and statistics d. Narrative
facts and statistics
The practice of using limited portions of an author's work and crediting the source is called ____. a. fair use b. oral citations c. ethnocentrism d. Plagiarism
fair use
Metasearch engines should be used when you want to find: a. in-depth information about your topic b. general information about your topic c. blogs that are updated daily d. newspaper archives.
general information about your topic
When researching your topic, you want information that has currency. This means ____ a. information you can take to the bank. b. information that is up to date. c. information you can purchase. d. information that is timeless.
information that is up to date
In a good speech outline, ideas that make up any main heading or subheading have a logical connection to one another. This is called ____. a. internal noise b. internal consistency c. interdependency d. grouping ideas
internal consistency
Transitions which review what you just discussed prior to moving on to the next point in your speech are called ____? a. signposts b. internal summaries c. guideposts d. Directional
internal summaries
One of the questions Nick asked during his interview with a nuclear physicist was, "Wouldn't you agree that the benefits of nuclear power out way the risks?" This is what type of question? a. open-ended b. closed-ended c. neutral d. Leading
leading
"Don't you think Modern Family is the best shoe on TV?" is an example of a(n) a. open-ended question b. leading question c. neutral question d. secondary question
leading question
After Brandon brainstormed for ideas associated with his topic, he identified themes and then grouped those themes by category. These categories will become the ____ of Brandon's speech. a. main points b. introduction c. general purpose d. specific purpose
main points
Eun-Jeong wanted to select an organizational pattern that would help her encourage audience involvement and participation. Which pattern should she use? a. spatial b. narrative c. cause and effect d. Topical
narrative
Mary incorporated a story from her childhood into her speech. This type of supporting material is called ____. a. example b. narrative c. definition d. Testimony
narrative
Using the ____ pattern of organization for an informative speech can add suspense and drama to the topic. a. chronological b. cause-and-effect c. narrative d. Spatial
narrative
Kathy's speech, a tribute to her favorite brother-in-law, included several stories. This type of format is called ____. a. spatial format b. topical format c. cause and effect format d. narrative format
narrative format
Mary's speech inspired many people in her audience to give blood at the earliest opportunity. This type of speech would fall into which of the following categories? a. informative b. persuasive c. controversial d. Entertaining
persuasive
When you ask yourself, "What is the central idea I want my audience to get from my speech?" you are beginning the process of a. choosing the general purpose of you speech. b. selecting your topic. c. phrasing your thesis. d. building your working outline.
phrasing your thesis
When giving his speech on the Civil War, Carl quoted a section of President Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" without crediting Mr. Lincoln. Carl is guilty of ____. a. dialogue b. plagiarism c. oral citation d. copyright infringement
plagiarism
One aspect of accuracy in informative speaking is a. developing a speech that incorporates high levels of mythos. b. developing a speech that incorporates high levels of pathos. c. making the information in the speech especially easy for the audience to understand. d. recognizing that audience members act as gatewatchers.
recognizing that audience members act as gatewatchers
Which of the following is an example of gender neutral language? a. fireman b. policeman c. stewardess d. Salesperson
salesperson
Which of the following is not one of the main parts of a speech? a. conclusion b. transitions c. signpost d. Body
signpost
If an informative speaker wants to highlight locations or areas in a particular place, then the ____ pattern of organization would be the most effective. a. chronological b. cause-and-effect c. narrative d. Spatial
spatial
Which pattern of an organization is most appropriate for describing an object, a place, or how something is designed? a. spatial pattern b. chronological pattern c. cause and effect pattern d. topical pattern
spatial pattern
Carol's reference to the impact of visitors to the Rocky Mountains in her speech about the fragile eco-system of the mountains is considered a(n) ____. a. general example b. specific example c. hypothetical example d. irrelevant example
specific example
Which type of example gives listeners the most detail? a. specific examples b. hypothetical examples c. general examples d. supportive examples
specific examples
When you combine your general purpose, topic, and audience to identify the particular objective you want to accomplish, you have formed the ____ of your speech. a. specific purpose b. general outline c. thesis d. working outline
specific purpose
If you want to quantify the magnitude of a problem in your speech, you may want to use ____? a. definitions b. examples c. statistics d. Anecdotes
statistics
To create a sense of personal meaning for a speech to inform the speaker might a. present a lot of facts. b. include primarily technical information. c. tell a story related to the topic. d. self-disclose highly personal information.
tell a story related to the topic
The portion of the World Wide Web composed of specialty databases that are not accessible by traditional search engines is called ____. a. a blog b. the web directory c. the deep web d. a sponsored link
the deep web
Internal summaries perform two functions for the speaker. They remind the audience of the key points the speaker has already talked about, and a. they link previous points with the upcoming one b. they signal that the speech is drawing to a close c. they introduce the first main point of the speech d. they establish a contrast between the introduction and main points of the speech
they establish a contrast between the introduction and main points of the speech
A point or sub-point should have at least how many pieces of information to support it? a. one b. five c. two d. Ten
two
Which of the following is a primary source of information about Dr. Tracy Adams research? a. An article in Newsweek magazine. b. A chapter in a book examining great researchers. c. A journal article written by Dr. Adams about her research. d. A story on CNN about Dr. Adams.
A journal article written by Dr. Adams about her research
"Into each life a little rain must fall" is an example of: a. A simile b. An analogy c. A mnemonic device d. A metaphor
A metaphor
"Josh was flopping like a fish on a line" is an example of ____. a. A metaphor b. An analogy c. A simile d. A mnemonic device
A simile
As you review your working outline, you should apply which of the following principles to help you identify what points to include and what points to leave out? a. balance b. clarity c. relevance d. All of these answers are correct.
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a way to maximize your ability to get the most out of Internet and library sources? a. Use a variety of key words. b. Use the advanced search option. c. Search for more than text. d. All of the above are ways to maximize your ability to get the most out of Internet and library sources.
All of the above are ways to maximize your ability to get the most out of Internet and library sources
In selecting topic ideas you should a. consider the audience. b. consider the setting and type of event. c. consider resource availability. d. All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct
The general purpose of your speech typically corresponds with one of the most common types of speeches. These types of speeches include ____. a. persuasive b. entertaining c. informative d. All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct
The thesis of your speech should a. be written as a single declarative sentence. b. capture the essence of you speech. c. incorporate the main points you plan to address. d. All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct
Which of the following will help make researching your topic a more productive experience? a. keeping accurate records b. scheduling research time c. starting early d. All of these answers are correct
All of these answers are correct
Professional employees routinely make presentations in meetings, panels, training sessions, or seminars. In these situations, speakers should consider a. the subject matter taken up by any other presenters. b. the size of the room where they will speak. c. whether the presentation will be delivered face-to-face or online. d. All of these factors should be considered when preparing to speak in a professional setting.
All of these factors should be considered when preparing to speak in a professional setting
Taking accurate notes can help you prevent plagiarism. Which of the following strategies is NOT recommended in your textbook as a method for identifying quotes and their sources as you gather information? a. Use a different font color to identify quotations in your notes. b. Use a boldface type to identify quotations in your notes. c. Use highlighting to identify quotations in your notes. d. Always use quotation marks around any material that you copy verbatim from a source.
Always use quotation marks around any material that you copy verbatim from a source.
Rob is going to a concert to hear his favorite band play. While there he will likely be engaged in what type of listening? a. Comprehensive b. Critical c. Empathic d. Appreciative
Appreciative
Jaime's informative speech on Hawaiian culture has three main points. Look them over and select the type of organizational pattern that best fits this structure. I. Traditional foods II. Types of dance III. Clothing
Attire a. Spatial b. Topical c. Narrative d. Chronological/ Topical
Alison has prepared an informative speech entitled "Tracing the History of the Electoral College." Which organizational pattern did Alison most likely use for this speech? a. Spatial b. Topical c. Narrative d. Chronological
Chronological
Dave is organizing his speech on the Boston Red Sox. His main points are: I. 1901-1918 II. 1919-2003 III. 2004-present day Dave's organizational structure is best described as ____ a. Spatial b. Chronological c. Topical d. Cause-Effect
Chronological
In what part of a speech are you likely to first hear the thesis? a. Transition b. Conclusion c. Introduction d. Body
Conclusion
Hypothetical examples are based on ____. a. conjecture b. facts c. personal experience d. None of these answers are correct.
Conjecture
____ meaning is unique and associated with a word based on a person's own experiences. a. Dictionary b. Denotative c. Functional d. Connotative
Connotative
When a speaker defines something by explaining how it works or what it does, this is called what? a. definition by analogy b. definition by association c. definition by example d. definition by function
definition by function
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in your text as a method to help you effectively relate your topic to the audience? a. Choose a topic that is relevant to the audience. b. Personalize the message by using a storytelling approach. c. Correct any errors made by previous speakers to enhance your believability. d. Demonstrate concern or empathy for others.
Correct any errors made by previous speakers to enhance your believability
Which of the following types of narratives best represent mythos? a. Cultural stories b. Institutional stories c. Others' stories d. Your own stories
Cultural Stories
Which of the following four terms does NOT relate to the other three? a. stories b. definitions c. anecdotes d. Narratives
definitions
Definitions enable speakers to accomplish which of the following? a. Help audience members understand a topic's scope. b. Increase the likelihood that the speaker and the audience think about the topic in similar ways. c. Tell the audience what the speaker won't be talking about. d. Definitions enable speakers to accomplish all of the above.
Definitions enable speakers to accomplish all of the above
When used in an informative speech, the ____ pattern of organization helps the speaker explain how someone or something has developed over time. a. chronological b. cause-and-effect c. narrative d. Spatial
chronological
As Mary is finishing her research interview, she quickly summarizes the main points of the interview and thanks the interviewee for her time. Mary was using which of the following interviewing strategies? a. conclusion preview b. closure statement c. post-interview conversation d. interview guide
closure statement
Monroe's Motivated Sequence includes all of the following steps EXCEPT: a. conclusion b. attention c. visualization d. Satisfaction
conclusion
When Bill has finished listening to Sally's speech, he challenges her by opening his comments with, "I am sure you are wrong about the statistics you used to support you point about the dangers of cloning." This creates which kind of communication climate? a. productive communication climate b. defensive communication climate c. supportive communication climate d. None of these answers are correct.
defensive communication climate
When Dave thinks to himself, "How can Roberta possibly believe in that?" he is experiencing ____. a. listening anxiety b. hate speech c. ethnocentrism d. ethical communication
ethnocentrism
"The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans" is an example of an informative speech about a. objects and places. b. people and other living creatures. c. processes. d. events.
events
The cause-and-effect pattern shows how an action produces a particular outcome. This pattern works particularly well with informative speeches about a. processes. b. events. c. ideas and concepts. d. objects and places.
events
In Dave's speech about the history of civil rights in the U.S., he used quotes from Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. Dave used ____ to support his points. a. lay testimony b. expert testimony c. celebrity testimony d. Narrative
expert testimony
Jason found himself having trouble focusing on the content of his professor's lecture because the classroom was uncomfortably warm. Jason was experiencing ____. a. external noise b. goal setting c. listening anxiety d. Judgment
external noise
As a general rule, your interview questions should be a. leading questions. b. secondary questions. c. neutral and open-ended. d. All of these answers are correct.
neutral and open-ended
"The Allure of Old Baseball Fields: Wrigley and Candlestick Parks" is an example of an informative speech about a. objects and places. b. people and other living creatures. c. processes. d. events.
objects and places
"The Secret Spices of Thai Food" is an example of an informative speech about a. objects and places. b. people and other living creatures. c. processes. d. events.
objects and places
When developing your complete sentence outline, each main point or sub-point should express a. several ideas so you have options during your speech. b. your views about your topic. c. only one idea. d. None of these answers are correct.
only one idea
While researching her speech on the Salvation Army, Jean found a particularly useful quotation. During her speech, she put the quote into her own words. In doing so, Jean is ____ the quotation. a. paraphrasing b. copying c. performing d. Rehearsing
paraphrasing
Sally wants to use the computer to research her speech topic. To do so, she will need to develop ____ to properly guide the search engines she will use. a. discussion lists b. particular keywords c. web directory d. Bibliography
particular keywords
A well balanced speech has a. points which are about equal in importance. b. an introduction and conclusion of equal length. c. an even number of transitions. d. at least two sub-points per main point
points which are about equal in importance
"Basic Steps for Removing Computer Spyware" is an example of an informative speech about a. objects and places. b. people and other living creatures. c. processes. d. events.
processes.
You should ____ before using any files that you have downloaded from the Internet. a. read the copyright information b. conduct research interviews c. edit the files d. None of the answers is correct.
read the copyright information
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 ____. a. to persuade b. to entertain c. to give advice d. to inform
to give advice
The specific purpose for an informative speech should begin with a phrase such as: a. to make my audience understand. b. to help my audience believe. c. to convince my audience of the importance of. d. to get my audience to see the humorous side of.
to make my audience understand
Effective storytellers create a sense of drama, develop, compelling characters, and a. use evocative language to transport audience members' imaginations into the narrative b. tell complete stories, never leaving anything out c. always explain the moral or main point of the story d. use stories to appeal to audience members' logic
use evocative language to transport audience members' imaginations into the narrative
Questioning the logic of an authors' conclusions or whether or not they provide adequate evidence is questioning the ____ of the authors' information. a. validity b. currency c. reliability d. Relevance
validity
In brainstorming for topics you should a. limit your ideas to a few. b. evaluate all of your ideas. c. write down every idea⎯whatever comes to mind. d. None of these answers are correct.
write down every idea⎯whatever comes to mind
Speakers often use analogies to help an audience understand something new to them. a. True b. False
True
"Signposts" are a kind of transition that let your audience know where you are in your speech and where you are going. a. True b. False
True
"Transitions" is the formal term for a word, phrase, or sentence used throughout a speech to mark locations in the organization and clearly link the parts of a speech together. a. True b. False
True
A speech of tribute is likely to follow the narrative organizational pattern. a. True b. False
True
A transition that indicates a key move in a speech, making its organization clear to the audience is called a signpost. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook it is best to go to an interview with prepared questions. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook, "ethnocentrism" is the position that our world view is better than anyone else's. a. True b. False
True
Special occasions like awards ceremonies, company parties, roasts, and toasts often provide the context for persuasive speeches. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook, for an informative speech to connect with listeners it needs to have three qualities: be meaningful, be clear and be well argued. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook, mythos refers to appeals to cultural beliefs and values. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook, one common type of informative speech would be a speech about a concept. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook, supporting materials provide the substance of your speech − they provide the evidence for your ideas. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook, when evaluating your research materials you need to check the validity of the information. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook, when presenting an informative speech it is important to avoid expressing your personal views on a topic. a. True b. False
True
Although legally most email is considered public communication people generally think of email exchanges between individuals as private communication. a. True b. False
True
Audiences focus closely on the trustworthiness of a female speaker's sources but are more concerned with how a male speaker organizes his ideas, maintains eye contact, and uses his voice. a. True b. False
True
Having a well-defined purpose is not especially important in public speaking. a. True b. False
False
In most speeches you do NOT need to transition to your conclusion. a. True b. False
False
In today's online environment, books are no longer a key source of information. a. True b. False
False
Including too few points is one of the biggest problems students encounter when learning how to develop a topic. a. True b. False
False
It is not necessary to write the topic, general purpose, or specific purpose on your complete sentence outline, since you already decided upon these elements when preparing your working outline. a. True b. False
False
Libraries are no longer useful in the age of internet research. a. True b. False
False
Listening is NOT a part of ethical communication. a. True b. False
False
Most search engines are able to access all of the websites on the Internet. a. True b. False
False
Most words have several connotative meanings and infinite denotative meanings. a. True b. False
False
Research shows that less than ten percent of college students are willing to admit to having copied information directly from an Internet source without providing a reference. a. True b. False
False
The body of a speech includes the introduction, main points, and the conclusion. a. True b. False
False
The main point of brainstorming is to select the specific topic you will talk about in your speech. a. True b. False
False
When conducting an interview to gather research for your speech your first step is to select the interviewees. a. True b. False
False
Spatial organization links points together based on their physical relationships, such as their locations. a. True b. False
True
According to your textbook, connotative meanings are the ones you would find in a dictionary. a. True b. False
False
According to your textbook, due to the advances in technology and information on the Internet, books are not a key source of information for your speech. a. True b. False
False
According to your textbook, listening is the physical process of receiving sounds. a. True b. False
False
According to your textbook, testimony dramatizes a topic and helps the audience identify with the speaker's ideas. a. True b. False
False
All informative speeches should be organized using the topical pattern of organization. a. True b. False
False
As you conduct your research, try to focus on one perspective in order to reinforce your assumptions. a. True b. False
False
For the most part, audiences are not particularly interested in speeches about other people and living creatures. a. True b. False
False
Copyright laws, including the Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998, require you to get permission from authors if you want to use their original published and unpublished works. Fair use, however, allows you to use limited portions of an author's work if you credit the source of the information. a. True b. False
True
Every speech has three main parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. a. True b. False
True
For informative speeches that demonstrate how to do something, the best approach is to use a chronological pattern that leads the audience through the process step by step. a. True b. False
True
In an outline, subordinate points are those that are under the main points, and provide evidence and information that support your main ideas. a. True b. False
True
Informative speakers can make a speech topic come alive by connecting the topic to the audience in meaningful ways. a. True b. False
True
Institutional narratives are stories from organizations or corporations. a. True b. False
True
Institutional stories tell us how individuals should act in the organization and the values it emphasizes. a. True b. False
True
It is important to include a conclusion preview in your interview guide. a. True b. False
True
Metaphors rely on an implicit comparison while similes make an explicit comparison. a. True b. False
True
One way to heighten the audience's interest in a topic is to use similes that juxtapose objects, processes, or ideas in unique and novel ways. a. True b. False
True
Phrasing the thesis of your speech clearly helps you to identify exactly what you want to say to your audience. a. True b. False
True
Relating your own narrative personalizes the topic and helps listeners why you choose it. a. True b. False
True
Several communication organizations provide guidelines for ethical communication. a. True b. False
True
Social media sites are especially useful in learning about current trends and can provide ideas for speech topics. a. True b. False
True
Specialized search engines provide access to documents and media that are not standard web pages, such as e-books, Microsoft Word documents, spreadsheets, digital slides in PowerPoint, Adobe PDFs, and text documents. a. True b. False
True
The main points of your speech should be about equal in importance relative both to your topic and to the other points. a. True b. False
True
The specific purpose of your speech tells the audience what you want to achieve in your speech. a. True b. False
True
The thesis statement helps make your audience aware of what's coming in your speech and keeps them on track and involved throughout your presentation. a. True b. False
True
Using testimony to support your claims only works if listeners believe in the source's credibility. a. True b. False
True
When documenting sources in your bibliography you need to list the author's last name and then their first initial⎯NOT full first name⎯when using APA STYLE. a. True b. False
True
With skillful research and delivery, almost anything that is important or interesting to a speaker can be made important or interesting to an audience. a. True b. False
True
You should choose your keywords carefully and consider alternatives to your original choice in order to produce a range of results. a. True b. False
True
You use brainstorming techniques twice as you develop your speeches-first for identifying possible speech topics and later for coming up with material to use in your presentation. a. True b. False
True
Your thesis summarizes your plan for achieving the specific purpose of the speech. a. True b. False
True
Two primary tasks in the opening portion of an interview are a. to establish rapport and provide orientation. b. to establish your need for information and confirm the interviewee's credentials. c. to set up recording equipment and provide the interviewee with a list of question you will ask. d. to obtain the correct spelling of the interviewee's first and last names.
to establish rapport and provide orientation.
