public speech final

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

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

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

false

Ignoring the values, needs and interests of certain audience members is a practice known as

marginalizing.

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.

When selecting a topic, you should consider

All correct

Which of the following is a visual means of exploring connections between a subject and related ideas?

Concept Mapping

Which of the following is an example of demographic audience data?

Socioeconomic status

Secondary research refers to finding information discovered by other people.

True

When the audience believes a speaker has credibility, it means the speaker

is perceived as knowledgeable and trustworthy about the topic.

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.

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

listener relevance link.

How many ideas should a specific speech goal statement contain?

one

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

stimulate productive thinking

When a speaker gathers information on her audience's level of knowledge, interest, and attitude about a potential topic, she is collecting

subject-related audience disposition data.

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.

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

true

Assuming that all members of a particular group have similar knowledge, behaviors, and beliefs is called stereotyping.

true

Conducting a survey can be a good way to collect data about an audience.

true

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

true

Presentational aids are important because they help your audience remember your message.

true

Using presentational aids may help you to feel more competent and confident as you deliver your speech.

true

When choosing presentational aids, it is important to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and avoid offending your audience.

true

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

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

An effective introduction achieves four primary goals. What are they?

Gain attention, convey listener relevance, establish speaker credibility, and identify the thesis statement with main point preview.

Raul wants to use color strategically in a PowerPoint presentation to emphasize key points in his speech. Which of the following suggestions will help him to do so?

He should use the same color to show similarities, and use opposite colors (on a color wheel) to show differences between ideas.

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

NOT leading queston

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

NOT signpost

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

New York Times

How many slices (or wedges) does an effective pie chart have?

Two to five

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

Professor Jones was discussing how sound recordings have changed over the years. She brought in a cylinder, a 78 RPM shellac disc, and a 45 RPM vinyl disc to show to the class. These are examples of

actual objects.

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.

All of the following are examples of visual aids EXCEPT for

audio recordings.

When Daniel gave his speech about the history of the Rolling Stones, he showed several of the band's most popular music videos. This is an example of using

audiovisual aids.

You should be careful when quoting information from a blog because

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

The students in Professor Smith's class were asked to give a group presentation on childhood obesity. First, a number of students suggested all the possible ways to approach the subject; the students then made a list of these suggestions. This is an example of

brainstrorming

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

competence, good character, and good will.

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.

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

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.

All of the following are examples of primary research EXCEPT for

etting information from Wikipedia.

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.

A bar graph is used when indicating changes in one or more variables over time.

false

A good way to make visual aids easier to read is to type words in ALL CAPS.

false

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

false

A subject and a topic are the same thing

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

Handouts can be distributed at any time during a speech.

false

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

false

It is best to try to choose a subject or topic that you think your audience will like, even if you aren't interested in or knowledgeable about it.

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

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

false

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

false

Survey questions that make a respondent choose between only two answers, such as yes/no, are called multiple-response items.

false

The size of a chart does not matter, as long as it contains good information.

false

The time of day when a speech is scheduled should not affect the way you deliver it.

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 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

While you are talking about material in a visual aid, you should turn your body and look at the aid to help your audience know that you want them to look at the aid, too.

false

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.

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.

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

startling statements, jokes, or personal references.

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.

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.

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

true

A flowchart uses symbols and connecting lines to diagram a sequence of steps through a complicated process.

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

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

true

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

true

The specific speech goal statement is a single statement that identifies the desired response the speaker wants from the audience.

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

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

Using vivid language in a speech can help the audience to

understand and remember abstract, complex, and novel material

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 recommended strategies to ensure comprehension and retention EXCEPT for

use plenty of jargon.

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

using slang, jargon, and dialect.

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

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