Spch 4

_________Blank is a variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary.

A dialect

_______Blank is repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.

Alliteration

____________Blank is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Credibility

An excellent way to improve your credibility as a speaker is to use fancy, complicated words rather than familiar words.

False

Distributing handouts is usually an excellent way to present visual aids during a speech.

False

In a preparation outline, main points are identified by capital letters.

False

In a preparation outline, you should state your main points in brief phrases.

False

Language mirrors reality

False

One advantage of using video in a speech is that it involves less work than other kinds of visual aids.

False

The best rate for effective public speaking is 110 words per minute.

False

The conclusion should normally make up about 20 to 25 percent of your speech.

False

The primary rule of using gestures in a speech is to gesture frequently and emphatically so that listeners notice what you are doing.

False

When preparing a visual aid, you should use ALL CAPS because it is easier to read.

False

When preparing charts and graphs, you should use a large number of colors in order to grab your audience's attention.

False

When selecting a title for your speech, you should avoid phrasing it as a question.

False

is crucial to fit all the information you want your audience to retain on a single chart.

False

__________Blank is the audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.

Goodwill

______Blank are changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice.

InflectionsCorrect

the following is a main point, a subpoint, and two sub-subpoints from a preparation outline about acoustical engineering. Which is the subpoint?

Noise control is an issue both for indoor and outdoor settings.

_______________Blank is based on a person's use of voice and body rather than on the use of words

Nonverbal communication

__Blank is the lowness or highness of the speaker's voice.

Pitch

_Blank is the pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words.

Rhythm

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

The history of the bagpipe dates to ancient Greece.

"Conversational quality" refers to speech delivery that sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.

True

Even if the audience already knows your speech topic, you should usually restate it clearly and concisely at some point in the introduction.

True

Even though a speaking outline should be kept as brief as possible, you should usually write out quotations in full.

True

Good delivery does not call attention to itself.

True

In a preparation outline, main points and subpoints should be written as full sentences.

True

Inaccurate use of language can harm a speaker's credibility.

True

Research shows that speakers in the United States who fail to establish eye contact may be seen by listeners as insincere or even dishonest.

True

Sometimes you can use your own body as a visual aid.

True

Using inclusive language is an important part of being an audience-centered public speaker.

True

Using visual aids can help a speaker combat stage fright.

True

Usually you should use only two fonts on any single presentation technology slide—one for the title or major headings, another for subtitles or other text.

True

When delivering a speech, you should display visual aids only while discussing them.

True

You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech

True

in a preparation outline, the most important ideas are placed farthest to the left and the less important ideas are placed progressively farther to the right.

True

language that is appropriate for some occasions may not be appropriate for others.

True

pie graph should ideally have from two to five segments.

True

Which of the following is the most concrete and specific

White House

A preparation outline should include

a bibliography.

In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience's perception of the speaker?

a police officer presenting an educational talk a concerned citizen being interviewed on the news a lawyer addressing a jury

A preparation outline should include

a specific purpose statement. a central idea. connectives.

The more ____________Blank a word, the more ambiguous it will be

abstract

Dolores is preparing visual aids for her speech about resources available to the Latino/Latina community and has decided to use a handout. When should she distribute it?

after the speech

Divided there is little we can do; united there is little we cannot do" is an example of

antithesis.

Sloppy ____________Blank is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly

articulation

A speech title should

be brief. encapsulate the main thrust of your speech. attract the attention of your audience.

A ____________Blank is a list of the sources used in preparing a speech.

bibliography

Research has demonstrated that visual aids, when used well, can increase a speaker'

clarity. confidence. credibility.

Which of the following is the most general and abstract

communication

The more ____________Blank a word, the more specific it will be.

concrete

The ____________Blank meaning of a word is what the word suggests or implies.

connotative

When a speaker uses a ____________Blank ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a zenith of power and intensity.

crescendo

If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of troglodytes, you would probably include a ____________Blank in your introduction.

definition

In a speaking outline, words such as "pause," "faster here," and "slow down" are ____________Blank that help a speaker remember how she or he wants to present key parts of the speech.

delivery cues

A ____________Blank ending is a type of speech conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement

dissolve

One of the advantages of using the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it

encourages conversational quality

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________Blank in the introduction of your speech.

establish goodwill toward the audience

A(n) ____________Blank speech is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes

extemporaneous

When preparing a speaking outline, you should

give yourself cues for delivering the speech

When using presentation technology, you should

give yourself extra time for preparation and rehearsal. check the equipment ahead of time to make sure it is working properly. make sure your text and images are easy for everyone in your audience to see.

A(n) ____________Blank speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation.

impromptu

The denotative meaning of a word is

its literal meaning or dictionary definition.

What is a major factor to consider when deciding whether to use an object as a visual aid?

its size

if you were delivering a speech about unemployment and wanted to show changes in the unemployment rate over the last decade, you should use a ____________Blank graph.

line

When you end your speech, you should

maintain eye contact for a few moments after you stop talking. collect your notes and any visual aids you may have used. maintain a cool, collected demeanor as you return to your seat.

As your textbook explains, upon reaching the lectern to start a speech, you should

make eye contact with your listeners.

When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, ____________Blank delivery is most appropriate.

manuscript

Once given a push, the machine of justice rolls on by itself" is an example of

metaphor

Speakers who lack vocal variety are said to speak in a _________

monotone

Our mission is to serve justice, to right wrong, and to protect democracy" is an example of

parallelism.

As Mark Twain noted, "The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed ____________Blank."

pauseCorrect

A direct appeal to your audience for action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) ____________Blank speech.

persuasive

____________Blank outline is a detailed outline developed during the planning stage of a speech

preparation

A ____________Blank identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech

preview statement

The ____________Blank is usually the last element of a speech introduction and provides a smooth lead-in to the body of the speech.

preview statement

Violating the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language is an error in

pronunciation

An excellent way to give your speech psychological unity is to conclude by

referring to ideas in the introduction.

As your textbook explains, even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always ____________Blank.

relate the topic to the audience

A ____________Blank is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.

rhetorical question

If you want to use a photograph as a visual aid for a speech, your textbook recommends that you

show the photograph to the audience by using presentation technology.

"His ideas are as worthless as withered weeds" are examples of

simile and alliteration.

The steady flow of traffic sounded like the rush of a great river" is an example of

simile.

A ____________Blank outline is a brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech.

speaking

When practicing your speech delivery, you should do all the following except

try to learn your speech word for word.

The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline shows the ____________Blank of the speech.

visual framework

Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume are referred to as

vocal variety.