Speach Final
Which of the following would be an example of a thesis statement?
"Bog turtles habitats must be protected because the species is nearly extinct, their habitats are sensitive to intrusions, and building development will almost certainly wipe out the remaining population of turtles."
Shannon and Weaver's linear model of communication was first proposed in
1949
Which of the following would not be an example involving a moral dilemma?
All of the above are examples of moral dilemmas
Which of the following is not an example of a nonverbal cue?
All of the above are examples of nonverbal cues
Which of the following is a problem with a linear model of communication?
All of the above are problems with the linear model of communication
Language has an impact on which of the following?
All of these
The best research strategy for speech writing generally involves
All of these answers
"Each month I have to lie on my expense report in order to get reimbursed for an honest business lunch," is an example of a(n)
Antithesis
Which of the following would be an example of a specific purpose statement?
At the end of my speech, my audience will be convinced that zoning laws should prohibit building on bog turtle habitats."
Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose statement?
At the end of my speech, the audience will be aware of three reasons why optical illusions occur.
Interference
By looking at your audience you can make logical assumptions on their race, age, etc. This will help you better understand your audience which will improve your speech. On the other hand making an inference can backfire, because our logical assumption can turn out to be wrong. This would make your statements fallacious and that can lead to many of your audience being insulted.
Seeing a mediator to work out a custody issue would involve
Empathetic listening
Which of the following is not a suggestion for fostering a rapport with the expert person you are interviewing?
Engaging in friendly debate
"I believe the economic situation is getting worse," is an example of powerless language
False
Humans' ability to use a formalized system to communicate makes them superior to animals
False
In public speaking, you must orally cite all of your information, even if it is general knowledge.
False
In the visualization step of Monroe's Motivated Sequence you tell the audience how they can make your argument a reality.
False
Listening generally does not have an impact on how connected we feel to the other person
False
Listening generally does not have an impact on how connected we feel to the other person.
False
Speakers should try to use "You" language, especially during persuasive speeches
False
The Dali Lama believes that truth is more important than compassion
False
The ability to give good speeches is inborn and cannot be changed through training.
False
The ability to listen well is a gift, and cannot be learned.
False
The phrase "either you're with us, or against us " is a good example of a fallacy of case prsentation
False
Which of the following is an example of an abstract word?
Happy
an example of a hyperbole is
I have told you a million times to stop asking me for donations
Which of the following is not an advantage of using personal testimony?
It makes your speech humorous
The research study by Boroditsky where a key was shown to participants produce what results?
Speakers of Spanish described"key"using feminine adjectives while speakers of German described "key" using masculine adjectives
Which of the following would be an example of a general purpose statement?
To persuade
What do you need to have before you begin research for your speech?
Topic and Specific Purpose Statement only
Copyrighted material may be used in a limited way for educational purposes.
True
Ethical feedbacks sometimes involves criticism
True
Ethical public speaking begins before you start writing your speech.
True
Listening ability can have an impact on whether one is hired or promoted
True
Public speaking has been taught for thousands of years
True
Some of the most difficult audience members to reach are those who are required to attend presentations they would not attend on their own.
True
The risks of using slang in a speech generally outweigh the benefits.
True
There is a positive correlation between listening ability and academic success
True
Using profanity is generally best to avoid in a speech
True
When writing on your note cards, you should:
Write large enough that you can read the words easily
Identify the list of words that begins with the most concrete term and moves in order to the most abstract
Your friend Mei, Asian American, homo sapien, carbon based life form.
Using the phrases like "mad hard" or "he got owned" with a mixed audience would violate the principle of relating to which of the following demographic characteristic?
age
Unethical communication
all of the above
"Mike's microphone made much music," is an example of a(n)
alliteration
According to the author's advice about exaggeration, when a speaker uses absolute words like_______ or________s/he is challenging audience members to offer up evidence to the contrary.
always,never
During Leela's speech she says, "Whatcha wanna do is make sure you know who to contact." This is an example of using poor
articulation
The difference between hearing and listening is
attention
Elyse is writing a speech on art programs in elementary schools. One of the questions of her survey asks if the survey participant thinks these programs should be improved. This is an example of
attitudinal questions
Rajesh thinks abortion should be illegal. This is his
attitutde
This aspect of worldview is likely to govern the perceived credibility of a speaker and his/her effectiveness at persuasion
axiology
"Next, take the dry ingredients and mix them into the eggs and oil," is an example of which grammatical error?
basic error
The best strategy for managing stress in a speech is to
be well prepared and confident
A view that reality exists in a particular way is a (n)
belief
which of the following resources is best for gaining general knowledge?
books
Bill wants to give a speech showing his audience the impact of one's online activities and persona on the job application process. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
casual
This aspect of worldview is likely to govern the order of the speakers and the amount of time each person gets to speak.
cosmology
Facial expressions are not only critical for portraying emotion, they are also closely tied to the audience's perception of the speaker's
credibility
According the chapter, which is the least preferred interviewing?
Seeing a mediator to work out a custody issue would involve
empathetic listening
This aspect of worldview is likely to govern audience member's preferred learning styles.
epistemology
The study of ethics in public speaking is important because
ethical communication results in truthfulness,respect, and accuracy
Claude is giving his speech on Japan. While writing his speech, he is careful not to make any comments about their ideas and customs being any less important than his own. Which multicultural analysis factor is Claude being mindful of?
ethnocentricity
Gisela smiles when she talks about bringing home a puppy for the first time and frowns when she talks about the dangers of puppy mills. This is an example of using good
facial expressions
Audience analysis has no impact on a speaker's confidence.
false
Because we see so many advertisements each day, we are relatively immune to their effects
false
It is generally not appropriate to ask a third party what s/he knows about audience members.
false
A speaker gets up and presents a speech her roommate delivered last semester.This is an example of
global plagiarism
Makena is writing a speech on conflict resolution. She decides to change one of her examples from "Bob Jane" to "Alex and Sam." This is an example of avoiding
heterosexist language
Turning your phone off in advance of a meeting is an example of which of the following strategies to enhance listening
identify distractions
Kristen has been asked at the last moment to give a toast at a retirement party. What delivery technique will she be using?
impromptu delivery
On Tai's first day of speech class, his professor hands them all a slip of paper with a word on it. Tai will have five on minutes to think about his word, and then he will have to present a speech on that subject. This an example of a(n)
impromptu speech
When Jaime Oliver gave a TED talk in 2010, he was trying to persuade people to
improve their diets
Roberto writes a speech on a professional bike riding. In his speech he uses three quotes from professional bikers. he figures no one will recognize the names of the bikers anyway, so he decides not to cite them. This is an example of
incremental plagiarism
Watching a political debate on television would involve
informational listening
Which of the following statements is not true about identification as it relates to speaking
it is a one-way process
Which of the following statements is not true about hearing?
it is voluntary
According to the author, what is a potential danger of telling a personal story?
it may take too long and distract from the point of the speech
If you find a source that contradicts your specific purpose statement, what are you supposed to do with it?
keep it and look for counter evidence
Which of the following statements is not true about language?
language is objective
Which of the following is not discussed as a personal benefit of learning public speaking
learning public speaking helps us appear more credible
Marcus is delivering a speech verbatim from a teleprompter.What delivery technique is he using?
manuscript delivery
Their aspect of worldview is likely to govern what ideas the audience will accept as true or false.
ontology
When you take information, put it in you own words, and then cite the sources of that information during your speech, you are using
paraphrasing
Ella is trying to persuade his audience to recycle more.He concludes his speech by saying "I just think that maybe it would be a good idea if some of us try to recycle a little more." This is an example of using
powerless language
Their aspect of worldview is likely to govern a speaker's preferred delivery style and selection of visual aids
praxeology
A claim that ancient aliens played a role in the construction of some human monuments is a
proposition of fact
Listening to a friend talk about a painful break-up is known as
rational listening
Manuel begins to mentally argue with a speaker who advocates building a wall between the United States and Mexico.This is an example of which of the following barriers to effective listening?
reacting emotionally
Renan is a well-known senior partner at his law firm. He is giving a presentation to law school students who are interested to know how he became so successful. He is probably dealing with a
receptive audience
Isaak gives a speech on what it is really like to work in the business world. He says, "When I interviewed my father's male secretary..." This is an example of using and
spotlighting
Which of the following is not true about effective speeches?
the longer they are, the better
Which is the biggest potential problem with selecting a topic at random?
the topic may not be useful or meaningful to the audience
When narrowing the topic of your speech, the speaker needs to consider all but which of the following?
the type of visual aid to be used
Which of the following is not one of the five core aspects of worldview?
theology
Which of the following is not true about the main points of a speech?
there should be three to eight main points
A(n)_____ summarize the main points of the speech in a sentence or two and provides for the audience an overview of what the speech is about
thesis statement
Bess want to show audience members three ways of life will be different in the future based on current scientific research. She will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
topical
An audience analysis provides the speaker with critical information in planning, writing, and delivering a speech
true
Conor didn't practice his speeches enough, and now he finds himself using "uhh and "uhmm" a lot. This is an example of using
vocalized pauses
When using a microphone while giving your speech
you should be aware of the reverberation that may cause a voice delay.
