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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?

email

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.


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