Speech 131 Test 1

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name calling and other forms of abusive language because such language

Demeans the dignity of groups or individuals being attacked / Undermines the right of all groups in the US to express their ideas ( A & C)

Communication skills, include public speaking, are often more important to employers than a job candidates undergraduate major

True

The first responsibility of a speaker is to make sure her or his goal is ethically sound

True

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?

Visualize yourself giving a successful speech.

The fact that audiences are egocentric means that

listeners are concerned above all with how a speech will affect them

When the general purpose of your speech is to ____________ , you act primarily as an advocate

persuade

As your textbook explains, many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in every day conversation. These skills include

All of the above

Audience adaptation is an important factor in which of the following?

All of the above

Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speechmaking?

Be fully prepared for each speech

" The value of a classic car is determined by its condition, its rarity, and its desirability to collectors" is an example of a

Centeral idea

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to steer clear of incremental plagiarism?

Cite the sources of all quotations and paraphrases in your speech.

As your textbook states, texting, tweeting, and other forms of electronics communication have significantly reduced the need for public speaking

False

The primary purpose of speechmaking is to demonstrate your command of the topic

False

You should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic

False

As your textbook explains, a questionnaire item that gives the respondent the widest freedom in answering is called

Open-ended question.

When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is

a way to make a difference in something we care about.

When you experience stage fright, your body is producing extra ______________, a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.

adrenaline

The central idea of a speech should be

all of the above

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for speech topic

all of the above

One of the ways speakers analyze audiences is by looking at traits such as age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, group membership, and racial, ethnic and cultural background. According to your textbook, what is this called?

demographic audience analysis

Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy _______________ responsibilities

ethical

According to your textbook, what is the most important early step in the process of developing a successful speech?

formulating the specific purpose

As you listen to a speech about a campus crime, you relate the speakers ideas to your own knowledge, goals, and experience. According to your textbook, You are filtering the speech through your own

frame of reference

The three kinds of plagiarism discussed in your textbook are

global plagiarism, patchwork plagiarism, and incremental plagiarism

When the general purpose of your speech is to ____________ , You act primarily as a teacher or lecturer

to inform