Speech 140

Proofs are __________. a. when a speaker uses facts or evidence in a speech b. the appeals of ethos, logos, and pathos c. if-then statements d. used when the facts are insufficient by themselves

b

A Wiki is __________. a. a crowd-sourced entry that can be modified by anyone b. useful for finding other, better sources c. generally not reliable to use as a source by itself d. all of the answers

d

Which of the following actions is most appropriate for a transition in your speech? a. looking down to your notes b. pausing in your speech to move slightly c. giving a grand gesture with your hands d. none of these actions are appropriate

b

According to the text, the difference between untrue speech and deceptive speech is __________. a. the outcome b. the intention c. the inflection d. the coherence e. none of the answers

b

After dinner speeches should balance __________. a. persuasiveness and praise b. entertainment and information c. information and length of the speech d. entertainment and a call to action

b

Repetition with progression is best used for __________. a. highlighting a specific quotation or point as important b. creating a sense of movement in the speech c. linking together extraordinary words and tropes d. a and b

b

The best audience is __________. a. an audience that agrees with you by chance b. one you create yourself by emphasizing a common concern c. one that has no opinion on the topic d. none of the answers

b

The speaker's chosen style of language should __________. a. be able to sway any audience b. be adapted to the occasion and the audience c. be able to fit with any topic d. all of the answers

b

When a speaker appeals to an audience's nobility, the speaker is __________. a. being unethical b. encouraging the audience to live up to values they already possess c. appealing to ethos d. attempting to create sympathy for a social problem

b

If an audience already knows a problem exists, but does not know how to bring about change, which of the following appeals would be most useful? a. an appeal to fear b. an appeal to nobility c. an appeal to empowerment d. none of the answers

c

In informative speaking, positive and negative feelings __________. a. should be avoided b. are good ways to convince the audience the information is accurate c. should be used as a tool for understanding the information d. none of the answers

c

Sources should be given credit in __________. a. the bibliography b. the body of the speech c. both the bibliography and the body of the speech d. neither the bibliography or the body of the speech

c

The most important effect of using concrete language is __________. a. it makes your speech more exciting b. it creates extraordinary images using normal objects and events c. it grounds abstract ideas so the audience can better understand what you're talking about d. all of the answers

c

Visualizing yourself as a nervous but successful speaker is one tool that can __________. a. help choose the right type of delivery b. make you seem arrogant c. help overcome anxiety d. help choose appropriate gestures

c

When choosing how much information to include in a speech, deciding to include only enough information to fully address the topic means the speaker is practicing __________. a. owning the topic b. choosing effective organizational patterns c. keeping it simple d. all of the answers

c

When looking for help with specific research, which of the following research is most useful? a. the teacher's assistant b. classmates c. a research librarian d. the Internet

c

When looking for news articles related to your topic, the most useful information is usually __________. a. dispersed throughout the entire article b. at the end of the article c. at the beginning of the article d. in the last sentence

c

Which of the following is a primary benefit of preparation outlines? a. they allow you to see an exact word-for-word representation of your speech b. they will have short phrases that remind you of what to say c. they allow you to check for a tight argument and the structure and balance of a speech d. they allow the production of a manuscript to use when delivering your speech

c

You should use metonymy when __________. a. trying to create higher emotion in the audience b. trying to direct audience attention to a specific aspect of a whole c. trying to reorder a well-known phrase d. none of the answers

B?

"If Elizabeth I was a ruling queen of England from 1558 through 1603 C.E. then we can conclude that it was possible for women to have authority in medieval England," is an example of which of the following? a. inductive reasoning b. causal argument c. argument from signs d. deductive reasoning

a

The reciprocal relationship between the speaker and audience means the audience has an obligation to __________. a. match the effort of the speaker b. show respect for the speaker c. listen as you expect to be listened to d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

a

When considering gestures for a speech, the most important thing to remember is __________. a. every gesture should be carefully planned out b. put your hands in your pockets when not gesturing c. consider what you do naturally and just be yourself d. all of the answers statements are correct

c

Which of the following statements about persuasion and manipulation is true? a. Persuasion makes unsound arguments appear strong. b. Manipulation seeks to influence the actions of others through reason. c. Persuasion allows the speaker to represent themselves dishonestly. d. Persuasion seeks to convince by presenting better arguments.

d

Using examples while explaining a concept is important because __________. a. it provides a specific instance of the concept for the audience b. it takes two seemingly different concepts and makes them similar c. it breaks down complicated concepts into simpler steps d. all of the answers

a

When a speaker identifies a threat and lets audience members know what actions will prevent the threat, the speaker is using __________. a. an appeal to fear b. an appeal to empowerment c. an appeal to sympathy d. none of the answers

a

A rhetorical audience is created through __________. a. similar demographics b. the speaker's skill in creating common ground c. passionate speaking d. picking a suitable topic

b

When organizing research materials, taglines allow you to __________. a. organize research materials into categories b. create a rough outline of your speech c. let the taglines becomes specific points in the argument d. all of the answers

d

Why should you avoid ethically suspect practices? a. they can damage your relationships b. they can harm your reputation c. they can limit your effectiveness d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

d

Which speech, when delivered effectively, can make a difference in your life? a. the speech you give when you pitch an important business idea b. the speech you give when convincing a loved one to support you in an important endeavor c. the speech you give that convinces others to vote for a law that affects your everyday life d. None of the answers e. all of the answers

e

Practical concerns may arise as you take notes. These concerns include a. how much information to write b. what color ink to use c. whether you should include punctuation marks d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

a

Reasoning is __________. a. the linking material between a claim and its support b. viewing an argument through a certain emotional frame c. connecting a speaker to an audience d. none of the answers

a

A metaphor like, "Blood is life," is a trope because __________. a. metaphors create non-literal definitions or word meanings b. metaphors use an interesting word order c. metaphors can draw attention to certain key points the speaker wants to make d. all of the answers

a

A presentation aid should not __________. a. draw attention away from the speaker b. simplify a complex explanation c. be adjusted to specific audiences or locations d. help deal with a challenge in giving a speech

a

A presentation aid with a good composition means that it is __________. a. clear, uncluttered, topical, and simple b. clear, complex, and uncluttered c. explained in a composed manner d. none of the answers

a

According to the text, what is the most important component of public speaking? a. good relationship with your audience b. volume and vocal variety c. an organized message d. anticipating audience questions e. controlling your nervousness

a

From an audience's perspective, nervousness and anxiety can often seem like __________. a. enthusiasm b. pride c. boredom d. anger

a

Respectful language is important to a successful speech because __________. a. including as many audience members as possible in your language will make them more likely to consider your argument b. it is illegal to be disrespectful in a public speaking setting c. disrespectful language will divide the audience amongst themselves d. all of the answers

a

Speaking with a responsibility to the extended audience means that __________. a. your speech was created with the intent of engaging individuals who are informed about the topic b. your speech was created with the intent of convincing an uninformed audience c. your speech is clear enough for the audience members to repeat to others d. all of the answers

a

Tropes are different than figures because __________. a. tropes use different or novel definitions of words while figures use different or novel ordering words b. figures create wonderful mental images while tropes deal with concrete meanings c. figures are concerned with numerical values while tropes deal with language d. tropes and figures are the same thing

a

When explaining something in an informative speech, the analogy is used for __________. a. explaining difficult-to-grasp processes b. creating if-then statements c. spicing up understood concepts d. all of the answers

a

When you hear a speech in another language that you do not know, it is accurate to say __________. a. you heard the speech b. you listened to the speech c. you understood the speech d. all of the answers

a

When you make a mistake in a practice speech, you should __________. a. use it as an opportunity to practice recovering from mistakes b. start over and focus on not making that mistake again c. use it to practice corrections such as, "That was bad, let's try again," d. any of these are acceptable

a

Which of the following is a good justification for placing a speech's strongest argument first? a. the strongest evidence is needed as a basis for subsequent arguments b. strongest arguments should always be placed first c. strong arguments make the audience interested when placed at the beginning of a speech d. strong arguments at the end of a paper may seem confrontational

a

Which of the following statements is true about speaking at a memorial? a. keep the speech minimal and to the point b. try not to speak on a personal level c. always attempt to say something, even if you know you can't d. all of the answers statements are true about speaking at a memorial

a

Which of the following statements is true about supplemental media? a. it should solve a problem or help deal with a challenged faced in giving the speech b. it should make a simple issue more complex c. presentation aids should draw attention away from the speaker d. all of the answers statements are true

a

"I'm going to persuade you that obesity is a problem," is not a good thesis statement primarily because __________. a. it is too short b. it does not have evidence about how the speaker will persuade the audience c. it announces an outcome, not an intention, and might alienate the audience d. none of the answers

c

"Studies show that more study produces higher grades, and less studying produces lower grades," is an example of which kind of argument? a. inductive reasoning b. argument from authority c. causal argument d. argument from signs

c

"Where will I look? How will I look for sources? What do I expect to find?" are important questions to ask when __________. a. creating a bibliography b. organizing research materials c. creating a research strategy d. evaluating source credibility

c

Speaking to a public means __________. a. speaking to a large audience b. speaking to people from a superior position c. speaking in a way so that all players in the dialogue have meaningful input d. all of the answers

c

When quoting a source in a speech, you should __________. a. not mention where the quote comes from, because it is in the bibliography b. simply let your audience know it is a quote c. introduce the quote by name, publication, or organization d. introduce the quote by reading the source from the bibliography

c

When using digital media, which of the following statements are true? a. modern digital media is reliable enough to not require a backup plan b. web-based presentation programs are more reliable and you don't need a backup plan if your presentation aids are stored online c. you should always be prepared to deliver a speech without digital media in case of technology failures d. b and c are both true

c

Which of the following descriptions fits with the textbook's explanation of good listening? a. attention is focused elsewhere so you do not hear b. registering individual words and sentences but not thinking about what you are hearing c. actively think about the concepts you are hearing d. all of the answers

c

Being a responsible speaker means __________. a. presenting information true to the research b. careful organization of the speech for clarity c. organizing information around a specific set of attitudes or feelings d. all of the answers

d

Being honest as a public speaker means you __________. a. let the audience see the limitations of your idea b. try to give a complete picture c. avoid misleading information d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

d

Inappropriate bias happens when a speaker __________. a. intentionally misrepresents information b. unfairly downplays alternative perspectives c. excludes important information d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

d

Marketing involves __________. a. segmentation of the audience b. a reliance on existing perceptions c. persuasion of the audience as a goal in itself d. all of the answers

d

Passive listening can be problematic for listeners because __________. a. it is rude to the speaker b. it makes the experience boring c. you won't be able to produce meaningful question d. all of the answers

d

Poorly reasoned speeches occur when __________. a. the speech doesn't have any support or evidence b. the speech has weak support c. the speech offers irrelevant support d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

d

The text suggests which of the following techniques as possible note-taking methods? a. flowing b. outlines c. concept maps d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

d

At the beginning of an award speech, a speaker will generally want to __________. a. explain the meaning and importance of the award being presented b. call up the person receiving the award c. talk about why the person deserves the award d. none of the answers choices are the proper way to start an award speech

a

Being an open communicator means you __________. a. are willing to have your opinion changed b. avoid advocating for a particular position c. selectively reveal your motivations d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

a

Common similes like, "cold as ice," or, "dry as a bone," are ineffective because __________. a. the audience already understands what familiar similes are supposed to mean b. they aren't precise enough c. they are too short d. none of the answers

a

In regards to listening, the speaker's responsibility is to __________. a. provide enough organizational structure so the audience can know the point of what is being said b. pay enough attention to make something meaningful out of what is being said c. both are speaker responsibilities d. the speaker does not have responsibilities in regards to listening

a

In which of the following situations would a manuscript speech be most appropriate? a. a political figure giving a nationally televised speech b. a business meeting with your coworkers c. giving a speech at an anniversary party d. a lawyer addressing the jury during closing arguments in a criminal trial

a

Which of the following suggests when a topic is too broad? a. it is hard to transfer the topic into a thesis statement b. there isn't enough information on the topic c. it would take too much time to define terms and explain arguments d. none of the answers

a

Defining is an important technique in informative speaking primarily because __________. a. it allows the audience to build mental pictures b. definitions help set up arguments and explanations c. the audience will feel like they are unintelligent otherwise d. words without definitions could mean anything

b

Ethos is __________. a. only a quality of likableness a speaker possesses b. a demonstration of the speaker's trustworthiness to the audience c. an inherent attribute that some speakers possess and other speakers don't d. all of the answers

b

Extended similes such as, "Your body is like a machine: you take fuel in, you produce heat and do work and you produce waste products," has a[n] __________ effect on the audience. a. mystifying b. explanatory c. negative d. confusing

b

If a person attempts to persuade a mechanic to repair their car sooner, they are using a type of __________. a. everyday communication b. public speaking c. unethical behavior d. common sense

b

If a speech lacks evidence or reasoning, the speech is lacking in __________. a. ethos b. logos c. pathos d. appeal to authority

b

The text mentions two benefits of good listening as members of the public. One is we can understand the arguments of those with whom we may disagree. The other is a. good listening skills create a more polite society b. good listening skills counteract the confusion when deciding difficult public issues c. good listening skills make us more informed d. good listening skills help us argue more passionately

b

The abstract of an academic article __________. a. is a brief overview of the article and usually includes overall findings b. is usually available for free c. is useful for finding out whether or not the article should be examined further d. all of the answers

d

The literal audience __________. a. is comprised of the people physically listening to the speaker b. can start to be defined by demographic characteristics c. is usually diverse d. all of the answers

d

The thesis statement is __________. a. what you talk about in a speech b. not needed for an informative speech c. the same as a specific purpose d. a one sentence summary of the topic and goal together

d

Transitions are important in a speech because __________. a. they provide the redundancy needed in oral communication b. they provide a clear point of transition between topics c. they establish a relationship between different topics in a speech d. all of the answers

d

Speaking to persuade means you focus on __________. a. entertaining your audience b. influencing your audience c. conveying knowledge d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

b

When confronting a counter-argument in your speech, you should __________. a. represent the opposing argument honestly b. give a specific reason why the audience should not accept the counter argument c. admit there is some merit to the counter argument d. all of the answers

d

A thesis statement which contains words like "understand" "examine" or "explain" suggests that the speech __________. a. will be an informative speech b. will be a persuasive speech c. will be too broad d. will be too focused

a

A goal of informative speaking is __________. a. persuade the audience on why they should agree with the speaker about the topic b. helping the audience encounter and understand new information c. always make the audience feel good about a topic d. all of the answers

b

A persuasive speech __________. a. only uses information to persuade an audience b. uses a combination of different appeals to persuade an audience c. does not need information, because it is attempting to convince rather than inform d. none of the answers

b

If a speaker shows they have the audience's best interests in mind, the speaker is demonstrating __________. a. a proper emotional framework b. goodwill c. common sense d. all of the answers

b

In a successful public speech __________. In a successful public speech __________. Question options: a. the speaker adapts their speech to a particular segment of the whole audience b. the speaker includes the whole public within the speech c. the goals of the speaker are the primary concern d. connecting the audience to the larger public conversation is unimportant

b

In regards to listening, the audience's responsibility is to __________. a. provide enough organizational structure so the audience can know the point of what is being said b. pay enough attention to make something meaningful out of what is being said c. both are audience responsibilities d. the audience does not have responsibilities in regards to listening

b

Moving from key terms like "drug laws" to "marijuana reform" or "cannabis decriminalization" is an example of __________. Question options: a. creating taglines b. focusing a search c. peer review d. inefficient searching

b

When organizing a speech's pattern of organization, a step-by-step structure speech is a type of __________. a. cause-and-effect pattern b. chronological pattern c. problem-solution pattern d. topical pattern

b

When providing effective feedback, it is especially helpful to __________. a. focus on the elements that cannot be changed b. provide specific ideas about how to make changes c. state your opinion as fact d. provide an opinion but not reasons for it e. all of the answers

b

When using technology in a group presentation, which of the following statements is most true? a. assign one person in the group to handle the presentation, freeing up other group members for other tasks b. make sure every group member can use the technology in case something goes wrong c. you should not use technology in group presentations d. you should only use online tools for group presentations

b

When you represent evidence responsibly, you __________. a. bring source material with you to the presentation b. give credit to the source of ideas and quotations c. avoid quoting sources word-for-word d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

b

Which of the following involves using proper word choice in your speech? a. visualizing supporting materials b. explaining technical terms so the audience can understand them c. not including too many pieces of information d. all of the answers

b

Which of the following is the most important when giving an informational speech on a person? a. biographical data b. conveying the essence of the person c. choosing a well-known person d. none of the answers

b

Which of the following materials would be most appropriate to assist in delivering an extemporaneous speech? a. a word for word copy of the speech you want to deliver b. an outline which lists topics and main points, with important details written out fully c. a list of the facts you want to include in the speech d. nothing, because extemporaneous speeches can't be prepared for

b

Which of the following statements is true about organizing evidence in a speech? a. evidence of the same type should be grouped together in a speech b. using varied types of evidence creates a more compelling argument c. evidence should always be restricted to the body of a speech d. all of the answers

b

Adapting to an audience means __________. a. you deliver your speech in a manner that brings in the members of the audience the analysis found would be left out. b. you pick a topic that you know the audience will generally agree with. c. you write, frame, and deliver your speech in a manner that responds to the analysis of the audience. d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

c

Ethical communication is based on the idea that you should think, speak, and argue like you would like to be spoken to. According to the text, this principle is called __________. a. respect b. intrinsic motivation c. reciprocity d. circularity e. none of the answers

c

Having a short time constraint means you should __________. a. pick a general topic so a speech doesn't need to get into specific details to save time b. ask for more time, because a good speech should be long c. pick a disciplined and sharp topic that can be addressed in a short time d. be more ambitious in your topic choice

c

If a person asks a question you don't know the answer to, which of the following responses is most appropriate? a. answer the question as best as possible b. ask if anyone in the audience knows the proper answer c. tell them you don't know d. any of the answers responses are acceptable

c

Speaking to inform means you focus on __________. a. entertaining your audience b. influencing your audience c. conveying knowledge d. all of the answers e. none of the answers

c

Topics should have which of the following attributes __________. a. speaker interest, audience needs and interests, and adequate evidence b. speaker enthusiasm, adequate evidence, and awareness of the speaking situation c. audience interest, speaker interest, and speaker enthusiasm d. speaker interest, awareness of the speaking situation, and audience interest and needs

d

When considering eye contact, which of the following statements is most true? a. actual eye contact isn't required, just don't stare at your notes b. you should never sweep the room, only jump from one direct eye contact to the other c. just do whatever is comfortable for you, eye contact is optional d. move between making real eye contact and looking around, and make eye contact a habit

d

When displaying presentation aids, which of the following must you do? When displaying presentation aids, which of the following must you do? Question options: a. an explanation of what the presentation aid is b. an explanation where the presentation aid came from c. a statement of what it means and why it is important d. you must include all of the answers for any presentation aid

d

When giving an informational speech on abstract ideas, which of the following should you consider? a. connect the topic to familiar ideas to increase clarity b. use detailed examples to produce a concrete definition c. compare two similar cases to provide a set of concrete concepts d. all of the answers

d