Speech Final

Model

If the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available to you, the next best option ideally is a __________

bring a backup copy of your slides on a flash drive

If you are planning to use a presentation technology in a speech, you should

policy

"To persuade my audience that the United States should devote more of its resources to ending world hunger" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

commemorative

A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S solders who have died in defense of their country is an example of a(n) _________ speech

line

A __________ graph is best suited for showing changes in statistics over a time or space

True

A person who by ability, force of personality, or simply by talking the most, takes on a leadership role in a small group is called an emergent leader

True

A small group that meets for only on session should almost always have a designated leader

impromptu

A speech delivered with little to or no immediate preparation is called a(n) _____________________ speech

commemorative

A speech paying tribute to a person, idea, or institution is called a(n) ________ speech

Introduction

A speech presenting the main speaker to the audience is called a speech of _________

extemperaneous

A speech that is fully prepared in advance but delivered from a brief set of notes or a speaking outline is called a(n) _________ speech

abstract

According to your textbook, _________ words refer to ideas or concepts rather than to tangible objects

True

Both similes and metaphors compare things that are essentially different yet have something in common

True

Brainstorming for potential solutions requires that a small group wait until all potential solutions have been presented to being evaluating them.

True

Brainstorming is especially useful when a problem solving small group is trying to generate potential solutions

vocal variety

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

nonverbal

Communication based on a person's voice and body movements, rather than on the use of words, is called __________ communication

True

Competence and character are the most important factors affecting a speaker's credibility

True

Even though a persuasive speaker's goal is to influence the audience's beliefs or actions, she or he still has an ethical obligation to present evidence fairly and accurately

logos

Evidence and reasoning are the two major elements of persuasion that Aristotle called

Line Graph

If you wanted to illustrate the increase in the number of people in the United States who have earned college degrees since 1970, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a(n) _________

Chart

If you wanted to summarize the steps in treating a sprained ankle, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a ________

spatial

If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the different layers of the atmosphere," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order

C) Teacher

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)

Occasion, Audience, Topic, Speaker

In public speaking, the use of language should be appropriate to;

topical

Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in ________ order

topical

Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in _________ order

chronological or topical

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in ______ order

False

One of the biggest barriers to effective informative speaking is using language that is too simple for the audience

True

One of the defining traits of a small group is that its members assemble for a specific purpose

Policy

Questions of ______ usually include the word "should"

both check the equipment and setup of the room in which he will be speaking and bring a flash drive with a backup of his slides

Rashid will be using PowerPoint in a speech he is giving to the local Rotary club. According to your textbook, Rashid Should

concepts

Speeches about ___________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches

False

Terminal credibility is the credibility of the speakers at the start of the speech

assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable

The bandwagon fallacy

Policy

The best way to define the problem for a small group discussion is to phrase it as a question of _________

What the word suggests or implies

The connotative meaning of a word is

True

The connotative meaning of a word is more variable, figurative, and subjective than its denotative meaning

True

The credibility of the speaker before he or she starts to speak is called initial credibility

False

The denotative meaning of a word includes all the feelings, associations, and emotions that the word touches in different people

define problem

The first step in the reflective thinking method for a discussion in problem solving groups is to define problem

False

Using jargon in an informative speech is useful since it demonstrates your expertise on the topic

concept, object, processes, events

What are the four types of informative speeches discussed in your textbook ?

True

When making visual aids, you should use colors that can easily be distinguished from one another

a teacher explaining the requirements for an assignment

Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?

A scientist urging the FDA to ban plastics containing the chemical BPA

Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking?

a line graph

Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to illustrate the rising cost of a college degree

a line graph

Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to show changes in the homicide rate in Washington DC over the past twenty years?

Reasoning

_______ is a process of drawing conclusions based on evidence

Graphs

________ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns