Speech Final
When preparing for your first speech, realize that
nervousness I normal
speakers who are nervous generally raise which element of their vocal delivery
pitch
When the county commission charters a citizens group to determine how to remedy an overcrowded, obsolete, and out-of-compliance county jail and report back to the commission with recommendations, the citizens group is functioning as a(n)
problem solving group
if one of your classmates begins her speech by asking, "Where you when President Kennedy was killed?" she is probably ignoring which characteristic of the class?
age
what is the advantage of using database indexes over browsing the internet on your own?
all above (database are huge databases have a wide variety of sources access to relevant information is faster than web browsing
it is possible to plagiarize another person's
all above (organization of material, ideas, words)
attempting to eliminate your nervousness about public speaking is counterproductive because
all above above (attempting to eliminate your nervousness but to control and channel it, nervousness is natural, some nervousness can actually benefit a speaker
a speaking outline may contain
all of the above ( prompts concerning speech delivery, supporting materials for the speech, source criticism)`
used effectively, supporting materials give your speech
all of the above (credibility, vividness clarity)
What does a speech to entertain seek to make a point through?
all of the above (humor, entertaining, creativity)
a personal narrative is a narrative in which a speaker
all of the above (relates an event experienced firsthand tells a story to the audience uses the pronouns I or we)
what is brainstorming
all of the above (the first step in the process of selecting a speech topic, the use of the critical thinking skill called generating productive work toward a speech)
according to Grice and Skinner, which of the following is considered an occasion?
all of the above (your parent's wedding anniversary national garlic week American beer week)
the personal benefits of studying public speaking cited by the authors include
all of the above- (enhanced confidence and self esteem, increased knowledge, acquisition of transferable skills)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr used the repetition of beginning sounds in adjacent or nearby words when he said, people "will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." what figure of speech did he use?
alliteration
Noise is
anything that distracts from effective communication
how should a public speaker look when presenting a speech?
comfortable, confident, and prepared
the fear or anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication with another person or persons is known as
communication apprehension
the literal, dictionary definition of a word is its
connotation
If your voice conveys your interest and enthusiasm in your topic, it's not necessary for your body to reinforce this interest and enthusiasm.
false
Two people of the ethnicity will a will have the same attitudes and interests
false
When giving a speech of presentation, do NOT rely on the nature of the award being presented to shape your remarks.
false
browsing individual magazines is an efficient use of limited research
false
effective speaking skills enhance your chances of securing employment, but once hired it will be a little-used skill
false
having an audience disagree with the content of your message means that your speech has been a failure
false
speakers motivated by their topics are almost always overwhelmed by the speech process
false
to establish the credibility of any source you name, you need to explain in detail that individual's qualifications
false
tone is the relationship established by language and grammar between speakers and listeners
false
visual brainstorming requires the ability to draw
false
when presenting a visual aid, a speaker should take care to talk directly to the aid
false
When Sandy argues that the high cost of daily and seasonal ski passes led to the largest decline in revenue that Colorado's major ski resorts have seen in nearly a decade, she is arguing
from cause to effect
of all the forms of presentational aids, which one is the most difficult to deal with?
handouts
which of the following statements is true about listening and hearing?
hearing is a continuous activity
If members of the audience watching a videotape of your speech believe themselves to be the speaker's only audience, you should
look only at the camera
all fo the following are graphics EXCEPT
models
Clint argues that curtailing the growing incidence of elementary age school children hooting other grade schoolers with hand guns require legislation that does the following: 1) mandates licensing of all new hand guns; 2) requires trigger locks on all new weapons; and 3) directs that all sales of firearms at gun shows undergo a 72 hour background check. Which organizational pattern is he using?
problem-solution
the gathering of evidence and arguments is known as
research
A common mistake many beginning speakers make is to seek dramatic change in their listeners' values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.
true
A group leader should provide the group periodic reviews of what has been decided and what remains to be decided.
true
As important as many traditions are, they should NOT be used to thwart needed change.
true
At the brainstorming stage, a group should NOT worry about evaluating any suggested solutions, no matter how far-fetched they may seem.
true
The goals of any informative speech are to impart knowledge, enhance understanding, or persuade the audience.
true
Unsupported ideas are mere assertions.
true
a delivery that looks and sounds effortless requires significant practice and attention
true
a good transition serves as a bridge
true
a thesis statement presents the speech's central idea in one sentence
true
an outline helps the speaker test the relevance of supporting ideas
true
ethical public speakers communicate in order to benefit their listeners
true
if statistics are your only form of supporting material, your audience will likely feel bombarded by numbers
true
if you plan and practice your transitions carefully you should need only a few words to remind you of what you planned to say in those important sections of your speech
true
listening is an active process; it requires concentration, interpretation, and response
true
one key to effective oral style is to use familiar language
true
plagiarism can be unintentional
true
public speakers employ a wide variety of organizational structures
true
public speaking is a teachable skill
true
some form of noise is always present when communicating
true
the advantage of the pro-con pattern is that it places an issue in its broader context and provides balance and objectivity
true
the first step in the research process is to assess what you already know about your topic
true
we can employ language to serve both ethical and unethical purposes
true
we tend to speak a simpler language than we write
true
you can ready yourself for listening if you learn slightly forward
true
Most Americans speak at a rate of ----- words per minute
125-190
The minimum number of individuals necessary for a small group is ________.
3
college students spend more thank ------- of their communication time listening
50%
Fallacies are flawed patterns of reasoning.
When delivering an acceptance speech, do NOT mention the competition.
a once colorful expression that has lost most of its impact through overuse is called
a cliché
Which of the following suggestions is essential for a small group to function?
a small group must have a clear goal
who ethical responsibilities in the communication process
both the speaker and listener
In preparing for a group presentation, which of the following steps should usually come first?
brainstorm about the topic
the least reliable sources of useful information available on the internet are likely
chat rooms
a speech explaining how moose drool ale is produced would probably use which pattern of organization?
chronological division
A speech calling for the listener to participate in The National Association of Letter Carriers' annual "Help Stamp Out Hunger" food drive is a speech to
convince
the logical, reflexive examination of information and ideas a to determine what to believe or do is the process of
critical thinking
For a speech on starting your e-commerce business on the Internet, which demographic trait in your audience would be most beneficial for you to know
educational background
Speaker credibility is most closely associated with
ethos
in chapter 2 the text states, "the word plagiarize comes from a Latin word meaning to kidnap, so in a sense, a plagiarist is a kidnapper of the ideas and words of another" the test used definition by
etymology
In which step of the listening process do you judge the merits of the information
evaluating
Speeches about the evacuation of Saigon and subsequent end of the Vietnam War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union are speeches about
events
The supporting materials you use to prove a point are called
evidence
what is a subordinate idea with regard to outlining?
ideas that support more general or more important points in a speech
of the four methods of delivering a speech, which method involves the least preparation and is NOT considered appropriate for important messages?
impromptu speaking
"bringing up functionality to legacy equipment, Siemens will unveil an IP adaptor for its Optitest line of desktop office telephones. By transferring the switching fabric from the line card on the pbx to an Ethernet port, the adaptor will allow enterprise users to convert to IP calls without buying new line equipment." the difficulty in comprehending what this press release means is the result of
industy jargon
Which of the following words is most closely equated with persuasion?
influence
the general purpose of a speech in which a speaker wants the audience to understand the difference between a computer virus and a computer worm is to
inform
which of the following graphics cannot be projected
none of the above
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is an example of a speech
of tribute
when in doubt, we as speakers will sometimes check with whom to see whether they are decoding a message that corresponds to the one we intended?
our listeners
1. An informative speech on Toronto's CN Tower is organized into three parts: (1) the base, (2) the skypod, and (3) the space deck. The speech is about an object and is organized
spatially
the book of lists reported a survey that asked 3,000 Americans, "What are you most afraid of?" What did the survey record as Americans' greatest fear?
speaking before group
of the four methods of delivering a speech, which method offers the advantages of thorough preparation and rehearsal without under emphasis on exact wording and frees the speaker to be natural, conversational, spontaneous, and improvisational
speaking from memory
what is the principal kind of supporting material in the following? "According to an article in the November 1991 issue of Esquire, Led Zeppelin IV had sold more than 10 million copies, as of January 7, 1991. The average rock hit sells 10,000-15,000 copies of sheet music; "Stairway to Heaven" has sols more than million copies."
statistics
Your primary supporting material in developing an argument by authority would be
testimony
in preparing your speech, you should first work on
the body
your delivery style involves all of the following EXCEPT
the content of your speech
which of the following sources published the most written materials?
the federal government
although there is no fixed rule, most speech instructors suggest you develop------ main points in the body of your speech
two or five
as a general rule, which of the following is NOT considered an infringement on the copyright of material?
using copyrighted material for personal, educational, or nonprofit use
your facial expression should match
what you say
