Speech set 4
Most people retain what percentage of what they hear immediately after listening?
50 percent
The Athenians demonstrated their oratorical talent in a public space called a(n)
Agora
The language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and material objects that are passed from one generation to the next are termed __________.
Culture
A form of communication between two people is called
Dyadic Communication
The study of moral conduct, or how people should act toward one another, is termed
Ethics
According to Milton Rokeach, terminal values are socially desirable behavioral characteristics.
False
Being audience-centered means abandoning your own convictions and catering to your audience's whims
False
Forming a specific purpose for a speech occurs after you formulate your thesis statement.
False
Speaking outlines generally contain points stated in complete sentences.
False
An example of a terminal value or characteristic is
Happiness
To minimize __________ listening distractions, consciously focus on listening, avoid daydreaming, monitor yourself for lapses in attention, and plan on being well rested.
Internal
The general purpose of a(n) ____________ speech is to effect some degree of change in the audience's attitudes, beliefs, or specific behaviors.
Persuasive
Which of the following is the most formal type of communication?
Public Speaking
The first step in the speech making process is ________, and the last step is _________.
Selecting a topic; practicing delivery of the speech
In an outline, ________ points comprise the substance of the main points ad are identified by their placement below d to the right of the points they support.
Supporting material
Which of the following should NOT be included in a spoken citation
The page number of the source
Context includes anything that influences the speaker, the audience, or the occasion.
True
The Greek word ethos means "character."
True
The cultural patterns of behavior identified by Hofstede are called value dimensions
True
Unlike dyadic communication, public speaking usually occurs in formal settings.
True