SPH chap 11 hm,

Allie is giving a PowerPoint presentation on skydiving. She's trying to find a way to convey the feeling of weightlessness when stepping off the plane to a group of people who have never attempted skydiving before. Which of the following would be the best way for Allie to define this?

"It's like the feeling you get when an elevator slips for a second."

Kate was invited to speak at a fundraising event for the local food bank. Which of the following would be the most effective explanation Kate could use to convey the importance of the work the food bank does?

"Providing people in need in the community with staples, such as pasta and canned goods, helps them not have to choose between food and rent."

Miguel's company is introducing a new smart phone app that scans recipes, notes the products needed to cook the recipe, tells you which of these items you already have in your pantry, and creates a list of what you still need to buy. Which of the following would be the strongest analogy for Miguel to use when presenting this app to potential customers?

"This new app is like having a librarian who catalogs what's in your cabinets."

Rianna is speaking to security traders about new federal regulations. Rianna knows that traders are a tough audience, and they tend to "tune out" when the subject of new regulations is mentioned. Which of the following would provide the best extrinsic motivation for her audience to pay attention to her presentation?

"What I tell you here today will help protect your career in the future."

Which of the following statements describe how an internal reference is different from a bibliographic reference?

An internal reference can appear more than once in a speech. An internal reference is presented within the body of a speech.

Which of the following is the best reason to use an analogy when presenting information?

Analogies make it easier to understand a new term or concept.

In an informative speech, Trevor outlines a sequence of events in chronological order.In a persuasive speech, Becca carefully discusses a controversial subject. In an informative speech, Roberto compares two different perspectives on a topic.In a persuasive speech, Anjali explains an issue and its potential consequences.Which person's speech uses the cause/effect pattern?

Anjali

Read about the four presentations below, then answer the question that follows.1. Cathy presents three strategies school districts can employ to eliminate bullying.2. Kendra uses a timeline to project the future earnings of her company. 3. William explains the benefits of studying abroad in college. 4. Malcolm traces technological advances in his field of medicine over the past decade.Which person's presentation uses the problem-solution pattern?

Cathy

Which of the following statements are true about using Google Scholar?

Google Scholar provides a link to pull up all the works that cite a given study. Google Scholar reports how many sources have cited a given study. Conference proceedings found through Google Scholar need to be very carefully evaluated for credibility.

Beatriz is giving an informative speech about a city government proposal to tax vendors and retailers for the sugar content of the drinks they sell. Which of the following would be an appropriate behavioral purpose for the speech?

My listeners will be able to understand the purpose of the sugar tax and how it will be collected.

True or false: A key-word outline uses important words or phrases to outline content.

True

Which of the following scenarios involves the impromptu mode of delivery?

answering a question on a job interview

Defining by ______ is when you show how two things are different.

contrast

Which of the following best defines communication apprehension?

fear of communicating with other people

In speech, delivery refers to

how your voice and body affect your presentation.

The ______ of your presentation is the action you expect from the audience during and immediately after a presentation.

immediate behavioral purpose

True or false: A reference librarian is a professional who is trained in finding information in printed references but not with computerized technologies.

False

When in doubt about the pronunciation of a word, how can you find the correct way to say it?

Find and listen to the word in an online dictionary. Find it in a print dictionary with a pronunciation table.

When in doubt about the pronunciation of a word, how can you find the correct way to say i

Find it in a print dictionary with a pronunciation table. Find and listen to the word in an online dictionary.

Ahmed has found a survey with results that support his thesis, but he is cautious about using the survey as a source for his speech. Which of the following questions can help Ahmed evaluate the credibility of the survey?

How trustworthy is the survey source? How broad was the sample? Why was the survey done?

Which of the following are organizational strategies for avoiding information overload, particularly when communicating complicated ideas?

Include only the best supporting material. Keep the message at a level the audience can understand. Focus on a limited number of main points.

Which of the following are features of an online library catalog system?

It allows you to search a library's print and multimedia offerings. It provides guided access to a library's special collections.

How is a bibliographic reference different from an internal reference?

It appears at the end of a speech. It includes a complete citation of a source.

Which statement correctly defines the body of a speech?

It is the largest part of a presentation in which you place your arguments, evidence, examples, illustrations, and stories.

What does it mean to forecast the development and organization of a speech?

It means providing a preview of the main points you plan to cover.

Liam is researching the effects of sleep deprivation on young adults. In which of the following ways can Google Scholar enhance his search for information?

It will point Liam directly to seminal sources for his topic. It will provide a list of sources that reference a particular seminal source.

Which of the following are effective strategies for designing the informative content you plan to present?

Limit your presentation to two to five main points. Use simple and clear language. Call for an audience response.

Celeste is giving an informative seminar at the senior center to help local seniors learn about online banking sites to pay their bills. Which one of the following purposes would be most reasonable for Celeste to set for her presentation?

My audience will be able to complete basic banking transactions online.

Which statement describes the function of oral citations in speeches?

Oral citations reference the source of specific information when you present it.

Which of the following statements are true about state apprehension?

Practice helps to reduce anxiety. Some anxiety can be helpful. Focusing on your audience helps you forget anxiety.

______ is the act of correctly articulating words.

Pronunciation

Which of the following are examples of information literacy?

Rasheed's ability to choose relevant sources for research Joe's ability to identify connections among ideas Tabitha's ability to synthesize information into knowledge

Sandra, a politician, has decided to use the memorized mode of delivery to announce her run for public office. Which of the following would be drawbacks of this decision?

She will not be able to respond to audience feedback during the speech. She won't be able to adapt her material or be spontaneous if there is a breaking news story.

Which of the following are examples of wording used to make a "soft" statement in presenting research findings?

This study suggest These numbers give some indication

Which of the following organizational recommendations can help the audience learn the content of an informative speech?

Use transitions and signposts. Tell your audience which points are most important. Repeat important points.

Which of the following would be a message with fear appeal?

Vegetables can be contaminated with sometimes lethal strains of bacteria, so they should always be washed before eating.

Which of the following statements about vocal variety in speech delivery is correct?

Vocal variety enhances the audience's comprehension.

Marta will give a presentation to a small class at the YMCA about repairing a bicycle tire. What is the most effective visual she could use in her presentation?

a bicycle with a flat tire

Which of the following types of presentations is typically the most persuasive in encouraging the adoption of a new behavior?

a face-to-face presentation

Which of the following requires that a public speaker use more bodily movement?

a longer speech

Which of the following are examples of primary sources?

a medical journal in which a doctor reports the results of a six-month patient study an official transcript from a city council meeting about changes to the city budget a published diary of a soldier's combat experiences during the Vietnam War

What is a rough draft of an outline?

a preliminary organization of the outline

Which of the following helps establish the trustworthiness and reliability of a survey?

a random selection of people to be surveyed

A newspaper article that summarizes the discovery of a new type of dinosaur reported in a scientific journal is an example of

a secondary source.

Which speech is most likely written in a topical-sequence pattern?

a speech about the disadvantages of high-speed train travel

Which of the following are sources that are likely to be featured in a virtual library?

academic journal university website governmental agency

The immediate behavioral purpose of a presentation consists of the

actions the speaker expects from an audience.

Why do many speakers engage in vocalized pauses such as saying "ahh" or "um" between sentences in a speech?

because they fear moments of silence in their speech

Rafi is struggling to find library resources relevant to his topic. Which of the following explains how a reference librarian can help him?

by demonstrating how to use specific library resources and technologies by suggesting effective search terms for his research question

Dherinder is giving a speech on the benefits of media entertainment during MRI testing. In an academic journal in his college library, Dherinder reads an article that directly supports his thesis. Which of the following describes how he should present this evidence?

cautiously, because researchers cannot study all variables at once

Which of the following is not a recommended way to gain an audience's attention?

doing something that is unrelated to the topic

LexisNexis, Medline, Academic Search Complete, and Education Full Text are among the ______ to which libraries commonly subscribe.

electronic databases

Which of the following choices correctly defines proof?

evidence that the listener believes

When speaking about complicated or abstract topics, providing a(n) ______ analyzes or deconstructs the ideas to help the audience understand them.

explanation

Which of the following are potential benefits of the memorized mode of delivery in public speaking?

extensive eye contact with the audience increased ability to use expressive gestures

Ari just gave a speech explaining the issues surrounding the recent hate crimes in his city. He provided information on the events, including who was involved and where they occurred. He even quoted statistics from a local newspaper article about trends in hate crimes on the local and national level. Then, he ended the speech with ways audience members could help stop such crimes before they happen. Which type of proposition did Ari use to conclude his speech?

fact

In her introduction, Shira announces that she is going to speak about the definition, history, and current significance of religious freedom. Which function of introductions is she accomplishing by giving this announcement?

forecast development and organization

Which of the following can trigger an episode of communication apprehension?

giving a report in front of your class thinking about talking to an assembly watching the students in your class speak before your turn comes

Academic Search Complete

has articles in a wide range of disciplines from more than 4,000 scholarly publications

What is information overload?

having too many resources to evaluate in too short a time frame

Lydia prepared a speech about the quipu, a recordkeeping device with knotted strings used by the Inca civilization. She decided to include a drawing in her presentation to ______ to her audience what the device looked like.

illustrate

Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature

includes over 300 magazine abstracts and 200 full-text magazines

Medline

incorporates more than 4,000 journals related to healthcare and medicine

Sanjaya has spent the past two weeks gathering information from a variety of sources for class project but now she realizes that she really cannot process it all, and she is feeling worried and stressed. Sanjaya is experiencing

information anxiety.

Engaging the audience by showing how they need the content you're presenting is called

information hunger.

Maria has determined that three of the seven initial sources that she chose about her topic are not relevant to her specific research focus. Which of the following has Maria demonstrated through this decision?

information literacy

What are the three key parts or sections of a speech?

introduction, body, conclusion

The sample below prepared for a student speech represents which of the following?II. Advantages for members A. Cost reduction B. Car selection C. Environmental benefits

key-word outline

In a typical outline, Roman numerals indicate the ______ and capital letters indicate ______.

main points; subpoints

Pauline is writing a paper on tropical diseases for her health class. In her online research, she wants to find sources that discuss malaria and river blindness. Which of the following would help limit her Internet search to the most relevant sources?

malaria and "river blindness"

Cheryl planned an elaborate surprise birthday party for her partner, Renee, at a local restaurant. The night of the party, Renee indicates that she is tired and wants to stay home to watch a movie. To get Renee to the restaurant, Cheryl lies and says: "My mom came into town unexpectedly. She is meeting us there at 7pm. She will be offended if you don't come!" Although benevolent, Cheryl's behavior is an example of

manipulation.

The computerized program that allows you to electronically search the wide variety of a library's print and electronic holdings is called a(n

online library catalog system.

The computerized program that allows you to electronically search the wide variety of a library's print and electronic holdings is called a(n)

online library catalog system.

While researching his speech topic, Tyson created a chart to compare data found in two different sources. This is an example of which step in the information-gathering process?

organizing the information

Which of the following are techniques to enhance and specify your Internet search for information on a given topic?

phrase search parentheses Boolean operators word stemming

When presenters use a(n) ______ organizational pattern, they describe something that has gone wrong and propose a way to fix it.

problem/solution

LexisNexis

provides access to transcripts of news broadcasts and legal cases

Which of the following can result in information overload?

providing more information than the audience can absorb presenting information that is more complex than what the audience can understand

A ______ is asked for effect, with no answer expected, to introduce an informative speech.

rhetorical question

Which term refers to a preliminary organization of an outline?

rough draft

Isabel has devised a more efficient and concise system to help the supply ordering process for staff at the hospital where she works. Which of the following would be the best illustration Isabel could use in her presentation on the new system?

showing a graphic that visually explains each step in the new system

Which of the following would be a reason for a public speaker to periodically pause for effect during a speech?

so the audience can mentally answer questions

Which of the following are characteristics of a strong delivery?

speaking smoothly sounding authoritative

Jason suffers from anxiety prior to presenting a proposal to a small group of his coworkers and his boss. This is the only instance in which he experiences this type of fear. What is Jason experiencing?

state apprehension

Roshelle is using an outline to prepare a presentation. In her outline, she uses outline symbols (Roman numerals and capital letters) and margins to organize her ideas. Roshelle's professor is reviewing her outline and looking at these elements. What can Roshelle's use of margin space and outline symbols reveal?

the importance of a specific piece of information

Alberto has drafted the body and the conclusion of his speech. Which part of his speech does he still have to write?

the introduction

During her speech, Mia wants to credit her source by providing an oral citation. Maria should be sure to include which of the following?

the name of the author the name of the publication the year of publication

Which of the following is an example of data?

the number of cars that pass through a busy intersection in a day

Which of the following is an example of narration?

the telling of a personal story a poetry reading a voice-over on PowerPoint slides

Which of the following are standard elements used in an outline to signal the relative importance of items in the outline?

the use of Roman numerals or capital letters the size of the margin to the left of the item

Kevin has an assignment to deliver an impromptu speech in his public speaking class. What should he do beforehand?

think of a topic that he knows a lot about and loves

Eun is writing a speech about the history of TV advertisements for cars. Which organization pattern would be best for her speech?

time-sequence

Jenna is delivering a presentation to her colleagues on changes to their web advertising company's social media strategy. What is Jenna's goal for this informative speech?

to help her audience learn useful information

Which of the following is a good reason to walk around during a speech?

to illustrate a new idea

Which of the following are goals that are suitable specifically for an informative presentation?

to increase your audience's knowledge to clarify complex issues

Why is announcing extrinsic motivations near the beginning of a presentation so important?

to tell listeners that the presentation will be useful to them in the future

Colin is preparing a speech to inform his classmates about some of the advantages of joining programs like the Peace Corps or Teach for America after they graduate. How might Colin put together his speech material to help his audience relate to his topic?

use his introduction to explain how such programs relate to their needs, such as job and travel opportunities

Entering a variety of search terms in a database is an example of which step in the information-gathering process?

using diverse strategies

Which of the following is a recommended way for a speaker to help the audience learn in an informative speech?

using the introduction to tell audience members what you are going to tell them

A ______ is an Internet search aid that returns only results that have had some level of review for relevance and usability.

virtual library