TTU MCOM 2310 smartbook Ch. 12

Which of these best describes a properly constructed main point?

A complete sentence

Which statements about ethos are true?

A speaker's ethos is judged by the audience. Ethos has three components, according to classical thought.

Which statement is a properly constructed main point?

The way a diamond is cut has a major impact on its sparkle.

What are the three components of ethos?

Goodwill Virtue Wisdom

Which statement is an example of identifying something familiar in order to create a memorable introduction?

"I was in line at the grocery store when I noticed the headlines on one of the tabloids at the checkout."

Lillian tells her audience that she spent three months collecting data for her speech. She is demonstrating the ______ component of ethos.

virtue

Speakers who highlight the effort and quality of the work they have put into their speech are demonstrating the ___ aspect of ethos.

virtue

Speakers who show how much work they have put into their presentation are demonstrating the ______ aspect of ethos.

virtue

At the beginning of her speech, Coramen asks her listeners, "What was your favorite thing to do during the summer when you were a child?" This is an example of capturing listeners' attention by doing what?

Asking a rhetorical question

Which type of transition is nonverbal?

Body movement

How do speakers demonstrate wisdom as a component of ethos?

By showing they are very familiar with the topic

Efrem is giving a speech on the relationship between cholesterol and heart disease. What pattern of organization is he most likely using?

Cause-and-effect

Nikki is giving a speech on how failing to brush and floss your teeth regularly can lead to gum disease and cavities. What pattern of organization is Nikki most likely using?

Cause-and-effect

What pattern of organization is used in a speech with main points arranged so they show the origin of an event and then the results of that event?

Cause-and-effect

Which topic would be best suited to a problem-solution pattern of organization?

Common plant molds and how to fight them

What is the last thing you should do when concluding a speech?

Create a call to action.

What is one of the goals of the conclusion to a speech?

Creating a memorable moment

Mara has decided to give a speech on standing stones, like those at Stonehenge. Her next step will most likely include what activity?

Deciding to focus on the lore surrounding the stones

After you select a speech topic, what is your next step?

Determine your message.

What term refers to a speaker's credibility?

Ethos

Which of these is a correctly crafted purpose statement?

Explain the criminal justice reform bill of 2018.

True or false: The terms thesis statement and purpose statement mean the same thing.

False - A purpose statement is your specific goal for your speech, whereas a thesis statement is the specific message you would like listeners to take away from your speech.

Before transitioning into a list of common beliefs about creativity, Zeau points at her temple and asks, "But how do we think about creativity?" What type of nonverbal transition behavior is she using?

Gesture

What is the main difference between gestures and body movement?

Gestures refer specifically to the hands, whereas body movement applies to the position of the whole body.

What are the three goals of an effective introduction?

Grab the audience's attention, build speaker credibility, and preview the speech's main points

Goodwill

Hamid speaks with sincerity and presents facts in a straightforward manner, even those that contradict his argument.

Clarence is speaking at the opening of a new museum. How can he note the occasion in a way that creates the most memorable introduction?

He should mention that the museum is the first of its kind in the world.

The time pattern of organization would be most appropriate for a speech on what topic?

How to bake a cake

The main points of a speech are organized according to physical or geographic areas in the ___ pattern of organization.

Space

What is the term for variation in the volume and pitch of your voice?

Inflection

Which statement about the problem-solution pattern is true?

It begins by describing an issue.

Which of the following does a purpose statement do?

It declares exactly what you want to achieve during your speech.

Which does a main point accomplish?

It expresses a specific idea related to a speech topic.

Which statements about the cause-and-effect pattern are true?

It identifies the consequences of an event or phenomenon. It does not offer a solution.

Which of these is characteristic of a good thesis statement?

It represents the specific message you want your listeners to remember.

Which characteristic should a main point have?

It should be a complete sentence.

Wisdom

Kim is giving a speech about wastewater treatment and tells her audience that she has degrees in biology and ecology.

What is the term for a complete sentence that identifies a particular theme or idea related to the speech topic?

Main point

What are the goals of a strong speech conclusion?

Make a call to action. Summarize the main points. Signal the end of the speech. Create a memorable moment.

Virtue

Marcus tells his audience that he traveled for three hours in order to interview his key source in person.

Which statement is a properly constructed main point?

One of the best ways to prevent forest fires is through proper forest management.

What are the goals of a good introduction?

Outline the main points. Grab listeners' interest. Establish the speaker's credibility.

What is a good nonverbal method of signaling the end of your speech?

Pausing after you make your last point

Which statement about capturing the audience's attention is true?

Posing a question is a good way to capture the audience's attention.

After you arouse interest and highlight your credibility in the introduction to your speech, what should you do?

Preview your main points.

Guillermo is giving a speech on how people with back pain can use regular yoga practice to recover and avoid future pain. What pattern of organization is he most likely using?

Problem-solution

What pattern of organization is used in a speech with main points that first describe an issue and then present ways to resolve that issue?

Problem-solution

The main goal of a presentation is referred to as the specific ___.

Purpose

To effectively summarize the central message of your speech, what should you do?

Review your main points. Repeat your thesis statement.

Larissa wants to present a provocative opinion to generate interest at the beginning of her speech. What would be the best way to make her introduction memorable?

Show a picture of the well-known person who held that opinion.

What is the first thing you should do in the conclusion of your speech?

Signal the end of the speech.

What is the term for a transition that consists of a single word or short phrase, such as "first" or "in contrast"?

Signpost

Mario is an architect and is presenting preliminary blueprints to a potential client. When discussing the blueprints, he discusses each floor in order, from the ground floor to the top floor. What pattern of organization is he using?

Space

What needs to be identified before a speaker can draft a purpose statement?

The topic The general goal

Which pattern of organization is used in a speech about major cities in Europe, beginning with the westernmost city and ending with the easternmost?

Space

Which of the following are qualities of strong purpose statements?

Specific Selective Declarative

A purpose statement describes the ______ of a speech.

Specific goal

What are effective methods for capturing the audience's attention and interest during an introduction?

Telling a story Citing an opinion Asking a question

Which statement is a properly constructed thesis statement?

Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous activities teens regularly engage in.

Which statement best explains the rule of subordination?

The broadest and most important points are the main points, and the more specific points are the subpoints.

Which statements about signaling the end of a speech are true?

The end of a speech may be signaled verbally or nonverbally. Signaling the end of a speech is the first goal of a conclusion.

Which speech topic would be best suited to the space pattern of organization?

The layers of the Earth's crust

Which statement best describes the thesis of a speech?

The main message

Which statements are true according to the rule of subordination?

The more specific claims are presented as subpoints that follow each main point. The broadest and most important claims are presented first.

Which statements about previewing main points are true?

The preview should be done during the introduction. The preview may be done in a simple, straightforward manner.

What rule states that a main point CANNOT have only one subpoint?

The rule of division

Which speech topic would be best suited to the time pattern of organization?

The stages of bumblebee development

What is the main message of a speech?

Thesis

What are traits of strong main points?

They are equally important. They are distinct. They are related.

To be effective, nonverbal transitions must have what characteristic?

They must be natural.

Which statement about main points is true?

They should be complete sentences.

All of the main points of a speech should have which characteristic?

They should be equally important.

Which statement about purpose statements is true?

They should be specific.

Which statements about nonverbal transitions are true?

They should move listeners from one point to the next. They should look natural to the audience.

In what pattern of organization are main points arranged in chronological order?

Time

Kristin is giving a speech about the life of Abraham Lincoln. She arranges her main points as follows: 1. Childhood in Kentucky and Indiana 2. Early adulthood and marriage 3. Political career 4. Civil War 5. Assassination Which pattern of organization is Kristin using?

Time

Why are subpoints used in speeches?

To elaborate on an argument To provide examples To clarify a main point's meaning

Why should speakers create a memorable moment during their conclusion?

To help listeners recall the presentation later

In what pattern of organization are main points arranged to represent different categories?

Topic

Lauren is planning a speech on home decorating. Her main points are as follows: 1. Choosing the right colors 2. Selecting furniture and decor 3. Adding different textures 4. Organizing and arranging Which organizational pattern is Lauren using?

Topic

Main points are arranged in different categories in the ___ pattern of organization.

Topic

Wei is giving a speech on the founder of his town. He has decided on the following topics: 1. Personal life 2. Business ventures 3. Political ambitions Which pattern of organization is Wei using?

Topic

What is the term for a statement that helps logically connect two points in a speech?

Transition

True or false: Although main points should be related, they should still contain separate ideas.

True - Main points should be related but distinct from each other.

True or false: According to the rule of division, a main point must have either no subpoints or at least two subpoints.

True - The rule of division explains that if there is one subpoint, there must be at least one more.

In order to startle listeners in an effective way, what type of introduction should you plan for your speech?

Unusual

Which of these are commonly used as nonverbal transitions?

Vocal inflections Pauses Gestures

When speakers show that they are experienced with or knowledgeable about the topic they are discussing, they are demonstrating which component of ethos?

Wisdom

When you give a presentation, your main points should ______.

be discussed for about the same amount of time

According to the rule of ___, if a main point has one subpoint, it must have at least one more.

division

Mateo delivers his speech with sincerity and shows his audience that he is being truthful and trying to help them. Mateo is demonstrating the ______ component of ethos.

goodwill

Robin shows her audience that she is sincere and cares about them in order to demonstrate the ___ component of ethos.

goodwill

As Sandra finishes making a point, the volume and pitch of her voice fall. When she begins her next point, they both rise again. This is an example of using ______ to create a nonverbal transition.

inflection

According to the rule of subordination, the broadest claims are ______, and the more specific claims are ______.

main points; subpoints

A statement that helps alert listeners that a speaker is about to shift to a new topic is a(n) ___ transition.

preview

A type of transition that is a complete sentence and lets listeners know that the speaker is about to shift to a new topic is a ______ transition.

preview

Some speakers begin their speeches by asking ______ questions, which are questions that listeners should think about but not answer out loud.

rhetorical

Transitions that are single words or phrases are known as ___.

signposts

After you have decided on a topic, but before you begin writing your speech, you need to narrow your focus by clarifying the main goal, or ______, of your speech.

specific purpose

Sometimes subpoints have their own subpoints, which are referred to as ______.

sub-subpoints

Main points are usually supported by ______, which may offer evidence, provide examples, or otherwise elaborate on a main point.

subpoints

During the conclusion, speakers should ______ their main points.

summarize

A statement that helps listeners remember points that the speaker has already made is a(n) ___ transition.

summary

A type of transition that is a complete sentence and involves briefly reminding the audience about points that have already been made is a ______ transition.

summary