Ch. 14 Quiz

Impromptu speaking requires you to prepare and practice ahead of time. a. True b. False

b. False Impromptu speaking involves little preparation. Speakers speak off the cuff, organizing ideas as they talk and working with evidence that is already familiar to them.

A good introduction does which of the following? a. Captures the audience's attention and motivates them to listen b. Presents a clear thesis statement c. Enhances the speaker's credibility and provides a clear preview of points d. All of these

d. All of these

All of the following statements about communication apprehension are true EXCEPT that: a. we experience anxiety when we're being evaluated b. anxiety about speaking in public can be helpful c. there is nothing that can be done for people who experience speaking anxiety d. 95% of Americans have some speaking anxiety

c. there is nothing that can be done for people who experience speaking anxiety

In oral communication, greater redundancy means: a. using simpler sentences b. using examples that appeal to our senses c. using repetition and restatement d. using source citations

c. using repetition and restatement

All of the following are reasons to write an outline for a speech EXCEPT that: a. outlines help you to organize your ideas b. outlines help you make sure you have enough evidence to support your claims c. you'll need to do less research if you write an outline d. you can use your outline if you get distracted when delivering your speech

c. you'll need to do less research if you write an outline

A conclusion should: a. summarize the content of the speech b. be short c. provide a memorable final thought d. All of these.

d. All of these.

An effective formal outline includes: a. all bibliographic sources b. supporting material and transitions c. main points and subpoints d. All of these.

d. All of these.

The body of a speech: a. is a longer version of a speech's conclusion b. is a duplicate of the components of the formal outline c. is a shorter version of the speech's introduction d. contains the information necessary to support the central idea or thesis statement

d. contains the information necessary to support the central idea or thesis statement

________ are words and sentences that connect ideas and main points in a speech. a. Conclusions b. Transitions c. Flash points d. Adaptors

b. Transitions

The star organizational pattern is similar to the topical pattern except that it: a. has no general theme b. can allow the speaker to vary the order and the importance of the different points c. leaves out the conclusion d. is only used by celebrities giving acceptance speeches

b. can allow the speaker to vary the order and the importance of the different points

All of the following statements are guidelines for effective delivery EXCEPT that: a. use gestures to enhance impact b. refrain from using pauses c. adopt a confident posture d. maintain eye contact with listeners

b. refrain from using pauses

This type of outline allows a speaker to include abbreviations and shorthand, which makes sense to the speaker only. a. Formal outline b. Working outline c. Keyword outline d. Star outline

c. Keyword outline

The cause-effect or effect-cause organizational pattern: a. is avoided by lawyers and others who rely on facts to prove a point b. relies on a circular method of argumentation c. argues a direct relationship between two things d. is only used for scientific topics

c. argues a direct relationship between two things

A speech that is delivered using oral style instead of written style will be more appealing to the audience. All of the following statements about oral style is true EXCEPT that: a. oral style tends to be more immediate and more active b. oral style can include the use of colloquial words and relaxed expressions when appropriate c. effective oral style is more personal d. oral style is more formal

d. oral style is more formal

Greg was chosen (from among all his classmates) to speak about life as a college athlete, which put him at the center of the class's attention. Greg is very nervous about saying the wrong thing when he presents. What might Greg be experiencing? a. Situational communication apprehension b. Intrinsic communication apprehension c. Chronic communication apprehension d. Extrinsic communication apprehension

a. Situational communication apprehension

Which of the following topics would best lend itself to the problem-solution pattern? a. The declining number of Joshua trees in our state parks b. Organic farming methods c. Miley Cyrus's musical career d. Greatest moments in Olympic history

a. The declining number of Joshua trees in our state parks

Speeches that describe or explain layouts, geographic relationships, connections between objects or parts of a system would be referred to as having which organizational pattern? a. The spatial pattern b. The time pattern c. The topical pattern d. The system pattern

a. The spatial pattern

Andrey's speech is on her favorite classic rock band, Aerosmith. She wants to talk about their musical style, their biggest hits, and their personal challenges. Andrey's topic is well suited for which pattern? a. Topical b. Comparative c. Spatial d. Temporal

a. Topical

Communication apprehension is natural and often helpful. a. True b. False

a. True Anxiety stimulates our bodies to produce adrenaline and extra blood sugar, which increase energy so that we are more dynamic.

"And now that we've discussed the first reason for hunger in America, let's look at a second one." This is an example of a transition statement. a. True b. False

a. True Transitions are words and sentences that connect ideas and main points in a speech so listeners can follow a speaker.

The extemporaneous style of speaking relies on practice and preparation but not memorization. a. True b. False

a. True Extemporaneous speaking requires speakers to do research, organize ideas, select supporting evidence, prepare visual aids, outline the speech, and practice delivery...but actual words aren't memorized.

It's important to build credibility in the introduction of your speech. You can do this by having a dynamic and engaging style. a. True b. False

a. True Listeners regard a speaker as credible if he or she seems qualified to speak on a topic, shows goodwill toward them, and demonstrates dynamism.

A working outline: a. is just for the speaker and is a sketch of the speech b. contains the full text of the speech c. has main headings for the introduction and body only d. has all major types of transitions

a. is just for the speaker and is a sketch of the speech

All of the following are ways oral communication differs from written communication EXCEPT that: a. oral communication requires less explanation than written communication b. oral communication requires more explicit organization c. oral communication should rely less on complex sentence structures d. oral communication benefits from greater redundancy within the message

a. oral communication requires less explanation than written communication

The temporal pattern is also known by which other terms? a. The spatial pattern or time pattern b. The time pattern or chronological pattern c. The topical pattern or star pattern d. The classic pattern or foundation pattern

b. The time pattern or chronological pattern