Chapter 15,7,18 Study Guide

Impromptu

A presentation that is given with little or no preparation

Foreshadowing

An indication or suggestion made beforehand

True

Discussion is a good problem-solving tool.

Short

Labels should be _________ and memorable.

False

Leaders should ask evaluative questions at the beginning of a discussion.

True

Quite people find it hard to talk in large groups.

Compelling insight

Something intersting the audience doesn't know

Conversational

Sounding as if you are reciting rather then sounding ________ makes you seem mechanical or stiff.

Conversational Quality

Sounding spontaneous and natural to the audience

Mallspeak

The imprecise and inarticulate speech of teenagers is sometimes called ________.

False

The leader of a group should be the person who knows more about the issue then anyone else.

Analysistic

The pattern developed in the sample extemporaneous speech is label, _________ , and evidence.

1. Size 2. Seated 3.cohension

We can improve a discussion's chances for success by paying attention to two physical factors- the ______ of the group and how group members are _______ and one psychological factor, group _____.

Label

A brief explanation of what the speaker will discuss

Something they don't know and something they likely to find interesting

A compelling insight introduction tells the listeners ___________.

False

A good discussion avoids conflict.

1.Cooperative 2. Competition

A good group member is open-minded can interact with fellow group members in a ________ rather then _______.

False

A group should wait for a leader to emerge naturally.

Flase

A leader should ask evaluative questions at the beginning of a discussion.

Zinger

A powerful concluding statement

Extemporaneous

A presentation that is carefully prepared and practice

True

Advance presentation will help a discussion go more smoothly.

Fact-finding

Analyzing a program is sometimes called ______.

False

Brainstorming session are a good time to decide on practical solution.

False

Business has discovered that teamwork slows down productivity.

Analysis

Detailed examination of information

Responsibility

Discussions are held back by people who avoid taking ________.

Map

Foreshadowing simply means that you are providing a _________ to rest of the speech.

False

Give up an opinion of it means the group can reach consensus.

True

Good discussions have a logical,sequential pattern

True

Group discussion should have a goal.

Four

Group of ______ or fewer are too small, because they lack the diversity needed to give the discussion some spark.

True

Groups of more than seven are often to big.

Objectives

If a group fails to meet its ________, members may lose interest.

Circle

If a group sits in a _____, all participants can look at one another, helping talk flow freely.

Forget

If you struggle to generate more information, you may _________ your initial idea.

Communicate affectively

If you want to succeed in a Service-based economy, you must be able to ____________.

Think

Impromptu speaking teaches you how to _______ on your feet.

Lifetime of experience

In a impromptu speaking situation, you may not be as prepared as you would like , but you have a ______ from which to draw.

True

In a no cohesive group people have are more concerned with personal goals.

Multicultural

In our ________ society, choosing the right words can be extremely difficult.

Knows and what's to know or care about

In question and answer session the speaker gets to find out what the audience ____________.

False

It is all right to reject an idea during brainstorming session.

Background

Learning the _______ of a problem can help us gain insights into why people react to the problem the way they do.

Committees

Many large groups delegate work to small group called ______.

Inter scholastic

Many students polish their skills by participating in ________ competition.

Pastirely

Most audience members will respond ________ if they sense your trying to give a clear and meaningful presentation.

Recorder

Most groups should select a _________ who will write down important ideas and major decisions.

False

Not every person will talk, even in a very small group.

Pratice

Only through _______ can you begin to feel comfortable.

Silence

Panic usually results in uneasy _________ or unnecessary rambling.

True

People aware more likely to support a decision they helped to shape.

False

People seated in a U-shape feel more satisfied with their contributions to a group.

True

People should be encouraged to change their minds as they hear other ideas during a group discussion.

True

People who join self-help groups may be better off ,emotionally and physically, then those who face their problems alone.

False

People who like to " go with the flow " do well at group discussion.

True

Research indicates that five to seven members is the best size for a group.

True

Timid people should draw. Out times people by asking them direct questions.

Analyze

To _____the problem, break it down into small pieces for inspection.

Praticing

To look natural you must practice looking as if you haven't been _______.

Justification

To prove something right or valid

High Note

Try to end the question and answer session on a ________. Leave your audience wanting more.

Notes

When delivering a speech extemporaneously, you rely on __________ and the outline.

Topic Specific

When you get directly connect your introduction to the rest of the speech

Care

You need to justify for the audience why they should __________.

Space

________ between people is important because confinement produces stress.