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I may forget what I'm supposed to say, is a common fear of beginner speakers. Which of the following are methods to reduce this fear? (select all that apply)
Develop a key word presentation outline. Create audiovisual aids that remind you as well as your audience of your key points. Practice in front of a mirror and in front of another person. Record your rehearsals and review the recordings.
As you are refining your presentation you are (select all that apply)
Developing transitions Selecting your word choice Developing your presentational techniques
Effective public speaking skills do which of the following?
Enhance the ability to effect change
Public speaking is centered on the speaker.
False
A presentation aid is
anything in addition to your speech that your audience members can see or hear that helps them understand and remember your message.
To be effective, the topic of a speech should be which of the following?
appealing to the audience and speaker
Speakers who wish to use mind mapping during speech preparation should do all of the following except:
apply geographic principles
Speakers who engage in interruptive listening are often viewed as:
arrogant
All of the following are demographic characteristics except:
body clock
When speakers list all ideas that come to mind without evaluating any, they practice:
brainstorming
Speakers and audiences who share beliefs, values, and experiences are said to have:
common ground
Constructive criticism is
feedback a speaker can use to improve his or her skills
Turn your focus outward means
focus on your audience
One way to get your audience to listen effectively is to
front-load and back-load your main message
Which of the following is not an example of public speaking in the community?
holding a conversation with your neighbor about local issues
Argumentative listeners characteristically do which of the following?
listen for ideas that they can oppose
A person who says, "I went to your speech, and I remember that you support natural fertilizer because it is safe and economical" has probably done which of the following?
listened
All of the following behaviors support interactive listening except:
multitasking during presentations
A listener who owns no cats and has never considered the issue of mandatory licensing for all domestic cats would be considered:
neutral
A speaker can enhance the verbal message through gestures, eye contact and visual aids, and therefor has an advantage over written messages.
true
A speech that describes how to obtain a scholarship would be considered informative.
true
Agenda-driven listening is most likely to affect speakers who must take questions and comments during their presentations.
true
At the next conference Josie speaks at, she needs to appeal to her audiences senses. She can accomplish that through the use of a visual aid.
true
Choose an organizational pattern that will keep them engaged is an effective strategy for different audiences and situations.
true
Choose stories and examples that connect to audience experience and expectations is an effective strategy for different audiences and situations.
true
Choose supporting information and evidence that matches the interests of the audience is an effective strategy for different audiences and situations.
true
Competence is practical wisdom derived from knowledge and experience with topic
true
Craig shares his opinions and new info. regularly at the parent teacher association meetings at his son's school...
true
Demographics can help speakers understand listeners' beliefs and willingness to receive messages.
true
Every audience is unique.
true
It is important for speech topics to interest the listeners.
true
Most public speakers experience more anxiety before their presentation than during it.
true
My audiovisual aids might not work as planned is one of the common fears and problems.
true
Persuasive speakers are most likely to succeed when they choose speech topics within listeners' latitude of acceptance.
true
Persuasive speakers seek to influence audience members' beliefs, attitudes, or actions.
true
Persuasive speakers sometimes try to strengthen audience members' existing positions on an issue.
true
Preparing longer and shorter versions of your presentation is a good idea.
true
Situational characteristics are observable before a speech.
true
Sketches and doodles are tools for mind mapping.
true
Slight nervousness can be beneficial when delivering a speech.
true
Speakers can anticipate ineffective listening by assessing audience members' energy levels.
true
Speakers can learn about their audience through observation.
true
Speech outlines should have three major parts: Introduction, Body, and conclusion.
true
Successful speakers consider potential topics carefully, but then they make a definitive choice and focus on preparation.
true
The occasion, surrounding environment, and situation of a presentation can render a topic inappropriate.
true
The thesis statement reflects the overall essence of the message of a speech.
true
To effectively persuade a given topic, help listeners visualize benefits gained if they take the actions you are advocating.
true
To ensure their sources' credibility, speakers should use facts provided by unbiased experts.
true
To reduce speaker anxiety you should always have a backup plan for your visual aids
true
While listening to a presentation, jot down your thoughts about the speaker's delivery and message.
true
With any persuasive speech, there are many arguments a speaker might make to support a speech's thesis.
true
Speakers who experience the most anxiety just before their presentations should do which of the following?
volunteer to speak first
A persuasive speaker who opposes capital punishment but is presenting to an audience that favors it should try to do which of the following?
weaken the audience's commitment to the death penalty
a speaker who is trying to communicate common ground with an audience nonverbally would do which of the following?
wear a local team's jersey during a presentation
People who engage in unprocessed note taking do which of the following?
write down a speaker's ideas without reflecting on them
Which of the following is a proper specific purpose for a speech?
"Allow enough time for questions and answers in presentations."
Which of the following is a question a speaker might ask when analyzing prior exposure?
"Has my audience already heard this message?"
One valid solution to the common fear of "I might not know answers to questions" is
Anticipate questions and find answers
A speaker should revise a speech on-the-fly based on
Audience feedback
Which of the following is not suitable as a topic for an informative speech about an object?
Lady Gaga
Advantages of public speaking include all of the following except:
No time constraints on delivery
Public speaking differs from other types of speech in that it:
Tailors messages to the audience
Speeches typically have one of the following objectives
To inform, to persuade, to mark a special occasion
Jim has to explain the team philosophy at the next parent/team coach's meeting. Is this considered a speech opportunity for Jim?
True
One advantage of public speaking is, a speaker can notice when the audience does not understand or disagrees.
True
Preparation is key to effective public speaking.
True
The ancient Greeks were the first to teach rhetoric formally as a subject.
True
Audiences with strong listening skills enjoy which of the following benefits?
ability to absorb info.
The retention phase of listening is measured by the:
ability to remember what is heard
When speakers must take questions and comments from the audience, they are more likely to succumb to:
agenda-driven listening
Speakers who are sensitive to their audience members' cultural backgrounds do which of the following?
customize their presentation to the norms of their audience
Occupation, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and family status are all elements of:
demographics
A speaker who shows an audience how to prepare a baby's bottle uses which of the following informing techniques?
demonstration
A speech on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is an example of which type of informative speech topic?
event
A good thesis statement states all the facts and ideas of a speech.
false
Definitions, statistics, and narratives are all examples of main points.
false
Effective communicators don't worry about tailoring their delivery strategy to a particular audience.
false
In public speaking, pictures, charts, and handouts should be the focus of the presentation.
false
It is easier for people to agree on value claims than on fact claims.
false
Mind mapping uses only the creative side of the brain.
false
Nervous listening can enhance information gathering and interpretation.
false
Public speakers typically overplan and overpractice.
false
Researchers have found that visualizing success does not reduce anxiety for public speaking students.
false
Situational audience analysis helps speakers gain an understanding of likely audience members during the days leading up to a speech.
false
The best presentation aids should overshadow the importance of the spoken words of a presentation.
false
The first step in topic selection is audience analysis.
false
Topic evaluation is a vital part of brainstorming.
false
Unprocessed note taking improves retention by focusing on the processing stage of listening.
false
Informative speeches are intended to do all of the following except:
persuade listeners
After you have made a list of what you are afraid of, related to public speaking, you should
plan how you will deal w/ them
Potential car buyers who actively consider their financial situations while listening to salespeople explain the prices of various options on a car engage in:
processing
People who hear (rather than listen) do which of the following?
receive messages passively
In speech giving, what is the role of visualization?
reduces the speaker's anxiety
Speakers help audience members overcome their listening challenges by doing all of the following except:
relying heavily on statistics
In the statement "To mark a special occasion by delivering a moving tribute to my grandmother and grandfather on their wedding anniversary," the phrase "To mark a special occasion" reflects the speech's:
rhetorical purpose
The primary goal of a presentation is called the:
rhetorical purpose
Audience members who ask thoughtful questions during speeches and applaud appropriately do which of the following?
show that they are listening
In the public speaking process, it is most important for whom to demonstrate sound listening skills?
speaker and audience
When persuasive speakers face audience members who already agree with their perspectives, those speakers should try to:
strengthen listeners' commitment to their perspectives
Which of the following is not a technique for delivering an informative speech?
technical