Fund Of Public Speaking Test 1

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to avoid patchwork plagiarism?

Consult a large number of sources in your research

Because an online speaker is not physically present with the audience, online speeches should move at a slower pace than speeches presented in person. T or F

False

In specialized fields, technical knowledge is more important to employers than communication skills when deciding whom to hire and promote. T or F

False

The aim of an ethical speaker is to accomplish his or her goals by any means necessary. T or F

False

The topical method of speech organization follows a time pattern. T of F

False

According to your textbook, ________ plagiarism occurs when the speech as a whole is ethical but the speaker fails to give credit for particular quotations and paraphrasses.

Incremental

For most beginning speakers the biggest part of stage fright is fear of the unknown. it has been estimated that being fully prepared for a speech can reduce stage fright by up to 75 percent. T or F

True

Public speaking is more highly structured than everyday conversation? T or F

True

According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is.

Trying to cover too much material

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches

Visualize yourself giving a successful speech

Research has shown that the anxiety level of most speakers drops off significantly

when they are 30 to 60 seconds into the speech