Midterm Exam

Identify and explain the four criteria for inclusive language as discussed in your textbook.

1. Avoid the generic "he" or "man" when referring to both men and women. Instead "they" is a commonly accepted gender-neutral term 2. Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender 3. Always consult the way groups prefer to be referenced 4. Explain in your speech why you're using the language you are

List and explain the four objectives of a speech introduction

1. Get the attention and interest of your audience 2. Reveal the topic of your speech 3. Establish your credibility and goodwill 4. Preview the body of the speech

Explain two ways in which public speaking and conversation differ.

1. Public speaking is more structured 2. public speaking is more formal

List 5 guidelines for preparing visual aids

1. keep visual aids simple 2. prepare in advance 3. use fonts effectively 4. use colors effectively 5. use images strategically

List four ways you could find a credible source for the topic below. Topic: Playing an instrument general Purpose: to inform

1. libraries 2. reference works 3. newspapers 4. interviewing experts

List the four causes of poor listening discussed in the textbook.

1. not concentrating 2. listening too hard 3. jumping to conclusions 4. focusing on delivery and personal appearance

Explain two ways in which public speaking and conversation are similar.

1. organizing your thoughts logically 2. telling a story for maximum impact

List 4 of the major guidelines for effective informative speaking

1. relate the subject to the audience 2. avoid abstractions 3. personalize ideas 4. be creative

which of the following is discusses in your textbook as a way to use language clearly?

All of the above

interference

Anything that impedes the communication of a message

Bacon found several excellent sources for his informative speech. He pulled key information from them, blended those ideas into his own perspective, and cited his sources when he presented the speech. Which of the following statements best describes the situation?

Bacon is ethical because he cited his sources and used them to develop his own slant on the topic

Ellie went to the beach instead of staying in town and working on her speech. When she realized how soon the speech was due, she asked a friend who had already taken public speaking to loan her an old outline which she used verbatim for her class speech. Which of the following statements best describes Ellie's actions?

Ellie is guilty of global plagiarism

Joe located three excellent sources for his persuasive speech. He copied long sections from each source word for word, strung them together with a few transitions, and mentioned the sources of his information in passing. Which of the following statements best describes Joe's situation?

Joe is guilty of patchwork plagiarism

the three basic types of supporting materials discussed in your textbook are examples, statistics, and testimony.

True

As part of his economics seminar, Brayden has been invited to give a persuasive speech to a community audience about social security. The most important factor for Brayden to consider when analyzing his audience is probably its

age

You have found statistics on the internet that you would like to use in your speech. before you do, you need to make sure that

all of the above

Lucas is listening for pleasure as a friend discusses her trip to Australia. According to the textbook, Wiley is engaged in _____ listening?

appreciative

What are the three criteria discussed in your textbook for assessing the soundness of documents found on the internet?

authorship, sponsorship, and recency

"the three main methods of harvesting trees in professional logging are selective cutting, clear cutting, and row thinning" is an example of a

central idea

Label each part of the provided sketch of the speech communication model. C

channel

Ariana's is listening to her meteorology professor explain how to interpret images from doppler radar. Because Ariana's goal is to understand the information being presented, she is engaged in ____ listening.

comprehensive

As Ally analyzed the audience for her speech about organic foods, she focused on such things as their gender, age, and cultural background. In doing so, she was engaging in ____ audience analysis.

demographic

Wiley is listening to her roommate provide emotional support in a time of distress. According to the textbook, Wiley is engaged in _____ listening?

empathic

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called an ____ speech.

extemporaneous

Label each part of the provided sketch of the speech communication model. E

feedback

If you were constructing an audience-analysis questionnaire and water to learn how many of your listeners believe in extra terrestrial life, which of the following would be the best kind of question to ask?

fixed-alternative question

Jordan is giving a presentation in her physics class and is worried about what she should do with her hands. Which of the following recommendations would she find in your textbook?

focus on communicating and your gestures will usually take care of themselves

Changes in the pitch or the tone of a speaker's voice are called

inflections

When the general purpose of your speech is to __________ , you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer.

inform

Label each part of the provided sketch of the speech communication model. F

interference

According to your textbook, the speaking outline

is used to jog a speaker's memory during the speech.

Label each part of the provided sketch of the speech communication model. G

listener

Label each part of the provided sketch of the speech communication model. D

message

feedback

messages from a listener to a speaker

As your textbook explains, a questionnaire item that gives the respondent the widest freedom in answering is called an

open-ended question

Two types of speech outlines discussed in your textbook are the

preparation outline AND the speaking outline

When making an audience-analysis questionnaire, you should use ____ questions to get to the strength of a respondents attitudes or feelings.

scale

As explained in the textbook, the two major functions of a speech conclusion are to

signal the end of the speech AND reinforce the speaker's centra idea

According to your textbook, a phrase such as "be sure to keep this in mind" that focuses attention on a key idea in a speech is called a

signpost

Label each part of the provided sketch of the speech communication model. A

situation

Good speech delivery

sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed

Label each part of the provided sketch of the speech communication model. B

speaker

"to inform my audience about the history of the super bowl" is an example of

specific purpose

creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people or assuming that all members of the group are alike is called

stereotyping

According to your textbook, which of the following is a factor in situational audience analysis?

the audience's attitude toward the topic

channel

the means by which a message is communicated

speaker

the person who is presenting an oral message

Listener

the person who receives the speaker's message

situation

the time and place in which speech communication occurs

The following main points are arranged in ____ order. rabies

topical

"Now that we have seen the causes of unrest in Central Africa, we shall turn to their effects" is an example of a

transition

While doing research for his speech, Avis was not able to identify the author of an Internet document titled "What can and cannot be patented." According to your textbook, what should Avis do next to assess the credibility of the document?

try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document

Each of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking except

use language technically

message

whatever a speaker communicates to someone else