Midterm Review
"To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of Hodgkin's disease" is an example of a A) specific purpose. B) central idea. C) main point. D) thesis statement. E) general purpose.
A
"To inform my audience about the three basic steps in preventive medicine" is an example of a A) general purpose. B) thesis statement. C) central idea. D) main point. E) specific purpose.
A
When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is A) a way to make a difference in something we care about. B) a way to make bad ideas seem good. C) a way to manipulate people. D) a way to demonstrate how clever we are. E) a way to make everyone see things through our frame of reference.
A
Even when we are listening carefully, we usually grasp only about ________ percent of what we hear. A) 20 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50 E) 60
D
All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking except A) respect your listeners' frame of reference. B) make sure your goals are ethically sound. C) avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language. D) be fully prepared for each speech. put your ethical principles into practice.
A
As your textbook explains, each main point of your first speech should A) cover a single aspect of the topic. B) have its own introduction. C) be preceded by a preview statement. D) begin with a question. E) end with an internal summary.
A
Colin wants to find scholarly research on eating disorders. The best place for him to look is in A) academic databases. B) encyclopedias. C) newspaper and periodical databases. D) biographical aids. E) government resources.
A
Jeff began his speech by saying: Imagine that you are on a deserted island palm trees sway in the breeze, the warm sun is on your face, and the smell of tropical flowers is in the air. Suddenly, the sound of distant drums breaks your euphoria. What do you do panic? What would you do if you found yourself in such a situation? What kind of supporting material did Jeff use in his introduction? A) hypothetical example B) peer testimony C) artificial simile D) synthetic example E) extended metaphor
A
Sarah is listening to her roommate to provide emotional support in a time of distress. According to your textbook, Sarah is engaged in _______ listening. A) empathic B) critical C) comprehensive D) appreciative E) personal
A
As your textbook makes clear, speechmaking carries heavy ethical responsibilities because it is a form of A) privilege. B) power. C) self-expression. D) communication. E) authenticity.
B
When the general purpose of your speech is to _________, you act primarily as an advocate. A) inform B) entertain C) persuade D) demonstrate E) commemorate
C
People spend more time _________ than in any other communication activity. A) speaking B) discussing C) writing D) listening E) reading
D
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches? A) As you rehearse, visualize yourself giving a successful speech. B) Remember that your nervousness is not usually visible to your audience. C) Concentrate on communicating with the audience rather than on your nerves. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both concentrate on communicating with the audience rather than on your nerves and as you rehearse, visualize yourself giving a successful speech.
D
Which of the following is inappropriate in a speech to inform? A) reporting B) demonstrating C) telling D) advocating E) explaining
D
Advocating a position is most appropriate when the general purpose of your speech is to A) inform. B) entertain. C) inspire. D) deliberate. E) persuade.
E
For his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed down by his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peter's speech will most likely be organized in order. A) geographical B) personal C) familial D) chronological E) topical
E
Research indicates that the impact of examples is greatly enhanced when they are combined with that show(s) the examples to be typical. A) analogies B) credibility statements C) emotional appeals D) causal reasoning E) statistics
E
Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speechmaking? A) Put ethical principles into practice. B) Make sure your goals are ethically sound. C) Adapt to the audience's frame of reference. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both put ethical principles into practice and make sure your goals are ethically sound.
E
The more your examples, the greater impact they are likely to have. A) complex B) expert C) hypothetical D) unusual E) vivid
E
According to your textbook, when you employ the power of visualization as a method of controlling stage fright, you should A) focus on the positive aspects of your speech. B) keep your mental pictures from becoming too vivid. C) decrease the time necessary for preparing your speech. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both decrease the time necessary for preparing your speech and keep your mental pictures from becoming too vivid.
A
All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking except A) explain your motives for speaking to the audience. B) make sure your goals are ethically sound. C) put your ethical principles into practice. D) be fully prepared for each speech. E) avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language.
A
As part of the research for her informative speech on the Chinese workplace, Dana needs to find recent articles published in scholarly journals. The best resource for her is a(n) A) academic database such as JSTOR or Google Scholar. B) government resource such as the World Factbook. 57) C) yearbook such as Facts on File or World Almanac. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both a yearbook such as Facts on File or World Almanac and a government resource such as the World Factbook.
A
Brad is listening to a speaker explain how some new computer software works so Brad can use it in his business. According to your textbook, Brad is engaged in _____ listening. A) comprehensive B) passive C) active D) empathic E) appreciative
A
For her first speech, Rebekah plans to explain her interest in gymnastics beginning with her childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern of organization discussed in your textbook will she use in her speech? A) chronological B) functional C) artistic D) topical E) kinetic
A
For his informative speech, Douglas told his classmates how to get free food at a 90) drive-through restaurant. Rather than focusing on legitimate deals, such as student discounts or coupons, Douglas talked about ways to trick employees into believing you had already paid for food when you had not. His instructor gave the speech a poor grade because it violated the ethical criteria for public speaking presented in your textbook. The guideline Douglas violated was: A) Make sure your goals are ethically sound. B) Avoid plagiarism. C) Adapt to your audience's frame of reference. D) Be fully prepared for each speech. E) Avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language.
A
In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against A) a set of ethical guidelines or standards. B) an interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. C) the frame of reference of the audience. D) the majority views of public opinion. E) the persuasive goals of the speaker.
A
One of the ways speakers analyze audiences is by looking at traits such as age; religion; racial, ethnic, and cultural background; gender and sexual orientation; and group membership. According to your textbook, what is this called? A) demographic audience analysis B) background audience analysis C) psychological audience analysis D) situational audience analysis E) descriptive audience analysis
A
One way to build confidence as a speaker is to create a vivid mental blueprint in which you see yourself succeeding in your speech. According to your textbook, this process is called A) visualization. B) anticipatory rehearsal. C) representation. D) imagistic practice. foreshadowing
A
Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy responsibilities. A) ethical B) sociological C) psychological D) emotional E) logical
A
The contains a list of all the resources owned by the library. A) catalogue B) periodicals guide C) general index D) encyclopedia E) browser
A
The fact that audiences are egocentric means that A) listeners are concerned above all with how a speech will affect them. B) listeners believe their cultural group is superior to all other groups. C) listeners interpret the speech through the speaker's frame of reference. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both listeners believe their cultural group is superior to all other groups and listeners are concerned above all with how a speech will affect them.
A
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches? A) Visualize yourself giving a successful speech. B) Tell your audience how nervous you are. C) Focus on achieving perfection in your speech. D) Avoid making eye contact with the audience. E) Tell a lot of jokes during your speech.
A
All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking except A) avoid name calling and other forms of abusive language. B) explain your credibility on the speech topic. C) be honest in what you say. D) make sure your goals are ethically sound. E) be fully prepared for each speech.
B
As Amanda 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. A) psychological B) demographic C) descriptive D) situational E) preliminary
B
As part of the research for his informative speech, Malik needs brief life and career facts about German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The best kind of library reference source for him to consult would be a(n) A) periodical index. B) biographical aid. C) special dictionary. D) yearbook. E) encyclopedia.
B
As your textbook explains, the primary purpose of speechmaking is to A) use language to manipulate people. B) gain a desired response from listeners. C) display the speaker's skills as a speaker. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both display the speaker's skills as a speaker and use language to manipulate people.
B
Audience-centeredness means that public speakers should A) avoid choosing topics that are controversial. B) keep the audience foremost in mind throughout the speechmaking process. C) use any means necessary to gain the assent of the audience. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both keep the audience foremost in mind throughout the speechmaking process and use any means necessary to gain the assent of the audience.
B
Fletcher is listening for pleasure as a friend discusses her trip to Australia. According to your textbook, Fletcher is engaged in ______ listening. A) personal B) appreciative C) comprehensive D) empathic E) receptive
B
Julia is listening to her meteorology professor explain how to interpret images from Doppler radar. Because Julia's goal is to understand the information being presented, she is engaged in _____ listening. A) attentive B) comprehensive C) critical D) empathic E) appreciative
B
The fact that audiences are egocentric means that A) listeners believe that their cultural group is superior to all other groups. B) listeners interpret what you say on the basis of what they know and believe. C) listeners interpret the speech through the speaker's frame of reference. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both listeners interpret what you say on the basis of what they know and believe and listeners interpret the speech through the speaker's frame of reference.
B
To say that people usually want to hear about things that are meaningful to them is to say that people are A) egalitarian. B) egocentric. C) empathetic. D) egotistic. E) eclectic.
B
Which of the following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech? A) using obscenity or off-color language B) gently making fun of common human quirks C) characterizing groups with negative stereotypes D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both gently making fun of common human quirks and using obscenity or off-color language
B
Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speechmaking? A) Cite your sources in the introduction. B) Make sure your goals are ethically sound. C) Explain your motives for speaking. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both explain your motives for speaking and make sure your goals are ethically sound.
B
Who's Who Among African Americans is an example of a(n) A) encyclopedia. B) biographical aid. C) periodical index. D) yearbook. E) special dictionary.
B
Alisha began the introduction of her speech by saying: Like typical new parents, Paige and Iain Lochlan were thrilled when their son Lincoln was born. But their elation soon turned to fear as Lincoln began to miss important milestones. As an infant, he didn't make eye contact, and a year later he showed no interest in learning how to walk or talk. It wasn't long before Paige and Iain got the diagnosis every parent dreads their child has autism. What kind of supporting material did Alisha use in her introduction? A) simile B) expert testimony C) hypothetical example D) brief example E) metaphor
D
As your textbook explains, many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include A) organizing your thoughts logically. B) telling a story for maximum impact. C) tailoring your message to your audience. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both telling a story for maximum impact and organizing your thoughts logically.
D
As your textbook explains, the primary purpose of speechmaking is to A) gain experience as a speaker. B) display the speaker's knowledge. C) learn more about the speech topic. D) gain a desired response from listeners. E) try out new ideas with an audience.
D
Audience adaptation is an important factor in which of the following steps of the speechmaking process? A) choosing visual aids B) writing an introduction and conclusion C) formulating a specific purpose D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both formulating a specific purpose and writing an introduction and conclusion.
D
Audience adaptation is an important factor in which of the following? A) preparing the speech B) choosing the speech topic C) presenting the speech D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both choosing the speech topic and preparing the speech.
D
Audience analysis is an important factor in which of the following? A) choosing supporting materials B) organizing the speech C) selecting a topic D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both selecting a topic and choosing supporting materials
D
Examples are especially helpful as supporting materials because they A) are not overly technical. B) quantify a speaker's ideas. C) personalize your ideas. D) are harder to manipulate than statistics or testimony. E) enhance the speaker's credibility.
D
Many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include A) adapting to listener feedback. B) organizing your thoughts logically. C) tailoring your message to your audience. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both tailoring your message to your audience and adapting to listener feedback.
D
Nadia is listening to provide emotional support to her friend Sousan, who is talking about the health of her aging parents. According to your textbook, Nadia is engaged in listening. A) appreciative B) intimate C) critical D) empathic E) comprehensive
D
The library's catalogue allows you to search for books by A) title. B) author. C) keyword. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both author and title.
D
Your textbook recommends that when you develop your first speech, you should look for ways to A) make the speech mysterious or suspenseful. B) be creative in structuring your information. C) use colorful, descriptive language. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both use colorful, descriptive language and be creative in structuring your information.
D
According to your textbook, what kind of supporting material is used in the following speech excerpt: Imagine yourself driving down the freeway on your way to work. You see lights flashing in your rear-view mirror. You turn to see the police officer pulling you over. Were you speeding? No, says the officer, but he needs to search your vehicle as part of a new program to stop drug trafficking. Does he have a warrant? He says he doesn't need one. You protest, but the officer carries out his search anyway. The officer finds nothing, but by the time he is done, you are very late for work. A) causal example B) analogical example C) metaphorical example D) synthetic example E) hypothetical example
E
As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called A) the opening, the center, and the end. B) the attention-getter, the main section, and the ending. C) the preview, the main points, and the close. D) the beginning, the core, and the conclusion. E) the introduction, the body, and the conclusion
E
As your textbook explains, you should use examples in your speeches in order to A) quantify your ideas. B) clarify your ideas C) personalize your ideas. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both personalize your ideas and clarify your ideas.
E
Encyclopedias, yearbooks, biographical aids, and quotation books are all examples of A) general indexes. B) research guides. C) bibliographical aids. D) special indexes. E) reference works.
E
Gerald is listening to comfort a friend whose apartment has just been burglarized. According to your textbook, Gerald is engaged in ______ listening. A) comprehensive B) sympathetic C) intimate D) appreciative E) empathic
E
How much time does the average adult spend in conversation? A) about 10 percent of waking hours B) about 50 percent of waking hours C) about 20 percent of waking hours D) about 40 percent of waking hours E) about 30 percent of waking hours
E
In her first speech, Kayla introduced her classmate Sean to the class. Each of her main points dealt with one of Sean's hobbies. According to your textbook, Kayla's speech was arranged in order. A) chronological B) personal C) recreational D) spatial E) topical
E
In her speech introduction, Kailyn asked, "Have you ever looked through old family photo albums and laughed at what people were wearing? Like many of you, I've noticed the changes in fashion and feared that my effort to look stylish today may eventually be a source of amusement to my future children." According to your textbook, by attempting to show her listeners why they should care about her topic, Kailyn was A) using comparison. B) engaging in ethnocentrism. C) stereotyping her audience. D) practicing inclusion. E) adapting to her audience.
E
Leon is listening to his chemistry instructor review the steps for this week's lab assignment. Because Leon has to understand and follow these directions carefully,your textbook would say he is engaged in _____ listening. A) appreciative B) engaged C) empathic D) assertive E) comprehensive
E
Max is smiling and nodding his head as he listens to a toast at a friend's wedding. According to your textbook, Max is engaged in ______ listening. A) comprehensive B) empathic C) personal D) critical E) appreciative
E
Newspaper and periodical databases A) catalog articles from a large number of newspapers, journals, and magazines. B) often provide abstracts and full texts of articles. C) are valuable for locating materials in encyclopedias and other reference works. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both catalog articles from a large number of newspapers, journals, and magazines and often provide abstracts and full texts of articles.
E
The library catalogue A) allows a researcher to look for books by author, title, or subject. B) lists all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by the library. C) provides abstracts of magazine and newspaper articles. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both lists all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by the library and allows a researcher to look for books by author, title, or subject.
E
Using is the best way to pull listeners into your speeches. A) visual aids B) peer testimony C) brief examples D) statistics E) extended examples
E
Which of the following are included in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking? A) Establish your credibility, be honest in what you say, and put your ethical principles into practice. B) Avoid global plagiarism, use quotations rather than paraphrases, and put your ethical principals into practice. C) Be fully prepared for each speech, avoid name-calling, and stay within your time limits. D) Make sure your goals are ethically sound, stay within your time limits, and practice your speech delivery. E) Be honest in what you say, be fully prepared for each speech, and make sure your goals are ethically sound.
E
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches? A) Avoid making eye contact with your audience. B) Work especially hard on your conclusion. C) Try to generate extra adrenaline as you speak. D) Concentrate on thinking about your stage fright. E) Think of your speech as an act of communication.
E
Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a way to enhance the effectiveness of your examples? A) Make your examples vivid and richly textured. B) Avoid using examples drawn from your personal experience. C) Practice delivery to enhance your extended examples. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both practice delivery to enhance your extended examples and make your examples vivid and richly textured.
E
Your textbook presents each of the following as a tip for using examples in a speech except A) use examples to clarify your ideas. B) make your examples vivid and richly textured. C) practice delivery to enhance your extended examples. D) use examples to personalize your ideas. E) combine examples with causal reasoning.
E
A(n) is a research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of scholarly journals. A) academic database B) biographical aid C) abstract D) keyword index E) reference work
A
A(n) _______ is a summary of a magazine or research article, written by someone other than the original author. A) abstract B) overview C) paraphrase D) reference E) citation
A
According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to A) get the interest and attention of the audience. B) tell the audience his or her name. C) explain the speech assignment. D) identify the topic of the speech. E) preview the purpose of the speech.
A
After choosing a topic, what is the next step of speech preparation? A) determining the general purpose B) selecting the specific purpose C) writing the introduction D) analyzing the occasion E) phrasing the central idea
A
Lance is enjoying Jim Gaffigan's stand-up comedy routine at the Civic Center. According to your textbook, Lance is engaged in _____ listening. A) appreciative B) intimate C) critical D) empathic E) comprehensive
A
According to your textbook, the branch of philosophy that deals with human issues of right and wrong is termed A) legality. B) ethics. C) morality. D) rationalism. E) existentialism.
B
According to your textbook, the specific purpose statement for a speech should be A) determined after the central idea. B) limited to one distinct idea. C) written using figurative language. D) expressed as a question. E) the same as the title of the speech.
B
According to your textbook, what kind of supporting materials are used in the following speech excerpt? Not all Hollywood marriages are doomed to quick failure. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been together for 23 years, as have Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. Denzel and Pauletta Washington have been married for 28 years, and Billy and Janice Crystal for 41 years. A) synthetic examples B) brief examples C) repetitive examples D) informative examples E) enumerated examples
B
When the general purpose of your speech is to __________ or lecturer. A) convert B) inform C) convince D) persuade E) entertain
B
According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is A) using PowerPoint improperly. B) not doing enough library research. C) trying to cover too much material. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both using PowerPoint improperly and not doing enough library research
C
According to your textbook, a(n) is an imaginary story that makes a general point. A) simulated example B) fable C) hypothetical example D) anecdote E) illustration
C
According to your textbook, brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble A) analyzing the audience. B) determining the specific purpose. C) choosing a speech topic. D) phrasing the central idea. E) determining the general purpose.
C
According to your textbook, rather than trying to eliminate every trace of stage fright, you should aim at transforming it into A) performance anxiety. B) professional stage fright. C) positive nervousness. D) general tension. E) visualized adrenaline.
C
According to your textbook, the type of delivery in which you plan your speech in detail and learn it well without trying to memorize the exact wording is called A) extraneous. B) intuitive. C) extemporaneous. D) methodical E) conventional
C
The _______ expresses precisely what you hope to accomplish with your speech. A) goal statement B) central idea C) thesis statement D) specific purpose E) preview statement
D
According to your textbook, when is it appropriate to cite an abstract of a magazine or journal article in your speech rather than locating and reading the full article? A) when the article is more than five years old B) when the only copy of the article is on the bookshelves C) never D) when the article is short enough to be summarized in one paragraph E) when the article is not available on a computerized database
C
Amalia needs to find information from scholarly journals for her persuasive speech on prescription drug shortages. The best resource for her would be a(n) A) yearbook such as Facts on File or World Almanac. B) government resource such as USA.gov. C) academic database such as JSTOR or Academic OneFile. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both a yearbook such as Facts on File or World Almanac and a government resource such as USA.gov.
C
Examples are especially helpful as supporting materials because they A) are not overly technical. B) quantify a speaker's ideas. C) personalize your ideas. D) are harder to manipulate than statistics or testimony. E) enhance the speaker's credibility.
C
In her speech introduction, Suya said, "Though we are all very different, we are all students here at this university and are all working toward the completion of a degree. Unfortunately, because of rising tuition, some of us may lose the ability to continue in school." According to your textbook, by trying to show her audience how her topic affects her listeners, Suya was A) practicing inclusion. B) engaging in ethnocentrism. C) adapting to her audience. D) using comparison. E) stereotyping the audience.
C
In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against A) a socially accepted code of legal rules. B) the speaker's strategic objectives. C) a set of ethical guidelines or standards. D) the personal opinions of the speaker. E) the frame of reference of the audience.
C
The process of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas is known as A) advocating B) deliberating C) brainstorming D) linking E) aggregating
C
To say that public speaking is a way to make a difference about something we care about is to recognize that public speaking is A) a skill similar to conversation. B) an art more than a science. C) a form of empowerment. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both a skill similar to conversation and an art more than a science.
C
What are the two types of audience analysis discussed in your textbook? A) personal and impersonal B) descriptive and analytical C) demographic and situational D) psychological and sociological E) occupational and educational
C
A new class registration system has been established on campus. Tonight, a representative from the Registrar's office will speak about how to use the new system. You will be listening to the speaker in hopes of understanding the steps involved in registering for classes next semester. As explained in your textbook, you will be engaged in _______ listening. A) critical B) intimate C) appreciative D) comprehensive E) empathic
D
Accomplished speakers consider "the very life of the speech." A) emotional appeals B) causal reasoning C) statistics D) examples E) testimony
D
According to your textbook, an imaginary story that makes a general point is called a(n) A) artificial example. B) mythical example. C) synthetic example. D) hypothetical example. E) spurious example.
D
According to your textbook, effective listening can help you do which of the following? A) gather information and communicate it accurately to others B) get promoted in your job C) learn effective techniques that you can use in your own speeches D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both gather information and communicate it accurately to others and get promoted in your job
D
According to your textbook, which of the following is a demographic characteristic of a speech audience? A) attitude toward the speaker B) knowledge about the subject C) interest in the topic D) cultural background E) physical setting
D
As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when A) organizing your speech. B) researching your speech. C) selecting the topic for your speech. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both selecting the topic for your speech and researching your speech.
D
When business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank __________ number one. A) public speaking B) writing C) conversation D) listening E) critical thinking
D
When you experience stage fright, your body is producing extra ______, a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress. A) cortisone B) glauconite C) potassium D) adrenaline E) serotonin
D
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for a speech topic? A) taking a personal inventory B) clustering C) conducting an Internet search D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both clustering and conducting an Internet search.
D
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches? A) Avoid making direct eye contact with the audience. B) Stay up late the night before to finish preparing. C) Generate extra adrenaline as you speak. D) Turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts. E) Visualize the worst things that could happen.
D
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches? A) Choose a topic you care about and prepare thoroughly for the speech. B) Concentrate on communicating with the audience, rather than on your nerves. C) Visualize yourself giving a successful speech. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both concentrate on communicating with the audience rather than on your nerves and choose a topic you care about and prepare thoroughly for the speech.
D
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with stage fright? A) Acquire speaking experience. B) Don't expect perfection. C) Turn negative thoughts into positive ones. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both acquire speaking experience and turn negative thoughts into positive ones.
D
Which of the following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom speech? A) Use colorful, descriptive language. B) Be creative in structuring the speech. C) Describe an exciting experience. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both use colorful, descriptive language and describe an exciting experience.
D
Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion of your first speech? A) End on a clever or thought-provoking note. B) Reinforce the central idea of your speech. C) Let the audience know your speech is ending. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both let the audience know your speech is ending and reinforce the central idea of your speech.
D
Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speechmaking? A) Use visual aids to clarify statistical trends. B) Present your main points in nontechnical language. C) Be alert to feedback from the audience. D) Be fully prepared for each speech. E) Explain your credibility in the introduction.
D
"To inform my audience about the history of the Super Bowl" is an example of a A) central idea. B) general purpose. C) thesis statement. D) speech topic. E) specific purpose.
E
A sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another is called a A) conclusion. B) bridge. C) summary. D) corollary. E) transition.
E
Academic databases are the best place to look for A) numerical data about life in the United States. B) high-quality Web resources. C) encyclopedias and other reference works. D) statistics about colleges and universities. E) articles in scholarly journals.
E
According to your textbook, "Just as the frame of Vienna's tennis racket represents the structure of her family, the strings of her racket symbolize the ties that bind her family together" is an example of a A) bridge. B) conversion. C) correlation. D) relation. E) transition.
E
According to your textbook, "Now that you know about Julio's interest in photography, let's look at his passion for snowboarding" is an example of a A) summary. B) bridge. C) conclusion. D) conversion. E) transition.
E
According to your textbook, effective listening skills are important for A) audiences. B) speakers. C) students. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both audiences and students.
E
According to your textbook, the specific purpose for a speech should A) be written as a full infinitive phrase. B) be expressed as a question. C) include a reference to the audience. D) All of these answers are correct. E) Both include a reference to the audience and be written as a full infinitive phrase.
E
According to your textbook, what is the most important early step in the process of developing a successful speech? A) formulating the specific purpose B) selecting the residual message C) creating a preliminary bibliography D) researching for speech materials E) brainstorming for a central idea
E
According to your textbook, you can make an Internet search more precise by A) using Bing instead of Google. B) typing a specific question into the search box. C) developing a search strategy. D) All of these answers are correct. Both developing a search strategy and typing a specific question into the search box.
E
Because speechmaking is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak A) forcefully. B) consistently. C) persuasively. D) concisely. E) ethically.
E
