NNU Public Speaking Midterm
You should try to achieve eye contact during ___ % of your speech. a. 50% b. 60% c. 25% d. 80%
50%
Which is an example of a primary source? a. A journalist interviewing veterans back from the Middle East b. A communication scholar writing an article about what scholarly journal articles say about self-disclosure. c. A student using the digital catalog at his college's library to write a speech. d. A technical writer writing a report for her supervisor on the best copiers for the company to buy.
A journalist interviewing veterans back from the Middle East
The introduction of the speech should be a. As long as the introduction b. About 15-20% of speech time c. About 5-10% of speech time d. About 10-15% of speech time e. It doesn't matter
About 10-15% of speech time
If you have to give a 5:00 to 7:00 minute speech, what time should you shoot for in your practice? a. About 5:00, since you will slow down when you give the speech. b. About 6:00 in case you speak too fast or forget something and have to add it in at the last minute. c. About 7:00, because you will probably talk too fast. d. None of the above
About 6:00 in case you speak too fast or forget something and have to add it in at the last minute.
A connotative meaning for "red" could be _______. a. Communism b. States that tend to vote c. Republican d. Experiencing very strong angry emotions e. All of the bove
All of the above
There is only one acceptable outline form to be used for in this class. The form is located in the course materials module in canvas. This form is required to be uploaded to canvas before you give your speech on the day assigned. Which speeches is this requirement for? a. Informative b. Persuasive c. Audience adaptation d. All the above.
All of the above
Using another person as a visual aid is effective if: a. You ask the person's permission ahead of time b. You only touch them minimally or only as necessary c. It is helpful to the speech d. The person is dressed appropriately e. All of the above f. None of a-d, since you should never use a person as a visual aid.
All of the above
What is a standard about using startling material in the introduction? a. It must be factual; otherwise, you have an ethical problem. b. It should be backed up (According to) c. It should be relevant to your topic. d. All of the above e. A and B only
All of the above
Which is good advice on using humor? a. Present a humorous anecdote as if it happened to you personally. b. Practice your humor (whether joke or story) before others before using it in the speech. c. Consult joke books for good ideas for introductions. d. Repeat humor you heard from one of your favorite comedians. e. Refrain from using humor that is sexual in nature or makes fun of a specific group. f. B and E
B and E
Research by Carol Dweck indicates that. a. Human beings' intelligence levels are fixed from early childhood b. Anxiety in public speaking is only situational c. Because learning a skill like public speaking is hard does not mean you are inherently no good at it d. Extraverts will surpass introverts at public speaking
Because learning a skill like public speaking is hard does not mean you are inherently no good at it
Which is most abstract? a. appliances b. kitchen furnishings c. oven d. General Electric Model 4700 e. Microwave f. Both A & B
Both A & B
This is a portion from Dr. King's I Have a Dream Speech. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." This portion uses which rhetorical devices? (check all that apply) a. antithesis b. assonance c. alliteration d. irony e. Both A and C
Both A and C
Which is not good advice for using statistics in a speech? a. Give the original source of the information. b. Put the statistics in context or give the background, especially is you did the original research. c. Choose to use one of the main sections of your speech devoted to statistical material. d. You Answered Round the statistics in a reasonable way to avoid overload on your audience. e. All of these are bad advice.
Choose to use one of the main sections of your speech devoted to statistical material.
The term from classical rhetoric, "invention" is essentially the process of a. Creativity in originating topics b. Brainstorming within a group c. Researching in books d. Specific purpose and thesis formulation e. Choosing the particular message and approach for the audience and situation.
Choosing the particular message and approach for the audience and situation.
Which of the following is true about using a microphone? a. A microphone makes your voice clearer as well as louder. b. Clip-on style microphones work fine as well as you don't look down and speak directly into it. c. All microphones are essentially the same in how they work. d. Handheld microphones are generally the most functional.
Clip-on style microphones work fine as well as you don't look down and speak directly into it.
Which of the following is a good use of statistical material in a speech? a. Saying "This next section is about statistics on this problem, so pay close attention." b. Comparing large numbers to more recognizable concepts, like the national debt to the distance to the moon. c. Being very precise on statistics, such as down to the .01 place, so that the audience knows you've done your research d. Only provide a source when the statistics may sound unusual to the audience
Comparing large numbers to more recognizable concepts, like the national debt to the distance to the moon.
Which of the following is suggested for addressing anxiety about public speaking? a. practice outside of the room several times and enter exactly at the moment you are scheduled to speak b. Examine your own thoughts about why you are anxious c. Think of your audience in embarrassing or humiliating situations d. Ignore the unknowns are you prepare since you cannot control them
Examine your own thoughts about why you are anxious
A speaker should generally think about topic before purpose. a. True b. False
False
Planned redundancy is not relevant to introductions and conclusions. a. True b. False
False
Statistics are numbers used in speeches. a. True b. False
False
The specific purpose statement has three sections: the specific communication word, the target audience, and the content a. True b. False
False
Which of the following is suggested as a reason for anxiety in public speaking? a. Being an extravert. b. Fear of failure c. Not eating correctly before the speech. d. Recognizing that an unsuccessful speech given in the past was a one-time event and not a universal case.
Fear of failure
Which of the following is NOT a basic objective of a speech introduction? a. Gain attention of the audience b. Establish rapport with the audience c. Give a sense of finality to the speech d. Provide the direction of the speech with a thesis and preview
Give a sense of finality to the speech
The purpose of the lectern is to _____. a. Keep the speaker in one place to avoid movement. b. Hold speakers' notes c. Help speaker hide signs of nervousness d. All of the above
Hold speakers' notes
Which is a good central idea statement? a. To persuade my audience about the three types of life insurance they can buy. b. In today's market, a consumer can purchase three types of life insurance: level term, decreasing term, and whole life. c. I want to talk to you today about the kinds of life insurance you can buy. d. Life Insurance: Three types, three approaches e. To inform my audience about the three types of life insurance available on the market today.
I want to talk to you today about the kinds of life insurance you can buy.
Where would you find the domain? a. In the URL of a website b. In a survey c. In the advanced search engine d. In Google Scholar e. In GALILEO
In the URL of a website
Which statement is true about the place of the central idea in actually giving the speech? a. It is not said to the audience; it is only a guide for the speaker. b. It comes at the very beginning c. It comes after the attention-getting material. d. It is up to the speaker and the situation where it is put or said.
It comes after the attention-getting material.
Which is the best definition of what GALILEO is? a. It is a database. c. It is a collection of databases. c. It is a search engine. d. It is a website.
It is a collection of databases.
Which statement is not necessarily true about a central idea statement? a. It is identical to a thesis statement as you would do for English Composition class. b. it can use personal pronouns. c. it must be a full grammatical statement d. it should have the same content/focus as the specific purpose statement
It is identical to a thesis statement as you would do for English Composition class.
Jargon is ____. a. telling the audience how they should think about a certain word. b. An overused expression like "cute as a button" c. Language used in a specialized field like medicine or the military d. Using words that no one in the audience would understand
Language used in a specialized field like medicine or the military
Which of the following is not a function of presentation aids? a. Making the speaker more persuasive. b. Aiding retention and recall of material c. Clarifying material d. Adding interest to the material e. Improving audience understanding
Making the speaker more persuasive.
What delivery techniques are good for introductions? a. Speak very quickly to signal energy and involvement to the audience. b. Memorize or learn your introduction very well to maintain eye contact. c. Begin saying your introduction only after standing behind lectern. d. None of the above are correct. e. All the above are correct.
Memorize or learn your introduction very well to maintain eye contact.
Which of the following is/are true about using PowerPoint in a speech? a. Not all capabilities of PowerPoint software are helpful to the audiences of public speakers who use them. b. You can turn off the screen temporarily by hitting the x key on the keyboard. c. For best visibility, text should not be smaller than 14 font. d. Because of PowerPoint changing slides, you do not need verbal transitions.
Not all capabilities of PowerPoint software are helpful to the audiences of public speakers who use them.
What statement is repeated multiple times in this chapter? a. Practice makes permanent. b. Monotone and monorate come from lack of passion for the subject. c. Practice your speech beforehand the way you will give it in class. d. Eye contact is the most important aspect of delivery
Practice your speech beforehand the way you will give it in class.
How can you find relevant sources more quickly on an Internet search engine? a. Only use one that doesn't provide advertising b. use advanced search functions c. Use a metasearch engine d. Put quotation marks around some of your search words
Put quotation marks around some of your search words
Pick the expression that is a metaphor. a. She sings like a rock star. b. She is a Janis Joplin when she gets on a stage. c. She sings energetically and in a raspy voice. d. She sings, she dances, she acts—she has all the talents.
She is a Janis Joplin when she gets on a stage.
Juana starts her speech like this: "Love is the most important human emotion. Webster's Dictionary defines love as an intense feeling of deep affection. We all need love in our lives. Parents with children, friends with friends, husbands and wives. Where would we be without love? My speech today will look at how you can express your love more clearly to those around you." Which of the following is true about her introduction? a. She doesn't explain her purpose/central idea. b. She resorts to a pedantic method of introducing her topic. c. builds her credibility. d. All of a-c are true. e. None of a-c are true.
She resorts to a pedantic method of introducing her topic.
Which of these is a good central idea statement? a. Thailand: A beautiful, varied country. b. I would like to tell you about the geography, culture, and religions of Thailand. c. To explain to my classmates the geographical regions of Thailand. d. Thailand has three distinct regions, and each has its own distinctive culture due to the ethnic and religious practices of the region. e. What are the primary regional and cultural differences in Thailand?
Thailand has three distinct regions, and each has its own distinctive culture due to the ethnic and religious practices of the region.
The acronym WIIFM refers to a. The audience asking why the speaker has chosen the subject. b. The audience asking why the speaker is an expert on the subject c. The audience asking why the subject/purpose is important to them. d. The audience asking how much research the speaker has done on the subject.
The audience asking why the subject/purpose is important to them.
One rhetorical device used by speakers is a euphemism. Which one is an example of euphemism? a. That happened out of the blue. b. The combatants were victims of friendly fire. c. The puppy was cute as a button. d. The patient is NPO until Tuesday when we can do surgery.
The combatants were victims of friendly fire.
Freda is speaking to a group of college students about investing. "It is the time to get an IRA when you reach an AAE of $30,000." a. This is effective because she will appear knowledgeable. b. This is effective because these are terms used in that field. c. This is ineffective because of the principle of appropriateness to audience. d. This is ineffective because college students do not like acronyms.
This is ineffective because of the principle of appropriateness to audience.
What does the phrase "Public speaking involves a content and relationship dimension" mean?
This phrase means that in public speaking there is always content, or the point or topic that you are trying to get across, and the relationship dimension, which is the group you are speaking to and the relations between you and the group. An example of different relationship dimensions is whether you are speaking to your friend group at a casual hangout, or whether you are giving a presentation at your work. Those are two different groups of people and they will have to be addressed differently.
Generally, a metaphor has more strength and effectiveness than a simile. a. true b. false
True
Minimizing distance between the speaker and the audience is a way to influence the attention level of the audience in a positive way. a. True b. False
True
Under normal circumstances the conclusion should constitute about 5-10% of the total speech time. a. True b. False
True
Using research properly relates to the ethics and effectiveness of a speech. a. True b. False
True
Which is a common error made by beginning speakers in writing specific purpose statements? a. Trying to cover too wide an amount of material b. Trying to write their introduction last c. Trying to keep the central idea statement separate from the specific purpose statement d. Using their own interests and background to select a purpose/topic
Trying to cover too wide an amount of material
Which is a good guideline for presentation aids? a. Handouts of slides are generally necessary. b. Speakers should allow aids, such as models, to be passed around. c. Looking at the screen directs the audience's eyes to the screen. d. Use animated figures for just a few seconds for emphasis or interest and then make them disappear.
Use animated figures for just a few seconds for emphasis or interest and then make them disappear.
How can movement/activity be applied as a factor of attention in a speech? a. Stay in one place without gestures because movement is too distracting to the audience. b. Use transitions to keep the sense of movement in the speech. c. Use lots of animated characters on the PowerPoint. d. Use a video of some sort in a speech because those are moving images rather than stationery ones.
Use transitions to keep the sense of movement in the speech.
Audiences are asking two basic questions while listening to a speaker. a. What is the future of this topic/How much will this topic affect me? b. Why is this topic important to me/Why should I listen to the speaker? c. What is your credibility as a speaker/Who are the major authorities on this subject? d. How do we know it is true/How does this topic affect my world?
Why is this topic important to me/Why should I listen to the speaker?
What is missing from this definition of public speaking, according to the textbook? "A face-to-face attempt to inform, persuade, or entertain a group of people through words, physical delivery, and visual or audio aids." a. the concept of organization b. the concept of intentionality c. the concept of nonverbal communication d. a and b e. b and c
a and b
The meaning of an abstract is ___. a. an active process of making an effort to understand, process, and retain b. information that is not filtered by interpretation or editing c. a process where others scholars have judged a source to be accurate according to the disciplines research processes d. he means through which a message gets from sender to receiver e. a summary that accompanies articles in databases
a summary that accompanies articles in databases
Your voice should have variety or variation in which of the following? a. rate b. volume c. pitch d. pauses e. all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following are true about the difference between perception and attention? a. attention is "the allocation of limited resources," saying that we cannot give attention to many things at once b. perception is not the same as sensing or taking in sensory impulses attention is basically focus c. although people's perceptions can differ, attention is even more individual and often due to choice d. all of these are true
all of these are true
"Someone with recognized credentials, knowledge, education, and/or experience in a subject" is _________. a. a peer b. an expert c. a primary source. d. a secondary source e. a researcher
an expert
"We will fight them on the beaches; we will fight them on the seas" is an example of a. euphemism b. hyperbole c. anaphora d. alliteration
anaphora
What type of informative speech topic is a speech with the specific purpose: "To explain to my classmates the life of Mother Teresa"? a. history b. biography c. ideas or concepts d. processes e. categories or divisions
biography
What type of informative speech topic is a speech with the specific purpose: "To explain to my classmates the types of clubs in a golfer's bag"? a. history b. biography c. ideas or concepts d. categories or divisions processes
categories or divisions processes
"The system of learned and shared symbols, language, values, and norms that distinguish one group from another" is a. communication b. feedback c. culture d. channel
culture
The objective or literal meaning shared by most people using a word or symbol is the _______ meaning. a. connotative b. encoded c. denotative d. semantic
denotative
The term "probative" means ______ a. giving proof or evidence of a point b. providing an explanation c. a story or narrative type of supporting material d. a story that could be true but hasn't necessarily happened.
giving proof or evidence of a point
What type of informative speech topic is a speech with the specific purpose: "To explain to my classmates the development of the football's design"? a. history b. biography c. ideas or concepts d. processes categories or divisions
history
What type of informative speech topic is a speech with the specific purpose: "To inform my audience about the legal definition of privacy"? a. history b. biography c. ideas or concepts d. processes e. categories or divisions
ideas or concepts
"The ability to recognize when information is needed and the ability to locate, evaluate, and use it effectively" is a. research b. primary research c. secondary research d. information literacy
information literacy
Cicero formulated the canons of rhetoric. Which is the correct order? a. invention, organization, memory, style, delivery b. invention, disposition, style, memory, delivery c. invention, memory, organization, style, delivery d. invention, style, memory, organization, delivery
invention, disposition, style, memory, delivery
What is the main value of extemporaneous speaking? a. it requires less preparation than manuscript speaking b. it allows flexibility to add or subtract points or information c. it does not require eye contact d. all of the above
it allows flexibility to add or subtract points or information
Which of these is not a test for evaluating a website? a. authority b. purpose c. links to controversial websites d. writing style
links to controversial websites
"Anything that disrupts, interrupts, or interferes with the communication process" is a. feedback b. context c. encoding d. noise
noise
Which word refers to sense of smell? a. gustatory b. kinesthetic c. aesthetic d. olfactory e. organic
olfactory
A state of experiencing "significant and persistent fear when in the presence of or anticipating the object of fear" is the scholarly definition of a. glossophobia b. anxiety c. mindset d. phobia
phobia
What type of informative speech topic is a speech with the specific purpose: "To explain to my classmates the sequence of steps in getting a tattoo"? a. history b. biography c. ideas or concepts d. processes e. categories or divisions
processes
If you are called upon to give an impromptu speech, what should you keep in mind? a. quickly plan a basic structure to keep you on track b. tell the audience that it's impromptu so they won't evaluate you harshly c. begin your speech with a light-hearted anecdote d. all of the above e. none of the above
quickly plan a basic structure to keep you on track
The relationship or connection a speaker makes with the audience is _____. a. the grabber b. anecdotal c. rhetorical d. rapport e. inspiration
rapport
"Information that has been compiled, filtered, edited or interpreted in some way" defines a. primary sources b. secondary sources c. academic sources d. peer-reviewed sources
secondary sources
Which is true about a fact? a. it is published in a book. b. Someone can cite who discovered the fact and how other authorities have supported it c. Most people base their opinions on facts they know. d. Facts can easily be discarded or disproven.
someone can cite who discovered the fact and how other authorities have supported it
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating a website's value for your research? a. its objectivity b. the credentials of the person who wrote the information c. its use of APA or MLA documentation d. the reason that the website was created e. how recently the website was updated
the reason that the website was created
Which is not a general purpose for a speech? a. to inspire b. to inform c. to articulate d. to persuade e. All of a-d are correct.
to articulate
What is the best use of hands in a speech? a. to hold note cards b. to be placed quietly at your sides c. place them behind your back d. to use them to emphasize meaning and points
to use them to emphasize meaning and points
Language use is mostly oral or spoken. a. true b. false
true
Using the term "professional golfer" instead of "athlete" is an example of concrete language instead of abstract. a. true b. false
true
Sounds and words such as "uh" or "you know" or "like" are called ___. a. clichés b. vocalized pauses c. verbal breaks d. monotone frequencies
vocalized pauses
