Public Speaking Ch. 1 - Ch.8

Which of the following is the definition of neurosis?

A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear.

Which of the following best describes the fight or flight syndrome?

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived threat to survival.

A neurosis around public speaking may have been caused by which of the following?

An event when you were very young, where you received criticism or ridicule in front of a group of people.

A college student finds that the phrasing and speech structure of his research paper closely mirrors much of his source material and research. This might be considered which of the following forms of plagiarism?

Unintended plagiarism

To establish your credibility and authority, as well as set the tone during a speech, you should first ________

introduce yourself and why you are the appropriate individual to speak on your given subject.

When the listener is able to communicate their level of interest to the speaker by nodding or making eye contact with the speaker, this is known as

non-verbal communication.

All of the following are qualities of an ethical speaker except

uses proper grammar

When speaking extemporaneously

you have a rough outline of your notes.

If the title of your speech is Why Banning Cell Phone Nationwide Should Be Mandatory, the general purpose of your essay would be which of the following?

to persuade your audience.

Temporal, compare and contrast, summarizing and equality are all examples of

transitions.

A result that is desired; an intention.

purpose

If the topic of your speech is to introduce Facebook to your audience, your general purpose would be

to inform your audience.

The body of your speech should take up which percentage of your speech?

75%

What percentage of people experience some form of anxiety about having to give a speech in front of others?

75%

Which answer best describes the term conflict of interest?

A situation in which someone in a position of trust, such as a lawyer, politician, or director of a corporation, has competing professional or personal interests.

According to the text, what is the ABC approach?

Abstract, Body, Conclusion

The process of attending carefully to what a speaker is saying, involving such techniques as accurately paraphrasing the speaker's remarks, is known as:

Active listening

Which of the following statements is true?

Audiences can always see how nervous you feel. Correct! None of these answers. Telling a joke is always a good way to begin a speech. Memorizing your speech helps you feel less nervous.

If you are able to recognize problems and find workable solutions, read between the lines by recognizing what is not said or stated, render accurate judgments about things and interpret data to form conclusions, you are engaging in which of the following?

Critical Thinking

Which element is considered to activate a relaxation response?

Deep breathing and passive awareness Correct Answer! All of these answers Using a mental device, such as thinking or saying a meaningful word or phrase Comfortable posture

If you are reviewing your speech for changes, looking for typos such as spelling and grammatical errors and rereading your draft, you are doing which of the following?

Editing

An assessment that is carried out throughout a course or a project is known as which of the following?

Formative Assessment

Why is jogging in place or bouncing on your feet a good way to warm up before a speech?

If you have an increased heart rate, you can fight fire with fire and channel the nervous energy.

The thesis statement should be presented at which point of the speech?

In the introduction

Where would your thesis statement be presented in your speech?

In the introduction

What term best describes a devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation?

Meditation

According to the text, "Intrinsic to active listening is the ability to feedback what has been said to the speaker..." This is know as which of the following?

Paraphrasing

Which element is NOT considered to activate a relaxation response?

Picturing a stressful past experience

Distractions, inability to prioritize information, judgments based on little or no information and confusion are all contributing factors to which of the following?

Poor Listening

What term best describes declaring oneself disqualified to act?

Recuse

After brainstorming one or multiple topics, speech writers should move on to which of the following steps?

Refine and synthesize the ideas into one topic.

Speakers should do which of the following to avoid intimidating audiences?

Refrain from using abusive language

Writers should consider which of the following factors when tailoring their speech toward a specific audience?

Speaker gestures and mannerisms Correct Answer! All of these answers Gender and age Cultural background and/or ethnicity

Feeling light-headed, nauseated, forgetful, or inarticulate are all signs of what communication challenge?

Speaking apprehension

The inverted pyramid model of public speaking is a way to visualize:

Starting with a general topic and refining your ideas into a thesis and then supporting information.

Which of the following will help determine how narrow or broad your scope should be?

The amount of time allotted for your speech.

The specific purpose of your speech fuses the topic with which of the following?

The general purpose

Which of the following best describes the goal of constructive criticism?

To improve the behavior or behavioral results of a person without using personal attacks.

If the topic of your speech is, for example, "How to run a successful small business through the utilization of social media platforms," what is the corresponding general purpose of this speech?

To instruct.

Who tends to experience trait anxiety more?

Women

Which of the following is a benefit of speaking about a topic you are an expert in?

You already have the knowledge, which makes it easy to explain to an audience.

If you are unsure about the topic for an upcoming speech, you should consider which of the following?

Your areas of interest or expertise Books you have read Correct Answer! All of these Current events

If you are unsure about the topic for an upcoming speech, you should consider which of the following?

Your areas of interest or expertise Current events Books you have read Correct Answer! All of these

If a listener's brow is furrowed, arms are crossed or the listener is fidgety, the speaker knows to

adjust the delivery of their speech.

The introduction of your speech should immediately capture your audience's

attention.

Crafting a speech is a balance of reinforcing the __________ purpose while being ___________ enough in the body of your speech to make a case.

general; specific

Speech writers who adopt an expository approach when supporting claims in a speech allow speakers to

present all of the background information the audience needs to know to understand the main argument

When you have built a rapport with your audience so that they leave with an impression of you as good as or better than when you began your speech, that is an example of good

terminal credibility.

According to the text, the first stage of the listening process is

the receiving stage.

When considering the inverted pyramid, the topic represents the

widest section.

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation and the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life, is the definition of which of the following?

A culture

Which of the following best describes a collectivist culture?

A culture that places the needs and interest of the group above individual desires or motivations.

When used for developing the contents of a speech, what does the word support refer to?

A range of strategies that reinforce a central idea

Which of the following statement is true?

Some nervousness can make your speech better.

If the purpose of a speaker's main points is to entertain and connect with the audience, which of the following should he or she include in the body?

Anecdotes and personal stories

If you are thinking about the possibility that a stranger may jump out from behind a bush and attack you, you would experience what in this situation?

Anxiety

A student is asked to give a 5-minute persuasive speech to his classmates. When he presents a critique of his girlfriend's cooking, he has all of his classmates laughing so much that only the instructor notices the speech was almost twice its assigned length. Which constraint on topic selection was the only one the speaker did NOT ignore?

Audience

When speaking, presenters should make sure to do which of the following?

Avoid eye contact with the audience. Correct Answer! None of these answers. Show up late for a presentation. Choose a spot in the room and remain there for the duration of the speech.

Which of these is a rule to follow when listening?

Be courtesy Correct Answer! All of these answers. Be attentive Be open-minded

According to the text, in order to be an open-minded listener you need to do which of the following?

Be open to new ideas or new ways of thinking Correct Answer! All of these Write down objections rather than tuning out the presenter Leave ego at the door

Why should you focus on choosing a topic in which you have an interest rather than a topic in which you are an expert?

Because your inquisitiveness in the topic will draw your audience in.

A method of problem solving in which individuals or members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously, is the definition of which of the following?

Brainstorming

Which answer best describes a method of problem solving in which individuals or members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously?

Brainstorming

If you are giving a speech on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, it makes sense to use which of the following?

Chronological Timeline

Which of the following is a way to apply prior knowledge about the audience?

Clearly list and number the steps or events you are describing in the order in which they occur. Correct Answer! All of these answers. Ask yourself, "What vocabulary will my audience understand and what should I explain first?" Help the audience picture changes from one state or condition to another.

Which of the following tactics can be used to detect online plagiarism?

Correct Answer! All of these answers. Manual checking Websites Software

How is the brainstorming method helpful?

Correct! All of these answers. A helpful way to find the topic for your speech. A helpful method to generate a large numbers of ideas in a spontaneous manner. A helpful method to generate an acceptable amount of ideas in a set time limit.

Which of these is considered a rule for public speakers?

Ethical goals Correct Answer! All of these answers. Honesty Full preparation

Ethical speakers typically practice which of the following behaviors when presenting to audiences?

Ethical speakers give appropriate attribution or credit as necessary

What is the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct?

Ethics

When listening to a speech and you experience an auditory or physical noise or a visual distraction, you are experiencing which of the following?

External Distraction

According to the text, in which presentation does the presenter assume the roll of a teacher?

Informative

Which of the following is a step in the process of active listening?

Listening to provide feedback

An audience member who practices active listening during a presentation generally exhibits which of the following behaviors?

Refrains from texting or chatting on phones

Which of the following examples best describes the editing process?

Rewriting awkward phrasing or parts throughout the speech

Which answer best describes the extent to which a topic is discussed? (In other words, what breadth and depth is encompassed within the speech?)

Scope

What is writer's block?

Sitting down to write and no words come to your brain

Which of the following is a reason to engage in ethical behavior in public speaking?

To maintain your credibility and reputation. Correct Answer! All of these answers. To provide honest facts with integrity and without deception or distortion. To present a fair and accurate argument of your thesis.

Which answer best describes a subject; theme; a category or general area of interest?

Topic

Which type of communication apprehension is NOT related to speaking in front of an audience?

Trait anxiety

The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another is the definition of which of the following?

Transition

To end the speech on a high note, and ensure the audience remembers the main points of the presentation, the speaker should share

a quote or anecdote.

An account or story which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis is known as

anecdote.

An example of a method to gracefully receive criticism is to

be open-minded that others may see something you do not.

Word association, Clustering and Freewriting are all examples of

brainstorming.

Speech writers can ensure they are using credible sources to back up their claims by drawing upon sources such as

scholarly journals.

The process of identifying the important subtopics that form the parameters of your speech is known as

scope.

Situational Anxiety is also known as

stage fright.

Organizing a speech thesis into smaller, logical steps to build toward a larger, more complex idea helps strengthen

the thesis' main argument.

A speaker's presentation is structured along the following main points: 1) families with young children do better with older, more patient dogs; 2) families with teenagers often appreciate younger, more athletic dogs; and 3) childless families often prefer dogs that are more affectionate. Based on these main points, the specific purpose of the speaker's speech is

to help families choose a dog with the right traits.