Public Speaking Final

To deal with hostile audiences,

address opposing views.

Information not your own may be cited in the form of

. a summary. B. a paraphrase. C. direct quotations

A team leader's responsibilities may include

. coordinating selection of roles and tasks. b. assigning different research areas to team members. c. selecting team members to present the parts of the presentation.

Which organizational pattern addresses main points and then disproves opposing claims?

. refutation

The speech conclusion brings closure to the speech by

. restating the purpose

Which of the following domain suffixes indicates a nonprofit group?

.org

When using audio or video as a presentation aid, the speaker should be sure to

A. check to see if the material is copyrighted. B. cue the tape before the presentation. C. tell the audience what they will hear or see beforehand and discuss its significance afterward.

When speakers credit speech sources, they

A. gain credibility. B. avoid plagiarism.

The demographic characteristics of an audience include Select one:

A. the ratio of males to females. B. racial and ethnic representation. C. age variations.

When narrowing a topic, the speaker should consider

A. the time limit for speaking. B. the speech purpose. C. the amount of time available for research.

The ____ Amendment guarantees freedom of speech.

First

Groups prone to groupthink typically exhibit which of the following behaviors?

Participants reach a consensus unwillingly, often because they don't genuinely agree with each other.

When a speaker is writing a formal outline, ____ are placed in front of the main points within the introduction, body, and conclusion.

Roman numerals

Active listening is

a focused, purposeful multistep process.

The thesis statement, the theme or central idea of a speech, should be expressed in the form of

a single, declarative sentence.

All communication events include Select one:

a source and a message

When preparing a speech, the speaker's first task is to select

a topic and purpose appropriate to the audience and occasion.

Which of the following is a forum in which citizens deliberate on issues of importance to the community?

a town hall meeting

To describe information, a speaker should use language that is

a. concise. b. concrete. c. vivid.

A speaker who is trustworthy

a. does not use misleading information. b. reveals his or her true purpose.

Laziness and overconfidence in listening are manifested by

a. expecting too little from the speaker b. displaying an arrogant attitude c. ignoring important information

A speaker can establish a direct connection with listeners by

a. maintaining eye contact. b. using animated facial expressions. c. using a friendly tone of voice.

Effective transitions move listeners from

a. one main point to the next. b. a main point to a supporting point. c. one supporting point to another supporting point.

To efficiently locate information on the Internet for a speech, the speaker should be familiar with the function of

a. search engines and subject directories. b. library portals and specialized databases.

A speaker can critically evaluate a source by considering

a. the reputation of the author and publisher. b. the reliability of the data. c. the recency of the source.

Conclusions provide

a. the speaker with the opportunity to drive home the speech purpose. b. the speaker with a final chance to make an impression that accomplishes the speech goals. c. the auience with a sense of logical and emotional closure.

Critical listeners evaluate evidence in terms of

accuracy, reputation, and credibility of the source

The term biased language includes language that is

ageist or homophobic. B. sexist or racist

Which of the following can be used to effectively introduce or conclude a speech?

all of the above.

"His character plays a rocking, rolling, rip-roaring, raging role." This statement best illustrates which of the following techniques?

alliteration

Brief stories of interesting, humorous, or real-life incidents are called

anecdotes

The purpose of a speech introduction is to

arouse the audience's attention and motivate the audience to accept the speaker's goals..

The clarity or forcefulness with which word sounds are made is known as

articulation.

The first challenge faced by the speaker in the introduction of the speech is to win the audience's

attention

A concluding challenge by a speaker that asks an audience to act in response to the speech is termed a

call to action.

To discuss a topic in terms of its underlying causes, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

causal

A speech on the history of NWC would be what type of speech arrangement?

chronological

To describe a series of developments in time or a set of actions that occur sequentially, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

chronological

Successful team presentations require

close cooperation and planning

Which pattern demonstrates how the speaker's points are more favorable than alternative positions?

comparative advantage

Outlines are based on the principle of Select one:

coordination and subordination

In a group setting, a "blocker" is an example of a

counterproductive role.

A form of communication between two people is called Select one:

dyadic communication.

Banquets, awards dinners, and roasts are examples of special occasion speeches that usually strive to

entertain

One key to achieving effective vocal variety is

enthusiasm.

In his persuasive speech about why people should buy used rather than new autos, Carlos provided the audience with convincing information due to his knowledge and experience as a used-car salesperson. Carlos employed which type of appeal?

ethos

Which of the following is a Greek word meaning character? Select one:

ethos

If a medical doctor gives cutting-edge information on the threat of high cholesterol, she is providing which type of supporting material?

expert testimony

The method of speech delivery that offers the most flexibility for the speaker is

extemporaneous speaking.

Construction noise or competing conversations are examples of

external distractions

The audience's response to a message is referred to as Select one:

feedback

To be effective, a speaker should practice a speech at least _______ times in its final form.

five

To inform, to persuade, and to mark a special occasion are the three types of Select one:

general purposes.

When a team member is delivering his or her part of the presentation, this is a good time for the other team members to

give their full attention to the speaker.

An informative speaker might introduce listeners to

ideas or events. b. people or processes

Which type of delivery gives speakers little time to gather their thoughts?

impromptu

When conducting an audience analysis, a speaker needs to consider socioeconomic status (SES), which includes

income, occupation, and education

Defining, describing, demonstrating, and explaining are all related to

informative speaking

Which of the following are types of primary research?

interviews and personal observations

A speaker who uses vivid imagery

invites listeners to use their imaginations

Productive conflict is

issues-based.

The body of a speech consists of

main points, supporting points, and transitions

A speaker who successfully uses eye contact to connect with the audience

makes sustained eye contact with one person in the audience at a time.

In Mariam's presentation on her graduate school experiences she said, "Graduate school is an uphill battle." Mariam used which figure of speech?

metaphor

Effective speech delivery should be all of the following:

natural, enthusiastic, confident, and direct.

Active listeners

normally set listening goals and listen for main ideas

An informative speech

often uses a combination of organizational patterns

How many major ideas should be present in each PowerPoint slide?

one

The formal name for speaking from memory is

oratory

Directly asking members to contribute, redirecting the discussion, and setting a positive tone are three techniques that group leaders can use to encourage

participation

The appeal to audience emotion is termed

pathos

Each of the following is a successful strategy for gaining public-speaking confidence except Select one:

personalizing the speech evaluation

Which of the following is not one of the five canons of rhetoric? Select one

persuasion

Which of the following outlines uses a few words associated with each specific point?

phrase.

Presenting a "cut-and-paste" of someone else's material as your own is called

plagiarism

Students who earn an A average on all speech assignments should be exempt from the final exam. This statement is a claim of

policy

To build a strong case for the claim of ____, the speaker must provide the audience with a three-part justification consisting of a need or problem,a solution, and evidence of the solution's feasibility.

policy

Claims of policy fit naturally into which organizational pattern?

problem-solution

To demonstrate the nature and significance of a problem and provide justification for a proposed solution, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

problem-solution

One of the simplest and most effective ways to reinforce new information in an informative speech is to

repeat key words or phrases about that information.

The vast world of information gathered by others is called ____ research.

secondary

The typeface in a presentation aid should be

simple. b. easy to read. c. not distracting.

Listeners perceive a speaker who slouches as

sloppy, weak, and unfocused

Which of the following represents the process a message goes through when it is received and interpreted? Select one:

source → encoding → receiver → decoding

To explain the physical arrangement of a place, a scene, or an object, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

spatial

The____ speech purpose expresses exactly what the speaker wishes the audience to get from the speech.

specific

President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, in which he challenged Americans, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country," is an example of a

speech of inspiration

In the following statement, which type of supporting material is being referenced? "A University of Minnesota research study, published in 2008, concluded that cat owners were 40 percent less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack than people who didn't have a cat."

statistics

The most effective way to find and narrow a topic online is to use

subject directories

Facts, statistics, testimonies, and narratives are all examples of

supporting material.

When listening for main ideas, a listener should

take note of the speaker's key points

The goal of informative speaking is

to increase audience understanding and awareness

Parallelism can be used by a speaker

to orally enumerate the speech's main points.

To stress natural divisions in a topic, and to have the freedom to move points around to address audience needs, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

topical

When a speaker is developing a speech, ____ outline(s) will need to be completed.

two

An effective speech should be organized around ______ main points. Select one:

two or three

Presentation aids can help speakers to

understand and remember key points. b. see relationships among concepts. c. evaluate complex ideas.

The San Antonio Spurs are the best team in the NBA. This statement is a claim of

value.

Under which of the following conditions is the persuasive purpose appropriate?

when you seek to change an audience's behavior c. when you seek to reinforce an audience's attitudes, beliefs, or behavior

Which of the following outlines should be prepared in a full-sentence format?

working (formal)