Public Speaking final test
You should never cite an article in your speech on the basis of the abstract alone. True or False
True
Which of the following is the most concrete and specific?
White House
________ is a variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary.
a dialect
Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking?
a lawyer arguing for the acquittal of her client
Which of the following is an example of a speech for a special occasion?
a speech presenting an award to a retiring teacher
Most library catalogues allow you to search for books by
all answers are correct (author, title, keyword)
___________ is repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.
alliteration
_______ is the audience's perception of how qualified a speaker is to speak on a given topic.
credibility
When practicing your speech delivery, you should do all the following except
try to learn your speech word for word
Under normal circumstance, a speech of introduction should be no more than _____ minutes long.
two to three
Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech?
(a eulogy at a funeral praising the life and accomplishments of the deceased. an address at the site of the World Trade Center praising the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 a speech at a new elementary school praising the work of the women for whom the school is named) All answers are correct.
Which of the following statements is most clearly directed at the practicality issue in a persuasive speech on a question of policy?
Because this solution has worked in other states where it has been adopted, we can be confident that it will work here.
"Pathos" is the word Aristotle used to refer to a speaker's logical appeal. True or False
False
Adapting your message to the needs of a particular audience means that you must inevitably compromise your beliefs. True or False
False
After conducting a research interview, you should wait a few days to review and transcribe your notes. True or False
False
An excellent way to improve your credibility as a speaker is to use fancy, complicated words rather than familiar words. True or False
False
Because a speech of introduction focuses on the main speaker, there is little need to adapt to the audience. True or False
False
Even if you can't identify the author or sponsoring organization for an Internet document, you can still use the document in your speech as long as it is up to date. True or False
False
Evidence is more likely to be persuasive if it is familiar to the audience. True or False
False
If you need information from a newspaper such as The New York Times, you have little alternative to thumbing through back issues of the paper until you find what you need. True or False
False
In most cases, statistics speak for themselves and do not require a lot of explanation when used in a speech. True or False
False
In persuasive speaking, it is usually appropriate to substitute emotional appeals for evidence and reasoning. True or False
False
One key to successful speaking is determining which audiences are worthy of your best efforts to communicate your ideas. True or False
False
Taking account of your listeners' racial, ethnic, or cultural background is an important factor in situational audience analysis. True or False.
False
The best rate for effective public speaking is 110 words per minute. True or False
False
The purpose of a speech of introduction is to reveal the major points that will be made by the main speaker. True or False
False
True or false: "To persuade my audience to become regular blood donors" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech seeking passive agreement.
False
True or false: Because persuasion aims to change the beliefs or actions of listeners, speaking to persuade is one of the few cases in which a speaker does not need to consider her or his ethical obligations.
False
True or false: Concentrating on the target audience means that a persuasive speaker can ignore the rest of the audience.
False
If you want to find journal or magazine articles on your speech topic, you should consult a(n)
Periodical database
According to your textbook, which of the following is a factor in situational audience analysis?
The size of the audience
A hypothetical example is an example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation. True or False
True
As a general rule, the larger your audience is, the more formal your speech presentation should be. True or False
True
Examples are especially useful for getting listeners involved in a speech. True or False
True
Inaccurate use of language can harm a speaker's credibility. True or False
True
Language that is appropriate for some occasions may not be appropriate for others. True or False
True
Monroe's motivated sequence is most useful for speeches that seek immediate action. True or False
True
Of all the kinds of speeches, perhaps none depends more on the creative and subtle use of language than does the commemorative speech. True or False
True
Presenting a speech online alters almost every aspect of public speaking. True or False
True
The fallacy of false cause is often known by its Latin name, post hoc, ergo propter hoc. True or False
True
What kind of reasoning is used in the following statement? Because the crime-reduction policy I propose has worked successfully in New York, Houston, and New Orleans, we can be confident that it will work here as well.
analogical reasoning
Sloppy ________ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly.
articulation
Mayor Kathleen Baldwin has been asked to address the Wakefield Community Association about the issue of constructing a swimming pool in the neighborhood. The most important factor Baldwin should consider when analyzing her audience is probably its
attitude towards the topic
The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? As we have seen, the trend is for companies to reduce long-term research and development costs in order to increase short-term profits. Since so many companies are doing this, it must make good business sense.
bandwagon
A(n) ____________ example is a specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point.
brief
____________ are used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
call numbers
The purpose of a(n) _________ speech is to pay tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.
commemorative
Which of the following is the most general and abstract?
communication
When using Monroe's motivated sequence to organize a persuasive speech on a question of policy, the action step should be placed in the
conclusion
The more __________ a word, the more specific it will be
concrete
The _______ meaning of a word is what the word suggests or implies.
connotative
The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? We should build a new high school or children in the community will never get into college.
either-or
The name of the main speaker should usually be stated at the ______ of a speech of introduction
end
_______ is the name used by Aristotle for what modern students of communication refer to as
ethos
A(n) ____________ is a specific case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, conditions, experiences, or the like.
example
According to your textbook, what type of supporting material would you be using if you quoted Yale physicist Daniel Timbie on the compatibility of the big bang theory with religious philosophies?
expert testimony
A(n) ________ speech is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.
extemporaneous
According to your textbook, a(n) ____________ example is a story, narrative, or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point.
extended
True or false: "To persuade my audience to become regular blood donors" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech seeking passive agreement.
false
The primary purpose of speechmaking is to
gain a desired response from listeners
Which of the following does your textbook discuss as major factors in demographic audience analysis?
gender, age, group membership, and sexual orientation
The major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and _________.
graciousness
What error in reasoning is exemplified in the following statement? I watched a Taiwanese film in class last week, and it was extremely violent. When I mentioned this to my friend, she said that she, too, had seen a violent Taiwanese film. Apparently, all Taiwanese films are violent.
hasty generalization
When gauging your audience's disposition toward the speech topic, you should take into account their
interest in the topic, knowledge of the topic, and attitude toward the topic (all answers are correct)
The denotative meaning of a word is
its literal meaning or dictionary definition.
Whenever you give a persuasive speech on a question of value, you need to inspire your audience to follow your call for action.
justify your value judgement against a set of standards or criteria.
Dr. Kristin Lutz is preparing an informative talk about the genetic relationship between twins for a group of expectant parents. The most important factor Dr. Lutz should consider when analyzing her audience is probably its
knowledge of the topic
As your textbook explains, upon reaching the lectern to start a speech, you should
make eye contact with your listeners
When giving a speech of introduction, you should
make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate.
When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, ________ delivery is most appropriate.
manuscript
"Once given a push, the machine of justice rolls by itself" is an example of
metaphor
Speakers who lack vocal variety are said to speak in a ________.
monotone
________ is based on a person's use of voice and body rather than the use of words.
nonverbal communication
To restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words is to
paraphrase
If you want to find journal or magazine articles on your speech topic, you should consult a(n)
periodical database
________ is the lowness or highness of the speaker's voice.
pitch
A ____________ is a list, compiled early in the research process, of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic.
preliminary bibliography
The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to
present a gift or an award
What method of organizing is used in a persuasive speech with the following main points? The problem of eating disorders affects more than 10 million Americans The causes of eating disorders include peer pressure, fad diets, and the media's glamorization of thinness. An effective solution to eating disorders must address all three of these causes.
problem-cause-solution
What method of organization is used in a persuasive speech with the following main points? Fraudulent charity fundraising has become a widespread problem. The problem can be solved by a combination of government initiative and individual awareness.
problem-solution order
The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? How can we be so concerned about ethics in political campaigns when there are serious problems in the long-term stability of Social Security?
red herring
When using statistics in a speech, you should
round off complicated statistics, identify the sources of your statistics, and use statistics sparingly (all answers are correct)
Which of the following is the third step in Monroe's motivated sequence?
satisfaction
Questions that require responses at fixed intervals along a scale of answers are called ____________ questions.
scale
Three kinds of search aids discussed in the chapter for finding documents on the Internet are
search engines, virtual libraries, and government resources.
"The steady flow of traffic sounded like the rush of a great river" is an example of
simile
If there is no clearly identified author for a document on the Internet, you should try to determine the ____________ that is responsible for the document.
sponsoring organization
Research indicates that the impact of examples is greatly enhanced when they are followed by ____________ that show the examples are typical.
statistics
The most important question to ask when assessing analogical reasoning is whether the analogy creates a logical dilemma.
the two cases being compared are essentially alike
Persuasive speeches on questions of value are usually organized in
topical order
No matter what kind of evidence you employ, it will be more persuasive if you state it in specific rather than in general terms. true or false
true