Review for Final Speech Exam
Chapter 14 __________ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns.
Graphs
Chapter 8 True or False. Oral/verbal citations should include enough information that the audience will know where the information came from and why it is credible.
True
Chapter 8 True or False. Your textbook recommends using visual aids to make statistics easier for listeners to comprehend.
True
Chapter 20 The person who assumes a leadership role in a small group because of her or his ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed a(n)
emergent leader.
Chapter 12 As your textbook explains, connotative meaning gives words their __________ power. 1. logical 2. definitional 3. emotional 4. rhythmical 5. ethical
emotional
Chapter 18 According to your textbook, the major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and
graciousness
Chapter 15 If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the three major types of sleep disorders," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
topical
Chapter 19 True or False. According to your textbook, a real-time online speech is created specifically for an audience that will watch it online as it is being delivered.
True
Chapter 11 True or False. Stating main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline.
False
Chapter 14 True or False. According to your textbook, the most effective way to use PowerPoint is to read to your audience from the slides that are on screen.
False
Chapter 14 True or False. It is usually a good idea to write your entire speech on PowerPoint slides so your audience can read along with you.
False
Chapter 15 True or False. In an informative speech, the speaker acts as an advocate.
False
Chapter 18 True or False. One major purpose of a speech of introduction is to focus attention on the person making the introduction.
False
Chapter 19 True or False. A TED Talk is an example of a real-time online speech.
False
Chapter 8 True or False. It is seldom(not) necessary to cite the source of statistics in a speech.
False
Chapter 8 True or False. When citing information from an Internet document, it is usually sufficient for a speaker to say, "I found the following information on the Web."
False
Chapter 17 What contemporary researchers term credibility, Aristotle termed
Ethos
Chapter 13 According to your textbook, the __________ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation.
Impromtu
Chapter 17 Evidence and reasoning are the two major elements of persuasion that Aristotle called
Logos
Chapter 20 True or False. One of the defining traits of a small group is that its members assemble for a specific purpose.
True
Chapter 11 True or False. A speech outline should include your Works Cited.
True
Chapter 11 True or False. According to your textbook, the introduction, body, and conclusion should all be labeled in a speech preparation outline.
True
Chapter 13 True or False. A manuscript speech is written out word for word and read to the audience.
True
Chapter 13 True or False. Nonverbal communication is based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words.
True
Chapter 14 True or False. When you design a visual aid, you should keep in mind the size of the room in which you will be speaking.
True
Chapter 15 True or False. Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in chronological order.
True
Chapter 16 True or False. As your textbook explains, when faced with an audience that strongly opposes your point of view, you can consider your persuasive speech a success if it leads even a few listeners to reexamine their views.
True
Chapter 16 True or False. Persuasive speakers should aim to construct speeches that are both convincing and ethically sound.
True
Chapter 17 True or False. Hasty generalization occurs when a speaker draws a general conclusion on the basis of too few specific instances or instances that are atypical(random).
True
Chapter 17 True or False. The bandwagon fallacy assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.
True
Chapter 18 True or False. A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples of speeches for special occasions.
True
Chapter 20 True or False. A panel discussion is essentially a conversation in front of an audience.
True
Chapter 12 Which of the following words is the most general and abstract? 1. Writing 2. Novel 3. "Moby-Dick" 4. book 5. publication
Writing
Chapter 8 Which of the following would probably be the most reliable source of testimony in a speech about successful dieting strategies? 1. the CEO of Weight Watchers 2. a history professor from Princeton University 3. the head of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals' dietary supplements division 4. a scientist studying weight-loss methods at the U.S. National Institutes of Health 5. an infomercial for the NutriSystem weight loss program
a scientist studying weight-loss methods at the U.S. National Institutes of Health
Chapter 16 Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? 1. a friend offering a humorous toast at a wedding 2. a volunteer convincing a group of citizens to sign a petition 3. an academic advisor explaining the study abroad process 4. All of the above 5. 1 and 3 only
a volunteer convincing a group of citizens to sign a petition
Chapter 12 According to your textbook, __________ words refer to ideas or concepts rather than to tangible objects.
abstract
Chapter 18 According to your textbook, a speech in which an individual gives thanks for a gift or an award is termed a(n)
acceptance speech.
Chapter 14 Visual aids are often helpful to a speaker because they can 1. enhance the clarity of a speaker's ideas. 2. make information more interesting to listeners. 3. help listeners retain a speaker's ideas. 4. all of the above 5. 1 & 2 only
all of the above
Chapter 15 According to your textbook, the questions listeners ask when judging an informative speech include 1. Is the information communicated clearly? 2. Is the information communicated accurately? 3. Is the information made meaningful and interesting to the audience? 4. All of the above 5. 1 and 2 only
all of the above
Chapter 20 As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a characteristic of a small group? 1. All participants are potentially speakers and listeners. 2. The group must be small enough to allow discussion by all its members. 3. The group assembles for a particular purpose. 4. all of the above
all of the above
Chapter 12 __________ is the repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.
alliteration
Chapter 18 When Carlos Bustamante received the Alumni of the Year award at his alma mater's annual awards dinner, he gave a speech thanking the school for recognizing his work. What kind of speech did Carlos give?
an acceptance speech
Chapter 11 Outlining is an important part of public speaking because 1. an outline helps the speaker compile an organized preliminary bibliography. 2. an outline helps ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another. 3. an outline helps the speaker choose an interesting, sharply focused topic. 4. all of the above. 5. 1 & 2 only
an outline helps ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another.
Chapter 13 Forming particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly is called
articulation
Chapter 17 The ad hominem fallacy... 1. attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute. 2. assumes that complex events have only a single cause. 3. claims that because something is popular, it is therefore correct. 4. all of the above. 5. 2 and 3 only.
attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute.
Chapter 18 According to your textbook, when giving a speech of introduction, you should 1. build enthusiasm for the main speaker. 2. provide a biography of the main speaker. 3. state your personal view on the main speaker's topic. 4. all of the above.
build enthusiasm for the main speaker.
Chapter 8 According to your textbook, if you quoted Joy Perkins Newman, a National Institutes of Health researcher, on the causes of adolescent depression, what kind of testimony would you be using?
expert
Chapter 13 A speech that is fully prepared in advance but that is delivered from a brief set of notes is called a(n) __________ speech.
extemporaneous
Chapter 16 "To persuade my audience that birds evolved from dinosaurs" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
fact
Chapter 17 According to your textbook, an error in reasoning is called a
fallacy
Chapter 8 According to your textbook, an imaginary story that makes a general point is called a(n)
hypothetical example
Chapter 8 According to your textbook, when using statistics in a speech, you should
identify the sources of your statistics.
Chapter 20 As explained in your textbook, a group member to whom other members defer because of his or her rank or expertise is called a(n)
implied leader.
Chapter 20 As your textbook explains, by helping group members deal with interpersonal conflict, a leader helps the group fulfill __________ needs.
maintenance
Chapter 12 "My grandmother is the glue that holds our family together" is an example of
metaphor
Chapter 14 According to your textbook, when selecting fonts for a visual aid, you should usually use
no more than two fonts.
Chapter 8 The opinions of ordinary people who have firsthand experience or insight on a topic are referred to as __________ testimony.
peer
Chapter 16 "To persuade my audience that student-loan repayment amounts should be tied to an individual's income" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question/proposition of
policy
Chapter 15 "To inform my audience about the three stages in a job interview" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
process
Chapter 19 As defined by your textbook, a __________ online speech is one that has been created specifically for an audience that will view it online as it is being delivered.
real-time
Chapter 19 As defined by your textbook, a(n) __________ online speech is delivered, recorded, and then uploaded to the Internet.
recorded
Chapter 17 According to your textbook, a fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion is called a
red herring.
Chapter 12 "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get" is an example of
simile
Chapter 17 According to your textbook, the following statement (below) is an example of what type of fallacy? "If you let the postal service eliminate Saturday delivery, then it's only a matter of time until there's no mail delivery at all."
slippery slope
Chapter 15 If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the different regions of Spain," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
spatial
Chapter 16 The __________ is that portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade.
target audience
Chapter 15 In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)
teacher
Chapter 16 "To persuade my audience that it is unethical for journalists to invade people's private lives" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
value
Chapter 8 The more __________ your examples, the greater impact they are likely to have.
vivid
Chapter 13 Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume are referred to as
vocal variety.
Chapter 19 True or False. One way to communicate an appropriate level of professionalism in your online speech is to choose a setting free of traffic noise, interruptions, and clutter.
True
Chapter 19 True or False. The two major kinds of online speeches discussed in your textbook are recorded speeches and real-time speeches.
True
Chapter 12 According to your textbook, language is important because it 1. mirrors reality. 2. gives meaning to events. 3. has unambiguous connotations. 4. is separate from thought 5. all of the above.
give meaning to events.
Chapter 8 To paraphrase is to
give the gist of someone's statement in your own words.
Chapter 19 True or False. Gauging audience feedback is usually more difficult when presenting an online speech than when speaking to an in-person audience.
True
