Speech Final

Susan checked the headlines of her local paper and looked through current magazines to come up with ideas for her speech topic. This is part of a process called ____.

Brainstorming

T/F: According to your textbook the "deep web" contains websites that are usually accessible through search engines like Google.

False

T/F: According to your textbook, due to the advances in technology and information on the Internet, books are not a key source of information for your speech.

False

T/F: Effective public speakers do NOT need to provide oral citations of their sources.

False

T/F: If you are concerned that you may offend you audience with certain words, you can use idioms in place of the disagreeable words.

False

T/F: If your confidence in your speaking skills is relatively low, then your level of speech anxiety will likely also be relatively low.

False

T/F: Libraries are no longer useful in the age of internet research.

False

T/F: Several communication organizations provide guidelines for ethical communication.

False

T/F: Successful speakers speak about what they know, regardless of the make-up of their audience.

False

T/F: The digital divide refers to the differences between on-line communication and personal communications technology.

False

T/F: The interests, needs, and expectations of your audience have little or no bearing on your speech.

False

T/F:According to your textbook, connotative meanings are the ones you would find in a dictionary.

False

T/F: According to the Roman statesman Cicero, there are five "arts of public speaking."

True

T/F: According to your textbook, examples are illustrations or cases that represent a larger group or class of things.

True

T/F: According to your textbook, supporting materials provide the substance of your speech - they provide the evidence for your ideas.

True

T/F: According to your textbook, the process of communication is impacted by noise.

True

T/F: According to your textbook, when speaking to a diverse audience it is important to promote a supportive communication climate that welcomes differing perspectives on topics and issues.

True

T/F: Being a better listener will make you a better public speaker

True

T/F: Phrasing the thesis of your speech clearly helps you to identify exactly what you want to say to your audience.

True

T/F: When you ask a rhetorical question in your speech, you are encouraging your listeners to think about the answer, but they will expect you to provide the answer as part of your speech.

True

T/F: You should choose your keywords carefully and consider alternatives to your original choice in order to produce a range of results.

True

T/F:Brainstorming for topic ideas should be done well before your speech date and should be done over several sessions.

True

T/F:Most words have several connotative meanings and infinite denotative meanings.

True

When you email an expert for information on you topic, how should you deal with that information in your speech?

You should ask permission and name your source in your speech.

The review of the main points of a speech normally follows

a transition word or phrase that indicates you are moving to the conclusion.

An individuals' psychographic factors¾standpoints, values, beliefs, and attitudes¾can all be better understood by using ____.

an audience research questionnaire

Analyzing and adapting to the audience is crucial to all public speakers. This approach to preparing and delivering you speech is called ____.

an audience-centered approach

Cindy mentioned her professor during her speech as a source of information. This mention is called ____.

an oral citation

"His name fits him like a glove" is an example of which type of language devise?

antithesis

Janet could not get a sense of how her audience was responding to her speech. This generally made her feel ____.

anxious

According to the Roman statesman Cicero, you need this to form the groundwork for learning about public speaking.

arrangement delivery style invention memory

When you ask yourself, "What is the central idea I want my audience to get from my speech?" you are beginning the process of

choosing the general purpose of you speech.

Dave is organizing his speech on the Boston Red Sox. His main points are: I. 1901-1918 II. 1919-2003 III. 2004-present day Dave's organizational structure is best described as ____

chronological

When the main points of your speech are arranged in a time sequence, you are using a ____ pattern of organization.

chronological

When used in an informative speech, the ____ pattern of organization helps the speaker explain how someone or something has developed over time.

chronological

"Americans are quickly becoming the most obese people in the world" is which element of an argument?

claim

Should the U.S. continue to pursue the use of nuclear power as an energy source in the future? This type of audience research question is called ____.

close-ended

Distance speaking occurs in the following context:

communication across the curriculum

The linear or transmission model of communication consists of

communication in a single direction

If using colors for your digital slides, the colors should

contrast greatly.

Letting the audience know you are an authority on you topic establishes your ____.

credibility

When Jake defines a word in his speech by using a definition he found in a dictionary, he is giving that word a ____.

denotative meaning

Speakers who use mobility aids should

determine in advance if standing or sitting would be the most practical

Once you have a list of ideas for your topic, it is a good idea to

distill each idea down to a single word or short phrase.

You need an effective attention getter in your speech's introduction in order to

encourage the audience to listen make a good first impression create interest in your speech

"More than two-thirds of adult Americans are overweight or obese" is which element of an argument?

evidence

In Dave's speech about the history of civil rights in the U.S., he used quotes from Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. Dave used ____ to support his points.

expert testimony

___ delivery can be thought of as balancing structure and spontaneity.

extemporaneous

Because they appeal to logic, audience members generally find ____ convincing in persuasive situations.

facts & statistics

T/F: "Delivery" in public speaking refers to the oral component of a speech.

false

T/F: A preview of main points in a speech introduction should be a long and detailed description of the main areas you intend to cover in your speech.

false

T/F: A question of fact asks whether something is good or bad.

false

T/F: A white board or chalkboard is an excellent way of presenting materials during your speech.

false

T/F: All informative speeches should be organized using the topical pattern of organization.

false

T/F: Every speech has three main parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.

false

T/F: Informative speaking involves deepening understanding, raising awareness, or increasing an audience's knowledge about a topic.

false

T/F: Slang is technical language associated with a specific profession or subject.

false

T/F: The most challenging delivery issue men encounter in public speaking is voice volume.

false

T/F:According to your textbook, while male and female speakers are equally capable, according to your textbook, female speakers are viewed as more influential and persuasive.

false

T/F:If used correctly, presentation software will basically give your speech with minimal input from you.

false

T/F:The meaning of words does not change over time.

false

"Two local restaurants have seen an increase in business since the football stadium was built, so all restaurants have benefitted" is an example of which fallacy?

hasty generalization

When students talk in class during a discussion, this is an example of ____ delivery.

impromptu

When practicing a speech for extemporaneous delivery, speakers should practice

in stages

Language and culture are

inseparable.

Transitions which review what you just discussed prior to moving on to the next point in your speech are called ____?

internal summaries

Because of the fleeting nature of spoken language, you need to build redundancy into your speech. You do this through ____.

internal summaries reviews previews

One advantage of RWA is that

it provides a sense of immediacy to your speech.

One of the questions Nick asked during his interview with a nuclear physicist was, "Wouldn't you agree that the benefits of nuclear power out way the risks?" This is what type of question?

leading

As a general rule, your interview questions should be

leading questions secondary questions neutral & open ended

When using digital slides as your presentation media, you should

make sure the fonts are large enough for everyone to read easily

One advantage of the ____ delivery method is the speaker can avoid making misstatements.

manuscript

Cultural stories transmit basic values and ways of behaving and best represent which type of appeal?

mythos

____, one type of appeal, typically relies on communicating cultural beliefs, values, and history.

mythos

How can you provide effective feedback to a speaker?

offer specific examples of areas for improvement identify what the speaker did well demonstrate that you listened carefully to the message

Sally wants to use the computer to research her speech topic. To do so, she will need to develop ____ to properly guide the search engines she will use.

particular key words

The general purpose of your speech typically corresponds with one of the most common types of speeches. These types of speeches include ____.

persuasive informative entertaining

The presentation outline is used for

practicing a speech

Which of the following outlines would be the last you would use when preparing a speech?

presentation outline

Common patterns of organizing a speech include

problem-soluiton spatial chronological cause and effect

Sue is organizing a speech on energy use on her college campus. Her main points are: I. High use of energy in the dorms II. Wasteful energy by campus computers and other technological devices. III. Campaign to raise awareness of strategies for reducing energy consumption on campus. Sue's organizational structure is best described as ____

problem-solution

"How to Take a Two-Week Vacation on a Budget" is an example of an informative speech about

processes

You can use RWA to demonstrate how to do something special on the web, such as displaying articles found on websites that support your topic. RWA stands for ____?

real time web access

Public speaking in the time of the Greeks was called

rhetoric

Jason's informative speech on Italian restaurants in town has three main points. Look them over and select the type of organizational pattern that best fits this structure. I. Restaurants on the east side of town II. Restaurants in the downtown area III. Restaurants on the west side of town

spatial

Katie is organizing his speech on the lay out of the Las Vegas Strip. Her main points are: I. Southern parts of the strip II. Central parts of the strip III. Northern parts of the strip Katie's organizational structure is best described as ____

spatial

the following will help make researching your topic a more productive experience

starting early keeping accurate records scheduling research time

The portion of the World Wide Web composed of specialty databases that are not accessible by traditional search engines is called ____.

the deep web

When deciding which presentation media to use in your speech, you should consider

the equipment available to you the make up of your audience the size and physical layout of the space

Blake was asked to speak at his local Kiwanis club meeting. In this case, his best source of audience information would likely be

the person who invited him to speak.

A person's standpoint can best be described as

their beliefs

The "spotlight effect" refers to ____.

thinking the audience is observing you more carefully than they really are

____ are a words, phrases, or sentences used throughout a speech to mark locations in the organization and clearly link the parts of a speech together.

transition

T/F: A question of policy asks what course of action should be taken or how a problem should be solved.

true

T/F: A speech of tribute is likely to follow the narrative organizational pattern.

true

T/F: According to your textbook, when presenting an informative speech it is important to avoid expressing your personal views on a topic.

true

T/F: In the conclusion of your speech it is important to reinforce the purpose of your speech.

true

T/F: Informative speakers can make a speech topic come alive by connecting the topic to the audience in meaningful ways.

true

T/F: Monroe's Motivated Sequence structure has five main steps.

true

T/F: Questions of value ask for qualitative judgments about something's significance.

true

T/F: There is no direct link between objects and words.

true

T/F:Argument forms the foundation of persuasion.

true

T/F:Dialect is the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation used by a group of people.

true

T/F:In an outline, subordinate points are those that are under the main points, and provide evidence and information that support your main ideas.

true

T/F:One way speakers can involve the audience is asking for volunteers to do something.

true

emographic information about an audience can best be obtained through

using a questionnaire consulting people familiar with that audience personal observation

In the ____ step of the motivated sequence, the speaker presents information that shows the benefits of her proposed solution.

visualization

When Carlos was preparing his speech, he carefully saw himself completing each step in a positive, detailed, systematic way. This approach is called

visualization

If you have a positive attitude toward public speaking, you ____.

welcome the chance to entertain others view public speaking as an opportunity look forward to sharing information

The meanings of words are arbitrary. This means that

word meanings are not important.