speech midterm
Liam is doing research for his speech on the Gulf War. Which of the following does he not need to cite?
A picture of himself at a war reenactment
The channel is the means through which the message travels. Which of the following is a channel?
Air, radio, and cell phone
Which of the following is a professional benefit of learning public speaking?
All of the above are professional benefits of learning public speaking
There are several ways to overcome stage fright. All of these are good EXCEPT,
Expect to be perfect
Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?
There are two major types of leadership.
All but which of the following were given as tips to be a more ethical listener?
Try to determine the speaker's point of view during his / her introduction.
As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when
all of the above
Informative speakers are
all of the above
Making a topic relevant to an audience involves
all of the above
Francis uses a couple different examples during his speech. He includes people of different cultures and both sexes in those examples. Francis is using _____________ in his speech.
diversity
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear. I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal. II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones. III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve. These main points are arranged in __________ order.
spatial
Public Speaking and Conversations are similar in several ways. Which of the following are similarities?
-the speaker tells stories for maximum impact with the audience -the speaker organizes their thoughts -the speaker offers messages that are designed for the audience
What is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?
It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.
Sam is listening to Gustavo's speech on why to become a vegetarian. Sam has heard this speech topic before, and she assumes she knows what Gustavo is going to say. Because of this, she chooses to text during his speech instead of pay attention. This is an example of which barrier to effective listening?
anticipation
Margot is at a concert for her favorite band, listening to her favorite song. This is an example of ________________.
appreciative listening
Jen is listening to Charlotte's speech on global warming. Jen does not believe global warming is a problem, and she refuses to listen to what Charlotte has to say. Which element of active listening does Jen need to work on?
attitude
The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong is termed
ethics
In an outline, the conclusion should be
labeled as a separate part of the speech
When writing your speech, it is important to use _____________ language.
we
Subpoints in a preparation outline should be
written in full sentences
Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker
all of the above
The aims of an informative speech include
all of the above
The preview statement/central idea
all of the above
To avoid plagiarism when using information from an Internet document in your speech , you should keep a record of
all of the above
When selecting your speech topic which of the following do you consider
all of the above
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for a speech topic?
all of the above
Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points?
all of the above
Which of the following is a guideline for effective informative speaking?
all of the above
Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline?
all of the above
Which of the following would you expect to find in a well-constructed speech introduction?
all of the above
The specific purpose statement in a preparation outline should be written
before the text of the outline itself
The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech.
body
Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points. I. Caused by the bite of infected mosquitoes, West Nile virus has spread throughout the United States. II. The effects of West Nile virus include flu-like symptoms, convulsions, swelling of the brain, and, in some cases, death.
causal
Brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble
choosing a speech topic
When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually
complete the introduction after the body of the speech
Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches.
concepts
A speaking outline or note card
contains delivery cues for the speaker
Perception of speaker's competence & character is called
credibility
Organized, logical thinking in order to evaluate messages to accept or reject is?
critical thinking
Using a faster rate of speech to create excitement or a slower rate of speech to convey seriousness is an example of which technique for encouraging effective listening?
cue your listeners
When listening to someone, it is important to quickly
determine the speaker's main ideas
The belief that one's culture or group is superior to all other groups or cultures is known as:
ethnocentrism
"To inform my audience about the history of Halloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
event
What is the most important early step in the process of developing a successful speech?
formulating the specific purpose
When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of
gaining the attention of the audience
Which of the following is an example of an abstract word?
happy
The main reason to keep a speaking outline brief is to
help the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience
When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in
in chronological order
A speaker gives a mostly original speech, but fails to clearly cite one quotation and one picture used in a visual aid. This is an example of
incremental plagiarism
Callie is giving a speech on backpacking through Europe. Anton notices that Callie is stumbling over some of her words, and takes this as a sign she is not a credible speaker. He disregards her entire speech and misses out on some very useful information. This is an example of which barrier to effective listening?
judging
The main points in a preparation outline are
located farthest to the left
To encourage audience members to listen to his speech on saving for retirement, Colin explained to his audience he could teach them how to become millionaires. Which technique for encouraging effective listening was he using?
make your listeners care
"To inform my audience about the major parts of a motion-picture camera" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
object
When you take information, put it in your own words, and then cite the sources of that information during your speech, you are using
paraphrasing
A speaker takes a variety of information puts it in his own words. He does not cite his sources in his speech. This is an example of
patchwork plagiarism
Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing __________ speeches.
persuasive
A ____________ outline should focus on the material of the speech. This includes refining your thesis and specific purpose statement, and ensuring all your main points are well-supported.
preparation
Here are the main points for a persuasive speech about the environmental hazards created by discarded computers. I. Discarded computers have become a major source of lead and radiation pollution in landfills. II. Solving this problem requires government regulation and personal action by consumers and businesses. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.
problem-solution
Cheyenne is a manager at her company. She listens to an employee, Enu, voice his opinion about a policy that he disagrees with. After listening to Enu, Cheyenne fixes the problem and her team becomes happier and more efficient. This is an example of the _______________ of listening.
professional benefits
Meredith's partner is upset because his parents are getting divorced. She listens as he explains that he is worried about how his younger sister will deal with the divorce. This is an example of __________.
relational/empathetic listening
When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in
spatial order
"To inform my audience about the history and rules of water polo" is an example of a
specific purpose
The __________ expresses precisely what you hope to accomplish with your speech.
specific purpose
The feeling of anxiety about having to speak in front of an audience is
stage fright
In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)
teacher
Which of the following is not true about effective speeches?
the longer they are, the better
A short, simple sentence that summarizes the speech, without naming the main points is a
thesis
There are several general purposes of speeches. If your speech is designed to convey knowledge you are speaking to:
to inform
Listening to what is said as it is said comes from which of the following strategies to enhance listening?
to keep an open mind
All of the following are general purposes for public speaking except
to motivate
The primary purpose of an informative speech is
to teach the audience about a subject
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci. I. As a painter, da Vinci produced the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces. II. As an inventor, da Vinci drew plans for a parachute and a flying machine. III. As an astronomer, da Vinci concluded that the earth revolves around the sun. These main points are arranged in __________ order.
topical