Speech set 4

Most people retain what percentage of what they hear immediately after listening?

50 percent

The Athenians demonstrated their oratorical talent in a public space called a(n)

Agora

The language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and material objects that are passed from one generation to the next are termed __________.

Culture

A form of communication between two people is called

Dyadic Communication

The study of moral conduct, or how people should act toward one another, is termed

Ethics

According to Milton Rokeach, terminal values are socially desirable behavioral characteristics.

False

Being audience-centered means abandoning your own convictions and catering to your audience's whims

False

Forming a specific purpose for a speech occurs after you formulate your thesis statement.

False

Speaking outlines generally contain points stated in complete sentences.

False

An example of a terminal value or characteristic is

Happiness

To minimize __________ listening distractions, consciously focus on listening, avoid daydreaming, monitor yourself for lapses in attention, and plan on being well rested.

Internal

The general purpose of a(n) ____________ speech is to effect some degree of change in the audience's attitudes, beliefs, or specific behaviors.

Persuasive

Which of the following is the most formal type of communication?

Public Speaking

The first step in the speech making process is ________, and the last step is _________.

Selecting a topic; practicing delivery of the speech

In an outline, ________ points comprise the substance of the main points ad are identified by their placement below d to the right of the points they support.

Supporting material

Which of the following should NOT be included in a spoken citation

The page number of the source

Context includes anything that influences the speaker, the audience, or the occasion.

True

The Greek word ethos means "character."

True

The cultural patterns of behavior identified by Hofstede are called value dimensions

True

Unlike dyadic communication, public speaking usually occurs in formal settings.

True