COM-100 Exam 2

The ideal number of main points in an informative speech is

3-5

1. Which of the following is not a concern of audience analysis?

all are concerns of audience analysis (the reason the audience is present, audience characteristics, audience values)

1. All of the following should be included in a conclusion EXCEPT:

an apology for any uncovered points

1. A(An) __________ is a comparison, used to compare or contrast an unusual concept with a known one.

analogy

which of the following is a rule for public speaking

analyze your audience

A(An) __________ is a brief story with a point, often based on personal experience.

anecdote

Which of the following best describes relational maintenance?

any process that keeps a relationship from terminating, keeps a relationship at its current level of intimacy or satisfaction, or repairs a damaged relationship

According to Gibbs _______ breeds defensiveness ("you better let me decide on this"), whereas treating others with equality ("how can we work on this together?") facilitates open engagement.

attitude of superiority

Which of the following contains all of the leadership styles?

authoritative, democratic, laissez-faire

Katya started her speech off with saying "According to Mother Theresa, we cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love." In what way was Katya capturing her audience's attention?

by using a quotation

which of the following best describes credibility

competence, character, dynamism/charisma, sociability, composure

During which stage does secondary tension arise in small groups?

conflict

1. All of the following should be done when creating a persuasive message EXCEPT

create multiple solutions

Which of the following is not one of the Gibb supportive and defensive climates?

direct communication

which of the following best describes solid evidence

enough evidence to support your claim and credibility

During the introduction of Bob's speech on 'how to have an awesome spring break' he tells his audience that he has gone out of town for every spring break since his junior year in high school. This is an example of what?

establishing credibility

Which of the following is not one of the guidelines for visual aids?

excessive information

1. T or F Analogies are brief stories with a particular point.

false

1. T or F Not all purpose statements should be specific.

false

1. T or F The location of your speech is an irrelevant factor to the occasion of the speech.

false

1. T or F When you have given a speech on a topic, which required more research than you, had time to do, you should indicate that in your conclusion by saying, "Unfortunately I wasn't able to spend the necessary time researching."

false

1. T or F You should use information from personal observation, interviewing, and surveys in all of your speeches.

false

True or False Conflict approach is an individual's common or typical approach to engaging conflict.

false

True or False Conflict is used to help maintain relationships.

false

Uses and Gratification Theory is best described by which of following:

focuses on what people do with the media they consume and what effects messages have on individuals

"After listening to my speech the audience will be able to explain the problems with punch card ballots." This purpose statement is

good because it tells what the audience will be able to do

the organization of a speech does all of the following except

guarantee audience understanding

speeches are easy to listen to when they

have a limited amount of information, that helps increase the audience understanding of the unfamiliar

During a recent administrative meeting Jose said, "What if we considered looking at reducing benefits instead of cutting salary?"

initiator-contributor

1. All of the following are rules for effectively using a visual aid EXCEPT:

make visual aids complex and involved

1. Which of the following is the reason for small groups consisting of 3-15 people?

maximizes ideas/productivity within the group

When only a few members of a group make a decision, it is considered which type of decision-making method?

minority control

When acting in a small group context, Sara asks for input from others, what role is Sara filling?

opinion-seeker

which of the following is not one of the 4 functions of a conclusion

provide original material

Member roles that are focused on interaction with other group members that influence communication and group cohesion are what type of small group roles?

relational

What is the difference between rules and norms?

rules are explicitly stated, they are meant to be obeyed where as norms are implied through cultural interactions

Which of the following is not one of the problem solving steps in small groups?

seek feelings and opinions from members

Which of the following is not one of the roles group members fill in small groups?

self-fulfilling

1. All of the following are ways to capture your audience's attention in the attention step EXCEPT:

state the thesis

All of the following are examples of unethical behavior in persuasion EXCEPT

stating your personal opinion

during the conclusion speakers do which of the following

summarize key ideas

Framing Theory is best described by which of the following:

the mass media tellsthe story of a particular event, the way in which the story is told provides a framework for how the event should be interpreted

why would a speaker choose to use manuscript speaking

they are giving a speech with little time for preparation

1. All of the following are functions of a transition EXCEPT:

they tell how the conclusion relates to the body of the speech

1. All of the following are functions of supporting material EXCEPT:

to disprove

One of the reasons couples engage in relational maintenance is...?

to keep the relationship operating at a specific level

1. T or F A good definition is simple and concise.

true

1. T or F A speech to inform has the primary function of expanding audience knowledge on a topic.

true

1. T or F Google is a recommend website by many people as a first step in your hunt on the Internet.

true

True or False Forgiveness is a process of restoration and redemption and does not necessarily entail reconciliation.

true