COM 201 Final UNA
The main points of a speech entitles "How to make a Green dessert known as baklava," would most like;y be arranged according to Spatial Sequence
False
If an individual you are interviewing gets off topic under discussion, you should
gently bring the person back on track
A speech of definition is what
glockenspiel
What is an example of a search engine
If a speaker wanted to use a tiny, wallet-sized picture in a speech, the best advice would be to
have the visual enlarged or scanned into a powerpoint program
A cross section of an object refers to
part of an object
Advertisers using emotions such as, fear, disgust, and hope to trigger reactions in the audience is using
pathos emotional needs
With regard to offensive terms
the speaker should refrain from language that offends the audience
A verbal filler is
the utterance of a word such as "um"
The following thesis statement indicates that the body of the speech will contain _______________ numerals. "Abraham Lincoln's speeches appealed to the emotions of listeners, conveyed a strong sense of leadership, and were suited to the complicated political setting of the times."
three
A sequence where the main points are divided into sub-points is
topical
Issues where research clusters around natural headings are organized according to ______ sequence pattern
topical
A farewell speech would be presented on the occasion of a change in status or position
true
A speaker should analyze the speaking situation when making decisions of appearance
true
All major heading of the body of speech carry out the thesis statement
true
Positive self-talk is a strategy that can help anxious speakers unlearn old patterns and reeducate themselves into thinking more constructively.
true
Slide projectors are rarely used because we now can use powerpoint instead
true
Speakers should adjust volume levels to meet the needs of certain settings
true
Speaking rate has effect on the interpretation of a speech
true
The most likely special occasion speech presented at the beginning of a Democratic or Republican convention would be a keynote address
true
The spatial sequence, or pattern, arranges points in a speech based on their proximity to each other
true
Dr. Warren's illustration followed all of the guidelines for using humor when reporting on the state of the campus automation project
true humor should be relative to your point the anecdote should be in good taste the anecdote should be at least slightly amusing
One practice to avoid when developing your speaking notes is to
use as many note cards as possible
One thing you should NOT do when using statistics is to
use as many of them as possible
When you conduct research for a descriptive speech on a scientific topic, you should not
use house and garden magazines
"Awfulizing refers to an unreasonable dread of the future.
True
Communication Apprehension describes a speaker's anxiety about speaking to another person or group.
True
Roman numerals indicate main points in an outline
True
In understanding the speaking patterns of each gender, the text advises us to
be more accepting of our unique perspectives
When working with an object, what is recommended
be sure the audience can see the object
The specific purpose--"Nuclear power plants, pro or con?"-- is poor because it
does not include the general purpose and is not phrased as a declarative statement
Which of the following is NOT true about being conrete a) is to employ euphemisms b) is to use connotation rather denotation c) is to use flowery language d) all of the above e) none of the above
e) none of the above
An audience member whispering during the speech, is an example of
external noise
A eulogy is a type of testimonial speech
false
A speech that acquaints the audience with a speaker or lecturer is a welcome speech
false
According to the text, an after-dinner speech would contain a series of unconnected jokes and stories
false
If you know your speech, it's not necessary to practice with your speaker's notes
false
In an extemporaneous delivery, speaking notes should be written word-for-word
false
The internet is carefully controlled and regulated
false
When conducting an interview, you should think of questions spontaneously and avoid preparing them in advance
false
What length of time is suitable for an informative speech
5-8 minutes
Which of the following is NOT true about preparing for an interview? a) you should do research b) you should call or email the interviewee c) use a topic that the interviewee does not know so the interview is fresh d) double-check the interviewee's credentials
C
Informative speeches should incorporate
Emotional elements statistics, illustrations, testimony visual materials
Having a couple drinks the night before the day of the speech can relax the speaker.
False
It is important to make speaking notes as detailed as possible, in case you forget something as you speak
False
Speech anxiety is rare in public speakers.
False
What does NOT describe a good introduction
It should be one or two sentences in length
When a speaker arranges words or phrases in order of importance to emphasize an opening or closing statement, he/she is using
amplification
An "abstract" refers to
a brief summary
"Let us work together to end bigotry, racism, and prejudice. Let us remember that equality is a spirit that we must practice, and a principle that we must pass on to our children" is an example of
a challenge
If you wanted to show the increase in the federal budget deficit over a twenty year period, the effective visual aid would be
a line graph
If you wanted to show the upward or downward trends in how Americans spent their Entertainment Dollars over a period of time, you would present the information on,
a line graph
"I've been reflecting on what the past eight years have meant, and mean. And the image that comes to mind like a refrain is a nautical one...It has been quite a journey this decade, and we held together through some stormy seas." These lines from the 1988 Farewell Address of Ronald Reagan are an example of
a metaphor
"To convince the audience to register to vote as soon as they turn legal voting age" is
a specific purpose
One of the best conclusions to use for a speech on complicated subject matter is
a summary
Brainstorming is
a technique to generate numerous subjects
A speaker who concludes by asking listeners for a certain response is using
an appeal
Characteristics of a good introduction
an attention getter a tie to the audience a credibility statement a clearly defined these statement
In a speech to the House select Committee on energy Independence, the following was said: "The United States has 5 percent of the world's population but uses nearly 25 percent of the world's oil. Americans use 10,000 gallons of oil—enough to fill a backyard swimming pool—every second of every day." In this statement to congress, Shell Oil Company President John Hofmeister used what type of supporting material to relate his point?
an example
"What do george Washington and Cleopatra have in common? Well they are just two of the many different people who have braided their hair over the centuries." The technique used in this introduction is
an open ended question
The text advises speakers to construct speaking notes that include
brief words or phrases
Characteristics of a visual aid
can provide support for ideas can include illustrations can include cartoons
A sequence that shows an event and the result because of that event is
cause-effect
A speech about greenhouse gasses and the resulting global warming would be most likely to use
cause-effect
A sequence that puts events in order based on a timeline is
chronological
The main points of a speech entitled, "How to make a greek Baklava", would move likely be arranged according to _______ sequence
chronological
Using a rhetorical question coupled with a quote or a statistic with a startling statement would be
combining strategies
If you need to be precise with statistics, it is recommended that you
construct a visual aid for the data
Circulating materials during a speech
creates a disruption or external noise
The trust an audience places in a speaker that what is being said is accurate is known as
credibility
Which of the following statements is not true about grammatical errors a) Men tend to be less concerned with them b) they can disturb listeners c) they can rise questions about the speaker's credibility d) It is acceptable to use such errors because they indicate your personal style
d) it is acceptable to use such errors because they indicate your personal style
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the use of humor in the conclusion a) it is okay to use an "off-color" joke because that audience now knows you b) it is safer to use a joke you heard the previous night on television c) it should never be used in the conclusion, only in the introduction d) none of the above
d) none of the above
A speech that explains how something works or happens is a
demonstration
What are the four types of informative speech
description demonstration definition reports
An informative speech about the life of actor Paul Newman would be a
descriptive speech
A commercial about a specific brand of toothpaste that says 4/5 dentist uses it, would be an example of using
ethos credibility/ethics
When using comparisons, you must be careful to compare
examples which have similar principles or characteristics
A fictitious situation that has a realistic application is known as a/an
hypothetical example
When a speaker is given a topic and their response is impromptu, such as in a meeting, this is a/an
impromptu delivery
A business report which is projects growth of a company for the year 2012 would what type of speech
informative
A speaker experiencing anxiety or stage fright, would be an example of
internal noise
When selecting a topic, you should choose an issue that
is appropriate to as many listeners as possible
One of the best resources to consult for speech topics
is your knowledge and experience
Advertisements that use citation of statistics, facts, data, charts, and graphs, would be an example of using
logos logic/persuasion
Two effective ways to begin an introduction is to
make a personal referent give the audience a compliment
Which delivery type refers to reading precise wording of a speech
manuscript ex) presidential speech
Which delivery style is not recommended for a speaker to use
memorized
A speech which changes beliefs is
persuasive
A speaker who decides to use secondary evidence as research for a speech on earthquakes would
read an article written buy a reporter who interviews an earthquake victims
If you wanted the audience to think carefully about a topic after your conclusion, you would end with a
rhetorical question
A poll is a
sampling of opinion on selected issues
With regards to the wording of a speech, words that can have different interpretations are examples of
semantic noise
A good conclusion
should summarize or review the information you have discussed in your speech
A sequence where main points are based of proximity to each other is
spatial
When preparing a speech about the placement of different vegetable when planning a garden, the appropriate sequence/pattern would be
spatial
The textbook advises that a speaker who has an accent that is different from listeners should
speak slowly and distinctly
One way to accurately describe a BAR graph
the graph should compare or contrast categories
If you wanted to illustrate what portion of one part of a whole is, which graph is best visual aid for this
the pie graph