Exam 1

spatial

If you give a speech on traveling region to region, what order would you use

preview

a ____ statement identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of a speech

eye

a primary reason for keeping the speaking outline free of detail is to be able maintain ___ contact with the audience

rhetorical

a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud is called a ____ question

10 to 20%

how long should the introduction of your speech be in relation to the total speech time

in every speech

speakers are expected to behave ethically when

introduction, body, and conclusion

speeches normally have three parts: ____, _____, and ____

message

what is communicated by the speaker

immediately legible

one guideline for the speaking outline is that it be ____ when you deliver your speech

topic

one of the major objectives of the introduction is to reveal the

state the importance of

one way to gain your audience's interest is to _____ your topic

summarize

one way to reinforce the central idea in the conclusion of a speech is to ____ main points

brief

the BEST advice for gaining attention with a quotation is that the quotation should be _____

preparation

the ____ outline in constructed during the process of speech construction

critical thinking

the ____ skills practiced in public speaking class can be applied to all disciplines and occasions and can help you listen more effectively in other classes

goodwill

the audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind is called _____

general

to inform or to persuade would be examples of what purpose of a speech

the specific purpose

a single infinitive phrase expressing the aspect of the topic to be covered in a speech is called

a real audience because each member of the audience is a person with real ideas, attitudes, and feelings

A classroom audience should be considered what

casual

A speech about the causes and effects of earthquakes would most likely be organized in _____ order

personal experience

An Army veteran decides to give an informative speech about Iraq, based on his time there. He is choosing a topic based on_____

feedback

Bronson sends a text message to his friend in China. His friend responds immediately with "great to hear from u!" In the context of the communication process, this response is called

is a fragment, contains no statement of general purpose, is too general

Ian submitted his persuasive specific purpose as "the reasons for global warming". His teacher suggested that he write it again because it

a bibliography

If you use any sources of information in your speech, you should attach _____ to your outline

ask "how many of you have ever owned a pet?"

If you were giving a speech on pet safety, which of the following would be an effective e way to begin your speech

especially if the topic has religious overtones, because audiences are often religiously divers

In general, a good speaker will consider an audience's religious affiliations during speech preparation

because audiences are often religiously diverse, especially if the topics has religious overtones

In general, a good speaker will consider an audience's religious afflictions during speech preparation

formal

In general, the larger your audience is the more _____ your presentation must be

the title of the Internet document, the author or organizational sponsorship of the Internet document, the date the Internet document was last updated

In order to avoid plagiarism when using an Internet source to research your speech, you should record which of the following in your research notes

false

T/F Although it is tempting to do so, delivery cues should NOT be marked in the speaking outline because they tend to distract the speaker in following the main points

False

T/F Considering race, ethnicity, and cultural background while preparing your speech is not as important as it used to be because we have become a global society

True

T/F One guideline for the preparation outline is to include the central idea

False

T/F public speaking is no longer needed in this age of internet communication

the topic, purpose, and audience

The 3 things that determine the most effective order for the main points of a speech are

persuasive

The problem-solution pattern of organization for ordering main points is primarily used for _____ speeches

connectives

Transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts are also called

the conclusion should refer to earlier elements of the speech for unity, the conclusion should leave a lasting impression in the mind of the listener

What are some principles that underlie a good conclusion

dissolve ending

a conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement is the

delivery cues

a speaking outline should include

make a direct appeal to your audience for action

an appropriate technique for the conclusion of persuasive speeches is to

competent

an audience will be most likely to accept a speaker's message if they perceive the speaker as ______

a question

an effective central idea is NOT in what form

declarative

an effective central idea is stated as a _______ sentence

to concentrate on gaining control of ideas

an effective method to use when rehearsing an extemporaneous speech is

an audience's willingness to listen to or accept a speaker's ideas

an uncomfortable physical setting for a speech can impair what

knowledge of the topic, interest in the topic, attitude toward the topic

analyzing your audience's disposition toward your speech topic means considering in detail their _____

they otherwise rights make some audience members feel excluded, in order to avoid the risk of stereotyping members of the GLBT communities

astute public speakers should be aware of language choices with regard to sexual orientation because

ethnocentrism

believing a certain cultural tradition is wrong

patchwork plagiarism

constructing the speech out of language from two or three sources, without crediting the sources or including much original language, is called

it combines careful preparation with conversational style

experts in public speaking recommend that novice speakers use the extemporaneous form of delivery for their speeches because

providing an introduction, body, and conclusion; focusing the topic, developing

developing a speech involves which of the following steps

before and during the speech

effectively adapting your speech to your audience normally occurs when

quotation

ending with a ___ is an option for reinforcing the central idea in the conclusion of the speech

dramatic

ending with a ____ statement is one option for the second part of the conclusion

public speaking is a form of power and it can be abused

ethical decisions are important part of public speaking because

person who receives a communicated message, audience for a speech, the person who answers a telephone

examples of listeners

goodwill

if you were attempting to persuade the audience to purchase a product, you night want to establish _____ in the introduction of the speech

public speakers stand more upright, public speaking requires speakers to polish their language, public speaking requires detailed planning and timing, public speakers more formal language then everyday conversation

how is public speaking is different from everyday conversation

relevant to your speech topic

if you begin your speech by startling your audience, you should be certain that what you do is

you should verbally acknowledge all sources whether you quote or paraphrase them

if you use the views or ideas of others, you should

share your desire for the audience to have good health, share your experience with exercise

if you were giving a speech on exercise, what would be good ways to establish credibility and goodwill in your introduction

explain how the speech will directly affect the audience, give facts relating to the urgency of the topic

if you were giving a speech on social security, what would be appropriate ways to begin

preparation

in order to be able to use the speaking outline effectively as a guide while talking, it should use the same system of indentation that was used in the _____ outline

should display enthusiasm, is the initiator of the message, should have personal credibility

in the process of communication, a speaker

dishonesty that is unethical

manipulating statistics in making a speech is a subtle form of what

brainstorming

personal inventory, clustering, and Internet searches for speech topics are methods of

otherwise you will not be able to time your speech accurately, it can provide the opportunity for audience feedback

practicing the extemporaneous speech out loud is necessary because

honesty

presenting someone else's words or ideas as your own is a violation of the ethical value of

the risk of alienating their audiences

public speakers who do not consider cultural differences before speaking run what risk

tightening and relaxing leg muscles, squeezing and releasing hands, preparing thoroughly

recommended ways of dealing with nerves in your first classroom speech includes

introduction

referring to the ___ is an effective way to create closure in the conclusion of a speech

the audience

relating your topic to ____ is an effective way to get the audience's attention

the audience believes the speaker is more competence, the audience better understands the speech, the speaker has more confidence

research indicates that strategic organization helps speeches be more effective. What are positive effects of strategic organization?

preview

the part of a speech that may identify main points, give background information, or define an important term is the

visual framework

the pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas is called

harmful to society, generally unethical, protected as free speech under the Bill of Rights

the practice of name-calling in public speaking is

bibliography

the preparation outline is typically accompanied by a ____ that might list newspapers, websites, and interviews

specific

the preparation outline should include the ____ purpose as a way to help you evaluate how successfully the speech has been put together

researching all sides of an issue, making sure that the facts are stated accurately, acknowledging opposing viewpoints

thoroughly researching a topic means

credibility

what is the audience's perception that the speaker is qualified to speak on the topic

end with a quote, make a dramatic statement, recite a quotation

what are effective ways to end a speech

state the specific purpose of your speech, identify the central idea, label the introduction, body, and conclusion

what are guidelines for preparing the preparation outline

include cues for how to deliver the speech, follow the visual framework of the preparation outline, be certain to make the speaking outline legible

what are some guidelines for preparing the speaking outline

state subpoints as full sentences, state main points as full sentences

what are some guidelines for the preparation outline

encapsulate the thrust of your speech, be brief, attract the attention of your audience

what are some guidelines to follow for a title if you use one for your speech

end strongly, don't be long-winded, keep an eye out for concluding materials as you prepare

what are some tips for preparing the conclusion of a speech

delivery cues

what are the directions included in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how to give key parts of the speech

it is an effective way to begin a speech, it should be relevant to the speech topic

what are true statements about telling a story in a speech

crescendo ending

what describes a conclusion in which the speech builds to a peak of power and intensity

plan to deliver it impromptu

what is NOT one of the tips for preparing the introduction of a speech

A. Main point

what is NOT part of the most common system of outlining

getting the attention and interest of the audience

what is a major objective of the introduction

startle the audience

what is a way to arouse the interest if the audience quickly

make a dramatic statement

what is a way to reinforce the central idea in the conclusion of your speech

speaking with spontaneity, using brief notecards, knowing the subject very well

what is associated with effective extemporaneous speaking

a scale question

what is the best type of question John should use to discover how strongly his audience feels about their obligation to volunteer?

It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points

what is the most important reason for limiting main points

speaking outline

what is the term for the notes used in extemporaneous speeches to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of the speech

they serve as a blueprint for the speech, they are essential to an effective speech, they allow you to judge the flow of the speech

what is true about outlines

the question should be relevant to the speech topic, the question should be followed with a pause

what is true about starting a speech by asking a question

a conclusion that is 10% of the total speech time is acceptable

what is true about the length of the conclusion of a speech

they should be labeled (or put in parentheses) in both the preparation and speaking outline

what is true about transitions, internal summaries, and internal previews

the introduction

what part of the speech establishes rapport with the audience and boosts the speaker's confidence if done effectively

body, introduction, conclusion

what should be labeled in a preparation outline

obesity increases a person's chances of getting heart disease, a sedentary lifestyle can cause heart disease

what would be appropriate subpoints for the following main point?: Heart disease has many risk factors."

signpost

when you are giving a speech and say, "My first point is," what are you using

developing main points with examples and research

which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of the introduction

maintain audience interest

while developing your speech, you should frame your topic creatively because it will

demographic

while preparing a speech on gay rights, Raul found himself having to consider the audience characteristics of race, gender, age, religion, and ethnic and cultural background. These characteristics are referred to as _______ traits

will not waste the audience's time on a trivial matter, can be finished in the time allowed, is relevant to the audience being addressed

why should a speaker review the specific purpose to determine whether the speech

determine whether your speech goals are ethically sound

your first responsibility as a speaker is to

get to know your classmates by conversing with and observing them, distribute a questionnaire

In the classroom, what would be good ways to find out about audience characteristcs

body language, facial expressions, applause, total silence

In the communication process, which of the following are types of feedback in public speaking

the time the communication happens, the physical setting of a speech, the public speaking venue

In the process of communication, situation includes what

television, radio, internet, live voice

In the process of communication, which of these are examples of a channel

age, socioeconomic level

Ken decided to persuade his classmates to start a savings plan for their retirement. What are the most important demographic traits that Ken should consider when preparing his speech?

choose appropriate talking points and support material, create goodwill, choose appropriate language

When preparing speeches, speakers are advised to analyze group characteristics in order to ______

Internal preview

a speaker says, "Next, we will look at three important Civil War battles that took place in TN. These are Shiloh, Nashville, and Franklin." what is this?

topical

a speech about the 4 major factors to consider when choosing a cell phone would most likely be arranged in ____ order

internal summary

a statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points is called a(n)

transition

a word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving to another is called

anticipate how listeners might respond, temporarily adopt the knowledge level of their audience, understand the beliefs and attitudes of their audience

adapting to an audience before the speech means that speakers should

balance the amount of time devoted to main points

as you prepare your speech, you revise it so that the main points are more evenly divided. What recommendation are you following

judging the speaker's ideas permaturely

because Daniel was being forced to go and listen to a political philosophy he probably would NOT agree with, Daniel took his laptop with him and had his report written and submitted before the speaker was done. Daniel was MOST likely guilty of

showing support for the speaker by not slouching, in order to appear attentive; showing support for the speaker by having an attentive facial expression, taking seriously your responsibility as a listener

being an ethical listener includes

a way to generate mental vitality for a speech

experienced speakers are MOST LIKELY to view nervousness as

Egypt

the oldest known handbook on effective speech was written 4,500 years ago in

the ability to sense when someone does not understand what you are saying, the ability to communicate to different age groups, the ability to tell a great story

what are some conversations skills that will help students in public speaking class

using the exact words of others as your own, rephrasing the words of others without giving credit to the source

what are some examples of incremental plagariam

using wording from other sources as your own, presenting ideas from other sources as your own

what are some examples of plagiarism

asking for information about the audience, showing respect for all cultures, using audience-analysis questionaires

what are some helpful methods of speech preparation and presentation for avoiding the appearance of ethnocentrism

the speakers adapts to the goals of the audience, the speaker seeks ways to create a bond with listeners, the speaker finds ethical ways to gain a desired response from the audience

what are some things that are true of audience-centered speakers

the occasion, the audience, the speaker's qualifications

what are speech topics determined by

subjects that the speaker wants to know more about, topics the speaker already knows a lot about

what are the most effective speech topics generated from

global plagiarism

what are these examples of: speech material entirely off as your own work

you should consider what you think the audience needs to know or believe as a result of your speech, you need to take into account the audience background and demographics in any speech to the public, you ought to try to think of the most effective way of composing and presenting the speech to accomplish its purpose

what are true statements concerning the decisions you should make while developing your speeches

thorough preparation, visualize yourself giving a great speech, presenting other speeches when given the opportunity

what does the book recommend to help ou deal with nervousness in a public speaking situation

dress well for the speech

what is NOT a guideline for ethical speaking

telephone conversations

what is NOT considered to be public speaking

it is the part of the speech in which a speaker should try to establish rapport with the audience

what is NOT true about the conclusion of a speech

central speech idea

what is a concise statement of what you expect to say in a speech

she violated audience expectations about the purpose of the occasion

At the Academy Awards, an award recipient took her Oscar, briefly thanked those who helped her earn it, and then made one statement in support of a particular Presidential candidate. What was the biggest mistake she made?

was used to stop civil rights leaders, was used to keep women from voting, was used to suppress labor organizers

In U.S. history, restricting free speech

Rachel should have thought about her listeners' experiences

For her demonstration speech, Rachel showed her class how to make a sorority paddle. Although Rachel's speech was clear and thorough, it was met with glazed stares, How could Rachel have improved her speech

age

If Julie gives a safety-first speech that she has been giving for many years, other than gender, what is the most crucial demographic charateristics that Julie should consider when preparing her remarks

no, because she failed to attribute the sources of all her ideas and wording

If Sally used descriptive language but did not give credit to the source, but won the contest, was her speech ethical?

keeping main points separate

If a speaker uses "The center, or eye, of the hurricane can the eye wall are two important parts of the hurricane." as the first main point, what tip for writing main points did the speaker forget to use?

transition

If the statement, "We have discussed the causes of diabetes; now let us look at some of the effects of diabetes," were in the body of a speech, what kind of connective would it be?

time

If you decide to use a chronological order of main points in your speech, you are using an arrangement based on a _____ pattern

the art of public speaking derives from a tradition dating back thousands of years, public speaking principles have been confirmed by substantial research, scholars have produced substantial body of research about the topic

what is true about the value of studying public speaking in a college course

central idea

what reveals more about the speech content than the specific purpose, sharpens the focus of the specific purpose, sometimes becomes apparent after you have done your speech

careful selection, strategical arrangement, precise phrasing

what should be considered when developing main points

let me end by saying, in conclusion

what would be appropriate and effective way to say in the conclusion of a speech

parallel

when a set of main points follows a consistent pattern of wording throughout, it can be described as

global plagiarism

If you use a "speaker's bank" of speech manuscripts at the Red Cross website. If you choose a speech from the bank, and then present the speech as your own, what are you guilty of

supporting materials

by themselves, main points are only assertions. What is needed to verify and substantiate main points?

hot temperature in the venue, traffic noise outside the venue, listener illness, listener anxiety

what are some sources of inference with a message

it should be used in conjunction with a demographic analysis, it considers the size of the audience, it considers the audience's interest in a topic, it considers the physical setting

what are some things that are true about a situational audience analysis

to create questions that elicit exactly the information that you need

what is the most important thing to remember when creating a survey for your speech audience

agocentrism

what is the tendency of people to be concerned above all their own values, beliefs, and well-being is called

a good speaker will be attuned to the differences between the sexes, a good speaker will be attuned to the similarities between the sexes

what is true about recognizing gender issues during the audience analysis

it establishes rapport between the speaker and the audience, it is a very important part of the speech, it can boost the speaker's confidence

what is true about the introduction of a speech