MBU Speech Final Exam

What is mentioned in your textbook as a responsibility of every member in a small group?

commit to the goals of the group, fulfill individual assignments, and avoid interpersonal conflicts

The ___ meaning is variable, figurative, and subjective

connotative

The ____ meaning of a word is its literal or dictionary meaning

denotative

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ___ in the introduction of your speech.

develop good will toward the audience

What is recommended by your textbook as the best method for generating emotional appeal in a persuasive speech?

develop vivid and memorable examples

What is a factor to consider in situational audience analysis

attitude toward topic

The following main points are arranged in ___ order. I. Maranatha was founded in 1968 II. It saw good growth in the '80's. III. the Lord is still moving in the school.

chronological

A ___ is a trite or overused expression

cliche

A[n] ___ is a summary of a magazine or journal article written by someone other than the original author.

abstract

What is the hormone that is released when you are nervous?

adrenaline

When approaching the lecturn and beginning your speech, you should

establish eye contact with the audience before you start to speak

According to this chapter, believing that one's culture is far superior to all other cultures is known as

ethnocentrism

(true/false) As your textbook explains, the ethical obligation of a a speaker to avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language is essentially a matter of political correctness.

false

(true/false) Because men and women in the United States share a much broader range of experiences than they once did, gender is no longer a significant factor in demographic audience analysis.

false

(true/false) Consensus is easy to achieve

false

(true/false) Egocentrism is the belief that one's culture is superior to all others.

false

(true/false) Figurative language enhances the clarity of a central idea/preview statement.

false

(true/false) In order for an interview to be effective, it is important not to let the discussion stray from your prepared questions.

false

(true/false) Once you know the main points of your speech, you should then formulate your specific purpose.

false

(true/false) One function of the conclusion is to establish the speaker's credibility.

false

(true/false) One of the 4 best speech patterns to use, when arguing questions of policy, is chronological order.

false

(true/false) One strength of visual aids is that they explain themselves.

false

(true/false) Questions of value argue for or against particular courses of action.

false

(true/false) Taking someone's entire speech and passing it off as your own is a form of unethical behavior known as patchwork plagiarism.

false

(true/false) The Specific Purpose Statement is determined after the bulk of the research is done.

false

(true/false) The best way to define the group problem is to phrase the question to allow for a yes-no response.

false

(true/false) The concept of frame of reference teaches that the meaning of a message is consistently the same to a listener as to a speaker.

false

(true/false) The following is an example of a well-worded central idea/preview statement for a speech to inform: "For the next few minutes, we will look at the history of the Lego Corporation. We will discuss the origins of the Legos, the rising popularity of Legos, and the Innovative ideas that shape the Lego Corporation today."

false

(true/false) The following is an example of a well-worded central idea/preview statement for a speech to inform: "To tell my audience about why they should support Jackson Smith for mayor."

false

(true/false) The specific purpose statement reveals more about the content of the speech than does the central Idea/preview statement.

false

(true/false) When speaking, you should look for topics people do not know much about because your audience is interested in fresh topics.

false

(true/false) When you listen to the campaign speech of a political candidate for the purpose of accepting or rejecting the speaker's message, you are engaged in empathetic listening.

false

(true/false) While conscientious preparation of one's speech is a sign of good character in a speaker, it is not a matter of ethics.

false

(true/false) Within the realm of persuasive speaking, if something is legal, it is also ethical.

false

(true/false) You are most likely to be successful in your classroom speeches if you think of the classroom speech arena as an academic rather than real life experience.

false

(true/false) a preliminary bibliography is a list of the books you will use in your speech presentation.

false

What lets you know if your message is being understood by the listener?

feedback

What type of question is the following: "Do you know what the 3rd amendment states?" Answer: Yes, No, or Not sure.

fixed-alternative question

a listener's______affects his or her understanding of your topic before you begin speaking and thus affects the understanding of your speech.

frame of reference

What does your textbook advise regarding the use of gestures in a speech?

gestures should appear natural and spontaneous, and gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion

What is recommended by your textbook as a way to avoid plagiarism?

get an early start on researching and preparing your speech

The three kinds of plagiarism your textbook discussed are

global, patchwork, and incremental

____ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns.

graphs

___ are used to show an object, usually built to scale, that represents another object in detail.

models

What does your textbook say about speech dialects?

most languages have dialects, dialects are usually based on regional or ethnic speech patterns, and no dialect is inherently better or worse than any other dialect

___ are best presented to audience members as part of a Powerpoint.

photographs

Persuasive speeches on questions of fact are usually organized

topically

I was too tired to do anything but . . . . home

trudge

(true/false) A dissolve ending is a conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step-by-step to a dramatic final statement.

true

(true/false) Audience members listening to a speech also have ethical responsibilities.

true

(true/false) Before an interview begins, it is appropriate to ask if use of a recorder is permissible.

true

(true/false) Each member of a small group should be prepared to assume leadership if necessary.

true

(true/false) Experts recommend using no more than two fonts per slide.

true

(true/false) In many aspects of public speaking you will employ the skills of critical thinking.

true

(true/false) Incremental plagiarism occurs when a speaker uses quotations or paraphrases without citing the sources of the statements.

true

(true/false) It is important to begin the researching process early.

true

(true/false) It is important when reading long passages or quotations to increase one's energy and enthusiasm

true

(true/false) It is inappropriate for a speaker to present other people's ideas as his or her own.

true

(true/false) No matter what the occasion, listeners will have fairly definite expectations about the kinds of speeches appropriate for the occasion.

true

(true/false) One of the defining traits of a small group is that its members assemble for a specific purpose.

true

(true/false) People need effective listening skills in all occupations.

true

(true/false) Public Speaking is more highly structured than conversation.

true

(true/false) Public Speaking usually requires more formal language than everyday conversation.

true

(true/false) Recognizing that some of your listeners may have racial, ethnic, or cultural orientations that bear upon your topic is part of demographic audience analysis.

true

(true/false) Research indicates that listeners are more likely to be persuaded by evidence that is new to them.

true

(true/false) Speech making becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases.

true

(true/false) The central idea/preview statement should encapsulate or sum up the main points to be developed in the body of the speech.

true

(true/false) The following is an effective central idea/preview statement for a speech to persuade: "I'd like to share with you today that you should vote a $10 increase in student fees to pay for a new athletic facility because the facility is necessary, worthwhile, and practical."

true

(true/false) The introduction should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of the speech.

true

(true/false) The nonverbal messages that listeners send to speakers are called feedback.

true

(true/false) The size of the audience is one of the factors to be considered in situational audience analysis

true

(true/false) The value of "recency" for an article is not just that it has been recently published, but that its information is up to date.

true

(true/false) You should display your visual only when you are using it.

true

(true/false) Your first responsibility as a speaker is to ask whether your goals are ethically sound.

true

(true/false) According to your textbook, the three major goals of public speaking are to inform, to persuade, and to educate.

false

The average adult spends about ___________ percent of his or her waking hours in conversation.

30%

Speech of presentation

Answer the "why?" Sometimes, praise the losers and explain the award

Properly order the steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

Attention, Need, Satisfaction, Visualization, and Action

Speech of introduction

Be brief, Save the name for last. Build anticipation

Speech of acceptance

Be humble, be brief. thank the giver and those who have helped you

Order the steps of the reflective-thinking method

Define the problem, analyze the problem, establish criteria for solutions, generate potential solutions, and select the best solution

(True/False) Listeners usually realize how nervous a speaker is internally.

False

(true/false) Listeners typically approach a speech with one question uppermost in their minds: "Why is this important to the speaker?"

False

What does your textbook mention as an advantage of extemporaneous delivery?

It allows greater spontaneity than does speaking from a manuscript

Jose went to hear a speech by a leader he admired. He wrote down everything he could from the speech. Later when he reviewed his notes, he could barely make sense of them. What went wrong?

Jose should have made a key-word outline instead of trying to write down everything.

(true/false) An author's opinions cannot be considered objective and unbiased unless he/she is an expert in the area being researched.

false

Ryan Paksinlkis located three excellent sources for his persuasive speech. He copied long sections from each source word-for-word, strung them together with a few transitions, and mentioned the sources of his information in passing. Which of the following best describes Ryan's situation?

Ryan is guilty of patchwork plagiarism

(true/false) The central idea/preview statement is the last component of an introduction and serves as a bridge to the body of the speech.

True

According to your textbook, saying "dunno" instead of "don't know" is an error in

articulation

___ is the repetition of the initial consonant sounds of close or adjoining words

alliteration

According to your textbook, a group member to whom other members defer because of his or her rank or expertise is called

an implied leader

What deals with the credibility of an internet document in the area of personal qualifications?

authorship

Using Yahoo or Google or any other search engine is recommended in your text as a method of_______ for a speech topic.

brainstorming

The means by which a spoken message is communicated is the . .

channel

___are used to summarize a large block of information, usually in a list form.

charts

___ is the audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

credibility

What is not an effective way to deal with nervousness?

expect perfection

According to your textbook, emotional appeal is inappropriate in a persuasive speech on a question of

fact

(true/false) "To inform my audience about gold" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for a speech.

false

(true/false) A speaker can assume that equipment will be in working order when they walk up to present a speech.

false

(true/false) A strong Initial Ethos produces an equally strong Terminal Ethos.

false

(true/false) According to your text, it is usually best to prepare the body of the speech at the same time as the introduction.

false

(true/false) According to your text, most speeches should contain from 4 to 6 main points.

false

According to your text, how well a speech is organized will influence . . .

how clearly the audience understands the speech, how the audience views the competence of the speaker, and how confident the speaker feels about his/her delivery

How soon after an interview should you review your notes?

immediately

According to your textbook, the ___ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation.

impromptu

Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice are called

inflections

Concern by a listener about an upcoming job interview, the lack of air conditioning in a room, or thinking about tonight's game are examples of . . .

interference

After discussing the first main point of her speech on the exploration of Mars, Tosha said: "So far we have seen that scientists have made important discoveries about the terrain of Mars, including its channels, basins, and polar caps. Now let's move on from the terrain of Mars and look at the planet's atmosphere." According to your text, what types[s] of connective[s] did Tosha use:

internal summary and internal preview

According to your text, which factor should you consider when assessing an audience's disposition toward a speech topic?

knowledge, interest, and attitude

The three guidelines for ethical listening discussed in your textbook are

listen attentively, support free speech, and avoid pre-judging

We had a great time watching the bands . . . . by during the parade

march

The ____ will usually dictate how long a speech should be.

occassion

Using evidence in a persuasive speech is especially vital when the target audience

opposes your point of view

Studies have found that public speakers will usually be more persuasive when they

present evidence in specific terms

At a meeting of her cancer-survivors group, Susan Huerta made sure to unlock the room, make sure the projector was ready, and placed the handouts on the back table. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Susan's actions fulfill?

procedural need

What should not happen in the conclusion.

providing new information

Good speech delivery...

requires that the speaker have a strong voice, and sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed

The ____ message is what the speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech.

residual

What is used when the speaker asks a question which he or she expects the audience to answer mentally rather than out loud.

rhetorical

A ___ is a figurative comparison that always contains the word "like" or "as."

simile

Alice gave a small impromptu speech to her youth group during her Christmas break about college life. Her youth chapel during Sunday School was the _____

situation

As explained in your text, ___ audience analysis usually builds on the demographic analysis.

situational

Speeches arranged in ____ order follow a directional pattern from top to bottom, east to west, or some other route.

spatial

Which organizational pattern would be most effective for a speech with the specific purpose "to inform my audience how to best tour Washington, D.C. on foot."

spatial

If you hoped to convey to your audience the excitement of steering a kayak through river rapids, you should

speak at a faster rate

Whst deals with the credibility of an internet document in the area of group identity?

sponsorship

On spring afternoons we like to . . . . through the botanical gardens

stroll

When listening for a speaker's evidence, you should keep an ear open for . . .

sufficiency, accuracy, and objectivity

According to your textbook, the credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech is called

terminal

Which part[s] of the speech should contain the main points?

the body, introduction, and conclusion

If you . . . . instead of drive, you'll improve your cardiovascular fitness

walk

Persuasion is something a speaker does ___ an audience.

with

The central idea/preview statement should be . . .

written as a complete sentence, expressed as a statement, not a question, and void of figurative language