Oral Comm

PSL@me which party at the new Blanco house was well attended by their neighbours? A. 4th of July B. Halloween C. Jodee's sweet sixteen D. Their thanksgiving picnic

4th of July

Employers rated which of the following as the most important skill for job candidates? A. Ability to communicate with persons inside and outside the organization B. Ability to work in a team structure C. Ability to make decisions and solve problems D. Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise work

Ability to communicate with persons inside and outside the organization

_______ is listening that is focused and purposeful. A. Active listening B. Passive listening C. Instructive listening D. Expressive listening

Active listening

The first step in the speech process is to ____________. A. Select a topic B. Determine the speech purpose C. Compose a Thesis Statement D. Analyze the audience

Analyze the audience

All of the following are Hofstedes' five major value dimensions except.... A. Individualism versus collectivism B. Anarchy acceptance C. power distance D. Long versus short term time orientation

Anarchy acceptance

_______________ is the process of gathering and analyzing info about the audience members with the explicit aim of preparing your speech in ways that will be meaningful to them. A. Audience analysis B. Statistical analysis C. Situational analysis D. Situational demographics

Audience analysis

According to the rubric, list 3 of the 5 categories for which points are awarded for the Impromptu speech reflection.

Clarity Speech outline Verbal/non verbal cues

PSL@me which tragic event was the principle catalyst that inspired the author to write her story? A. September 11th B. Columbine C. Oklahoma City D. The challenger

Columbine

____________ is a legal protection afforded original creators of literary and artistic works fixed in tangible medium of expression. A. copyright B. public domain C. intellectual property D. fair use

Copyright

One should do all of the following when evaluating his/her peers' speeches except... A. Be honest and fair in your evaluation B. Criticize the speaker and not the speech C. Adjust to the speaker's style D. Be compassionate in your criticism

Criticize the speaker and not the speech

All of the following are questions for a speaker to ask him/herself before using statistics in his/her speech except... A. Do I include statistics from the most authoritative sources I can locate? B. Do I use startling statistics to ensure I capture my audience's attention? C. Do I briefly tell my listeners the methods used to collect the statistics? D. Do I refrain from using or ignoring statistics selectively to make a point?

Do I use startling statistics to ensure I capture my audiences' attention?

A speaker should consider all of the following areas when Exploring topics for a speech except... A. Identify personal interest B. Embrace overused and trivial topics C. Consider current events and controversial issues D. Survey grassroots issues

Embrace overused and trivial topics

According to our text, a good intro serves to do all of the following except... A. Introduce the topic and purpose B. Preview the main points C. Motivate the audience to accept your goals D. Explain a speaker's research processes

Explain a speaker's research processes

The _________ of the US Constitution plays a pivotal role in enforcing the safe guards of free speech. A. First amendment B. Second amendment C. Fifth amendment D. Nineteenth amendment

First amendment

According to "A weekend interview with Jodee Blanco, which was the first state in the country to adopt an anti-bullying law? A. Delaware B. Florida C. Illinois D. New York

Florida

According to Please stop laughing at me, what does Jodee put into Mr. Buferts briefcase a prank? A. Elmers glue stick B. Gillette shaving cream C. Bottle of miller lite D. Head and shoulders shampoo

Head and Shoulders Shampoo

PSL@me which gathering is the author about to attend in chapter 1? A. Her best friends wedding B. Community support group meeting C. High school reunion D. Singles night local bar

High school reunion

All of the following are things one should ask to ensure that he/she is a Critical Consumer of Information except.... A. Who put this info here and why did they do so B. How high is the material on my search engine C. where is similar info found D. When was the info posted and is it timely

How high is the material on my search engines listing?

According to our text, all of the following are ways to "Prepare a Speaking Outline for Delivery" except... A. Indicate delivery cues B. Include pauses for eye contact C. Practice the speech D. All of the above

Include pauses for eye contact

Speech conclusions serve to do all of the following except... A. Introduce the last main point B. Signal to the audience that the speech is coming to an end and provide closure C. Summarise the points D. Challenge the audience to respond

Introduce the last main point

PSL@me which celebrity did the author present a speech to her high school class about? A. Marliyn Monroe B. Grace Slick C. Karen Carpenter D. Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

Our text states that all of the following are "Techniques for Learning about your Audience" except..... A. Interviews audience members B. Survey the audience C. Consult published sources D. Make audience generalization

Make Audience Generalizations

According to our text, all of the following are "Parts of Speech" except... A. Introduction B. Body C. Middle D. Conclusion

Middle

Ten things to avoid unless you want to annoy your audience, all of the following are things to avoid during a speech except... A. chewing gum or candy B. shuffling papers C. rocking back and forth D. not checking the clock often enough

Not checking the clock often enough

According to our text _________ your speech provides a vivid snapshot of its strengths and weaknesses and clearly points to how you can fix the flaws. A. Mapping B. Outlining C. Brainstorming D. Clustering

Outlining

All of the following are tips to help a speaker "Take Responsibility for their Words" except... A. Demonstrate competence and character B. Overwhelm the listeners values C. Evaluate frameworks for ethical decision making D. Bring your own values into focus

Overwhelm the listeners' values.

All of the following are "figures of speech" except.... A. Personification B. Irony C. Onomatopoeia D. Passive voice

Passive voice

All of the following are "Functions of Special Occasion speeches except.... A. Entertainment B. Persuasion C. Commemoration D. Social agenda setting

Persuasion

All of the following are proven strategies to build your confidence except? A. Prepare and practice B. Visualize success C. Use movement to minimise anxiety D. Picture your audience as prisoners

Picture your audience as prisoners

PSL@me what does Jo Ellen say Jodee needs to stop doing if she wants to remain her friend? A. playing with dolls B. being nice to Eddie C. playing with Marianne D. being the teachers pet

Playing with Marianne

________ sources provide firsthand accounts or direct evidence of events, objects or people. A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Questionnaire

Primary

___________ is information represented in such a way as to provoke a desired response. A. Information B. Propaganda C. Misinformation D. Disinformation

Propaganda

All of the following are in "Ten things to remember when preparing and presenting a speech lecture except.... A. Read to your audience to ensure clarity B. Cite your quotations, qualify your opinions C. Visual aids are invaluable and attention grabbing D. You are the expert, be confident

Read to your audience to ensure clarity

All of the following are ways to Avoid a Mechanical Delivery except..... A. Vary the wording B. Repeat the wording C. Lead with a claim D. Interview and other personal info

Repeat the wording

_________ sources provide analysis or commentary about things not directly observed. A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Questionnaire

Secondary

Which of the following would not be considered a demographic characteristic? A. age B. ethnic or cultural background C. self esteem D. group affiliations

Self Esteem

According to our text, a _________ is the outline the speaker will use when practicing and presenting the actual speech. A. Working outline B. Speaking outline C. Phrase outline D. Key-Word outline

Speaking outline

All of the following are TYPES of special occasion speeches except.... A. Speeches of introduction B. Speeches of acceptance C. Speeches of conversion D. Roasts and toasts

Speeches of conversion

According to "How to write a better essay" the last sentence of the first paragraph is the __________, which summarizes the ideas of the entire essay. A. Introduction sentence B. Topic sentence C. Expounding sentence D. Thesis statement

Thesis statement

PSL@me, which play does Jodee's new school, morgan hills academy plan to introduce? A. Our town B. Tom Sawyer C. Romeo & Juliet D. Grease

Tom Sawyer

According to the "How to write a better essay" handout, the first sentence of every paragraph is the ______, which summarizes the ideas of the entire paragraph. A. Introduction sentence B. Topic sentence C. Expounding sentence D. Thesis statement

Topic sentence

According to our text, ___________ are considered the "neurosystem" of a speech, and are especially important because listeners cannot go back and re-read what they might have missed. A. Internal Summaries B. Supporting Points C. Transitions D. Rhetorical Questions

Transitions

According to our text, a speaker must credit the materials used in the presentation aids accompanying his/her speech? True/False

True

AWI with JB, we should encourage bullied kids to do all of the following except...? A. stand up for their dignity using non-violent words B. Tell an adult intending to help both parties C. Seek a brand new social outlet completely separate from school D. Turn and punch the bully in the face

Turn and punch the bully in the face

All of the following are tips to "prepare your speeches for the ear" except.... A. Strive for simplicity B. Use acronyms whenever possible C. Experiment with phrases and sentence fragments D. Use personal pronouns

Use acronyms whenever possible

All of the following are concepts that help us "understand the difference between Hearing and listening except... A. Minimalize external and internal distractions B. Utilize consistent offensive listening C. Beware of laziness and overconfidence D. Work to overcome barriers

Utilize consistent offensive listening

PSL@me what play is Jodee cast as the lead in? A. Our town B. Wizard of Oz C. The sound of music D. Grease

Wizard of Oz

According to our text, a ____________ organises and firms up main points and helps to develop supporting points to substantiate them. A. Working outline B. Speaking outline C. Phrase outline D. Key-Word outline

Working outline

During a speech, ____________ credits the source of speech material that is derived from other peoples' ideas. A. a bibliography B. works cited page C. an oral citation D. a written citation

an oral citation

All of the following are "Strategies for reducing Confusion" except.... A. ask your audience to take notes on your speech to clarify their thoughts B. use analogies to build on prior knowledge C. demonstrate underlying causes D. appeal to different learning styles

ask your audience to take notes on your speech to clarify their thoughts.

It is suggested that a good speech is rehearsed how many times? A. a lot B. once C. twice D. at least 6 times

at least 6 times

The first challenge faced by the speaker is to win the audience's.... A. attention B. approval C. admiration D. acceptance

attention

A person preparing to conduct an interview should remember to do all of the following except.... A. avoid specific questions B. avoid leading questions C. avoid loaded questions D. aim to create neutral questions

avoid specific questions

According to PSL@me what game did Jodee's former friends invite her to play with the intent to further hurt her? A. baseball B. football C. spin the bottle D. truth or dare

baseball

PSL@me after she stops taking medication what does Dr. Graff suggest for Jodee? A. yoga B. keeping a journal C. community theater D. biofeedback

biofeedback

PSL@me what did Jodee do while at the part that upset her peers? A. invites Dave to join them B. stands up to Debbie C. calls her mom D. throws up on the carpet

calls her mom

According to our text, the ___________ follows the natural order of main points. A. chronological pattern of arrangement B. spatial pattern of arrangement C. clustered pattern of arrangement D. narrative pattern of arrangement

chronological pattern of arrangement

According to our text, all of the following are "Types of Organisational Arrangements" except... A. chronological pattern of arrangement B. spatial pattern of arrangement C. clustered pattern of arrangement D. narrative pattern of arrangement

clustered pattern of arrangement

PSL@me after her initial visit to Dr. Graffs office, Jodee is described as all of the following except.... A. theatrical B. dramatic C. dyslexic D. overreaching

dyslexic

According to PSL@me what does the football team do to Jodee? A. make her run laps B. force her to eat snow C. Hit her with footballs D. strike her with their shoulder pads

force her to eat snow

Supporting material performs all of the following except.... A. it arouses the audience's interest in your topic B. it illustrates and elaborates upon your ideas C. it provides the audience with evidence or proof for your arguments D. it distracts or diminishes all counter arguments

it distracts or diminishes all counter-arguments

PSL@me what does Jodee pray for? A. a boyfriend B. the lead role in the school play C. a perfect test score D. leukemia

leukemia

A form of communication that occurs between a speaker and a large audience of unknown people is_________. A. mass communication B. small group communication C. dyadic communication D. global communication

mass communication

According to our text, the __________ should be used when the speech consists of a story or a series of short stories, replete with characters, settings, plot and vivid imagery. A. chronological pattern of arrangement B. spatial pattern of arrangement C. clustered pattern of arrangement D. narrative pattern of arrangement

narrative pattern of arrangement

The audience wants to know why they should listen to the speaker and believe what he/she has to say. To build credibility, a speaker should make a simple statement about his/her.... A. family background B. supporting material C. qualifications D. logos

qualifications

All of the following help listeners follow along except.... A. repeat catchy words and phrases as often as possible B. use internal previews and internal summaries C. use transitions to help the audience follow logical flow of ideas D. reinforce your message with effective presentation aids.

repeat catchy words and phrases as often as possible

According to our text, the __________ describes or explains the physical arrangement of a place, a scene, or an object. A. chronological pattern of arrangement B. spatial pattern of arrangement C. clustered pattern of arrangement D. narrative pattern of arrangement

spatial pattern of arrangement

__________ search only for specific types of Web content, letting you conduct narrower but deeper searches into a specific field. Examples include Google Scholar and www.usa.gov. A. web browser B. search engine C. specialised search engine D. subject guide

specialized search engine

All of the following ways to "Use intro to capture the audiences attention" except.... A. offer unusual info B. refer to the occasion C. state speeches title D. establish common ground

state speeches title

A ___________ is a collection of article databases, reference works, websites, and other resources for a particular subject. A. web browser B. search engine C. specialised search engine D. subject guide

subject guide

Effective speech conclusions rely on but are not limited to.... A. the same devices for capturing an audience's attention as introductions. B. techniques that are never used in introductions C. an audience question and answer session D. all of the above

the same devices for capturing an audiences attention as introductions

The goal of informative speaking is.... A. to decrease audience frustration and boredom B. to influence attitudes, beliefs, values and behavior C. to increase audience understanding and awareness by imparting knowledge D. all of the above

to increase audience understanding and awareness by imparting knowledge.

All of the following are General Purposes for a speech except.... A. to inform B. to persuade C. to mark a special occasion D. to offer a point/counter point

to offer a point/counter point

Ten things to remember when preparing and presenting a speech lecture, "You must have a clear _________ your presentation." A. topic and/or theme to B. argument for C. bias for D. transitional thesis to

topic and/or theme to

Key word template: after the first coordinating point and its subordinate points is the __________. A. Second coordinating point B. Next coordinating point C. Final coordinating point D. transitional statement

transitional statement

PSL@me what advice does the school principal give to Jodee and her family? A. keep tattling, it will help B. fight back C. walk it off D. try harder to get along with others

try harder to get along with others

According to AWI with JB how many kinds of bullied students are there? A. two B. three C. four D. six

two

A speaker should ask himself the following questions when Evaluating the Credibility of Testimony except? A. is the testimony reliable B. do the sources have any obvious biases? C. will the testimony surprise my audience? D. do their views effectively support my thesis?

will the testimony surprise my audience?