Public Speaking: Chapters 12 & 18 Review

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

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

A good speech of introduction achieves what three goals?

1. It builds enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker 2. It generates interest in the speaker's topic 3. It establishes a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker's credibility

When speaking from a manuscript, you should

practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural, be certain the final manuscript is legible at a glance, work on establishing eye contact with the audience.

A speech announcing the winner of an award and giving the award to the recipient is called a speech of

presentation

At a comedy awards show, Adam Sandler gave a splendid speech explaining why David Letterman was receiving a special award for his achievements in television comedy. According to your textbook, what kind of special occasion speech did Sandler deliver?

A speech of presentation

Which of the following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use of inclusive language in public speaking?

Avoid "he", avoid "man" when referring to both man and women, use names that groups currently identify as

List several guidelines for a good introduction.

Speeches of introduction should be brief. Speeches of introduction should be completely accurate. Speeches of introduction should be adapted to the occasion etc...

How is a commemorative speech different from an informative?

The aim of an informative speech is to communicate information clearly and accurately. Whereas the aim of a commemorative speech is to express feelings and arouse sentiments.

What two aspects of language are used in commemorative speeches?

The first is avoiding clichés and trite sentiments. The second is utilizing stylistic devices and enhance the imagery, rhythm, and creativity of the speech

Before presenting the college's Athlete of the Year award, the athletic director made a point of praising the two athletes who were runners up in this year's competition. According to your textbook, was this choice appropriate for a speech of presentation?

Yes. It is often appropriate to praise the losers of a competition.

Speeches of acceptance give thanks for?

a gift or an award

Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate" is an example of

antithesis

Jerome wants his audience to appreciate the harsh reality of life for migrant workers in the United States. In addition to using strong supporting materials, he decides to use words with connotative meanings because he knows they will help him

arouse an emotional response

According to your textbook, inflection refers to the

changes in the pitch of a speaker's voice.

According to your textbook, a speech that pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea is called a

commemorative speech

As your textbook explains, meaning gives words their emotional power.

connotative

According to your textbook, a speech that sounds spontaneous to the audience no matter how many times it has been rehearsed has a strong _________ quality.

conversational

A speech that is fully prepared in advance but delivered from a brief set of notes or a speaking outline is called a(n)

extemporaneous

A speech delivered without any immediate preparation is called a(n)

impromptu

According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to

inspire

A speech presenting the main speaker to the audience is called a speech of

introduction

The study of bodily motion and gestures is part of a subject called

kinesics

When a speech must be delivered word for word a speaker will likely use

manuscript delivery

List the four methods of delivery discussed in your textbook

manuscript, memorized, impromptu, extemporaneous

"A master politician, he worked the crowd with oiled precision" is an example of

metaphor

"Her cheek was soft yet vibrant—a beautiful piece of copper-colored silk," is an example of

metaphor

According to your textbook, the best way to create a sense of anticipation and drama in a speech of introduction is to

save the main speaker's name for last

"Just like an iceberg, the most important dimensions of culture are below the surface" is an example of

simile

According to your textbook, in a speech of acceptance a speaker should usually

thank the people who are bestowing the award & express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award.

According to your textbook, "uh," "er," "um," and similar expressions in a public speech are referred to as

vocalized pauses