Public Speaking Comm 1110 Final Exam Furlong

What is Monroe motivational sequence

1. Attention getter 2. identify a need or problem 3. satisfaction or solution 4. Visualize 5. Call to Action

How many font do you use in visual aids

2

most speaker speak at a rate of 120 to 150 words a minute the brain can process words at a

400 to 800 words a min

what percentage of things we hear and actual retain

50%

graph is best suited for showing comparisons between two or more items.

Bar

he is listening to a speech and so he can decide whether to support the plan or not. Devon is engaged in what type of listening

Critical Listening

what form speech uses brief notes

Extemporaneous

what kind of question is a trial jury trying to answer

Fact

what is an either or falicy

False Delema

an imaginary story that makes a general point

Hypothetical Example

a speech given with little to no preparation

Impromptu

as size of the audience increases what should your speech do

Increase in formality

benita approached the podium loud voices from the hall way filled the room. before she begins she ask someone to close the door. Benita was dealing with

Interference

what is the easiest way to show statistics over a given time period

Line

what is it called when you listen excessively to detail

Listening to hard

Which organizational pattern is especially effective when seeking immediate action

Monroe's motivational sequence

When is it appropriate to cite an abstract in your speech?

Never

communication displayed through body language and voice

Nonverbal communication

What is a key to analyzing demographic

Not to Stereotype

to inform my audience about the history of the lie detector is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a

Object

According to your textbook saying "pas-ghetti" is an error in

Pronunciation

what is a falicy to divert attention from the topic

Red Herring

if you were giving an informative speech describing the different parts of the Forbidden city in china you would probably arrange the speech in what order

Spatial

The impact of examples is greatly enhanced when they are combined with

Statistics

informative speech about concepts are usually arranged in what order

Topical Order

which of the following are you least likely to find in a speech conclusion?

a credibility statement

which of the following is an instance of informative speaking

a doctor explaining how antioxidants affect the body

to say that public speaking is a way to make a difference about something we care about is to recognize that public speaking is

a form of empowerment

which of the following does your textbook recommend for adapting your nonverbal communication to the outline environment

a look into the camera as if the audience were right in front of you

A fallacy that attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute

ad hominem

when you experience stage fright your body is producing excess

adrenaline

forming sounds distinctly

artictulation

What are the three criteria for assessing the soundness of Internet documents?

authorship, sponsorship, and recency

She did not spend enough time preparing for her speech. which guideline for ethical public speaking discussed in your textbook did Madison fail to live up to

being fully prepared for each speech

as your textbook explains ethnocentrism means

believing ones own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures

Nonverbal communication is based on a speakers

bodily actions and vocal delivery

a one sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech

central idea

you can increase your gas mileage by reducing the weight in your car, doing regular maintenance and reducing your driving speed" is an example of

central idea

what are usuially summarized in a list form

chart

The two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are

competence and character

leon has to understand and follow the directions carefully he is engaged in what form of listening

comprehensive listening

to inform my audience about the major elements of film theory is a specific purpose state for a speech about

concepts

transitions internal previews internal summaries and signpost are examples of

connectives

"I became interested in canine companions two years ago when my older sister was paralyzed in a car accident and received a canine companion named lucky. since then I have learned more about the subject by watching lucky by talking with my sister and by reading a number of articles and pamphlets"- is an example of what?

credibility statement

listening to accept or reject a speakers message is what type of listening

critical

public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name calling and other forms of abusive language because such language

demand the personal dignity of the groups or individuals begin attacked

2 types of audience analysis

demographic and situational

Saying "warter" instead of "water" is a difference in

dialect

to explain how too write an effective job resume is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement because it

does not include a reference to the audience

According to your textbook the branch of philosophy that deals with human issues of right and wrong

ethics

When you use statistics in a speech, you should

explain the statistics to the audience

what do persuasive speeches debate

fact, value and policy

What type of questions have clear and unambiguous answers

fix alternative

all of the following are recommended by your text to help with nervousness except

focus on achieving perfection

she is worried about what she should do with your hands which of the following does your textbook reccomend

focus on communicating and your gestures will take care of themselves

she watched a debate and afterwords she couldn't remember what each candidate stood for but she remembers one was good looking. which of the following is most likely to have impaired her listening?

focusing on personal appearance and delivery

what is the primary purpose of making a speech

gain a desired response

What does your textbook recommend as the first step of participating delivery

go through your preparation outline aloud to see if what is written works orally

what does expert testimony do to a speakers argument

increase credibility

what is the credibility before speaking begins his speech

initial credibility

during her speech she constantly avoided making eye contact. this role of nonverbal communication in public speaking the audience will perceive her as

insincere

after his first main point the speaker said "lets take a moment to recap tot this point we have seen that scientists have made important discoveries about the terrain of mars including its channels basin and polar caps. Now lets more on from the terrain of mars and look at the planet atmosphere" what time of connective did the speaker use

internal summary and a bridge

what are the four steps in making pottery is a poorly phrased central idea for an informative speech because

it is written as a question rather than a statement

Which is a guideline for preparing visual aids?

keep it simple

study of bodily motion

kinesics

falicy is an error in reason of what

known facts

Evidence and reasoning are the two major elements of persuasion that Aristotle called

logos

what does your text book say about an effective conclusion

make your conclusion about 5-10 percent of your speech keep an eye out for concluding materials as you research your speech

the speaker should think of his speech as ______________ with his audience

mental dialog

what are the keys to debating a problem of policy

need, plan of action and practicality

"Dr. assisted suicide is good" is what type of argument

persuasive based on value

graph is best suited for illustrating the relationship among parts of a whole.

pie

the highness or lowness of a speakers voice

pitch

the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of "in order for you to understand why the mariachi are significant to Hispanic culture i will give your a brief overview of the history of the mariachi their style of dress and thew way they are used in entertainment today"

preview statement

if the following connectives were used between the two main points of a persuasive speech the speech would be organized how? "now that we have see how the U.S. is facing a shortage of qualified teachers lets turn to steps that should be taken to remedy the situation"

problem- Solution

Encyclopedias, yearbooks, biographical aids, and quotation books are all examples of

reference works

which of the following is a guideline for effective informative speaking

related the subject directly to the audience and do not overestimates what the audience knows

what are you questioning in a question of value

right or wrong

What is a question to get a feel for your audiences opinion

scale question

according to your textbok "my second point..." is an example of what

signpost

recognizing that the audience for his graduation speech would be packed in a non-air-conditioned gym during the hottest week of the year kane keeps his speech limited 10-15 min. kane was adapting to whcih element of speech communication process?

situational

what is a situational characteristic of audience?

size

here are the main points for a speech on Mayan civilization of central america 1. the Mayan civilization flourished for more than a thousand years until 900 ad when it mysteriously began to disintegrate 2. scientists have advanced three major explanations to account for this disintegration how are these points aranged

spatial

expresses precisely what you hope to accomplish with your speech

specific purpose

will usually dictate how long a speech should be

speech occasion

mark is listening to a speakers evidence during a persuasive speech on nuclear power, what should mark be asking

sufficient evidence to support speakers claim is the evidence taken from objective sources is the evidence relevant

what does your textbook say is the first step to improving listening skills

take listening seriously

what is the audience a speaker is focusing on

target audience

what is the credibility at the end of a speech

terminal credibility

which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline

the ancestry of domestic dogs can be directly traced to the wolf

how do the following point for a speech about a successful job interview violate the guides lines for main points 1. the first step is preparing for the interview before it takes place 2. presenting yourself well during the interview is also important 3. After the interview you need to follow up

the main points don't use similar pattern of wording

A statistical measure popularly called "the average."

the mean

who is the burden of proof fall on

the speaker

what are you trying to find if you have a question of fact

true or false

what is the best way to clarify statistics

visual aid

The more ____ your examples, the greater impact they are likely to have.

vivid

what is it called when you change volume rate and pitch

vocal variety

when is it inappropriate to use emotional appeal

when dealing with facts

is religion a demographic of an audience

yes

"to inform my audience about economics" are there flaws in this specific purpose

yes it is too broad