Public Speaking Final Exam
What is generally considered the most effective speaking style for making brief presentations? - manuscript - memorized - impromptu - extemporaneous
- extemporaneous
Which of these are advantages of using presentation aids? - All of these are advantages of using presentation aids. - Good presentation aids make your speech more memorable. - Presentation aids increase understanding. - Neat, well-designed presentation aids enhance your credibility.
All of these are advantages of using presentation aids
A public speaking course offers which of the following benefits? - You can become a better citizen. - You can develop an array of basic communication skills. - You can become a more successful person. - All of these are benefits of a public speaking course.
All of these are benefits of a public speaking course.
The ancient Greek who organized and systematized the study of public speaking was... - Quintilian - Pericles - Cicero - Aristotle
Aristotle
Which of these is a way to deal with communication anxiety? - Tell listeners when your mind goes blank - Avoid physical movement - Consciously change negative thoughts about giving the speech to positive ones - Memorize your speech
Consciously change negative thoughts about giving the speech to positive ones
___________ is the psychological force that moves an audience to action. - Valuation - Irritation - Motivation - Expectation
Motivation
Which of the following is an accurate definition of plagiarism? - Using material from other sources. - Presenting the words or ideas of others without giving them credit. - Using direct quotes without telling who said them. - Copying a speech from another person.
Presenting the words or ideas of others without giving them credit.
Which of the following is NOT a good method for capturing the audience's attention during the introduction of the speech? - Opening with a narrative - Developing suspense - Stating your name and your topic - Invoking share interests and values
Stating your name and your topic
Which of the following is an example of a correctly worded specific purpose statement? - To inform my audience about the Rockies. - To inform my audience about beautiful, uncrowded places to camp in the Rockies. - To inform my audience about every camping spot in the Rockies. - The Rockies have many beautiful, uncrowded places to camp.
To inform my audience about beautiful, uncrowded places to camp in the Rockies.
Which of the following is a correctly worded thesis statement? - Using a cell phone while driving is stupid and evil. - Using a cell phone while driving should be illegal because it endangers you and it endangers other drivers. - Using a cell phone while driving. - Cell phones cause car wrecks.
Using a cell phone while driving should be illegal because it endangers you and it endangers other drivers.
Which of these is NOT a question to ask yourself as you prepare your informative speech? - Do I understand my topic well enough? - Will it be easy to find information on my topic? - What do my listeners already know about my topic? - Is my topic significant enough?
Will it be easy to find information on my topic?
What is a stereotype? - a value free generalization of other people - a generalized picture of a race, gender, or nationality - a generalized image about political realities - any generalization about a set of facts or statistics
a generalized picture of a race, gender, or nationality
Responsible knowledge includes all of the following except: - main points of concern - what the experts say - recent events and discoveries - abstract truths that always apply
abstract truths that always apply
All of the following are potential drawbacks of using presentation aids except... - all of these are potential drawbacks of presentation aids - poorly integrated aids tend to distract listeners and speakers - poorly planned aids can hurt your ethos as a speaker - they often put you at the mercy of technology working properly
all of these are potential drawbacks of presentation aids
What should you remember when preparing a power-point presentation? - use contrasting colors and make the fonts easy to read - avoid annoying sounds and animations - all of these are things you should remember when preparing a power-point presentation - use bulleted phrases instead of complete sentences
all of these are things you should remember when preparing a power-point presentation
The type of reasoning that deals with a problem by considering a similar situation and drawing lessons from it is called... - analogical reasoning - metaphorical reasoning - deductive reasoning - inductive reasoning
analogical reasoning
Which term refers to the way a speaker produces individual sounds in words? - dialect - articulation - pronunciation - rhythm
articulation
How should each main point and sub-point in a formal outline be worded? - as a paragraph - as a quotation - as single words or short phrases - as a simple declarative sentence
as a simple declarative sentence
How should each point and sub-point in a key-word outline be worded? - as single words or short phrases - as a quotation - as a simple declarative sentence as a paragraph
as single or short phrases
What principle of good form is demonstrated by spending approximately the same amount of time on each main point? - style - simplicity - balance - order
balance
What we know or think we know about a subject is known as our... - attitude - opinion - belief - value
belief
Which part of a speech should be the longest? - conclusion - transition - body - introduction
body
Communication achieved using facial expressions, eye contact, movements, and gestures is called... - dialect - body language - pronunciation - variety
body language
What is the final step in the Motivated Sequence design? - satisfy the need - call for action - visualize the results - demonstrate a need
call for action
The following main points are arranged using _____________ design. I. Many college students live in dormitories. II. Many college students live in off-campus apartments. III. Many college students live with their parents. - sequential - chronological - categorized - spatial
categorial
The following main points are arranged using ____________ design. I. West Nile Virus is caused by the bite of the common mosquito. II. West Nile Virus can cause a flu-like illness. III. West Nile Virus can cause death, especially in the elderly. - causation - chronological - spatial - problem-solving
causation
The following main points are arranged using ____________ design. I. The American Revolution was fought from 1775-1783. II. The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865. III. World War I was fought from 1914-1918. IV. World War II was fought from 1939-1945. - spatial - chronological - sequential - narrative
chronological
What is your best technique for avoiding plagiarism? - Mix in your own ideas when quoting or paraphrasing others in your notes - Summarize a newspaper or magazine article in your speech - Cite all of your sources at the beginning of the speech - Cite each source as you use it in your speech
cite each source as you use it in your speech
The discomfort we feel when we are confronted with evidence that contradicts our currently held beliefs, values, or attitudes is called... - cognitive dissonance - evidentiary dilemma - reactive guilt - internal dismay
cognitive dissonance
The type of reasoning that begins with a rule or principle and draws a conclusion from it is called... - inductive reasoning - metaphorical reasoning - analogical reasoning - deductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
What is the second step in the Motivated Sequence design? - call for action - visualize the results - demonstrate a need - satisfy the need
demonstrate a need
The dictionary definition or objective meaning of a word is called the... - Webster's meaning - connotative meaning - assumed meaning - denotative meaning
denotative meaning
What do we mean by "word pictures" that illustrate ideas? - examples - descriptions - definitions - narratives
descriptions
If not used properly, presentation aids may... - enhance your credibility. - increase eye contact. - help your speech delivery. - distract listeners.
distract listeners
When using a handout with a brief presentation, it is best to... - distribute it before making your presentation - distribute it at the appropriate point during the presentation - distribute it after making your presentation - make it available online
distribute it after making your presentation
The specific purpose statement, "To persuade my audience to support federal action to combat greenhouse pollution and a new program to promote recycling in our area "would likely fall into what "trap" of poor selection? - polarization - technically - triviality - double-focus
double-focus
Which of these is NOT a way to entice a reluctant audience to listen to your speech? - Set modest goals for change. - Cite authorities the audience will respect and accept. - Start with areas of agreement - Emphasize argument over explanation.
emphasize argument over explanation
What stage in the persuasive process is concerned with making the effects of persuasion lasting? - enactment - integration - invitation - agreement
enactment
___________ refers to the tendency to presume that our culture is "right" and the standard against which other cultures should be judged. - egocentrism - nationalism - ethnocentrism - culture centrism
ethnocentrism
The form of proof that deals with the audience's perception of the speaker's competence, character, good will, and dynamism is called... - pathos - mythos - logos - ethos
ethos
A speaker can use _________ and _________ in a persuasive speech to put a human face on the situation being discussed. - statistics and narratives - examples and facts - examples and narratives - facts and statistics
examples and narratives
______________ testimony comes from people who are qualified by training or experience to speak as authorities on a subject. - lay - prestige - expert - authoritative
expert
Speeches on propositions of ____________ discuss uncertainty surrounding questions of past, current, and future facts. - value - fact - persuasion - policy
fact
To persuade listeners that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President Kennedy you would give a speech on a proposition of... - history - fact - policy - value
fact
_____________ refers to the messages listeners send back to a speaker while he or she is speaking or the audience's reaction to the speaker. - interference - backtalk - feedback - alliteration
feedback
What term is used to describe the connection created between the speaker and the listeners as the result of an effective speaking style? - proximity - attitude - immediacy - intimacy
immediacy
The preview of the speech... - is in the header of an outline, but not said out loud in the speech. - is only necessary for unfamiliar topics. - indicates the main points you will cover in your speech. - should be mundane.
indicated the main points you will cover un your speech
The type of reasoning that draws general conclusions from particular instances and is the class method of scientific investigation is... - deductive reasoning - analogical reasoning - metaphorical reasoning - inductive reasoning
inductive reasoning
Which of these is NOT a stage in the persuasive process? - understanding - awareness - invitation - integration
invitation
Technical language related to a specific field that may be incomprehensible to a general audience is called... - euphemism - jargon - equivocation - doublespeak
jargon
Which outline should you use for presenting your speech? - working - key-word - complete - formal
key-word
The form of proof that deals with rational appeals based on facts and expert testimony is called... - pathos - mythos - logos - ethos
logos
When addressing reluctant audiences, persuasive speakers should... - make a multisided presentation - present only one side of the issue - begin with areas of disagreement - attempt to make a dramatic change in the audience's opinions
make a multisided presentation
The type of speech delivery which involves using a script or a teleprompter is called... - memorized - manuscript - impromptu - extemporaneous
manuscript
The following main points are arranged using _____________ design. I. Our story begins when Osceola McCarty had to drop out of school to help support her family. II. Our story continues as Osceola began to save a little money from every paycheck she received. III. Our story reaches its climax as Osceola receives world-wide fame for giving $150,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi to help young people achieve their dreams of an education. - problem-solving - spatial - causation - narrative
narrative
Distractions that interrupt the flow of a message are known as... - noise - feedback - response - frame of reference
noise
To persuade listeners that it is better to allow racial profiling than to risk allowing terrorists to enter our country you would give a speech on a proposition of... - policy - fact - opinion - value
opinion
Our _______________ pitch allows us to produce our strongest voice with minimal effort. - normal - habitual - optimum - effective
optimum
The following quote is an example of ____________________. "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today." - parallel construction - alliteration - antithesis - onomatopoeia
parallel construction
The form of proof that deals with appeals to personal feelings is called... - pathos - ethos - mythos - logos
pathos
The art of gaining fair and favorable consideration for our point of view is called... - conviction - persuasion - coercion - argumentation
persuasion
A balanced presentation aid has what characteristic? - follows the principle of thirds - uses a lot of color - right to left symmetry - pleasant to the eye
pleasant to the eye
Speeches on propositions of ____________ advocate action and remind us that we should practice what we preach. - persuasion - fact - policy - value
policy
To persuade listeners that they should donate blood at the next campus blood drive you would give a speech on a proposition of... - action - fact - value - policy
policy
What technique is particularly useful for presenting large amounts of statistical information? - presentation aids - exhortation - story telling - demonstration
presentation aids
The ____________ design first convinces listeners that there is a problem and then shows them how to deal with it. - persuasive - problem-solving - refutative - argumentative
problem-solving
The following main points are arranged using ____________ design. I. Crimes have increased dramatically on college campuses over the last few years. II. Crimes could be reduced by requiring key cards for admittance into campus buildings. - refutative - causation - spatial - problem-solving
problem-solving
Which term refers to choosing the correct sounds and accenting the correct syllables in words? - rhythm - dialect - articulation - pronunciation
pronunciation
The audience--those for whom the message is intended--is called the... - encoder - channel - source - receiver
receiver
The ______________ design is appropriate when you need to challenge other views. - refutative - argumentative - motivated sequence - persuasion
recitative
A persuasive design used for arguing disputed propositions is called __________ design. - problem-solving - motivated sequence - refutative - categorical
refutative
Which of these is NOT a recommended way to establish credibility in a speech? - mentioning personal experience with the topic - being well-organized - remaining serious throughout the introduction - acting confident
remaining serious throughout the introduction
A comparison points out __________________; a contrast points out _________________. - differences; similarities - none of the above - similarities; differences - changes; possibilities
similarities; difference
What principle of design are you violating if you cram a great deal of information onto your presentation aid? - visibility - novelty - simplicity - balance
simplicity
What principle of good form is demonstrated by limiting the number of main points in your speech? - balance - order - style - simplicity
simplicity
______________ is the language of the street. - jive - cultural language - jargon - slang
slang
The originator of a message is called the... - encoder - source - message - channel
source
References in a speech to sources used is called... - footnoting - reference listing - MLA format - source citation
source citation
The following main points are arranged using _____________ design. I. The top of the St. Louis Arch contains an enclosed viewing platform. II. The legs of the Arch contain elevators to take visitors to and from the top. III. At the bottom, underneath the Arch, is a gift shop and museum. - sequential - narrative - chronological - spatial
spatial
The speaker's particular goal or the response that the speaker wishes to evoke is called the... - specific purpose - thesis - central idea - general purpose
specific purpose
Which of these should be written in the header of the formal outline, but NOT said out loud at the beginning of the speech? - all of the above - specific purpose - preview - credibility statement
specific purpose
__________________ are numerical facts that describe the size of something, make predictions, illustrate trends, or show relationships. - details - facts - research - statistics
statistics
Generalized assumptions such as "Asians are good at math" are best characterized as... - labeling - stereotypes - response sets - ethnocentrism
stereotypes
The requirement that material in an outline descend in importance from main points to sub-points to sub-subpoints is called... - parallel construction - subordination - coordination - formatting
subordination
Which of these is a purpose of the speech conclusion? - gain credibility for the speaker - apologize for mistakes you made in the speech - explain things the audience might not have understood - summarize the main points of the speech
summarize the main points of the speech
What form of supporting material cites the words or ideas of others? - testimony - example - narrative - definition
testimony
When evaluating Internet research materials, the criteria of authority means that you are evaluating... - the links to other web sites - the credentials of the author and sponsor of the web site - whether there is bias or personal feeling on the site - the breadth and depth of the information on the web site
the credentials of the author and sponsor of the web site
The thesis statement summarizes... - the introduction of the speech - the message of the speech - the speaker's thoughts about the speech - the sources of the speech
the message of the speech
Why should you be careful about using material from personal web pages? - There are no controls over the web address - Personal web pages often do not have a copyright date - Personal web pages are illegal on the internet - There are no controls over what is posted
there are no controls over what is posted
Which of these is NOT a general purpose for a speech? - to inform - to persuade - to celebrate - to demonstrate
to demonstrate
What do effective speakers use to demonstrate to their listeners that they are finished with one point or part of their speeches, and moving onto the next? - subpoints - transitions - passage markers - divination
transitions
The specific purpose statement, "To inform my audience how to make a peanut butter sandwich" would probably fall into what "trap" of poor topic selection? - anachronality - triviality - technicality - promoting illegal activity
triviality
Using personal stories or examples in a speech suggests that you have... - not done enough research on the topic - unique insights on the topic - waited until the last minute to prepare the speech - too little material to fill up the time
unique insights on the topic
A moral principle that suggests an ideal state of being is known as a(n)... - opinion - attitude - value - belief
value
Speeches on propositions of ____________ seek to change the audience's underlying principles that support their attitudes and beliefs. - policy - fact - value - persuasion
value
Facts are information that can be... - categorized - analyzed - verified - detected
verified
______________ are filler words, such as "er," "um," and "you know: that speaker should not use to fill in a pause. - hesitations - vocal distractions - vocal punctuation - pauses
vocal distractions
To motivate listeners, you must tell them... - why you chose to speak on the topic - what you want to accomplish in your speech - why your speech is important to them - You must do all of these to motivate listeners.
why your speech is important to them
A tentative plan illustrating the pattern of your main and supporting points is called a... - formal outline - preparation outline - working outline - key-word outline
working outline
If you make no effort to acquire responsible knowledge, you are telling your audience that... - you know enough to speak on your own knowledge. - you can depend on them to fill in the gaps in your speech. - you don't have much to offer and you really don't care. - they can trust you to give them the best information possible.
you don't have much to offer and you really don't care.