Public Speaking Final
When used for developing the contents of a speech, what does the word support refer to?
A range of strategies that reinforce a central idea
Nearly 75% of all people experience some form of anxiety about having to give a speech in front of others.
True
When speaking, presenters should make sure to do which of the following?
Use silence rather than fillers during pauses in the speech
Which of the following best describes a collectivist culture?
A culture that places the needs and interest of the group above individual desires or motivations.
Which of the following best describes high context culture?
A culture where the people are more likely to use indirect speech and hints to convey meaning.
Which answer best describes the term trait anxiety?
A long-term form of anxiety, often stemming from neuroticism.
If you would like to impress your superior in a work setting, public speaking can help you by
All of these answers.
What is the purpose of a thesis in a speech?
All of these answers.
Which of the following describes a benefit of brainstorming for generating topic ideas?
All of these answers.
Which of the following is a good practice when giving a speech?
All of these answers.
Which of the following tactics can be used to detect online plagiarism?
All of these answers.
Which of these are rules to follow when listening?
All of these answers.
Which of these behaviors are considered to be courteous during a speech?
All of these answers.
A result that is desired; an intention.
purpose
What is a thesis?
A concise summary of the argument or main points, usually one to three sentences long.
Which answer best describes the term conflict of interest?
A situation in which someone in a position of trust, such as a lawyer, politician, or director of a corporation, has competing professional or personal interests.
To overcome nervousness before delivering a speech, speakers should do which of the following?
All of the answers.
Envisioning success is
All of these answers
What are good questions to ask in regard to your thesis?
All of these answers
Which are reasons to engage in ethical behavior in public speaking?
All of these answers
Which of the following is an example of how you can derive credibility during your speech?
All of these answers
Writers should consider which of the following factors when tailoring their speech toward a specific audience?
All of these answers
How is the brainstorming method helpful?
All of these answers.
A student is asked to give a 5-minute persuasive speech to his classmates. When he presents a critique his girlfriend's intimate anatomy, he has all of his classmates laughing so much that only the instructor notices the speech was almost twice its assigned length. Which constraint on topic selection was the only one the speaker did NOT ignore?
Audience
Which of the following transitions are used to highlight similar points in the speech using words including "like", "in addition", and "moreover"?
Equality transitions
Under what circumstances might it be a good idea to hire a personal public-speaking coach?
If reading a book or attending a class seems too formal for you.
If you are speaking to remote locations via video conferencing technology, which of the following is something you should consider?
If there is a time lag that is noticeable to your viewers and how to minimize confusion.
The thesis statement should be presented at which point of the speech?
In the introduction
A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis that is marked by anxiety or fear is known as:
Neurosis
The tendency to pick out aspects of a conversation that support our one's own preexisting beliefs and values.
None of these answers
The final stage in the listening process is
None of these answers.
The thesis statement should be presented at which point of the speech?
None of these answers.
When speaking, presenters should make sure to do which of the following?
None of these answers.
Feeling light-headed, nauseated, forgetful, or inarticulate are all signs of what communication challenge?
Speaking apprehension
Susan names four ingredients for Amy to buy at the grocery store. What is the channel in this example?
Susan's voice and movements
Which of the following describes Millennials?
They came of age at a time marked by an increase in a neoliberal approach to politics and economics.
Which of the following best describes the goal of constructive criticism?
To improve the behavior or behavioral results of a person without using personal attacks.
Which answer best describes a subject; theme; a category or general area of interest?
Topic
Demographics refers to
a person's characteristics, such as age, culture, and occupation.
The conclusion of a speech serves as a bookend to the speech's body, and therefore should be written
after the body.
Crafting a speech is a balance of reinforcing the __________ purpose while being ___________ enough to make a case.
general; specific
The act of copying another person's ideas, texts, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission is known as:
plagiarism
The act of plagiarizing: the copying of another person's ideas, text or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission.
plagiarism
Speech writers who adopt an expository approach when supporting claims in a speech allow speakers to
present all of the background information the audience needs to know to understand the main argument.
When you have built a rapport with your audience so that they leave with an impression of you as good as or better than when you began your speech, that is an example of good
terminal credibility.
The CEO of a corporation gives a speech on first quarter profits to board members. What is the speaker?
the CEO
Ethnicity is
the characteristics of a group of people with common ancestry who share a distinctive culture.
Which of the following is an example of audience feedback?
All of these answers.
A speaker's presentation is structured along the following main points: 1) families with young children do better with older, more patient dogs; 2) families with teenagers often appreciate younger, more athletic dogs; and 3) childless families often prefer dogs that are more affectionate. Based on these main points, the specific purpose of the speaker's speech is
to help families choose a dog with the right traits
Which of the following is an example of racial prejudice?
An HR representative assumes that a person of Chinese heritage will have poor communication skills.
Which of the following is an example of an effect of anxiety?
Feeling faint.
Explicit or definite.
specific
What is the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct?
Ethics
Which of the following is NOT a type of public speaking?
Exploratory
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event is know as:
Anxiety
How can you assess summative knowledge?
Ask the audience to complete a questionnaire or use an Audience Response System at the end.
Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal response?
Body posture.
What is the ordering principle for supporting memory?
Create an organizational scheme, then position ideas using the scheme for the listeners.
Which of the following describes the storage stage in the formation and retrieval of memory?
Creates a permanent record of the encoded information.
Which of the following represents the best way to convert the statements from a sentence outline about electric cars into speaking notes? 1. Electric cars protect the environment by reducing the need to drill for oil in environmentally sensitive regions. 2. Electric cars help protect the earth by reducing carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
Environment benefits - reduces drilling, carbon emissions
Ethical speakers typically practice which of the following behaviors when presenting to audiences?
Ethical speakers give appropriate attribution or credit as necessary
Which of the following is an example of how to advance your career using public speaking?
Gain publicity by bringing your message to a wider audience.
Which of the following is the most important consideration when choosing between a sentence outline and note cards for delivering your speech?
If you use a sentence outline, you will end up reading to your audience rather than speaking to them.
Which of the following is an effect of situational anxiety?
Increase in blood pressure.
What makes a persuasive speech different from an informative style of speech?
It is intended to reinforce or change a listener's feelings, ideas, or behavior.
Why does it benefit a speaker to consider the psychology of their audience?
Knowing the audience's starting point makes it easier to get them to accept a particular idea or take an action.
Which of the following is NOT an example of some of the benefits of learning about and participating in public speaking?
Less effort spent on creating speeches
Which of the following is an effect of situational anxiety?
None of these answers.
Which of the following statements is true?
None of these answers.
A skilled and eloquent public speaker
Orator
What term best describes declaring oneself disqualified to act?
Recuse
Speakers should do which of the following to avoid intimidating audiences?
Refrain from using abusive language
An audience member who practices active listening during a presentation generally exhibits which of the following behaviors?
Refrains from texting or chatting on phones
Dr. Herbert Benson is credited for coining the term ____________ in 1975.
Relaxation response
Which of the following examples best describes the editing process?
Rewriting awkward phrasing or parts throughout the speech
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
Rhetoric
Which answer best describes the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant?
Scope
The specific purpose of a speech occupies which level of the inverted pyramid model of persuasive speaking?
The level that fuses the topic and the general purpose
Which audience size enables a speaker to develop a less formal, more interactive speech?
Small
Which of the following statements is true?
Some nervousness can make your speech better.
Which of the following is a description of how public speaking will improve your critical thinking skills?
Tailoring your message to your audience's needs will improve general communication skills.
Which of the following is the best topic to choose for a speech to high school students?
Test-taking strategies
Which of the following will help determine how narrow or broad your scope should be?
The amount of time allotted for your speech.
During a long sermon, a 10-year-old child annoys nearby adults by constantly whining about being hungry and bored. What type(s) of noise are the adults and the child experiencing?
The child is experiencing physiological noise and the adults are experiencing physical noise.
What is guided meditation?
The guiding of an individual into a beneficial state of consciousness by another's voice.
What characterizes the Baby Boom generation?
They are associated with a rejection or redefinition of traditional values
If the topic of your speech is, for example, "How to run a successful small business through the utilization of social media platforms," what is the corresponding general purpose of this speech?
To instruct.
Which type of communication apprehension is NOT related to speaking in front of an audience?
Trait anxiety
How is trait anxiety different from situational anxiety?
Trait anxiety is a long-term form of anxiety that may be the result of neurosis.
Why should you consider your audience's formal and self-directed education when giving a presentation?
Your audience may not know about something that is very obvious to you.
To end the speech on a high note, and ensure the audience remembers the main points of the presentation, the speaker should share
a quote or anecdote.
If an audience member is watching a speech on youtube.com, which of the following best describes the channel?
asynchronous computer mediated digital channel
An example of a method to gracefully receive criticism is
be open-minded that others may see something you do not
An example of a method to gracefully receive criticism is
be open-minded that others may see something you do not.
Formative knowledge is
knowledge that is forming in the mind of the audience during the speech.
