Public Speaking: Final Review Questions

alliteration

"The flickering light of the fire revealed the fearful faces of the campers" is an example of

persuasive

An appeal to action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) ________ speech.

?

If Robert Downey Jr. were to deliver a speech about developments in particle physics, his main task in the introduction of his speech would probably be to

imagery and rhythm.

To use language vividly, your textbook recommends that speakers employ testimony and examples. antithesis and parallelism. imagery and rhythm. concrete words and quotations. metaphor and rhyme.

a credibility statement

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

Label the introduction, body, and conclusion.

Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for a preparation outline? Use parallel wording for subpoints and sub-subpoints. Label the introduction, body, and conclusion. Identify connectives with Roman numerals. Position the title so it appears immediately before the central idea. Include a startling statement in the introduction to get attention.

All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline? a specific purpose statement the central idea the bibliography transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries All of these answers are correct.

Muse

Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific? musical group entertainment rock band human activity Muse

aspirin

Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific? nonprescription medicine medicine aspirin chemical compound painkiller

use a different pattern of wording for each main point

Your textbook recommends each of the following for preparing main points except

credibility

________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Kinesics

________ is the study of body motions as a form of communication. Mimetics Physiography Kinesics Anatomics Gesturals

Both simile and alliteration.

"A dream deferred dries up like a raisin in the sun" is an example of alliteration. metaphor. Both simile and alliteration. All of these answers are correct. simile.

alliteration.

"Solving the problem of video-game addiction in children involves a combination of supervision, support, and substitution" is an example of

appeal to action

A(n) ________ is most appropriate in the conclusion of a persuasive speech.

dissolve

According to your textbook, when a speaker concludes a speech by fading out on an emotional note, she or he is using a ________ ending.

All of these answers are correct.

Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker solidify the structure of a speech. ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another. All of these answers are correct. judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed. Both ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another and solidify the structure of a speech.

persuasive

Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing ________ speeches.

pitch.

The relative highness or lowness of sounds produced by the human voice is called rate. pitch. quality. volume. tone.

crescendo

According to your textbook, a(n) ________ ending is a conclusion that builds force until reaching a peak of power and intensity.

connotative

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

chronological

Sheila had been making pottery for several years. In her informative speech, she gave a presentation with the following main points. I. The first step in making pottery is preparing the clay. II. The second step in making pottery is shaping the clay. III. The third step in making pottery is decorating and glazing the clay. IV. The fourth step in making pottery is firing the finished product. Sheila's points were arranged in ________ order.

simile.

"The Philippine Islands look like giant pieces of broken emerald that were dropped into the South China Sea by some giant" is an example of parallelism. simile rhythm. repetition. metaphor.

Both repetition and alliteration.

"We will read all these names. We will linger over them. We will learn their stories, and we will weep" is an example of alliteration. Both repetition and alliteration. repetition. simile. All of these answers are correct.

repetition

"When you see your street, see my street; when you see your house, see my house; when you see your children, see my children" is an example of

relevant to the speech.

A catchy speech title is fine as long as it is written as a full sentence. phrased as a question. Both relevant to the speech and written as a full sentence. All of these answers are correct. relevant to the speech.

topical or chronological

A speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience how to take pictures like a professional" would most likely be arranged in ________ order.

signpost

According to your textbook, a phrase such as "Be sure to keep this in mind . . ." that focuses attention on a key idea in a speech is called a(n)

includes the quotations a speaker plans to use.

According to your textbook, a speaking outline usually

internal summary

According to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of which kind of connective? As we have seen so far, ignorance about the disease and how it spreads, cultural norms that make it nearly impossible for women to protect themselves, and rampant poverty all contribute to the rapid growth of AIDS among women in Africa.

internal summary

According to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body of the speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? Let's pause for a moment to see what we have found thus far. First we have seen that America's criminal justice system does not effectively deter crime. Second we have seen that prison programs to rehabilitate criminals have failed.

gives meaning to events.

According to your textbook, language is important because it All of these answers are correct. gives meaning to events. has unambiguous connotations. is separate from thought. mirrors reality.

Both can lend dramatic impact to a statement when they are well timed and should occur at the ends of thought units, not in the middle.

According to your textbook, pauses Both can lend dramatic impact to a statement when they are well timed and should occur at the ends of thought units, not in the middle. ought to be avoided when giving an informative speech. All of these answers are correct. can lend dramatic impact to a statement when they are well timed. should occur at the ends of thought units, not in the middle.

articulation

According to your textbook, saying "lemme" instead of "let me" is an error in

All of these answers are correct.

According to your textbook, the best rate of speech depends on the mood the speaker is trying to create. vocal attributes of the speaker. Both vocal attributes of the speaker and mood the speaker is trying to create. All of these answers are correct. composition of the audience.

preview statement

According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) ________.In order for you to understand why the mariachi are significant to Hispanic culture, I will give you a brief overview of the history of the mariachi, their style of dress, and the ways they are used in entertainment today.

help the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience.

According to your textbook, the main reason to keep a speaking outline brief is to make the speech clearer for the audience. ensure that the outline fits on a single note card. make it easier for the speaker to gesture. help the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience. help the speaker feel more confident and secure.

antithesis

"We must put an end to war-or war will put an end to us" is an example of

previews the main points in the body.

According to your textbook, the last part of a speech introduction usually

written in full sentences.

As explained in your textbook, subpoints in a preparation outline should be written in full sentences. indicated by Roman numerals. indented farther to the left than main points. written in key words to jog the memory. listed just before the conclusion.

All of these answers are correct.

According to your textbook, the skilled extemporaneous speaker Both prepares and practices the speech carefully and uses brief notes while delivering the speech. uses brief notes while delivering the speech. prepares and practices the speech carefully. All of these answers are correct. has a conversational tone.

?

According to your textbook, when making a preparation outline, you should state the specific purpose as a separate unit before the outline itself. indicate the introduction, body, and conclusion with Roman numerals. All of these answers are correct. Incorrect label transitions and internal summaries. Both label transitions and internal summaries and state the specific purpose as a separate unit before the outline itself.

dialect.

According to your textbook, when people in one region of the country say "greazy," while people in another region of the country say "greasy," the difference is a matter of intonation. verbalization. enunciation. dialect. inflection.

Both rehearse using the computer and software you will use on the day of the speech and rehearse using your webcam to check how the speech comes across online.

According to your textbook, when practicing a speech for the online environment, you should Both rehearse using the computer and software you will use on the day of the speech and rehearse using your webcam to check how the speech comes across online. All of these answers are correct. rehearse so thoroughly than you can deliver the speech entirely from memory. rehearse using the computer and software you will use on the day of the speech. rehearse using your webcam to check how the speech comes across online.

Both transitions and a bibliography.

According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a preparation outline? research notes Both transitions and a bibliography. All of these answers are correct. transitions a bibliography

All of these answers are correct.

According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a speaking outline? Both key words or phrases to jog the speaker's memory and cues for delivering the speech. key words or phrases to jog the speaker's memory statistics and quotations that might be easily forgotten All of these answers are correct. cues for delivering the speech

After Thales, Aristotle was the major figure in ancient meteorology.

Arranged below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the second subpoint? The science of meteorology first developed in ancient Greece. In 640 b.c., Thales identified the winter and summer solstices. Aristotle presented his theories in a book called Meteorologica. Meteorologica was written around 340 b.c. After Thales, Aristotle was the major figure in ancient meteorology.

Over the years, people have tried many remedies to combat the common cold.

Arranged in random order below are a main point, one subpoint, and three sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point? Another remedy was soaking the patient with huge quantities of baking soda dissolved in water. One remedy was bleeding the patient by taking out a pint or two of blood. Included among those remedies are some highly bizarre-and even dangerous-practices. A third remedy was wrapping the patient's neck with a piece of flannel soaked in foul-smelling salve. Over the years, people have tried many remedies to combat the common cold.

Two types of skin cancer are melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.

Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point? Of all skin cancers diagnosed in the U.S., only 4 percent are melanoma. Each year about 9,700 people die from melanoma in the U.S. Two types of skin cancer are melanoma and basal cell carcinoma. Melanoma is the least common but most deadly form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer.

Phobias can develop either in childhood or adulthood.

Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point? Phobias can develop either in childhood or adulthood. One example of this kind of phobia is the child who is bitten by a dog and who remains fearful of dogs thereafter. Another example is the child who develops a fear of heights after falling off a ladder. Most phobias begin in childhood, usually after a frightening experience. Some phobias seem to develop suddenly in adulthood without any apparent cause.

Both highlighting of key phrases and words such as "pause."

As discussed in your textbook, delivery cues on a speaking outline may include highlighting of key phrases. words such as "pause." All of these answers are correct. Both highlighting of key phrases and words such as "pause." bibliographic citations.

causal

Because of his family's medical history, Alan decided to give his informative speech on sickle-cell anemia. When he finished work on the speech, it had the following main points. I. Sickle-cell anemia is a hereditary blood disease caused by abnormal blood cells. II. The effects of sickle-cell anemia include liver damage, blindness, paralysis, and early death. Alan's main points were arranged in ________ order.

persuasive

Creating goodwill is especially important in the introduction of a(n) ________ speech.

tell the audience how nervous he is about impromptu speaking.

Diego needs to make an impromptu response to another speaker at a staff meeting. Your textbook recommends that he should do all of the following except maintain eye contact with the audience. tell the audience how nervous he is about impromptu speaking. use signposts to help the audience keep track of his ideas. state the point he wishes to make. state the point he is answering.

spatial

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear. I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal. II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones. III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve.These main points are arranged in ________ order.

topical

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the book To Kill a Mockingbird. I. To Kill a Mockingbird was the first, and only, novel written by Harper Lee. II. To Kill a Mockingbird won a Pulitzer Prize for literature and became a modern classic. III. To Kill a Mockingbird has been banned by some public schools because of its themes.According to your textbook, these main points are arranged in ________ order.

the main points don't divide the topic consistently

How do the following main points for a speech about the achievements of Ida Wells-Barnett violate the guidelines presented in your textbook for organizing main points? I. As a teacher, Wells-Barnett spoke out against inferior school facilities for African-American children. II. As a journalist, Wells-Barnett campaigned against lynching. III. In the early 20th century, Wells-Barnett expanded her activities.

chronological

If the following connective were used between the last two main points in an informative speech, the speech would most likely be organized in ________ order. So far we have seen that the earliest roller coasters were developed in Russia and by the mid-1920s were very popular throughout the United States. Today, U.S. amusement parks attract millions of visitors because of their adventurous roller coasters. Let's take a look now at what the future holds for roller coasters.

problem-solution

If the following transition were used in a persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be organized in ________ order. Now that I've told you about declining voter involvement in this country, let's look at what we can do about it.

definition

If you were giving an informative speech to your classmates on the subject of fracking, you would probably include a ________ in your introduction.

alliteration.

In his speech on the importance of regular exercise, Aymil stated, "Taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle requires three commitments: discipline, determination, and desire." In this statement, Aymil used simile. alliteration. antithesis. metaphor. repetition.

establish credibility

In the introduction to his speech on the art of digital photography, Terrance mentioned that he works part-time at a camera shop and has had some of his pictures printed in the newspaper. By sharing this information with his audience, Terrance was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech introduction?

inflection

It is the ________ of your voice that reveals whether you are asking a question or making a statement, whether you are being sincere or sarcastic. resonance rate spontaneity variety inflection

arouse an emotional response.

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.

Martina wants her audience to understand the fear and isolation experienced by people in the military who are victims of sexual assault. In additions to strong supporting materials, she has decided to use words with connotative meanings because they will help her arouse an emotional response. have stronger delivery. appear as impartial as possible. enhance her credibility. increase his accuracy.

All of these answers are correct.

The Dean of Students is introducing a new campus policy on alcohol use. After the presentation, he will respond to questions from students, local residents, and reporters. To prepare for this question-and-answer session, the Dean should All of these answers are correct. Both ask his staff to anticipate potential questions and write out answers to potential questions. practice the delivery of his answers. write out answers to potential questions. ask his staff to anticipate potential questions.

establishing the speaker's credibility

The following passage from a speech introduction is an example of ________.After attending a seminar on currency security, I became fascinated by the technology developed by the Treasury Department to prevent the counterfeiting of paper money. I learned more about the subject by reading information from the Treasury Department, as well as by interviewing Donna Marshall, a security expert at Bank of America.

relating the topic to the audience

Victoria began the introduction of her persuasive speech with these words:Think back to the number of times you've taken an antibiotic in your life. Antibiotics have probably helped cure your ear infections, your strep throats, and more. But what if you got one of those diseases today and the antibiotics that used to cure them didn't work anymore? Or what if you got a skin infection and died because there was no antibiotic your doctor could use to treat it?What method for gaining attention and interest did Victoria use?

Record the speech to check how it sounds.

What advice does your textbook give for practicing speech delivery? Prepare a speaking outline at the end of your rehearsal process. Try to limit yourself to a single practice session. Record the speech to check how it sounds. All of these answers are correct. Both record the speech to check how it sounds and try to limit yourself to a single practice session.

Both gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion and gestures should appear natural and spontaneous.

What does your textbook advise regarding the use of gestures in a speech? Gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion. Speakers should have a vast number of graceful gestures. All of these answers are correct. Gestures should appear natural and spontaneous. Both gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion and gestures should appear natural and spontaneous.

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

What does your textbook recommend as the first step of practicing delivery? Prepare your speaking outline so it is brief and easy to read at a glance. Go through your preparation outline aloud to see if what is written works orally. Rehearse your speech in front of a mirror to check your body language. Record your speech and listen to it so you can refine your delivery.

Rehearse under conditions as close as possible to the actual speech situation.

What does your textbook recommend regarding the last step of practicing delivery for a speech? Listen to a tape of the speech and make last-minute changes in it. Prepare your speaking outline so it is brief and easy to read at a glance. Time yourself as you practice the speech out loud and as you use visual aids. Practice the speech in front of a mirror to check your body language. Rehearse under conditions as close as possible to the actual speech situation.

Speakers should look at the audience about 80 to 90 percent of the time they are talking.

What does your textbook say about eye contact for public speakers who address audiences in the United States? Speakers who establish strong eye contact with the audience lose credibility as a result. Speakers should look at the audience about 80 to 90 percent of the time they are talking. In classroom speeches, it is most important to maintain steady eye contact with the instructor. Even with a large audience, engaging the eyes of each person is preferable to scanning the audience in general. To appear credible and trustworthy, a speaker should gaze intently at one section of the audience.

All of these answers are correct.

When Cody creates a speaking outline for his informative speech on hockey, he should write out quotations he plans to use in the speech. All of these answers are correct. Both include cues for delivering the speech and write out quotations he plans to use in the speech. include cues for delivering the speech. follow the visual framework of the preparation outline.

She did not use language appropriately.

When Tami introduced the new university president to a group of distinguished alumni, she closed her remarks by saying, "You folks are really going to like this new Prez." Afterward, the event organizer told Tami that in the future she should use more formal language when speaking on such an occasion. Which of the following statements best describes Tami's error?

spatial order

When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in

All of these answers are correct.

When preparing a speaking outline, you should follow the visual framework of the preparation outline. All of these answers are correct. keep the outline as brief as possible. Both make sure the outline is plainly legible and keep the outline as brief as possible. make sure the outline is plainly legible.

Both reveal the topic of the speech and preview the main points of the speech.

When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually support the central idea with evidence. Both reveal the topic of the speech and preview the main points of the speech. reveal the topic of the speech. All of these answers are correct. preview the main points of the speech.

Both experiment with different openings until you find the best one and practice your introduction until you can deliver it with strong eye contact.

When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you start delivering your introduction while you are walking to the front of the room. practice your introduction until you can deliver it with strong eye contact. All of these answers are correct. experiment with different openings until you find the best one. Both experiment with different openings until you find the best one and practice your introduction until you can deliver it with strong eye contact.

chronological order

When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in

gaining the attention of the audience.

When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of

Both take time to arrange your notes how you want them and stand quietly and wait to make sure everyone is paying attention.

When you get to the lectern at the start of a speech, you should create a bond with the audience by acknowledging your nervousness. take time to arrange your notes how you want them. Both take time to arrange your notes how you want them and stand quietly and wait to make sure everyone is paying attention. stand quietly and wait to make sure everyone is paying attention. All of these answers are correct.

spatial

Which method of organization is used in the following main points? I. The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, is about as thick as a sheet of paper. II. The middle layer of the skin, the dermis, is 15 to 40 times thicker than the epidermis. III. The innermost layer of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, is by far the thickest layer.

preview the body

Which objective of a good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement?Today we're going to look at the three parts that go into making a skateboard-the plank, the wheels, and the "truck."

All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriately? Use language appropriate to the speaker. Use language appropriate to the audience. Use language appropriate to the topic. All of these answers are correct Both use language appropriate to the topic and use language appropriate to the audience.

Both it encourages a conversational quality in a speaker's delivery and it allows greater spontaneity than does speaking from a manuscript.

Which of the following does your textbook mention as an advantage of extemporaneous delivery? It encourages a conversational quality in a speaker's delivery. Both it encourages a conversational quality in a speaker's delivery and it allows greater spontaneity than does speaking from a manuscript. It requires little or no preparation before the speech is given. It allows greater spontaneity than does speaking from a manuscript. All of these answers are correct.

Look into the camera as if the audience were right in front of you.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for adapting your nonverbal communication to the online environment? Keep your hands close to your face so the audience can see them. Both walk around the room to create visual variety for your audience and keep your hands close to your face so the audience can see them. Walk around the room to create visual variety for your audience. Look into the camera as if the audience were right in front of you.

Both adapt your nonverbal communication to the online environment and have a backup plan in case there are technological problems.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for giving an effective online speech? Adapt your nonverbal communication to the online environment. Have a backup plan in case there are technological problems. All of these answers are correct. Both adapt your nonverbal communication to the online environment and have a backup plan in case there are technological problems. Speak more slowly than you would for an in-person speech.

Research shows that there are both advantages and disadvantages to day care.

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of day care for your child. Is day care good for children? Research shows that there are both advantages and disadvantages to day care. Myths about day care. The pros and cons of day care: research results.

Many movie special effects are created with computer-generated graphics.

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? Many movie special effects are created with computer-generated graphics. Computer-generated graphics. How are special effects created with computer-generated graphics? Computer-generated graphics as special effects. The use of computer-generated graphics to create special effects in movies.

Smallpox poses a real danger to the United States.

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? Smallpox poses a real danger to the United States. Smallpox: a genuine danger to the United States. What is the danger of smallpox in the United States? The danger of smallpox in the United States. Smallpox.

Both use language appropriately and use language clearly.

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking? Use language clearly. Use language appropriately. Use language technically. All of these answers are correct. Both use language appropriately and use language clearly.

All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a way to use language clearly? All of these answers are correct. Both use familiar words and choose concrete words. Eliminate clutter. Use familiar words. Choose concrete words.

writing

Which of the following words is the most general and abstract?

a reference to the introduction

Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?

a restatement of the central idea

Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?

problem-solution

Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. Many citizens are victimized every year by incompetent lawyers. II. A bill requiring lawyers to stand for recertification every 10 years will do much to help solve the problem.

topical

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the central idea "There are five basic positions of the feet in ballet"?

topical

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience of the four factors that make a classic car collectible"?

internal summary.

While working on the body of your speech, you realize that the steps of the process you just explained are fairly complex. You decide that you need to review those steps before moving on to the next main point. To accomplish this task, you would probably add a(n)