Public Speaking Final
Who is responsible for creating the canons of rhetoric?
Aristotle
Jane feels anxious when she has to communicate with physicians, both in face-to-face interactions and over the telephone. She doesn't experience this type of anxiety when communicating with other types of people. It appears Jane has ___________ Communication Apprehension.
Audience-Based
Which of these is considered a co-culture?
Baby Boomers First Generation college students Registered republicans LGBTQ+ community
I should be paid $50 for mowing the lawn because this lawn is clearly worth $50. This statement is an example of
Begging the Question
Speaking in the passive rather than the active voice will make a speaker's statements clear and assertive instead of indirect and weak.
False
What is the best definition of propaganda?
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a political cause or point of view
Statistically, which type of context-based communication apprehension is an individual least likely to have?
Interpersonal
Which of the following is true of the differences between public speaking and other types of communication?
It is more conversational than written language.
Robin is set to present her Persuasive Policy Speech tomorrow morning. As Robin is rehearsing her speech, she starts to feel anxious. Robin is experiencing which type of public speaking anxiety?
Pre-performance anxiety
Traveling teachers of rhetoric and communication, charged for their services, and were disliked by many who felt they lacked ethical concern.
Sophists
Which of the following best describes the "anxiety stop-time technique?"
The practice of allowing your anxiety to present itself for up to a few minutes until you declare time for confidence to step in
What is the function of a preview statement?
To list your main points in the order you will address them
Jia is 50 years old and has always experienced a high level of anxiety when communicating with others. She feels anxious in most contexts and with most audiences. It is most likely that Jia has:
Trait-like CA
"Bigfoot exists." This is a claim of fact.
True
The words old, thing, big, and bad are all examples of abstract language
True
How should a speaker use primary and secondary sources?
a speech should blend primary and secondary sources
While delivering a passionate speech, the Reverend Jesse Jackson once said, "Down with dope, up with hope." This is an example of:
alliteration
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s use of repetition of the phrase "I have a dream...." is an example of which language strategy?
anaphora
When citing a source orally, what component should the speaker mention?
author date source
Which of the following is a purpose of the speech introduction?
establish credibility state thesis preview main points
Which of the following is an example of an internal distraction?
experiencing anxiety
Which technique can help a speaker prepare his or her speech to be heard rather than read?
experimenting with sentence fragments
If the audience is aware of counterarguments and the speaker raises and refutes them, the speaker risks losing credibility with the audience.
false
Speaking from memory is the most natural way to deliver a message.
false
The four keys to effective audience-centered delivery are: natural, enthusiastic, confident, and entertaining.
false
The more frequently they're used, the more transition and animation effects enhance a presentation and keep audience members focused on the message.
false
To help listeners process information, speakers should present three ideas per presentation aid.
false
What is the term for an example of something that has not yet occurred?
hypothetical example
What are the 3 types of general speech purposes?
informative, persuasive and special occasion
Speaking from manuscript:
is useful when precise messages are required
Which is the most effective transition you could use when moving from one main point to another main point?
now that we have talked about X, let's talk about Y
Mitchell's speech uses frequent repetition and rhythm, and easy to follow sentences. Mitchell is using a(n):
oral style
Seeing as she rewrote the ideas in her own words, Hannah doesn't cite the original author. This is an example of:
plagiarism
If you arrange the main points of your persuasive speech to disprove specific claims of your opponent, it is likely you are using:
refutation pattern
The "six-by-six rule" is consistent with a speaker's need to remain:
simple
While considering the goals of her speech, Sarah has written a ________ that says, "At the end of my presentation, the audience will understand how to donate to the Red Cross and will hopefully make a commitment to volunteering."
specific purpose statement
Which part of your speech should be written first?
speech body
What was the biggest reason the study of rhetoric emerged in Athens in 5th BCE?
to settle civil disputes
Claims of ________ address issues of judgement and the evidence presented tends to be more subjective in nature
value
When is it appropriate to speak from memory?
when delivering a short, special occasion speech