public speaking quiz review

when your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is

a way to make a difference in something we care about

learning how to deal with stress, is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom speech because it

both is written as a fragment instead of as a full infinitive phrase and does not include a reference to the audience

a voter without a ballot is like a soldier without a bullet, is an example of

both simile and parallelism

which of the following strategies is least likely to help you deal with nervousness in your speech

concentrating on your stage fright

as your textbook explains___________ meaning gives words their emotional power

connotative

using expert testimony is an excellent way to lend _______ to your speeches

credibility

because speechmaking is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak

ethically

accomplished speakers consider ___________ the very life of the speech

examples

According to your textbook, if you quoted Steven Covey, a professor at Brigham Young University and author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, on the principles of effective time management, what kind of testimony would you be using?

expert

T/F public speaking requires the same method of delivery as ordinary conversation

false

T/F the channel is the room in which speech communication takes place

false

T/F using the power of visualization to control stage fright means that you should approach your speech as a performance in which the audience is looking for perfection

false

the three kinds of plagiarism disused in your textbook are

global plagiarism, patchwork plagiarism, and incremental plagiarism

Jeff began his speech by saying: Imagine that you are on a deserted island—palm trees sway in the breeze, the warm sun is on your face, and the smell of tropical flowers is in the air. Suddenly, the sound of distant drums breaks your euphoria. What do you do—panic? What would you do if you found yourself in such a situation? What kind of supporting material did Jeff use in his introduction?

hypothetical example

according to your textbook, an ______ is an imaginary story that makes a general point

hypothetical example

when the general purpose of your speech is to _________, you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer

inform

a ringing cell phone or an audience member browsing the web on her laptop during a speech are examples of which element in the speech communication process

interference

as your textbook explains, examples help a speaker

reinforce ideas, personalize ideas, clarofy ideas

according to your textbook, when you use statistics in a speech, you should usually

round off complicated statistics

Ryan located three excellent sources for his persuasive speech. He copied long sections from each source word for word, strung them together with a few transitions, and mentioned the sources of his information in passing. Which of the following statements best describes Ryan's situation?

ryan is guilty of patchwork plagiarism

a listener's ethical obligation to avoid prejudging a speaker means that a listener shoudl

strive to understand the speaker before criticizing his or her ideas

Tanya went to the beach instead of staying in town and working on her speech. When she realized how soon the speech was due, she asked a friend who had already taken public speaking to loan her an old outline, which she used verbatim for her class speech. Which of the following statements best describes Tanya's actions?

tanya is guilty of global plagiarism

what is the mean in the following set of numbers: 100, 300, 500, 500, 600

400

what is the mode in the following set of numbers: 300, 400, 400, 600, 800

400

As Christopher delivered his speech, he noticed that some members of his audience looked confused as he explained one of his main points. As a result, he slowed down and explained the point again. In this case, Christopher was

adapting to audience feedback

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

alliteration

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

alliteratoin

ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country, is an example fo

antithesis

the most effective order of main points in a speech depends above all on your topic, purpose, and

audience

Asad was giving an interesting speech about the earliest astronomical observatories—a subject he was very excited about—when he misidentified the founder of the Istanbul observatory. When he realized his mistake, he corrected it, but then he felt flustered and wasn't as confident for the rest of his speech. What advice from your textbook should Asad keep in mind?

audiences focus more on a speaker's ideas than on details of his or her deliver, most of a speaker's nervousness isn't visible to the audience, there is no such thing as a perfect speech

When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, "I won't learn anything from this teacher." Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening?

avoid prejudging the speaker

"Surgeons and their wives deserve the financial protection offered by these caps on monetary awards in malpractice suits." This statement violates which of the guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender

Having spent two years working in a television newsroom, Madison decided to give her informative speech on that topic. Because she knew a lot about it and was comfortable speaking to an audience, she didn't spend much time preparing. As a result, her speech was poorly organized, ran overtime, and did not have a clear message. Which guideline for ethical public speaking discussed in your textbook did Madison fail to live up to?

be fully prepared for each speech

which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guild line for ethical speechmaking

be fully prepared for each speech

which of the following words is the most concrete and specific

beethoven's ninth symphony

the __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech

body

according to your textbook, the specific purpose for a speech should

both include a reference to the audience and be written as a full infinitive phrase

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

central idea

according to your textbook, brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble

choosing a speech topic

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history of chocolate: I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico as a drink by the Aztecs. II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs. III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s. IV. Chocolate's popularity and uses continue to expand today. These main points are arranged in __________ order.

chronological

jackson has been a rodeo fan since childhood. in his informative speech, he gave a presentation with the following main points. jackson's points were arranged in ______________ order I. rodeos began in the old west as contests of skill among cowboys during cattle roundups II. by 1920, rodeos had become a popular spectator sport for the general public III. today, rodeos combine traditional western events with a circuslike atmosphere and the marketing techniques of big business

chronological

phrases such as dry as a bone, clear as a bell, dark as night, and smart as a whip, should be avoided in speeches because they are

cliches

after choosing a topic, what is the next step of speech preparation

determining the general purpose

our mission is to right wrong, to do justice, and to serve humanity, is an example of

parallelism

according to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? in discussing the extent of the problem, we will look at the number of parents who dont vaccinate their children, the reasons they give for their decision, and the number of children who have become sick or died as a result

internal preview

identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: to inform my audience about the solar system

its too general

Jerome found several excellent sources for his informative speech. He pulled key information from them, blended those ideas into his own perspective, and cited his sources when he presented the speech. Which of the following statements best describes this situation?

jerome is ethical because he cited his sources and used them to develop his own slant on the topic

For his informative speech, Douglas told his classmates how to get free food at a drive-through restaurant. Rather than focusing on legitimate deals, such as student discounts or coupons, Douglas talked about ways to trick employees into believing you had already paid for food when you had not. His instructor gave the speech a poor grade because it violated the ethical criteria for public speaking presented in your textbook. The guideline Douglas violated was:

make sure your goals are ethically sound

my grandmother is the glue that holds our family together, is an example of

metaphor

many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. these skills includ

organizing your thoughts logically, tailoring your message to your audience, adapting to listener feedback

In his speech about natural disasters, Paul included the following statement: Floods are psychologically as well as physically devastating. As one local flood victim told me, "It is a helpless feeling to see the water continue to rise—to see it wash away your home, to see it wash away your life. I just feel like giving up." According to your textbook, what kind of supporting material did Paul use?

peer testimony

A soccer player herself, Jenine is very concerned about the growing number of serious injuries at all levels of the sport. When the time came for her persuasive speech, she presented a speech with the following main points: I. In the past ten years serious soccer injuries have risen dramatically among players of all ages and skill levels. II. The best way to control this problem is through changes in rules and training. Jenine's main points were arranged in __________ order

problem-solution

Here are the main points for a speech about the components of a medieval coat of armor I. the head was protected by a helmet II. the torso was protected by shoulder pieces, palates, a breastplate, a skirt of tasses, and a tuille III. the arms and hands were protected by brassard, elbow pieces, and gauntlets IV. the legs and feel were protected by cuisses, knee pieces, jambeaux, and sollerets These main points are arranged in __________ order.

spatial

to inform my audience about the contributions of Navajo code talkers to the US military during WWII, is an example of a

specific purpose

to inform my audience about the history of the super bowl, is an example of a

specific purpose

to inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of hodgkin's disease, is an example of a

specific purpose

which of the following organization patterns is used more than any other method of speech organization because of its applicability to almost any subject

topical

which organization method is used in a speech with the following main points I. As a social worker, Jane Addams founded the settlement house movement in Chicago. II. As a reformer, Jane Addams campaigned for child-labor laws, unemployment compensation, and better public sanitation. III. As a suffragist, Jane Addams fought to give women the vote. IV. As a writer, Jane Addams is best known for her autobiographical Twenty Years at Hull House.

topical

now that wee have seen the causes of unrest in central Africa, we shall turn to their effects, is an example of an

transition

T/F your goal in public speaking is to have your intended message be the message that is actually communicated

true

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 accurately, use language vividly