public speaking test 2

you should usually avoid using detailed examples because they will bore your audience

false

the primary rule of using gestures in a speech is to gesture frequently and emphatically so listeners notice what you are doing

false- the primary rule is that whatever gestures you makes should not draw attention to themselves or distract from your message

An ____________ speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation.

impromptu

_________ is based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words

nonverbal communication

when using statistics in a speech, you should

round off complicated statistics, identify the sources of your statistics, and use statistics sparingly

____________ order is a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern.

spatial

the three kind of supporting materials discussed in your textbook are

statistics, examples, and testimony

Click on the preview statement in the following passage: Picture this: you're filling out an application. It asks for name, sex, eye color, hair color, height, weight, and so on--the commonly requested personal information. (1)Are you renewing your driver's license? Filling out a job application? Or maybe creating an ad for the singles column? In fact, you are not doing any of these things. Rather, you are designing your next child. (2)Some of you may wonder if such a scenario could ever be possible. But in fact the day of the designed child is getting closer to reality every day. There are already clinics whose procedures can dramatically increase the chances of having a baby of the sex you select. (3)With the amazing rate of advancement in genetic technology, who knows where the next steps will take us? Will you some day be able to order a baby like you now order a car? Today, I would like to discuss this possibili

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Sloppy ____________ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly.

articulation

Here are the main points for a speech about the major steps of treating a person in shock. I. First, you must position the victim to prevent further injury. II. Second, you need to keep the victim warm. III. Third, you should administer fluids if the victim is conscious. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.

chronological

if your specific purpose statement were, "To inform my audience about the four major steps in building a loft," you would probably organize your speech in ________ order

chronological

the conclusion should normally make up about 20 to 25 percent of your speech

false

which of the following does your textbook recommend for relating the subject directly to your audience in an informative speech?

tie your topic into the audience's interest and concerns, tell the audience why your message is important to them, and speak in personal terms such as "you" and "your"

the most effective order of main points in a speech depends on your

topic, purpose, and audience

Here are the main points for a speech about swing music: I. Swing music involves a slight rhythmic hesitation. II. Swing music is rooted in jazz forms such as ragtime and blues. III. Swing music is closely identified with the "Big Band" sound. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.

topical

___________ order results when you divide the speech topic into subtopics, each of which becomes a main point in the speech

topical

Here are the main points for an informative speech: I. In 1827 the Cherokee tribe of Georgia declared themselves an independent state. II. From 1828 to 1834 the Georgia legislature passed laws that destroyed the Cherokee political structure. III. During the winter of 1838 the Cherokee were driven out of Georgia in a tragic march along a route that became known as the Trail of Tears. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.

chronological

"To inform my audience about three major theories about global warming" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

concept- if it were about the growth of global warming, then it would be a speech about an event

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)

teacher

a _________ example is a specific case referred to in passing to illustrate a point

brief

Here are the main points for an informative speech about hospital-acquired infections: I. Over the past 20 years the rate of hospital-acquired infections has increased dramatically. II. The two major causes for this increase are poor sanitary procedures in hospitals and the emergence of new strains of infections. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.

causal

If the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? As I shall explain next, solving the problem of groundwater contamination involves two steps: limiting new development and requiring builders to use more efficient septic systems.

internal preview

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? So far we have learned that Sor Juana was a Mexican nun who lived during the 17th century and that she was exceptionally educated for a woman of her time.

internal summary

to restate or summarize a source's ideas in one's own words is to

paraphrase

Which is the transition in the following speech passage: (1)Beans were second only to corn in the Aztec diet. Tomatoes, avocadoes, and several varieties of squash were also common. Dogs, turkeys, and Muscovy ducks were the only domesticated animals in ancient Mesoamerica. (2)All of these were used for food, but they made only minor contributions to the Aztec diet. (3)Now that we have learned about the diet of the Aztecs, let's turn to their religion. Religion touched the life of every man, woman, and child in the Aztec world. (4)In purpose and practice, Aztec religion revolved around the forces of nature that affected human existence on a daily basis."

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when preparing main points for a speech, you should

balance the amount of time devoted to each point

the main purpose of using statistics in a speech is to make the speech more vivid

false

_________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind

goodwill

when you end your speech, you should

maintain eye contact for a few moments after you stop talking, collect your notes and any visual aids you may have used, and maintain a cool, collected demeanor as you return to your seat

As Mark Twain noted, "The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed ____________."

pause

"To inform my audience about the four major steps in body piercing" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

process

Violating the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language is an error in ____________.

pronunciation

Words such as "First," "Next," "Finally," and "Above all" are often used as ____________ to indicate where a speaker is in the speech or to help focus attention on key issues.

signposts

If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major land regions in Spain," you would probably organize your speech in

spatial order

which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose, "To inform my audience about the four major elements in a landscape painting"?

topical

"conversational quality" refers to speech delivery that sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed

true

Which is the internal preview in the following excerpt from a student speech: (1)In examining the effects of compulsive gambling, we will focus on how it harms the individual, the family, and society. According to the article entitled "Pathological Gambling and the Family," individuals gamble to escape the pressures of everyday life and family responsibility. (2)As a person becomes more and more addicted to gambling, he or she becomes preoccupied and intolerant of losing. He or she may experience headaches, backaches, insomnia, digestive problems, and dramatic increases in blood pressure. In addition to the effects on the gambler, the impact of this addiction on the family can be devastating. (3)According to Jennifer Vogel in her book Crapped Out, the family suffers in numerous ways when a member is a compulsive gambler. Family members may be threatened by loan sharks, and household possessions may be sold off to pay

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the best rate for effective public speaking is 110 words per minute

false- there is no uniform rate for effective public speaking

as explained in your textbook, words or phrases that indicate when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving to another are called bridges

false- transitions

Using jargon is usually an effective way to relate to your audience when giving an informative speech.

false- using jargon, which is the specialized or technical language of a particular group, should be avoided when speaking to a general audience

as your textbook explains, upon reaching the lectern to start a speech, you should

make eye contact with your listeners

"To inform my audience about the major features of a digital camera" is a specific purpose statement for a informative speech about a(n)

object

according to your textbook, if you quoted your sixteen-year old niece on the impact of media violence on high-school students, you would be using _________ testimony

peer

as your textbook explains, when preparing an informative speech, you should

personalize your ideas, relate the subject directly to your audience, and avoid abstractions

a direct appeal to your audience for action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a _______ speech

persuasive

________ is the lowness or highness of the speaker's voice

pitch

the _______ is usually the last element of a speech introduction and provides a smooth lead-in to the body of the speech

preview statement

Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging a speech with the central idea, "The problem of adult illiteracy can be solved by a combination of individual and government action."

problem-solution order

an excellent way to give your speech psychology unity to conclude by

referring to your introduction

as your textbook explains, even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always

relate the topic to the audience

a ________ is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud

rhetorical question

it is important to know your main points before you begin researching your speech

she says true book says false

Here are the main points for an informative speech about UFOs: I. Roswell, New Mexico, has been the focus of intense speculation about UFOs since a mysterious aircraft crashed there in 1947. II. Area S-4 of Nellis Air Force range in Groom Lake, Nevada, is believed by some people to be a scene of UFO activity. III. Other places known for reported UFO activities include Wisconsin, Alabama, and upstate New York. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.

spatial

research indicates that the impact of examples is greatly enhanced when they are followed by _________ that show the examples are typical.

statistics

_____________ organizing involves putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience

strategic

what is the median in the following set of numbers: 500, 600, 650, 700 and 750?

650

the primary aim of an informative speech is to

To convey knowledge or information.

in which of the following situations will personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience's perception of the speaker?

a police officer presenting an educational talk, a concerned citizen being interviewed on the news, and a lawyer addressing a jury

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

body

according to your textbook, a _________ is a word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them

connective

which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?

counselor explaining the stages of grieving people who have recently lost loved ones

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

credibility

when a speaker uses a ________ ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a zenith of power and intensity

crescendo

If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of troglodytes, you would probably include a _______ in your introduction

definition

_______________is a variety of language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary

dialect

a _______ ending is a type of speech conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement

dissolve

one of the advantages of using extemporaneous method of delivery is that it

encourages conversational quality

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________ in the introduction of your speech.

establish goodwill toward the audience

"To inform my audience about the origins of the Jewish holiday of Purim" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

event- if it focused on the philosophy underlying Purim, it would deal with a concept.

a _______ is a specific case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, conditions, experiences, or the like

example

according to your textbook, what type of supporting material would you be using if you quoted Yale Timbie on the compatibility of the big bang theory with religious philosophies?

expert testimony

An ____________ speech is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes

extemporaneous

according to your textbook, a __________ example is a story, narrative, or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point

extended

In most cases, statistics speak for themselves and do not require a lot of explanation when used in a speech.

false

Listeners usually find generalizations more interesting and convincing than specific statements.

false

Most speeches should have six to ten main points.

false

Your textbook recommends using abstractions as a way to clarify ideas in an informative speech

false- an informative speech should usually avoid abstractions because they make ideas more difficult to understand

it is usually most effective to keep your ideas impersonal when giving an informative speech

false- personalizing your ideas (presenting them in human terms) is an excellent way to make an informative speech lively and engaging

When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, ____________ delivery is most appropriate.

manuscript

the term for the statistical measure popularly known as the "average" is the

mean

the __________ is the number that occurs most frequently in a group of numbers

mode

Speakers who lack vocal variety are said to speak in a

monotone

Even if the audience already knows your speech topic, you should usually restate it clearly and concisely at some point in the introduction.

true

Examples are especially useful for getting listeners involved in a speech.

true

Questions are particularly effective as signposts because they invite subliminal answers and thereby get the audience more involved in the speech.

true

The impact of an extended example often depends as much on the speaker's delivery as on the content of the example.

true

The more you assume your listeners know about the topic of your informative speech, the more you run the risk of being misunderstood.

true

The skillful use of supporting materials is closely related to critical thinking.

true

a hypothetical example is an example that describes an imaginary or fictitious situation

true

an informative speech about a process explains a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product

true

good delivery does not call attention to itself

true

research shows that a well-organized speech can increase the speaker's competence and trustworthiness in the minds of listeners

true

research shows that speakers in the US who fail to establish eye contact may be seen by listeners as insecure of even dishonest

true

you should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech

true

when practicing your speech delivery, you should do all of the following except

try to learn your speech word for word

changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, volume, and pauses are referred to as

vocal variety

______________ are changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice

inflections

a ________ identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of a speech

preview statement