Quiz 6

Cory has prepared a speech that contains a transition from the introductory overview of sustainable development trends to the history of housing development codes. Which of the following best represents how the transition should appear in the preparation outline?

(Transition: Before looking at the future of sustainable development, we must understand our city's building codes.)

Which of the following are situations in which a title is likely to be necessary for a speech?

- A speech that will be published in the future - A publicized talk at a professional convention

Which of the following are the two most commonly used formats for speech bibliographies? Multiple select question.

- American Psychological Association (APA) - Modern Language Association (MLA)

Which of the following are appropriate strategies for titling a speech?

- Be straightforward and descriptive - Be question-based - Be figurative and provocative

Which of the following are part of suspending judgment when listening?

- Examining the speaker's evidence - Assessing the speaker's reasoning - Trying to understand the speaker's ideas

Why should main points and subpoints be written in full sentences in preparation outlines for extemporaneous speeches?

- Full sentences show that the speaker has truly thought out each point the speaker will say aloud. - Full sentences clearly indicate the content of each main point and subpoint.

Which of the following are parts that should be labeled in a preparation outline?

- Introduction - Body - Conclusion

Which two of the following are benefits of labeling the introduction, body, and conclusion of your speech in your preparation outline?

- Labeling enables you to make sure your speech has all of the essential elements. - Labels can help you make sure you have accomplished the essential objectives of each element.

Select all the aspects to listen for when focusing your listening.

- Main points - Evidence - Technique

Which of the following are recommended ways of resisting distractions while listening?

- Summarizing and making sense of what you just heard - Comparing the speaker's message to what you anticipated the message would be

Which of the following are true about listening for technique?

- The delivery technique should not take your focus away from the message. - Technique allows you to identify strategies that may work for you. - Analyzing and improving technique is necessary to become an effective speaker.

Active listeners

- give the speaker their undivided attention. - do not allow themselves to be distracted. - do not prejudge the speaker.

Listening for main ideas in a speech

- is the most important listening objective. - often yields results very early in a speech. - is seldom difficult.

Which of the following best describes the preparation outline?

A detailed outline used to help you prepare a speech

Where should the purpose of a speech appear in a preparation outline?

As a separate unit before the outline

Clarence is working on a preparation outline for an upcoming speech, and he has just come up with a clever way of transitioning between his introductory statements and the body of his speech. How should the transition be represented within his outline?

As a separately labeled item between the introduction and body

Which of the following terms refers to the list of sources used in preparing a speech?

Bibliography

Which one of these is not a guideline for preparing the preparation outline?

Construct main points and subpoints as key words rather than sentences.

Daniel watched the 95-year-old actor Kirk Douglas present the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2011. Daniel became frustrated and stopped listening to the presentation because of Mr. Douglas's inability to form his words accurately. The live audience, however, appeared to understand and enjoy Mr. Douglas's remarks. How could Daniel have been a better listener?

Daniel should have focused on the message and not on the way it was delivered.

True or false: There is no uniform system for creating an effective preparation outline.

False

Effective listening requires that you ask questions about a speaker's evidence. Which of these questions is not necessary to ask about evidence?

Is it delivered smoothly?

Effective note takers tend to do which of the following?

Listen for and record main points and evidence

Jana has prepared an outline for a speech on the Hindenburg disaster, in which a large airship caught fire in New Jersey on May 6, 1937. Which of the following would be an appropriate speech title that makes use of the three guidelines for titles?

The Hindenburg Disaster

Which of the following is the best example of a main point in a preparation outline?

The cost of a college education both at private and state schools has risen exponentially in recent years.

How is the structure of your speech revealed by the visual framework of your outline?

The pattern of symbolization and indentation reveals the relationship between your ideas.

Linnea's speech teacher suggests anticipating what the speaker will say next is one way to avoid distraction. Linnea's dad says that is terrible advice. Who is right, and why?

The teacher is right because it forces Linnea to listen.

Which of the following points is broadest and thus would be the main point under which the others would be subpoints?

Therapists often provide their patients with a variety of treatment options.

Which of the following is a true statement about transitions, internal summaries, and internal previews?

They should be labeled in the preparation outline but not incorporated into the indentation and symbolization system.

One guideline for the preparation outline is to include the central idea.

True

Stephanie's preparation outline includes a body section with three main points, each with several related subpoints. How should the relationship between ideas be indicated in the outline?

With a progressive series of numbers and indents

Along with a purpose statement, a preparation outline should include _____ to keep the speech focused and effective.

a central idea

Whenever Peter listens to a speaker, he attempts to understand the speaker's point of view and makes an effort to not become distracted. This is an example of

active listening.

Identifying and improving your weaknesses as a listener demonstrates that you

are serious about listening.

The key-word outline method of note taking

focuses on main points and supporting evidence.

Detecting a speaker's main points

is relatively easy.

Suspending judgment means a listener should

listen to and assess a speaker before passing judgment.

Mr. Steele is speaking to a group of accountants about new tax laws. He presents numerous verifiable facts dealing with tax laws. Some people realize that all his statistics come from extremely politically liberal publications that interpret all the facts in a similar way. Mr. Steele's evidence lacks

objectivity.

Good listening skills come from

practice and self-discipline.

Carlos has been asked to give a speech at an upcoming conference. In order to make sure his speech is properly organized and contains all the information he wants to express to his audience, Carlos should begin by creating a

preparation outline.

A speaker's evidence should always be

relevant.

The preparation outline should include the ______ purpose as a way to help you evaluate how successfully the speech has been put together.

specific

The best way to improve your listening ability is to

take listening seriously.

Ricardo is listening to Janelle's speech. As Janelle talks, Ricardo evaluates her use of language, gestures, and visual aids. Ricardo is listening for

technique.

Anna watched in horror as her friend Leila, wearing a her gym clothes, presented her final persuasive speech asking for monetary donations for the local children's cancer hospital. Anna's responsibility as an audience member was to

try to ignore the way Leila was dressed and focus on her message.

People who listen effectively

work at listening.