SPCM 212

If you are giving a deliberative speech, you would likely focus on:

inducing change.

It is always recommended to investigate a topic if you are trying to _____ or persuade an audience.

inform

If you are giving a lecture to a classroom of students, which contemporary genre of speech will the audience expect?

informative

How can you avoid keeping a slide up too long?

insert blank slides into your presentation

A speaker demonstrates goodwill toward an audience by ordering a speech in a manner that has the audience's level of comprehension and _____ at heart.

interests

Penelope is speaking about the levels of her favorite video game. After her introduction, she says "I will now discuss how to get to the lake level as well as strategies to beat the lake boss." Which strategy is Penelope using?

internal preview

Which transition technique reviews major points to come?

internal preview

The first step in speech creation is:

invention

_____ refer(s) to saying one thing but meaning something else.

irony

How many lines of specificity indicates that you are being too specific for a speech?

5 or more

Taylor is researching teen drug and alcohol abuse for an anti-drug campaign at school. Which of the following online resources would be the most helpful?

A clinical research study from clinicaltrials.gov

According to visual-aid expert Edward Tufte, what does PowerPoint cause?

A decrease in critical thinking

Which is an example of incorrectly adopting the style of an insider?

A politician from the city speaking to a group of rural teenagers at a horse ranch and calling them his "posse."

Dave is delivering the eulogy at his father's funeral. Which of the following tips should he keep in mind?

Acknowledge his relationship to his father

Sara is presenting the keynote address for her sorority's end of the year banquet. Which of the following guidelines should Sara keep in mind in order to present a good keynote address?

Acknowledge the occasion, or the reason she is speaking

When should you create a specific purpose statement?

After deciding the general speech purpose

Which is an example of irony?

Amy says to her teenaged daughter, "A ski trip with your boyfriend? Six states away? With no chaperone? No, I have no problem with that at all!"

Emma is researching internet censorship for a speech in her public policy course. Which of the following online resources would be the most helpful?

An academic essay from JSTOR

Jing is giving a speech on campus to help his fellow students learn how to manage student loan debt. Which of the following online resources would be the most helpful?

An academic essay from JSTOR

Which is true of active listening?

As a technique, it originates from the therapeutic setting.

What is the relationship between style and disposition?

Audiences perceive your disposition through your style.

Which of the following is an example of common knowledge?

Babies cannot care for themselves

Sara is presenting the keynote address for her sorority's end of the year banquet. Which of the following guidelines should Sara keep in mind in order to present a good keynote address?

Be aware of how much time she has to present

How are laugh tracks in sitcoms similar to presentation aids?

Both should be unobtrusive.

_____ are more trustworthy research resources than general Internet searches because they primarily index articles that have gone through some kind of editing process.

Databases

Which is an example of a spatial organization?

Describing a human psyche as an iceberg, moving up and down to various parts

Knowingly sharing false information or misleading an audience violates which audience expectation?

Do no harm

According to Aristotle, which type of speech was given by someone to celebrate or commemorate?

Epideictic

Which traditional genre of speech did not ask anything of the audience?

Epideictic

Which traditional genre of speech sought to amplify beliefs, attitudes, and values?

Epideictic

Which is an example of an appropriate thesis statement for a speech that will inform an audience about gum disease?

I will explain how gum disease occurs and how you can prevent it.

Which is true of vivid language?

It evokes images and vibrant feelings.

Which is TRUE about epideictic speeches?

It focuses on the present.

How does our view of style today compare to the view of the ancient Greeks?

It is a much bigger, more encompassing concept today.

Which is TRUE about deliberative speeches?

It is also called policy speech.

Which is TRUE about the celebratory speech genre?

It is most similar to epideictic speaking.

Which is considered a research database?

LexisNexis

Justin is an attorney defending a client who received their first speeding ticket. At the end of his opening statement, Justin states his thesis by saying, "Your honor, I intend to demonstrate that my client is a reliable coworker, an honest person, and law-abiding citizen." Why has Justin stated his thesis in this manner? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

Organize his speech for the Judge

_____ concerns other people to whom you call and from whom you ask for a response.

Public speaking

When grading final exams, Professor Henry Jones notices that most students scored well on content he presented in his first lecture of the semester, but scored low on concepts from last week's class. What explains the discrepancy in the students' memories?

Recency effect

The Mystery Writers of America just awarded Lucy with an Edgar Allan Poe Award for the best novel category. Although Lucy did not prepare an acceptance speech before the ceremony, she knows that she should do which of the following?

Recognize the other people that helped her along the way

What would be a memorable way to end your speech on the accomplishments of singer Whitney Houston?

Remember her accomplishments and, in the words of Whitney Houston herself, remember that she "Never lived in anyone's shadow."

If asked to officiate a wedding service, you should do which of the following?

Search online for examples of speech scripts that others have used for weddings.

How does plagiarism undermine a speaker's credibility?

Speakers who plagiarize are regarded as immoral and ethically challenged.

Which statement about contextual reasoning is NOT true?

Strict contextual reasoning guidelines govern all speaking situations.

What is the relationship between style and impression management?

Style is a form of impression management.

If asked to officiate a wedding service, you should do which of the following?

Talk with friends and family of the couple to determine what they would like.

Sara is presenting the keynote address for her sorority's end of the year banquet. Which of the following guidelines should Sara keep in mind in order to present a good keynote address?

Thank the individual or group hosting the event

A historical document from loc.gov (Library of Congress) would be the most helpful source for a speech about which of the following topics?

The economic consequences of the Civil War

Which is an example of a specific purpose statement meant to persuade?

To convince kindergarteners to consume vegetables

Which of the following would be one of the reasons the speaker chose his visual aid?

To help the audience to grasp the idea of a car's engine, To make the speech more engaging and enjoyable, To help simplify the complex parts of the car that the speaker discusses

Which is an example of a specific purpose statement meant to celebrate?

To remember the life of a grandparent who has passed away with family and friends

Which is an example of impression management?

When former President George H.W. Bush was Ronald Reagan's vice president, he was perceived as being "wimpy." Image consultants worked with him, and by the time he was elected, he had changed his style to one that was forceful and masculine.

A nonprofit organization has asked Michal, a martial arts instructor, to give a speech on self-defense. The organization told him he will be speaking to a group of about 40 college women who want to feel more confident walking on campus at night. Which basic question will help Michal better determine his topic?

What is the speaking situation?

Which basic question should you consider after you've determined why you are giving the speech?

What topics are interesting and relevant to you?

Gus will be presenting his research at a conference of his peers. He plans to present a project he has been working on for several years, but needs to narrow it down to a 20-minute presentation. Which basic question will likely help Gus determine his topic?

What topics will be interesting and relevant to your audience?

When determining a topic, which basic question helps define a topic that your listeners might engage with?

What topics will be interesting and relevant to your audience?

In what way has impression management become increasingly prominent?

Whole industries exist to manage impressions.

Which is a consideration when embedding a YouTube video in your presentation?

Will I have Internet access during my presentation?

Which is an example of internal noise?

You are concerned about a roommate who can't pay the rent.

Which is an example of how the speech situation can constrain your speech?

You avoid talking about discretionary income to a room of senior citizens on a fixed income.

Which is an example of external noise?

Your classmate is tapping his pencil during an exam

Teresa is attending her wife's retirement party. Which of the following types of speeches would be most appropriate for her to deliver?

a toast

Hiro plans to give a short speech at a going away party for a friend. He begins by thanking everyone for coming to send off their dear friend. Which attention getter has Hiro used?

acknowledging the speaking situation

Repeating important phrases is:

an important assistive device for audiences to remember what you said.

Which can help you consider where your interests and the audience's interests intersect?

analysis

Where in your speech are you most likely to use enumeration?

body of your speech

If you let your mind explode with ideas for your speech, you are:

brainstorming

When being creative to determine a speech topic, Miguel decides to let his mind wander a bit. What strategy is Miguel using?

brainstorming

Basil is an English teacher in a middle school. He begins class on the first day by saying "I have a daughter that is in middle school as well, so I understand and I am sympathetic to the challenges you face." What basic purpose of the introduction does this represent?

cultivating goodwill

If you are giving a speech at a funeral, which contemporary genre of speech will the audience expect?

celebratory

If you are giving a toast at a wedding, which contemporary genre of speech will the audience expect?

celebratory

Many of the signs we use that communicate our _____ to others are beyond our own conscious awareness.

character

An introduction speech is a speech of:

recognition

Which is a visual technique used to think about the relationships between ideas?

concept mapping

For the purposes of public speaking, expertise is:

credibility

Communication is a cooperative process that is generally:

earnest

Understanding moral principles can make you a more _____ speaker.

ethical

What type of speech is usually delivered at a wake or a funeral?

eulogies

What does a speech genre create in your audience?

expectation

In selecting language for a particular audience, you must think practically about audience familiarity and:

expectations of formality.

Allowing ourselves access to some messages while avoiding others is known as selective:

exposure

_____ have a lot to do with the ways in which our bodies respond to other excited or depressed bodies.

feelings

In which step of speech creation does the speaker complete invention?

first

A speaker should understand_____in order to meet audience expectations.

form

_____ is the activation and satisfaction of expectations in audiences.

form

Speech outlines allow the speaker to provide the most _____points.

fundamental

Every message sent between or among people is fundamentally about:

identity

If you are giving a lecture to a classroom of students, your speech will likely focus on:

known information

A speech that implements _____ can be perceived as more balanced and reliable.

many sources

The audience's interest in a topic _____ the speaker's interest in the topic.

mirrors

In giving a speech about the style of music created by classical composer Antonin Dvorak, which presentation aid would you likely use when discussing what Dvorak's music sounds like?

multimedia

Your thesis statement is a(n) _____ for audiences to help them organize your speech.

oral cue

If you are trying to think about your audience in a positive way, you are likely trying to:

overcome anxiety

A lawyer gives a speech to convince a judge of his client's innocence. Which contemporary speech genre does this fall under?

persuasive

If you are giving a speech asking for donations to a nonprofit organization, which contemporary genre of speech will the audience expect?

persuasive

Which contemporary speech genre is focused on the future?

persuasive

Which presentation aid would be most helpful when describing a complex process?

pictures

Introduction speeches are typically short because the intent is to:

prepare the audience for the main speaker.

Which should you provide as the last element of your introduction?

preview

A primary characteristic of the speech situation is the:

purpose of the speech

One benefit of concrete imagery is that it:

puts the image of your speech into focus.

During the introduction of her speech on elements of songwriting, Zahara sings the lyrics from her favorite childhood song. Which attention getter strategy has she used?

quotation

You begin your speech on poetry by reciting a line from Robert Frost's famous poem, The Road Not Taken. Which attention-getter have you used?

quotation

What type of speech is usually delivered at an event for a social or political cause?

rally speeches

Speeches of _____ typically highlight a person's accomplishments or character.

recogition

Concise language involves:

shorter words and fewer words.

Which is a condition of public speaking?

shyness

What should you do to create your speaking outline?

simplify your preparation outline

Which is the most important factor when choosing a topic for your speech?

speech situation

At the end of her speech, Paula restates the main points she covered in her speech. This is an example of Paula:

summarizing her main points.

If you are feeling anxious about speaking, what is a phrase you could tell yourself to soothe your speaking anxiety?

the audience is kind

Rhetorical scholar Barry Brummett views style as:

the core of self-understanding.

If you are giving a speech intended to convince the audience to vote for a certain political candidate, your speech will likely focus on

the future

Misunderstanding happens when:

the intended message of the speaker and the message the listener actually receives do not align.

Which will deliver your speech topic efficiently to the audience?

thesis

Typically, the problem-solution pattern is centered around _____ main chunks.

three

Ideas usually catch on because they are:

tied to feelings

To help establish rhythm in your presentation, you may want to:

time yourself while practicing with your slides.

Which is an example of a specific purpose statement for a speech of celebration?

to bring my class together for graduation

Having a rough set of guidelines may help you select a:

topic

Inaccurate or _____ terms and phrases are often off-putting to audiences, so speakers should aim to be more specific when possible.

vague

The first impression made in a speech introduction helps frame how the audience:

views the speaker.

When giving a prepared speech on his favorite movie, Andrew is excited and naturally speaks louder. Through which means is Andrew expressing his excitement?

vocal tone

Which response represents effective use of paraphrasing?

"If I understand you correctly, you are saying this plan is good, but it doesn't go far enough."

Wilson is researching the use of animal testing in the medical industry for a speech in his public policy class. Which of the following online resources would be the most helpful?

A recent study from JSTOR

Hala is researching the limitations of the Family Medical Leave Act to use in a speech to garner support for mandatory maternity and paternity leave. Which of the following online resources would be the most helpful?

A recorded interview with a prominent politician

Fatima is researching gender discrimination in politics for her public speaking course. Which of the following online resources would be the most helpful?

An academic essay from LexisNexis

Which of the following sources would be the most appropriate to use for a speech about global warming?

An article from the journal Environmental Research

Beth begins her speech on speech anxiety by saying, "Jerry Seinfeld has said surveys have shown that people are more afraid of speaking in public than they are of dying. He said this means people would rather be the guy in the casket than the guy giving the eulogy." What is true of this introduction?

Beth's introduction paraphrases Seinfeld's quotation.

A clinical research study from the Mayo Clinic would be most appropriate for which speech topic?

Causes and symptoms of heart disease

Which is NOT true of paraphrasing?

Effective paraphrasing shifts the burden of listening to the speaker.

What can we do to control internal noise?

Engage in active listening.

Which of these is NOT noise?

Expecting a call and hearing the phone ring

In her speech, Laura plans to use the problem-solution organizational pattern to describe the problem of obesity and her solution, which is for Americans to eat lower-fat diets. When should Laura describe and define obesity?

First

A recent study from JSTOR would be the most helpful source for a speech about which of the following topics?

Gender pay inequality in the United States

What is the difference between hearing and listening?

Hearing is a physical event. Listening is consciously and actively making sense or meaning of spoken and/or nonverbal messages.

_____ is any thoughts, feelings, or bodily disturbances that distract you from attending to a message.

Internal noise

Which is true of noise?

It can be anything that distorts or distracts a message.

Which is true of public speaking?

It is a form of calling to an audience

Which is true of Aristotle's concept of ethos?

It is fundamentally ethical in scope.

Halim is researching the benefits of a vegan diet for a speech in his nutrition class. Which of the following online resources would be the most helpful?

JSTOR

Which is true of the relationship between speaking and listening?

Listening comes before speaking

_____ refers to the inability of one or more communicators to comprehend meanings, feelings, identities, and/or to coordinate their behaviors.

Misunderstanding

If you give a speech that tells the story of Harry Truman which organization pattern would you likely use?

Narrative

Which is part of philosopher Diane Davis's concept of "response-ability"?

Our self-identities are fundamentally based on our responses to the calls of others.

Establishing ethos is done in what two ways?

Over the course of your life and during a speech

While delivering his grandmother's eulogy, Terrance talks about his memories of cooking with her. What type of testimony is he using?

Personal experience

In public speaking, which type of presentation aid commonly includes diagrams or illustrations?

Pictures

Which is true of plagiarism?

Plagiarism may be present in written work, public speeches, and the arts.

Which is a true statement about orally citing sources?

Radio news reports are the best models for how to present sources orally, Depending on the speech situation, you may not need to include all of the source information.

_____ is the ability to respond to others, which is the foundation of listening and speaking. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

Response-ability

Andrew is giving a speech that maps the path and geographic locations of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which explored the portion of the United States west of the Mississippi River. Which organizational pattern will he use?

Spatial

In his speech, Forrest plans to describe the human personality as a house, comparing each segment of our public and private personality to different rooms in a house. Which organizational pattern will Forrest use?

Spatial

Consider the following statements as a potential part of a speech. Which could be considered controversial and, therefore, would warrant further investigation?

The moon is about 239,000 miles away from the Earth, Human life evolved over time from earlier life forms

Which of the following statements should be cited since it is not considered common knowledge?

There are almost 28,000 species of fish.

Which is true of listening?

Those who are deaf can listen, we can listen with our eyes

Which action could you take to avoid external noise?

Turn off your cell phone

What is accurate about defining listening as the counterpart to speaking?

We tend to speak and listen at the same time.

What two messages are always present in any one message?

What a speaker believes she is saying and what a listener believes she is hearing

Which is an appropriate question to ask during a research interview with a renowned medical researcher?

What are your go-to resources when thinking about this topic?

When is it appropriate to use Wikipedia or Google for research?

When you are narrowing down your topic

If you're asking yourself who paid for an article about global warming, what are you trying to determine?

Who might benefit from the article

Mason is researching renewable energy for his speech class. Which of the following online resources would be the most helpful?

a dataset from data.gov

What listening skill can help you to be a better speaker?

active listening

Which might be included in both your speaking outline and your preparation outline?

attention getters

A speech that draws on a variety of sources for evidence can be perceived as more reliable and:

balanced

Which factors influence our selective perception?

beliefs and values

When orally citing sources, give listeners enough information to track your source if they want to, and also to impart a sense of your sources:

credability

_____ are descriptive representations used to illustrate claims.

examples

Which testimony comes from a person who claims to be, or is widely acknowledged as, an authority on a particular topic?

expert

The _____ we experience when communicating with others often has to do with our own self-concept.

internal noise

A key phrase to use when _____ is: "What I hear you saying," or "If I understand you correctly, you are saying that...."

paraphrasing

_____, or the representation of someone else's ideas or words as your own, is one of the worst kinds of expertise misrepresentation and should be strictly avoided.

plagiarism

If we understand speaking, especially public speaking, as a form of calling to an audience, then listening is a(n):

precondition.

If you want to write a speech of persuasion, which organizational pattern will you likely use?

problem-solution

Bad speeches are often a consequence of:

procrastination

If you're asked to speak on the spot, which organizational pattern will you likely employ?

rambling

In his speech, Oscar plans to use the problem-solution organizational pattern to describe the problem lower back pain and his solution, which is for people to attend regular visits with a chiropractor. When should Oscar describe the negative effects of lower back pain?

second

What should you develop in order to jog your memory while you are speaking?

speaking outline

Which may be included in your preparation outline?

specific purpose statement

Celeste works for a dental office. Part of her job involves traveling to preschools to teach the children about proper dental care. What type of speech support should Celeste avoid with this audience?

statistics

_____ are extended examples with a beginning, a middle, and an end.

stories

Contextual reasoning is reasoning your selection of _____, tailored to the context in which you're speaking.

supporting materials

At a sorority banquet, _____ may not be the best idea.

telling a humorous story that embarrasses the speaker

In most parts of our lives, the most common speech pattern is either spatial or _____; this is because we tend to order our experience of the world in space and time.

temporal

When we use contextual reasoning to think about what kinds of support to use in a given speech situation, we should consider all of these EXCEPT:

the content

Stories hold a potent appeal for most people, including your audience, at least in part because:

they can often unite an audience despite tensions or disagreements.

The more modes of sensory engagement you stimulate, the higher likelihood people will _____ information.

understand

Aids make presentations lively and help encourage:

understanding

When you are speaking, your audience will not have a bibliography at their disposal, so you'll have to refer to your important sources:

using oral citations

Which would likely be the most difficult to embed in a slide?

video clips

As forms of speech support, declarations of faith are most effective:

when an inspirational or even spiritual tone is called for.