Speech Final
Which of the following is a type of behavioral response by an audience?
After Ana's speech on the proposed highway, 42% of the audience signed her petition
Which of the following is a specific purpose statement that reflects observable behavior?
At the end of my speech, the audience will be able to state three essential facts about GMOs.
Which of the following speakers is using a nonverbal cue to signal the end of a speech?
Calista took a long pause and stepped toward the audience before delivering her closing remark, "Now, where will you be on Election Day?"
Which of the following does the text suggest a speaker do if the audience seems bored?
Give a personal example
Which of the following is a question designed to specifically consider speech content?
How can I gain and hold the audience's attention?
What is the primary reason to analyze your audience after you finish delivering your speech?
It can help your prepare for your next speech
Which of the following is and example of jargon ?
Nathan told his work group that the FR5 would be read on Monday
What can you do if your audience seems to be disagreeing with you?
Rely less on anecdotes and more on facts.
Claire placed her computer screen at eye level, place her notes at the top of the screen, and took care to vary her volume, speech rate, and supporting material. Claire was likely participating in what type of speaking situation?
Skype presentation
______ is the language taught by schools and used in the media, business, and government in the United States.
Standard American English
Which of the following sentences includes sexist language?
The firemen in our town are being recognized for saving the lives of sixteen people
What is an advantage of closed- ended questions?
They help you tabulate statistics about your audience.
According to James W. Robinson, why do inspirational appeals work well in conclusions?
They remove the audience from current stresses and demands and give them a moment to accept the speaker's gifts.
Which of the following is an example of an open- ended question?
What is your opinion on current proposals to raise the minimum wage?
Stephanie deleted the sentence "This has been an incredible journey" from her speech because she knows the word "journey" has become overused and somwhat meaningless. In other words, it is _______.
a cliche
The introduction of a 10-minute speech will probably last no more than ______.
a minute and a half
Conducting audience analysis can help you establish____.
a relationship with the audience
Which types of words are found at the top of the ladder of abstraction?
abstract
Following her nomination to the school board, Jessica stood up and said a few words. What type of speech would she give in this situation?
acceptance speech
A speaker who ethically uses the information gathered about an audience to modify a message in order to help the audience clearly understand it is practicing audience ______.
adaption
As a speaker, the worst thing to do in your introduction is to ______ the audience.
alienate
Which of the following aspects of preparing a group presentation is considered the central and most important step?
analyze the audience
For his introduction, Bryce decided to tell the audience about the time he hiked to the top of the mountain and came eye-to-eye with a wolf. What method is Bryce using for his introduction?
anecdote
In order to be successful, Saskia took deep breaths before her speech, established eye contact and smiled before starting to speak, and appropriately mentioned a few audience members' names. Which of these behaviors is a strategy that customized Saskia's message?
appropriately using audience members' names
Even though many relatives of the deceased honorees attended the formal dinner, Jillian decides to use a humorous story in her after- dinner speech and was surprised when no one laughed. What did Jillian fail to consider in this situation?
appropriateness to the occasion
Sam quickly realized that his audience was confused about his three main points. What does the text suggest a speaker can do when an audience appears confused?
ask for feedback from an audience member to clarify the situation
The first thing a speaker should take into account when selecting a topic is the _____.
audience
Throughout every single phase of speech preparation, it is vital that a speaker take into consideration the _____.
audience
Although she knew the majority of her audience had voted against the immigration bill, Heidi decided not to alter her speech about the importance of immigration laws in the U.S. By failing to customize her message based on the information she gathered, Heidi was failing at _______.
audience adaption
Camille knows that 85% of her audience members are men ages 30-35 working in the banking industry. Camile would most easily learn this information through_____.
audience analysis
The process of examining information about the listeners who will hear your speech is known as _________.
audience analysis
What are the two cardinal rules of an introductory speech?
be brief; be accurate
According to the text, an effective speaker should use words concisely. This means that the speaker should ______.
be succinct
The ______ for a speech contains a statement of the central idea plus a preview of the main ideas.
blueprint
What aspects of a speech is represented by the following sentences: In order to understand how animal shelters are fighting a losing battle, we must first understand the human condition. Second, we must analyze the geographic lines this problem crosses.
blueprint
According to the text, properly related introductions and conclusions are like _____.
bookends
Telling a story, using a personal example, and picking up the delivery pace are all good strategies when the audience seems _____.
bored
In order to come up with a topic for her speech, Stephanie took out a sheet of paper and wrote down everything she could think of over a three- minute period. What technique did Stephanie use?
brainstorming
Another name for the thesis of a speech is the _______.
central idea
An epideictic speech is another name for a (n) ______ speech.
ceremonial
Which strategy will enhance the delivery of a group presentation?
choosing someone to act as moderator
A survey question that can be answered with a yes or no is called a (n) _____ question.
closed-ended
Carlos ended his speech by reminding his audience that the best way to lose weight was by beginning an exercise program and the best time for that was now. These words implied to the audience that the speech was coming to an end --they are an example of _______.
closure
A commencement address would be used for which of these events?
college graduation
Jameela plans to give a talk on bike safety to a group of cyclists that she bike with every week. Jameela has identified a way in which she and her audience are alike, an example of ______.
common ground
Which component of a speech provides the speaker with a final opportunity to review his or her main ideas?
conclusion
A speaker should use ______ words when he or she wants to appeal to the audience's five senses.
concrete
While the chef demonstrated how to make a roast, Jose immediately thought about his grandmother, and how much he loves the smell of roast beef cooking in her oven. His thoughts are an example of a _______ meaning.
connotative
Oscar's central idea for his speech is, "In my opinion, all schoolchildren in low income areas should have access to free meals at school." Oscar's professor advised that he revise his central idea because it ________.
contains qualified language
The central idea of a speech focuses on the ______ associated with speech.
content
Antithesis is used when a speaker want to _______.
create cadence
The questions " Why should they listen to me ?" and "What is my background with respect to the topic ?" are both questions regarding ______.
credibility
Jason didn't believe anything the seminar speaker had to say because she failed to make eye contact with anyone in the audience and seemed unsure of herself. Jason would likely say that the speaker is not ______.
credible
According to the text, it is especially important for a public-relations speakers to anticipate______.
criticism
Cheng-Ji wants to know the average age of the people he will be speaking to next week. He is interested in a ________ audience analysis.
demographic
Geoff could tell just by looking that the majority of his audience consisted of women under the age of 40. He used _______ audience analysis to determine this.
demographic
The statistical information about the characteristics of an audience, such as age, race, and religious views, is known as __________.
demographics
When the text refers to the famous line from President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country," it is because this line ______.
demonstrates a number of effective stylistic devices
The _____ of a word is its literal meaning that you would find in a dictionary.
denotative meaning
A central idea should use _____ language and avoid _____.
direct; vague generalities
Laurence is trying to determine the main ideas for his presentation on the rapid aging of America. After conducting some research, he identifies three primary causes for this demographic shift. Laurence is generating main ideas by _____.
establishing reasons
Kenneth grew up in Louisiana and his speech includes Cajun phrases. These phrases are a form of _________.
ethnic vernacular
Nina gave a speech at her grandmother's funeral that gave tribute to her grandmother's many years of service in the local ministry. Nina's speech is an example of a _____.
eulogy
Which of the following words can be used to accurately describe hyperbole?
exaggeration
A group of people gathered at their local library to hear their favorite author speak about her new book is an example of a (n) _____ audience.
favorable
An effective specific purpose should contain one idea, consider the audience, and ______.
focus on observable or measurable behavior
In a _____ presentation, audience members direct questions and comments to a group, and group members respond with short, impromptu speeches.
forum
According to the text, a commencement address should praise the graduates and also focus on the _____.
future
The culturally constructed and psychologically based perception of one's self as feminine or masculine is known as _______.
gender
When speakers consider gender as part of their audience analysis, they must keep in mind that ______.
gender is a cultural construction
The goal of a speech is known as the _____.
general purpose
Nora ran quickly to the podium after she was introduced and drank a large glass of water before she began to speak. Her speech was on staying hydrated while exercising. Which important function did this action accomplish?
get the audience's attention
Cara began her speech by saying, "If you've ever felt like you've paid too much for a tank of gas, then I have news for you." Which of the five important functions of a good introduction do her words best demonstrate?
give the audience a reason to listen
What activity typically follows a toast ?
guests raise their glasses
For effective audience- centered adaptation, the speaker needs to consider the audience, the speech goal, the speech content, and ______.
his or her delivery
Which of the following is an example of an effective central idea?
house construction in the winter can save homeowners significant money
Which attention- getting method is especially effective at helping the audience to relax ?
humor
General words are often abstract words and refer to _____.
ideas or qualities
Victor's teacher told him he had done a good job establishing common ground during his speech. What would Victor have done to accomplish this?
identified ways he and his audience were alike.
As she finished her speech, Tyra told the audience about her own interactions with special needs children as she was growing up. What method is she using to conclude her speech?
illustration
According to the text, what is the best way to ensure that your introduction does indeed introduce the subject of your speech?
include a statement of your central idea
When a professor lectures to a classroom of students on communication theory, it is an example of a speech to ______.
inform
A(n) _____ is typically included in or follows a statement of the central idea in the introduction.
initial preview
Many people in Martha's audience rushed right out to the book store to buy her book because her weight loss speech had been so emotional that they wanted to read about her journey. This demonstrates the idea of which way to conclude a speech ?
inspirational appeal
Martin Luther King Jr's "Dream" speech is a famous example of which type of conclusion ?
inspirational appeal
According to the text, the most obvious purpose of an introduction is to ______.
introduce the subject
According to the text, the phrase "in conclusion" can sometimes backfire on a speaker because _____.
it can cause listeners to tune out
Henry's speech will be given at the beginning of the conference to emphasize the importance of the day's events and to motivate the audience to work hard. Henry is giving a ______.
keynote address
Your specific purpose should reflect the audience's interests. expectations, and ______.
knowledge level
Semanticists use a continuum called the ______ to model how something can be described in either concrete or abstract language.
ladder of abstraction
The end of your speech is your _____ chance to impress the central idea on your audience.
last
Daniella plans to divide her speech into three key points. These will be the _____ of her speech.
main ideas
Rodney plans to talk about two rock- climbing methods. Since he knows he has two methods to talk about, it will be easy for him to determine his _________.
main ideas
The blueprint for a speech contains a statement of the central idea plus a preview of the ______.
main ideas
The subdivisions of the topics within a speech are known as the ________.
main points
Using the principle of proximity in your conclusion is effective to _____.
make audience members feel they are personally affected
The English teacher told her class to "confiscate their verbs" instead of saying to "conjugate their verbs." This is an example of _____.
malapropism
Tonya wants to get her audience's attention quickly when she starts her demonstration. Which of the following will help her accomplish this?
mention a startling fact
A _____ is an implied comparison of two things that are similar in some vital way.
metaphor
Jake told his audience, " I need every single one of you to go home and write your state representative a letter about this issue." What type of closure do his words represent?
motivate audience to respond
During her speech, Paul said, "Here is an interesting story that I know many of you will like." According to the text, what mistake is Parul making by including this sentence?
narrating her speaking technique
What is the next step a speaker should take after selecting a general speech topic ?
narrow the topic
What is the appropriate audience response to a rhetorical question?
no verbal response
Myles told the audience, " Our senatorial candidate has earned the right to be here tonight and I am happy to endorse her for the office she seeks." What type of speech is this?
nomination
Jake paused dramatically before delivering the punch line to his joke. What strategy is he using to make sure his humor is effective?
nonverbal
Liz's audience members were nodding their heads in agreement as she explained her struggles with weight loss. The audience is demonstrating a (n) _____ response.
nonverbal
When the audience applauds at the end of a speech, it is an example of a ______ response.
nonverbal
A simple and informal method of gathering information about your audience is to _____.
observe them
Kairos is the Greek term the is used to describe the _____ for a speech.
occasion
Situational audience analysis includes an examination of time, size of audience, location, and ______.
occasion
Your central idea should contain _____ idea(s) because multiple ideas can _____.
one; lead to confusion and a lack of coherence
Marlo want to get as much detailed information as she can from her survey. To do this, she should ask_____ questions.
open-ended
Clara did not make eye contact with her audience, address audience members by name, or use personal pronouns. Which feature of oral style did she fail to embrace?
oral style is more personal than written style
Which of the following accurately describes a difference between oral and written language styles?
oral style is more personal than written style
Charlie's speech includes a preview of his main ideas in the introduction and a summary of these same ideas in his conclusion. How does his speech demonstrate the difference between oral and written language styles?
oral style is more repetitive than written style
During one portion of the seminar, Jon attended a presentation that included six individuals who presented information about the new technology by conversing about it among themselves for the audience to follow along. This is an example of a _____.
panel discussion
Jenna started her speech by telling the audience the she was honored to a participate in the fifth annual Civil War reenactment. Which type of reference was Jenna using?
personal
In a speech about non-hodgkil'ss lymphoma, Randy ended by revealing that he was successfully being treated for the disease. Randy's conclusion used the technique of ______.
personal reference
The subject of the discourse, the occasion, the audience, and the _______ all affect the style of the language that is used in a speech.
personality of the speaker
When a speaker presents a speech to ______, he or she is trying to change the convictions of the audience and might try to urge the audience to action.
persuade
Postspeech surveys are particularly useful for ____ speeches.
persuasive
If you tell the audience what you are going to tell them in your introduction, which purpose have you accomplished ?
preview your main ideas
A specific purpose statement should always______.
provide a tangible goal
An effective conclusion serves two purposes: summarize the speech and ______.
provide closure
In his speech about accommodating students with disabilities, Samuel begins with the story of his own brother with a disability. As Samuel finishes his speech by describing his brother's college graduation, this conclusion _____.
provides unified support for his main ideas
The degree to which the speech content affects the listeners directly is known as ______.
proximity
Grady learned that the majority of his audience was apathetic about his topic, so he decided to alter his approach a bit. He used ____ audience analysis to determine this.
psychological
Landon told the village board his organization would provide meals and clothing for the homeless in the area, and the upcoming fundraiser would help finance those goals. What type of speech is Landon presenting?
public- relations
Mason has been asked to talk about what his association does and the special projects they are undertaking in the next six months. Mason will be giving a(n) ________ speech.
public- relations
A(n) _____ relies on double meanings to create humor.
pun
The ______ indicates what the audience should be able to do by the end of the speech, whereas the ______ summarizes the speech in one sentence.
purpose statement; central idea
A (n) refers to a group of people with a common cultural history, nationality or geographical location, as well as genetically transmitted physical attributes.
race
What are the two main strategies the text discusses to summarize a speech?
reemphasize and restate
While Steven was waiting to give his speech, he was surprised to hear the speaker before him address the same topic he was going to talk about. What strategy should Steven consider in order to make the best of the situation ?
refer to the preceding speech in his introduction
After Katrine learned that the new health care law had been passed, she incorporated this information into her introduction. What method is Katrine using create her introduction?
reference to a recent event
Michael reminded the audience, "When we started off today, I told you that 35 percent of the homeless population is considered mentally incompetent. I hope I have convinced you that our state needs programs to help these people." What technique is Michael using I his conclusion?
reference to introduction
Jonah asked his audience, " Remember when I asked you how much you knew about the oil crisis when we first began? Now you know so much more. " What technique is Jonah using in his conclusion?
reference to the introduction
What technique can a speaker use to customize his or her message to the audience?
referring to a recent news event
Nancy liked how her roommate from Wisconsin called the drinking fountain a bubbler. This word is specific to some parts of the country and is an example of _______.
regionalism
Which of the following is an example of a demographic ?
religious views of the audience
When audience members feel that they are or could be personally involved or affected, they re more likely to _____.
respond to the speaker's message
Starting a presentation by saying "Are we prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow?" is an example of a(n) _______ question.
rhetorical
Which of the following sentences uses alliteration?
sally sell seashells but the seashore
What is the general order of events a speaker should go through when preparing a speech?
select and narrow the topic, determine the purpose, develop the central idea
During her speech, Natalie said "The male nurse was considered and excellent caregiver." How did Natalie use sexiest language in this instance ?
she perpetuated the stereotype that nurses are typically female
The speaker begins to speak more slowly as she walks to the from of the stage. She deliberately looks around the audience, pauses, and then speaks in a lower pitch. The speaker is most likely trying to _____.
signal her presentation's conclusions
Jessie is using audience- centered adaption techniques to improve his current speech. One question he asks is, " What is my objective ?" with this question, he is considering his _______.
speech goal
After Max told his mom a joke, she told him " You are a bunny Foy" when she meant to say he was a "funny boy." His mom's words are an example of a ______.
spoonerism
The language taught by schools in the United States is known as _______ American English.
standard
Jessica wanted to build drama and placed her key phrase at the end of her sentence, which left her audience wondering what coming next. This is a technique known as ______.
suspension
A formalized public presentation that includes a moderator and members of the speaking group seated in front of the audience is called a ______.
symposium
At the end of the presentation, Jackie acted as the moderator and summarized the points reported by the five group members on the stage. Which type of presentation format was used in this situation?
symposium
One way to build credibility during your introduction is to ______.
talk about your personal experience with the topic
If a speaker incorporates an anecdote into his or her introduction, what do they do?
tell a story
Which of the following statements is true according to the linguistic theory of general semantics?
the more concrete your words, the clearer your communication will be
A speaker who employs verbal irony says______ of what they mean.
the opposite
According to the text, what is the best source for public speaking topics?
the speaker's personal interests or experience
Which statement is incorrect regarding the use and delivery of after- dinner speeches ?
they should be delivered after dinner
Keely's specific purpose statement was. "At the end of my speech, the audience will be able to use the principles of Feng shui to select wall colors. "What was Keely's general purpose?"
to inform
Kevin's speech is designed to get his audience members to sign up today for the bike-a- thon. What is the general purpose of Kevin's speech?
to persuade
The best man at the wedding gave a speech in honor of the bride and groom. This type of speech is called a(n)________.
toast
The three methods of generating main ideas includes finding logical divisions, establishing reasons, and ______.
tracing specific steps
The text provides three guidelines for adapting your language to your listeners: use language the audience can understand, use appropriate language, and use _______ language.
unbiased
Stephanie told her audience, " I got the highest grade of the lowest grades." This demonstrates the idea of ______.
understatement
Allegra move out from behind the speaker's podium to make her final plea to the audience, "Can you go on living with these environmental pollutants? What will you do to help clean up the earth?" What is Allegra doing to signal the end of her speech?
using a nonverbal cue
"Many factors are responsible for global warning," is a central idea that contains _______ language.
vague
A(n) _____ is an enduring concept of good and bad, right and wrong.
value
Quotes should be used in your introduction only if they are extremely interesting, compelling, or ______.
very much to the point
What type of humor is a speaker using when he or she relates an incident that take an unexpected turn at the end?
wit
Which of the following is the most accurate explanation of brainstorming?
you set a time limit of three to five minutes, write down the first topic that comes to mind, and then continue to "piggyback" off of the first and subsequent topics
Which of the following is true regarding effective conclusions?
you should make it memorable and motivate the audience to respond
You should probably avoid using humor in your introduction if _______.
your audience is linguistically diverse
Which of the following is true of post speech audience analysis?
your listeners' actions are the best indicators of your speaking success
Which of the following is an example of a challenge to the audience?
"And I urge you to create a household fire safety plan with your family tonight when you get home."
