Speech part 2

Which of the following is included in your textbook as a guideline for effective online speaking?

Control the visual environment, adapt your nonverbal communication, and adjust your pacing

Residents in a campus dormitory are getting together for a one-time meeting to discuss how to decrease noise in the hallways. What kind of leader would probably be best in this situation?

Designated

A person who—by ability, by force of personality, or just by talking the most—takes a leadership role in a small group is called a(n) ____________ leader.

Emergent

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

an event

___________ is a group decision acceptable to all members.

consensus

The primary aim of an informative speech is to

convey knowledge or information.

The name of the main speaker should usually be stated at the ____________ of a speech of introduction.

end

As defined in your textbook, a small group consists of two to twenty people.

false

Audience analysis is less important for online speeches than for speeches delivered to an audience that is physically present.

false

Because a speech of introduction focuses on the main speaker, there is little need to adapt to the audience.

false

When giving a speech of introduction, you should

make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate.

In a(n) ____________, participants engage in a structured conversation on a given topic in front of an audience.

panel discussion

A __________ online speech may be viewed initially by an in-person audience, but it is designed ultimately to be uploaded for viewing on the Internet—as, for example, in a TED Talk.

recorded

The two major kinds of speeches discussed in the chapter are __________ online speeches and __________ online speeches.

recorded; real-time

Although some disagreement about ideas is inescapable in an effective problem-solving group, disagreement should be kept on the ____________ level.

task

Under normal circumstances, a speech of introduction should be no more than ____________ minutes long.

2-3

Zach, a member of the budget committee of the student senate, plans to run for student government president. His most likely opponent is Inga, who is also a member of the budget committee. Every time Inga makes a suggestion, Zach raises an objection. As a result, little is accomplished at meetings. The budget committee faces what kind of problem?

A hidden agenda that interferes with the group's goals

"To inform my audience about the major steps in performing CPR" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about

A process

When phrasing a question for discussion by a problem-solving group, it is important to

Avoid biased or slanted questions, make the question clear and specific, and phrase it as a question of policy

Once a problem-solving group has defined and analyzed the problem, what is the next step in the reflective-thinking method?

Establish criteria for solutions

Members of the library committee arrived at the meeting room and were milling around chatting. Yvonne announced that it was time for the meeting to begin and distributed the agenda as members came to the table. What type of small group need was Yvonne fulfilling?

Procedural Need

Which of the following recommendations does your textbook give for relating a subject directly to your audience in an informative speech?

Tie your topic into the audience's interests and concerns. Tell the audience why your message is important to them. Speak in personal terms, using words such as "you" and "your."

To inform my audience of three major theories about how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about

a concept

Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?

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

Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech?

a eulogy at a funeral praising the life and accomplishments of the deceased an address at the site of the World Trade Center praising the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 a speech at a new elementary school praising the work of the woman for whom the school is named

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as

a teacher

in small group communication, maintenance needs are:

actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group

"To inform my audience about the major features of an MP3 player" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about

an object.

Controlling the visual environment of an online speech includes

choosing a setting that is free of noise and clutter, checking the location of your webcam, taking your personal appearance seriously

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 purpose of a(n) ____________ speech is to pay tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.

commemorative

A(n) ____________ leader is elected or appointed at the time the group is formed.

designated

Because of the dynamic nature of the online environment, speakers can rest assured that the audience will pay close attention to their online speech

false

In a problem-solving group, disagreement should be avoided at all costs. True or false?

false

In an online speech you have essentially the same relationship with your audience as in an in-person speech.

false

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

false

The first step in the reflective-thinking method for small-group discussion is to analyze the problem.

false

The purpose of a speech of introduction is to reveal the major points that will be made by the main speaker.

false

When giving an online presentation, you should speak with your back to a window so there will be plenty of light.

false

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

false

_________ are discussed in your textbook as elements of the visual environment for online speeches.

framing, eye contact, and lighting

The major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and ____________.

graciousness

A(n) ____________ leader is a person to whom other group members defer because of his or her rank, expertise, or other quality.

implied

___________ is the ability to influence group members so as to help achieve the goals of the group.

leadership

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

personalize your ideas. relate the subject directly to your audience. avoid abstraction

The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to

present award or gift

Although there are many kinds of small groups, your textbook focuses on communication in a

problem-solving group

Routine "housekeeping" actions necessary for the efficient conduct of business in a small group are called

procedural needs

A ___________ online speech is created for an audience that will view it online as it is being delivered, often using software designed specifically for that purpose.

real-time

Which of the following is a task need in a problem-solving small group?

researching the topic being discussed

Possible sources of interference in online speeches include

someone entering the room where the audience is located. bandwidth congestion on the audience's computers. updates arriving on your computer during the speech.

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

When giving a speech of presentation, you should usually

tell why the recipient is receiving the award. explain the purpose and criteria for the award. limit your remarks to four or five minutes.

A problem-solving small group should vote only when it has failed to reach a consensus solution.

true

A symposium consists of a moderator and several speakers seated together in front of an audience.

true

An acceptance speech gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.

true

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

true

Even though the Internet is often informal, you should dress as professionally for an online speech as for an in-person one.

true

Of all the kinds of speeches, perhaps none depends more on the creative and subtle use of language than does the commemorative speech.

true

Presenting a speech online is more challenging and time-consuming than delivering an in-person speech.

true

Research shows that if members of a small group work well together, they can almost always resolve a problem better than one person

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

For real-time online speeches, you should usually sit

two to three feet from the camera, so the audience can see you from the chest up.

Control the visual environment, adapt your nonverbal communication, and adjust your pacing

visual environment