week one: ch 1/2/3

Which of the following is not true of public speaking?

It is irrelevant because of the Internet.

The study of the process of public speaking originated

in many locations thousands of years ago.

The four main causes of poor listening include

listening too hard. jumping to conclusions. failing to concentrate. focusing on delivery and personal appearance.

Critical thinking is important, because the structure of your speech

mirrors the structure of your thinking.

Gary takes his car to the mechanic because the car vibrates when he applies the brakes. When the mechanic asks him what's wrong with his car, Gary says, "Sometimes I drive too fast, so it may be my fault, but it does this thing, but not always. There's like a noise, but today there isn't. When I try to stop, well, it also rattles when I start the engine on a cold day. It's messed up." What basic skill that is useful in everyday conversation and public speaking is Gary lacking in this example?

organizing his thoughts logically

A real-time speech

should be adapted to work properly with a webcam.

How do visual aids factor into the pacing of an online speech?

Visual aids should be introduced after the speaker has become established on the screen.

Select all that apply. During the speech communication process,

a message can be delivered through a single channel. multiple channels can be used simultaneously. messages are communicated via channels.

Guidelines for both recorded and real-time online speeches include

adjusting the pace. practicing repeatedly. remembering the audience.

The nervousness and anxiety you feel at the start of your speech is a normal consequence of your body's production of

adrenaline

The process of identifying weaknesses in other people's speeches to prevent you from having the same weaknesses is one element of

critical thinking

Perry is going to deliver an online speech, and he wants to perfect his nonverbal communication, particularly his eye contact. Some tips he should bear in mind include

gazing straight into the camera. making sure his eyes do not dart around. realizing that the camera makes eye movements more noticeable.

With what or whom does the process of communication begin?

A speaker

The most important ancient work on public speaking still followed by speakers today is

Aristotle's Rhetoric.

Which of the following are true of an effectively communicated message?

Effective messages are communicated both verbally and nonverbally. Effective messages match what the speaker intended to communicate.

Identify the ways in which public speaking differs from everyday conversation.

Public speaking uses more formal language than everyday conversation. Public speaking requires more detailed planning and timing. Public speaking is more highly structured.

Lucia is telling a new home owner how cellulose insulation should be installed, when she sees a puzzled look on his face. She realizes he may not know the construction term she used, so she explains it. He then says, "I understand now." Which skills useful to public speaking does Lucia demonstrate in this encounter?

Responsiveness to the audience Tailoring the message to the audience

Which of the following are conversational skills that will help students in a public speaking class? Select all that apply.

Sensing when someone does not understand what you are saying Telling a great story Communicating to different age groups

A speaker would more likely do which of the following during a formal speech than in daily conversation? Select all that apply.

Stand upright and use minimal gestures Follow a preconceived order of ideas

Select all following items that are true of an effective public speaker.

The speaker tries to anticipate listeners' questions. The speaker tries to avoid vocalized pauses, such as "um." The speaker tries to effectively organize the ideas to be presented.

When preparing to begin a speech, positive nervousness refers to

taking control of your fear

Listening is made more difficult because

the brain can process words faster than people can talk.

When preparing an online speech, you must realize that

the environment will change many aspects of the presentation.

Experts recommend that people who fear giving a speech should deal with it by

turning the negative fear into a positive excitement. (positive nervousness)

Select all that apply. The seven elements of the speech communication process

vary widely depending on the type of communication. are present no matter what type of speech communication is used.