CA 110
What is a goal of a persuasive speech?
Urge audience members to take some sort of action.
Angie's thesis statement is: "If you plan to get a tattoo, you may be more comfortable if you understand the steps involved." What is the best organizational pattern for Angie to use?
chronological
If you are looking for a resource that is NOT available at your library, it may be possible to borrow their resource through__________.
interlibrary loan.
A(n) _____ is a transitional device that gives a thorough recap of the main point before moving on to another idea.
internal summary
A _________ is a person who is trained in how to help you with research.
librarian
"The stars are diamonds in the sky." This is an example of_____________.
metaphor
While Brayden was giving his speech on alternative fuel sources, he was distracted by the presence of construction equipment outside of the classroom. This is an example of what?
noise
Anna has been asked to present the "Member of the Year" award. What does she need to say in her speech?
Tell why the person is receiving the award.
Adjusting the level of complexity in an informative speech should take into consideration all of the following EXCEPT:
The attitude of the audience toward the speaker's controversial proposition.
What is NOT true about informative speeches?
The more information you cover, the better
Janie asks her classmates where they stand on the issue of gun control. Janie is trying to understand her audience's __________toward the topic.
attitude
A specific purpose should be a ____ sentence.
declarative
An oral presentation that clarifies the meaning of a word, phrase, or idiom is a(n)__________________.
definition speech.
A ___________________is a more condensed version of the formal outline using short words and phrases to guide the speaker during his or her presentation.
delivery outline
Samantha is giving a speech on retirement. She noted that the majority of her audience is under 25-years-old. She decided to tailor her speech to stress the importance of early retirement planning. Samantha used _____to help her focus her topic.
demographic analysis
Cultural background is an example of (a)_______.
demographics
An oral presentation that analyzes how to do something or how something works is a(n) _________________________.
demonstration speech.
Which type of speech paints a picture of a person, place or thing?
description speech.
You will have a good chance of finding the materials you need in a keyword search if you are_______.
descriptive
The goal of an informative speech is to_______.
enhance understanding and knowledge
A _____________ lists all the components of the speech from the introduction to the conclusion and the speaker fills in the missing pieces.
template
The main points of your speech should be directly related to your ____ statement.
thesis
The______statement should be stated as a simple declarative sentence.
thesis
While Marnie is listening to a speech near lunchtime, her stomach begins to growl loudly. What type of noise is Marnie being distracted by?
Physical.
Marcus read most of his speech from his notecards. His instructor advised him to increase his eye contact to at least what percentage?
90%
On December 7, 2011, Navy officials gathered to remember the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Among highlights of the special occasion was recognition of those who died and those who survived the attacks. Which type of special occasion speech was this?
A speech of commemoration.
When creating your outline and reference page, adhere to the standards of ______________.
APA Style
What question should you ask when critically evaluating the main points? Does each main point represent some aspect of the thesis are the main points limited to two to four? Are they clear statements all of the above
All of the above
Graham is looking for a map of New Orleans for his speech about levee breaches during Hurricane Katrina. What library resource should he look for?
An atlas
Neil Armstrong's words, "One small step for a man, one giant leap for all mankind," is an example of what figure of speech?
Antithesis.
When you are listening to music or a stand-up comic,what kind of listening should you employ?
Appreciative.
Qualities of a speech of introduction include_______________.
Brevity and arousing interest in the speaker.
Dan felt anxious before he began his speech. Instead of thinking he would do poorly, he began to tell himself that he was prepared and would give a quality speech performance. What technique did Dan use to combat his nervousness?
Cognitive restructuring
When you are in a classroom or a meeting at work, what kind of listening would you employ?
Comprehensive
When you listen to a persuasive speech or a sales presentation, what kind of listening should you employ?
Critical
The speech topic, "How to use Excel to Organize Your Finances," would be an example of what type of informative speech?
Demonstration.
"To tell my audience about the life of Florence Nightingale" is a specific purpose statement for which type of speech?
Description.
When a friend comes to you with a problem, what kind of listening should you employ?
Empathic.
____________________ defines a word by telling the history of the word.
Etymology.
Which method of speaking will you use in your public speaking course?
Extemporaneous.
What is brainstorming?
Generating a large number of ideas quickly.
What should you do if some of your audience members are knowledgeable about your topic and some are not?
Get the audience up to speed quickly, then move to new ideas.
Bryan is reviewing a website to determine if it is a quality source. What should he look for?
Is there a way to contact the author?
Why does the textbook recommend that you not use email to set up an interview?
It is too easy to just brush off an email contact.
Which is NOT a benefit of a formal outline?
It will ensure you use the exact same sentences when you deliver your speech.
What is wrong with the specific purpose of "Global Warming"?
It's not a declarative sentence.
____________________ speaking is defined as speaking from a text that has been prepared in advance.
Manuscript
Technical language of a group of people is ______________.
More abstract terms.
In a formal outline, main points are represented using _____________.
Roman numerals (I, II, III).
Amanda researched her topic and included several quotes from experts in the field in her speech. Afterward, her teacher wanted to meet with her to discuss the possibility that Amanda had plagiarized. Why?
She did not give credit to the original sources.
In this type of special occasion speech, it's important not to over-exaggerate your appreciation.
Speech of acceptance.
This type of special occasion speech communicates honor, respect, admiration or gratitude.
Speech of commemoration.
When giving a speech of eulogy, you should incorporate all of the following tips EXCEPT:
State biographical facts only.
Which group is an example of a captive audience?
Students enrolled in a speech course.
Effective listening is a(n)______________activity.
active.
Good delivery is ___________.
all of the above
In order to improve your listening, What should you do? be willing to expend energy resist distractions take excellent notes all of the above
all of the above
Main points_______________. should be balance should include a single idea should be in sentence form all of the above
all of the above
What is an example of a direct method for collecting information? focus group survey interview all of the above
all of the above
What is an example of a transitional word or phrase?
all of the above
A major difference between _______________________ and other kinds of speaking is the supporting material is chosen primarily for its entertainment value
an after-dinner speech.
The amount of time devoted to each main point should be _____.
balance
Who's Who of American Women is an example of a(n)________.
biographical aid.
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations is an example of a(n)_____.
book of quotations
Bridgette's thesis statement is: "Early detection of breast cancer and a fast start to treatment will increase the chance of going into remission." What is the best organizational pattern for Bridgette to use?
causal
A speech to entertain seeks to ____.
celebrate a person or event with humor, examples, and stories.
A newspaper is an example of a(n)______________.
channel
The process of finding an organizational pattern that fits your main points together in a meaningful manner is _______________.
coherence.
A review of main points and a statement that ties the speech together are found in the _____.
conclusion
The __________________ is where communication takes place.
context
Which element is NOT included in a formal outline?
copies of your sources
Speeches of ________________ are useful when your goal is to clarify complicated concepts, abstract concepts, or unfamiliar concepts.
explanation.
While Sanford is giving his speech on investing in the stock market, he notices several audience members yawning and looking down. This is an example of _____________.
feedback
While Taylor was delivering her speech about moving to Guam, she noticed several audience members in the back were straining to hear her. She then began to speak louder. What did Taylor get from the audience?f
feedback
Willette wanted to find out what her classmates knew about Mobile, AL history. She asked several students to meet and discuss some questions posed by a facilitator. What method of audience analysis is this?
focus group
A full-sentence, content plan of your speech ideas is a ________________.
formal outline
"To inform" is known as a _____purpose.
general
A dynamic delivery is an essential characteristic of a speech of ___________________.
inspiration.
"We want justice for ourselves, for our friends, and for our children." This is an example of________________.
parallel structure.
___________________ is described as the highness and lowness of the tone of our voices.
pitch
A ______________ consists of short sentences and phrases to help guide you in developing a formal outline.
preparation outline
Matthew's thesis statement is: "Traffic near the Wallace Tunnel could be alleviated by building a new bridge." What is the best organizational pattern for Matthew to use?
problem-solution
What is a leading question?
question that prompts a particular answer.
The main focus of a special occasion is to ______.
relax and have a good time
Using ________________ in your delivery outline will aid you in speaking in a more natural, conversational manner.
short words and phrases
Tina went to the lecture hall where she would be presenting her speech. She noticed a light bulb needed to be replaced and many of the chairs would need to be repositioned so they would have a clear view of the presentation screen. This is an example of_________________analysis.
situational
A speech on redwood trees begins with the roots, proceeds to the trunk, then the branches and finally the leaves. Which organizational pattern is being used?
spatial
Incorporating ________________ on your note cards can give you important reminders when presenting your speech.
speaker's cues
CQ Researcher is an example of a(n) ________.
special database.
When Matthew McConaughey was awarded the 2014 Oscar for Best Actor in a leading role, he gave what type of special occasion speech?
speech of acceptance
A brief speech that introduces a speaker to an audience and builds the speaker's credibility is a ___________________.
speech of introduction
_____ provide proof or evidence to bolster your main points.
sub-points
Shane's thesis statement is: "Autism is a disorder that occurs in many different groups of people, yet many are not aware of the meaning, symptoms, or causes." What is the best organizational pattern for Shane to use?
topical
___________ combines honesty with dependability.
trustworthiness
Which is not a guideline for ethical speaking?
use legal speech because it is always ethical
"Uh" and "Um" are examples of _____________.
verbal fillers
Before she gave her speech on kayaking, Sadie thought about how well she did when she gave a speech on art therapy. This is an example of __________________.
visualization
The Process Model of Communication was developed by _____________.
wilbur schramm
