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I may forget what I'm supposed to say, is a common fear of beginner speakers. Which of the following are methods to reduce this fear? (select all that apply)

Develop a key word presentation outline. Create audiovisual aids that remind you as well as your audience of your key points. Practice in front of a mirror and in front of another person. Record your rehearsals and review the recordings.

As you are refining your presentation you are (select all that apply)

Developing transitions Selecting your word choice Developing your presentational techniques

Effective public speaking skills do which of the following?

Enhance the ability to effect change

Public speaking is centered on the speaker.

False

A presentation aid is

anything in addition to your speech that your audience members can see or hear that helps them understand and remember your message.

To be effective, the topic of a speech should be which of the following?

appealing to the audience and speaker

Speakers who wish to use mind mapping during speech preparation should do all of the following except:

apply geographic principles

Speakers who engage in interruptive listening are often viewed as:

arrogant

All of the following are demographic characteristics except:

body clock

When speakers list all ideas that come to mind without evaluating any, they practice:

brainstorming

Speakers and audiences who share beliefs, values, and experiences are said to have:

common ground

Constructive criticism is

feedback a speaker can use to improve his or her skills

Turn your focus outward means

focus on your audience

One way to get your audience to listen effectively is to

front-load and back-load your main message

Which of the following is not an example of public speaking in the community?

holding a conversation with your neighbor about local issues

Argumentative listeners characteristically do which of the following?

listen for ideas that they can oppose

A person who says, "I went to your speech, and I remember that you support natural fertilizer because it is safe and economical" has probably done which of the following?

listened

All of the following behaviors support interactive listening except:

multitasking during presentations

A listener who owns no cats and has never considered the issue of mandatory licensing for all domestic cats would be considered:

neutral

A speaker can enhance the verbal message through gestures, eye contact and visual aids, and therefor has an advantage over written messages.

true

A speech that describes how to obtain a scholarship would be considered informative.

true

Agenda-driven listening is most likely to affect speakers who must take questions and comments during their presentations.

true

At the next conference Josie speaks at, she needs to appeal to her audiences senses. She can accomplish that through the use of a visual aid.

true

Choose an organizational pattern that will keep them engaged is an effective strategy for different audiences and situations.

true

Choose stories and examples that connect to audience experience and expectations is an effective strategy for different audiences and situations.

true

Choose supporting information and evidence that matches the interests of the audience is an effective strategy for different audiences and situations.

true

Competence is practical wisdom derived from knowledge and experience with topic

true

Craig shares his opinions and new info. regularly at the parent teacher association meetings at his son's school...

true

Demographics can help speakers understand listeners' beliefs and willingness to receive messages.

true

Every audience is unique.

true

It is important for speech topics to interest the listeners.

true

Most public speakers experience more anxiety before their presentation than during it.

true

My audiovisual aids might not work as planned is one of the common fears and problems.

true

Persuasive speakers are most likely to succeed when they choose speech topics within listeners' latitude of acceptance.

true

Persuasive speakers seek to influence audience members' beliefs, attitudes, or actions.

true

Persuasive speakers sometimes try to strengthen audience members' existing positions on an issue.

true

Preparing longer and shorter versions of your presentation is a good idea.

true

Situational characteristics are observable before a speech.

true

Sketches and doodles are tools for mind mapping.

true

Slight nervousness can be beneficial when delivering a speech.

true

Speakers can anticipate ineffective listening by assessing audience members' energy levels.

true

Speakers can learn about their audience through observation.

true

Speech outlines should have three major parts: Introduction, Body, and conclusion.

true

Successful speakers consider potential topics carefully, but then they make a definitive choice and focus on preparation.

true

The occasion, surrounding environment, and situation of a presentation can render a topic inappropriate.

true

The thesis statement reflects the overall essence of the message of a speech.

true

To effectively persuade a given topic, help listeners visualize benefits gained if they take the actions you are advocating.

true

To ensure their sources' credibility, speakers should use facts provided by unbiased experts.

true

To reduce speaker anxiety you should always have a backup plan for your visual aids

true

While listening to a presentation, jot down your thoughts about the speaker's delivery and message.

true

With any persuasive speech, there are many arguments a speaker might make to support a speech's thesis.

true

Speakers who experience the most anxiety just before their presentations should do which of the following?

volunteer to speak first

A persuasive speaker who opposes capital punishment but is presenting to an audience that favors it should try to do which of the following?

weaken the audience's commitment to the death penalty

a speaker who is trying to communicate common ground with an audience nonverbally would do which of the following?

wear a local team's jersey during a presentation

People who engage in unprocessed note taking do which of the following?

write down a speaker's ideas without reflecting on them

Which of the following is a proper specific purpose for a speech?

"Allow enough time for questions and answers in presentations."

Which of the following is a question a speaker might ask when analyzing prior exposure?

"Has my audience already heard this message?"

One valid solution to the common fear of "I might not know answers to questions" is

Anticipate questions and find answers

A speaker should revise a speech on-the-fly based on

Audience feedback

Which of the following is not suitable as a topic for an informative speech about an object?

Lady Gaga

Advantages of public speaking include all of the following except:

No time constraints on delivery

Public speaking differs from other types of speech in that it:

Tailors messages to the audience

Speeches typically have one of the following objectives

To inform, to persuade, to mark a special occasion

Jim has to explain the team philosophy at the next parent/team coach's meeting. Is this considered a speech opportunity for Jim?

True

One advantage of public speaking is, a speaker can notice when the audience does not understand or disagrees.

True

Preparation is key to effective public speaking.

True

The ancient Greeks were the first to teach rhetoric formally as a subject.

True

Audiences with strong listening skills enjoy which of the following benefits?

ability to absorb info.

The retention phase of listening is measured by the:

ability to remember what is heard

When speakers must take questions and comments from the audience, they are more likely to succumb to:

agenda-driven listening

Speakers who are sensitive to their audience members' cultural backgrounds do which of the following?

customize their presentation to the norms of their audience

Occupation, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and family status are all elements of:

demographics

A speaker who shows an audience how to prepare a baby's bottle uses which of the following informing techniques?

demonstration

A speech on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is an example of which type of informative speech topic?

event

A good thesis statement states all the facts and ideas of a speech.

false

Definitions, statistics, and narratives are all examples of main points.

false

Effective communicators don't worry about tailoring their delivery strategy to a particular audience.

false

In public speaking, pictures, charts, and handouts should be the focus of the presentation.

false

It is easier for people to agree on value claims than on fact claims.

false

Mind mapping uses only the creative side of the brain.

false

Nervous listening can enhance information gathering and interpretation.

false

Public speakers typically overplan and overpractice.

false

Researchers have found that visualizing success does not reduce anxiety for public speaking students.

false

Situational audience analysis helps speakers gain an understanding of likely audience members during the days leading up to a speech.

false

The best presentation aids should overshadow the importance of the spoken words of a presentation.

false

The first step in topic selection is audience analysis.

false

Topic evaluation is a vital part of brainstorming.

false

Unprocessed note taking improves retention by focusing on the processing stage of listening.

false

Informative speeches are intended to do all of the following except:

persuade listeners

After you have made a list of what you are afraid of, related to public speaking, you should

plan how you will deal w/ them

Potential car buyers who actively consider their financial situations while listening to salespeople explain the prices of various options on a car engage in:

processing

People who hear (rather than listen) do which of the following?

receive messages passively

In speech giving, what is the role of visualization?

reduces the speaker's anxiety

Speakers help audience members overcome their listening challenges by doing all of the following except:

relying heavily on statistics

In the statement "To mark a special occasion by delivering a moving tribute to my grandmother and grandfather on their wedding anniversary," the phrase "To mark a special occasion" reflects the speech's:

rhetorical purpose

The primary goal of a presentation is called the:

rhetorical purpose

Audience members who ask thoughtful questions during speeches and applaud appropriately do which of the following?

show that they are listening

In the public speaking process, it is most important for whom to demonstrate sound listening skills?

speaker and audience

When persuasive speakers face audience members who already agree with their perspectives, those speakers should try to:

strengthen listeners' commitment to their perspectives

Which of the following is not a technique for delivering an informative speech?

technical