COM CHPT. 1 PRACTICE

Public speaking is

- influential communication - a form of communication that businesses often ask employees to conduct - used by world leaders

select all following items that are true of an effective public speaker

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

which of the following are characteristics of a listener in a communication situation?

-a listener might give feedback to the speaker - each listener filters a message through a particular frame of reference

to avoid the appearance of ethnocentrism, which of the following are helpful when preparing and presenting speeches?

-asking the person who invited you for information about the audience -using audience-analysis questionnaires to become aware of cultural factors -showing respect for people of all cultures

which of the following can help most speakers deal with normal nervousness when giving a speech?

-concentrate on sharing your ideas with your audience -recognize that most nervousness is not usually visible

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

-effective messages are communicated both verbally and non verbally -effective messages match what the speaker intended to communicate

which of the following are reasons why speakers must consider the cultural diversity of their audience?

-language barriers can result in misunderstandings -different cultures attach different meanings to gestures -nonverbal signals differ from culture to culture and thus can make effective communication more challenging

Caitlin has no experience giving speeches, and she is worried that she will not do well in her public speaking class. which of the following are everyday communication skills similar to those Caitlin will need to succeed in class?

-noticing the facial expressions of the people she talks to -paying attention to how listeners receive her messages -telling a story for maximum impact

public speaking differs from everyday conversation in which of the following ways?

-public speaking uses polished language -public speaking uses more formal language than everyday conversation -public speaking requires more detailed planning and timing -public speaking usually requires speakers to stand more upright

which of the following are conversational skills that will help students in a public speaking class?

-telling a great story -communicating to different age groups -sensing when someone does not understand what you are saying

in the process of communication, the situation includes which of the following?

-the time the communication happens -the physical setting of a speech -the public speaking venue

experienced speakers are most likely to view nervousness as

a way to generate mental vitality for a speech

in the process of communication, interference refers to

anything that blocks the communication of a message

which of the following is the best definition of ethnocentrism?

believing that one culture is better than another

the process of communication includes all of the following. with what or whom does the process begin?

communication begins with a speaker

the _______ thinking skills practiced in public speaking class can be applied to all disciplines and occasions and can help you listen more effectively in other classes

critical

the oldest known handbook on effective speech was written 4,500 years ago in

egypt

True or False? Public speaking is no longer needed in this age of internet communication

false - live speakers still impact society

Bronson sends a text message to his friend in China. His friends responds immediately with "great to hear from u!" In the context of the communication process, Bronson's friend's response is called

feedback

George is giving a speech to a culturally diverse audience. which of the following is least necessary for him to pay attention to in his effort to connect with his listeners?

his breathing

Jeron has a terrible headache. because of this, he completely misses the teacher's homework instructions. which of the following elements caused the communication process to be a failure for Jeron?

internal interference

which of the following is not considered to be public speaking? -orally influencing groups of people -speaking face-to-face in front of groups of people -orally sharing ideas with groups of people -speaking on the telephone with a friend

speaking on the telephone with a friend

in the process of communication, which of these are examples of a channel?

television, the internet, a live voice, the radio

which of the following is what is communicated by the speaker?

the message

in the process of communication, feedback is defined as

the message that is sent back to the speaker

Joe is speaking at a funeral, so he decides not to open with a joke. He is responding to ________. As he begins to speak, someone in another room begins hammering on the wall, causing _________. At the end of his speech, everyone stands up and enthusiastically claps, providing _______.

the situation; interference; feedback