COMM 101 (Midterm)

Noise, or interference, in the communication process comes in which of the following forms physical psychological physiological cultural

All of the above

All of the following are examples of potential noise, or interference, in the communication process except your phone alerting you of a text message thoughts about what to have for lunch an uncomfortably cold room hunger pangs All of the above are types of noise that might distract from the message

All of the above are types of noise that might distract from the message

Communicators always share the same context when communicating with one another.

False

Only communicators who speak multiple languages have to decide how they will encode their message; if you only speak one language, encoding is easy.

False

The linear, or action, model of communication is the best model to help us understand the communication that occurs during a public speech.

False

The sender of a message decodes it before deciding upon which channel to use.

False

Unfortunately, if you're not born with the skill, there is little you can do to become a better public speaker.

False

When thinking about the models of communication, the channel refers to ABC, NBC, CBS, Channel One, and PBS.

False

Communication with yourself is known as

Intrapersonal

When delivering a speech, we normally receive feedback through __________ channels.

Nonverbal

Feedback is an important element in most communication exchanges.

True

Mass communication is most often best represented by the linear, or action, model of communication.

True

Public speaking skills can help individuals create awareness for important issues facing their communities.

True

Newman wanted to measure the intensity level with which the audience agrees or disagrees with his stance on Sunday mail delivery. The best type of survey question for him to use would be

a scale, or likert-type, question

Which of the following is an example of an informative speech?

a technician explaining how metal detectors work

A speaker might do which of the following in her informative speech? define describe explain demonstrate all of the above none of the above

all of the above

A speech introduction should gain the audience's attention and interest reveal the topic and purpose of the speech preview main ideas all of the above none of the above

all of the above

An outline should label each of the following in your speech introduction transitions body conclusion bibliography or works cited all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following steps in the speech preparation process might need to be adapted based upon who is in the audience? topic sources delivery language all of the above none of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is a common function of an informative speech? to impart knowledge to give information or enlightenment to make aware of something to provide intelligence, news, facts or data all of the above are common functions of an informative speech none of the above are common functions of an informative speech

all of the above are common functions of an informative speech

Common physiological responses to nervousness include all of the following except increased heart rate increased breathing rate a flushed skin tone sweating all of the above are common physiological responses to nervousness

all of the above are common physiological responses to nervousness

An appropriate and effective way to end your speech clearly and memorably - or with a clincher - include humor a story an appeal or challenge a quote all of the above are effective ways to end your speech none of the above are effective ways to end your speech

all of the above are effective ways to end your speech

Charles was nervous about his upcoming speech but wanted to project confidence as a speaker. To do so, he should do which of the following? dress appropriately make eye contact with the audience stand with good posture use motivated movements all of the above are ways to project confidence as a speaker

all of the above are ways to project confidence as a speaker

One who learns best by listening to explanations of new ideas, stories, lecture, or jokes would be a considered a(n) __________ learner.

aural

When preparing and delivering your introduction, you should

be sufficient by keeping it less than 15% of your speech

A speech about the history of the iPhone would most likely use which of the following organizational patterns?

chronological

Which two organizational patterns are most commonly used for demonstration speeches?

chronological & topical

A speech detailing why small colleges offer students a better educational experience than large universities would most likely use which of the following organizational patterns?

comparative

The characteristics of an effective informative speaker include each of the following except knowledgeable controversial credible objective all of the above describe an effective informative speaker none of the above describe an effective informative speaker

controversial

"Fourth graders are increasingly involved in more extracurricular activities and parents already report that their children do not have enough time for homework," is an example of

data or evidence

If you want to know the age, gender, education, income, and occupation of your audience members, you will need to perform a

demographic audience analysis

A preparation outline is written as key words and phrases on notecards.

false

An effective speaker learns as much about his audience as he can so he is able to pander to the audience.

false

An extemporaneous speech, when delivered properly, should be read word-for-word off of your speaking outline.

false

An informative speech attempts to influence people to think or behave in a particular way.

false

Because it is too obvious, it would not be appropriate to begin your preview of main points with, "Today, we will look at the four main reasons why..."

false

Consequent credibility is a speaker's reputation before delivering the speech; antecedent credibility is developed during the course of the speech.

false

Ethos is the term Aristotle used to describe the logical means of proving an argument.

false

If a person experiences speech anxiety, he or she will never be an effective public speaker.

false

If eye contact makes you nervous when speaking, you should simply pick a point out in the back of the room and look at that rather than your audience.

false

In a speech to a diverse audience, many of whom speak English as their second language, you should use jargon to help them better understand your speech.

false

Informative speaking skills, while useful in schools and in the workplace, do not have much relevance outside of that context.

false

It is always obvious to the audience when a speaker is experiencing symptoms of speech anxiety.

false

Main points should be listed and noted in the body of the speech with bullet points.

false

One of the best and most proven ways to overcome speech anxiety is to try to picture your audience in their underwear.

false

One reason to use visual aids during your informative speech is to give the audience something else to focus on rather than the speech and your message.

false

The goal of a nervous public speaker should be to eliminate all anxiety related to public speaking.

false

The main points of your speech should directly defend or support the attention getter in the introduction of your speech.

false

The most effective way to practice a speech is to find a private location somewhere to sit down and quietly read through it.

false

The primacy effect, in the context of a speech, is the idea that people tend to better remember information presented last, or the information at the end of a speech.

false

Transitions are only necessary when connecting one main point to the next.

false

When it comes to organizing and wording your speech, parallel structure refers to two main points in an outline that do not intersect or touch each other at any point.

false

When performing an audience analysis for an unacquainted-audience presentation, you should use direct observation and interviews.

false

When preparing your speech, the introduction should be the first section of the speech that you develop.

false

During her speech, Elaine rushed her delivery and completely forgot to click through and reference her visual aid. She would have benefited from

including delivery cues on her speaking outline

Each of the following are effective ways to gain the audience's attention except

introducing yourself and the topic

An informative speaker should strive to be

objective

One of the dangers of relying solely on demographics when preparing for a delivering your speech is you might inappropriately and/or offensively stereotype your audience you'll miss specific details unique to your audience and, as a result, give an ineffective speech you'll give a speech inappropriate to the age of your audience you won't be able to adapt your speech to their education level all of the above are dangers of relying solely on demographics only a & b are dangers of relying solely on demographics

only a & b are dangers of relying solely on demographics

Main points that are worded using the same structure, perhaps by starting with a common introductory clause are said to be

parallel

"Remember Tommy's story. The story of a young boy with hopes and dreams. A boy who was excited about his soccer match next week. A boy who was looking forward to his 11th birthday. A boy who will not turn 11 or play another soccer match now, all because of a drunk driver." This is an example of which of Aristotle's persuasive appeals

pathos

Coordinate points in an outline are

points that are indented to the same level, follow the same numbering or lettering pattern, and are equal in rank or importance

All of the following are reasons to study public speaking except positivity personal public professional All of the above are reasons to study public speaking

positivity

All of the following are objectives of a conclusion except

preview your main points

A speech detailing the parking issue on campus and offering ideas to fix it would most likely use which of the following organizational patterns?

problem-solution

The type of communication in which one person or group delivers a message face-to-face to an audience is

public speaking

If you want to know if you will be speaking to a captive audience, what the setup of the room will be, if a microphone is needed and available, or if there will be a computer and projector in the room, you would need to perform a

situational analysis

An informative speech about the 5 Great Lakes from the mouth of the St. Lawrence river in the east all the way to Lake Superior in the west would most likely use which of the following organizational patterns?

spatial

A "false conclusion" is one in which a speaker signals either verbally or nonverbally that the speech is coming to a close, but fails to do so in an appropriate timeframe.

true

A dislike for being the center of attention and the fear of the audience's judgment and disapproval are two common reason why beginning speakers experience anxiety.

true

A good thesis statement typically announces the topic and purpose of the speech.

true

A helpful way to think about main points is as mini-thesis statements, or declarative sentences that support the speech's overall central idea statement while also summarizing the subordinate points that follow.

true

A psychological analysis of your audience seeks to identify the audience's attitudes, beliefs, and values.

true

A question can be an effective way to gain the audience's attention and interest.

true

A review/preview transition briefly mentions or summarizes the previous idea and introduces the next.

true

All of your main points are contained in the body of the speech, and normally this section is prepared well before you ever write the introduction or conclusion.

true

Although they won't be included in the delivery of the speech, it is a good idea to include, for planning purposes, items such as your topic, general purpose, specific purpose, visual aids, and organizational pattern at the top of your preparation outline.

true

An effective public speaker will use ethos, pathos, and logos in conjunction to build a convincing persuasive argument.

true

An informative speaker serves as a type of teacher during his or her speech.

true

An outline, when done properly, can help to ensure that your speech is properly supported, organized, and focused.

true

Audience analysis by data sampling requires you to survey your audience before you give your speech.

true

Basic speech organization includes an introduction, the body of the speech, and a conclusion.

true

Causal reasoning examines related events to determine which one caused the other.

true

Credibility, or your believability as a speaker, consists of your competence and your character.

true

Deliberate cognitive restructuring can help nervous speakers overcome their fear by adjusting the way they perceive and think about public speaking.

true

Ethnocentrism is the assumption that your culture is better than other cultures and is the standard by which all other cultures should be judged.

true

Explanatory speeches often focus on the how or why of a subject and its consequences.

true

It is important to have a good attention getter because audience members often have short attention spans and will move on to doing other tasks if not immediately intrigued by the topic and speech.

true

It is typically better to use simple rather than complex language in a speech.

true

Knowing your audience is the single most important aspect of speech preparation and delivery.

true

Numbering your cards might prove helpful should you accidently drop your cards or you otherwise find them out of order.

true

Once you have selected your topic, formulated the purpose statements, and crafted the thesis, you should turn your attention the body of your speech.

true

Organizational styles are templates for organizing the main points of a speech.

true

Outlines are textual arrangements of all the various elements of a speech that include an organizational hierarchy and a common format.

true

Signposts are words - such as first, next, finally, and in addition to - and gestures that allow you to move smoothly from one idea to the next throughout your speech, showing relationships between ideas and emphasizing important points.

true

Speakers can gain confidence from an appropriate, well-delivered speech introduction.

true

The review and restatement in the conclusion are mirror images of the preview statement in the introduction.

true

Unacquainted-audience presentations are speeches when you are completely unfamiliar with the audience and its demographics.

true

Value-ordered questions help you to determine your audience's assessment of items in relation to one another.

true

A guiding belief of worth, importance, or desirableness that regulates our attitudes is a(n)

value