COMM 2001 - Final Exam
A mode of delivery where the speaker speaks in a conversational tone, has carefully prepared and is audience focused rather than note bound.
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Karen gave a speech on the harms of smoking. In it she stated "the rate of lung cancer is higher in those that smoke than in those that do not smoke." Karen used:
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The library resources discussed in this chapter include
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Which of the following is likely to help you deal with nervousness in your speeches? Visualize yourself giving a strong speech Focus on communicating rather than on being nervous Be thoroughly prepared for each speech All answers are correct.
All of these are correct
Most library catalogues allow you to search for books by
B - ALL OF THESE a. title. b. All answers are correct. c. keyword. d. author.
____________ is a method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.
Brainstorming
What are the two kinds of listening most closely tied to critical thinking?
Comprehensive listening and critical listening
What does critical thinking include?
D - ALL OF THESE Assessing the soundness of evidence b. Seeing the relationship among ideas c. Judging the credibility of statements d. All answers are correct
Which of the following does your textbook recommend for doing speech research?
D - ALL OF THESE a. Take notes efficiently. b. Think about your materials as you research. c. Start early. d. All answers are correct.
______ is the branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
Ethics
It is only necessary for a speaker to identify his or her source when quoting verbatim—not when paraphrasing.
False
The larger an audience becomes, the greater is the speaker's ethical responsibility to be fully prepared.
False
While listening to a speech about gun control, Scott thought back to his experiences as an intern with the police department and decided that the speaker was knowledgeable about the subject. What was Scott doing?
Filtering the message through his frame of reference
Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement: "To persuade my audience that our state legislature should protect Internet privacy and increase spending for education."
It contains two unrelated ideas
Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement: "Why should the university raise tuition?"
It's expressed as a question
Identify the flaw in the following central idea for a speech: "Something should be done about rising sea levels."
It's too vague
Talia went rock climbing this past summer and wants to present a speech about that popular sport. To prepare, she has considered her own interests, where she will be speaking, what information she will include, and how she will structure her information. She has even practiced her speech out loud many times. Is Talia ready to speak?
No, she must consider the characteristics and needs of her audience.
What should public speakers do to avoid ethnocentrism?
Show respect for the cultures of the people they address
What is the central idea of a speech with the following main points? I. Isabel Baumfree was born into slavery in the state of New York during the 1790s. II. After undergoing a conversion experience and changing her name to Sojourner Truth, she began preaching during the 1840s. III. Over the next few decades, she became a celebrated speaker for various reform causes
Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, underwent a conversion experience, and became a speaker for various reform causes.
Even though there can be gray areas when it comes to assessing a speaker's goals, it is still necessary to ask ethical questions about those goals.
True
Gazing into your friends eyes, tapping someone on the shoulder to get their attention, and raising your voice to be heard are all examples of non-verbal communication?
True
To establish whether or not something is a problem, a speaker must demonstrate that the current state of events (such as, voter apathy) exists and has moved from the ideal (that the majority of citizens are exercising their right vote and are showing-up at the voting polls)?
True
Knowing that you are aware of the definition of a problem, which of the following statements would fit the definition of a problems.
ULM Students had never complained about the quality of the food in the student cafeteria until recently.
Which recommendation is a way to help you deal with nervousness in your speeches?
Work especially hard on your speech introduction
Imagine yourself giving a good strong speech is:
a "before the speech" technique
Analogy:
a comparison
This part of the Introduction offers an abbreviated version of the ideas to be examined in the Body of the Speech and is almost always stated last in the introduction before entering the Body:
a preview
Communication is:
a process
Our inability to pay attention to a speech for longer than 15 minutes at a time has been linked to our:
affinity for situation comedies on television
If a speaker had as a main idea, "Modern technology can improve the quality of your life," a good form of support would be:
an example of how computers were used in a Louisiana town to solve the air pollution problems.
Listening for pleasure or enjoyment is called ___ listening.
appreciative
Audience-centeredness involves keeping your audience foremost in mind
at every step of speech preparation and presentation
A speaker's adaptation of her or his speech is contingent upon knowing the/one's:
audience
How can anxiety be useful? It:
can help you be energetic and positive
The ____________ lists all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by a library
catalogue
Arranges ideas in a logical time sequence:
chronological pattern
A good idea is one that is:
clear
To insure an overriding feeling of the speech is left with the audience (at the end of a speech), the speaker should:
close the speech with a clear idea of its content
Symbolic interaction for the purpose of exchanging meaning defines:
communication in general
Joe's purpose for a persuasive speech is, "I want to convince my audience of the importance of buying life insurance and to inform them of the benefits they can get when they buy health insurance." Joe's purpose is:
confusing, for he states two desired responses. One can't be sure which one is the response he wants.
IM refers to:
covert talk
_______________ includes such things as race, ethnic origin, religion, and geography.
culture
If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of troglodytes, you would probably include a ____________ in your introduction.
definition
At a coffee shop on campus, Rachel listens to her friend Shanti discuss his feelings about his mother's recent death, she feels his grief as though it was hers. According to your textbook, Rachel is engaged in ____ listening.
empathic
After-dinner speeches and comic monologues are mainly intended to:
entertain
When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________ in the introduction of your speech.
establish goodwill toward the audience
Because speech making is a form of power, it carries with it heavy ______ responsibilities.
ethical
Our beliefs, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong are our:
ethics
The four major kinds of evidence are:
examples, statistics, testimony, & comparisons.
__________involves careful preparation but with minimal notes and a less formal, more direct, audience-centered delivery.
extemporaneous delivery
Adapting your message to the needs of a particular audience means that you must inevitably compromise your beliefs. True or false?
false
After conducting a research interview, you should wait a few days to review and transcribe your notes.
false
Although the specific purpose statement for a speech should not be phrased as a question, it is acceptable to phrase the central idea as a question.
false
Hearing and listening are identical.
false
When taking research notes, you should only write down information that you know you will use in your speech.
false
Tim says to his friend Marcus, "Hey read my English paper for me and let me know what you think." Tim is requesting what type of information from Marcus?
feedback
The primary purpose of speechmaking is to
gain a desired response from listeners.
A chemist reports that after a number of trial sessions using subjects his/her new hair product is safe and wants you to test the new formula in your hair. Based on the information given, you ask:
how many people were used to test the product's safety?
Excessive internal monologue is a problem because it is an in-the-head self-talk activity that:
interferes with effective listening
A synonymous term for covert/hidden self talk/communication:
internal monologue (IM)
One-on-one communication defines:
interpersonal communication
One of the five canons of rhetoric is:
invention
Which of the following is one of the five canons of public speaking?
invention
Randy decides to give a speech on environmental protection. He has several recent articles from former V.P. Al Gore on the subject. The most crucial issue Randy should address with this information is:
is Gore a relevant authority?
Dr. Kristin Lutz is preparing an informative speech on the genetic relationship between twins for a group of expectant parents. The most important factor Dr. Lutz should consider when analyzing her audience is probably its
knowledge of the topic
The primary purpose of supporting material is to:
make the main idea more understandable or believable
When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, _____ delivery is most appropriate.
manuscript
Analyzing your audience is one step in preparing to speak that:
may an increase a public speaker's chances of engaging his or her audience.
__________refers to any interference that distorts or interrupts message flow.
noise
A direct appeal to your audience for action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) ____________ speech.
persuasive
A raised eyebrow, two steps forward, and gesturing the sign for "okay" are all examples of:
physical delivery
A smile, a frown, a raised hand, a step forward and relaxed posture are examples of:
physical delivery
Lifting key passages from sources you do not credit in your speech is an unethical practice known as:
plagiarism
A speaker who delivers an extemporaneous speech will:
plan to use language carefully and appropriately
A ____________ identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech
preview statement
One-to-many communication defines:
public speaking
Sam got up to give his speech in public speaking class. He began walking around the audience, high-fiving his classmates and began his speech saying, "Hey! What up Dawgs?" What difference between conversation and public speaking did Sam NOT understand?
public speaking is more formal than conversation
Ideas grow out of or from:
purpose
The first strategic choice involved in outlining is the:
purpose of the speech.
A friend texts you to ask your help with a public speaking assignment. He/she asks, "What is the best principle to follow when it comes to movement?" You text back to him/her, "You should move ________________________."
purposefully
This communicative method can help the audience to follow along and remember the speaker's ideas:
repetition
The final step in the listening process is
responding
A ____________ is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.
rhetorical question
Scott presented a speech urging his classmates to obtain and/or maintain a carbon monoxide detector in their homes so to avoid being poisoned at home. His speech appealed to ___________needs.
safety
One of the most effective and easiest treatments/methods for managing IM is to:
simply be aware you are engaging in IM and then make a conscious choice to stop the self-talk.
Often confused with the chronological pattern:
spatial pattern
If there is no clearly identified author for a document on the Internet, you should try to determine the ____________ that is responsible for the document.
sponsoring organization
During her speech, Betty alienated her audience by stating:"Men cannot live without ESPN." Betty is guilty of
stereotyping
According to Dr. Thameling's lecture, anxiety, conflict, and _____________________________ can spark the tendency to engage in internal monologue to the point where one cannot concentrate on the here and now.
stress
A speech given by a certain public advocate was based on the premise that human life begins at conception. The speech was given the same way to different audiences with varying results. Explain this uneven reception
such fundamental ideas are audiences specific and cannot be generalized to all occasions
Sally treats her chronic headaches with a quick fix remedy (such as reaching for aspirin) instead of making an appointment with her doctor to determine the source of the headaches. Sally's treatment choice would be considered a:
symptomatic solution
What is the first step toward improving your listening skills?
take listening seriously
Jennifer feels nervous in all communication contexts. Jennifer's condition is referred to as:
trait apprehension
Good delivery does not call attention to itself
true
People spend more time listening than doing any other communicative activity.
true
The central idea for a speech should be stated as a full sentence
true
You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech.
true
The value of an example can best be tested by answering the question, Is it:
typical/representative?
Strategies of outlining emerge as the speaker decides:
what ideas will further the purpose
Once you draw a conclusion:
you are most likely going to respond accordingly.
