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According to the "magic number of memory," how many main points should your speech include? Four Five Three Two
Three
In what order are the four basic steps of speech preparation correctly carried out? 1) Research, Organize, Rehearse, Deliver 2) Rehearse, Organize, Research, Deliver 3) Organize, Research, Rehearse, Deliver 4) Organize, Rehearse, Research, Deliver
1)Research, Organize, Rehearse, Deliver
What is an amorphous audience? A physical classroom environment A seminar given to a live audience A live stream over social media A face-to-face staff meeting
A live stream over social media
In what ways do appeals and arguments align with feelings and thinking? Feelings inspire appeals, thinking inspires arguments Appeals inspire thinking, arguments inspire feelings Feelings inspire arguments, thinking inspires appeals Appeals inspire feelings, arguments inspire thinking
Appeals inspire feelings, arguments inspire thinking
What is one of Aristotle's three main forms of persuasive appeal? Focus on word choice Employing informal logic Appeals to character traits Use of compelling visual aids
Appeals to character traits
formal way of a speaker can get audience info
Conduct a servey
What is one way to choose an informative topic? Surveying the audience for their interests Searching the Internet for suggestions Polling others for ideas Considering the reason for your speech
Considering the reason for your speech
How can a speaker manage tone in delivery? Emphasize repetition and rhyme. Dress appropriately for the setting. Use attention getters. Create striking visual aids.
Dress appropriately for the setting.
What are gestures? Symbolic movements of the hands that match particular ideas Attention-getters used in the introduction Feelings of the speaker as they are expressed in delivery Movements of the head, hands, or arms to communicate an idea or a feeling
Movements of the head, hands, or arms to communicate an idea or a feeling
What is one part of a traditional speech conclusion? Note of finality Rhetorical question Enumeration Internal preview
Note of finality
Which is one of the three major types of claims? Policy Definition Accuracy Argument
Policy
what demographic category can be harder to determin
Religious beliefs
Which is a basic type of organizational pattern for speeches? Temporal Celebration Persuasive Outline
Temporal
which elements of the audience is hardest to change
Values
What is one of the three parts of an argument according to Stephen Toulmin? Major premise Conclusion Warrant Argument
Warrant
What is the relationship between public speaking and democracy? Leaders in nondemocractic societies value free speech and public speaking. Public speaking is valued in democracies. Public speaking keeps democracies from flourishing. Leaders in democratic societies tend to fear public speaking.
Public speaking is valued in democracies.
Which is one of the four steps of active listening? Quoting and paraphrasing Hearing and concentrating Evaluating and responding Receiving and attending
Receiving and attending
What is the main purpose of a speaking outline? To change your method of speech organization To create notes and cues for delivering your actual speech To write out your entire speech word-for-word To write down all quotations from others
To create notes and cues for delivering your actual speech
Which is a function of presentation aids? To encourage retention To foster goodwill To show complex information To calm multiple senses
To encourage retention
What is audience disposition?
an audiences feelings towards you, your topic or your speaking occasion
According to Freud, our most basic desire as humans is to be loved and to identify with others. What speeching technique can help idenitfy the audience
audience analysis
To best manage conflict, you should discuss the issue in terms of problematic personalities. failures. structures. people.
structures.
Where can we locate fallacious reasoning in most arguments? Claim Conclusion Premise Warrant
Warrant
What is a question you should you ask yourself when selecting a speech topic? What do I already know a lot about? What topic will be the easiest to research? What has no one else talked about before? What is the speaking situation?
What is the speaking situation?
What is one of the basic types of online presentations? Conference call Keynote speech Asynchronous communication YouTube video
Asynchronous communication
What is the basic rule of grooming and dressing for public speaking? Impress the audience with a distinct sense of style. Always dress nicely. Avoid standing out from the crowd. Appear unkempt to be more relatable to the audience.
Avoid standing out from the crowd.
What is the key concept of Maslow's theory of motivation? People are motivated to change because of reasoned or rational choices that are in their best interest. Basic needs have to be satisfied before one can appeal to higher-order needs. People can be motivated to change through influential appeals to reason. People are motivated to satisfy higher-order needs before basic needs.
Basic needs have to be satisfied before one can appeal to higher-order needs.
Which is a good guideline to follow when designing and using presentation aids? Complexity is key. Playful fonts increase engagement. Bigger graphics are better. Cherry-pick information you display.
Bigger graphics are better.
What concerns thinking about the kinds of support you can use for a speech given the situations for your speech? Free association Contextual reasoning Concept mapping Speech support
Contextual reasoning
What is expertise associated with in the context of public speaking? Jargon Cherry-picking Disposition Credibility
Credibility
What is one of the five strategies for informative speeches? Description Accomodation Objection Conviction
Description
Which is an element of the study of vocalics? Modulation Denotation Rhythm Repetition
Modulation
Which technique is commonly used in speech transitions? Hypothetical question Visualization Enumeration Quotation
Enumeration
What is the difference between listening and hearing? Hearing involves internal noise; listening involves external noise. Hearing is a physical event; listening involves attention. Hearing is a conscious process; listening involves receiving soundwaves. Hearing involves nonverbal cues; listening involves verbal cues.
Hearing is a physical event; listening involves attention.
How does a thesis statement relate to the specific purpose statement of a speech? The thesis statement shares the topic, and the purpose statement shares the purpose. They are the same and used interchangeably. The purpose statement is a portion of the thesis statement. The thesis statement often overlaps with the purpose statement.
The thesis statement often overlaps with the purpose statement.
Which is one of the three "hecks" of digital researching? Who the heck paid for it? How the heck was this information gathered? How the heck would this information serve someone? Who the heck would this appeal to?
Who the heck paid for it?
What is an advantage of speaking online? Wider audience Helps speaker appear more genuine Less chance of technology failure Increased nonverbal feedback
Wider audience
Outlining a speech before you write it helps you... practice the specific words you are going to say. decide on your speech purpose and thesis statement. choose your method of speech organization. clarify your main speech points.
clarify your main speech points.
A concept map may help you brainstorm your speech topic by... allowing you to record all your thoughts. focusing you on the relationships between your ideas or words. showing you your interests. quickly generating a long list of potential speech topics.
focusing you on the relationships between your ideas or words.
What would be a good suggestion for a way to reduce speech anxiety? 1) Improvise 2) Practice 3) Avoid planning for a speech 4) Think about all the "what if's" of a speech
2) Practice
The ancient Greeks described the word techne as "rhetoric." What is a more modern translation? 1) Persuasion 2) Discussion 3) Craft 4) Logic
3) Craft
What is an alternative to ending a speech with "thank you"? Internal preview A call to action Enumeration Saying "The end"
A call to action
Why is a joke a kind of enthymeme? A joke's humor is concise and memorable. Jokes use persuasive arguments. Jokes use punch lines at the conclusion. A joke's humor comes from unspoken reasoning.
A joke's humor comes from unspoken reasoning.
What is a speech genre? To persuade the audience to change actions or behaviors A call to action A set of expectations related to the speaking context The activation and satisfaction of expectations in audiences
A set of expectations related to the speaking context
In which speaking situation would a declaration of faith be appropriate? A speech at a political demonstration A toast at a work function A lecture in a geometry class A class on making soup
A speech at a political demonstration
What is the difference between a job and a vocation? A job completed over the long term of your working career is a vocation. A job held in one particular industry is a vocation. A vocation is a sense of duty to a chosen career. A vocation is the work you want to do, a job is the the work you have to do.
A vocation is a sense of duty to a chosen career.
What is the relationship between form and genre? The terms "form" and "genre" are interchangeable. A widely recognized form of a given culture is a genre. Genre is the antiquated term for form. Genre is the type of speech being given; form is the type of visual aid being used.
A widely recognized form of a given culture is a genre.
What is the relationship between jargon and slang? There is no relationship between jargon and slang. Jargon is professional slang. Jargon is to denotation as slang is to connotation. Both jargon and slang exclude some members of your audience from understanding what is being said.
Both jargon and slang exclude some members of your audience from understanding what is being said.
What are the three genres that are most basic for us today? Epideictic, forensic, and deliberative Celebratory, informative, and persuasive Eulogy, toast, and debate Vocal, musical, and dramatic
Celebratory, informative, and persuasive
What is the relationship between civic engagement and civil disobedience? Civil disobedience is a form of civic engagement. Civil disobedience is the opposite of civic engagement. Civic engagement is a form of civil disobedience. Civic engagement and civil disobedience are interchangeable.
Civil disobedience is a form of civic engagement.
What were the three basic genres of public speaking for Aristotle and his colleagues in ancient Greece? Eulogy, toast, and debate Vocal, musical, and dramatic Celebratory, informative, and persuasive Epideictic, forensic, and deliberative
Epideictic, forensic, and deliberative
Which is one of the basic functions of an introduction? Catch your audience's attention Entertain your audience Introduce yourself as the speaker Establish goodwill
Establish goodwill
Which is one of the three elements of ethos, or a speaker's character? Receiving Response-ability Expertise Understanding
Expertise
What two things should you do in a speech of introduction? Explain who you are and acknowledge the upcoming speaker's interest in the speech topic. Explain what the honor is and why the recipient is receiving it. Express a cheerful mood and explain fulfillment of speech expectations. Express gratitude and explain the speaking occasion.
Explain who you are and acknowledge the upcoming speaker's interest in the speech topic.
How can you cultivate goodwill when speaking? Note the work experience you have related to the topic you are speaking about. Cite reputable, peer-reviewed resources to support your topic. Express your concern for the audience's well-being as individuals. Explain a situation in which you applied great wisdom or common sense.
Express your concern for the audience's well-being as individuals.
Which is an example of nonverbal communication? Colloquialisms Facial expression Diagram with words Sign language
Facial expression
Which is an example of nonverbal communication? Colloquialisms Facial expression Diagram with words Sign language
Facial expression
What should you consider when adapting your word choices to suit your audience? Body language Disposition and impression management Denotation and connotation Familiarity, community, and formality
Familiarity, community, and formality
Which contemporary genre corresponds to the past? Celebratory Informative Persuasive Forensic
Informative
Which of the following questions can help you determine the credibility or reliability of an online source? Does this source support my thesis statement? Does this source incorporate stereotypes in it? Do I like the style the source is written in? Is the information timely and comprehensive? What are the author's credentials?
Is the information timely and comprehensive? What are the author's credentials?
What kind of word choices should you avoid? Jargon Fair language Technical terminology Biased language
Jargon
What are three things you should do in a toast? Detail the speaker's credentials and acknowledge the upcoming speaker's interest in the speech topic. Keep your speech short, use only two or three main points, and keep the mood cheerful. Explain who you are, what the honor is, and the reason for the speaking occasion. Express gratitude for being asked to toast, express how much the event means to you, and recognize others that helped you.
Keep your speech short, use only two or three main points, and keep the mood cheerful.
What is one of three parts of an argument according to Aristotle? Argument Major premise Factual reasoning Inference
Major premise
Which describes one of the three guidelines that can encourage audience retention of your informative speech? Make your speech unique. Avoid overly technical language. Do not overestimate or underestimate the audience's knowledge. Repeat your major points.
Make your speech unique.
What is one of four basic types of organization for a persuasive speech of policy? Claim-warrant solution Monroe's motivated sequence Syllogism Major premise reasoning
Monroe's motivated sequence
How do online presentations differ from face-to-face presentations in regard to publics? Online presentations blur the line between public and private material. Online presentations can reach a larger and greater number of publics. Online presentations can reach publics that are unable to see a live presentation. Online presentations require publicity as well as practice before being presented to the public.
Online presentations blur the line between public and private material.
How is the academic study of persuasion defined? General attempt to influence someone Process of influencing others through speaking and writing Request made to another person with the intent of influencing Reasoned claim, or series of claims, supported by evidence
Process of influencing others through speaking and writing
What is a good way to prepare for a screening interview? Look up your interviewer on social media. Schedule the interview over lunch at a popular restaurant. Research the organization. Dress comfortably.
Research the organization.
What is the difference between response-ability and responsibility? Response-ability assigns meaning to a message; responsibility is used when constructing a message. Response-ability is a tendency; responsibility is a set of rules. Response-ability refers to ethical orientation; responsibility refers to obligations. Response-ability is tied to ethos; responsibility is associated with pathos.
Response-ability is a tendency; responsibility is a set of rules
Which is a device or technique you can use for an attention getter? Eunoia Previewing Rhetorical question Cherry-picking
Rhetorical question
Which is a good general guideline for a research interview? Secure recording permissions. Ask questions quickly to avoid wasting the interviewee's time. Confirm information you've already researched. Spontaneously ask questions to make the interview feel more lively.
Secure recording permissions.
The STAR method of interviewing is a behavioral model to address which components of each question? Scenario, Time, Achievement, and Resonance Situation, Task, Action, and Result Summary, Talent, Activity, and Response Synopsis, Tell, Attitude, and Rework
Situation, Task, Action, and Result
What is the most common type of speaking in the workplace? One-on-one Larger presentations Formal speeches, company-wide Small groups or audiences
Small groups or audiences
What is the primary difference between speaking to inform and speaking to persuade? Speaking to inform aims to give the audience something; speaking to persuade aims to change something about the audience. Speaking to inform aims to change values; speaking to persuade aims to convince the audience of certain beliefs. Informative speeches are based on biases; persuasive speeches are based on objective facts. Informative speeches impart expected attitudes; persuasive speaking seeks to alter behavior.
Speaking to inform aims to give the audience something; speaking to persuade aims to change something about the audience.
What is form? The shape of the visual aid used with a speech A set of expectations related to the speaking context The activation and satisfaction of expectations in audiences The type of feedback provided by the audience after the conclusion of the speech
The activation and satisfaction of expectations in audiences
What should you know before you decide to violate the expectations of a speech genre? The ancient form that corresponds with how you will shape your speech The conventions of the speech genre The type of feedback you anticipate the audience will provide The form your speech will take
The conventions of the speech genre
You should avoid using a presentation aid when... The focus is turned from the speaker to the presentation aids. You want to engage the body and create interest. It uses a limited number of fonts. Red or green are used sparingly or left out entirely.
The focus is turned from the speaker to the presentation aids.
What is style? The core of self-understanding The relationship between what you say and how you say it The way you look and how you move The selection and use of language
The relationship between what you say and how you say it
What are the two common elements that celebratory speeches share? To praise past actions and to unify constituents To recognize accomplishments and to inspire further achievement To celebrate what has been lost and to encourage mourning To bring a community together and to focus on the present
To bring a community together and to focus on the present
What is one of the five functions of a eulogy? To help mourners reflect on their mortality To make a tribute to the deceased To inspire mourners to honor the deceased To express gratitude for the deceased
To help mourners reflect on their mortality
What is a reason for adding supporting material to a speech? To make a speech longer in length To satisfy audience expectations To make a speech more compelling To support the thesis with specifically chosen data points
To make a speech more compelling
What is the purpose of the lighting triangle? To create great lighting effects with low cost To make the subject appear more natural To emphasize the subject on screen To decrease the appearance of blemishes
To make the subject appear more natural
Which of the following is a general purpose for giving a speech? To demonstrate To entertain To persuade To debate
To persuade
What refers to the emotional quality or character of human expression? Pitch Tone Modulation Articulation
Tone
Which element of audiences is easiest to change
beliefs
Gestures are important for speaking because they... affect the rhythm of the speech. change what is being said if use improperly. communicate even more meaning than speech. act as a visual aid in your speech.
communicate even more meaning than speech.
Conflict is productive when it leads to... deeper critical analyses. reassignment of the group membership. rearrangement of the group roles. working faster so the group spends less time together.
deeper critical analyses.
We are persuaded by informal logic because we can more easily understand it than formal logic. reason from the specific to the general. develop arguments by filling in missing information. reason from the general to the specific.
develop arguments by filling in missing information.
A speech should be researched when you... know the information through common knowledge. think the audience has minimal expertise on the subject. have information that is straightforward. doubt the validity of an assumption or claim.
doubt the validity of an assumption or claim.
Contextual reasoning is important for developing supporting materials for a speech because it allows you to... pick out specific data points that support the thesis. add a sense of humor to your speech. orally cite your sources. ensure the appropriateness of your materials.
ensure the appropriateness of your materials.
Slide software may help audiences better comprehend speeches because they inform or persuade without too much detailed or technical data. include the speech information in visual form. make presentations more lively. are the main focus of the speech.
inform or persuade without too much detailed or technical data.
An emotional appeal evokes feeling, but a persuasive argument attempts to influence by instilling a sense of loyalty. judgement or guilt. offering a series of reasons threat or force.
offering a series of reasons
The purpose of a preparation outline is to... cut down your evidence to three main points. organize your main points and speech support. write out your entire speech word-for-word. plan out your visual aids.
organize your main points and speech support.
which is an element of the setting that could influence the audiance
size and presentation space.
Speeches of political advocacy and social protest are usually participating in the rhetoric or discourse of social movements. civil disobedience. institutionalized speech. declarations of faith.
social movements.
