Final Celebration of COM 180

Listening is an automatic physiological process. TrueFalse

False

A measure of perceived intellect or education is how well we: A. articulate B. raise our voice level C. move our bodies D. memorize our speech E. quote from a script

a

A word or phrase that might cause "an emotional eruption" causing communication efficiency to drop rapidly is referred in our text as a: A. deaf spot B. listening reminder C. attitude problem D. change of viewpoint

a

Educational Philosopher, Nel Noddings, discusses teaching in terms of the three R's which includes all but which one? A. Rationality B. Relationship C. Receptivity D. Reciprocity

a

Ethical public speaking is a process which begins when you do what? A. begin brainstorming your topic B. put together your outline C. do research that makes or breaks the speech D. practicing it

a

If you arm your audience with a good story, they'll be able to communicate the details of what more clearly? A. Your business B. Your ethos C. Your passion D. Your plan

a

One can be a very effective speaker if one can capitalize on actually having something to say to the specific, intended audience, speaking knowledgeable, but from the.................. A. Heart B. Head C. Correct premise D. Best story

a

The Elocutionary Movement was a movement that focused primarily on: A. delivery B. preparation C. organization D. style

a

The only major thinker on rhetoric associated with the Middle Ages was: A. St. Augustine B. Pope Benedict C. Ben Jonson D. Aquila Romanus

a

The term "paraplaging" explains how an author simply uses partial text of sources with partial original writing. This type of plagiarism is called: A. patchwork plagiarism B. global plagiarism C. incremental plagiarism D. internet plagiarism

a

This can find its way into almost any special occasion speech, and it's a good way to keep the audience interested in your speech. A. humor B. timing C. evidence D. stories

a

This statement lets the audience know how you will develop the speech. It's known as a: A. preview B. strategy C. story D. thesis

a

This style of reference again helps to create a shred experience for the speaker and the audience. A. historical events B. previous speeches C. analogies D. stories

a

To have an error in the structure of the argument is called: A. formal fallacy B. informal fallacy C. argumentum ad logicam D. bifurcation

a

When a speech is committed to memory and recited to the audience verbatim it's known as following: A. memorized style B. impromptu style C. extemporaneous style D. manuscript style E. artificial style

a

When listening to a speaker, if you're not entirely sure of a significant point, you might ask a: A. clarifying question B. significant clarifier C. listener's pose D. objective position

a

When one responds to a speaker in class, and they are honest about their attitudes, values, and beliefs about the speaker, this is known as: A. ethical feedback B. a clear explanation C. personal preference D. destructive criticism

a

When the Roman Empire began to grow so did public speaking. One of the prominent orators of Rome contributed to the theory of oral discourse which included the belief that the orator must have a firm foundation of general knowledge. His name was: A. Cicero B. Quintilian C. St. Augustine D. Petrarch

a

When the truth of its propositions lends support to the conclusion we call this: A. inductive reasoning B. syllogisms C. deductive reasoning D. fallacies

a

When we do this we continue the analytical process by accessing the various claims and arguments for validity. A. evaluation B. analysis C. objection D. credibility

a

Which of the following statements is not true about language? A. language is objective B. language is culturally transmitted C. language choices can make a speech unsuccessful D. language tells us something about the speaker E. All of the statement above are true

a

Prior to any speech you always have to consider your

audience

Additional forms of verbal strategies for humor mentioned in the text include all of the following but: A. puns B. smiling C. hyperboles D. anecdotes

b

Apparel that the chapter suggested to wear that define dressing appropriately include all of the following items but: A. button-down shirt or blouse B. cap or hat C. trousers (khaki or dark) D. tie or scarf E. limited, tasteful jewelry

b

Communication experts agree that ethical communication is an important responsibility of the: A. audience B. speaker C. speech medium D. promoters

b

Copyright information can be shared if it is used for educational benefits, news reporting, research and other situations. This stipulation in the law is referred to as: A. Fair play stipulation B. Fair use provision C. Educational Act D. Research and Investigation provision

b

During the Renaissance, the single most important author, classical or otherwise, during the entire Humanist movement was: A. Shakespeare B. Cicero C. St. Augustine D. Francis Bacon

b

If a student finds a speech on the Internet or borrows a former speech from a roommate and recited that speech verbatim, what has occurred? A. patchwork plagiarism B. global plagiarism C. incremental plagiarism D. internet plagiarism

b

If your audience isn't invested in what you're saying, what is lost on them? A. Your passion B. Your information C. Your best story D. Your creative imagination

b

Mark Twain was a master of this type of speech whose general purpose is to entertain, and yet it also informs an audience about one or more particular issues. A. keynote address B. after-dinner speech C. commemorative speech D. commencement speech

b

Research shows that more than 60 percent of your potential customers are waiting how long to make a choice? A. 3 to 4 months B. 7 to 12 months C. 1 to 2 years D. 3 to 4 weeks

b

Speech introductions are an essential element of an effective public speech. The four functions of this are to get the audience to want to listen to you and: A. help the audience appreciate your topic B. help the audience understand you C. help the audience listen D. help the audience preview the main points

b

Subtleties in the way we pronounce words and phrases in our everyday speech is called: A. pronunciation B. dialect C. pitch D. inflection E. elocution

b

Teachers of political excellence who dealt with practical and immediate issues of the day are today referred to as: A. Philosophers B. Sophists C. Prophets D. Orators

b

The difference between public and private speaking is: A. an audience to cheer B. an audience to hear C. an audience to provide feedback D. an audience to remain quiet

b

The first step of ethical speech preparation is to: A. carefully document all research B. take notes as your research your topic C. be sure you highlight your research in works cited page D. contact the librarian for help with research

b

The type of credibility that you gain by association is known as: A. usable B. external C. internal D. fluent

b

There are many ways in which a listener can offer feedback to a speaker, sometimes even wordlessly. Keeping an open mind is something you do internally, but you can also demonstrate openness to a speaker through your: A. positive attitude B. nonverbal communication C. open-ended questions D. paraphrasing

b

This Roman orator saw rhetoric as a means for a better self-governing society to make moral goodness integral to oratory. A. Petrarch B. Quintillian C. St. Augustine D. Cicero

b

This speech style if "made up on the spot." It is unprepared and unrehearsed. This type of delivery is called: A. Memorized style B. Impromptu style C. Extemporaneous style D. Manuscript style E. Artificial style

b

Those who have limited experience in formal speaking find it helpful to: A. speak off the cuff without any preparation B. write out the speech, read and edit it C. memorize it word for word D. use a full manuscript and orally interpret it E. elevate their voice to sound more forceful

b

When done correctly, it can create a connection between the speaker and the audience, can get an audience relaxed and in a receptive frame of mind, and can allow an audience to perceive the speaker (and the topic) in a positive light. It can also destroy the speech and ruin a speaker's credibility if done poorly. A. rhetorical question B. humor C. quotation D. personal interest

b

When we are listening to a friend or family members, building our relationship with another through offering support and showing empathy for their feelings in the situation they are discussing, we are engaged in: A. auditory association B. relational listening C. appreciative listening D. empathetic listening

b

When we consider something in greater detail, separating out the main component of the message we called it: A. evaluation B. analysis C. objection D. credibility

b

When you use this technique you are, in a sense, borrowing some of that person's credibility for your speech, enhancing your credibility with the audience. A. startling statistics B. quotations C. analogies D. rhetorical questions

b

What is the best advice that is given on using stories in public speaking? Think about your own ----- ,the ones you have likely told at least a few times over the years.

best stories

"Mike's microphone made much music," is an example of a(n): A. metaphor B. simile C. alliteration D. antithesis E. personification

c

Active, persistent, careful consideration of a belief or supposed form of knowledge in light of the grounds that support it and the further considerations to which it tends is called: A. argumentation B. critical analysis C. critical thinking D. logic

c

An example of a hyperbole is: A. Getting that shot was like getting stabbed in the arm with an icicle. B. That movie was a roller coaster of emotions. C. I have told you a million times to stop asking me for donations. D. Don't dogs do daring deeds?

c

Communication effectiveness is determined by the level of shared interpretation of the message reached through listener response and: A. communication B. positive attributes C. feedback D. listening

c

If you are from Pennsylvania, you might call a cold cut sandwich a "hoagie", but it you're from another state you probably say "sub". this is an example of a_____________________. A. basic error B. misprounciation C. regionalism D. colloquialism

c

It is defined as "the civilized substitute for harsh authority and ruthless force? and that which determines rules behavior, and acts as the governing agent in human physical and mental activities. A. Dialectic speech B. Rhetoric C. Persuasion D. Sophists

c

It's called active thinking in which we evaluate and analyze information in order to determine the best course of action. Another name for it is: A. argumentation B. critical analysis C. critical thinking D. logic

c

Regardless of the jokes and comedic insults used, the ultimate goal of a roast is to do what? A. provide a comedic outlet for them to laugh at themselves B. provide a good night of humor for the audience C. pay tribute to the person being honored D. show your highest praise in comedic form for the person being roasted

c

The President known for giving the worse State of the Union address (which lasted for a full 2 hours in a snow storm) was: A. Abraham Lincoln B. Benjamin Harris C. William Harrison D. Teddy Roosevelt

c

The best advice that our text gives you for public speaking is to begin by thinking about what? A. Clear organization B. Being flexible C. Your best stories D. The power of your ethos

c

The gentleman who came up with the classic logos, pathos, and ethos arrangement of communication was named: A. Plato B. Socrates C. Aristotle D. Graco

c

The key focus in these arguments is that it must be impossible for the premises to be true and the conclusion to be false. A. inductive reasoning B. syllogisms C. deductive reasoning D. fallacies

c

They create connections between the speaker and the audience by using ideas, information and values of the audience to draw a connection to your speech topic. A. startling stastics B. quotations C. analogies D. rhetorical questions

c

This refers to an argument in which the truth of its premises guarantees the truth of its conclusions. A. inductive reasoning B. syllogisms C. deductive reasoning D. fallacies

c

This speech style if usually delivered with keynotes for reference and is carefully prepared and rehearsed. This type of delivery is called: A. memorized style B. impromptu style C. extemporaneous D. manuscript style E. artificial style

c

This type of speech usually has three components. It provides a brief backdrop of the main speaker, introduces the topic and invites the audience to warmly welcome the speaker. A. toast B. magnification C. introduction D. present an award

c

Three of the early leaders in philosophy, that out text lists, who spoke extensively about morality and ethical principle are: A. Aristotle, Plato, Tisius B. Demosthenes, Socrates, Plato C. Aristotle, Socrates, Plato D. None of the above

c

Three reasons why storytelling is crucial to start up success include all but which one? A. Stories are Memorable B. Stories Travel Further C. Stories Have Charisma D. Stories Inspire Action

c

When a listener begins formulating a heated response to the speaker's perspective our text suggests that the speaker has hit what? A. powerful emotion B. intrinsic insight C. emotional trigger D. argumentative switch

c

When a speaker refers to the essential or common theme of a convention, conference, or other large gathering this speech is referred to as a(n): A. keynote address B. after-dinner speech C. commemorative speech D. commencement speech

c

When it comes right down to it, public speaking, basically, is all about: A. dazzling the populace B. getting an agenda known C. affecting human behavior D. a means for entertainment

c

When we are engaged in listening that involves a song we like, a poetry reading, actors on a stage, or sitcom antics on television, we are listening for pleasure. This is known as: A. auditory association B. relational listening C. appreciative listening D. empathetic listening

c

"Each month I have to lie on my expense report in order to get reimbursed for an honest business lunch," is an example of a(n): A. metaphor B. simile C. alliteration D. antithesis E. personification

d

"He was recently dumped by his fiance," is an example of which grammatical error? A. basic error B. misprounciation C. regionalisms D. colloquialisms E. metaphor

d

"The faculty of discovering the particular case all the available means of persuasion" is a definition for: A. Speech B. Philosophical relativism C. Sophists D. Rhetoric

d

A defect in the reasoning of an argument that causes the conclusion to be invalid, unsound, or weak is called: A. inductive reasoning B. syllogisms C. deductive reasoning D. fallacies

d

A set of rules we abide by that make us "good" people and help us choose right from wrong are called: A. godly restraint B. everyone's responsibility C. serious standards D. moral principles

d

According to our text, When publically speaking you should provide enough information so that: A. no doubt arises as to where the information comes from B. you protect yourself from plagiarism charges C. your ethos is built in the estimate of the audience D. an audience member can locate the source

d

Approaching the task of listening with a positive attitude and an ___________________ will make the act of listening much easier. A. positive attitude B. attentive disposition C. usable attention span D. open-mind

d

As I've told you in class, Acting is in a different class from public speaking. There is no substitution for what? A. Ethos B. Pathos C. Tenacity D. Genuineness

d

As an introductory device, all of the following are very effective attention getters except: A. historical events B. previous speeches C. analogies D. statistics

d

Kavi gives a speech persuading the audience to stop illegally downloading music. he concludes by saying, "Downloading music is wrong. Downloading music is stealing. And downloading music needs to stop today." This is an example of using _________________. A. personalized language B. antithesis C. metaphor D. parallel structure and language

d

Pauses that are filled with "uh's, and um's" are called: A. pathetic B. normal C. tempo D. fillers E. projection

d

Regardless of the occasion or speech, even if it is to commemorate a sad occasion or remember the loss of an individual, the text suggests that the speaker always: A. keeps it short B. acknowledge the obvious C. mention the achievements D. keep it positive

d

Some stories are fairly easily told, and are flexible enough to fit a wide variety of what? A. Creative imaginations B. Children C. Adults D. potential audiences

d

Something in a speaker's words of a piece of writing which helps us draw a conclusion outside of his/her words is called the concept of: A. inference B. self-regulation C. imply D. infer

d

The one statement that succinctly and accurately lets the audience know what the speech will be about and what the speaker plans to accomplish in the speech is known as the: A. preview B. strategy C. story D. thesis

d

The primary purpose of this speech is to give recognition to the recipient and his or her accomplishments. A. toast B. magnification C. introduction D. present an award

d

The speech is written and the speaker reads it word for word to the audience. This type of delivery is called: A. Memorized style B. Impromptu style C. Extemporaneous style D. Manuscript style E. Artificial style

d

This type of speech is the shortest of all of these types of ceremonial speeches. In fact, if you go over 60 seconds you've gone too long. A. speech of introduction B. roast C. awarding someone D. toast

d

This type of speech is usually given by a person who is well-known in the community or by someone who has achieved national or international recognition for her or his contributions to society. A. keynote address B. after-dinner speech C. commemorative speech D. commencement speech

d

Which company is referred to in the article in discussing how important the power of the story is? A. Adidas B. Proctor-Gamble C. Coca-Cola D. Nike

d

Which of the following is not listed in our text as a good idea for your introduction? A. make it relevant B. be succinct C. write it out word for word D. be concise

d

Language has an impact on which of the following? A. belief B. values C. one's concept of reality D. emotional responses E. All of the above

e

The rehearsal checklist in the chapter includes all of the following but: A. use the note sheets or cards you will be using B. rehearse with a colleague C. rehearse in the room D. plan and practice your opening and closing E. practice your movements

e

What are the advantages of using more sophisticated language instead of simple language? A. it enhances the speaker's credibility B. it makes the speaker seem more sincere C. it enhances the clarity of the speech D. All of the above E. None of the above

e

Speakers need to select words that do not have negative connotations so that: A. they do not offend the audience B. they do not stereotype a group of people C. they maintain their credibility D. they represent reality accurately E. All of the above

e`

Speaking from the heart with appropriate feeling and clarity can be most effective when connecting with ----- likely helping the audience one is addressing.

emotions

While there may be a bit of acting that goes into an effective speech, there is no substitution for

emotions

Some stories are fairly easily told, and are ---- enough to fit a wide variety of potential audiences.

flexible

As the common saying goes, "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water." Speeches always have a ---- that also needs to be savored.

genuineness

One can be a very effective public speaker if one can capitalize on actually having something to say to the specific, intended audience, speaking knowledgeably and from the

heart

Good advice for storytelling for public speaking includes "stick only to your best

material

If it's a good story, it's never ---- , while (too long) can kill the best of stories.

too short