Final exam - CH 7 - 10

The audiences physical presence guarantees that it's members will listen to the speech.

Answer: False

Regardless of length, all four goals must be present for an introduction to be effective.

Answer: True

Which of the following is not an ethical concern?

Companies should mislead consumers when it is in the best interest of the stockholders.

A speaker is asked to give a financial speech to a group of people who are thinking about retirement. What research might he use?

Demographics

The speaker is talking about global warming. What do you think he used as research to better understand his audience?

Demographics

A good outline should be atleast half the total number of words anticipated in the speech.

False

A whiteboard is the best kind of visual aid

False

According to the textbook using yourself as a visual aid is not an option

False

Because posters are the easiest way to display maps,photos and graphs, they should be first choice for presentational aids

False

Casual swearing will not be frowned upon by the audience, but rather seen as an attempt to create a more realistic speech.

False

Handouts are best used when handed out during your speech

False

Some offensive humor may be used if you know that it will not offend the majority of the audience

False

Stories told during the introduction should be actual, not hypothetical

False

A speaker who keeps the speech lively and engaging is interested in:

His audience

What should be included in the Introduction of a persuasive speech?

Main idea

Petunia wants to speak about the benefits of preserving an Indian burial ground in her hometown. What supporting idea would best serve her purpose?

Narration

Which type of transition tells the audience where you are going?

Signposts

.Persuasion is defined as:

The act of convincing others to think or behave differently from their present thoughts or actions

What does it mean for a company to communicate with an ethical persuasive message?

The message should be morally correct.

Antithesis involves combining and contrasting ideas in the same sentence

True

In addition to the source in the outline, sources should also be cited in the speech body.

True

We are not born knowing a language: we must learn it

True

A speech about kayaking, equipment needed, and safety information is what type of speech

topic

Melissa and Wyatt are getting married next week. You have to write and deliver the ceremonial speech at the reception. What is the best length of the speech?

20 mins

An introduction is generally about _________ percent of the length of the entire speech.

A) 15 B) 25 C) 10 D) 20 Answer: 10

What kind of logical fallacy is illustrated below? This chocolate pie must be bad because nobody is taking it.

A) Appeal to emotion B) Appeal to emotion and popularity C) There is no logical fallacy D) Appeal to ignorance E) Appeal to popularity Answer: E) Appeal to popularity

What is reasoning that is comprehensive on the foundation of logic or fact?

A) Deductive reasoning B) ReasoningInductive reasoning C) Valid Argument D) Propositional Logic Answer: A) Deductive Reasoning

An example of an overly broad generalization would be:

A) Either you become a physicist, or you enjoy reading great literature. B) Calculus is a difficult subject, so I will buy all of my biology textbooks today. C) All Answers are Correct D)Everyone who voted for Governor Jones does not care about education reform. E) Jack had never met a person from Montana before, so his new friend must not be from Montana. Answer: D) Everyone who voted for Governor Jones does not care about education reform.

If a speaker wanted to find out about his audience's psychographics, which question would get the most accurate information?

A) How old are you? B) What is your highest level of education? C)How many children do you have? D) Do you enjoy skydiving? E) What is your annual income? Answer: D) Do you enjoy skydiving?

Which of the following is not a reason to learn to speak publicly?

A) It gives you a platform to publicly say whatever you want without restriction B) It lets you showcase your knowledge of a subject C)It increases your self-confidence D) It helps you reach large audiences in less time E) It helps your comfort level with people Answer: A) It gives you a platform to publicly say whatever you want without restriction

In her speech about the New York Times building in midtown Manhattan, Pam used a _________ for a presentational aid because she wanted the class to see a exact reproduction of the building

A) Map B) Model C) Photograph D) actual object Answer: C) Photograph

While delivering an anecdote about defensive driving, the speaker adds, "Jim is a great driver over the age of 70" what is the speaker doing in this statement?

A) Marking Jim as an elderly driver B) using hate speech against a elderly driver C) using language appropriate for an elderly audience D) attempting to create an internal transition Answer: A) Marking Jim as an elderly driver

Humor is used in both public speaking and casual conversation to:

A) Persuade B) Create a political stir C) Inform D) Entertain E) Avoid buy-in Answer: D) Entertain

When we make meaning of a message, we are:

A) Setting a situation B) Encoding C) Creating a situation D) Conextualizing E) Decoding Answer: Decoding

What is an example of circular reasoning?

A) The moon is made of cheese because the moon is made of cheese. B) You can only pick from a car or a motorcycle as your mode of transportation. C) Anything that possesses 360 degrees must be a circle. D)I like cheesecake, and you are the same age as me, so you must like cheesecake too. E) The moon rises when the wolves howl because I've seen the moon coming up when the wolves are howling. Answer: A) The moon is made of cheese because the moon is made of cheese.

Which of the following types of material is not a presentational aid?

A) Visual material B) Audiovisual material C) Audio material D) Other sensory material E) none, all of the above are presentational aids Answer: E) none, all of the above are presentational aids

Is lying in a speech a bad thing to do if it means captivating the audience?

A) Yes because it is illegal and the speaker can go to jail B) Yes because it raises suspicion about other points the speaker makes C) No, there is no reason a small lie should hurt a good speech D) No, it is a verbal communication and nobody will catch it E) No, a little lie doesn't affect credibility enough to avoid it Answer: B) Yes because it raises suspicion about other points the speaker makes

Regardless of the type of speech, all conclusions should include ________.

A) a story B) a summary C) a personal reference D) an argument Answer: B) a summary

According to scholars, verbal communication rules and expectations ______

A) are learned during childhood B) will vary from culture to culture C) are embedded in messages D) are characterized by low and high context communication Answer: B) will vary from culture to culture

"Hear the mellow wedding bells" is an example of a(n) ______ because of the repetition of vowel sounds

A) assonance B) analogy C) onomatopoeia D) alliteration Answer: A) assonance

Speakers ask rhetorical questions in order to _______.

A) entertain the audience B) startle the audience C) demonstrate knowledge on the subject D) get the audience thinking about an idea Answer: D) get the audience thinking about an idea

Using bright colors such as red..

A) helps to highlight information B) makes it difficult to read C) confuses the audience D) looks unprofessional Answer: A) helps to highlight information

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary goals of an introduction?

A) identify thesis statement B) establish credibility C) Get audience attention D) Appeal to action Answer: D) Appeal to action

The use of a(n) ______ as a technique for getting attention during the introduction demands an overt response from the audience.

A) joke B) rhetorical question C) direct question D) quotation Answer: C) direct quotation

All of the following are reasons that speaking accurately is not that simple except _________.

A) language is unique B) language may be interpreted C) language must be learned D) language can be shared Answer: D) language can be shared

Saying, "the elederly gentleman in the black suit and red tie entered the neighborhood grocery," instead of "the man went to the store," is an example of a speaker _______

A) speaking complexly B) using specific language C) using denotation D) speaking quickly Answer) B) using specific language

When using visual aid,the speaker should always focus his or her attention ___.

A) the content of your speech B) the audience C) the speaker D) the visual aid Answer c) the audience

All of the following reasons make inanimate objects good visual aids except _______.

A) they are easy to find B) they are safe C) they are simple enough to understand visually D) they are small enough to carry to the site of the speech E) none, they are all reasons inanimate objects make good visual aids. Answer: E) none, they are all reasons inanimate objects make good visual aids.

When choosing how to display a visual aid you should consider.

A) what equipment is available in the room B) how long it will take you to make it C) how large the audience is D) All of the above Answer D) all of the above

The audience at a recent speaking event came from households that do not believe in housing indoor pets like cats and dogs. The speaker discussed the importance of keeping pets inside to protect them from coyotes and wild boars. What factor should have been considered prior to speaking about this topic to this specific group?

A)Culture B)Income C)Age D)Psychology E)Living arrangements Answer: A) Culture

When a speaker considers the audience's biases, he is thinking about their:

A)Frame of reference B) Context C) Decoding skills E) Cultural identity Answer: E) Frame of reference

What is the mode of persuasion that appeals to the audience's sense of the speaker's credibility?

A)Rhetoric B)Pathos C)Logos D)Ethos E)Persuasion Answer: D) Ethos

What is an evaluation of a situation, person, or concept based on your values and attitudes?

A)Selective Exposure Theory B)Value C)Belief D)Attitude E)Opinion Answer: E) Opinion

Which is NOT one of the five principles of public speaking?

A)Using other people's work and calling it your own B) Trustworthiness C) Dignity D) integrity E) Respect for your audience Answer: A) Using other people's work and calling it your own

While giving an anti-drug speech to group of middle school students, a speaker attempts to use what she believes is common teen slang. Rather than connecting with the audience, the speaker appears insincere because she didn't consider _____

A)the appropriateness of jargon in a speech B) the level of sincerity expected by the audience C) the formality of the occasion D) All of the above Answer D) all of the above