final speech review - dr stout mgccc

T OR F: Education and status are the most important factors affecting a speaker's credibility.

FALSE

T OR F: The following would be an acceptable persuasive speech purpose statement for this class: "The purpose of my speech is to persuade the audience that child abuse is wrong."

FALSE

T or F: "to inform my audience about the origins of martial arts and how to perform yoga" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech

FALSE

T or F: Because everyone knows that a persuasive speaker's goal is to influence the audience's beliefs or actions, questions of ethics are less important in persuasive speaking than in other kinds of speaking.

FALSE

T or F: It's okay if you don't cite your sources verbally in your presentation as long as it is well-documented in your written documentation.

FALSE

T or F: Like magazine and journal articles, most documents posted on the Internet have been subjected to close editorial review.

FALSE

T or F: The following would be an acceptable persuasive speech purpose statement for this class: "The purpose of my speech is to persuade the audience that child abuse is wrong."

FALSE

T or F: You must document the following phrase: "George W. Bush was the president of the United States during the 9/11 attacks."

FALSE

T or F: You should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic.

FALSE

T or F: a single practice session of two or three hours in usually the best way to rehearse your speech (remember your "textbook" advises you NOT to memorize your speech)

FALSE

T or F: as your textbook explains, the speaker's message consists only of what the speaker says with language (emotion doesn't effect how the speaker conveys their message)

FALSE

T or F: one of the advantages of the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it enable you to maintain contact with your audience

FALSE

T or F:When your general purpose is to inform, you act as an advocate or an opponent.

FALSE

T or F:if you say the "s" in illinois of the "p" in pneumonia, you are making a mistake in articulation

FALSE

T or F: The preparation outline should be drawn up before a speaker begins research for a speech.

FALSE - you have to do research to know what will go on the outline

T OR F: A speaker's credibility can change during the course of her or his speech.

TRUE

T OR F: Aristotle used the term pathos for what modern students of communication refer to as emotional appeals.

TRUE

T OR F: Credibility is the audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

TRUE

T OR F: Derived credibility refers to the credibility of the speaker produced by everything she or he says and does during the speech itself.

TRUE

T OR F: Evidence from competent, credible sources is more persuasive than evidence from biased or self-interested sources.

TRUE

T OR F: Research shows that a speaker's credibility is strongly affected by his or her delivery.

TRUE

T OR F: Terminal credibility is the credibility of the speaker at the end of the speech.

TRUE

T OR F: The following would be an acceptable persuasive speech purpose statement for this class: "The purpose of my speech is to persuade my audience to get a Snapchat account if they don't already have one."

TRUE

T OR F: The following would be an acceptable persuasive speech purpose statement for this class: "The purpose of my speech is to persuade my listeners to donate their hair to Locks of Love."

TRUE

T or F: A preparation outline should include transitions and internal summaries.

TRUE

T or F: A preparation outline should include your bibliography.

TRUE

T or F: Anytime you use someone else's ideas, thoughts, or words, you must provide a source citation to give proper credit to the creator of the information

TRUE

T or F: As your textbook explains, Wikipedia can be a good place to start your research, but you need to consult other sources in addition to Wikipedia.

TRUE

T or F: Failure to cite sources in your written and spoken speech can be interpreted as plagiarism, which is a serious offense that can cause you to fail the assignment, course, or even be dismissed from the college.

TRUE

T or F: Moving listeners from being strongly opposed to a speaker's position to being only moderately opposed would be a sign of a successful persuasive speech.

TRUE

T or F: One of the major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the audience knows about the topic.

TRUE

T or F: One strategy for avoiding plagiarism is to put quotations around everything that comes directly from the text being used.

TRUE

T or F: One way for a persuasive speaker to uphold the ethical obligations of speechmaking is to learn about all sides of an issue.

TRUE

T or F: Plagiarism is using others' ideas and words without clearly acknowledging the source of that information.

TRUE

T or F: The burden of proof is the obligation of a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary.

TRUE

T or F: The first step in speechmaking is choosing a topic for your speech.

TRUE

T or F: When a speaker's body language is inconsistent with her or his words, listeners often believe the body language rather than the words.

TRUE

T or F: When making an outline, you should place the main points farthest to the left and less important ideas progressively farther to the right.

TRUE

T or F: When speaking to persuade, you should try to anticipate places where the audience might object and then answer the objections in your speech.

TRUE

T or F: When taking research notes, it is important to distinguish among direct quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas.

TRUE

T or F: You should include your specific purpose statement with your preparation outline.

TRUE

T or F: Your success in a persuasive speech will usually depend on how well you adapt to the attitudes, beliefs, and values of your audience.

TRUE

T or F: after choosing a topic, the next step in speech prep is determining your purpose

TRUE

T or F: extemporaneous delivery means delivering a speech "off the cuff", with no advance preparation

TRUE

T or F: public speaking is more highly structured than everyday conversation (public speaking is more work than talking to a friend)

TRUE

T or F: taking a moment to look at your audience and smile before you begin to speak can establish rapport (connection) with them

TRUE

T or F:Using your own knowledge and experience in a speech can help bring the speech to life.

TRUE

Please choose the best thesis statement for this purpose statement: "The purpose of my speech is to persuade my audience to eliminate sodas entirely from their family's lives." a. I believe we and our families should stop consuming sodas because 1) sodas are full of potentially fatal toxins, 2) our bodies are deprived of essential nutrients when we drink just one can of soda, and 3) you could loose weight by abstaining from sodas. b. Today I will persuade you about the toxins that are found in sodas, what we can drink instead of sodas, and how much exercise you must complete to get rid of the calories found in one can of soda.

a. I believe we and our families should stop consuming sodas because 1) sodas are full of potentially fatal toxins, 2) our bodies are deprived of essential nutrients when we drink just one can of soda, and 3) you could loose weight by abstaining from sodas.

Speaking extemporaneously... a. all of the below b. better than impromptu c. more control d. adaptable

a. all of the below

You have found statistics on the Internet that you would like to use in your speech. Before you do, you need to make sure that a. all of the options b. stats are recent enough to make them reliable c. find the date when the were published d. come from a credible source

a. all of the options

According to your textbook, brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble a. choosing a speech topic b. phrasing the central idea

a. choosing a speech topic

"You can increase your gas mileage by reducing the weight in your car, doing regular maintenance, and reducing your driving speed" is an example of... a. thesis (central idea) b. specific purpose c. introduction

a. thesis (central idea)

Please choose the best thesis statement for this purpose statement: "The purpose of my speech is to persuade people to buy their food as locally as possible." a. Today I'm going to tell you about why you should buy your food locally, share some tips and tricks about when to buy the cheapest produce, and talk about why buying local is not always the most expensive option. b. By purchasing food locally, we know more about the foods we buy, we drastically reduce the effects that buying outside the local area plays on the environment, and we also strengthen our local economy.

b. By purchasing food locally, we know more about the foods we buy, we drastically reduce the effects that buying outside the local area plays on the environment, and we also strengthen our local economy.

Please choose the best thesis statement for this purpose statement: "The purpose of my speech is encourage my audience to eat at home more than they eat out." a. I believe cooking at home is better than eating out because it improves your health, finances, and family time. b. I believe cooking at home is better than eating out and today I will talk about ways to save money when doing this, how to freeze your meals, and why you should start a supper club.

b. I believe cooking at home is better than eating out and today I will talk about ways to save money when doing this, how to freeze your meals, and why you should start a supper club.

in the midst of a speech about volcanoes, a speaker realizes her audience looks confused. In response, she says, "Let me explain that point again to make it more clear." When this happens the speaker is a. building her credibility b. adapting to feedback

b. adapting to feedback

according to your textbook, saying "dunno" instead of don't know is an error in... a. accent b. articulation

b. articulation

Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when your rehearsing your speeches? a. memorize it word for word b. ask family members or friends for feedback c. all of the above

b. ask family and friends for feedback

Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? a. lawyer talking to jury about not convicting client b. banker explaining how the stock market works c. teacher urging people to adopt new teaching style

b. banker explaining how the stock market works

dealing with such matters as the logical relationships among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the different between fact and opinion are all part of what your textbook calls? a. rational communication b. critical thinking

b. critical thinking

Evidence and reasoning are the two major elements of persuasion that Aristotle called a. ethics b. logos c. ethos d. pathos

b. logos

Communication based on a speaker's body and voice, rather than on the use of words, is called a. implicit communication b. nonverbal c. unintentional

b. nonverbal

According to your textbook, "now that you know about my interest in photography, allow me to share with you my passion for snowboarding" is an example of... a. bridge b. transition

b. transition

Which of the following is out of place in a speech to inform? a. explain b. report c. advocating

c. advocating

If you want to persuade a skeptical audience, which of the following is it most important for you to do in your speech? a. define unclear terms in the intro b. organize the speech in problem solution order c. answer the reasons for the audience's skepticism

c. answer the reasons for the audience's skepticism

______ refers to facts that can be found in numerous places and are likely to be known by a lot of people. a. general info b. common facts c. common knowledge

c. common knowledge

"To persuade my audience to give blood and to support the Wilderness Society" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a classroom speech because it... a. written as a statement instead of a question b. too technical for audience c. contains two unrelated ideas

c. contains two unrelated ideas

when approaching the lectern and beginning your speech you should... a. start immediately b. create a bond with audience c. establish eye contact with the audience before you begin speaking d. all of the above

c. establish eye contact with the audience before you start to speak

What contemporary researchers term credibility, Aristotle termed a. ethics b. logos c. ethos d. pathos

c. ethos

the ________ speaker uses only brief notes of a speaking outline to jog the memory a. informative b. commemorative c. extemporaneous

c. extemporaneous

according to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the intro of the speech is to... a. tell their name b. give a preview of the speech c. get the interest and attention of the audience

c. get the interest and attention of the audience

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? a. migraine headaches and their causes b. causes c. there are three major causes of migraine headaches

c. there are three major causes of migraine headaches

According to your textbook, persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to a. make sure their goals are ethically sound b. learn all sides of an issue c. present evidence accurately d. all of the above

d. all of the above

In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience? a. professor giving a lecture b. business executive giving a report c. politician presenting a campaign d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking? a. relate the subject to the audience b. don't be too technical c. personalize your ideas d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about the solar system." a. too shallow b. too general c. too informative

too general