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An effective proportion of the intro, body, and conclusion of a typical speech is:

10/15% introduction 70/80% Body 10/15% conclusion

T/F: A group technique used to promote a free flow of ideas is groupthink

False

T/F: A person's culture has very little influence on how they communicate in a group

False

T/F: According to the text, the intro portion of your speech should be prepared before you prepare the body of the speech

False

T/F: Facts stated in numerical form are anecdotes

False

T/F: Generally, a group with 12+ members works best

False

T/F: Homogeneity means how well the audience likes the speaker rather than same values

False

T/F: Since quotations in a speech must always be exact words, never paraphrase a quotation

False

T/F: after you arrive at the podium, you should apologize if you feel unprepared

False

T/F: it is a good idea to reproduce your speech word-for-word in your PowerPoint slides so the audience can read along with you as you present and discuss them

False

T/F: once mastered, you won't ever use the basic steps to speech preparation in the future

False

T/F: the core idea or the bottom line of your speech is the body of the speech

False

T/F: the length of a speech has little influence on the effectiveness of the speech

False

T/F: the more involved members are in making decisions, the less affective the decision is

False

T/F: the topical format is most frequently employed in persuasive speeches

False

T/F: verifying the quality of material found online is the responsibility of the audience not the speaker

False

T/F: when arriving at a speaking location, you don't really need to test your equipment if you did that in practice at home

False

T/F: when group problem-solving, it is best to start by brainstorming for all possible solutions

False

T/F: when presenting any speech, you should just stand up and speak without preparation

False

T/F: when you cite someone else's opinions, you are using definitions

False

Role Types: compromising

Maintenance - oriented roles

Role Types: Encouraging

Matintenance - oriented roles

Role Types: blocking

Self-serving roles

Role Types: joking

Self-serving roles

Role Types: Information giving

Task-Oriented roles

T/F: "killer phrases" and "Killer looks" when brainstorming indicate that some members don't really want to help the group create new ideas and solutions

True

T/F: A good source of information about your audience is your own personal experiences

True

T/F: A line graph is the best visual to illustrate trends over time

True

T/F: Achieved leadership is assumed from the within while designated leadership is selected from outside

True

T/F: Communication within a group is improved when they are encouraged to speak freely

True

T/F: For visual aids to be effective, the audience's interest should be stirred

True

T/F: Gestures like putting hands into pockets or scratching can become a distraction

True

T/F: If a group wants to achieve tasks and build relationships, it should eliminate self-serving roles

True

T/F: People who see problems as games think up more creative solutions than people who see problems as work

True

T/F: Public speaking can be a horror for a shy person, but it can also be liberating

True

T/F: The basic purpose of a speech preview is to prepare your audience for the main points you will discuss in detail during the body of the speech

True

T/F: The perception of a message or expectation of a behavior of a leader is often influenced by gender-role stereotypes as well as by a group's cultural makeup

True

T/F: The phase of speech preparation that is most frequently shortchanged is paying attention to audience analysis

True

T/F: We often become defensive when we feel attacked causing us to sometimes distort messages

True

T/F: When performing a demographic analysis of the audience when preparing a speech, it is important to consider the age of the audience members

True

T/F: a speaker who uses strong, active verbs, figures of speech and images to liven a presentation is using vivid words and language

True

T/F: humor should probably not be used anywhere in a speech if it is not relevant to the topic, situation and audience

True

T/F: the motivation and enthusiasm of an audience for your topic will probably be most impacted by whether attendance is required or optional

True

T/F: the purpose of a definition is to increase the audience's understanding

True

T/F: today's media environment and the availability of trained speakers place an added importance on becoming effective at speaking in public

True

T/F: use of technology should not be used in a way that it becomes an obstacle to understanding

True

T/F: visual aids make it easier for an audience to understand and remember the speech

True

T/F: when a speaker presents an idea repeatedly using the same words, this is called repetition

True

T/F: while speaking you should work to convey your enthusiasm about the topic

True

When speaking to an audience that already agrees with you, your aim is to a. maintain support b. determine its demographics c. get a fair hearing d. make a front-end analysis

a

Which leadership theory is true for this statement? "Some people are simply born leaders" a. traits b. situational c. functional d. transformational

a

Which of the following about groupthink is true? a. it is an extreme way to avoid conflict b. if forces group members to think critically c. it is a drastic but effective way to improve group functioning d. it is an excellent way to solve problem

a

which of the following serves to specify particular instances a. examples b. illustrations c. statistics d. testimonies

a

which of the following statement s about testimony in a speech is not true? a. it should be derived only from present-day sources b. it should be derived from a credible source c. it should be relevant d. it should be understandable by the audience e. it is used to reinforce the speaker's claims

a

Audience analysis that utilizes demographics refers to such things as the audience's a. social status b. occupation c.martial status d. religion

all

Primary research includes a. informational surveys b. personal experiences c. interviews

all

The purpose of the conclusion is to a. summarize what has been discussed b. heighten the impact of the presentation c. provide a sense of closure d. provide repetition of better memory

all

Which of the following abilities are needed by a public speaker to be effective communicator? a. organize ideas logically b. readily adapt to the audience c. express ideas clearly

all

if you primary purpose is to inform, you a. should provide data that will enhance your audiences understanding b. should find ways to help listeners remember what you say c. may also include some elements of persuasion

all

which of the following is an effective device in the introduction to a speech? a. illustration b. rhetorical question c. surprising statement d. suspense

all

which of the following should be considered by the speaker before delivery? a. clothing b. eye contact c. gestures d. posture

all

which of the following statements about demographics is true a.your own age can affect your presentation b. gender can influence your audience's reaction c. older audience members might prefer a slower, more evenly paced delivery

all

which of the following statements is true concerning the use of "statistics"? a. statistics are simply facts expressed in numerical form b. statistics may be cited to explain relationships or to indicate trends c. to be effective as support, statistics must be honest and credible

all

which of the following would not be necessary to know regarding the occasion for a speech? a. date and time b. location c. size of the audience

all

During a speech, you should make eye contact with

all audience members regardless of whether they appear to be listening or not

A democratic leader a. has a "leave them alone" or "hands off" attitude b. is compromised between an autocratic and a lassiez-faire leader c. is always effective when a quick decision is needed d. is always a strong leader because they give the orders

b

Effective leadership includes all of the following except which statement? a. encourage membership interaction b. take command to eliminate criticism anf conflict c. demonstrate role versatility d. keep the group discussion focused with an agenda

b

In most situations, people generally prefer a a. autocratic leader who takes command and gives orders b. democratic leader who participates with group members but does not dominate c. Lassiez-faire leader who lets group members to develop and progress on their own

b

Pamela is in charge of an experienced sales team. Which leadership style would be best? a. Autocratic - constant direction b. laissez-faire - free to progress on own c. democratic - need guidance and decisions to be made for them d. any of these are over-rated

b

Which leadership theory is true for this statement? "leadership emergence is affected by things like the nature of the problem" a. traits b. situational c. functional d. transformational

b

Which of the following statements about posture is true? a. it should not (and rarely does) present any problem for speechmakers, because standing is something almost everyone does very well b. speakers often seem to forget the posture communicates a great deal c. to stand properly in public speaking, simply assume a casual, relaxed posture

b

which of the following is not a true statement concerning a public speech a. speakers use repetition by repeating a quotation word-for-word b. speakers use restatement when using different words to present a quotation

both are true

Which leadership theory is true for this statement? "Several group members should be ready to lead when the time or action demands" a. traits b. situational c. functional d. transformational

c

Which of the following statements about leadership is true? a. effective leadership is telling others what to so whether they want to or not b. the best leadership in most situations is to let people do what they do best c. leadership is the ability to influence others d. leadership is something that only those born to lead should do

c

Which of the following terms could you correctly associate with lassiez-faire leader? a. "type X" b. "autocrat" c. "leave them alone" "a born leader"

c

Which leadership theory is true for this statement? "Leaders provide inspiration and vision as a guiding force" a. traits b. situational c. functional d. transformational

d

Which of the following is not a criteria for topic selection according to your textbook? a. is the topic worthwhile b. is the topic appropriate c. is the topic interesting d. is the topic complex

d

Which one of the following behaviors would counter the groupthink mentality? a. rationalization is used to justify a group decision b. members refrain from disagreeing in order to preserve harmony c. members assume that silence means agreement d. members are encouraged to challenge opinions and make critical decisions

d

the most effective decision making for a group is

decision by consensus as group members understand the outcome and support it

A chronological pattern of organization

develops an idea or problem in the order in which it occurred in time

what inhibits brainstorming

evaluating ideas for usefulness and practicality

the most effective delivery style in most public speaking situations is the

extemporaneous speech

Advantages of group problem solving are

facilitates the pooling of resources, increases individual motivation, generally more pleasant and fulfilling then working alone

T/F: a visual aid should be clear, visible, and complex

false

T/F: how well a speech is organized has little effect on an audience's understanding that content of the speech

false

T/F: the pattern used when information is presented according to specific sub-categories of the topics is called spatial

false

T/F: when explaining the various steps to building a boat from beginnign to end you would be best to use problem-solution order

false

One purpose of the introduction is to

gain the attention of audience members

A group is composed of people who

interact verbally and non verbally, occupy certain roles, cooperate to accomplish a goal

The advantage of a manuscript speech is

it allows the speaker to use precise language when the occasion demans

a paraphrase of a testimony may be used when

it is important to summarize or simplify what was said

criteria for use of visual aids

simplicity, clarity, and visibility

An effective thesis statement fulfills 3 guidelines

single sentence, focuses the audiences attention, supports your specific purpose

In outlining a speech,

subordinate ideas serve to help develop and explain larger or main ideas

The Principle of Redundancy can be expressed by

tell them what you will tell them, tell them, and tell them what you told them

Transitional words (or speech sign-posts) such as "furthermore" and "next" help to signal

that additional information is coming

an individual should make a decision rather than the group when

the problem is not very complex

The systematic step-by-step process can be summarized into four stages:

topic selection, subject development, presentation practice, post-presentation analysis

T/F: when deciding whether to use a particular supporting material, you should consider the information;s accuracy, recency, and reliability

true

women v. men in group work

women see power as something to be shared, men use it to enhance status


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