public speaking chapter 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11
The audience of marketing and advertising is best understood as the: a. educated audience. b. rhetorical audience. c. literal audience. d. motivated audience.
? not A
The classifications that, in some cases, give a rough picture of important characteristics of the audience are known as ____________ characteristics. a. literal b. obvious c. rhetorical d. demographic
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Which effective strategy for dealing with speaking anxiety involves realizing the audience sees a speaker who would like to do a good job giving a speech, and who is attempting to impart useful information to them? a. Recognize that nerves make you a better speaker. b. Act "as if." c. Keep in mind that you don't look as nervous as you feel. d. Learn to see the bigger picture.
? not A
_______________ shifts or transports meaning from one context to another, and is not literally true. a. Understatement b. Repetition c. Metaphor d. Personification
? not A
All of the following are suggestions for feeling confident while standing except: a. settle your weight on both feet. b. keep your chin up and shoulders down. c. stand straight. d. avoid pacing.
? not B
Complete the following statement: _____________ is about convincing an audience based on their already existing beliefs and motivations of the audience, and _____________ is about changing the beliefs and motivations of the audience. a. engagement; audience analysis b. engagement; marketing c. marketing; engagement d. marketing; audience analysis
? not B
Letting the audience know whether you have a personal motive, specific experience, or vested interest in your topic is an example of which principle of ethical public speaking? a. Be balanced. b. Represent evidence responsibly. c. Be generous. d. Be open.
? not B
Using evidence selectively to prove your point is known as what type of appeal? a. card stacking b. inappropriate testimonial c. bandwagoning d. name calling
? not B
What type of figure uses repetition and direction to create a sense of movement and draw the listener toward a conclusion? a. progression b. grammatical repetition c. rhyme d. alliteration
? not B
Action that presents a strong case for the perspective you hold or a change in belief or action you would like to lead your audience toward, while at the same time being open to giving other perspectives a fair hearing, is best known by the term: a. advocacy. b. bias. c. democracy. d. argument.
? not C
All of the following are among the seven principles of ethical public speaking except: a. Be honest . b. Be balanced. c. Be generous. d. Be careful.
? not C
If we have no other goal than to simply let our audience know what is on our minds, we are engaging in what type of communication? a. expressive b. persuasive c. rhetorical d. responsive
? not C
When language attempts to distract the listener through a charged formulation that distracts people from thinking critically, as opposed to letting the audience make a decision based upon the merits of the evidence, we call it: a. responsible. b. democratic. c. ethical. d. prejudicial.
? not C
All of the following are ethical pitfalls that should be avoided in a public speech except: a. considering the opposing arguments. b. lying. c. misrepresenting sources. d. knowingly making weak arguments.
? not D
Speaking ______________ gives the appearance of spontaneity, and because it's close to acting it's the mode of performance farthest from daily conversation. a. limited notes b. off the top of your head c. from memory d. from manuscript
? not D
The process of making good arguments well supported by good grounds such as evidence, expert opinion, data, or logical chain is known as: a. advocacy. b. reasoning. c. responsibility. d. effectiveness.
? not D
A ___________ is a group of people who share a common set of interests because they perceive a common problem. a. public b. community c. divided audience d. marketing demographic
A
According to the text, using off-color, or foul, language should be avoided because: a. it is disrespectful to the audience. b. it is too concrete and vivid. c. it relies on logical appeals. d. it is illegal.
A
According to your text, all of the following are reasons for paying attention to language choice except: a. To impress your audience with your large vocabulary. b. Metaphoric language can help make a speech easier to understand and more memorable. c. Repeating three or four key terms can help hold the parts of the speech together. d. Choosing language carefully can help set a consistent tone.
A
According to your text, communication in the context of democracy aims to: a. solve problems b. avoid arguments c. entertain d. sell products
A
According to your text, one of the biggest challenges of our times is to learn to speak in a way that: a. generates cooperation and insight and that avoids division and narrow-mindedness. b. gives us a competitive edge in the global marketplace. c. generates memorable quotes and that avoids losing the audience's interest. d. enables us to win every argument.
A
After you have submitted the quiz, click the to view feedback next to any incorrect response. The Greek term _________ means both "character" and "habit." a. ethos b. logos c. pathos d. kronos
A
All of the following are aspects of your physical delivery that you need to think about except: a. articulation. b. standing. c. walking. d. gesturing.
A
All of the following are suggestions for effectively practicing your speech except: a. practice in front of a mirror. b. practice in front of an audience. c. breathe, breathe, breathe. d. practice making mistakes.
A
Although lies may be acceptable in some narrow instances, they are never justifiable in public speaking. a. True b. False
A
An appeal is an attempt to influence an audience. a. True b. False
A
Apathetic audiences don't care about a topic because they don't know that they should care about it. a. True b. False
A
Basic principles are the same for any speech, whether delivered on the floor of the Senate, the State of the Union Address, a business presentation or a talk at a local community group. a. True b. False
A
Being a good and effective public speaker is within everyone's ability. a. True b. False
A
Changes in structure of a phrase, or a sentence that lends an ear-catching quality is known by the term: a. figures. b. analogies. c. tropes. d. metaphors
A
Changes in the meaning of words and concepts that give them a new meaning is known by the term: a. tropes. b. repetition. c. figures. d. alliteration.
A
Choosing to give your speech from prepared notes, as opposed to written out or memorized, is called __________ speaking. a. extemporaneous b. contemporaneous c. impromptu d. practical
A
Good communication is, by definition, responsive communication. a. True b. False
A
If a speaker relies too much on visual images or media in presentational aids, they are at risk of distracting their audience from what they want to say. a. True b. False
A
It is a good idea to mark your notecards with reminders to breathe every point or so. a. True b. False
A
Marketing, or selling something to an audience, has all of the following characteristics except : a. requires self-risk. b. demographically divides audience. c. one-way process. d. engages in stereotypes.
A
Our language carries assumptions and implications with it. a. True b. False
A
Progression uses repetition to create a sense of movement. a. True b. False
A
Simile is an explicit comparison between two things that use "like" or "as" to connect them. a. True b. False
A
Staying within your time limit is an important skill for competent, ethical speaking. a. True b. False
A
The Seven Principles of Ethical Public Speaking ultimately imply that public speaking should be about relationship and conversation. a. True b. False
A
The basic way to create an antithesis is to use words with opposite meaning, such as best and worst. a. True b. False
A
The fragmentation of the audience that results from focusing on demographic information makes it difficult to make good choices about how to engage with your audience. a. True b. False
A
The way a speaker delivers a message makes a big difference in the way an audience responds to it. a. True b. False
A
To decide which ethical choices to make in your speech, your text suggests you ask all of the following questions except: a. What expectations do I have of this audience? b. What is the best way I can cultivate a relationship with this audience in this context? c. What common goals and ideals can I reference when making my case? d. What expectations does this audience have of me?
A
What tool for choosing a rhetorical audience invites an audience to see your topic in a specific role that changes their perspective on a topic? a. the "as test" b. the "who, what, when, where, and whys" of audience interaction c. demographic analysis d. audience generalization
A
You text suggests that the term "public" refers to a group of people who share a common set of concerns. a. True b. False
A
_____________ refers to the emphasis you put on words that helps shape meaning for the listener. a. Inflection b. Speed c. Articulation d. Volume
A
______________ is an overstatement, a claim so over the top it is obviously not true. a. Hyperbole b. Simile c. Personification d. Litotes
A
"Adapting to the audience" just means telling people what they already know or want to believe. a. True b. False
B
A metaphor is an assertion that is literally true. a. True b. False
B
According to the text, it is not a good idea to think about your audience as a partner in an ongoing public conversation. a. True b. False
B
According to your text, the concept of "public" in public speaking is important for all of the following reasons except: a. It reminds us that we're all members of a broader citizenry. b. It helps us to determine which speeches should be available for everyone to listen to free of charge. c. It helps us to differentiate public speaking from advertising and other forms of private and personal communication. d. It reminds us that we have a responsibility to connect with the audience in an ethical way.
B
According to your text, you'll know you've given a good speech if you audience gives you big round of applause. a. True b. False
B
After you have submitted the quiz, click the to view feedback next to any incorrect response. All of the following are effective strategy for dealing with speaking anxiety except a. Recognize that nerves make you a better speaker. b. Remember that your topic is less important than your nerves. c. Learn to see the bigger picture. d. Manage your expectations.
B
All of the following are among the easy tips regarding answering audience questions except: a. Respond to all questions as friendly questions. b. Answer the question even if not on topic. c. Answer questions, not speeches. d. You don't need to have all the answers.
B
Check My Work If you know a lot about your topic, you'll automatically be clearly understood by your audience. a. True b. False
B
Effectiveness, or getting your own way, is a good test for ethical acceptability. a. True b. False
B
Engagement within a democratic framework has all the following characteristics except: a. shows respect for the audience. b. demographically divides the audience. c. requires self-risk. d. is a two-way process.
B
For most people, the best choice for public speaking is to speak just a bit faster than their normal pace. a. True b. False
B
The Latin words found on the dollar bill, "E pluribus unum" means "From many, one" and symbolizes the importance of the individual in a democracy. a. True b. False
B
The great thing about the idea of rhetorical audience is that you can magically make your audience be anything you want them to be. a. True b. False
B
The more your practice, the more elaborate your speaking outline needs to be. a. True b. False
B
The point of public speaking training is to create communication performance skills from scratch. a. True b. False
B
The words people speak in one place never changes the way people think or act in another place. a. True b. False
B
Thinking about the beliefs, values, experiences, and motivations that characterize your audience is known as: a. audience responsiveness. b. audience analysis. c. audience awareness. d. audience demographics.
B
To adapt your speech to your audience, you should do all of the following except: a. Work from common premises b. Avoid commonly used words c. Identify common interests d. Be directive
B
Using the "Plain Folks" appeal relies on invoking the credibility of an expert or celebrity in an area outside their area of expertise. a. True b. False
B
Which type of delivery involves the speaker writing out the text of the speech and then reading it? a. impromptu speaking b. speaking from manuscript c. extemporaneous speaking d. speaking from memory
B
While the best communicators make choices about how to write and deliver a speech that are practically effective, rarely to they also have to worry about being ethically responsible. a. True b. False
B
____________ is an expression that substitutes a part for the whole, or a property of something for the thing itself. a. Understatement b. Metonymy c. Metaphor d. Simile
B
A claim that is supported by some grounds, or evidence, is known as a(n): a. alternative perspective. b. poor reasoning. c. argument. d. advocate.
C
A public speaker who adjusts their topic and the presentation of their speech to their audience, is demonstrating____________: a. targeting b. democracy c. adaptation d. pandering
C
A public speaker who carefully verifies the persuasive facts they plan to present to their audience is demonstrating the ________dimension of public speaking. a. thoughtful b. professional c. ethical d. verification
C
According to your text, rhetoric requires all of the following except: a. some means of sharing a message b. a speaker. c. some means of recording that message. d. a listener.
C
According to your text, what is the minimum number of times you should practice a speech? a. eight times b. three times c. four times d. ten times
C
After you have submitted the quiz, click the to view feedback next to any incorrect response. The use of language and other wording choices you will make to achieve your goals has to do with what aspect of your speech? a. organization b. persuasion c. style d. delivery
C
All of the following are aspects of your voice that you control during speaking except: a. articulation. b. inflection. c. gestures. d. volume.
C
Connecting a person, idea, or thing to an abstract concept is known as what type of appeal? a. name calling. b. bandwagoning. c. glittering generality. d. card stacking.
C
Even though it seems redundant, the figure of repetition can do all of the following except: a. make words more memorable. b. create structure. c. provide exaggeration. d. lend emphasis.
C
Given in the first few sentences, the ________ for the speech basically lays out the relationship between speaker, audience, and topic. a. message b. argument c. frame d. information
C
Sticking a label on a person or idea that prejudges them, whether as good or bad, is known as: a. glittering generalities. b. card stacking. c. name calling. d. bandwagoning.
C
The actual group of people in the back of the room who have opinions and ideas all their own are known as what type of audience? a. rhetorical audience b. diverse audience c. literal audience d. responsive audience
C
The audience you choose to address, or the audience you bring into being through your words, is known as the: a. universal audience. b. literal audience. c. rhetorical audience d. demographic audience.
C
The preparation stage of a speech is comprised of the following two-parts: a. choose your topic and ask your friends what they think b. choose your topic and think about how you might conduct research. c. think about what you want to say and choose structure and content. d. think about your audience and choose what you're going to wear.
C
Using language that takes one characteristic of a group and makes it the essence of that group is called: a. resisting. b. modeling. c. essentializing. d. implying.
C
Which type of delivery involves the speaker's reliance on limited notes to supply specific words and sentences? a. impromptu speaking b. speaking from manuscript c. extemporaneous speaking. d. speaking from memory
C
____________ describes the clarity with which you pronounce the sounds in words and make them distinct and intelligible. a. Inflection b. Speed c. Articulation d. Volume
C
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going" is an example of: a. Progression b. Grammatical repetition c. Simple-Reverse Antithesis d. Double-Reverse Antithesis
D
According to the text, rather than being abstract and theoretical, it is best to hold the interest of the audience by being: a. general and basic. b. indistinct and common. c. ambiguous and vague. d. concrete and vivid.
D
According to your text, preparation means: a. practicing your speech in front of a mirror. b. reading a book on your topic. c. memorizing what you want to say. d. choosing the best way to present your message so your audience will respond favorably.
D
All of the following are drawbacks of deceptive speech except: a. Deceptive speech practices can induce your audience to act on or believe in things that are untrue. b. Making unethical choices in public speaking can become a habit that damages your character. c. Deceptive speech can damage your credibility. d. Deceptive speech practices can make speech preparation more difficult
D
All of the following are purposes served by the use of tropes in a speech except: a. comparison. b. exaggeration. c. substitution. d. repetition.
D
All the ways you attempt to influence an audience is best known by the term: a. democracy. b. choices. c. performance. d. persuasion.
D
Check My Work Repeating initial sounds of words, like in the phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck..." is called ___________. a. rhyme b. progression c. grammatical repetition d. alliteration
D
Check My Work The rule of reciprocity, which requires you to treat others as you in turn would like to be treated, is best known by what name? a. the responsibility maxim b. principle of charity c. dialogic communication d. the Golden Rule
D
Intentionally misrepresenting, leaving out, or unfairly downplaying alternative perspectives shows ________ toward the topic. a. advocacy b. positivity c. responsibility d. bias
D
Putting yourself on the line and putting your ideas up for public scrutiny are examples of which principle of ethical public speaking? a. Be generous. b. Be open. c. Be balanced. d. Take appropriate risks.
D
Rhetoric is best understood as: a. an obsolete field of study from ancient Greece. b. empty talk. c. a long, very wordy speech. d. a form of action that motivates change.
D
Which figure of contrast "puts opposites together" by creating a sentence with two contrasting or opposing parts? a. metaphor b. progression c. alliteration d. antithesis
D
