Public Speaking Exam 1

the best type of visual aid to summarize larger blocks of information is?

a chart

if the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available what is the next best option?

a model

anything that happens or is regarded as happening

event

t/f: "conducting regular car maintenance" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement

false

t/f: "now that we have explored the problem, lets turn to the solution" is an example of an internal preview

false

t/f: "to inform my audience how to build a birdhouse and about migratory patterns of birds" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for a speech

false

t/f: a lawyer urging a jury trial to acquit her clients is an example of informative speaking

false

t/f: a speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a dissolve ending

false

t/f: an internal summary must be used after every main point in a speech

false

t/f: best way to practice a speech is to look silently over your notes until you think you know the speech well enough to deliver it in class

false

t/f: the speaking outline follows a different patterns of symbolization and indentation from the preparation outline

false

t/f: the speaking outline is essentially a manuscript of your speech

false

t/f: the specific purpose reveals more about the content of a speech than does the central idea

false

t/f: the specific purpose usually "sums up" the main points to be developed in the body of a speech

false

t/f: topical method of speech organization follows a time pattern

false

what a speakers wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech

residual message

very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on the key ideas

signpost

time and place a speech communication occurs

situation

method of speech in which the main points follow a directional pattern (top to bottom, left to right, ect....)

spatial order

putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience

strategic organization

materials used to support a speakers ideas (examples, statistics, and testimonies)

supporting materials

speech method which the main points divide the speech into logical and consistent subtopics

topical order

words or phrases that indicates a speakers has finished one thought and is moving on to another

transition

t/f: "our bridges our safe?" would be a good title for a speech on bridge safety

true

t/f: "the three most distinctive traits of chow chows are their black tongues, their thick coats, and their manes" is an example of a well worded central idea

true

t/f: a rhetorical question is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud

true

t/f: colorful or descriptive language is an effective way to generate audience interest in an introductory speech

true

t/f: each main point in the body of your first speech should cover a single aspect of the topic

true

t/f: working out a speech intro in detail can boost a speakers confidence

true

method of speech in which main points show a cause-effect relationship

causal order

one sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech

central idea

means by which a message is communicated

channel

hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress

adrenaline

when giving the audience material to take home from a speech you should distribute the material when?

after the speech

one of the biggest mistakes people make when using power point is?

allowing the power point to dominate their presentation

carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes

extemporaneous speech

t/f: best way to prepare to give your first speech is to memorize it and deliver it word for word

false

t/f: critical thinking is a way of thinking negatively about everything you hear in a speech

false

t/f: delivery cues should be included on both the preparation and speaking outlines

false

t/f: ethnocentrism is unique to western cultures such as those in the united states and Europe

false

t/f: extemporaneous delivery means delivering a speech "off the cut" with no advance preparation

false

t/f: goodwill is the audiences perception of weather a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic

false

t/f: if a speech is 45 minutes long and audience can be expected to keep track of as many as a dozen main points

false

t/f: in topical order, the main points proceed from top to bottom, left to right, front to back, east to west, or some similar route

false

t/f: informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in spatial order

false

t/f: informative speeches are seldom organized in topical order

false

t/f: it is seldom necessary to write out quotations in full in a speaking outline

false

t/f: most often a speakers general purpose will fall into one of two categories to inform or to demonstrate

false

t/f: speakers message contains only what the speaker says with language

false

t/f: speeches arranged in problem solution order are divided into four main parts

false

t/f: the only way to convey that you speech is ending is through the use of words

false

t/f: using jargon in an informative speech is useful since it demonstrates your expertise on the topic

false

t/f: using power of visualization to control stage fright means that you should approach your speech as a performance in which the audience is looking for perfection

false

t/f: when it is your turn to speak you should hurry to the front of the room and start talking immediately so you don't loose the audiences attention

false

t/f: you should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic

false

visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns

graph

speech early as possible to get students speaking in front of the class room

ice breaker speech

speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding

informative speech

anything that impedes the communication of a message. can be external or internal to listeners

interference

statement in the body of a speech that summarizes the speakers preceding points

internal summary

graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space

line graph

what is the best visual aid to use when discussing statistical trends in a speech?

line graph

person who receives the speakers message

listener

whatever speakers communicates to someone

message

brief outline used to job a speakers memory during the presentation of a speech

speaking outline

single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speakers hopes to accomplish in his or her speech to inform _______________________

specific purpose

anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience

stage fright

t/f: "above all, you need to know" is an example of signpost

true

t/f: establishing goodwill is more likely important in the intro of a persuasive speech than the intro of an informative speech

true

t/f: for your first speech the textbook recommends you end on a clever or thought provoking note

true

t/f: how well a speech is organized affects how listeners view the speakers competence and trustworthiness

true

t/f: if the specific purpose of your informative speech is to recount the history of an event you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order

true

t/f: in most circumstances a speakers should avoid passing visual aids among the audience

true

t/f: including the specific purpose with your preparation outline makes it easier to asses how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose

true

t/f: is it important to keep your audience in mind as you formulate the specific purpose for your speech

true

t/f: it is important to maintain strong eye contact with your audience when you are presenting a visual aid

true

t/f: it is usually best to prepare the body of the speech before the introduction

true

t/f: most common system of outlining main points are identified by roman numerals and subpoints by capital letters

true

t/f: most of the nervousness a speaker feels internally is usually not visible to the audience

true

t/f: nonverbal messages that listens send back to speakers are called feedback

true

t/f: one of the most common mistakes a student makes on their first speech is trying to cover to much

true

t/f: public speaking is more highly structed than conversation

true

t/f: referring back to the intro in you conclusion is a good way to give the speech psychological unity

true

t/f: regardless of what other methods you sue to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech

true

t/f: research shows that using personal terms such as you and your in an informative speech can increase listeners understanding of the speakers ideas

true

t/f: some nervousness before a speech is usually beneficial

true

t/f: speakers framework of reference and a listeners frame of reference will never be exactly the same

true

t/f: speeches arranged chronologically follow a time pattern

true

t/f: the central idea of a speech often emerges after you have done research and have decided on the main points of the speech

true

t/f: the difference between informing and persuading is like the difference between teaching and advocating

true

t/f: the four kinds of informative speeches include speech's about objects, concepts, processes, and events

true

t/f: the intro, body, and conclusion should all be labeled in a speech preparation outline

true

t/f: the most effective order for the main points of speech depends upon the topic, the specific purpose, and the audience

true

t/f: the preview statement in a speech intro identifies the main points to be discussed in the body

true

t/f: the visual framework of a preparation outline shows the relationship among the speakers ideas

true

t/f: to inform my audience how to create their own blog" is an specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a process

true

t/f: under normal circumstances the intro should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of a speech

true

t/f: using visual aids can help combat stage fright

true

t/f: when an informative speech about a process has more than 5 steps the speakers should group the steps into units so as to limit the number of main points

true

t/f: when giving an informative speech, you should think about ways to relate your topic to the audience in the body of the speech as well as in the introduction

true

t/f: when making preparation outline you should state the main points and subpoints in full sentences to ensure that you develop your ideas fully

true

t/f: when you adjust to the situation of a public speech you are doing on a lager scale what you do every day in conversation

true

t/f: speechmaking becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases

ture

pattern of symbolizing and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speakers ideas

visual framework

mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving successful presentation

visualization

most speech's contain how many main points?

2-5

graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items

bar graph

ethnocentrism

belief that ones own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures

list of all the sources used in a preparation outline

bibliography

method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas

brainstorming

visual aid that summarizes a large block of information, usually in list form

chart

speech that follow a time pattern

chronological

statement of the similarities among two or more people events, ideas, ect...

comparison

belief, theory, idea, notion, principle, or the like

concept

word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship among them

connective

statement of the differences among two or more people, events, ideas, ect...

contrast

audiences perception of weather a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic

credibility

conclusion in which the speech builds in power and intensity

crescendo ending

focused organized thinking about such things as the logical relationship among ideas, evidence and the difference between facts and opinions

critical thinking

directions in speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech

delivery cues

statement that depicts a person, event, idea, or the like with clarity and vividness

description

when using visual aids in a speech you should...?

display visual aids only while discussing them

conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement

dissolve ending

messages usually nonverbal sent from listener to speaker

feedback

complete set of type of the same design

font

sum of persons knowledge, experience, goals, values, and attitudes. (no two people have the same)

frame of reference

the broad goal of a speech to inform

general purpose

audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind

goodwill

anything visual tangible and stable in form

object

to present ones ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience

personalize

graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns

pie graph

which of the following is the best visual aid to demonstrate the five major areas of spending in the federal budget or other simple distribution patters

pie graph

controlled nervousness that helps energize the speakers for her or his presentation

positive nervousness

detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title, specific purpose, central ideas, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, and bibliography of a speech

preparation outline

statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body

preview statement

method of speech in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main points presents a solution to the problem

problem solution order

systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product

process