Public Speaking Final
Your conclusion should take up how much of your total speaking time?
5-10%
similie
A comparison using "like" or "as"
metaphor
A comparison without using like or as
Unacquainted-Audience Presentation
A speech when you are completely unaware of your audience's characteristics.
Boolean Operators
AND, OR, and NOT used in search strings to refine the scope of the search
According to your textbook, public speaking skills are critical for which of the following?
All of the above
Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining eye contact with the audience?
All of the above are benefits
Which of the following is not discussed as a personal benefit of learning public speaking?
All of the above are listed as personal benefits of learning public speaking
Which of the following is a problem with the linear model of communication?
All of the above are problems with the linear model of communication.
bias
An individual's predisposition toward a particular viewpoint
scrutiny fear
Anxiety resulting from being in a situation where one is being watched or observed
What is not listed in your textbook as a responsible speech goal?
Be a good listener
Which of the following is NOT a library resource useful for doing speech research?
powerless language
Hesitations. Language that makes the speaker sound unprepared or uncertain
Which of the following is NOT one of the uses of rhetoric cited by Aristotle?
It is a means of deception.
physiological noise
Message interference that results from bodily discomfort.
What is the 5x5 rule?
No more than FIVE lines of text and FIVE words per line on each slide.
comparative order
One of seven main point organizational patterns, comparative order compares and contrasts items in its main points and subpoints.
This aspect of worldview is likely to govern what ideas the audience will accept as true or false.
Ontology
Which of the following is the least abstract?
Oprah
No matter the speech topic or audience, which type of visual aid requires your consideration in every speech?
Personal Appearance
An appeal to action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) ______ speech.
Persuasive
repetition
Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis
alliteration
Repetition of consonant sounds
assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds
Which of the following is NOT a tip the textbook gives for using visual aids correctly in the speech?
Show your visual aids throughout the speech; they should always be visible for the audience to understand effectively.
According to your textbook, global plagiarism occurs when a person ___________.
Takes a speech entirely from one source and passes it off as his or her own.
Inference
The act or process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true
What is an abstract word?
They refer to intangible qualities, ideas, and concepts that we only know through our intellect, like love, success, moral, or a lot.
Conversant
This term means that you are prepared to discuss an issue intelligently.
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with stage fright?
Visualize yourself giving a successful speech
Which of the following is NOT true of visual aids?
Visuals may be complicated as long as they look professional.
when comparing change, you want to use
a chart.
antithesis
a counter-proposition that denotes a direct contrast to the original proposition
preparation outline
a detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title, specific purpose, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, and bibliography of a speech
problem-solution order
a method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem
topical order
a method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics
spatial order
a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern
chronological order
a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern
causal order
a method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship
specific purpose statement
a narrower version of the general purpose statement that identifies what you will talk about, what you will say about it, and what you hope the audience will take away from the speech
Preview statement
a statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body
thesis statement
a statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay
Visual aides are often helpful to a speaker because they can....
all of the above
brief example
an example that concisely clarifies the point that you are making
state anxiety
anxiety that arises out of an event
According to your textbook, which of the following is a category of psychological audience analysis?
attitudes
corresponding nonverbal language
body language
Which of the following should NOT be a consideration when evaluating information from the internet?
colorful background
Colors that are on opposite sides of the color wheel are referred to as
complimentary colors
which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the internal process of cognitive restructuring?
compose a list of your specific fears
Which of the following strategies is least likely to help you deal with nervousness in your speeches?
concentrating on your anxiety
Which of the following suggestions does your textbook offer for preparing the introduction of a speech?
construct the introduction last
descriptive order
creates a vivid picture in a person's mind regarding an object, person, animal, or place
Aristotle claimed that a person who had ethos, or speaker ___________, was not only able to convey good sense and good will, but also good morals.
credibility
Using expert testimony is an excellent way to lend __________ to your speeches.
credibility
Which of the following is NOT part of the prep work, or beginning stages, of laying a good foundation for your speech?
developing supportive for your main ideas
Which of the following is NOT a category of audience analysis described in your textbook?
educational analysis
This aspect of worldview is likely to govern audience members' preferred learning styles.
epistemology
Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.
ethical
Which of these rhetorical appeals refers to establishing the credibility of the speaker?
ethos
After selecting a topic, what is the next step of speech preparation?
formulating a purpose statement
What is the second step in the cognitive restructuring process?
identify inconsistencies between perception and reality
According to your textbook, ______________ plagiarism occurs when most of the speech is the speaker's original work, but quotes or other information have been used without being cited
incremental
When the general purpose of your speech is to __________ , you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer.
inform
Colloquialism
informal words or expressions not usually acceptable in formal writing
Trait anxiety
internal anxiety that an individual brings to the speaking situation; not dependent on the specific situation
According to your textbook, which of the following is a category of multicultural audience analysis?
language
Which of the following is NOT listed as a way to prepare in order to reduce communication apprehension?
memorize your speech
Visualizing success
mentally picturing yourself performing correctly.
What, according to your textbook, is the term for anything that interferes with the transmission of a message?
noise
As your textbook explains, visual aids are most effective when they're displayed
only while the speaker is discussing them.
Ethical communication is an exchange of responsible and trustworthy messages determined by
our moral principles
According to your textbook, __________ plagiarism occurs when a speaker copies word for word from two or three sources
patchwork
Which of the following is a major objective of a speech introduction?
preview and structure the speech
The author compares which of these statements to a roadmap?
preview statement
Which of the following is NOT a function of an effective conclusion?
preview the main points.
To evaluate sources and narrow the support you use for a speech topic, you should always evaluate each source based on...
quality and credibility
What is the most important concern when choosing fonts to use for text on slides?
readability
clear organization
recognizable beginning, middle, and end
The greeks called public speaking
rhetoric
psychological analysis
seek to identify the audience's attitudes, beliefs, and values
Which visual aid would be most appropriate showing an audience how to tell poisonous and non-poisonous snakes apart?
slides with photos
peer testimony
testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience or insight on a topic
demographic analysis
the collection and interpretation of characteristics (age, gender, religion, occupation, and so on) of individuals, excluding values, attitudes, and beliefs
Demographics
the most recent statistical characteristics of a population
ethnocentricity analysis
the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own culture
to inform
to give information
The two most important aspects in ethical communication include your ability to remain honest while avoiding plagiarism and
to set and meet responsible speech goals
context
to the reason why you're speaking
"To inform my audience about the solar system"
too general
Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speechmaking?
understand the difference between paraphrasing and direct quotations.
To give statistics greater impact, a speaker should
use statistics sparingly
External credibility can be established by
using sources that the audience finds credible
parallel structure and language
using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance
Novelty may be defined as _______, and is useful for keeping the audience engaged in your speech.
very recent or unusual supporting ideas
hedges
word or phrase used in a sentence to express ambiguity, probability, caution, or indecisiveness about the remainder of the sentence
Which of the following is the most general and abstract?
writing
"Improving personal relationships" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a speech because it is
written as a fragment rather than a full infinitive phrase
when giving a tutorial, you want to use
yourself
