Public Speaking Final Exam
Which of the following best describes a symposium?
A collection of individual presentations covering a broad topic.
Which of the following best describes a dedication?
A commemorative speech at a ceremony for something that has officially opened.
What is a thesis?
A concise summary of the argument or main points, usually one to three sentences long.
Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous audience?
A group of executives at a corporate retreat.
Which answer best describes the term trait anxiety?
A long-term form of anxiety, often stemming from neuroticism.
Demographics refers to
A person's characteristics, such as age, culture, and occupation.
To end the speech on a high note, and ensure the audience remembers the main points of the presentation, the speaker should share
A quote or anecdote.
When used for developing the contents of a speech, what does the word support refer to?
A range of strategies that reinforce a central idea
Which answer best describes the term conflict of interest?
A situation in which someone in a position of trust, such as a lawyer, politician, or director of a corporation, has competing professional or personal interests.
The conclusion of a speech serves as a bookend to the speech's body, and therefore should be written
After the body
Farewells, toasts, and after dinner remarks typically
Aim to entertain using humor and anecdote
Envisioning success is
All of these answers
Goodwill speeches:
All of these answers
How is the brainstorming method helpful?
All of these answers
If you would like to impress your superior in a work setting, public speaking can help you by
All of these answers
To overcome nervousness before delivering a speech, speakers should do which of the following?
All of these answers
What are good questions to ask in regard to your thesis?
All of these answers
What is the purpose of a thesis in a speech?
All of these answers
Which are reasons to engage in ethical behavior in public speaking?
All of these answers
Which of the following describes a benefit of brainstorming for generating topic ideas?
All of these answers
Which of the following is a good practice when giving a speech?
All of these answers
Which of the following is an example of audience feedback?
All of these answers
Which of these are rules to follow when listening?
All of these answers
Which of these behaviors are considered to be courteous during a speech?
All of these answers
Writers should consider which of the following factors when tailoring their speech toward a specific audience?
All of these answers
Objectivity is
All of these answers.
What is the main purpose of alliteration in public speaking?
Alliteration adds textural complexity to a speech to make words sound more engaging to listeners.
Which of the following is a good primary source?
An interview you conduct
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event is know as:
Anxiety
To make a presentation vivid and memorable, speakers should choose visual aids that
Are interactive and involve the audience
Inspirational speeches:
Are often characterized as warm, encouraging and able to connect and engage almost instantly with their audiences.
A persuasive speech of value is a speech which
Argues that something is right or wrong, moral or immoral, or better or worse than something else.
Which of the following is one of the action processes?
Assure that roles and responsibilities are being fulfilled.
If an audience member is watching a speech on youtube.com, which of the following best describes the channel?
Asynchronous computer mediated digital channel
A student is asked to give a 5-minute persuasive speech to his classmates. When he presents a critique his girlfriend's intimate anatomy, he has all of his classmates laughing so much that only the instructor notices the speech was almost twice its assigned length. Which constraint on topic selection was the only one the speaker did NOT ignore?
Audience
A well-known company is disorganized, with no vision or comprehensive business goals. This company would best benefit from which type of leadership?
Authoritarian leadership
If you know the person you are tasked with introducing in your speech, you should
Be mindful of the context of your relationship with the speaker and of the event itself.
Goodwill speeches are considered:
Both of these answers
Which of the following techniques is best for speech writers, who prefer using flowcharts and "idea maps" to connect their facts and ideas, before writing their speech?
Brainstorming
The quote "Blessed is the man that maketh short speeches, for he shall be invited to speak again." is a quote uplifting the public speaking virtue of:
Brevity
Which of the following examples best illustrates antithesis?
Cold is the antithesis of heat
The point in a speech that summarizes the main points and states a strong thesis is called the
Conclusion
A well-known speaker is considering using visual aids for a major presentation. Her main concern is making sure the audience can easily read and understand her visual aids. To accomplish her goal, the speaker should ensure that her visual aids
Contain large text and compatible colors
All humans require oxygen to survive. Mary is human. Therefore, Mary requires oxygen to survive. This is an example of
Deductive reasoning.
Reflective thinking in group settings allow for intellectual decisions based on
Defining a problem and using concepts based in logic to select the best solution.
Inspirational speeches are categorized as what type of speech?
Entertaining
Which of the following represents the best way to convert the statements from a sentence outline about electric cars into speaking notes? 1. Electric cars protect the environment by reducing the need to drill for oil in environmentally sensitive regions. 2. Electric cars help protect the earth by reducing carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
Environment benefits - reduces drilling, carbon emissions
Which of the following transitions are used to highlight similar points in the speech using words including "like", "in addition", and "moreover"?
Equality transitions
Ethical speakers typically practice which of the following behaviors when presenting to audiences?
Ethical speakers give appropriate attribution or credit as necessary
What is the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct?
Ethics
What is the primary role of evidence in persuasive speaking?
Evidence builds credibility.
Which of the following is NOT a type of public speaking?
Exploratory
Which of the following is an example of an effect of anxiety?
Feeling faint
Which of the following is an example of how to advance your career using public speaking?
Gain publicity by bringing your message to a wider audience.
Crafting a speech is a balance of reinforcing the __________ purpose while being ___________ enough to make a case.
General; specific
"It was nearly 10 years ago that a bright September day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history."The preceding quote is an example of
Giving context
Sally is working on a class project with four other group mates. Even though Sally privately disagrees with using a law firm as their project's case study, she goes along with the group's decision. Sally's behavior can be best described as
Groupthink
When a speaker suggests to audience members that they do not care enough, are too selfish, or have it easy, the speaker is employing which of the following manipulative techniques?
Guilt tripping
Under what circumstances might it be a good idea to hire a personal public-speaking coach?
If reading a book or attending a class seems too formal for you.
Which of the following is the most important consideration when choosing between a sentence outline and note cards for delivering your speech?
If you use a sentence outline, you will end up reading to your audience rather than speaking to them.
The thesis statement should be presented at which point of the speech?
In the introduction
Which of the following is an effect of situational anxiety?
Increase in blood pressure
A script with the phrase: "They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!" found in it is most likely what type of speech?
Inspirational
What makes a persuasive speech different from an informative style of speech?
It is intended to reinforce or change a listener's feelings, ideas, or behavior.
Which of the following is NOT an example of some of the benefits of learning about and participating in public speaking?
Less effort spent on creating speeches
The group member responsible for tracking and documenting both the positive and negative outcomes of meetings and projects is referred to as the
Lessons Learned tracker
A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis that is marked by anxiety or fear is known as:
Neurosis
A skilled and eloquent public speaker
Orator
The act of copying another person's ideas, texts, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission is known as:
Plagiarism
The act of plagiarizing: the copying of another person's ideas, text or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission.
Plagiarism
When giving a group presentation, the last person to speak should
Present a conclusion for the whole group.
Speech writers who adopt an expository approach when supporting claims in a speech allow speakers to
Present all of the background information the audience needs to know to understand the main argument.
A result that is desired; an intention.
Purpose
What term best describes declaring oneself disqualified to act?
Recuse
Speakers should do which of the following to avoid intimidating audiences?
Refrain from using abusive language
An audience member who practices active listening during a presentation generally exhibits which of the following behaviors?
Refrains from texting or chatting on phones
Dr. Herbert Benson is credited for coining the term ____________ in 1975.
Relaxation response
Which of the following are three techniques for making your speech more memorable?
Repeat key phrases, use visual aids, and let yourself be engaged in your material.
Which of the following examples best describes the editing process?
Rewriting awkward phrasing or parts throughout the speech
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
Rhetoric
Which answer best describes a method of discovering knowledge about the natural world based in making falsifiable predictions, testing them empirically, and developing peer-reviewed theories that best explain the known data?
Scientific method
Which answer best describes the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant?
Scope
Which of the following statements is true?
Some nervousness can make your speech better.
Feeling light-headed, nauseated, forgetful, or inarticulate are all signs of what communication challenge?
Speaking apprehension
Explicit or definite.
Specific
Susan names four ingredients for Amy to buy at the grocery store. What is the channel in this example?
Susan's voice and movements
Which of the following is a description of how public speaking will improve your critical thinking skills?
Tailoring your message to your audience's needs will improve general communication skills.
Which of the following is the best topic to choose for a speech to high school students?
Test-taking strategies
Which of the following will help determine how narrow or broad your scope should be?
The amount of time allotted for your speech.
During a long sermon, a 10-year-old child annoys nearby adults by constantly whining about being hungry and bored. What type(s) of noise are the adults and the child experiencing?
The child is experiencing physiological noise and the adults are experiencing physical noise.
What is guided meditation?
The guiding of an individual into a beneficial state of consciousness by another's voice.
The specific purpose of a speech occupies which level of the inverted pyramid model of persuasive speaking?
The level that fuses the topic and the general purpose
Ethos is a type of appeal to an audience based on
The speaker's personal credibility.
A speaker's presentation is structured along the following main points: 1) families with young children do better with older, more patient dogs; 2) families with teenagers often appreciate younger, more athletic dogs; and 3) childless families often prefer dogs that are more affectionate. Based on these main points, the specific purpose of the speaker's speech is
To help families choose a dog with the right traits
If the topic of your speech is, for example, "How to run a successful small business through the utilization of social media platforms," what is the corresponding general purpose of this speech?
To instruct
Which answer best describes a subject; theme; a category or general area of interest?
Topic
Which type of communication apprehension is NOT related to speaking in front of an audience?
Trait anxiety
How is trait anxiety different from situational anxiety?
Trait anxiety is a long-term form of anxiety that may be the result of neurosis.
A thin sheet of cellulose acetate used for drawing on an overhead projector is a
Transparency
Nearly 75% of all people experience some form of anxiety about having to give a speech in front of others.
True
The dog is panting and the cat is sleeping, therefore the cat sleeps because the dog pants. This is an example of a logical fallacy known as
Two events co-occurring is not causation.
A politician gives a speech during a campaign in which she misrepresents her past in order to appear more credible. This is
Unethical. The audience should not be lied to about the politican's experience.
When speaking, presenters should make sure to do which of the following?
Use silence rather than fillers during pauses in the speech
Given that gender is learned by, defined and taught to us through language and communication, which of the following is likely to be true?
When a woman speaks in front of a group of men, she is instantly received differently than her male counterpart.
The CEO of a corporation gives a speech on first quarter profits to board members. What is the speaker?
the CEO
Emotional appeals are effective as a rhetorical device but considered a logical fallacy because
They often appeal to the prejudices of listeners rather than offer logical assessments.
Which of the following is a factor to consider when crafting your speech?
All of these answers
Which of the following is a type of question of fact?
All of these answers
Which of the following is an example of a drawback of appealing to the emotions of your audience?
All of these answers
Which of the following is an example of a way to organize a persuasive speech on a policy issue?
All of these answers
If you are preparing an informative speech about a famous actor, you should
Explain his biography and name the movies he's appeared in.
Which of the following describes the best use of hyperbole in a speech?
Hyperbole should be used to communicate a point more vividly to the audience.
The primary function of the speech Ian's Entertaining Speech- You Should Date a CS Student was to entertain; however, it was also persuasive. Which type of policy claim did it make?
Immediate action
How can context be used to strengthen evidence in a persuasive speech?
The evidence must be defined within the subject matter of the speaker's appeal.
Which of the following is a description of the goal of actuation?
The speech is designed to cause the audience to take action.
Which of the following best describes the selective exposure theory?
The theory that people tend to favor information that reinforces their preexisting opinions.
"When developing a persuasive speech, begin with a statement that something is true, meaning that it happened or did not happen, exists or does not exist."The previous statement describes the speech's
Thesis
Which term best describes a wish of happiness or welfare at parting, especially a permanent departure?
Farewell
Which of the following best describes the process of abstraction?
Find a similar quality of a group of objects, name it, and use the name to stand for the quality in other objects
Improvised; without prior preparation
Impromptu
Why is a podium helpful to the audience?
It allows the speaker to have notes to answer audience questions.
An informative speech should have a narrow and specific scope because
It benefits the speaker by making his/her statements more credible to the audience
A woman gives a press conference because her daughter has been kidnapped. The woman cries and begs for her daughter to be returned. This exemplifies which type of appeal?
Pathos
To create an effective emotional appeal in a speech, the speaker must use words that are heavily associated with
Pathos
Which of the following is an example of how to connect your topic to audience interests?
Express your own excitement about the topic to help the audience connect.
Which of the following is a description of Robert Cialdini's reciprocity weapon of influence?
People tend to return a favor
What is the overall theory of Relationship Based Persuasion?
Persuasion is the art of winning over others.
One of the drawbacks of using a chalkboard or dry board during a presentation is that
Poor spelling or illegible handwriting can pose problems for audience members.
A successful persuasive speech
All of these answers
An inspirational speech
All of these answers
Eisenhower's "Chance for Peace" speech was successful because of its effective use of
All of these answers
In order to build credibility, you should
All of these answers
You are giving a speech on Italian performance art. You spent a month studying Commedia dell'Arte in Italy. You refer to your time in Italy in your speech, boosting your credibility. This is an example of
Credibility from training.
Which term best describes a detailed written account of one's education and experience used to seek positions in academic or educational environments, typically including academic credentials, publications, courses taught, etc.?
Curriculum vitae
Which answer best describes not being proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest?
Humble
Which of the following is an example of a good use of abstraction in a speech?
If your audience has a working knowledge of your topic, use abstraction to save time
Knowledge, one of the three main registers of meaning, provides which of the following material for a well-crafted speech?
Knowledge refers to the ideas that come from processing information, rather than from the information itself.
Which of the following types of persuasive appeals focuses on appealing to the audience's sense of logic and reason?
Logos
According to Maslow, which of the following must be met on the Hierarchy of Needs before satisfying self-esteem, recognition, and achievement?
Love and friendship needs
"You are the bread and the knife" is an example of
Metaphor
What is NOT a characteristic of an inspirational speech?
Must be geared toward positive or happy messages
You are planning a speech about social networking including a detailed discussion of code and new programming languages. Which audience is this speech best suited to?
Software engineers
Which of the following is a quality of a literate society?
They use complex grammar to communicate ideas.
Orality can be best described as
Thought and verbal expression in societies where the technologies of literacy are unfamiliar.
Which of the following persuasive goals is the most difficult to accomplish?
To change a person's core beliefs
What is the purpose of a demonstrative speech?
To describe how to perform an action.
What is the purpose of a definition speech?
To explain a concept or theory regarding a topic
What is the purpose of a descriptive speech?
To help create an accurate mental picture in the mind of the audience regarding a specific person, place, or thing.
When you are writing a speech to be memorized, you should
Write as though you are speaking naturally, directly to the audience
Is it acceptable for speech givers to become emotional when delivering dedications and eulogies?
Yes
Force and directness should be used in your speech when
You have an emphatic point to make and you feel strong, genuine emotion
Which of the following can be used to approach personification in a speech?
All of these answers
When crafting a speech, speakers must consider which of the following to ensure their evidence is accurate?
Ensure that facts, statistics, and personal testimony come from credible sources.
Before Sally Field accepted the 1985 Best Actress Academy Award for her role in the movie "Places in the Heart," actor Richard Dreyfuss read off the list of nominees, summarizing the past roles and accomplishments of each actress. Once he had finished, he elaborately shook out his jacket sleeves, opened the envelope, laughed, and jokingly said, I'm not gonna say. Then, he paused before shouting out, And the winner is Sally Fields! When Fields took to the stage, she made an emotional speech that ended with the now-famous words, You like me! Right now, you like me! (often misquoted as "You like me! You really like me!"). What three types of entertaining speeches are represented in the passage you just read?
Introductions, a presentation, and an acceptance
After showing how the speech topic applies to the psychological needs of the audience members, the speaker must then
Solve the issue
Which of the following best describes the Satisfaction step of Alan Monroe's motivated sequence?
Solve the issue and provide solutions that the government or community can implement.
A good way to earn subjective credibility is to
Speak loudly, clearly, and confidently.
Which of the following is a good way to develop your own personal delivery style when giving a speech?
Speak on a topic in which you believe strongly and speak sincerely
You are government official speaking to an audience of senior citizens about changes in their government-sponsored health care benefits. Which of the following would be a good way to establish your credibility with that audience?
Summarize what you know about the audience's health care concerns and provide information that addresses those concerns.
Groucho Marx once said, "A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running." Which of the following is the vehicle of this metaphor?
Taxi
Which of the following must a public speaker do to ensure that the evidence in his or her speech withstands audience scrutiny?
All of these answers
To make sure the information in a speech is remembered by the audience, the speaker should
All of these answers
Why should onomatopoeia be used sparingly in speeches?
Onomatopoeia can be jarring to the audience.
If a speaker is presenting to an audience of teenagers and young adults, which of the following sensory enhancements should they use to improve listener engagement?
All of these answers
When preparing an acceptance speech, it is a good idea to thank
All of these answers
Which answer is an a goal of an informative speech?
All of these answers
Which of the following is a component of ethical persuasion?
All of these answers
Of the following speeches, which one of the following used the most effective visual aid to capture the audience's attention in the introduction of the speech: _________, Alopecia, The Public Porcelain Potty, or Making a Difference Through the Special Olympics?
The Cause of Homelessness
A type of speech delivery which involves preparation of speaker notes prior to delivery, associated with conversational style of delivery.
Extemporaneous
Many speakers get nervous before giving a speech because they think the audience expects perfection. This is
False. Most audiences are like a sympathetic friend.
Eye-Oh-Key-Are. That's spelled I-O-K-I-Y-A-R. Eye-Oh-Key-Are. It means 'It's OK if you are a Republican' and it's one of many ways opposing parties vilify each other in today's political climate. The problem is that each party spends so much time disparaging the other party that voters rarely hear politicians presenting their problem-solving ideas. Which of the following statements would be the best one to insert after this passage to establish the speaker's credibility?
I've been voting since the day I turned 18 and have never seen politics as dominated by misinformation as it is now.
Which of the following best describes the impact of cultural bias on the delivery of a speech?
It impacts the speaker's mannerisms and speaking patterns.
Which of the following is a quality of an informative speech?
It seeks to provide facts, statistics, or evidence to transmit knowledge to the audience.
Which of the following is an example of a speech to secure goodwill?
President John F. Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech
