public speaking final
____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind. A)Integrity B)Goodwill C)Sympathy
B
_______________ is based on a person's use of voice and body rather than on the use of words. A)Informal communication B) Subjective communication C)Nonverbal communication D)Direct communication
C
"Once given a push, the machine of justice rolls on by itself" is an example of A)metonymy. B)alliteration. C)personification. D)metaphor.
D
A ____________ identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech. A)goodwill statement B)credibility statement C)transition statement D)preview statement
D
A preparation outline should include A)a specific purpose statement. B)a central idea. C)connectives. D)All answers are correct.
D
A speech title should A)be brief. B)encapsulate the main thrust of your speech. C)attract the attention of your audience. D)All answers are correct.
D
An excellent way to give your speech psychological unity is to conclude by A)making a dramatic statement. B)quoting from a famous individual. C)reemphasizing your credibility. D)referring to ideas in the introduction.
D
In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience's perception of the speaker? A)a police officer presenting an educational talk B) a concerned citizen being interviewed on the news C)a lawyer addressing a jury D)All answers are correct.
D
Research has demonstrated that visual aids, when used well, can increase a speaker's A)clarity. B)confidence. C) credibility. D)All answers are correct.
D
The ____________ is usually the last element of a speech introduction and provides a smooth lead-in to the body of the speech. A)bridge statement B)credibility statement C)organizing statement D)preview statement
D
When preparing main points for a speech, you should A)phrase them as questions to gain attention. B)vary the wording of each point to maintain interest. C)try to get as many ideas as possible into each point. D)balance the amount of time devoted to each point.
D
T/F Most speeches should have six to ten main points.
false
T/F "Conversational quality" refers to speech delivery that sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.
true
T/F Even though a speaking outline should be kept as brief as possible, you should usually write out quotations in full.
true
T/F The conclusion should normally make up about 20 to 25 percent of your speech.
false
T/F Language that is appropriate for some occasions may not be appropriate for others.
true
T/F Questions are particularly effective as signposts because they invite subliminal answers and thereby get the audience more involved in the speech.
true
T/F Research shows that a well-organized speech can increase the speaker's competence and trustworthiness in the minds of listeners.
true
Here are the main points for a speech about swing music: I. Swing music involves a slight rhythmic hesitation. II. Swing music is rooted in jazz forms such as ragtime and blues. III. Swing music is closely identified with the "Big Band" sound. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. A)formal B)chronological C)topical
C
Here are the main points for an informative speech about hospital-acquired infections: I. Over the past 20 years, the rate of hospital-acquired infections has increased dramatically. II. The two major causes for this increase are poor sanitary procedures in hospitals and the emergence of new strains of infections. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. A)topical B)chronological C)causal
C
The more ____________ a word, the more ambiguous it will be. A)artistic B)denotative C)abstract
C
Which of the following is the most general and abstract? A)speech B)Biology 100 lecture C)communication D)lecture
C
T/F The best rate for effective public speaking is 110 words per minute.
false
T/F Inaccurate use of language can harm a speaker's credibility.
true
If you want to use a photograph as a visual aid for a speech, your textbook recommends that you A) show the photograph to the audience by using PowerPoint. B)pass the photograph among members of the audience so they can see it clearly. C)find a copy of the photograph in an oversized book that you can show from the front of the room. D)All answers are correct.
A
If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of troglodytes, you would probably include a ____________ in your introduction. A)definition B)startling statement C)personal story D)narrative
A
Speakers who lack vocal variety are said to speak in a ___________. A)monotone B) monochord C)monogram
A
Here are the main points for an informative speech about UFOs: I. Roswell, New Mexico, has been the focus of intense speculation about UFOs since a mysterious aircraft crashed there in 1947. II. Area S-4 of Nellis Air Force range in Groom Lake, Nevada, is believed by some people to be a scene of UFO activity. III. Other places known for reported UFO activities include Wisconsin, Alabama, and upstate New York. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. A)spatial B)analytical C)scenic
A
The more ____________ a word, the more specific it will be. A) concrete B)connotative C)correct
A
T/F When selecting a title for your speech, you should avoid phrasing it as a question
false
T/F In a preparation outline, main points and subpoints should be written as full sentences.
true
A ____________ outline is a detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation. A)preliminary B)introductory C)preparation
C
As your textbook explains, upon reaching the lectern to start a speech, you should A)begin speaking immediately. B) confess how nervous you are. C)make eye contact with your listeners. D)All answers are correct.
C
When practicing your speech delivery, you should do all the following except A)record the speech to see how you sound. B) include delivery cues on your speaking outline. C)try to learn your speech word for word. D) practice in front of friends or family.
C
When preparing a speaking outline, you should A)include many details so you won't forget what to say. B)use complete sentences to ensure full development of ideas. C)give yourself cues for delivering the speech. D)All answers are correct.
C
____________ is repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words. A)Antithesis B)Parallelism C)Alliteration
C
T/F As explained in your textbook, words or phrases that indicate when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving to another are called bridges.
false
T/F In a preparation outline, you should state your main points in brief phrases.
false
T/F It is important to know your main points before you begin researching your speech
false
T/F Language mirrors reality
false
T/F The primary rule of using gestures in a speech is to gesture frequently and emphatically so that listeners notice what you are doing
false
____________ order is a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern. A)Causal B)Chronological C)Spatial
C
T/F Even if the audience already knows your speech topic, you should usually restate it clearly and concisely at some point in the introduction.
true
T/F In a preparation outline, the most important ideas are placed farthest to the left and the less important ideas are placed progressively farther to the right.
true
T/F Research shows that speakers in the United States who fail to establish eye contact may be seen by listeners as insincere or even dishonest.
true
T/F Using inclusive language is an important part of being an audience-centered public speaker.
true
T/F The denotative meaning of a word is A)emotionally explosive, like a detonation. B)derived from the audience's frame of reference. C)its literal meaning or dictionary definition. D)based on listeners' dispositions toward the topic.
C
The ____________ is the longest and most important part of the speech. A) Body C) Intro D) conclusion
A
When you end your speech, you should A)maintain eye contact for a few moments after you stop talking. B) collect your notes and any visual aids you may have used. C) maintain a cool, collected demeanor as you return to your seat. D) All answers are correct.
D
The most effective order of main points in a speech depends on your. A) topic, purpose, and audience. B) assignment, credibility, and research. C) supporting materials, connectives, and introduction. D) conclusion, reasoning, and background.
A
Violating the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language is an error in ____________. A)pronunciation B)tonality C)linguistics
A
When a speaker uses a ____________ ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a zenith of power and intensity. A)crescendo B)commemorative C)cascade
A
Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with this specific purpose: "To inform my audience about the four major elements in a landscape painting"? A)topical B)chronological C)causal
A
____________ is the lowness or highness of the speaker's voice. A)Pitch B)Rate C)Volume
A
A ____________ is a word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them A)link B)connective C)bridge
B
T/F Using visual aids can help a speaker combat stage fright.
true
T/F You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech.
true
The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline shows the ____________ of the speech. A)visual framework B)indirect organization C)informal structure D)residual message
A
____________ is the pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words. A)Rhythm B)Intonation C) Phonetics
A
____________ order results when you divide the speech topic into subtopics, each of which becomes a main point in the speech A)Topical B)Structural C)Formal
A
A direct appeal to your audience for action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) ____________ speech. A)informative B)persuasive C)commemorative
B
Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging a speech with this central idea: "The problem of adult illiteracy can be solved by a combination of individual and government action." topical order A)problem-solution order B)chronological order C)causal order
B
____________ are changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice. A)Vibratos B)Inflections C) Fluctuations
B
________organization involves putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience. A)Logical B)Strategic C)Linguistic D)Formal
B
An____________ speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation. A)informal B)extemporaneous C)impromptu
C
As Mark Twain noted, "The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed ____________." A) gesture B) inflection C) pause
C
As your textbook explains, even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always ____________. A)startle the audience B)ask the audience a question C)relate the topic to the audience D)begin with a quotation
C
Below are a main point and three subpoints from a preparation outline about body piercing. Which is the main point? A)A pierced tongue can result in loss of taste. B)A pierced tongue can result in an infection. C)Tongue-piercing can pose several hazards. D) A pierced tongue can result in chipped teeth.
C
Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? A)Bagpipes B)Did you know that the bagpipe is among the oldest of reed instruments? C)The history of the bagpipe dates to ancient Greece. D)Bagpipes: Ancient Air Instruments
C
Words such as "First," "Next," "Finally," and "Above all" are often used as ____________ to indicate where a speaker is in the speech or to help focus attention on key issues. A)transitions B)tags C)signposts
C
A(n) ____________ speech is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes. A) colloquial B)extemporaneous C) casual
B
Which of the following is the most concrete and specific? A)building B)White House C)shelter D) house
B
According to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? So far we have learned that Sor Juana was a Mexican nun who lived during the seventeenth century and that she was exceptionally educated for a woman of her time. A)transition B)internal summary C)internal preview D)paraphrase
B
Here are the main points for a speech about the major steps of treating a person in shock. I. First, you must position the victim to prevent further injury. II. Second, you need to keep the victim warm. III. Third, you should administer fluids if the victim is conscious. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. A)descending B)chronological C)topical
B
When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________ in the introduction of your speech. A)get the audience's attention B)establish goodwill toward the audience C)state your topic clearly and concisely D)preview the main points of the speech
B
One of the advantages of using the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it A)ensures a precise choice of words. B)encourages conversational quality. C)requires only limited preparation. D)allows for better articulation.
B
If the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? As I shall explain next, solving the problem of groundwater contamination involves two steps: limiting new development and requiring builders to use more efficient septic systems. A)transition B)internal summary C)internal preview D)paraphrase
C
A ____________ outline is a brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech. A)visual B)speaking C)final
false
T/F An excellent way to improve your credibility as a speaker is to use fancy, complicated words rather than familiar words.
false
____________ is a variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary. A)A dialect B) The vernacular C) Jargon
A
____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. A)Empathy B)Credibility C)Receptivity
B
T/F Good delivery does not call attention to itself.
true
Sloppy ____________ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly. A) representation B) phonetics C) articulation
C
T/F For the sake of clarity, you should usually employ the generic "he" when speaking in public.
false
T/F In a preparation outline, main points are identified by capital letters.
false
"His ideas are as worthless as withered weeds" are examples of A)simile and alliteration. B)repetition and antithesis. C) imagery and personification. D) parallelism and metaphor.
A
"The steady flow of traffic sounded like the rush of a great river" is an example of A)simile. B)antithesis. C)oxymoron. D)metaphor.
A
A ____________ is a list of the sources used in preparing a speech. A)bibliography B)biography C)commentary
A
A ____________ is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud. A)rhetorical question B)neutral question C)latent question D)nonverbal question
A
A preparation outline should include A)a bibliography. B)research notes. C)delivery cues. D)All answers are correct.
A
Below is a main point, a subpoint, and two sub-subpoints from a preparation outline about acoustical engineering. Which is the subpoint? A)Noise control is an issue both for indoor and outdoor settings. B) Indoors, noise control deals with everything from electric appliances to crowd noise at sports events and concerts. C) One major element in acoustical engineering is noise control. D)Outdoors, noise control deals with the sounds of nature as well as with the sounds created by modern technology.
A
Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume are referred to as A)vocal variety. B)vocalized pausing. C)oral fluctuation. D)variable inflection.
A
"Divided there is little we can do; united there is little we cannot do" is an example of A)metaphor. B)antithesis. C)metonymy. D)All answers are correct
B
"Our mission is to serve justice, to right wrong, and to protect democracy" is an example of A)simile B)parallelism C)oxymoron
B
A ____________ ending is a type of speech conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. A)restrictive B)dissolve C)crescendo
B
Here are the main points for an informative speech: I. In 1827, the Cherokee tribe of Georgia declared themselves an independent state. II. From 1828 to 1834, the Georgia legislature passed laws that destroyed the Cherokee political structure. III. During the winter of 1838, the Cherokee were driven out of Georgia in a tragic march along a route that became known as the Trail of Tears. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. A)spatial B)chronological C)topical
B
In a speaking outline, words such as "pause," "faster here," and "slow down" are ____________ that help a speaker remember how she or he wants to present key parts of the speech. A)speech tags B)delivery cues C)stage directions D)oral guides
B
The ____________ meaning of a word is what the word suggests or implies. A)correlative B)connotative C)contractual
B
What is a major factor to consider when deciding whether to use an object as a visual aid? A) its color B) its size C) its shape D) its texture
B
When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, ____________ delivery is most appropriate. A)impersonal B)manuscript C) ceremonial
B
