public speaking
If an important piece of information does not seem to naturally flow with the structure of your speech, you should
Tweak the wording so that it does flow with your speech organization
Which psychological principle applies when we say that information presented earlier is better remembered than information presented later on?
primacy
An informative speech should
provide unknown or unfamiliar data to the audience.
The speaker cited a book in his/her credibility statement.
provocative statement
Which psychological principle applies when we say that the audience can better recall the last thing they hear because it is more accessible to their memory?
receny
Which part of your brain processes visual information?
right
In the video on 5 sexes, what type of clincher did the speaker use?
In the video on 5 sexes, what type of clincher did the speaker use?
One strength of the sample speaker's informative presentation incudes
clear organization
The second main point of this speech was
how different sexes are caused
Which organizational part of a conclusion aids in the repetition of ideas?
how different sexes are caused
You would utilize the BOLD, ITALICS, or UNDERLINING functions of your word processor to draw attention to a section of your writing, just like you would utilize vocal delivery skills to provide this same attention getting task.
true
Narratives are useful as supporting material because they
serve to engage and entertain the audience
What was the topic of the informative speech?
technology that uses vibrations to generate energy
Which of the following speech topics is likely to be too clichéd for an informative speech?
the death penalty
Which communication context was identified as being particularly important in the workplace?
the group communication context
An appropriate number of main points would be
three
What strategy did she use to motivate her audience to want to listen to this speech?
to consider that the person they're attracted to is a different gender than they thought
As stated in the video, the ultimate goal of this course is
to help you become a better public speaker.
Which of these is one of the seven common vocal delivery skills?
tone
A Likert-type scale allows respondents to identify their degree of agreement or acceptance.
true
A common problem for new speakers is presenting incomplete source information.
true
A speech that uses the Temporal speech organization would be appropriate for a speech about seasonal eating.
true
According to Wikipedia, the word "Communication" comes from the Latin term that means "to share."
true
An informative speaker should mainly consider information that the audience "needs to know," and not focus on information that's just "neat to know," since time is limited.
true
Coordination of points requires that points at the same level are roughly parallel in scale and importance.
true
Your ability to speak effectively can grow as you both increase your knowledge about public speaking and increase your public speaking skills.
true
The goal of a speaker presenting before a neutral audience is to help them see that they have a stake in the issue under consideration.
ture
One of the elements that was missing in the sample presentation was use of
visual aids
When you orally cite a web source, in addition to the URL, what piece of information do you need to include?
when the site was last updated
when you orally cite a web source, in addition to the URL, what piece of information do you need to include?
when the site was last updated
Dual Coding theory teaches us that information conveyed orally by a speaker or visually as words on a screen are processed in the same way because they are both types of verbal information.
true
Effective communicators tend to have higher levels of self-confidence.
true
Good posture helps us sound more credible and professional.
true
In order to combine the right blend of the WRITTEN word and the SPOKEN word, all speakers must be aware of the skills of delivery in order to make your best presentation.
true
One of the best tools for speech rehearsal is to videotape yourself.
true
Reading from a manuscript is a good mode for formal occasions where the use of exact word choices is critical to the message
true
Repetition is important because it promotes clarity and encourages acceptance of an idea.
true
SPK 208 is a required course for students who major in Communication Studies.
true
Situational factors like the time and location of a speech can have an impact on the effectiveness of the speaker's message.
true
Students are encouraged to incorporate feedback from earlier speech evaluation forms in order to continue to perfect Delivery skills.
true
The S-M-C-R model describes communication as a linear process.
true
The ability to communicate effectively is central to your success in life.
true
The device can be implanted into a pacemaker, and powered by the owner's beating heart.
true
The goal of a speaker presenting before a neutral audience is to help them see that they have a stake in the issue under consideration.
true
Open ended questions are challenging because the answers
can be unpredictable.
Why is the device described as a parasitic device?
Because it draws energy from its environment
How many PowerPoint presentations are given every hour (as estimated by Microsoft)?
1.25 milliion
The recommended minimum size of font on slides is
24-28
How many main points did this speech have?
3
According to the speaker, the device is capable of converting up to what % of the environmental kinetic energy into electric energy?
30%
Most employers today value
All of the above
The fear of public speaking
All of the above
Which of the following can be said regarding practicing speech delivery:
All of the answers
All of the following are rules for creating effective slides EXCEPT
Do not use custom animation and builds
Which mode of delivery is defined as when you plan and prepare your speech using an outline?
Extemporaneous Delivery
Which of these was NOT identified as a reason to study public speaking?
It's easy to earn an "A" in a public speaking course.
Which of the following was NOT identified in the video as a distinguishing characteristic of public speaking?
Public speeches are typically read from a script.
Which component in the S-M-C-R model is most associated with the concept of "decoding"?
Receiver
In making an informative presentation one should NOT focus on
Significantly shifting listeners' attitudes about a topic.
Which component in the S-M-C-R model is most associated with the concept of "encoding"?
Source
Please select the item below that is NOT part of the three modes of delivery.
Vocal Delivery Skills
Choose which of the following are considered distracting gestures:
both B & D
The audience is important in public speaking because a public speaker needs to
all of the above
Fixed response questions have the benefit of
all of the answers
The nonverbal or physical delivery skills covered in this video were:
all of the answers
When you compare two things based on a characteristic they both share, you are using which type of supporting material?
analogy
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a drawback to the device?
cost
This type of definition presents the linguistic origin of a word.
etymological
When we explore the etymology of a term or concept we
examine its root or origin
A speaker who says that several primate species are endangered and then shows that great apes are endangered is using
example
An informative speech should include all of these except:
extensive lists that cover all details about the topic
A blog is considered an objective source with a high level of credibility.
false
A speaker can only gather information from an audience through formal data gathering techniques.
false
Animating slides by putting images like revolving happy faces help us keep our audience's attention.
false
As a speaker, it is important to pack in as much information as possible in the time allotted.
false
At the level of sub sub points we should be adding brand new ideas and perspectives.
false
Details about the source such as author, publication, and date should be cited before the information you want to share, even in the attention-getter.
false
It is okay to stand behind the computer to forward your slides, since slide presentations provide enough dynamism to your presentation.
false
Lay testimony may be used to provide factual claims in a speech.
false
Noise and fidelity are directly related to each other; that is, the more noise present in the communication process, the more fidelity there is.
false
Personal interviews are listed on the reference page.
false
Preparing a speech is very similar to writing an essay.
false
Rate of delivery refers to the crispness of your spoken words.
false
SPK 208 requires students to use the "reading from a manuscript" mode of delivery.
false
The four contexts identified in the video are the only contexts where communication can occur.
false
The letter "M" in the S-M-C-R model stands for the word "meaning."
false
The speech on 5 sexes had a call to action statement in the conclusion.
false
personal interviews are listed on the reference page
false
Speakers should use extensive lists on their speeches so they can cover their topic thoroughly.
fasle
In a speech, when you are talking about an object, and that object shows up as an image on your slide, you are practicing
integrated dual coding
Some of the most meaningful communication you will experience in life is likely to occur in the
interpersonal communication context
The speaker in this video, Dr. Thompsen, said he was a specialist in the
mass communication context
In general, as the size of the audience increases, an effective speech becomes
more general
One of the concerns when using demographic information is
more general
The role of transitions is to
move one part of your speech to the next
If you put a lot of verbal words on a slide, your audience will most likely
not be able to process it
Demographic characteristics associated with audience analysis relate to
observable and measurable characteristics of the audience.
Which part of the introduction should come right before the body of the speech?
preview
The communication context that has been studied the longest is the
public speaking context
