Quiz 1: Chapter 1-3
When Marc actively attempts to de-marginalize himself and the group he belongs to, he is using which strategy?
Aggressive/Confrontational
You only need to practice your speech once to be adequately prepared. True False
False
A(n)_______________ is the guide or "skeleton" for the main ideas of your speech.
Outline
When you deliberately distort facts and make an untrue statement, you are committing a(n):
Overt lie
When you approach the podium, you should try to have fun and visualize yourself succeeding. True False
True
________ help you move from your introduction to your body to your conclusion as well as within your main points
transitions
_______ refers to our internal communication that can often derail our attempts to control our anxiety
self-talk
Thought stopping is an example of cognitive restructuring. True False
True
Hannah has decided on her topic and is beginning to write her speech. Which section of her speech would you suggest she develop first?
Body
Which of the following is not true in regards to vetting your topic? Choose a topic that has been used many times before Choose a topic with accessible and researchable material Select an appropriate topic Limit the scope of your topic
Choose a topic that has been used many times before
________________________ is the recognition and valuing of difference.
Cultural diversity
When critically thinking about a speech, you should: Pick out what the speaker did wrong Determine how you could have presented a better speech Determine if the speech was ineffective or effective Determine how effective the speech was
Determine how effective the speech was
Which of the following express societies opinions of the rightness or wrongness of an act? Beliefs Ethics Values Morals
Ethics
Which of the following is NOT suggested after you have given your speech. Compare and contrast your expectations with your actual experiences Apply what you learned to your next speech Critique your performance Harshly criticize what you did wrong so you can do better next time
Harshly criticize what you did wrong so you can do better next time
Josh and Arielle, along with other members of their feel like outsiders. They are likely part of a:
Marginalized group
Communication is usually a _______________ event
Multi-channel
a phone ringing in the audience would be an example of:
Noise
Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for the ways to conduct your self-analysis? Conduct a life overview Focus on this moment in time Prejudge news stories Use forms of technology
Prejudge news stories
Which of the following is not one of the three major parts of a speech? Conclusion Questions for the audience Body Introduction
Questions for the audience
_____________________ identity regards income and social status.
Socioeconomic
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following are ways to prepare questions from the audience? Think about what you would ask you were you a member of the audience Place friends in the audience that will ask questions you have prepared Solicit questions from the rehearsal audiences comprised of family and friends. End your speech in such a way that questions are not welcome
Think about what you would ask you were you a member of the audience Solicit questions from the rehearsal audiences comprised of family and friends.
Sally is very nervous about presenting her speech in class. While waiting to present, she thinks to herself "Stop!" and then repeats "calm" in her head. Sally is using:
Thought-stopping
It is unethical to intentionally deceive your audience in order to obtain your objectives. True False
True
The idea of providing students with a "playbook" implies that to be an effective public speaker, you need:
a game plan
MYGLO or "My eyes glaze over" happens when:
a speaker does not take the needs or interests of the members of the audience into account
Communication is ________
cumulative
When you contemplate how conditions of place and time influence both behavior and the outcome of the communication event, you are considering the:
situational/cultural context
Which of the following is not a suggestion for handling speech anxiety? Systematic desensitization A single practice session to harness nervous energy Cognitive restructuring Skills training
A single practice session to harness nervous energy
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following skills are especially important for public speakers? Make others believe what you are saying Analyze and adapt to receivers readily Encode or express ideas clearly Organize ideas logically
Analyze and adapt to receivers readily Encode or express ideas clearly Organize ideas logically
Jana is a member of a culture that uses high-context communication. It is likely that Jana is part of which type of culture?
collectivistic
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following are ways you can address the physical effects of speech anxiety? Repeat tensing and relaxing different muscles Cry in private before the speech Yell as loud as you can to release energy Stand in a power-pose in private before the speech
Repeat tensing and relaxing different muscles Stand in a power-pose in private before the speech
You are very nervous about your speech, so you take a deep breath and follow with a strong exhalation. Which of the following did you just enact? Focus breath Centering breath Thought-stopping Self-talk
Centering breath
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following are included in the topic selection stage of speechmaking? Consider your audience and the occasion Compose a thesis statement Vet your topic Analyze yourself
Consider your audience and the occasion Vet your topic Analyze yourself
A speaker can value cultural diversity while attempting to convince others of the superiority of their culture. True False
False
A speaker who thinks uncritically looks for good reasons to accept or reject others' opinions True False
False
As a speaker, you do not have to acknowledge the communication preferences of your audience. True False
False
If you say something you regret, it doesn't take much to "erase" that communication in your audience's mind. True False
False
Practicing is not considered a component of your speech preparation. True False
False
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of public speaking for your personal life? you can clarify and refine your own opinions and ideas you can better control your environment by controlling yourself you can make your friends do what you want them to you can become more confident
you can make your friends do what you want them to