Quiz 1: Chapter 1-3

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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


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