SPCH 1101 Final
According to the video lecture, how many places should you have your PowerPoint slides saved?
3
Which of the following is an example of adapting to the setting?
All of the answer choices are examples of adapting to the setting.
Which of the following actions violates an ethical standard?
Argue that parents should not vaccinate their children but fail to mention any potential drawbacks.
Which of the following is a true statement about researching with books?
Books are most useful for historical information or topics that are not time sensitive.
what Is the triangle method
Finding the same information in three separate sources.
Which of the following is NOT one of the tips on how to avoid unintentional plagiarism?
If you provide a citation in the reference list, there is no reason to cite the source in the speech.
when do you cite sources out loud
Immediately before or after you say the information from the source.
In Introduction Speeches, which main point do speakers often take too much time to explain?
Main point2: building speaker's credibility
Which of the following theories uses a pyramid to explain the order humans will meet their set of essential needs?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
what are the two goals for the attention getter
Pull the audience into your speech and provide the audience with orientation into the topic.
When you develop a speech, you typically develop the speech in the following order:
The body and the transitions first, the introduction second, and the conclusion last.
nels wants his audience to do something about the problem he has addressed, so he ends his speech with several things they can do to start solving this problem. Nels is addressing which part of Monroe's Motivated Sequence?
action
"Philosophy will not give you the meaning of life but it will help you find ways to give your life meaning." This is an example of which type of visual language?
antithesis
While they seem knowledgeable about her topic, Cassie's audience members have shown almost zero interest. She realizes that if she wants to keep her topic she will have to make it very interesting through language and structure. Cassie is dealing with a/an:
apathetic audience
When does the thesis statement usually emerge?
as you start developing the topic
Which of the following is NOT a search strategy mentioned by your text
ask a friend to help with research
When a speaker learns whether their audience members approve or disapprove of an idea, they are learning which of the following about their audience?
attitudes
Introducing real estate agents as experts led to a 20 percent rise in the number of appointments and a 15 percent rise in the number of signed contracts of a company discussed in the video lecture because of which universal principle of influence (shortcut)?
authority
A speech presenting Julia Roberts with an Oscar for Best Actress would be which type of Special Occasion Speech?
award presentation
Rhonda is giving a presentation on business ethics on a local college campus. Her audience is mostly made up of students who are required to attend for their classes. This audience would be best described as what kind of audience?
captive
Margot knows her position on her topic is unpopular, so she is pleased when she discovers that actor George Clooney shares the same opinion on the issue. She knows Clooney is a well-liked figure, and he is known for being well-informed on current events. So Margot looks forward to using his ideas to support her position. Margot is using:
celebrity testimony
According to the Elaboration likelihood Model, if you spend a lot of time researching and analyzing a decision before you make it, you are using _________________.
central processing
Dwayne is giving a speech on Ronald Reagan and intends to follow Reagan's life story from childhood until his death to structure his speech. Which speech structure is Dwayne using?
chronological
Using 3 different decades (1960s, 1980s, and Present) to organize the main points in a speech about fashion trends would be using which organizational structure?
chronological
"Sleep deprivation is a serious health concern among teenagers" is which element of an argument?
claim
In a speech on genetically modified foods (GMO) a speaker may state that they want the audience to understand that most GMO's are perfectly safe. This would be best identified as which part of an argument?
claim
"Do you have any pets?" is which type of question?
closed
Which theory explains that humans do not like conflicting opinions because they prefer to be in a harmonious state?
cognitive dissonance theory
Whenever Latonya hears the word "pillow" she laughs because of an old joke she and her best friend have. Latonya is using the ____________________ of the word "pillow."
connotative meaning
Which universal principle of influence (shortcut) explains that people will look to the actions of others to determine their own?
consensus
Which universal principle of influence (shortcut) persuades a person or group of people by asking for small initial commitments that can easily be made before asking for a larger commitment?
consistency
You are driving and listening to your favorite radio station which brings in experts to debate current political, economic, and social issues. This is most likely which type of listening?
critical
Esther's public speaking class has agreed that all cell phones will be put away during speeches. However, Esther sees a classmate using her phone during a speech one day, which frustrates her. Esther's classmate is going against the ___________________ of their class.
cultural norms
Chaz is surprised to learn that "gay" originally meant "happy or festive," when he is researching his speech on LGBT rights. Chaz has been surprised by the ___________________ of the word
denotative meaning
you are attending a funeral for a friend, and listening to the mother speak. This is most likely which type of listening?
empathetic
Anne is giving a speech about children's nutrition to a group of parents. The speech is well-organized and well-written, but her audience is having a hard time connecting with her because the room they are in is strewn with children's toys, and the kids are loudly playing in the next room. Which element of the public speaking model is working against Anne in this situation?
environment
"I feel very prepared to give this speech on the Oscars today because I served as an intern for the ceremony two years ago." This is an example of which part of an introduction?
establishing credibility
Esteban has been a fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson since he was a small child. When he goes to college he decides to major in astrophysics to follow in Tyson's footsteps. When asked why he made this choice by a classmate, Esteban responds that Neil deGrasse Tyson is his hero and he wants to give back to his own culture through spreading scientific knowledge, just like Tyson did. Tyson's effect on Esteban and his life could be best described by which of Aristotle's four proofs?
ethos
Which type of special occasion speech should probably NOT incorporate humor?
eulogies
In a speech on tax cuts, after stating that government spending is at an all time high, a speaker may provide quotations from economic experts who agree with them on this point. This would be best identified as which part of an argument?
evidence
"To convince my audience that the JFK assassination was planned by the American Mob." This is a specific purpose statement on a question of
fact
"Today I will persuade my audience that the moon landing never happened" is an example of a proposition of __________.
fact
Stating that one event will lead to another without showing a logical connection between the two represents a:
fallacy in claims
true or false: An effective attention getter can increase a speaker's nervousness.
false
true or false: A speaking outline is just as detailed as a complete-sentence outline
false
true or false: According to the video lectures, you should always deliver your speech is a formal manner, regardless of the audience and situation.
false
true or false: An effective speech should include the purpose statement word for word as it appears on your outline.
false
true or false: Audiences connect best to an informal close such as, "well, I guess I'm done," because it humanizes the speaker
false
true or false: Emotional appeals by themselves can usually persuade an audience
false
true or false: If reading a passage from a religious text during a wedding toast, the speaker should limit the passage to 3 sentences
false
true or false: Internal noise includes conditions in your environment that interfere with your listening
false
true or false: One similarity After-Dinner Speeches have to stand up comedy is that both switch rapidly from topic to topic to get as many jokes and laughs as possible.
false
true or false: Speeches of introduction can be quite lengthy.
false
true or false: The attention getter can happen anywhere in the introduction.
false
true or false: The premise is the primary claim a speaker makes.
false
true or false: The significance statement in your introduction should explain your background, experience, and/or knowledge on your speech topic.
false
true or false: The speech you practice and the speech you give must be exactly the same.
false
true or false: When you gatewatch, you monitor the topics on which your classmates have chosen to speak.
false
true or false: You should use visual aids in all presentations.
false
true or false: books are a great source because they bring a fresh perspective to the topic and your research.
false
ture or false: In a Problem/Effects/Solution speech, the second main point will cover the advantages that will occur if the problem is solved.
false
A group of people are taking questions after a presentation. You are watching a/an:
forum
which part of the speech is best exemplified by the following: In this speech I want to entertain my audience?
general purpose
One of the many transferable life skills gained from a public speaking course is being more confident and managing anxiety. You gain this through:
habituation
In her speech, Loraine said that 50% of the people who responded to her survey felt that the dining services at her college should provide organic food options. Which of these is the most important follow-up question to ask Loraine about her survey?
how many total people responded to your survey
Which of the following speech topics is an example of practical persuasion?
how to avoid food that causes animal cruelty
Expressions that have a practical meaning different from their literal meaning best describes which type of language?
idioms
When using this kind of reasoning, the speaker is supporting their claim with specific examples.
inductive reasoning
Change in pitch or tone of the voice
inflection
Kwame has been researching his speech for a few hours now and he is starting to get confused. There is literally more information on his topic than he could ever read and he is unsure of how to interpret it in a meaningful way. Kwame is experiencing:
information overload
You grew up in a family that avoids swearing in public, so when you hear it in a speech you find it hard not to feel as if the speaker is being extremely inappropriate. This is which component of the HURIER model?
interpreting
"Today I will persuade you that the student parking policy on campus really stinks." is an ineffective specific purpose statement because it breaks which rule?
it does not use clear, direct, specific language
Sermons and motivational talks are often hard to give for class speeches because
it is hard to keep them within the given time limit
"Mountain Bikes" is an ineffective specific purpose statement because it breaks which rule?
it is not written in a complete sentence
"What is Dia De Los Muertos?" is an ineffective specific purpose statement because it breaks which rule?
it is written as a question; not a statement
Technical terms and expressions associated with a specific profession or subject best describes which type of language?
jargon
Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for effective informative speeches?
keep your speech persuasive
Which quality of language was NOT discussed in your textbook
language is existential
The text suggests that to get your audience's attention, you should consider all of the following EXCEPT:
listing your references to establish credibility
creating arguments by using facts, statistics, and expert testimony is know as _________.
logos
which type of delivery is used when the President gives a speech on a teleprompter?
manuscript
Which type of delivery does an actor use when he carefully practices and delivers a monologue written out word for word?
memorized
Bumper stickers saying "Women for Obama" or "Women for Romney" are examples of which traditional appeal of persuasion?
mythos
Abdullah wants to give a speech praising his grandmother, who was an important force in his life. He decides that the best way to structure his speech is to focus it around the stories of him and his grandmother, which illustrate what a great lady she was. Abdullah is using which speech structure?
narrative
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
newspaper articles
Which of the following is an example of a popular source?
newspapers
Which of the following strategies will help ensure a more productive interview?
only record the interview if you have the interviewee's permission
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
original research
You are watching a discussion where a moderator asks questions of experts on a topic in front of an audience. You are watching a/an:
panel discussion
Persuading your audience by using emotional appeals, like fear, anger, or sympathy, is know as _________.
pathos
Hye-Seung is giving a speech on turtles, specifically on the need to protect the turtle population in the Pacific Ocean due to rising ocean temperatures. The general purpose of her speech is likely:
persuade
The best way to explain the difference between persuasive and informative speaking is
persuasive speaking advocates a particular view on a topic, whereas informative speaking is more neutral.
Sheila received an "F" on her first speech because she used a paragraph from an online essay she found when researching without citing it. Sheila has engaged in:
plagiarism
"So, today I will first address how the stock market became a part of our society; second, how it has been diverted from its original purpose through greed and a lack of oversight; and, finally, offer my solutions for how to fix the financial mess we currently face." This is an example of which part of an introduction?
preview
Hermine is writing a speech on dreams. She is excited to have found out that one of the top psychologists working on dreams has released a new book of her findings on the topic, just in time to be a source for Hermine's speech. This book would be which type of source?
primary
Nina builds canoes as a hobby and has decided to show her audience how one builds a canoe, from start to finish, as her informative speech. Nina's speech would best be described as which type of informative speech?
process
When you appear to be listening to the speaker but you're actually doing something else, it is called
pseudolistening
When a waiter gives customers a mint with their bill in order to increase his tip, which universal principle of influence (shortcut) is the waiter using?
reciprocity
Which universal principle of influence (shortcut) explains how you can be persuasive by being the first to give, especially when the gift is personalized and unexpected?
reciprocity
"After hearing my speech today, I hope all of you now know how important it is that you know and advocate for your rights if you are stopped by a police officer." This is an example of which part of a conclusion?
reinforce purpose
When you examine the source to determine how closely it matches the topic, this is:
relevance
The three primary evaluation criteria to apply to information for your speech are:
relevance, purpose, and validity
When you think about and recall information from a speech you are engaging in which component of listening?
remembering
Effectively handling the question-and-answer session after a speech means that you should:
repeat the question so the audience can hear it
"Today I addressed the three basic types of discrimination faced by international students at our universities." This is an example of which part of a conclusion?
review of main points
When British Airways announced they were no longer operating their London to New York flight, sales of the London to New York flight increased dramatically the next day because of _________________.
scarcity
Alice has found a great book review to use for her speech. While the book being reviewed is a little too complicated for her purposes, the review condenses the material and makes it more understandable. Which type of source would this book review be?
secondary
"Garbage flows into our dumps like a river into the sea, only a lot less pretty." This is an example of which type of visual language?
simile
"If we give that homeless person a dollar, next thing you know we'll be homeless ourselves." This is which kind of fallacy?
slippery slope
Using 3 stops on a road trip (Kansas City, Denver, and Salt Lake City) to organize your main points in a speech would be using which organizational structure?
spacial
Once you've determined your general purpose, you'll need to determine what you expect to achieve with your speech, which is also known as your
specific purpose
Eulogies, tributes, and dedications are which type of Special Occasion Speeches?
speeches to commemorate
In a ____________ structure, the speaker gives a persuasive statement and then supports the persuasive statement using 2 or 3 arguments (main points).
statement of reason
Of the different types of supporting materials, which one is good at making comparisons among groups but is often overwhelming and easy to manipulate?
statistics
There were two speeches in a public speaking class on how fireworks work. While both had good information, one used language that offered incredibly vivid descriptions of fireworks technology while the other was more a list of facts. Which of the Roman philosophers' five arts of public speaking best explains why the speech with the vivid descriptions will likely receive a better grade?
style
Sound consultant Julian Treasure argues that people are losing their listening. All of the following are exercises that Treasure suggests will help our listening EXCEPT:
take effective notes
To create a sense of personal connection to a speech, a speaker might:
tell a story related to the topic
When giving an acceptance (for an award) speech you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
tell about someone in the room who actually deserves the award more than you
The psychological and emotional tone that develops as communicators interact with each other is known as:
the communication climate
what are two important factors of using evidence in persuasive speeches?
the evidence must be recent and relevant
Gio heard a great speech today and he wanted to talk to his friends about the information it offered but he now can only remember the story with which the speaker began the speech. Gio is suffering from:
the primacy effect
inductive reasoning works best when
the speaker provides multiple, diverse, and relevant examples
Metasearch engines should be used at which stage of the research process?
the starting point
Which of the following statements is true of a statement of inference?
they can be made about the past present or future
The specific purpose for an informative speech should begin with a phrase such as
to help the audience understand
Brief remarks that celebrate a guest of honor at an event would best describe which speech type?
toast
Oleg wants his audience gain a better understanding of the World Bank. So in his speech he has devotes a main point to each of the key issues with which the bank deals. Which speech structure is Oleg using?
topical
Which of the following organizational patterns does the text recommend for a practical persuasion speech?
topical
The working outline includes all of the following EXCEPT:
transition statements
true or false: The concept of primacy and recentcy states that we should put the most important information in our presentation towards the beginning of the speech and the second most important information should be placed towards the end of the presentation.
true
true or false: A speaker can build in redundancy to help overcome the dynamic nature of public speaking
true
true or false: Audiences have a hard time following speakers who read their speeches word for word
true
true or false: Before you ever stand up to practice your speech, you should study and have a good sense of your outline and how it flows.
true
true or false: Breathing properly during your speech will calm you down.
true
true or false: Clarity isn't always the same for speakers and audience
true
true or false: Coercion differs from persuasion due to the use of force.
true
true or false: Connotative meanings come from personal associations.
true
true or false: In an Introduction Speech, you should focus on the featured speaker instead of focusing on yourself
true
true or false: In ancient times, public speaking was known as rhetoric
true
true or false: It is important not only to practice with your visual aid but also to time your speech while using your visual aid so you know how much time it takes to explain the visual aid.
true
true or false: It is okay if half or three quarters of a special occasion speech is humorous because special occasion speeches tend to be funnier and more lighthearted than other speeches
true
true or false: Speeches on a question of policy differ from other types due to a call to action.
true
true or false: The only time you should have both hands on your note cards is when you move from one card to the next.
true
true or false: When giving an idea/concept informative speech, the speaker usually explains the origin of the concept.
true
true or false: When you incorporate jokes into your presentation, it is important to adapt your humor to the audience and make sure your jokes are appropriate for the situation.
true
true or false: Words trigger the meanings and thoughts people have for words in their minds
true
true or false: You can include humor in an informative speech, but the ultimate goal is to inform, not to entertain.
true
true or false: You should avoid giving a eulogy for a class speech.
true
true or false: an analogy compares two things
true
true or false: if you simply want the audience's agreement or support, you can drop the fifth element of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.
true
true or false: opinions are the verbal manifestation of beliefs and attitudes.
true
true or false: students should be careful when using questions in there attention getter
true
At the end of the semester, you're surprised to find that this public speaking class has helped you to become a better listener, which you demonstrate by:
understanding better what a friend has to say
One of the guidelines for an after dinner speech:
use humor and keep it light
If you have an apathetic audience the text says that you should:
use presentation media
"Today I will persuade my audience that it is selfish to text and drive" is an example of a proposition of _____________.
value
Brad is using Monroe's Motivated Sequence to organize his speech. He has just asked his audience to imagine a world in which his solution is implemented, and the problem he is addressing has been solved. Which step does Brad's statement best represent?
visualization
you should ask yourself which one of the following questions as you are building your specific purpose statement for an informative speech?
what do I want my audience to learn
This kind of outline is used to assist in initial topic development and will help you guide research.
working outline
