SPCH 1315 all quiz questions

In his speech about why people should buy used rather than new cars, Carlos provided the audience with information about his background as a used-car salesperson. Carlos employed which type of appeal?

Ethos NOT Pathos

What is a step you can take to determine the authenticity of an online source?

Examine the domain in the Web address.

Which of the following is an advantage of recorded presentations?

Listeners can listen to them at their convenience.

The appeal to audience emotion is termed

Pathos

____________ is speech that is potentially harmful to a person's reputation at work or in the community and might be illegal if spoken with a reckless disregard for the truth.

Slander

The thesis statement, the theme or central idea of a speech, should be expressed as

a single, declarative sentence.

Listeners should evaluate evidence in terms of

accuracy and credibility of the source.

"His character plays a rocking, rolling, rip-roaring, raging role." This statement best illustrates which of the following techniques?

alliteration

When citing a source,

alternate phases introducing citations to help maintain a natural delivery

In a group setting, a "blocker" is an example of a(n)

anti-group role.

Effective interview questions

are a mix of closed-ended and open-ended questions.

A team leader's responsibilities typically start with

assigning group roles and tasks

To help your audience follow your speech do all of the following except

avoid organizational patterns.

In her speech about youth voting turnout, Elaine wanted to show a comparison of youth voting turnout between three states. In order to best illustrate these comparisons, Elaine used a

bar graph

When using audio or video as a presentation aid, the speaker should be sure do all of the following except

be sure the audience has already seen or heard the clip used.

In the following statement, which type of supporting material is being referenced? "In Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series, the star-crossed lovers, Edward and Bella, make an unusual pair. . . ."

book

What type of example offers a single illustration of a point?

brief

More long-lasting changes in audience perspectives occur if listeners process the speech message

centrally.

"White as snow." This phrase best illustrates which of the following?

cliche

Successful group presentations require

close cooperation and planning

With a speaking outline,

condense full sentences into key words or phrases.

Legal protection afforded the creators of original literary and artistic works is called

copyright

The literal, dictionary definition of a word is its

denotative meaning

A person's respectful bearing and conduct is called

dignity.

In business courses, a case study presentation

discusses the best solutions to the case.

One of the most successful strategies a speaker can use in inspirational speaking is

employing a dynamic speaking style.

Transforming ideas and thoughts into messages is called

encoding.

Listeners are most likely to remember and act on a speech that

ends with a strong conclusion.

One key to achieving effective vocal variety is

enthusiasm

You can increase the odds of successfully influencing your audience if you

establish credibility to encourage audience trust.

What is NOT a successful strategy for gaining public-speaking confidence

evaluating your own speech performance.

Effective examples for a speech can be all of the following, EXCEPT:

extraneous

If in your speech you are addressing whether something is or is not true, you should frame your argument as a claim of

fact.

Forms of expression that make striking comparisons between the unfamiliar and the known, allowing listeners to more quickly grasp meaning, are called

figures of speech

The ________ Amendment assures protection to both honest and dishonest speakers.

first

To be effective, a speaker should practice a speech at least _______ times in its final form.

five

Using the speaking outline, how many times should you practice?

five or more NOT three

Which type of chart diagrams the progression of a process?

flow chart

Typefaces come in a variety of sets of sizes, or

fonts

To inform, to persuade, and to mark a special occasion are the three types of

general speech purposes.

The final three steps in Dewey's reflective thinking process are

generate solutions, select the best solution, evaluate the solution.

To establish nonverbal immediacy, a speaker should

have an enthusiastic vocal delivery

The method of speech delivery that offers the most flexibility for the speaker is

impromptu speaking NOT extemporaneous speaking.

Benefits of public speaking do not include

improving hand-eye coordination NOT learning practical skills and knowledge. NOT finding new ways to be an engaged citizen.

Surveys are an especially effective source of support for topics related to the attitudes, values, and beliefs of the people

in a speaker's immediate environment.

An effectively prepared working outline will

include credits when necessary.

Defining, describing, demonstrating, and explaining are methods of

informing your audience

An incorruptible speaker, or one who will not compromise the truth, possesses

integrity

Daydreaming and fatigue are examples of

internal distractions

The rising and falling of vocal pitch across phrases and sentences is termed

intonation

speaking from a manuscript

is useful when precise messages are required

When making an informative speech about ______, speakers should focus on raising awareness and deepening understanding rather than advocating one position over another.

issues

productive conflict

issues-based

The specialized language of a given profession is called

jargon

Which type of graph is useful for demonstrating how something changes in value?

line graph

When speaking from a manuscript,

look up occasionally to establish eye contact with the audience.

In this form of communication, the receiver is physically removed from the messenger, and there is little or no interaction between the speaker and the audience.

mass communication

In order to deal with a sudden distraction while you are giving a speech, you might

minimize your response and proceed as soon as possible.

Slurring words together at a low level of volume and pitch is called

mumbling.

To convey ideas through a story, using character, plot, settings, and imagery, use a _______ pattern of arrangement.

narrative

Questions that don't lead the interviewee to a desired response are known as

neutral questions.

At the end of the interview, you should

offer a brief, positive summary of important things you learned

How many major ideas should be present on each presentation aid?

one (1) NOT three (3) NOT four NOT two

Speeches about ______ address the impact of individuals and groups on society.

people

Hate speech is offensive communication that is most often directed against

people's racial, ethnic, religious, gender, or other characteristics.

Tools a speaker can use to analyze an audience include all of the following except

personal opinions.

Scriptwriters tend to

plan what they, not the speaker, will say next.

Students who earn an A average on all speech assignments should be exempt from the final exam. This statement is a claim of

policy.

Stephen began to panic as soon as his instructor gave the speech assignment to the class. Stephen experienced

pre-preparation anxiety.

When using presentation aids

prepare to give your presentation without the aids, in case problems arise

Eyewitness testimony, diary entries, interviews, and surveys are examples of ______ sources.

primary

Speeches about ______ might discuss brewing beer, lightning formation, or yoga sequences.

processes

A ______ typically provides information so that an organization can make a decision about a product, procedure, or policy.

proposal

When a speaker compares two similar cases and implies that what is true in one case is true in the other, it is an example of

reasoning by analogy.

Which organizational pattern addresses main points and then disproves opposing claims?

refutation

Online presenters should not

rely solely on technology.

When giving a speech with a digital presentation, you should

remember that your primary mission is to communicate with your words.

One way that a speaker can leave a lasting impression on listeners is to incorporate oral language that is artfully arranged and infused with rhythm. One device that helps a speaker accomplish this specific purpose is

repetition.

Listening is the conscious act of receiving, constructing meaning from, and ____ to messages.

responding

Originally, the practice of giving speeches was known as ____ or oratory.

rhetoric

Special occasion speeches at fundraisers, campaign banquets, conferences, and conventions strive to

set a social agenda.

When designing a presentation aid, the speaker should focus on

simplicity.

Listeners may perceive a speaker who slouches as

sloppy, weak, and unfocused.

President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, in which he challenged Americans, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country," is an example of a

speech of inspiration

If you are asked to give a plaque to the "teacher of the year," you should prepare a

speech of presentation.

The various types of external evidence include

statistics

When used as supporting material in a speech, examples do not _____ your points.

substantiate

Warrants that appeal to the audience's faith in facts as evidence are known as

substantive.

Which of the following is not a type of secondary source?

surveys

Which of the following is a forum in which speakers deliver short speeches on different aspects of the same topic

symposium

When actively listening, a person should

take note of the speakers key points

What should you not consider when planning a presentation?

the age of your audience NOT how many slides you'll need

Common technical errors that can arise from using presentation software include all of the following except

the audience losing interest during your speech.

Characteristics of the speech setting include all of the following except

the psychological profile of the audience.

In a speech of introduction, you should tell the audience something about

the speaker's background.

The specific citation elements that need to be mentioned in a speech depend on

the type of source

The specific citation elements that need to be mentioned in a speech depend on

the type of source.

All of the following are examples of transition techniques except

thesis statements.

A small group is made of how many members?

three to twenty

The goal of informative speaking is

to increase audience understanding and awareness.

All of the following are reasons to cite sources during your speech except

to make the speech longer

Online presentations address all of the following general speech purposes except

to utilize technology.

An informative speech arranged by category is arranged

topically

In a presentation aid, you can include everything except

un-cited text excerpts.

To present statistics ethically,

use only trustworthy and reputable sources.

In a public speaking situation, it is always important to

use words appropriately

A speaker can establish a direct connection with listeners by

using a friendly tone of voice.

The skillful use of color in presentation aids includes all of the following except

using as many colors as possible to provide variety.

Active listeners

usually set listening goals and listen for main ideas

Under which of the following conditions is being persuasive appropriate?

when you seek to change an audience's behavior

Which of the following outlines should be prepared in a full-sentence format?

working