SPCH Exam 2 Review

A speech of introduction should be kept under _______ minutes.

3

The text recommends that you look at the audience what percentage of the time?

95%

In a manuscript speech, the text recommends inserting slanting lines to indicate

A Pause

Which one of the following is an acceptable option in an introduction?

A hypothetical narrative

A series of brief speeches on a common topic is known as

A symposium

Which one of the following statements is true?

All main points need supporting materials

Honesty is

An abstract word

Discussing your speech's key ideas with a knowledgeable source is called

An expert check

"Everyone is drinking strawberry lemonade for good health, and so should you." This is an example of which type of logical fallacy?

Bandwagon

The cause-effect pattern of organization

Can explain either causes or effects first

A speaker discusses why some people abuse animals, and then describes the effects of the abuse on the animals. Which pattern is the speaker using?

Cause-effect

T/F "Her and me went to Chicago" is grammatically correct.

False

T/F "Just between you and I" is grammatically correct.

False

T/F "The deafening din of dynamite" is an example of antithesis.

False

T/F "To explain to my listeners the meaning of capitalism in modern society" is a specific purpose statement for a process speech.

False

T/F A topic outline has more words than a complete-sentence outline.

False

T/F Abstract words are more likely to be remembered by an audience than concrete words.

False

T/F According to the text, petition drives are almost never successful in persuading lawmakers to change their positions.

False

T/F An explanation speech is not appropriate for a college classroom speech.

False

T/F Each main point should make an announcement rather than an assertion.

False

T/F If you didn't have enough time to prepare your speech, the conclusion is a good place to apologize to the audience.

False

T/F In a speech to a graduating high school class, you can assume that all the students know basic information, such as the fact that Alaska and Hawaii were the last states admitted to the United States.

False

T/F In the conclusion, the speaker should never repeat ideas or information contained in the introduction.

False

T/F Inductive reasoning is never used by scientists.

False

T/F Meetings should not begin until all participants have arrived.

False

T/F Pauses in speeches should be avoided because they make you look indecisive.

False

T/F Speaking notes should be written in complete sentences.

False

T/F The best way to convey complex ideas is to use complex language.

False

T/F When you speak into a microphone, you should raise your voice slightly.

False

Which one of the following options fails to serve as orienting material?

Grabbing the listeners attention

A speaker describes the safety features of a new car, starting at the front bumper and progressing to the rear bumper. Which organizational pattern is the speaker using?

Spatial

A speaker says, "what I am going to explain now will help you understand the rest of the speech." Which device is the speaker using?

Spotlight

Concerning a complete-sentence outline and the speech itself, which one of the following statements is true?

The speech itself should have more words than the outline

A speaker discusses three types of work dogs. Which pattern is the speaker using?

Topical

T/F An outline has a title, but the speaker does not actually say it in the speech.

True

T/F Calling on people at random is a technique that the text recommends for long presentations.

True

T/F For a long speech, most experienced speakers cover only two or three main points.

True

T/F If you are not feeling enthusiastic about giving a speech, you should pretend to be enthusiastic.

True

T/F If you plan to give a speech to several different audiences, you might need to have different main points for each audience.

True

T/F If your listeners share your specialized vocation, you can use jargon in a speech.

True

T/F In a meeting, the leader should periodically summarize the group's work.

True

T/F In the introduction, it is acceptable to tell a hypothetical narrative (a story that did not actually happen).

True

T/F Main points in outlines are represented by Roman numerals (I, II, III, and so on).

True

T/F Oral language requires more amplification and elaboration than written language.

True

T/F Role play can be used to change people's behavior.

True

T/F The statement-of-reasons pattern is a good method of organization when the audience leans toward your position but needs some justification for that leaning.

True

T/F When speaking to a small audience, you should establish eye contact with every listener.

True

T/F You should never bring new main points into the conclusion.

True

A speaker wants to persuade an audience to stop engaging in unhealthy behavior. Which level of fear is most effective in accomplishing this objective?

a high level of fear

To introduce a speech filled with humor, what kind of speech of introduction would be appropriate?

a humorous speech of introduction to set a light tone

A disadvantage of using a full sheet of paper for speaking notes is

a sheet can cause a speaker's eyes to glide over key points

In a first aid class, a nurse says, "To control bleeding, remember RED, which stands for Rest, Elevation, and Direct pressure." Which learning device is the nurse using?

acronym

"The sad sister sat on a silver seat" is an example of

alliteration

In career speeches, a few words spoken before your attention material is called

an icebreaker

To encourage listeners to call the Red Cross to volunteer for blood donation, you should try to get them to use their cell phones

at the end of the speech

A speaker says, "Jackson says he believes that there is intelligent life on some other planet in the universe, but how can you believe him? He's not an astronomer; in fact, he is not a scientist at all. The only degree he has is a masters in business administration." This speaker is guilty of using which kind of fallacy in reasoning?

attack on the person

In a meeting, the group leader should forbid

attacks on people or ideas

According to most attorneys, courtroom battles are usually won on the effectiveness of

both the opening statement and the closing argument

You can signal the end of a speech with

both verbal and nonverbal signals

To provide variety during a long presentation, you can ask questions of listeners. The best technique is to

call a listener's name after you ask the question

Explaining Adolf Hitler's identity to a college audience

can be carried out indirectly, without insulting anyone's intelligence

A speech of tribute is defined as a speech that praises

either a dead or living person

Which kind of speech would you be most likely to deliver to an evening banquet?

entertaining

A spine-tingling tale of adventure would be most appropriate for which kind of speech?

entertaining speech

A group spends all its time on minor issues and never gets around to the major issues. The group could solve the problem by

establishing and following an agenda

"To inform my audience about the dangers of quicksand" is a specific purpose statement for which type of speech?

explanation

Which aspect of nonverbal communication is considered a "figurative handshake?"

eye contact

A speech of tribute should

focus on the significance of a person's life and deeds

In an agenda, items should be rank ordered

from most important to least important

A speaker says, "I knew a red-headed kid in third grade who was always getting into fights on the playground. And I know two red heads who are easily angered. I guess you can say that red heads are quick-tempered people." The speaker is guilty of using which kind of fallacy in reasoning?

hasty generalization

A speaker says, "I owned a Ford and had nothing but trouble with it. My cousin had a Ford that was a lemon. And my best friend is unhappy with her Ford. I tell you, Ford is a lousy automobile." What fallacy in reasoning is the speaker using?

hasty generalization

Meetings are sometimes sabotaged by participants who have

hidden agenda

An outline helps you to see the relationship between

ideas

The PREP (Position, Reason, Example, Position) template is recommended for __________________ speeches.

impromptu

A pediatrician sees five children in her office one winter morning. Because all five have symptoms of influenza, the pediatrician concludes that her community is experiencing an influenza epidemic. The pediatrician has used

inductive reasoning

Nina Totenberg, a nationally known TV and radio reporter, says the most important element in an effective speech is _____________________ information.

interesting

In the motivated sequence, the first step is "attention" and the second step is

need

If nonverbal communication contradicts verbal messages, listeners will accept _________________________ as the true message.

nonverbal

In an outline, it is incorrect to have _________________________ under a heading.

only one subheading

A speaker says, "Please raise your hands to answer this: How many of you know how to swim?" What kind of question is this speaker using?

overt-response

A speech designed to formally bestow an award of honor is known as the speech of

presentation

In a team presentation, the text says, the most important part is

question-and-answer period

Which type of logical fallacy diverts listeners from the real issue to an unrelated matter?

red herring

"The stars are like diamonds in the sky." This is an example of

simile

Convincing your audience that democracy is expanding in China is an example of a

speech to influence thinking

Persuading people to stop smoking is an example of a

speech to motivate action

A speech that is divided into parts, with each part delivered by a different person, is known as a

team presentation

If you fear that you will cry while telling a painful personal story in a speech, you should

tell the story after alerting the audience that you might cry

Which one of the following is inappropriate for a best man's speech at a wedding celebration?

telling a joke about the groom's ex-girlfriend

The text quotes Voltaire as saying, "The secret of being tiresome is in ______________."

telling everything

Jack Smith works hard on a committee preparing a plan for action. At the sixth meeting, he finds out that the committee can only advise; it does not have the power to take action. Jack is distraught because he feels that much of his work has been in vain. Whose fault is it that Jack has labored under a misconception?

the group leader, for not making clear the scope of the group's power

In a speech of refutation, you are more likely to demolish opposing arguments if

the opposing arguments are based on a set of erroneous facts

According to the text, a rule of thumb is that a speech of introduction should be

under three minutes

In a speech of introduction, you should

use the name the speaker prefers

In which one of the following situations is the problem-solution pattern a bad choice?

when listeners already accept your solution

For your speaking notes on a piece of paper or note card, you should

write on only one side

When you deliver your speech, you should use

your speaking notes

In a persuasive speech, you should reveal to the audience

your true goals and motives