Speech final

Which of the following demonstrate jumping to conclusions when listening?

-Assuming that the speaker's views are misguided because of political-party affiliation -Deciding that a speaker's topic is not worth listening to -Deciding that a speech will be boring based on its title

Which of the following are associated with persuasion?

-Changing people's beliefs -Creating beliefs -Reinforcing beliefs

Which of the following are true about ethics in speech-making?

-Ethics are vital for a speaker's credibility. -Quoting out of context is unethical.

Listening for technique involves which of the following?

-Evaluating the speaker's strengths and weaknesses -Analyzing the introduction -Studying the speaker's language

What are steps in the problem-solution organizational method of organizing persuasive speeches on questions of policy?

-Explaining the importance of the problem -Suggesting a practical plan -Demonstrating a need

Which of the following is true about persuasion?

-It is psychological. -It is a process.

Which of the following should be avoided in persuasive speaking?

-Portraying a few details as the whole story -Quoting out of context -Making deliberately false or deceptive statements

Which of the following describe ways to use language ethically?

-Refrain from name-calling. -Avoid abusive language. -Respect the right of free speech and expression.

What is a characteristic of organizing a persuasive speech topically?

Each point will present a reason for the listener to agree with the speaker.

When giving a speech on a question of value, which of the following must you do in order to be effective?

Establish your standards Justify your claim

True or false: To be persuasive, a speaker must present facts from every side in an impartial manner.

False

Which of the following are guidelines for ethical speaking? Select all that apply.

Make sure the goals are ethically sound. Study the topic thoroughly. Get facts correct.

Which of the following is the issue that addresses whether there is a serious problem that requires change from current policy?

Need

Which of the following is the least likely reason our thoughts wander when we are listening to speeches?

Our brains process words slowly.

Which of the following best describes a persuasive speaker's target audience?

People who have not yet formed a strong opinion

Good listening skills come from

Practice of self discipline

In which of the following organizational patterns does the first main point establish that there is a problem and the second (and last) main point proposes a solution?

Problem-solution order

Which of the following is a question of policy?

Should this homeowners' association change the rules regarding landscaping?

Speeches on questions of fact are usually organized

topically.

Speeches on questions of value are usually organized

topically.

Anna watched in horror as her friend Leila, wearing a her gym clothes, presented her final persuasive speech asking for monetary donations for the local children's cancer hospital. Anna's responsibility as an audience member was to

try to ignore the way Leila was dressed and focus on her message.

Most speeches contain ______ main point(s).

two, four

Which of the following are true about speaking persuasively on a question of fact?

-The aim is not to be impartial. -Each main point should persuade listeners to agree. -Competing facts need not be included.

Which of the following are true when we listen too hard?

-We are listening for too many details. -We are treating everything the speaker says as equally important. -We are likely to miss the speaker's main point. -We are trying to remember everything a speaker says.

If you deliver a speech about public education, which of the following audiences would be most likely to care about the speech?

A group of parents of young children

Which of the following are important points in organizing persuasive speeches on questions of value?

Applying standards of value to your subject Establishing standards for value judgment

What characterizes a partisan speech?

Attempting to encourage someone to adopt a specific action or belief

Barry is asked to watch a podcast about new teaching methods using music. When the speaker begins talking with a heavy drawl, Barry rolls his eyes and says, "Hee Haw," and shuts the podcast off. What cause of poor listening was evident in this case?

Barry put too much focus on the speaker's delivery.

Which of the following describes the obligation to prove that a change from current policy is necessary?

Burden of proof

Clotilde is giving a speech on why people should adopt a vegetarian lifestyle. In preparation for her speech, she talked to her aunt, who is a vegetarian. Clotilde's aunt told her that meat consumption is the number one cause of cancer in the United States. Clotilde does not verify her aunt's statement but repeats it in her speech. Which of the following guidelines for ethical speaking did she violate?

Get facts correct.

convinces audience to act in support of policy

Immediate action

Effective listening requires that you ask questions about a speaker's evidence. Which of these questions is not necessary to ask about evidence?

Is it delivered smoothly?

In discussing questions of policy, how should time be divided among the points of need, plan, and practicality?

It depends on the level of knowledge that listeners have about each point.

When business managers are asked to rank the communication skills that are most crucial to their jobs, which do they usually rank as number one?

Listening

Picture a scale where strong opposition against a speaker's position is at the far left end, gradually moving toward strong support for the speaker's position all the way on the far right end. Which of the following is true about this persuasion scale?

Persuasion is any movement from the left side of the scale to the right.

What should you try to accomplish in a persuasive speech on a question of fact?

Present information to show why listeners should agree with you

If you were delivering a persuasive speech on how to end world poverty, which of the following organizational patterns would be a logical choice?

Problem-solution order

According to the textbook, what is the best approach to a persuasive speech about questions of value?

Providing information that justifies your moral stance

Which of the following is the name for a question addressing whether something is true or false?

Question of fact

whether course of action should or should not be taken (EX: changing a law)

Question of policy

Darius is giving a speech on the way vegetables can help fight disease. During the speech, most of his facts, which are derived from a variety of respected sources, deal mainly with how much farmland has been lost to development and how small farmers struggle to earn a living. What does his evidence lack?

Relevancy

Who of the following people gives Aaron the best advice about the way to become a better listener?

Someone who tells him to be serious about listening.

Linnea's speech teacher suggests anticipating what the speaker will say next is one way to avoid distraction. Linnea's dad says that is terrible advice. Who is right, and why?

The teacher is right because it forces Linnea to listen.

Which statements correctly describe questions of value?

They are based on moral judgments. They are supported by standards.

What is the role of a speaker in an informative speech?

To present the facts as impartially as possible

Which of the following are questions of value?

What was the most boring book published last year? Is keeping chickens in cages morally justifiable?

A need for persuasion exists if there

are disputes. are political factions. is disagreement.

Identifying and improving your weaknesses as a listener demonstrates that you

are serious about listening.

If you listen too hard to a speaker, you are likely to

confuse the facts

Malinda is listening to a representative of a political action group who is trying to encourage him to make a donation. What type of listening is Malinda primarily doing in this case?

critical

The kind of listening used to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting or rejecting it is called ______ listening.

critical

Allison is a loader in a warehouse. When one of her fellow employees explains that she will be missing work for a few weeks because her mother is terminally ill, what is the primary type of listening that Allison is using?

empathic

True or false: Persuasion occurs in situations where there is one point of view.

false

In order to avoid listening too hard, a listener should

focus on the main points and evidence.

The key-word outline method of note taking

focuses on main points and supporting evidence

Juwan goes to a jiu-jitsu seminar and is shocked to see that the instructor is only five feet tall. Even though the instructor is known as a prodigy, Juwan doubts her techniques because he cannot picture someone who is so small possibly knowing anything about winning a fight. Juwan has exhibited poor listening by

focusing on appearance rather than content.

Select all that apply Active listeners

give the speaker their undivided attention. do not prejudge the speaker. do not allow themselves to be distracted.

One component of active listening is

ignoring external distractions.

As Professor Yarberry speaks about mitosis, Garth finds himself thinking about fishing. This type of poor listening results from

lack of concentration

In any speech, it is most important to listen for

main points

mental give and take between a speaker and listener

mental dialogue

if you were to deliver a speech advocating a new health insurance policy, it would be most helpful to begin by establishing that there is a(n) ______ for it.

need

is there a problem that requires change from current policy?

need

As Trent listens to a lecture, he begins drawing a tree. After a few minutes, he realizes he has drawn an entire landscape, but has no idea what the lecturer has said in the past ten minutes. Trent's poor listening was caused by

not concentrating.

convinces audiences policy is desirable, avoids encouraging action to support

passive agreement

The action of creating, reinforcing, changing peoples beliefs or actions

persuasion

What is speakers plan to solve the problem with current policy?

plan

A question of ______ asks whether a specific action should be taken.

policy

Will plan solve problem? Will plan create new problems?

practicality

For their public speaking class, John and Mia are required to attend a speech given by a visiting lecturer on campus. The lecture topic is "Improving Your Study Habits." Since John and Mia are both seniors about to graduate, they roll their eyes and grudgingly attend the presentation. As potential listeners, John and Mia are guilty of

prematurely rejecting the topic as lacking value.

3 main points proposes issue, reason, and the fix; EX: child obesity

problem-cause-solution

If you were advocating stronger immigration laws, you would need to demonstrate a burden of ______ as part of the need.

proof

deals with truth or falsity of assertion (EX: 9.0 sized earthquake hitting california any day)

question of fact

deals with worth, rightness of idea or action (EX: capital punishment is morally wrong)

question of value

Bryce listens to a speaker with whom he shares few, if any, views. As Bryce listens, he tries to imagine why the speaker feels as she does, and after the speech he evaluates how he feels about what she said. Bryce primarily demonstrated the listening skill of Multiple choice question.

suspending judgment.

The best way to improve your listening ability is to

take listening seriously.

portion of audience speaker most wants to persuade

target audience

Analyzing the speaker's attention-getters and language are both methods of listening for

technique.

Which factor in Avery's life would likely be the most important for him to become a good listener?

that he identifies his poor listening habits and works to change them

Listening is made more difficult because

the brain can process words faster than people can talk.