Speech Final Exam
According to your book, approximately how many words can the brain effectively process during the listening aspect of communication
400 to 800
When speaking to inform, which of the following is not necessary
all of the above (be technical, relate the topic to the audience, don't overestimate what the audience knows, avoid abstractions)
What does your textbook say about speech dialects?
all of the above (most languages have dialects, no dialect is inherently better or worse than others, dialects are usually based on regional or ethnic speech patterns)
Audience adaptation is an important factor in which of the following steps of the speechmaking process?
all three of the above (formulating a purpose, writing an introduction & conclusion, choosing visual aids)
_______ is the repetition of initial consonant sounds of close or adjoining words.
alliteration
_____ is the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure.
antithesis
Jessica and Keynari went to a Bach concert. What type of listening is this?
appreciative
According to your textbook, saying "dunno" instead of "don't know" is an error in ___.
articulation
What are the three criteria discussed in your textbook for assessing the soundness of documents on the World Wide Web?
authorship, sponsorship, recency
In her speech about Patriotism, Susan briefly mentioned, "It is events such as Pearl Harbor that inspired man young men and women to enlist in our armed forces during the 1940s." Susan employed which type of example in her speech?
brief
The means by which a spoken message is communicated is the
channel
A speech narrating a series of historical events in the order they occurred will usually be arranged in ____ order.
chronological
The following main points are arranged in ___________ order. I. Maranatha was founded in 1968. II. Maranatha saw good growth in the 1980s. III. Maranatha still sees God at work in the school
chronological
A _______________ is a trite or overused expression.
cliché
Jose was a science major. He attended a symposium which would be presenting new medications for Alzheimers disease. What type of listening is this?
comprehensive
The ________________ meaning of a word includes all of the associations and feelings the word touches off in different people.
connotative
What kind of conclusion ends with the speaker escalating in strength and power and intensity?
crescendo
Serenity and her friend Luis attended a political debate prior to the elections to determine which candidate they wanted to support. What type of listening is this?
critical
The ________________ meaning of a word is its literal or dictionary meaning.
denotative
Asia was giving a speech on bacterial meningitis. She began her speech in a quietly which made it hard for the class to listen. But throughout the body speech her command of the topic and her thorough research increased her credibility. By the beginning of her third main point, the class was completely engaged in her content. According to your book, what kind of credibility was enhanced?
derived
According to your textbook, when preparing questions for a research interview, you should
determine the purpose, avoid unnecessary questions, arrange questions in the order you want them asked.
Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as the best method for generating emotional appeal in a persuasive speech?
develop vivid and memorable examples
Good speech delivery ______.
does not draw attention to itself
A pastor was called to the hospital following a tragic accident. He sat in the waiting room with the family while waiting the doctors return with news of the patient. What type of listening is this?
empathetic
Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a responsibility of every member in a small group?
encourage participation by all
The primary value of using testimonies in a speech is to accomplish what?
enhance the vividness of the speaker's ideas
When approaching the podium or lectern and beginning your speech, you should ___.
establish eye contact with your audience before you begin to speak
According to your textbook, if you quoted Sahib Perkins, a National Institute of Health researcher, on the causes of adolescent smoking, what kind of testimony would you be using?
expert
According to the textbook, the ____ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation.
extemporaneous
Mariam was giving a 45 minute presentation on spinal injuries. She included in her speech a 5 minute story about one of her patients who had endured a broken neck yet experienced a full recovery. What kind of example was she using?
extended
According to your textbook, emotional appeal is inappropriate in a persuasive speech on a question of ___.
fact
According to your text, most speeches should always contain at least between 5 and 8 main points.
false
According to your textbook, task needs involve the steps to be done prior to a meeting to assure that a successful meeting can occur for a small group.
false
After conducting an interview, you should usually wait a few days before reviewing your notes.
false
Although writers may not ethically present other people's ideas as their own, it is o.k. for a speaker to present other people's ideas as his or her own.
false
Always approach your audience as if they are completely ignorant.
false
As your textbook explains, the ethical obligation of a speaker to avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language is essentially a matter of political correctness?
false
As your textbook explains, when you locate an abstract of a magazine article using a computerized periodical index, you may feel free to cite the article in your speech on the basis of having read only the abstract.
false
Audience analysis and adaptation affect all aspects of speechmaking except for the delivery of the speech itself.
false
Because a picture is worth a thousand words, it is wise to pass a photograph during your introduction to gain attention.
false
Because introductions do not contain the main content of the speech, speakers do not need to consider their value.
false
Because men and women in the U.S. share a much broader range of experiences than they did 50 years ago, gender is no longer a significant factor to be considered in demographic analysis and speech writing.
false
Being audience-centered means that a speaker must sacrifice what she or he really believes to get a favorable response from the audience.
false
Egocentrism is the belief that one's culture is superior to all others.
false
If something is legal, it is also ethical.
false
It is completely in appropriate for persuasive speakers to refer to their own personal experiences in an attempt to bolster their own credibility.
false
It is important that every small group discussion end in a 100% unanimous decision on major issues facing the group, otherwise the meeting was not profitable.
false
It is not necessary to practice with your visuals prior to your presentation.
false
Like magazine and journal articles that have editors, most documents posted on the internet have been subject to close and thorough editorial review. Thus, if its on the internet, it must be true.
false
Listeners always realize how nervous a speaker is internally.
false
Listeners typically approach a speech with one question in their minds: "Why is this important to the speaker."
false
Once you know the main points of your outline, you should then formulate your specific purpose.
false
One of the advantages of using a recording device during a research interview is that you can ethically sneak it into the interview without anyone knowing.
false
Research has shown that statistics have more impact on listeners' beliefs and actions than any other support, so use them repeatedly during a speech.
false
Since a pie graph is used to dramatize relationships of a whole, it is always necessary to have between 8 to 10 sections in your graph
false
Since the technology and ease of vides is so advanced, it is always wise to include one within your speech.
false
Since you can't tell your audience everything in your time limit, assume they know the basic facts of your speech and don't review those.
false
Terminal ethos and initial ethos are always the same for a speaker.
false
The craft of teaching and studying public speaking is fairly new to education.
false
The following is an example of a well-worded preview statement (central idea) for a speech to inform: "To tell my audience about why they should support Jackson Smith for mayor."
false
The goal of an informative speech is to motivate your listener in some way to take a specific action
false
The primary purpose of speechmaking is to demonstrate command of your topic?
false
The specific purpose reveals more about the content of the speech than does the preview statement.
false
Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people's ideas as their own without being guilty of plagiarism.
false
Visual Aids always explain themselves.
false
When speaking, always begin talking as you approach the podium/lecturn so that your audience isn't bored while you walk all the way to the front.
false
The three major goals of public speaking are to persuade, to convince and to entertain.
false, persuade, inform, entertain
What lets you know if your message is being understood by the listener?
feedback
A listener's _____ affects his or her understanding of your topic before you begin speaking and thus affects the understanding of your speech
frame of reference
What does your textbook advise regarding the use of gestures during your speech?
gestures should appear natural and spontaneous
Juan found a brillian speech given by a British politician. Since Juan was running for office in a different country he used the entire speech since it was very applicable and timely. What kind of plagiarism was Juan guilty of?
global
The audience's perception of whether the speaker is looking out for them or for himself/herself is called ____________.
goodwill
According to your text, how well a speech is organized can/will influence which of the following
how well the audience understands, how the audience views the competence of the speaker, how confident the speaker feels about his/her delivery
Anna was giving a speech on Spain. During her speech she began to tell of an imaginary story of a magic carpet and a monkey who helped the people in a poor village. What kind of example was she using?
hypothetical
The name of a group member t whom others defer because of his or her rank or expertise.
implied
Tom heard a great speech on global warming. He used his entire Roman Numeral II from one particular author. He didn't give any credit when giving his speech. What kind of plagiarism was he gulty of?
incremental
Concern by a listener about an upcoming job interview, the lack of air conditioning in a room, or thinking about tonight's game are examples of:
interference
A/An ____ is a statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point.
internal review/summary
Identify the flaw in the following preview statement: "Today I would like to tell you about my amazing trip down the Amazon River."
lacks a preview of the main point
Marge is presenting to her board of directors the annual sales at her flower shop over the last 10 years. She wants to show income versus cost expenditures for plants and fertilizer. What visual aid would be best for her to use?
line graph
Edward recognized that some of his team members weren't always getting along. Unfortunately, the lack of comradery was spilling over into an inability to accomplish much work during the meetings since certain people were angry at others. Edwardo needed to work on which leadership need in order to help his group get things done.
maintenance
As explained in your textbook, one of the defining traits of a small group is which of the following:
members of the group assemble for a specific purpose
A _________ is an implicit comparison, not introduced with the word "like" or "as" between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common.
metaphor
Josephina owned a horse farm which she used for disabled children. Wanting to expand her barns, she went before the city zoning commission to show her desired addition to a current building on her property. She was told that her visual aid should be "to scale." Which visual aid would be best for her to take to the commission?
model
According to your textbook, all but ONE of these should be considered when choosing statistics in your speech. Which one of these is NOT needed?
only use current statistics
Using evidence in a persuasive speech is especially vital when the target audience ___.
opposed your point of view
When you give the gist of someone else's statement in your own words, rather than quoting that person verbatim, you are providing a ____.
paraphrase
Sarah did good research for her speech. But when it was time to present, she lifted entire sections from 3 different articles without ever citing their author. What kind of plagiarism is she guilty of?
patchwork
Which of the following is out of place on a speech to inform:
persuade
MBU wanted to show the student body how many students during the fall 2017 school year were in each of the following majors: biblical studies, education, science, nursing, sports management and cross cultural. Which visual aid would be the best to show the distribution of each major?
pie graph
Which of the following does your textbook encourage for practicing your delivery?
practicing aloud, in front of a mirror, in the classroom, creating an easy to read outline
Which of the following is the best approach to using evidence in your speech?
present evidence in specific terms
Anita was doing research about how a lack of sleep impacts the life of a college student. She chose to discuss the sleeping patterns (or lack thereof!) of students followed by the steps they could/should take to be assured of more rest. What pattern did Anita choose to use?
problem/solution
At a meeting of her cancer-survivors group, Susan Huerta made sure to unlock the room, make sure the projector was ready, and placed the handouts on the back table. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Susan's actions fulfill?
procedural
Nala was given the task of setting the agenda for each meeting. Which procedural need was she responsible for?
procedural
Which of the following is NOT a part of situational audience analysis?
religion
What device is used when a speaker asks a question, but does not want the listener to answer aloud?
rhetorical
A ________________ is a figurative comparison that always contains the word "like" or "as."
simile
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of demographic audience analysis?
size
Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience how to best tour Washington, D.C. on foot."
spatial
Of the different kinds of speeches, what kind of speech deals with a belief or notion?
speech about a concept
Of the different kinds of speeches, what kind of speech deals with a systematic series f actions to bring about a result?
speech about a process
Of the different kinds of speeches, what kind of speech deals with anything that happens (i.e. The Battle of Gettysburg)?
speech about an event
Of the different kinds of speeches, what kind of speech deals with anything visible and tangible?
speech about an object
Tara called a meeting in her company regarding the lack of efficiency occurring during the third shift. During the meeting she took notes on her tablet about each supervisor's opinions. She also asked challenging questions and worked at making every supervisor had an opportunity to speak. What kind of a leadership function was she endeavoring to fulfill?
task
According to your textbook, the credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech is called what?
terminal
If you were giving a persuasive speech on Medicare to members of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the most important demographic factor to consider when analyzing your audience would probably be which of the following:
the age of the audience
Charity decided to give a speech dealing with diabetes. He specifically wanted to highlight the kinds of diabetes, the effects of diabetes, and the advancements for diabetes. Which order should Charity choose to use?
topical
A hypothetical example describes an imaginary or fictitious situation.
true
A speaker can have high credibility for one audience and low credibility for another audience.
true
As in other forms of communication, effective listening is vital to communication in a small group discussion.
true
Being enthusiastic about your speech can impact the audience in a positive way.
true
Every member of a small group should be prepared to assume leadership if necessary.
true
If a student has not prepared a Power Point well and has failed to practice with it, he or she would be better off NOT using the Power Point during the presentation.
true
If you cannot identify the author of a document on the World Wide Web, you should try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document.
true
In many aspects of public speaking you will employ the skills of critical thinking.
true
It is possible to disagree entirely with a speaker's ideas, but still support his or her right to express those ideas.
true
Just as public speakers have ethical responsibilities, so too do the people who listen to a speech.
true
Maintaining proper eye contact is essential for an effective speech.
true
Most experts recommend using no more than 2 fonts per visual.
true
No matter the occasion, listeners will have fairly definite expectations about the kinds of speeches appropriate for the occasion.
true
One of the advantages of using the World Wide Web for research is that yo can locate information by conducting both subject searches and keyword searches.
true
One of the defining traits of a small group is that its members assemble for a specific purpose
true
One of the main reasons to use examples in a speech is that they put abstract ideas into concrete terms for your listener to easily understand.
true
People need effective listening skills in all occupations.
true
Public speaking is more highly structured than conversation?
true
Public speaking usually requires more formal language than everyday conversation.
true
Research indicates that listeners are more likely to be persuaded by evidence that is new to them than by facts and figures that they already know.
true
Since you want the audience to learn, avoid using technical terms they don't know.
true
The following is an effective preview statement (central idea) for a speech to persuade: "You should vote a $10 increase in parking lot fees to pay for a new intramural athletic facility because the facility is necessary, worthwhile, and practical."
true
The preview statement should be expressed as a full sentence.
true
The preview statement should be the last sentence of the introduction.
true
The preview statement should contain the main pints which the speaker is going to discuss in the speech.
true
When dealing with historical events, a speaker could deal with a topic (like Gettysburg) in more than just a chronological fashion.
true
When taking research notes, it is important to distinguish among direct quotations, paraphrases, and your own words.
true
You are most likely to be successful in your classroom speeches if you think of your class mates as a real audience.
true
In which situation would a speaker be most likely to recite a speech from complete memory?
when introducing a guest speaker