Speech Final

Which of the following is an advantage of a combination pattern of organization? A.) Combination patterns are very flexible B.) The audience will be done more easily convinced a solution is needed to the problem C.) Combination speeches have a simple structure for a new or unskilled speakers. D.) Combination speeches are easier to remember

A.) Combination patterns are very flexible

in which of the following situations would a manuscript speech be most appropriate? A.) a political figure giving a nationally televised speech B.) giving a speech at an anniversary party C.) business meeting with your coworkers D.) a lawyer addressing the jury during closing arguments in a criminal trial

A.) a political figure giving a nationally televised speech

When a speaker identifies a threat and lets audience members know what actions will prevent the threat, the speaker is using ______. A.) an appeal to fear B.) an appeal to empowerment C.) an appeal to sympathy D.) none of these choices

A.) an appeal to fear

At the beginning of an award speech, a speaker will generally want to ___________. A.) explain the meaning and importance of the award being presented B.) call up the person receiving the award C.) talk about why the person deserves the award D.) Non of these choices are the proper way to start an award speech

A.) explain the meaning and importance of the award being presented

Good judgement means that a speaker _________. A.) has a balanced and fair treatment of opposing points of view B.) has the audience's best interests in mind C.) strives for a high level of competence D.) none of the above

A.) has a balanced and fair treatment of opposing points of view

After-dinner speaking is actually one of the hardest types of public speaking because ________. A.) the audience is full and tired at the end of the day B.) after-dinner audiences are usually hostile C.) after-dinner speaking doesn't have any real substance because it's meant to entertain D.) All of these choices are true

A.) the audience is full and tired at the end of the day

When you make a mistake in a practice speech, you should__________. A.) use it as an opportunity to practice recovering from mistakes B.) Any of these are acceptable C.) start over and focus on not making that mistake again D.) comment on your own mistakes such as "That was bad, let's try again"

A.) use it as an opportunity to practice recovering from mistakes

"Because Elizabeth I was a ruling queen of England from 1558 through 1603 C.E., we can conclude that it was possible for women to have authority during the English Renaissance," is an example of which of the following? A.) Argument from signs B.) Inductive reasoning C.) Deductive reasoning D.) Casual argument

B.) Inductive reasoning

Which of the following statements about persuasion is true? A.) Persuasion is the same as manipulation B.) Persuasion seeks to convince by presenting better arguments C.) Persuasion allows the speaker to represent themselves dishonestly D.) Persuasion makes unsound arguments appear strong

B.) Persuasion seeks to convince by presenting better arguments

When introducing a speaker at a ceremony, which of the following might you include in the body of you introduction? A.) the speaker's qualifications or accomplishments B.) all of these choices C.) the title or topic of the speaker's talk D.) basic biographical information about the speaker

B.) all of these choices

Arguments and supporting materials are mostly contained the ______. A.) thesis B.) body C.) introduction D.) conclusion

B.) body

When a speaker appeals to an audience's nobility, the speaker is __________. A.) being unethical B.) encouraging the audience to live up to values they already posses C.) attempting to create sympathy for a social problem D.) appealing to ethos

B.) encouraging the audience to live up to values they already posses

If a speech lacks evidence or reasoning, the speech is lacking in _________. A.) pathos B.) logos C.) ethos D.) appeal to authority

B.) logos

Which of the following is most important to practice during a practice speech? A.) pronunciation B.) proper breathing C.) hand gestures D.) jokes

B.) proper breathing

If the relationship between two main points in a speech is unclear, or the jump from one point to the other too abrupt, a speaker should use______. A.) internal previews B.) transition C.) points D.) inverted pyramids

B.) transitions

A persuasive speech__________. A.) only uses information to persuade an audience B.) uses a combination of different appeals to persuade an audience C.) does not need information, because it is attempting to convince rather than inform D.) none of these choices

B.) uses a combination of different appeals to persuade an audience

If a person asks a question you don't know the answer to, which of the following responses is most appropriate? A.) Answer the question as best as possible B.) Ask if anyone in the audience knows the proper answer C.) Tell the you don't know D.) Any of these responses are acceptable

C.) Tell them you don't know

Which of the following is a good justification for placing a speech's strongest argument first? A.) Strong arguments make the audience interested when placed at the beginning or a speech. B.) Strong arguments at the end of a paper may seem confrontational. C.) The strongest evidence is needed as a basis for subsequent arguments. D.) Strongest arguments should always be placed first.

C.) The strongest evidence is needed as a basi for subsequent arguments.

I an audience already knows a problem exists, but does not know how to bring about change, which of the following appeals would be most useful? A.) an appeal to fear B.) an appeal to mobility C.) an appeal to empowerment D.) none of these choices

C.) an appeal to empowerment

Which of the following materials would be most appropriate to assist in delivering an extemporaneous speech? A.) nothing, because extemporaneous speeches can't be prepared for B.) a word for word copy of the speech you want to deliver C.) an outline which lists topics and main points, with important details written out fully D.) a list of the facts you want to include in the speech

C.) an outline which lists topics and main points, with important details written out fully.

Casey supports her claim that studying hard leads to better grades by stating: "Studies show that more study produces higher grades, and less studying produces lower grades." This is an example of which kind of argument? A.) argument from authority B.) inductive reasoning C.) causal argument D.) argument from signs

C.) causal argument

The bolded word "house" in, "A house divided against itself cannot stand, but a family will preserve," is an example of which type of vocal emphasis? A.) inflection B.) focus C.) contrast D.) none of these choices

C.) contrast

Expressing how someone's life was meaningful to you, to others who knew the person, or even to the larger community best describes which type of speech? A.) after- dinner speech B.) toast C.) eulogy D.) graduation speech

C.) eulogy

Visualizing yourself as a nervous but successful speaker is one tool that can____________. A.) help choose appropriate gestures B.) help choose the right type of delivery C.) help overcome anxiety D.) make you seem arrogant

C.) help overcome anxiety

Which of the following situations is best for practicing speeches? A.) alone in the room you will be presenting in B.) alone and in front of a mirror C.) in front of a trusted audience D.) alone without a mirror

C.) in front of a trusted audience

Emphasizing certain words using volume and speed to help shape meaning is called______. A.) gesturing B.) extemporaneous C.) inflection D.) contrast

C.) inflection

At its core, making choices about organization is _______. A.) unrelated to where to place information B.) making the speech sound as fluid as possible C.) making choices about how best to present your case or your information. D.) unrelated to how strong or weak an argument will be

C.) making choices about how best you case or your information

Recency is_______. A.) placing the strongest arguments at the beginning of a speech. B.) only using the most recent supporting materials available C.) placing the strongest arguments at the end of a speech D.) none of the above

C.) placing the strongest argument at the end of a speech

When considering eye contact, which of the following statements is not true? A.) Before you begin your speech, you should pause and make eye contact with your audience. B.) Make actual eye contact with you audience by looking them in the eye. C.) Share your gaze around the room so everyone fells included in your speech D.) Actual eye contact is not required; looking over your audience members' heads or at their shoes is sufficient enough

D.) Actual eye contact is not required; looking over your audience members heads or at their shoes is sufficient enough

When creating a delivery outline, which of the following physical characteristics should be considered? A.) White space, or blank space =, and font size to assist in readability B.) Reduction of unneeded text to important talking points, with some quotations or exact evidence C.) Highlighting and font color to assist in organization D.) All of the above

D.) All of the above

When using tradition to guide the content of a special speaking situation, it is the speaker's responsibility to ________. A.) make sure they are using constraints that tradition dictates appropriately B.) find a way to make the speech fresh and new despite the tradition C.) stick with tradition and not deviate D.) Both a and b are responsibilities of the speaker when using tradition in a special speaking situation

D.) Both a and b are responsibilities of the speaker when suing tradition in a special speaking situation

When is the best time for you to move around while you are speaking? A.) During the introduction and conclusion of your speech B.) When you are giving an example C.) During the body of your speech D.) During the transitions, or "joints" in your speech

D.) During the transitions or "joints" of your speech

If a person makes a mini-speech of their own during a question and answer session, what is the most appropriate response? A.) Ask them to restate their words as a question B.) Any of these are acceptable C.) Interpret their statement as a question and respond D.) Thank them and move to another question

D.) Thank them and move to another question

When trying to manage anxiety, which of the following should you remember about the audience? A.) the audience wants to hear a good speech B.) the audience can't tell you are as nervous as you feel C.) the audience probably isn't listening anyway D.) a and b

D.) a and b

When confronting a counter-argument in your speech, you should _______. A.) represent the opposing argument honestly B.) give a specific reason why the audience should not accept the counter argument C.) admit there is some merit to the counter argument D.) all of these choices

D.) all of these choices

After dinner speeches should balance ______. A.) entertainment and call to action B.) persuasiveness and praise C.) information and length of the speech D.) entertainment and information

D.) entertainment and information

From an audience's perspective, nervousness and anxiety can often seem like______. A.) boredom B.) anger C.) pride D.) enthusiasm

D.) enthusiasm

Defining the role of the speaker and audience takes place during the _______. A.) conclusion B.) body C.) thesis D.) introduction

D.) introduction

One disadvantage of staying with tradition in occasional speeches is that ______. A.) staying with tradition will go against people's expectations B.) staying with tradition will require the use of archaic language C.) There are no disadvantages to staying with traditions in occasional speeches D.) staying with traditions can lead to meaningless cliches

D.) staying with traditions can lead to meaningless cliches

Proofs are __________. A.) when a speaker uses facts or evidence in a speech B.) used when the facts are insufficient by themselves C.) if-then statements D.) the appeals of ethos, logos, and pathos

D.) the appeals of ethos, logos, and pathos

Appealing to negative emotions in a speech is a misuse of pathos and should be avoided. True or False

False

At a memorial, you should still speak even if you doubt your ability to speak because of high emotions True and False

False

Impromptu speeches do not require support for claims because they can't be planned ahead of time. True or False

False

Over-enunciation of words is an important part of vocal delivery, because it makes you seem sophisticated. True or False

False

Wedding toasts are most successful when they take advantage of big, impersonal ideas such as "love" and "commitment". True of False

False

You should practice your speech one time before actually delivering it. True or False

False

An internal preview shows the relationship between main points within the body of a speech. True or False

True

Examples of logos include statistics, surveys, polls, authorities on a subject, and the use of historical evidence. True or False

True

One advantage of the problem-solution pattern of organization is speakers may not do as much work to convince the audience that solution is needed. True or False

True

While speaking from memory is rarely used, it is the most effective technique to appear spontaneous. True or False

True