Speech Final - Quiz Questions

(T/F) A good presentation outline contain the full text of your speech

False

(T/F) A speech on genetically modified foods has to be persuasive

False

(T/F) Effective public speakers avoid concrete language

False

(T/F) If you use jargon in a speech you should explain it at the end of your presentation

False

(T/F) If you're not familiar with the standard (hierarchical) numbering substitute bullet points for Roman numerals on your outline

False

(T/F) In the modern communication model public speaking is a one-way linear process that emphasizes turn-taking.

False

(T/F) Informative speeches attempt to change your audience's behavior

False

(T/F) It's okay to manipulate your audience as long as you know what's best for them

False

(T/F) Make sure to articulate words at the beginning of a sentence, but not the end

False

(T/F) Memorized speaking allows you to stay relaxed when you deliver your speech

False

(T/F) Once you've selected your topic you should reconsider your choice and keep changing it until you're certain you've made the right choice

False

(T/F) Oral language is more formal than written language

False

(T/F) Reading directly from a manuscript is the best way to deliver a classroom speech

False

(T/F) Stories in a 5 minute speech should be about 2-3 minutes long

False

(T/F) Talent is more important than preparation for effective public speaking

False

(T/F) The audience makes most of their overall impression of you at the end of your speech

False

(T/F) Use as much information in your speech as possible to clarify your message

False

(T/F) You should use as many statistics as possible in your speech

False

(T/F) You should use brainstorming to help narrow your topic

False

(T/F) You should write your introduction and conclusion before you write the body of your speech

False

(T/F) A benefit of using your own knowledge when selecting a topic is that you're more likely to give a fluent enthusiastic delivery

True

(T/F) A good conclusion should tie back to your introduction

True

(T/F) Effective oral language uses words that are simpler, shorter, and less technically precise than written language

True

(T/F) Every step of the process of preparing and practicing your speech involves ethical choices and obligations

True

(T/F) Narrow your topic by deciding what you want your audience to take away from your speech

True

(T/F) Nervousness can help you when delivering your speech

True

(T/F) Oral communication is more personal than written language

True

(T/F) Physical movements and gestures can signify transitions in your speech

True

(T/F) Stories are a great way to stimulate your audience's interests

True

(T/F) Time and practice are the best ways to improve your public speaking skills

True

(T/F) To clarify and simplify your message refer to your important multiple times throughout your speech

True

(T/F) To clarify and simplify your message refer to your important points multiple time throughout your speech

True

(T/F) Vary your gestures to match your words

True

(T/F) You should use your outline to plan and practice your speech

True

The best speaking outline are: a. 1-2 pages b. 3-4 pages c. 5-6 pages d. 7-8 pages e. 8-10 pages

a. 1-2 pages

How many points should you have in a typical classroom speech? a. 2-5 b. 5-7 c. 6-8 d. 8-10 e. 10-12

a. 2-5

"Noise" is: a. Anything physical or psychological that interferes with communication and block or distorts a message b. Body language c. The time, place, and social setting in which you are communication d. Messages the receiver doesn't want to hear e. Unethical communication

a. Anything physical or psychological that interferes with communication and block or distorts a message

The medium through which we send a message is the: a. Channel b. Source c. Receiver d. Decoder e. Messagner

a. Channel

The personal and subjective meaning of a word is known as: a. Connotative meaning b. Denotative meaning c. Concrete meaining d. Literal meaning e. Hypothetical meaning

a. Connotative meaning

Audience members age, gender, sexual orientation, religious orientation, educational background, and political orientation are: a. Demographics b. Chronemics c. Disposition d. Customs e. Culture

a. Demographics

The beliefs, values, and moral principles by which people determine what is right or wrong is called: a. Ethics b. Values c. Feedback d. Attitudes e. Outlook

a. Ethics

Which of the following is an example of a gender neutral term? a. Flight Attendant b. Waitress c. Fireman d. Actress e. Chairman of the board

a. Flight Attendant

The tendency of the members of a group to accept ideas and information too quickly is known as: a. Groupthink b. Polarized thinking c. Reflective thinking d. Quick thing e. Consensus

a. Groupthink

A statement of what's to come in your speech is a: a. Preview b. Closure c. Signpost d. Transition e. Summary

a. Preview

If you say I have three important steps to describe while holding up three fingers you are: a. Repeating b. Contradicting c. Substituting d. Regulating e. Challenging

a. Repeating

In a typical classroom setting you deliver your speech by: a. Speaking extemporaneously b. Reading from a full text of your speech c. Memorizing your speech d. Making your speech up as you go e. Writing down everything in your speech on your PowerPoint presentation

a. Speaking extemporaneously

Which of these sentences includes the best example of the denotative meaning of the word "chill"? a. There was a chill in the air b. He was getting upset so I told him to chill c. That movie was so scary it gave me chills d. I can't wait to go on vacation and chill for a while e. After the fight it seemed like there was a chill cast over the room

a. There was a chill in the air

What is the goal of brainstorming? a. To come up with as many ideas as possible b. To narrow down your list of ideas for a topic c. To determine which topics are good and which are bad d.To get feedback from your audience e. To organize your ideas into a logical order

a. To come up with as many ideas as possible

JR wants to develop a presentation about the five types of interpersonal power. His topic would be best suited for what type of organizational pattern? a. Topical b. Spatial c. Chronological d. Problem-solution e. Cause-effect

a. Topical

The best public speakers use this delivery style: a. Memorized b. Conversational c. Scripted d. Formal e. Reading

b. Conversational

The traditions, values, and rules for living people pass from generation to generation is: a. Ethics b. Culture c. Religion d. Feedback e. Law

b. Culture

Informative speeches that explain notable or exceptional occurrences from the present or past are: a. Object b. Events c. Processes d. Ideas e. Descriptions

b. Events

Which of these sentences is the best example of a rhetorical question? a. Do you know what I'm going to talk about? b. Have you ever thought about studying abroad? c. What's your name? d. How many of you have heard of Satchel Paige? e. Hey are any of you awake?

b. Have you ever thought about studying abroad?

Which of these sentences includes the best example of jargon? a. You must be out of your mind b. He had a FTA warrant c. Can you pass me the mashed potatoes? d. Oh well...easy come easy go e. It's six and one half dozen or the other

b. He had a FTA warrant

When choosing an organizational pattern for your speech, it is important to consider a. Your topic b. How you will present your topic c. The type of evidence you will be using d. Your audience e. Your time limit

b. How you will present your topic

Another word for decoding is: a. Motivating b. Interpreting c. Explaining d. Elaborating e. Encouraging

b. Interpreting

Outlining is the practice of: a. Selecting your main points b. Organizing the points of your speech c. Creating a master list of the sources of your information d. Identifying the topic of your speech e. Preparing your thesis statement

b. Organizing the points of your speech

Citing someone else's work as your words is called: a. Paraphrasing b. Plagiarism c. Citing d. Context e. Feeback

b. Plagiarism

Valerie was giving a speech on Mt. St. Helen. She organized her speech by starting at the base of the volcano and then moving up. What type of organizational pattern was she using? a. Topical b. Spatial c. Chronological d. Problem-solution e. Cause-effect

b. Spatial

Which of the following is the best example of an informative speech? a. Why everyone should recycle b. The history of the Siamese cat in the US c. In honor of my parent's 50th anniversary d. Why your audience should vote against proposition 19 e. A vegan diet is a healthier choice

b. The history of the Siamese cat in the US

Which of these sentences uses a simile? a. What would you like for dinner chicken or spaghetti? b. The news hit me like a ton of bricks c. Save your tears for someone who cares d. Meet me a six o'clock e. Science is my least favorite subject in school

b. The news hit me like a ton of bricks

Which of these is an element of context? a. The research you've done on your topic b. The place where you're speaking c. How much brainstorming you've done d. The grade that you expect to receive e. The number of times a topic has been used

b. The place where you're speaking

What is the general purpose of a speech that encourages more young people to vote? a. To inform b. To persuade c. To entertain d. To educate e. To debate

b. To persuade

These are relatively immune to persuasion: a. Needs b. Values c. Beliefs d. Opinions e. Attitudes

b. Values

The most competent public speakers: a. Are funny b. Use lots of visual aids c. Adapt to the audience and the occasion e. Memorize their speech

c. Adapt to the audience and the occasion

Write your preparation outline in: a. Incomplete sentences b. Cryptic sentences c. Complete sentences d. Shorthand e. All of the above

c. Complete Sentences

The process of creating messages in a way that the audience will understand is called: a. Channeling b. Motivating c. Encoding d. Decoding e. Networking

c. Encoding

The most important aspect of delivery in public speaking is: a. Research b. Appearance c. Eye contact d. Volume e. Pace

c. Eye contact

The only way a speaker can be confident that messages sent are interpreted as intended is though: a. Nonverbal communication b. Encoding c. Feedback d. Vocal cues e. Noise

c. Feedback

Which of these is the best example of an analogy? a. The economy slows down when people make fewer financial transactions b. My grandpa said you have to spend money to make money c. Financial planning is like being an airplane pilot. You need a flight plan, you must know where you're going, check all of your gauges, and make corrections when you run into turbulence d. There was an 8% decline in financial transactions last month e. How many of you have a financial plan?

c. Financial planning is like being an airplane pilot. You need a flight plan, you must know where you're going, check all of your gauges, and make corrections when you run into turbulence

Cultures that celebrate personal achievements and accomplishments are: a. High-Context b. Collectivistic c. Individualistic d. Feminine e. Low-Context

c. Indiviualistic

Putting someone else's words into your words is: a. Unethical b. Plagiarizing c. Paraphrasing d. Customizing e. Rephrasing

c. Paraphrasing

An informative speech where the speaker lists five steps to improve critical thinking skills is/an: a. Person b. Event c. Procedure d. Idea e. Place

c. Procedure

Informative speeches that explain a series of steps or stages that lead to outcomes are: a. Objects b. Events c. Procedures d. Ideas e. People

c. Procedures

A question that does not have an obvious answer and does not require a response is a: a. Assumed question b. Metaphysical question c. Rhetorical question d. Hypothetical question e. Teaser

c. Rhetorical question

The reflective thinking model is a process of making group decisions based on: a. Expert Testimony b. Lay Testimony c. The scientific method d. Polarized thinking e. Quick decision making

c. The scientific method

What is the general purpose of a best man's speech? a. To inform b. To persuade c. To entertain/mark a special occasion d. To educate e. To influence

c. To entertain/mark a special occasion

These learners use words and images to remember information a. Kinesthetic learners b. Auditory learners c. Visual learners d. Adaptive learners e. Advanced learners

c. Visual learners

A good guideline for the amount of time you'll need to prepare and practice your speech is: a. Five minutes for every minutes that you speak b. 15 minutes for every minute you that speak c. 30 minutes for every minute that you speak d. An hour for every minute you speak e. Two hours for every minute that you speak

d. An hour for every minute you speak

If you were going to give a speech about the behaviors that increase the risk of developing skin cancer you should use which organizational pattern: a. Spatial b. Problem-solution c. Criteria-application d. Cause-effect e. Chronological

d. Cause-effect

What is the first step of the reflective thinking model? a. Analyze the problem b. Choose the best solution c. Generate as many solutions as possible d. Define the problem e. Establish criteria for solutions

d. Define the problem

The unique technical terminology of a trade or profession is: a. Conduit b. Mumbo Jumbo c. Context d. Jargon e. Incongruence

d. Jargon

Which of these is a common problem for inexperienced speakers? a. Too much focus on the audience b. Too much focus on the message c. Spending too much time practicing the speech at home d. Not devoting enough time to preparing and practice the speech e. Making too much eye contact with the audience

d. Not devoting enough time to preparing and practice the speech

"Martine Luther King Jr. was a great public speaker. He was a truly powerful speaker." This demonstrates what important aspect of spoken language? a. Analogies b. Smilies c. Metaphors d. Repetition e. Fillers

d. Repetition

The person who creates and sends a message is the: a. Channel b. Receiver c. Messanger d. Source e. Decorder

d. Source

A verbal or non-verbal signal that you've finished one idea and you're moving to the next idea is a: a. Preview b. Closure c. Marker d. Transition e. Attention grabber

d. Transition

Mispronouncing words can: a. Offend your audience d. Distract the audience from your message c. Make you sound uneducated d. Cause your audience to lose confidence in you e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Public Speaking: a. Is audience centered b. Emphasizes clarity c. Is structured d. Is well prepared e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Vary your appearance based on: a. Cultures b. Customs c. Climate d. Audience expectations e. All of the above

e. All of the above

What is the purpose of an introduction? a. To signal your topic b. To create drama and build suspense c. To capture the audience's interest d. To establish your credibility e. All of the above

e. All of the above

What is the purpose of using an attention getter to begin your speech? a. To signal your topic b. To create drama and build suspense c. To capture the audience's interest d. Establish your credibility e. All of the above

e. All of the above

When selecting and narrowing your topic consider: a. The audience b. The occasion c. Your interest d. The interests and needs of the audience e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Most of your emotions are communicated through your: a. Hands b. Arms c. Movements d. Appearance e. Face

e. Face

A good guideline for gestures is: a. Keep your hands in your pockets b. Clutch your hands in front of you c. Keep your hands on your hips d. Hold your hands together behind you e. Keep your palms up

e. Keep your palms up

A conclusion offers the speaker an opportunity to: a. Grab the audience's attention b. Restate the general purpose c. Answer questions d. Cover any information they left out of their speech e. Leave the audience with a memorable impression

e. Leave the audience with a memorable impression

A recap of what's been said in your speech is a: a. Preview b. Clincher c. Signpost d. Transition e. Summary

e. Summary

When faced with speaker's anxiety it's important to remember that: a. A rush of adrenaline can make it difficult for you to speak b. When you feel nervous it's obvious to the audience c. It's not common reaction d. It might be a sign that you picked the wrong topic e. The audience perceives you are less nervous than you feel

e. The audience perceives you are less nervous than you feel

The varying highs and lows of your voice that occur naturally when you're speaking refer to: a. Pronunciation b. Articulation c. Rate d. Fluency e. Tone

e. Tone

These allow you to help your audience form mental images by appealing to their senses of sight, smell, taste, sound, and touch a. Gestures b. Rhetorical questions c. Processes d. Visual Aids e. Word pictures

e. Word pictures