Speech final with Langham

if you wanted to demonstrate the comparative spending of the united states and Canada on the four different kind of social services, which type of visual aid should you use?

A bar graph

if you wanted to explain the anatomy of the human eye to your audience, the best type of visual aid would be

A large plastic model of the eye

which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a preparation?

NOT "origins of professional baseball?" NOT "what are the origins of professional baseball"

A thesis statement should be

all of the above

Speech criticism should be

all of the above

an audience poll is used to

all of the above

visual aids are most effective when

all of the above

when preparing an informative speech, you should try to relate the topic to the audience

all of the above

If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience how to make authentic Italian lasagna," you would probably organize your speech in _________ order.

chronological

When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in

chronological order

the critical evaluation point of listening occurs at what stage?

comprehension

The major objective of an informative speaker is to

convey knowledge and understanding about a particular topic

An accepted "truth" or a verifiable statement is called a

fact

interpretation in listening tasks can be hindered by

faking attention

A summary of ideas is not necessary in the conclusion of an informative speech

false

In a speaking outline (which are the note cards), the main points are:

identified by roman numerals

all of the following are guidelines for writing an audience poll except

include 12-15 questions

Arranged in random order below are a main point, sub point, and two forms of support from a speech preparation outline. Which is the sub point?

most companies start with a screening interview

which of the following will not help you become a more effective listener?

pay close attention to the speaker's appearance

"The second point I shall present"

sign post

Brief statements that help listeners follow your ideas by indicating exactly where you are in your speech are called

sign posts

when the main points follow a directional pattern, they are organized in

spatial order

"to inform the audience about how to use a digital camera is an example of a"

specific purpose

A preparation outline (submitted to professor)

states the main points, sub-points, and forms of support in complete sentences

the outlining principle which states that ideas should be distinct and not overlap is

the principle of discreteness

"Three main methods of harvesting trees in professional logging are selective cutting, clearing cutting, and row thinning"

thesis statement

which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with a specific purpose: "To inform the audience about the four basic shots in playing volleyball

topical

all of the following are examples of audience adaptations except

use of mythical examples

One of the major barriers of listening is that speakers talk much faster than the brain can process words

F

visual aids are often helpful to the speaker because they can

All of the above

which of the following guidelines/principles are important when you prepare the main points of a speech?

All of the above

"so much for the problem, now let us turn to the solution" is an internal summary

F

A speaking outline is a more complete version of the preparation outline

F

As a speaker, you should avoid examples when explaining complex or unfamiliar ideas

F

Encyclopedias are designed to provide all of the information you will need for an informative speech

F

It is usually easy to block out physical and emotional distractions when listening to the speaker

F

which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with a specific purpose. "To inform the audience about the major geographical regions of Mexico?

Spatial

A speech narrating a series of historical events will usually be arranged in chronological order

T

In most circumstances, a speaker should avoid passing visual aids among the audience during the speech

T

When using powerpoint slides during a speech, a blank slide should be used when you are not referring to a visual aid (slide)

T

You should include a specific purpose statement in your preparation outline

T

excess noise, fatigue, or hearing impairment could be considered barriers to the sensation level of listening

T

giving credit to sources of information during your speech will build credibility

T

it is important to maintain strong eye contact when presenting a visual aid

T

most people spend more time listening than any other communication activity

T

putting the audience into a hypothetical situation is a good way to adapt to the audience

T

the specific purpose statement reveals what precisely the speaker hopes to accomplish in the speech

T

the thesis statement usually includes the main points of a speech in a single sentence

T

transitions include both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one the speaker is coming to

T

you can always be your own visual aid by demonstrating something to the audience

T