Speech Midterm

thesis

"Clemson University has many interesting and long standing traditions" is an example of which of the following?

B

"Now that we have established as need for the blood bank drive, lets look at how the blood drive will benefit our community." This is an example of what type of transition? a. internal preview b. restate- forecast c. external preview d. rhetorical question

sign post

"now we will turn our attention to the causes of higher tuition rates" is an example of

call to action

. A concluding challenge in a persuasive speech by a speaker that asks an audience to act in response to the speech or change their beliefs or actions is termed a

B

. If you put research you have found into your own words then you don't have to cite the source. a. true b. false

Impromptu speaking

A few minutes remain in the class period. The teacher assigns a student to stand before the class and give a brief speech on effective study habits. What method of delivery is used in this situation

True

A little bit of nervousness can actually help your performance

true

A speaker can effectively signal to the conclusion by adjusting the manner of delivery.

true

A speaker's nonverbal communication can help to establish credibility with the audience. a. true b. false

D

Acknowledging your sources of information during a speech __________. a. is not necessary b. confusing to the audience c. optional d. adds to speaker credibility

false

An effective working outline is written in a phrase format

preview her main points as a good lead into the first point

As Lori moves into the final part of her introduction, she will most likely want to:

false

As long as your speech topic interests you, it will be appropriate to the audience and occasion

performance anxiety

Ben noticed that his anxiety was most pronounced during the introduction of his speech. Ben is experiencing

Patch Uncle Plagiarism

Betty found a great article on the process of cloning human organs. She took the information and paraphrased it into her own words and put it into her speech. When she delivered the material in her presentation, Betty did not cite the article. This is an example of....(answer is in class notes)

script writing

Billy is attending a lecture about stem cell research. However, Billy really isn't listening to the speaker instead he is developing counter arguments that he wants to present in the question / answer portion of the presentation. What is Billy engaging in?

thought modification

Cindy has a negative view of public speaking. To overcome this, every time she has a negative thought such as, "No one is going to listen to me," she changes it into something positive such as, "I will offer interesting information so my audience will pay attention." What anxiety reducing technique is Cindy using?

false

Controversial issues are generally most appropriate for informative speeches

encoding

Converting thoughts into words is called

pre-preparation anxiety

The anxiety some students feel the first day of speech class when the instructor is going over the various speaking assignments would be considered

C

The best way to create vocal variety during your presentation is through.. a. rate b. pronunciation c. enthusiasm d. vocal fillers

false

The best way to orally cite your sources in a speech is to read them off in a list at the end of your speech

Main Points , supporting points, sub supporting points, transitions

The body of a speech consists of

chronological

Darci gave a speech with the thesis statement, "C. S. Lewis' writings were influenced by the reading he did throughout his life." Her main points were "As a child, C. S. Lewis enjoyed books with animal characters." "As an adolescent, C. S. Lewis enjoyed books on Norse mythology." "As an adult, C. S. Lewis studied Medieval Literature." What type of organizational pattern is Darci using?

D

Deliberate pauses in a speech serve what function(s)? a. emphasizes a point b. adds drama c. allows audience time to think d. all of the above

C

The characteristics of an effective speech delivery are: a. natural/conversational, monotone, confident, and comfortable b. natura/ conversational, self-deprecating, direct, and abstract c. natural/ conversational, enthusiastic, confident, and direct d. natura/ conversational l, confident, extremely formal, and animated

true

The choices a speaker makes about the introduction of a speech can affect the outcome of the entire speech

decoding

The conscious act of recognizing, understanding, and accurately interpreting the messages communicated by others is called

C

The most effective way to build a relationship with your audience is through a. gestures b. clothing c. eye contact d. posture

title

The phrase Pulitzer prize winning author is a

informative speech

The purpose of an _________ speech is to increase the audiences understanding and the awareness of topicsin

true

The speaker should present his or her own informative speech with the goal of giving the audience something new to expand their understanding and awareness of the topic

b

The strongest speeches are primarily based on a. interviews with experts b. a variety of supports c. good mix of biased and unbiased sources d. material from the internet because it is the most recent

speaking extemporaneously

The type of speech delivery that is well-rehearsed but still maintains a conversational quality is

style

The way a speaker uses language to express their ideas would be associated with which Canon of Rhetoric?

opportunity for feedback, level of preparation, degree of formality involved

Factors that distinguish public speaking from other forms of communication include

statistics

For her persuasive speech, Melinda will attempt to persuade the class that binge drinking is a serious problem among underage college students and that the university should take action to prevent the problem. To convey the size of the problem and to illustrate the trends of binge drinking among underage students, Melinda will most likely use

"how to"

For your informative speech, you decide to show the audience how to perform basic yoga positions. What would be the best way to convey this information in a speech?

An informative speech/ backstory

Tommy is giving a speech on the history of movie ratings. He tells the audience why the ratings were invented and how a movie gets a specific rating. Lastly, he talks about how these ratings have affected the entertainment industry. Tommy is conveying information through

interaction

How we choose to send a message to another person is called

false

Hypothetical examples are unethical and should not be used in speeches

topical

In preparing a presentation on golf clubs, Rob came up with four main ideas: "woods," "irons," "specialty clubs," and "putters". Rob used which organizational pattern?

C

In which part of the introduction do you relate the topic to the audience in a meaningful way? a. attention getter b. thesis c. significance of topic d. preview of points

noise

Jim has a lot of anxiety about giving his speech. When he starts to speak he mumbles his words and is constantly saying "um". It is hard for the audience to understand his message through his nervousness. For the audience, this is an example of...

transition

Jimmy is giving his speech. He had a good introduction but now you are unable to follow what he is saying. His points are not very clear and you cant tell when he is switching from one idea to another. What does jimmy need to work on?

defensive listening

Joe is watching the Presidential Debates. When his candidate is answering a question he listens very closely. When the other candidate answers a question Joe tunes his out with the attitude, "Theres nothing the idiot would say that I would agree with." Joe could be labeled what type of listener?

expert testimony

Julie interviews a local doctor for her speech on sleep deprivation. Using what the doctor said would be what type pf supporting material?

reportage

Julie is giving a speech on tornadoes. She carefully details what it is like for her to live through a tornado and the physical effects it had on her home town. Julie is most likely conveying information through

extemporaneous

Kamala is well-prepared for her presentation. As she presents her first point, she notices the confused looks from her audience members. She clarifies the confusing concept and quickly adapts to meet her audience's needs. She is most likely using what type of delivery method?

Narrative

Kaylee gave a presentation about the love between dogs and their owners. She presented her speech as a very descriptive story about a little boy and his dog. Kaylee used which organizational pattern?

lay testimony

Melinda decides to interview those who have been hurt by binge drinking. By citing their words and ideas to support her message, Melinda is using

consider your audience

Melvin has been invited to speak at career day for his sons 8th grade class. Melvin is a commuter programmer whose job involves developing financial planning software. Rather than talk about his products, he decided to focus his talk on computer programming in the development of computer games. The presentation was a success. What technique did Melvin use that helped his speech be successful?

arrangement

Organizing your speech in a way that is most effective for the topic and the audience is which canon of rhetoric

true

Using examples as supporting material can help clarify your ideas

True

Preparing and practicing a speech early is one of the best ways to reduce speech anxiety

d

What is the function of supporting material/evidence a. to create interest and engage audience attention b. to illustrate, clarify, and elaborate the meaning of ideas c. to prove of sustain that a statement is correct d. all of the above

sentence outline

What type of outline helps you to get your ideas in order, refine your points and to look for areas that are lacking support?

speaking outline

What type of outline is used while delivering a speech

publisher -Neurologist is the source qualifier

When Ryan orally cited a source during his speech, he stated "according to an October 2005 article titled "drinking and studying don't mix" written by Dr. Stephanie Jones, a neurologist, she stated that 25% of all college students lose brain cells due to binge drinking after a four year period." Ryan has left out what important piece of information about the source?

topics that matter to the speaker

When Sally moved to Hawaii she had no other choice but to ship her dog as cargo on a commercial plane. Upon arrival her dog was found deceased due to the airline's negligence. Sally now feels that it is very important that people be aware of the dangers of shipping their pets by plane and has decided to do her informative speech on the issue. What has Sally considered when choosing this topic?

Audience, means of communication and time limits

When choosing a topic, the speaker should consider

D

When choosing your sources you should consider a. the purpose of your speech b. how your audience will respond to the source c. credibility and biases d. all of the above

D

When rehearsing a speech, the speaker should a. revise the speaking outline b. practice under realistic conditions c. time the speech d. all of the above

publisher author

When sally orally cited a source during her speech, she said "on September 3, a website estimated that 70% of college students will contract the H1N1 flu. Sally has left out what important piece of information

true

When using statistics as supporting material, you should evaluate where the statistics came and the methods used to collect them

d

When using statistics in a speech the speaker should remember to a. only use statistics that supports their speech and ignore others b. use as many as possible to drive home the point of your speech c. use old statistics as if they were current d. Bring statistics to life through examples or visuals

delivery

Which Canon of Rhetoric refers to the vocal and nonverbal aspect of public speaking?

C

Which of the following should not be included in spoken citation a. the author b. the date c. the page numbers d. the title

C

Which of the following would be an appropriate thesis statement for a presentation? a. Enjoyable recreational activities can benefit your health and swimming is something everyone should try. b. What is hot air recreational swimming? c. Swimming is an enjoyable recreational activity that provides important health benefits for college students. d. As a result of my presentation, my audience will be able to list the health benefits associated with swimming.

reading form manuscript

Which type of presentation(s) inhibits the speaker's response to feedback?

topical

Sally is giving an informative speech about places to see in South Carolina. In the body of her speech she is going to discuss the cities of Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Clemson. What organizational pattern would be most appropriate for her to use

B

Sara is giving a speech to her sociology class. Her thesis statement is "Why are consumers drawn to the violence in video games?" What is the problem with her thesis? a. The thesis should reflect a single topic. b. The thesis should be a complete declarative sentence. c. The thesis should use specific language. d. The thesis should be audience centered.

critical thinking

Sarah is attending a lecture about legalizing marijuana. She listens closely to the speaker paying attention to the sources cited, the logic of the speakers arguments and trying to find any flaws in the speaker' reasoning. She also compares the speakers info with her previous knowledge on the subject before she makes her final decision on legalizing marijuana. Sarah is engaging in what?

invention

Selecting and researching a topic is associated with which Canon of Rhetoric?

mass communication & public speaking

Senator Lindsey Graham is speaking at Clemson University's graduation. Her speech is also being broadcast across the entire state of South Carolina. What forms of communication is being used?

false

Since informative speeches do not have the goal of persuasion they have no influence on the audiences perception about the subject

cause and effect

Stephen is giving a speech on how not washing your hands is related to the spread of germs. What organizational pattern should he use for this topic?

true

Supporting points represent the supporting material or evidence that a speaker has gathered to explain or justify the main points

lay testimony

You are doing a research about parking problems on Clemson University's campus. You interview a Clemson student to get their opinion about parking. This would be called

spatial

You are presenting an informative speech on the wineries in California's Napa Valley. You begin at Domaine Chandon at the southern most end of the valley, take listeners north, visiting the wineries along the Silverado Trail, and end up at the north end of the valley with the cable ride to the top of the hill at Sterling Winery. What organizational pattern is being used?

feedback

______ is when a listener responds to a speaker verbally or nonverbally

persasive

_______ speeches are given when your purpose is to change or influences the audience's behavior or opinion.

critical thinking

__________ involves evaluating evidence, analyzing assumptions and biases, and assessing the speaker's reasoning.

true

listeners have influence on the speaker

Information they think is important, information that relates their background / experience, information that adds to previous knowledge

listeners tend to pay attention to

false

listening is a passive process that happens with no effort

true

selective perception is when people pay attention to certain messages while ignoring others

D

to decide whether or not an internet site is credible you should: a. look at the URL b. find out who created the source c. compare the internet site with other credible sources d. all of the above