Chapter 10, 11, 12, and 13 Flashcards
Cameron wants to show his audience where battles in the Revolutionary War took place in the
eastern states. What’s the best type of presentation aid for him to use?
map
line graph
pie graph
object
map
For a brief speech, it is recommended that speakers limit video clips to _____ or less to avoid upstaging their messages.
one minute
10 seconds
30 seconds
two minutes
30 seconds
Lisa needs a visual aid to illustrate how her university allocates its budget. What would be her most likely choice?
photograph
pie graph
line graph
map
pie graph
Nora showed the group of six students how to create a French braid by demonstrating the technique using a doll. What type of presentation aid is Nora using?
graphic
people
object
model
model
When they are effectively presented, presentation aids are often more memorable than the words of a speech because they are more _____.
psychological
figurative
concrete
abstract
concrete
The strong negative associations that many people have with the term “drugs” best reflects its _____meaning.
active
denotative
connotative
operational
connotative
Jenna didn’t know the meaning of the word “liberal,” so she decided to look it up in the dictionary. This will provide her with the _____ meaning of the word.
denotative
connotative
active
operational
denotative
Using words precisely and simply is an example of which of the six Cs of oral language?
clarity
concreteness
colorfulness
cultural sensitivity
clarity
What is the statement “She stuck to him like glue” an example of?
ideograph
antithesis
simile
metaphor
simile
Which of the following references to a vacation spot is the most concrete?
a national park
a park
an area in Utah
Arches National Park
Arches National Park
What type of speaking is considered “spur of the moment”?
exptemporaneus
memorized
manuscript
impromptu
impromptu
Hillary practices her speech thoroughly so that she can speak from key-word notes while making eye contact and interacting with the audience. What method of presentation is Hillary preparing to use?
extemporaneous
manuscript
memorized
impromptu
extemporaneous
What is the placement of the voice ranging from “high” to “low” on a musical scale?
pitch
rate
tone
volume
pitch
A _____ outline would be best for use while presenting a speech.
working
formal
blueprint
key-word
key-word
When making a mediated presentation, where should the speaker look?
up to the camera
directly into the camera
down to the camera
to the side of the camera
directly into the camera
According to your text, if you haven’t done enough research to make you sufficiently informed about your topic, you are guilty of _____.
being biased
being unfortunate
being intangible
being irresponsible
being irresponsible
What type of informative speech would you give by showing your audience how to make coffee with an at-home brewing kit?
repetition
demonstration
description
explanation
demonstration
Taking someone on a tour of New York City would likely call for which speech design?
chronological
comparative
sequential
spatial
spatial
Keisha’s presentation explains the steps to take when making a roux for a creamy soup. What typeof design should she use for this speech?
spatial
chronological
comparative
sequential
sequential
Rather than just tell her audience how much recyclable waste is thrown out by the average American on a monthly basis, Lisa rolled in a large garbage bin packed with aluminum cans and plastic bottles to illustrate the estimated amount. What strategy did Lisa use for attracting and sustaining audience attention?
relevance
contrast
novelty
repetition
novelty
