Chapter 7-Oral Communications

Question 1

Which element of the speech communication process is the person who originates the process?

Answer 1

Sender

Question 2

Which element of the speech communication process is the response by the audience to the message presented by the sender?

Answer 2

Feedback

Question 3

Graphs, slides, and transparencies are:

Answer 3

visual channels

Question 4

Laughter and applause are examples of:

Answer 4

feedback

Question 5

Which element of the speech communication process is the communication environment that includes the physical location, time, and the attitude of the sender and receiver?

Answer 5

Context

Question 6

An effective speaker:

Answer 6

bases the speech on reliable data and analysis.

Question 7

Which type of speech uses a strong argument based on reliable data in order to create a change in belief, behavior, or attitude?

Answer 7

Persuasive

Question 8

Which type of speech uses humorous stories or anecdotes?

Answer 8

Entertainment

Question 9

Which type of speech may be the most difficult to develop?

Answer 9

Persuasive

Question 10

According to Monroe’s Motivated Sequence Pattern, which step comes after gaining the attention of the audience?

Answer 10

Need-Describe the problem

Question 11

According to Monroe’s Motivated Sequence Pattern, what should be done to help audience members visualize the change?

Answer 11

Provide a vivid example of the results and how it will affect member of the audience.

Question 12

Informative speeches are usually about topics such as people, objects, and abstract ideas, but not about ____ ____.

Answer 12

actions needed

Question 13

Build on the familiar is a principle of which kind of speech?

Answer 13

informative

Question 14

T/F Adaptation is the basis for all audience-centered speeches.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

When making a report presentation, the first step is to:

Answer 15

make an immediate statement of purpose

Question 16

In a report presentation, explain the ____ of the new course of action to increase the likelihood that the audience will listen and pay attention.

Answer 16

benefits

Question 17

T/F-Public relations speeches provide a positive image and relationship with the community.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

All media questions should be directed to the ____ if one is on scene.

Answer 18

Public Information Officer (PIO)

Question 19

What is the first step in preparing a speech?

Answer 19

Select a topic

Question 20

The key to a successful oral presentation is to:

Answer 20

analyze the audience.

Question 21

Audience adaption means:

Answer 21

developing or adjusting a speech to fit the audience.

Question 22

Supporting data can be incorporated into the body of a speech through

Answer 22

testimony

Question 23

Which part of a speech gets the audience’s attention?

Answer 23

the introduction

Question 24

Which format for organizing speeches divides the central idea into even, natural divisions?

Answer 24

Topical

Question 25

What format for organizing speeches follows a timeline from start to finish?

Answer 25

Chronological

Question 26

What speech-writing organizational method places the most important information at the beginning of the body of text?

Answer 26

Primacy

Question 27

What speech-writing organizational method moves from simple ideas to more complex?

Answer 27

Complexity

Question 28

Which form of speech delivery relies on notes or an outline of the speech?

Answer 28

extemporaneous

Question 29

Use ____ gestures when speaking to a large group.

Answer 29

large

Question 30

Communication studies indicate that a speaker’s ____ communicates significant information to the audience.

Answer 30

posture

Question 31

Use ____, how high or low the voice is, to maintain the listener’s attention.

Answer 31

pitch

Question 32

Effective speakers evaluate their speeches to determine

Answer 32

if the speech was understood.