Exam Review Flashcards
Which one of the following pieces of advice will NOT help a speaker overcome stage fright?
a. Practice.
b. Set realistic expectations.
c. Begin Speaking slowly.
d. Think about everyone who is watching.
d. Think about everyone who is watching.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a public speaking situation?
a. giving a book report in English class.
b. expressing an idea in a group discussion.
c. explaining to a group of workers how a new piece of equipment works.
d. addressing the city council about a neighbourhood problem.
b. expressing an idea in a group discussion.
Which of the following best describes why people are apprehensive about giving speeches?
a. most audiences are very critical of speakers.
b. very few people can give an effective speech.
c. people have a fear of failure.
d. There are more risks than benefits to giving speeches.
c. people have a fear of failure.
Which of the following is the name given to the physical sensations associated with a fearful situation?
a. nervous edge.
b. fight or flight response.
c. adrenaline syndrome.
d. stage fright.
b. fight or flight response.
Define communication apprehension and explain its cause.
It is when someone gets nervous about doing something. It is when adrenaline stimulation the body and causes the heart to ‘race’. It is caused because of this nervousness to do a speech, play, or presentation.
Why is it important to study public speaking even if you don’t anticipate having a career that requires you to give speeches?
Because ordinary people make speeches, not just specific jobs. And every career option requires some amount of communication. Public speaking can make the person more confident in their work.
List the four basics of the public speaking model covered in Chapter 3.
- Situation
- Purpose
- Audience
- Method
Which of the following is the most important of the four basics of public speaking?
a. language
b. message
c. methods
d. audience
e. listening
d. audience
Public speaking takes place in a given place at a given time. Which element of the four basics of the public speaking model reflects this statement?
a. situation
b. feedback
c. timing
d. purpose
e. communication
a. situation
Which of the following is the goal a speaker hopes to achieve with his or her speech?
a. context
b. purpose
c. feedback
d. situation
e. variable
b. purpose
The four variables or basics of public speaking can be remembered with the first letters of which one of the following terms?
a. LETS
b. FAVS
c. FATS
d. SPAM
e. STEM
d. SPAM
Name three occasions when you, as a student, might be called upon to give an impromptu speech.
a. Teacher asks your opinion on the reading/subject being taught.
b. Asked to tell the student body about soccer games. (2 minutes before hand)
c. Having to tell the teacher why he/she should not give the homework they were just assigned.
On most occasions when you are asked to speak in an impromptu manner, you will be given a topic related to your…
a. Job
b. Hobbies
c. Skills
d. Experiences
Explain why connecting your remarks with what has already been said or possibly will be said can be an effective impromptu speaking tactic.
Because you can show respect for the other speaker when you do this and because it can help make a consensus when you show agreement with the other side. You can also make sure you don’t offend the next speakers points. You can show respect for the next speaker.
How does the basic format of any good speech look?
I. Introduction. a. Attention-getter. b. Preview. II. Discussion. a. Main Points. b. Arrange logically. c. Support with Data. III. Conclusion. a. Review. b. Memorable statement.
