Final

Question 1

The process of presenting a message to an audience, regardless of the size of the audience, is known as

Answer 1

Public Speaking

Question 2

For Miao’s outline, she needs to further subdivide her supporting points. She should identify these by using

Answer 2

Arabic numerals

Question 3

A speaker should establish eye contact with the audience

Answer 3

as often as possible

Question 4

The primary objective of most class lectures and corporate seminars is to

Answer 4

inform

Question 5

The _________ model focuses on communication as a simultaneous process.

Answer 5

transactive

Question 6

While Michael feels comfortable using slang with his co-workers, he would never use it in a presentation to the directors. Which aspect of conversation versus public speaking does this represent?

Answer 6

public speaking is more formal than conversation

Question 7

Monique plans to keep her presentation simple and informal to match her audience’s needs. Her choice is what makes up the ________ of her speech.

Answer 7

Style

Question 8

Karen has a bad cold and took cold medicine which clouded her memory

Answer 8

physiological

Question 9

The interactive model of communication added which two elements to the linear formula?

Answer 9

feedback and context

Question 10

Rather than create their own speeches, the students in Ms. Reynold’s speech class recite famous speeches to practice their technique. The class is using the art of

Answer 10

declamation

Question 11

Anil plans to let his audience members know the four things they should do to get a better grade on the ACT. By doing this, he has identified the ________ of his speech.

Answer 11

main ideas

Question 12

Carla has decided that by the time she is done with her presentation she wants her audience to replace all of their fruits and vegetables with organic varieties. With this, she has created a

Answer 12

specific purpose

Question 13

The environment in which a speech occurs is known as the

Answer 13

context

Question 14

Audience analysis should take place

Answer 14

throughout entire speech making process

Question 15

By sharing a story of your own experiences with the audience, you create supporting material that is

Answer 15

Personal

Question 16

What is shown to be the number one skill that both an entry-level employee and a corporate leader should have in order to succeed in the workplace?

Answer 16

Verbal Communication skills

Question 17

When someone delivers a speech that has already been made famous by another person, it is known as the art of

Answer 17

declamation

Question 18

Which of the following words best describes a speech that is designed to inform

Answer 18

define

Question 19

The purpose of an after-dinner speech that makes light of the evening’s activities is to

Answer 19

entertain

Question 20

In medieval Europe, ________ were the most polished public speakers and people would gather to listen to them.

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clergy

Question 21

Another name for the circular model of communication is the _________ model.

Answer 21

interactive

Question 22

The ________ model of communication is represented by a simple transfer of meaning from a sender to a receiver.

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linear

Question 23

Nadia needed to be in the main conference room at the library at 10:00 a.m. to present her speech. These details are part of the ________ of her speech.

Answer 23

context

Question 24

Carolyn’s specific purpose is “At the end of my speech, the audience will want to visit the counseling facilities on campus.” The purpose of her speech is to

Answer 24

persuade

Question 25

According to the text, the best way to rehearse a speech is

Answer 25

aloud

Question 26

Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion

Answer 26

after you have organized the body

Question 27

Which of the following comparisons between pubic speaking and conversation is accurate?

Answer 27

public speaking is more prepared than conversation

Question 28

__________ is the expression of emotions through posture, gestures, facial expression and voice.

Answer 28

Elocution

Question 29

A speaker who is dealing with a headache is facing _______ noise.

Answer 29

internal

Question 30

_________ is anything that interferes with the transference of a message

Answer 30

Noise