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1
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The most recent models of human communication take into account the pervasive communication environment in which the communication takes place.

True or False

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True

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Which of the following is not one of the eight elements of communication?

rhetoric, speaker, audience, noise

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Rhetoric

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Early models of human communication suggest information moves in a singular direction, from sender to receiver.

True or False

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True

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Aristotle is attributed with labeling the three proofs: logos, ethos, and pathos.

True or False

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True

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Which is not one of the proofs or appeals used in public speaking identified by Aristotle?

ethos, pathos, mythos, logos

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mythos

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Public speaking in the time of the Greeks was called

noise, rhetoric, mythos, pathos

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rhetoric

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of our information-driven, knowledge-based world for public speakers?

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Modern technology eliminates the need for face-to-face interaction.

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________ refers to the rules or standards within a culture about what is right and wrong.

justice, speaker responsibility, ethics, none of the above

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ethics

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The type of proof “logos” refers to appeals to the audience’s emotions.

True or False

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False

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Clearly documenting reliable sources to support your speeches is not as important as it used to be.

True or False

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False

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According to your textbook, memorizing your introduction and conclusion can boost your confidence and reduce anxiety.

True or False

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True

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Unlike in everyday conversations, your public speaking audience expects you to ________.

be brief, be authority on subject, be technical, know little about topic

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be an authority on your subject

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Giving the same or similar speech for multiple audiences is one of the best ways to build confidence and reduce speech anxiety.

True or False

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True

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“Imagining a successful communication event by thinking through a sequence of events in a positive, concrete, step-by-step way,” is the definition for which strategy for building your public speaking confidence?

visualization, relabeling, envisioning, relaxation

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visualization

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If Lucinda wants to help reduce her anxiety about giving a speech, she should ________.

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practice her speech in front of an audience

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16
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Which of the following was NOT listed as a source of uncertainty causing speech anxiety?

speaker’s role, speaker’s appearance, audience’s response, technology

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speaker’s appearance

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17
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According to your textbook, which of the following is NOT listed as a strategy for building your confidence before the day of your speech?

plan/prepare, choose topic you care for, practice, observe other speech

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observe your fellow student’s speeches

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As Christing began her speech, she noticed that her hands were shaking and her mouth was dry. She was sure that the members of the audience knew that she was very nervous. Catherine was experiencing the ___

illusion of: speech anxiety, visualization, transparency, physicality

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illusion of transparency

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Ryan decided instead of being fearful and apprehensive about his upcoming speech, he would try to excited and look forward to it. This behavior is called ______.

relaxation, relabeling, visualization, wishful thinking

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relabeling

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20
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Visualization involves seeing yourself making mistakes during your speech so that you can correct them ahead of time

true or false

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False

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21
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Which of the following would tend to INCREASE the level of speech anxiety when presenting your speech?

preparation, topic care for, research, choosing topic you know little

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choosing a topic about which you know little

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22
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Which perspective suggests that the fear response to public speaking is rooted in the basic brain activity underlying one’s personality?

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communibiology paradigm

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23
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According to your textbook, which of the following is NOT listed as a strategy for building your (speaking) confidence?

visualization, relabeling, envisioning, relaxation

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Envisioning

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24
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_ theory believes people become anxious when faced with uncertain or unfamiliar situations.

transmission, social exchange, uncertainty reduction, speech

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uncertainty reduction

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Jared has an outgoing and assertive personality and he has never experienced much anxiety when anticipating a public speaking situation. As a result, he ____

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may lack motivation to adequately plan and practice his speech

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26
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Your temperament may influence your level of speech anxiety.

True or False

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True

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27
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The less you believe you can predict a positive response from your audience, the more (____) you will feel.

relaxed, anxious, confident, enthusiastic

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anxious

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28
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The “illusion of transparency” suggests that people believe that their internal states, like speech anxiety, are easily observable by others.

True or False

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True

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29
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Speech anxiety never occurs after a speech is finished

true or false

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False

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30
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More outgoing and assertive people may not experience much anxiety when anticipating a public speaking situation.

True or False

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True

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31
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The practice of using limited portions of an author’s work and crediting the source is called (____).

fair use, oral citations, ethnocentrism, plagiarism

A

fair use

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32
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Research shows that less than ten percent of college students are willing to admit to having copied information directly from an Internet source without providing a referecne.

True or False

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False

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33
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Ethnocentric listeners usually respond to a speaker who does not share their cultural background.

true or false

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false

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34
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It is important to offer oral citation of your sources in your speech.

True or False

A

True

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35
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In the United States, and many other countries, presenting others’ work as your own not only violates basic ethical principles but is also illegal.

true or false

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True

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36
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According to your textbook, listening is the physical process of receiving sounds.

true or false

A

false

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Copyright laws, including the Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998, require you to get permission from authors if you want to use their original published and unpublished works. Fair use, however, allows you to use limited portions of an author’s work if you credit the source of the information.

true or false

A

true

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38
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While researching her speech on the Salvation Army, Jean found a particularly useful quotation. During her speech, she put the quote into her own words. In doing so, Jean is (____) the quoation.

paraphrasing, copying, peforming, rehearsing

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paraphrasing

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39
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When you go to a comedy club for entertainment, you are engaging in (______).

listening: appreciative, empathic, critical, for content

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appreciative listening

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40
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Selecting, assigning meaning to, responding to and recalling sensory stimuli is part of what process?

communicating, listening, hearing, cognition

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listening

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41
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Jimmy’s specific purpose for his speech is “to advocate for more recycling on campus.” This speech likely has which general purpose?

inform, persuade, entertain, celebrate

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to persuade

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42
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Yvette’s specific purpose for her speech is “to educate the audience about nano technology.” This speech likely has which general purpose?

inform, persuade, entertain, celebrate

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to inform

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43
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Where and when you are giving a speech has very little to do with selecting your topic.

true or false

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false

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44
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Susan checked the ehadlines of her local paper and looked through current magazines to come up with ideas for her speech topic. This is part of a process called (_____).

developing thesis, internal consistency, building outline, brainstorming

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brainstorming

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45
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Brainstorming for topic ideas should be done well before your speech date and should be done over several sessions.

true or false

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True

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46
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The most useful ideas usually emerge from brainstorming on your own, but asking whether another knowledgeable person to brainstorm with you can also work.

true or false

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true

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47
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Your thesis summarizes how you intend to achieve the specific purpose of the speech.

true or false

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true

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48
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Including too few points is one of the biggest problems students encounter when learning how to develop a topic.

true or false

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false

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49
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The main point of brainstorming is to select the specific topic you will talk about in your speech.

true or false

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false

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50
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When giving a speech to entertain, your goal is to reinforce, modify or change audience members’ beliefs, attitudes, opinions, or values.

true or false

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false

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51
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Phrasing the thesis of your speech clearly helps you to identify exactly what you want to say to your audience.

true or false

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True

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52
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Mary’s speech inspired many people in her audience to give blood at the earliest opportunity. This type of speech would fall into which of the following categories?

informatice, persuasice, controversial, entertaining

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persuasive

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53
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You use brainstorming techniques twice as you develop speeches - first for identifying possible speech topics and later for coming up with material to use in your presentation

true or false

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true

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54
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The thesis of your speech should (_____).

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be written as a single declarative sentence, capture the essence of your speech, incorporate the main points you plan to address.

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55
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The thesis statement helps make your audience aware of what’s coming in your speech and keeps them on track and involved throughout your presentation.

true or false

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true

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56
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Special occasions like awards ceremonies, company parties, roasts, and toasts, often provide the context for persuasive speeches.

true or false

A

True???

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57
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The general purpose of a speech is usually to inform, to persuade, or to entertain

true or false

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true

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58
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In selecting topic ideas, you should

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consider the audience, consider the setting and type of event, consider resource availability

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59
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When giving a speech to inform your goal is to reinforce, modify, or change audience members’ beliefs, attitudes, opinions, or values

true or false

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true????

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Once you have a list of ideas for your topic, it is a good idea to

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distill each idea down to a single word or short phrase

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61
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Analyzing and adapting to the audience is crucial to all public speakers. This approach to preparing and delivering your speech is called (______).

A

an audience-centered approach

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62
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Which of the following questions is open-ended in nature?

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How do you feel about your job promotion?

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63
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A seventeen-year-old African-American from the south side of Chicago and a forty-five-year old Caucasian businessman from Boston would likely have different (____) based on demographics.

standpoints, credibility, validity, reliability

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standpoints

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64
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Standpoints reflect how audience members feel about topics.

true or false

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true???

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65
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Lisa believes that females are the ones she most wants to persuade with her speech on detecting breast cancer. As such, women would be considered her

goal, target, center, specific audience

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target audience

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66
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A person’s standpoint can best be described as

their beliefs, attitudes, perspective of the world, dynamism

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their perspective on the world

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67
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Taking an “audience-centered” approach to your speech means that they will be physically seated in a full circle with you speaking in the center of the circle.

true or false

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false

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68
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Information in the responses to an audience research questionaire that reflects trends and comparisons is called

demographics, summary statistsics, psychographics, personal

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summary statistics

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69
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If Kwon wants his audience to believe that he is qualified to speak on a certain topic, he should focus on which of the components of credibility discussed in your textbook?

trustworthiness, dynamism, sociability, competence

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competence

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70
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(____) refers to the location or place from which an individual views, interprets, and evaluates the world.

standpont, value, belief, attitude

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standpoint

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71
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Should the U.S. continue to pursue the use of nuclear power as an energy source in the future? This type of audience research question is called (____).

personal, close-ended, informational, open-ended

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closed-ended

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72
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An attitude is

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approval or disapproval and liking or disliking of a person, place, object, event, or idea

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73
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Which of the following methods would be most appropriate for collecting demographic information about audience at your workplace or other familiar setting?

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personal observation

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74
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Asking closed-ended questions on your audience research questionnaire is a good way to generate quotes you may be able to use in your speech.

true or false

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false

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75
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Successful speakers speak about what they know, regardless of the make-up of their audience.

true or false

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False

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76
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The setting of a speech plays an important role in audience-centered public speaking and includes

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the physical location, the occasion and the time.

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77
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Audience analysis and adaptation takes place only during the first stages of speech preparation, before you deliver your speech.

true or false

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false

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78
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When you judge something as good or bad, right or wrong, or attractive versus unattractive, you are expressing your

point of view, values, standpoint, goodwill

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values

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79
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According to your text, speakers succeed to the the degree that they

A

connect with the audience

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80
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As he spoke, his audience perceived Daniel to be competent about his topic, honest and sincere, and to be a dynamic speaker. These perceptions greatly increase Daniel’s (____).

ego, credibility, demographics, attitude

A

credibility

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81
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Which of the following types of links will likely NOT be found on most campus library websites?

books and reference; journals, magazines, newspapers, nonprint, all

A

links to nonprint resources????

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82
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Most search engines are able to access all of the websites on the Internet

true or false

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False

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When documenting sources in your bibliography you need to lsit the author’s last name and then their first initial – NOT full first name – when using APA STYLE.

true or false

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true

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84
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Information found in an encyclopedia is an example of a primary source.

true or false

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false

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The portion of the World Wide Web composed of specialty databases that are not accessible by traditional search engines is called (___).

blog, web directory, deep web, sponsored link

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the deep web

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86
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Which of the following is a primary source of information about Dr. Tracy Adams’ research?

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A journal article written by Dr. Adams about her research

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Without the usual gatekeepers watching over bloggers, you cannot trust any of the information available in the blogosphere.

true or false

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false

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88
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Specialized search engines provide access to documents and media that are not standard web pages, such as books, Microsoft Word documents, spreadsheets, digital slides in PowerPoint, Adobe PDFs, and text documents.

true or false

A

True

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89
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Cindy mentioned her professor during her speech as a source of information. This mention is called (___).

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an oral citation

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A source’s complete citation, including author, date of publication, title, place of publication, and publisher is called

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bibliographic information

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91
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You should (____) before using any files that you have downloaded from the Internet.

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read the copyright information

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92
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Two primary tasks in the opening portion of an interview are

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to establish rapport and provide orientation

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93
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Questioning the logic of an author’s conclusions or whether or not they provide adequate evidence is questioning the (___) of the author’s information.

validity, currency, reliability, relevance

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validity

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94
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When researching your topic, you want information that has currency. This means

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information that is up to date

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95
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It is important to include a conclusion preview in your interview guide

true or false

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true

96
Q

According to your textbook, which of the following would NOT be considered a reference work?

maps, government publications, dictionary, encyclopedia

A

government publications

97
Q

Which of the following refers to how closely a web page’s content is related to the key words used in an Internet search?

reliability, relevance, credibilit, validity

A

validity???

98
Q

As a general rule, your interview questions should be

leading, secondary, neutral and open-ended questions, all

A

neutral and open-ended

99
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According to your textbook, when evaluating your research materials you need to check the validity of the information.

true or false

A

true

100
Q

As Mary is finishing her research interview, she quickly summarizes the main points of the interview and thanks the interviewee for her time. Mary was using which of the following interviewing strategies?

conclusion preview, closure statement, interview guide

A

closure statement

101
Q

While audiences tend to find examples persuasive used in conjunction with other forms of supporting materials – especially statistics and facts-examples alone usually are not convincing.

true or false

A

true

102
Q

Carol’s reference to the impact of visitors to the Rocky Mountains in her speech about the fragile eco-system of the mountains is considered a(n) (___)

general, specific, hypothetical, irrelevant example

A

specific example

103
Q

Which type of example gives listeners the most detail?

A

specific examples

104
Q

Metaphors rely on an implicit comparison while similes make an explicit comparison.

true or false

A

true

105
Q

Institutional stories tell us how individuals should act in the organization and the values it emphasizes.

true or false

A

true

106
Q

Institutional narratives are stories from organizations or corporations.

true or false

A

true

107
Q

Effective storytellers create a sense of drama, develop compelling characters, and

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use evocative language to transport the audience members’ imaginations into the narrative

108
Q

According to you textbook, connotative meanings are the ones you would find in a dictionary

true or false

A

false

109
Q

“Into each life a little rain must fall” is an example of

simile, analogy, mnemoic device, metaphor

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metaphor

110
Q

Relating your own narrative personalizes the topic and helps listeners understand why you chose it.

true or false

A

true

111
Q

Facts and statistics used as supporting materials are never subject to interpretation and manipulation

true or false

A

false

112
Q

When a speaker defines something by explaining how it works or what it does, this is called what?

definition by analogy, association, example, function

A

definition by function

113
Q

If you want to quatify the magnitude of a problem in your speech, you may want to use

definitions, examples, statistics, anecdotes

A

statistics

114
Q

Which of the following types of supporting materials would NOT be used to make a logical appeal?

definitions, testimony, examples, facts and statistics

A

examples???

115
Q

Which of the following types of narratives best represent mythos?

cultural, institutionalm, others’ your own stories

A

cultrual stories

116
Q

One way to heighten the audience’s interest in a topic is to use similes that juxtaposee objects, processes or ideas in unique and novel ways

true or false

A

true

117
Q

Definitions enable speakers to accomplish which of the following?

A

Definitions enable speakers to accomplish all of the above(help audience members understand a topic’s scope, increase the likelihood that the speaker and the audience think about the topic in similar ways, tell the audience what the speaker won’t be talking about).

118
Q

According to your textbook, testimony dramatizes a topic and helps the audience identify with the speaker’s ideas.

true or false

A

false?

119
Q

According to your textbook, supporting materials provide the substance of your speech - they provide the evidence for your ideas.

true or false

A

true

120
Q

The average price of a home in your town is most likely what type of evidence?

example, fact, testimony, statistic

A

statistic

121
Q

Katie is organizing her speech on the lay out of the LA Strip. Her main points are:
1. southern parts of the strip
2. central parts of the strip
3. northern parts of the strip

Katies organizational structure is best described as

spatial, chronological, topical, cause-effect

A

spatial

122
Q

Internal summaries perform two functions for the speaker. They remind the audience fo the key points the speaker has already talked about, and

A

they establish a contrast between the introduction and the main points of the speech

123
Q

A point of sub-point should have at least how many pieces of information to support it?

one, five, two, ten

A

two

124
Q

As you review your working outline, you should apply which of the following principles to help you identify what points to include and what points to leave out?

balance, clarity, relevance, all

A

all of these answers are correct (balance, clarity, relevance)

125
Q

When puttig together a speech, you typically develop the four main parts in which order?

A

body and transitions - introduction - coclusion

126
Q

A well-balanced speech has

A

points which are about equal in importance

127
Q

Dave is organizing a speech about the Boston Red Sox. HIs main points are:
1. 1901-1918
2. 1919-2003
3. 2003-present

Dave’s organizational structure is best described as

spatial, chronological, topical, cause-effect

A

chronological

128
Q

Which step in MOnroe’s motivated sequence will lead the audience to think, “there is important informtaion I’m lacking “ or “There’s a problem that needs my attention”?

need, satisfaction, visualization, attention

A

need

129
Q

A speech of tribute is likely to follow the narrative organizational pattern.

true or false

A

true

130
Q

Kathy’s speech, a tribute to her favorite brother-in-law, included several stories. This type of format is called

spatial, topical, cause-and-effect, narrative

A

narrative

131
Q

The body of a speech include the introduction, main points, and the conclusion.

true or false

A

false

132
Q

Kellie is preparing a speech in which she plans to demonstrate how to make a hummingbird feeder using recycled materials. Which pattern of organization should she use?

spatial, chronological, cause-and-effect, topical

A

topical

133
Q

In an outline, subordinate points are those that are under the main points, and provide evidence and iinformation that support your main ideas.

true or false

A

true

134
Q

“cause-and-effect” pattern of rganization can be used for either informative or persuasive speeches.

true or false

A

true

135
Q

In what part of a speech are you likely to first hear the thesis?

transition, conclusion, introduction, body

A

introduction

136
Q

In which step in Monroe’s motivated sequence does the speaker show the audience the benefits of the proposed solution or the costs of not implementing the solution or both?

need, satisfaction, call to action, visualization

A

visualization

137
Q

Transitions which review what you just discussed prior to moving on to the next point in your speech are called?

signposts, internal summaries, guideposts, directional

A

internal summaries

138
Q

At the end of your working outline, you should list the references for your speech - the sources of alll the supporting material you included.

true or false

A

true

139
Q

Sue is organizing a speech on energy use on her college campus. Her main points are:
1. hihg use of energy in dorms
2. wasteful energy by campus computers and other technological devices
3. campaign to rais awareness of strategies for reducing energy consumption on campus

Sue’s organizational structure is best described as (___).

spatial, chronological, topical, problem-solution

A

problem-solution

140
Q

Which of the following is NOt discussed in your textbook as one of the four core parts of every speech?

evidence, conclusion, introduction, body

A

evidence

141
Q

Which of the following is NOT an effective way to establish your credibility as a speaker?

should not last long, could go on for several min, not related to speech

A

none of these answers are correct

142
Q

Ending your speech with a dramatic statement is one techniqque for

impressing listeners, achieving balance, transitioning, providing cl

A

providing clsure

143
Q

The first thing a speaker should do in his or her introduction is state the thesis of the speech.

true or false

A

false

144
Q

When you ask a rhetorical question in your speech, you are encouraging your listeners to think about the answer, but they will expect you to provide the answer as a part of your speech.

true or false

A

true

145
Q

An effective attention getter, should always relate the topic to the audience and pique the audience’s interest in the topic. In addition, for a speech to persuade, the attention getter should

A

establish the seriousness of the speech purpose, dramatize the controversial nature of the topic, initiate the process of persuasion by presenting a strong logical, cultural, or emotional appeal

146
Q

According to your textbook, “primacy effect” notes that audiences are more likely to pay attention to and recall what a speaker presents at the beginning of a speech.

true or false

A

true

147
Q

The attention getter should never last more than 10 econds to ensure that you have enough time to deliver the main points of your speech.

true or false

A

false

148
Q

Integrating visual and auditory imagery in the conclusion of your speech can make your topic more memorable and reinforce your purpose. true or falsetrue

true or false

A

true

149
Q

When a speaker asks a question during their introduction that they really do not expect their listeners to answer, the question is referred to as (___).

inappropriate, rhetorical, probing, inquisitive

A

rhetorical

150
Q

According to your textbook, humor can be a useful tool in your introduction but your humor should never

make you look incompetent, be offensive, distract from topic, all

A

all of the answers are correct

151
Q

It is a good idea to include verbal hedges in your language so your audience will not be offended.

true or false

A

false

152
Q

Which of the following help you personalize your language?

first person pronoun, discuss shared experiences, reference the audience

A

All of the answers are correct (use pronouns “I,” “you,” and “us”; discuss shared experiences, referring to specific people in the audience)

153
Q

Tag questions and hedges are ususally associated with (___)

powerless language, a speaker’s self-doubt, uncertainty, all

A

all of these answers are correct (powerless language, a speaker’s self-doubt, and uncertainty)

154
Q

Language and culture are

generally unrelated, two separate entities, inseparable, the same

A

inseparable

155
Q

ALL words are symbols that stand for something else

true or false

A

true

156
Q

The statement, “The elderly woman is an excellent artist,” is an example of

arbitrary, redundant, reversible, noninclusive language

A

noninclusive language

157
Q

Connotative meanings are formal, or literal, meanings – like the definitions you find in dictionaries.

true or false

A

false

158
Q

Bill looks up the definition of a word in his dictionary. The type of definition he will find there is:

denotative, annotated, connotative, phonetic

A

denotative

159
Q

Because of the fleeting nature of spoken language, you need to build redundancy into your speech. You do this through (___)

reviews, internal summaries, previews, all

A

all of these answers are correct (reviews, internal summaries, previews)

160
Q

“The assignment was to collect six sources, don’t you think?” is an example of a(n) (___).

hedge, tag question, cliche, idiom

A

tag question

161
Q

Interactive whiteboards are useful for small groups and to facilitate activities, but presentation software programs like PowerPoint is a better choice for almost any public speaking event.

true or false

A

true

162
Q

“A copy of an object, usually built to scale, that represents the object in detail” is the description of which presentation media?

handout, sound recording, model, document camera

A

model

163
Q

You should never use more than one type of presentation media during a speech.

true or false

A

false

164
Q

An exellent medium for documenting good ideas during a brainstorming session is (___).

document camera, overhead transparencies, flip chart, model

A

a flip chart

165
Q

When is it usually best to distribute handouts?

before, during, after your speech, none

A

after your speech

166
Q

The most versatile and dynamic multimedia tool for most public speaking purposes is (___).

document camera, presentation software, video clips, sound recordings

A

presentation software for your computer

167
Q

If used correctly, presentation software will basically give your speech with minimal input from you.

true or false

A

false

168
Q

Arriving at the speech site early and checking on the technical equipment for your speech helps you

avoid technical issues, increase confidence, manage nervousness, all

A

all of these answers are correct (avoid technical problems, increase your confidence that things will go smoothly, manage your nervousness)

169
Q

With all of the resources available to you today, remember that the best delivery system for communicating ideas to your audience is (___).

transparencies, digital slides, you, RWA

A

you

170
Q

Presentation media should do which ofthe following?

audience remember main ideas, stimulate emotional reaction, clarify key

A

all of these answers are correct (help your audience remember your main ideas, stimulate an emotional reaction, clarify a key point)

171
Q

A faster speaking rate, highher vocal pitch, and louder volume when speaking suggests

energy, solemnity, clarity, authority

A

energy

172
Q

Keywords in a presentation outline identify topics or speakingpoints of primary interest or concern.

true or false

A

true

173
Q

“Um,” “ah,” and “you know” are examples o f vocalized pauses.

true or false

A

true

174
Q

Speakers who use mobility aids should

A

determine in advance if standing or sitting for the presentation will be the most practical

175
Q

Tulin wants to make sure she says just the right words in her speech; as such the best method of deliveryfor her is likely

improvisation, impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous

A

manuscript

176
Q

Which delivery style do audiences tend to prefer?

impromptu, memorized, extemporaneous, manuscript

A

extemporaneous

177
Q

MOnotone is the best pitch to use when giving a speech.

true or false

A

false

178
Q

For women, the most challenging aspect of speech delivery is

being seen behind the podium, appropriate attire, eye contact, voice vol

A

voice volume

179
Q

Which of the following is NOT recommended for managing your voice when deliviering your speech?

speak loudly, use vocalized pauses, vary rate/pitch/volume, articulation

A

incorporate vocalized pauses

180
Q

Dialect is the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation used by a group of people.

true or false

A

true

181
Q

Mariana’s informative speech on postmodernism is probably best described as which type of an informative speech?

speech about objects/places, people, events, ideas or concepts

A

Speech about ideas or concepts

182
Q

The specific purpose for an informative speech should begin with a phrase such as:

to make audience understand, believe, see importance, see humor

A

to make my audience understand

183
Q

With skillful research and delivery, almost anything that is important or interesting to a speaker can be made important or interesting to an audience.

true or false

A

True

183
Q

If an informative speaker wants to highlight locations or areas in a particular place, then the (___) pattern of organization would be the most effective.

chronological, cause-and-effect, narrative, spatial

A

spatial

184
Q

Jason’s informative speech on Italian restaurants in town has three main points. Look them over and seslect the type of organizational pattern that best fits this struture.
1. Restaurants on the east side of town

Restaurants in the downtown area

Restaurants on the west side of downtown

A

spatial, topical, narrative, chronological

spatial

184
Q

Ron’s informative speech on how to swing a golf club properly is probably best described as which type of an informative speech

speech about objects/places, peple, processes, ideas or concepts

A

speech about processes

184
Q

The cause-and-effect pattern shows how an action produces a particular outcome. This pattern works particularly well with informative speeches about

processes, events, ideas and concepts, objects and places

A

events

185
Q

For informative speeches that demonstrate how to do something, the best approach is to use a chronological pattern that leads the audience through the process step by step.

true or false

A

true

186
Q

Bailey is preparing an informative speech entitled “Shaun Whit’es Snowboarding Techniques.” Which of the following organizational patterns would NOT be appropriate for this speech?

chronological, spatial, topical, any

A

spatial

187
Q

“The Secret Spices of THai Food” is an example of an informative speech about

objects and places, people and other living creatures, processes, events

A

objects and places

188
Q

Which topic would best be organized in a chronological/sequential pattern?

making wine,tourist entertainments,university/community college,cheeses

A

how to make wine

189
Q

Which topic would best be organized in a topical pattern?

wine making,tourist entertainments,university/community college, cheeses

A

description of various types of cheeses

190
Q

Coercion implies choice. Persuasion does not.

true or false

A

false

191
Q

Tobi knows that a lot of people in Walla Walla grew up without television. She want s to convince her peers to watch Looney Tunes. They have heard about Looney Tunes, but they don’t take any interest in it. They think it is unimportant. What thype of audience is Tobi dealing with?

positive, negative, uninformed, apathetic

A

apathetic

192
Q

Which topic would best be organized in a spatial pattern?

wine making,tourist entertainments,university/community college,cheeeses

A

description of entertainment around Seattle for tourists

193
Q

What is a common characteristic/attitude of an Apathetic Audience?

interested, split in view, hostile, don’t care about your topic

A

They don’t care about your topic.

194
Q

What are some ways you can strategize to help persuade a Negative Audience.

start with topics they like, get used to topic, positive relationship, a

A

all of the above(start with topics that they agree with, help the audience get used to your topic, demonstrate that you have a positive relationship with your audience)

195
Q

For speeches that address questions of fact, speakers usually organize their main points in a topical, cause-and-effect, spatial or chronological pattern.

true or false

A

true

196
Q

Questions of policy asks what specific course of action should be taken or how a problem should be solved.

true or false

A

true

197
Q

Which topic would be best suited for a cause and effect organizational pattern?

travel health risks, worldwide oil production, driving with cell phones

A

handheld cell-phone use while driving

198
Q

Mythos relies on which of the following:

A

values and beliefs embedded in familiar cultural narratives or stories

199
Q

Which of the following is a strong premis for the following conclusion: “Do not eat at Mc Donalds.”

A

McDonald’s food is highly modified and processed. The average McDonald’s meal contains so much sodium, unhealthy fat, sugar, and empty carbs, it’s staggeting.

200
Q

What are the three elements of an argument?

A

claim, reasoning, evidence

201
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of Greek Rhetorical Appeals?

pathos, ethos, mythos, logos, all of these are appeals

A

all of these are appeals?

202
Q

A claim must be backed up with evidence and reasoning.

true or false

A

true

203
Q

A student writes a speech answering the following question: “Why is it necessary for humans to eat bananas?” Which of the following is a claim for this topic sentence?

A

One banana contains potassium. A potassium-rich diet can help lower blood pressure.

204
Q

Ethos rely o emotional evidence and the stimulation of feelings to influence an audience.

true or false

A

false

205
Q

Which is an example of a correct use of deductive reasoning?

A

All men are mortal; Socrates is a man, therefore Socrates is mortal.

206
Q

Which of the following is NOT a type of reasoning?

analogical, causal, inductive, ad hominem

A

Ad Hominem

207
Q

Ad Populum Fallacy

A

Playing on popular attitudes without offering any supporting material.

208
Q

Red Herring Fallacy

A

presenting evidence that has nothing to do with the claim

209
Q

Post Hoc Fallacy

A

Concluding that a causal relationship exists simply because one evnt follows another in time. Also called a false cause fallacy

210
Q

Slippery-Slope Fallacy

A

saying one event will lead to another without showing any logical connection

211
Q

Ad Hominem Fallacy

A

Rejecting a claim simply based on perceptions of the speaker’s character rather than the evidence. Also called against the person fallacy.

212
Q

Wihch of the following is an example of a qualifier word?

A

probably

213
Q

It is important to use qualifier words when you are unsure of a definite cause

true or false

A

true

214
Q

Inductive reasoning is sometimes called syllogism

true or false

A

false

215
Q

Enthymemes are premises that are explicitly stated.

true or false

A

false

216
Q

A conclusion gives a reason to support a premise

true or false

A

false

217
Q

A claim must be backed up with evidence and reasoning

true or false

A

true

218
Q

In a forum, some tips include….

A

making a note that reflects the questioner’s concern

219
Q

After dinner speeches are typically…

very serious, sung on stage, well-informed, humorous

A

humorous

220
Q

Everyone looking to impress an employer should have an elevator speech prepared about themselves.

true or false

A

true

221
Q

Telephone meetings require much less preparation than regular, face-to-face meetings.

true or false

A

false

222
Q

What are some of the general rules for acceptance speeches?

A

thank the presenter, organization and audience; demonstrate humility; keep remarks succinct

223
Q

A forum typically comes after a …

symposium, introduction speech, roast, after-dinner speech

A

synposium

224
Q

Is This Thing On? was an event on campus where students got to ask questions to leaders of the NAD. Questions from Facebook and directly from the student audience were answered. What type of presentation is this?

round-table discussion, panel discussion, symposium, oral report

A

panel discussion

225
Q

Internal communication is the exchange of messages outside an organization.

true or false

A

false

226
Q

HOw are eulogies different than speeches of tribute?

A

Eulogies are basically tribute speeches, but for the deceased.

227
Q

NOmination speeches focus on the qualifications or accomplishments of a particular person

true or false

A

true

228
Q

Which of the following is an example of distance speaking?

videoconferencing, e-mailing, graphical online presenting, both a and c

A

both a and c (videoconferencing and graphical online presenting)

229
Q

What are some ways to make an impact at a public testimony in just one minute?

A

say something unique and original, use key words that you want your audience to remember, narrow your comments down to the basics

230
Q

Being able to see who you’re talking to, and graphics are important for every meeting.

true or false

A

false

231
Q

Toasts celebrate a guest of honor and should remain upbeat.

true or false

A

true

232
Q

Roasts do not require preparation

true or false

A

false

233
Q

Internal communication is the exchange of messages outside an organization.

true or false

A

false

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