Midterm Exam Review

Question 1

What are four ways to come up with a speech topic idea?
(Know one of these)

Answer 1

Brainstorming, mind-mapping, word association, research.

Question 2

When you’ve figured out a topic, stick with it.
True/False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are three things to consider when selecting the best topic?
(Know all three)

Answer 3

Audience, assignment, your own knowledge and interests.

Question 4

Definition: How you want your message to affect your audience.
(Know how to spell the term)

Answer 4

Rhetorical Purpose

Question 5

What are the verbal aspects of delivery?
(Know three of them)

Answer 5

Volume, variety, articulation, pronunciation, standard English grammar, projection, pauses, rate.

Question 6

What are the nonverbal aspects of delivery?
(Know three of them)

Answer 6

Eye contact, facial expression, gestures/movement, posture, appearance, proxemics.

Question 7

Often times ____ you say something is just as important as ____ you say.

Answer 7

How, what

Question 8

An _____ builds audience interest and establishes your credibility as a speaker.

Answer 8

Introduction

Question 9

A _______ helps you sum up the message you developed in the body of your speech and leave a memorable impression in your audience members’ minds.

Answer 9

Conclusion

Question 10

What are some ways to give an introduction?
(Know three of them)

Answer 10

Begin with a story; pose a question; close your eyes and imagines; build suspense; begin with a quote; have a striking last point; review the main points; end with an emotional message; end with humor.

Question 11

What are some ways to conclude a speech?
(Know three ways)

Answer 11

End with a story; ask if anyone has questions; end with a story that finishes the intro story; end with a quote; have a striking last point; review the main points; end with an emotional message; end with humor

Question 12

Definition: An individual’s level of fear/anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication with another person or people.
(Know the spelling of the term)

Answer 12

Communication Apprehension

Question 13

Definition: When a person’s expectations of an event, and his/her subsequent behavior based on those expectations, make the event more likely to occur than would otherwise be true.
(Know the spelling)

Answer 13

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

Question 14

What are five ways to overcome the fear of public speaking?

Answer 14

See classmates as your friend; be excited; practice; keep it simple; envision success.

Question 15

The First Amendment allows for _________.

Answer 15

Freedom of Speech

Question 16

_______ is a transaction in which speaker and listener simultaneously send, receive and interpret messages.

Answer 16

Communication

Question 17

______ is communication between speaker/audience. It is audience-centered. It emphasizes the spoken word. It is usually a prepared presentation.

Answer 17

Public Speaking

Question 18

What are the seven components of the communication process?
(Know the 7 and spelling of them)

Answer 18

Source; receiver; message; channel; feedback; situation; noise.

Question 19

What are the five classical canons of rhetoric?
(Know the five and spelling of them)

Answer 19

Invention; disposition/arrangement; style; memory; delivery.

Question 20

Definition: The way you are perceived by an audience.

Answer 20

Source Credibility

Question 21

The _______ is the “how to” speech.

Answer 21

Demonstration Speech

Question 22

Definition: The energy you expend in delivering your message. Be creative and exciting.

Answer 22

Dynamism

Question 23

Who were the two preacher that were known for their great speeches in the 1730’s and 40’s (Great Awakening)?
(Spell their first and last name correctly)

Answer 23

George Whitefield
Jonathan Edwards

Question 24

What are the two types of communication?
(Spell correctly)

Answer 24

Linear and transactional