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Midterm Objective Exam 1 Flashcards

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1
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What is the fear of speaking in front of an audience?

A

Stage fright.

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What is the exchange of thoughts or information that results in understanding?

A

Communication.

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3
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What shows the similarities between 2 things?

A

Comparison.

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4
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What organizes the main points of a speech according to physical placement?

A

Spatial.

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5
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What is when all points in an outline share the same pattern?

A

Parallel points.

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6
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What is a conclusion that calls for acceptance or action?

A

Plea.

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7
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What are words or phrases that show? The organization or emphasis that a speaker is using?

A

Signposts.

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8
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What are recording and reflecting the 2 main points of?

A

Journaling.

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9
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What type of outline includes the thesis and other general purposes?

A

A formal outline.

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10
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What is essential if a speaker wants the respect of the audience?

A

Credibility.

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11
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What is Important to Important to hold the attention of the audience?

A

Variety.

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12
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What gives the audience an idea of what the speaker will discuss?

A

Preview.

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13
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What theory states self-concept is based on what you think others think about you?

A

Reflected appraisal theory.

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14
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What is a combination of all your life experiences?

A

Life history.

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15
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What claims that if everyone is doing it you should too?

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Bandwagon

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16
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What is a method of organizing ideas by listing them as they come to mind?

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Brainstorming

17
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What is where? When? Why and with whom your communication takes place?

A

Situation.

18
Q

What is the thesis of a persuasive speech?

A

Propsition.

19
Q

What is the fear of public speaking?

A

Glossophobia.

20
Q

What is an involuntary physical response by which sound waves entered the brain?

A

Hearing.

21
Q

What is a verifiable statement of truth?

A

Fact.

22
Q

What is a factual or fictional story?

A

Narrative.

23
Q

What is the response to the speaker’s message?

A

Feedback.

24
Q

What diverts attention from the speaker?

A

Distraction.

25
Q

What is a word that has a highly negative or positive connotation?

A

Value-laden.

26
Q

What is using other words as your own?

A

Plagerism.

27
Q

What is a bridge between points?

A

Transition.

28
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What is a mental process that requires concentration?

A

Listening.

29
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What is a core sentence summarizing a speech?

A

Thesis.

30
Q

What can often reduce audience hostility and establish goodwill?

A

Personal reference.

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