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University of Idaho - COMM 101 Final

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Which of the following technologies has the greatest potential to distract an audience from the speaker's presentation?
a) display easels
b) handouts
c) PowerPoint slides
d) LCD projectors
b) handouts
The size of the audience and the physical arrangement of a speaking situation can have a powerful effect on a speaking environment.
a) True
b) False
a) True
The advice to "put yourself in their shoes" when considering an audience reflects which of the following concepts?
a) ethics
b) ethnocentrism
c) empathy
d) environment
c) empathy
April, a white middle-class woman, is scheduled to give a presentation on financial planning strategies to members of the Hispanic Community Center. Based on her audience, she decides to modify her standard presentation by simplifying the language and leaving out a few of the more complex concepts. Is April responding appropriately to the audience for this speech?
a) No, because she is acting on stereotypes.
b) Yes, because she is being culturally sensitive.
c) Yes, because she is using demographic analysis.
d) No, because she is thinking ethnocentrically.
a) No, because she is acting on stereotypes.
In which audience will the members have nearly identical perspectives and characteristics?
a) police officers at the chief's retirement ceremony
b) expectant mothers at a speech on pre-natal care
c) none of the options listed
d) city dwellers who attend a library speaking event
c) none of the options listed
When speaking at lengthy events, Carmen likes to be scheduled for the last slot of the day. Why does Carmen likely have this preference?
a) The audience will remember her speech.
b) The audience will be alert and energized.
c) The audience won't ask her questions.
d) The audience will be much smaller.
a) The audience will remember her speech.
The significant positions a person occupies within a society that affect that person's identity in almost all social situations are known as __________.
a) identity markers
b) personal identity
c) audience traits
d) master statuses
d) master statuses
As executive director of a health center, Mark regularly speaks to groups about the importance of wellness. Because long hours have limited his ability to exercise and eat well, Mark has put on 30 pounds over the past few months. Do audiences find Mark to be a credible speaker?
a) Yes, because of his credentials.
b) No, because of his values.
c) No, because of his master status.
d) Yes, because of his standpoints.
c) No, because of his master status.
When opening a speech up to questions-and-answers from the audience, a speaker runs the risk of losing ________.
a) credibility
b) control
c) respect
d) attention
b) control
Which of the following is not one of the important time considerations to think about when making a speech?
a) the amount of time allotted for the speech
b) the time slot among multiple speakers
c) the time of day to deliver the speech
d) the time length of the speaker's stamina
d) the time length of the speaker's stamina
Javier has just completed a substantial interview with a city councilor for his speech on urban youth violence. He was excited to get a lot of detailed information on neighborhood crime statistics. What should Javier do next?
a) sleep on it to have fresh ideas tomorrow
b) verify the information at the library
c) send the councilor a thank you letter
d) summarize and clarify his notes
d) summarize and clarify his notes
To ensure that your audience views you as credible, you should cite every claim that you make in a speech.
a) True
b) False
b) False
Constructing a complete speech that you present as your own from portions of several different sources is defined as ________.
a) global plagiarism
b) incidental plagiarism
c) incremental plagiarism
d) patchwork plagiarism
d) patchwork plagiarism
What is the most important thing to do when interviewing a source to gather information for a speech?
a) record
b) explain
c) listen
d) probe
c) listen
When conducting research for a speech, what is a primary concern regarding the information found on the internet?
a) access
b) clarity
c) volume
d) accuracy
d) accuracy
Which of the following cannot be used as a common Boolean operator to help refine a library database search?
a) IF
b) NOT
c) AND
d) OR
a) IF
Tamika is preparing a speech about recent precedents in voter identification laws across the United States. Which of the following will likely be the most valuable resource for Tamika's speech?
a) LEXIS/NEXIS
b) DataTimes
c) NewsBank
d) InfoTrac
a) LEXIS/NEXIS
Which of the following online resources would be most likely to offer information that lacks credibility on a particular topic?
a) Library of Congress website
b) Miguel's Many Musings blog
c) the New York Times website
d) Iowa Online State Archives
b) Miguel's Many Musings blog
A speaker who presents select portions of a single speech as their own is committing an act of ________.
a) global plagiarism
b) patchwork plagiarism
c) isolated plagiarism
d) incremental plagiarism
d) incremental plagiarism
Marlena is researching a speech on planning an "Autumn in New York" weekend, and has gathered a list of online articles as sources. Which of the following resources should Marlena reject as being irrelevant to her speech topic?
a) Skin Care Tips to Look Fabulous After Flying
b) What's Hot on the Brooklyn Foodie Scene
c) Hidden Parks and Gardens of Manhattan
d) How to Score Last-Minute Broadway Tickets
a) Skin Care Tips to Look Fabulous After Flying
Which of the following examples will be most useful to support a speaker's claim about a decline in childhood physical activity?
a) More children know video game character names than pro football player names.
b) The local sporting goods store stopped carrying children's outdoor play sets.
c) In a large housing development, no children are outside on summer mornings.
d) Local pediatricians are seeing higher numbers of children who are overweight.
c) In a large housing development, no children are outside on summer mornings.
For his speech about the impacts of space travel on the human body, Taye wants to include some peer testimony. Which of the following will suit Taye's needs?
a) a paraphrase from an astronaut who traveled to the moon
b) a description of his own experiences at the NASA museum
c) a report excerpt from a respected aeronautics researcher
d) a quote from a blog written by an esteemed science reporter
a) a paraphrase from an astronaut who traveled to the moon
When implementing Toulmin's model of reasoning for a speech, what question should you ask to determine the grounds?
a) When?
b) Why?
c) Who?
d) How?
b) Why?
In his speech on emergency preparedness, Ahmad plans to tell a story about being caught on the highway in a Midwestern blizzard.
Which of the following phrases should Ahmad use to describe the blizzard?
a) a really frightening storm
b) a meteorological event
c) a powerful weather system
d) a howling, white monster
d) a howling, white monster
Examples are a type of supporting material that __________.
a) give opinions or observations of others
b) provide an exact meaning of words or phrases
c) use specific instances to illustrate concepts
d) recount hypothetical events
c) use specific instances to illustrate concepts
Which of the following four steps is the adaptation of Toulmin's map of reasoning recommended by the text?
a) warrant, reasoning, idea, solution
b) purpose, solution, reasoning, warrant
c) claim, grounds, warrant, backing
d) claim, backing, warrant, solution
c) claim, grounds, warrant, backing
Sasha knows that her speech about discrimination could be considered controversial. She thinks the most effective way to promote understanding of her perspective is to develop a personal connection with the audience. Which of the following will Sasha likely use in her speech?
a) narrative
b) statistic
c) example
d) testimony
a) narrative
What is a good guideline to follow when using statistics in a speech?
a) Stack the deck with numbers.
b) The more the better.
c) A little goes a long way.
d) You can never have enough.
c) A little goes a long way.
Aaron has gathered a lot of complex information for his speech, and is afraid that it might be difficult for his audience to understand.
What can Aaron use to synthesize his research and enhance audience understanding of his argument?
a) narratives
b) examples
c) statistics
d) quotations
c) statistics
When speaking on a topic that is considered controversial and subject to debate, including ________ in the speech can help to portray the various sides of the debate to the audience.
a) testimonies
b) examples
c) definitions
d) narratives
a) testimonies
To ensure the audience recognizes what's most important in a speech, you should use a signpost before each of the main ideas.
a) True
b) False
b) False
Jackson is preparing to give a speech explaining how the layout of the town has changed significantly from the time of the first settlers to the present day. What combination of organizational patterns would be most effective for Jackson's speech?
a) causal and topical
b) spatial and causal
c) topical and chronological
d) chronological and spatial
d) chronological and spatial
Which of the following tips should you follow when using note cards for a speech?
a) Place numbers on the cards to keep the proper sequence.
b) Write out the full speech so you don't skip key information.
c) Limit the number of cards by writing notes on both sides.
d) Strive to write six to eight key word lines on each note card.
a) Place numbers on the cards to keep the proper sequence.
If you have a long list of main points, you should combine some of them to create a more manageable list while fitting as much information as possible into the speech.
a) True
b) False
b) False
Which of the following guidelines should be followed when developing main points for a speech?
a) Develop each point roughly the same amount.
b) Integrate points to keep coverage efficient.
c) Discuss the more important points in depth.
d) Increase coverage on minimal main points.
a) Develop each point roughly the same amount.
In her speech to expectant mothers on the importance of prenatal care, Joan wants her last point to be that taking folic acid during pregnancy can protect their babies from serious birth defects - and costs only a few pennies a day. What organizational strategy is Joan using to impact her audience?
a) principle of primacy
b) principle of recency
c) last in, first out method
d) first in, last out method
b) principle of recency
Tuyen wants to speak about the difficulties faced by refugees arriving in the community and ask members of his church to donate to the local refugee assistance program. What type of organizational pattern should Tuyen use to achieve his goal?
a) topical pattern
b) causal pattern
c) problem-solution pattern
d) spatial pattern
c) problem-solution pattern
Which of the following connectives is effective in helping the audience remember points that a speaker has already discussed?
a) topical signpost
b) internal summary
c) summative transition
d) transitional recap
c) summative transition
In his speech, Tomas needs to inform the audience about a complex environmental topic and encourage them to take immediate action. What is the most important thing Tomas should do in the introduction to his speech?
a) establish his credibility
b) clarify his speech topic
c) use the primacy principle
d) tell a riveting narrative
a) establish his credibility
Juanita wants to inform her student audience about the concept of service leadership from its theoretical origins to popular contemporary usage. Which of the following would be the best organizational pattern for her to use?
a) spatial pattern
b) causal pattern
c) chronological pattern
d) problem-and-solution pattern
c) chronological pattern
Sanjay opened his speech on psychological impacts of childhood obesity with a personal story about being ostracized in middle school for being different, because he wanted to make his topic ________ to the audience.
a) important
b) credible
c) relatable
d) intriguing
c) relatable
Which of the following should be included in the introduction to every speech?
a) a demo
b) a preview
c) a story
d) a quotation
b) a preview
Offering a preview of your main points in the speech introduction further confirms your competence to the audience.
a) True
b) False
a) True
When should the conclusion of a speech begin?
a) When the thesis statement has been summarized
b) When the last main point has been discussed
c) When there are two minutes left in the speech
d) When the audience signals it is getting restless
b) When the last main point has been discussed
After developing the body of his speech, Pendrel is ready to work on the conclusion. What should Pendrel ask himself to help create an effective conclusion?
a) "How much time is available for this section?"
b) "What ideas should the audience remember?"
c) "What action should people take after the speech?"
d) "How should the audience feel when I'm done?"
b) "What ideas should the audience remember?"
What is a personal benefit to the speaker for delivering a solid introduction to a speech?
a) better credibility
b) enhanced connection
c) more confidence
d) higher grades
c) more confidence
To avoid confusing the audience, a speaker should maintain the same delivery style until the speech is concluded.
a) True
b) False
b) False
Using a quotation in the introduction to a speech ________.
a) makes the topic more important
b) demonstrates your knowledge
c) borrows the credibility of an expert
d) showcases your research skills
c) borrows the credibility of an expert
For a ten-minute speech, what is the maximum recommended length for the conclusion?
a) 1 minute
b) 90 seconds
c) 2 minutes
d) 30 seconds
a) 1 minute
How can you encourage active listening by the audience in the introduction to your speech?
a) Use long, dramatic pauses.
b) Ask a compelling question.
c) Be brief and to the point.
d) Recite lines of classic poetry.
b) Ask a compelling question.
Which of the following would not be considered an informative speech?
a) a summary of the life of a pioneer in genetic research
b) an explanation of the process for building a lean-to
c) a request for community residents to sign a petition
d) a description of social manners in the 19th century
c) a request for community residents to sign a petition
What type of organizational pattern is most familiar to listeners?
a) topical
b) chronological
c) spatial
d) causal
b) chronological
Which of the following is true about staying audience-centered for an informative speech?
a) Present as much information as you can find about your topic.
b) Present information that isn't overly technical, detailed, or complicated.
c) Present information simply even if the audience understands the basics.
d) Present just enough information to make people look for more on their own.
b) Present information that isn't overly technical, detailed, or complicated.
Delivered effectively, speeches about events can be like history lessons for the audience.
a) True
b) False
a) True
Kenji is describing to classmates the impact of the 2011 tsunami on his province in Japan. What type of informative speech is Kenji delivering?
a) speech about a concept
b) speech about a process
c) speech about a person
d) speech about an event
d) speech about an event
A process speech answers which of the following questions?
a) What?
b) How?
c) When?
d) Why?
b) How?
Ethical speakers present informative speeches that are based on ________.
a) research
b) opinion
c) ideas
d) processes
a) research
Cherelle wants to make sure that the speech she gives at the youth conference brings her topic to life. As a guideline, she should remember to use information that is ________.
a) straightforward and ethical
b) relevant and engaging
c) compelling and newsworthy
d) brief and enlightening
b) relevant and engaging
When you use a causal pattern for a speech, you inform the audience about a specific set of problems and offer a solution.
a) True
b) False
b) False
For his speech about his trip to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, Javier wants to impart his audience with a "you are there" feeling.
What type of organizational pattern will Javier use for his speech?
a) causal
b) topical
c) spatial
d) chronological
c) spatial
"The warm custard was like soft velvet in her mouth" is an example of ________.
a. personification
b. simile
c. metaphor
d. alliteration
b. simile
Using appropriate labels to refer to various cultural groups is a way of demonstrating respect.
a. True
b. False
a. True
What is the best resource for someone who wants to use language accurately in a speech?
a. Dictionary
b. Wikipedia
c. Friends
d. Thesaurus
a. Dictionary
The phrase "evil reared its ugly head" is an example of ________.
a. alliteration
b. metaphor
c. personification
d. simile
c. personification
Which of the following people can appropriately be called Indian?
a. Serita, who was raised in New Dehli
b. Joseph, whose parents are Cherokee
c. Trent, whose family are Navajo elders
d. Layla, who was born to Lakota parents
a. Serita, who was raised in New Dehli
Lamont's professor encouraged students to use concrete language in their speeches. To satisfy this guideline, which of the following should Lamont avoid using in his speech?
a. "intimidation"
b. "Mayor Carter"
c. "election"
d. "precinct"
a. "intimidation"
Using a mixed metaphor during a speech will likely do which of the following?
a. Improve the rhythm
b. Confuse the audience
c. Sharpen the imagery
d. Enhance the meaning
b. Confuse the audience
Leo was enthusiastic about teaching his first class of English as a Second Language. But the students were confused when he described his study habits in college and mentioned "burning the midnight oil."
What led Leo's students to be confused?
a. A simile
b. An idiom
c. A metaphor
d. A referent
b. An idiom
What type of word would likely present the most difficulty in terms of using language accurately in a speech?
a. Concept
b. Place
c. Thing
d. Person
a. Concept
According to the guidelines for gender-inclusive language, the following sentence is problematic: "To properly staff the project, a foreman needs to employ appropriately trained personnel."
a. True
b. False
a. True
At the city council meeting, the members announced a plan to address the budget deficit by closing youth centers. Hearing this, Charmaine felt that she had to stand up and explain how valuable the centers are to the community. Which term describes Charmaine's statement to the council and meeting attendees?
a. Manuscript speech
b. Impromptu speech
c. Extemporaneous speech
d. Memorized speech
b. Impromptu speech
Ryan was excited to be flying down from Boston to speak at a conference of guidance counselors in Atlanta. But many members of the audience had difficulty understanding his hard A sounds and dropped Rs. Which term best reflects the cause of this communication problem in the speech?
a. Articulation
b. Dialect
c. Pauses
d. Pronunciation
b. Dialect
Which of the following would most impact the credibility of a speaker?
a. Periodic pauses
b. Mispronounced words
c. Shifting rates
d. Frequent inflection
b. Mispronounced words
Which type of speech requires the use of the most detailed documentation during delivery?
a. Extemporaneous speech
b. Impromptu speech
c. Memorized speech
d. Manuscript speech
d. Manuscript speech
Lucas is going to present his corporate budget review to the Board of Directors at the annual meeting. Which method of delivery is Lucas likely to use?
a. Memorized
b. Extemporaneous
c. Impromptu
d. Manuscript
d. Manuscript
When using eye contact to enhance communication with an audience, the best advice is to do it in a(n) ________ manner.
a. authentic
b. impartial
c. aggressive
d. limited
a. authentic
When preparing to deliver a speech, it is helpful to remember that articulation is focused on ________ and pronunciation is focused on ________.
a. correctness; clarity
b. location; culture
c. culture; location
d. clarity; correctness
d. clarity; correctness
Emily is scheduled to deliver her standard talk about succeeding in college to a group of foreign exchange students. How should Emily alter her delivery to enhance the students' understanding of her speech?
a. Limit the pauses
b. Decrease the rate
c. Maintain the pitch
d. Increase the volume
b. Decrease the rate
When developing her manuscript speech, why would Nancy read the sentences aloud?
a. To make it sound like an essay
b. To listen for oral speaking style
c. To help commit it to memory
d. To structure the information
b. To listen for oral speaking style
People who attend a speech expect it to be more clear and intelligible than when they talk with friends at a coffee shop.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Research has shown that using visual aids in a speech can help the audience see you as more credible.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Visual aids should play a ________ role when used in public speaking.
a. backup
b. minimal
c. dominant
d. supportive
d. supportive
What is the maximum number of items you should include in a list being used as a visual aid?
a. 7
b. 6
c. 4
d. 5
b. 6
Which of the following situations is most likely to cause a speaker to lose credibility with the audience?
a. dropping a model during a demo
b. using incorrect data in a chart
c. using too many colors on a slide
d. smudging text on a whiteboard
b. using incorrect data in a chart
When using projected slides during a speech, where should you focus most of your attention?
a. your notes
b. the screen
c. the audience
d. the slide changer
c. the audience
For short-term audience recall, the difference between a speech presented with and without visual aids is about ________.
a. 35 percent
b. 50 percent
c. 5 percent
d. 15 percent
d. 15 percent
Which font should you use to label items on a colorful map to be shown during a speech?
a. Univers bold
b. Zapf Chancery
c. Lucida sans
d. Palatino bold
a. Univers bold
Whether using projected slides, models, or demonstrations, the rationale for including visual aids in a speech should include all of the following except ________.
a. impressing the audience
b. enhancing the message
c. organizing the ideas
d. clarifying the argument
a. impressing the audience
One main point in Fatima's speech is how the prevalence of smoking among high school students has changed during the past thirty years.
Which of the following will help the audience understand Fatima's point?
a. flow chart
b. picture graph
c. pie graph
d. line graph
d. line graph
Seiji thinks that giving his audience a "real life" sense of his institute's deep-sea exploration vessel will encourage them to support their research on coral bleaching.
Which of the following should Seiji use?
a. a handout illustrating the vessel
b. a PowerPoint about the vessel
c. a scale model of the vessel
d. a Prezi explaining the vessel
c. a scale model of the vessel
Dr. Gutierrez sometimes volunteers as a clown to cheer up patients in the pediatric oncology ward. Today she has a very packed schedule, so she doesn't have time to change out of the clown costume before giving her annual speech to the hospital's board of trustees.
What should the doctor do to ensure that the audience listens to her important speech?
a. Give the speech as originally planned and ignore the outfit.
b. Explain the reason for her outfit before giving the speech.
c. Rework the speech to include more humorous themes.
d. Do a bit of her clown act to lighten things up before speaking.
b. Explain the reason for her outfit before giving the speech.
Which of the following is not a method suggested for dealing with distracted or disruptive audience members?
a. Bring them to the front of the audience for a legitimate reason, such as an exercise to illustrate what you are saying.
b. Have them perform an activity related to your topic, such as making a list or jotting down notes.
c. Ask them questions.
d. Single out specific audience members and embarrass them.
d. Single out specific audience members and embarrass them.
When speaking to a group of senior citizens about the benefits of the Internet and information technology, Nathan mentioned concepts such as click-through rates, cycle times, and P2P sharing. His audience quickly grew bored, and many left the room.
What caused poor listening during Nathan's speech?
a. Euphemisms
b. Clutter
c. Jargon
d. Technology
c. Jargon
Which of the following statements would be an example of gender-inclusive language?
a. If a student is late to class, he or she will get detention.
b. The automobile is man's greatest invention.
c. Every student should always proofread his work.
d. A lawyer gets paid more if he has to work overtime on a case.
a. If a student is late to class, he or she will get detention.
Audience members who are confused by a speech can be a distraction to other listeners, so speakers should ignore them.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Regina is giving an informative speech about a historical fire that took place in her hometown. She refers to the people who fought the fire as firefighters rather than firemen. This is an example of what?
a. Politically correct language
b. Spotlighting language
c. Culturally sensitive language
d. Gender-inclusive language
d. Gender-inclusive language
When attending a speech, Vinita makes an effort to be a critical listener. What is she focused on?
a. Clarity of the speech language
b. Fairness of the speech opinions
c. Morality of the speech themes
d. Accuracy of the speech content
d. Accuracy of the speech content
One suggested strategy for dealing with audience members who are uninterested in your speech is to make the introduction and first main point compelling and innovative.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Listening and hearing refer to the same process.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Differences in ideas and opinions between a speaker and audience are a critical problem in the public communication process.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which type of fallacy could be called "the old switcheroo" because the speaker tries to support a claim by focusing on information that is unrelated to the argument?
a. false analogy
b. straw man
c. red herring
d. false cause
c. red herring
Which of the following best reflects the foundation of the slippery slope fallacy?
a. A preceded B, so A always causes B.
b. Everyone likes A, so A is clearly right.
c. A occurred once, so B always occurs.
d. If A occurs, then X, Y and Z will occur.
d. If A occurs, then X, Y and Z will occur.
Speaking before a meeting of parents, Ronald claimed that the town would have to raise property taxes by 12 percent or it would need to eliminate after-school athletic programs. Why were some parents skeptical of Ronald's argument?
a. He presented them with a false dilemma.
b. He used sports programs as a red herring.
c. He came to a hasty generalization.
d. He wants to get them on his bandwagon.
a. He presented them with a false dilemma.
One method to ensure that your reasoning is ethical is to use Aristotle's modes of proof to verify its structure.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which of the following phrases best reflects the foundation of analogical reasoning?
a. A predicts B
b. A is like B
c. A causes B
d. A cancels out B
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b. A is like B
Kenny is planning to use inductive reasoning to support his claim that school physical education programs enhance children's health.
How many examples should Kenny include in his speech to successfully back his argument?
a. 3
b. 2
c. 4
d. 5
c. 4
When a speaker attacks the person rather than the person's argument, they are employing a(n) ________ fallacy.
a. ad hominem
b. red herring
c. bandwagon
d. false cause
a. ad hominem
In her speech, Estella described how after the city planted trees on her street, she was able to sleep soundly through the night. So she advocated that more trees should be planted to help lower the chronic sleep deficit faced by teens. Why did Estella's teacher give her speech a low mark for reasoning?
a. She presented a false cause.
b. She employed a wrong sign.
c. She lacked a major premise.
d. She used reductive reasoning.
a. She presented a false cause.
Aristotle's concept of ethos refers to which of the following?
a. evidence structure
b. audience bias
c. emotional appeals
d. speaker credibility
d. speaker credibility
A toddler quickly finds amusement in a jack-in-the-box toy because after a few experiences, they understand that each time the handle is cranked, the clown will pop out of the top. How does the child understand to expect the "surprise" of the clown?
a. inductive reasoning
b. analogical reasoning
c. reasoning by sign
d. deductive reasoning
a. inductive reasoning
The elaboration likelihood model focuses on ________.
a. how solutions can be framed effectively
b. how the audience processes information
c. what motivates people to solve problems
d. which audience members to target for change
b. how the audience processes information
Yasmin based her persuasive speech about limiting high-rise developments on the following point: "If we don't restrict these tall buildings, they will block the sun and kill all the trees and plants in our beloved parks, forcing us to live in a sad asphalt jungle." Which strategy is Yasmin employing in her attempt to persuade the audience?
a. fear appeal
b. counterargument
c. common ground
d. two-sided message
a. fear appeal
A comparative advantages organization is a good choice for speakers who face which set of audience opinions on the issue to be presented?
a. problem: agree/ solution: unsure
b. problem: unsure/ solution: unsure
c. problem: agree/ solution: disagree
d. problem: disagree/ solution: disagree
a. problem: agree/ solution: unsure
Which of the following pairs accurately reflects a step of Monroe's motivated sequence?
a. visualization: benefit
b. satisfaction: connection
c. need: action
d. attention: solution
a. visualization: benefit
Majid's argument in his speech is that To Kill a Mockingbird is the best American novel of the 20th century. To effectively persuade his audience, Majid must ________ his claim.
a. rationalize
b. justify
c. assess
d. prove
b. justify
Which of the following is not a primary focus for evidence presented in persuasive speaking?
a. specificity
b. authenticity
c. novelty
d. credibility
b. authenticity
The distinct categories of persuasive speeches reflect which of the following?
a. the validity of evidence
b. the source of information
c. the desired audience behavior
d. the method of speaker delivery
c. the desired audience behavior
Chronological, topical, and spatial patterns of organization are suitable for speeches on questions of fact or value because ________.
a. they do not request people to take action
b. they present information that is verifiable
c. they avoid arguments that are subjective
d. they advise the audience on solutions
a. they do not request people to take action
In his speech before a group of low-income, inner-city teenagers, Lamont opened with the following: "You're looking at me in my expensive suit and running one of the country's biggest banks, and you're thinking 'What does this guy know about my life?' Well, I have an idea about your lives. I grew up in the projects. My father went to prison when I was ten. My mother raised a family of six on food stamps." What is Lamont doing to help persuade his audience to listen?
a. building his initial credibility
b. establishing common ground
c. demonstrating his competence
d. appealing to their emotions
b. establishing common ground
In his persuasive speech, Carlos has completed presenting the problem and is beginning to outline the rationale for his proposed solution.
What type of credibility does Carlos have at this time?
a. terminal
b. derived
c. narrative
d. situational
b. derived
Framing an issue in more than two perspectives tends to confuse audiences and leads to a breakdown in productive dialogue.
a. True
b. False
b. False
As part of the Mayor's Office on Community Development, Jack was scheduled to conduct a one-hour invitational presentation on gang violence for a neighborhood group. Because of a schedule conflict, his session was cut back to 40 minutes. What should Jack do to maintain an effective session?
a. have attendees pick one discussion topic
b. advocate for the mayor's perspective
c. fit some dialogue in after his speech
d. cut back on his opening presentation
d. cut back on his opening presentation
Brenda is preparing an invitational speech for policymakers that will examine the impacts of raising the minimum hourly wage in various states.
Which organizational pattern should Brenda use for her speech?
a. chronological
b. multiple perspective
c. spatial
d. topical
c. spatial
Which of the following terms best describes the role of an invitational speaker?
a. teacher
b. critic
c. facilitator
d. advocate
c. facilitator
As an invitational speaker, your most ethical responsibility is to ________.
a. research
b. explain
c. listen
d. arbitrate
c. listen
Reza will be giving an invitational speech on the issue of companies providing paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. In the initial part of the speech, what is Reza's primary goal?
a. weighing perspectives against each other
b. making the case for her own opinion
c. clearly outlining pro and con positions
d. setting the stage for audience discussion
d. setting the stage for audience discussion
When audience members have sufficient opportunity to speak at an invitational speech, it establishes a feeling of ________ among the participants.
a. safety
b. separation
c. consensus
d. expertise
a. safety
Although Henry - and many others - disagreed with Donna's strong belief that people who eat meat are murderers, he encouraged the group to consider her perspective without rushing to judge or make a rebuttal. As the creator of an invitational environment, what is Henry demonstrating?
a. restraint
b. value
c. patience
d. control
b. value
A speaker can remain ethical by encouraging the audience to speak openly about an issue while subtly guiding them to support a preferred perspective.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which of the following would be the best slogan for someone who is an active supporter of public deliberation?
a. There is no middle ground.
b. May the best idea win.
c. My way or the highway.
d. Let's agree to disagree.
d. Let's agree to disagree.
Rajesh is giving a speech to commemorate a film star who has received previous awards for humanitarian work around the globe.
What should Rajesh do in this commemorative speech?
a. Focus on the significance of the award being given
b. Share a special, unknown quality about the recipient
c. Downplay the award to not embarrass the recipient
d. Joke that the recipient should let others win awards
b. Share a special, unknown quality about the recipient
Which of the following best describes an ideal after-dinner speech?
a. gracious yet edgy
b. humorous yet formal
c. insightful yet funny
d. casual yet timely
c. insightful yet funny
Speeches to entertain are fairly easy to develop and deliver because they follow a free-form style.
a. True
b. False
b. False
As a speaker, you should begin any type of introductory speech with ________.
a. your name
b. a quote
c. the date
d. a joke
a. your name
At an after-dinner speech to a group of black professionals, a white business executive made joke about "CP time," a reference to tardiness that is well-known and considered humorous in much of the African American community. Why did the dinner guests not laugh at the speaker's joke?
a. It was faulty timing.
b. It was too topical.
c. It was out-group humor.
d. It was in-group humor.
c. It was out-group humor.
When delivering a commemorative speech, the speaker should convey to the audience a clear sense of ________.
a. humor
b. awe
c. sincerity
d. reverence
c. sincerity
DeMarco is planning a speech for when he is announced as the recipient of a full scholarship to Harvard Medical School. Who should Demarco NOT mention when noting the people who supported his academic efforts?
a. his biology professor
b. his single-parent father
c. his undergrad tutor
d. his cub scout leader
d. his cub scout leader
People cannot deliver introductory speeches about themselves because as speakers they are not objective.
a. True
b. False
b. False
When delivering a commemorative speech, which of the following would most likely help an audience understand the significance of a person's accomplishment?
a. connecting the person to a famous quote
b. listing the person's professional credentials
c. describing challenges the person has faced
d. inflating the impact of the person's work
c. describing challenges the person has faced
A commemorative speaker should strive to achieve which of the following responses in both the audience and the recipient?
a. audience: gratitude / recipient: sincerity
b. audience: appreciation / recipient: pride
c. audience: sincerity / recipient: appreciation
d. audience: pride /recipient: gratitude
b. audience: appreciation / recipient: pride
Luis is a Nobel prize-winning researcher who has made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of biology, so his speech to a group of college students should be excellent.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which of the following speech topics does NOT fit Tracy's interest in cooking?
a. How to make a perfect crepe
b. The best new vegan restaurants
c. Tips for preserving summer fruits
d. Traditional recipes for bread
b. The best new vegan restaurants
Time limits and preselected purposes are considered ________ that will affect a speaker's selection of a topic for a classroom speech.
a. constraints
b. roadmaps
c. clusters
d. theses
a. constraints
Marissa is giving a speech about farming organic produce. Which of the following would be a correct statement of purpose?
a. To remind my audience that organic produce is more delicious and nutritious than conventional produce.
b. To inform my audience of the process of planting, harvesting and preparing organic produce.
c. To persuade my audience to become vegetarians.
d. To introduce my audience to new labeling standards for organic foods.
b. To inform my audience of the process of planting, harvesting and preparing organic produce.
Hector's speech at the neighborhood block party had the following thesis statement: "The city's Green Spark program offers free home audits that will help you save money on energy bills, so set up an appointment at our booth today."
What is the general purpose of Hector's speech?
a. To inform
b. To persuade
c. To introduce
d. To invite
b. To persuade
Which method tends to naturally build topic ideas from broad to more specific concepts?
a. Brainstorming by categories
b. Brainstorming by free association
c. Brainstorming by technology
d. Brainstorming by clustering
d. Brainstorming by clustering
The phrase "to commemorate" refers to which aspect of the speech development process?
a. Topic statement
b. Thesis statement
c. Specific purpose
d. General purpose
d. General purpose
The specific purpose of Nancy's speech at the local town meeting is "to motivate my audience to support student achievement by voting Yes on ballot question 3 to build a new high school by selling bonds." What is the behavioral objective for Nancy's speech?
a. Supporting
b. Voting
c. Selling
d. Motivating
b. Voting
Which of the following is the best synonym for the thesis statement of a speech?
a. Key point
b. Main goal
c. Primary context
d. Core objective
a. Key point
Identifying the focus of your planned speech will help you to define the general purpose for it.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Research on visualization has revealed that it is not a very effective way to impact communication apprehension.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which of the following terms best describes the concept of civility in the context of public speaking?
a. Argumentativeness
b. Politeness
c. Responsibility
d. Aggression
c. Responsibility
Jamal is the spokesperson for a group that supports more charter schools. Although his organization's position is consistent, Jamal will give a different speech to a group of parents than to a group of legislators. This is because Jamal knows that public speaking is __________.
a. community-based
b. audience-centered
c. ethical
d. argumentative
b. audience-centered
Dan is a white American male. Which of the following terms most likely describes his speaking style?
a. Expressive
b. Lyrical
c. Collaborative
d. Formal
d. Formal
Researchers estimate that ________ of our day is spent listening to others communicate.
a. 30-40 percent
b. 10-20 percent
c. 70-80 percent
d. 50-60 percent
c. 70-80 percent
A person who participates in the public dialogue would demonstrate civility by doing which of the following?
a. Demanding
b. Listening
c. Arguing
d. Protesting
b. Listening
The public dialogue is the ethical and civil exchange of ideas and opinions, and is in contrast with the view of public speaking as a contest or a battle.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The verbal and nonverbal signals an audience gives a speaker are called ________.
a. feedback
b. rebuttal
c. opinion
d. noise
a. feedback
Communication styles differ across cultures. For example, research on Native American cultures found that having multiple perspectives on an issue is ________ and competition is ________.
a. unusual, desired
b. divisive, celebrated
c. welcome, discouraged
d. surprising, inevitable
c. welcome, discouraged
People who have communication apprehension in any situation have which of the following?
a. State anxiety
b. Trait anxiety
c. Situational anxiety
d. Increased anxiety
b. Trait anxiety
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