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when making a multimedia presentation, you should 2022 As you listen to a speech about campus crime, you relate the speaker’s ideas to your own knowledge, goals, and experience. According to your textbook, you are filtering the speech through your own A. frame of reference. - Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history of chocolate: I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico as a drink by the Aztecs. II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs. III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s. IV. Chocolate’s popularity and uses continue to expand today. In what type of order are the main points organized? A. causal - Problem-solution order is MOST APPROPRIATE for organizing which type of speech? A. acceptance - According to your textbook, what is the MOST IMPORTANT early step in the process of developing a successful speech? A. creating a preliminary bibliography C. formulating the specific purpose - As Benita approached the podium, loud voices from the hallway filled the room. Before beginning her speech, she asked someone in the back of the room to close the door. In this case, Benita was dealing with A. stage fright. - All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction EXCEPT A. establish credibility and goodwill. B. support your main points. - “To inform my audience that the National Football League’s video replay system should be adopted by college football in order to eliminate officiating errors” is a poor specific purpose statement for an INFORMATIVE SPEECH because A. it is phrased in figurative language. C. the stated goal is persuasive rather than informative. - If you were to give an INFORMATIVE SPEECH and your Specific Purpose was: "To persuade my audience to be more accepting of international students.” and your Central Idea was: “An international student’s accent, use of English, and cultural customs should be accepted rather than criticized.” What mistakes (IF any) might you have made? A. None the SP & CI are fine. - The most effective order of main points in a speech depends above all on your topic, purpose, and A. audience. - “The value of a classic car is determined by its condition, its rarity, and its desirability to collectors” is an example of a A. speech goal. - According to your textbook, a(n) ending is a conclusion that builds force until reaching a peak of power and intensity A. crescendo - As you present your speech, you notice that many of your listeners have interested looks on their faces and are nodding their heads in agreement with your ideas. According to your textbook, these reactions by your listeners are called A. interference. - "Let’s take a moment to recap. To this point we have seen that scientists have made important discoveries about the terrain of Mars, including its channels, basins, and polar caps. Now let’s move on from the terrain of Mars and look at the planet’s atmosphere." According to your textbook, what type(s) of connective(s) were used? A. internal summary - Which organizational pattern would probably be MOST EFFECTIVE for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience about the major geographical regions of Mexico?” A. causal - When the general purpose of your speech is to ____________, you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer A.
inform - Public speakers who seek to communicate with listeners from cultures other than their own need to take special care to avoid in their speeches. What is this called? A. vocalized pauses - Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to reinforce the central idea in a speech conclusion? A. speed up your rate of delivery B. refer back to the introduction ("circular device") - Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should ALWAYS A. startle the audience. C. relate the topic to the audience. - According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the MOST EFFECTIVE way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the lectern is A. asking someone to lower the
lights. D. looking directly at the audience without saying a word - As Christopher delivered his speech, he noticed that some members of his audience looked confused as he explained one of his main points. As a result, he slowed down and explained the point again. In this case, Christopher was A. dealing with external interference. E. adapting to audience feedback. - Example: "Imagine that you are on a deserted island—palm trees sway in the breeze, the warm sun is on your face, and the smell of tropical flowers is in the air. Suddenly, the sound of distant drums breaks your euphoria. What do you do—panic? What would you do if you found yourself in such a situation?" What kind of supporting material is this? A. peer testimony - Which of the following statistical measures corresponds to what is popularly called “the average”? A. the medial - According to your textbook, saying “dunno” instead of “don’t know” is an error in A. accent. - Each of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a tip for using statistics EXCEPT: A. use statistics sparingly. E. avoid using statistics found on the Internet - The study of bodily motion and gestures is part of a subject called A. cybernetics. - The middle number in a group of numbers arranged from highest to lowest is called the: A. module - According to your textbook, when people in one region of the country say “warter,” while people in another region of the country say “water,” the difference is a matter of A. inflection. - Speaking extemporaneously A. is completly memorized. B. is adaptable to more situations than is speaking from manuscript. - According to your textbook, saying “pas-ghetti” instead of “spaghetti” is an error in A. articulation. - Directions in an outline to help a speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech is called: A. presentation cues - According to your textbook, outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps you judge whether A. your main points are properly balanced. - According to your textbook, when evaluating statistics you should ask whether they A. are from a reliable source. - A __________ speech is "carefully prepared and rehearsed speech which is given from brief notes." A. rehearsed - Which of the following should NOT be included in an outline? A. copies of your visual aid (for example: PowerPoint slides) A. copies of your visual aid (for example: PowerPoint slides) - Ben administered a survey on "favorite ice cream flavors." He found that chocolate was the most popular choice with 30 of 50 participants choosing it over vanilla or strawberry. The statistical measure described here could be called the: A. meridian - A speech title should A. attract the attention of the audience. - When a speaker's non-verbal communication is inconsistant (also called "incongruent") with their words, the audience will MORE likely believe the speaker's A. words B. non-verbal communication - "Conversational quality” in speech delivery means that the A. speech sounds spontaneous even though it has been rehearsed. A. speech sounds spontaneous even though it has been rehearsed. - Examples are especially helpful as supporting materials because they A. personalize your ideas. A. personalize your ideas. - In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience? A. a politician presenting a campaign speech - Each of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for effective INFORMATIVE speaking EXCEPT A. personalize your ideas. C. persuade your audience to take action on an issue. - According to your textbook, what are the three PRIMARY factors to consider when assessing an audience’s disposition toward a speech topic? A. gender, knowledge, and opinions D. knowledge, interest, and attitude - In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n) A. advocate - If you were giving a persuasive speech on the subject of mandatory retirement, the MOST important factor to consider when analyzing your audience would MOST LIKELY be its A. economic standing. - As your
textbook explains, visual aids are MOST effective when they are displayed D. only while the speaker is discussing them. - “To inform my audience about the pillars of faith in Islam” is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) A. concept. - When used as a visual aid in a speech, a video A. should
be carefully edited to show exactly what the speaker wants. - To say that people usually want to hear about things that are meaningful to them is to say that people are A. empathic. - According to your textbook, visual aids are most effective when they are A. explained clearly. - When giving an informative speech, you should take special care to A. define complex terms or translate technical information into everyday language. A. define complex terms or translate technical information into everyday language. - As the size of your audience increases, your presentation should usually become more A. formal. - A questionnaire item that gives the respondent the widest freedom in answering is called a(n) A. inductive question. - According to your textbook, the questions listeners ask when judging an informative speech include A. Is the information communicated clearly? - Which of the following is a factor to consider in SITUATIONAL audience analysis? A. gender C. attitude (disposition) toward the topic - The process by which a speaker seeks to create a bond with listeners by emphasizing common values, goals, and experiences is referred to as by communication scholars. A. framing - As Amanda analyzed the audience for her speech about organic foods, she focused on such things as their gender, age, and cultural background. In doing so, she was engaging in _______________ audience analysis. A. situational - When making a multimedia presentation, you should A. limit yourself to showing charts,
graphs,photographs, and drawings. B. be prepared to give your speech even if the equipment malfunctions - If you were constructing an audience-analysis questionnaire and wanted to learn the STRENGTH of your listeners’ attitudes for or against animal research, which of the following would be the best kind of question to ask? A. demographic question - (Choose the BEST answer.) The ____________________ will usually dictate how long a speech should be. A. size of the audience - If your specific purpose statement were “To inform my audience how to make authentic South American empanadas,” you would probably organize your speech in order A. illustrative - If you can’t identify the author of a document on the Internet, your textbook recommends that you A. look up the year the document was published C. try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document. - Audience centered speakers seek to use inclusive language. Which of these is NOT an example of that? A. Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. A. Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. - The MAJOR reason Monroe’s motivated sequence is such an effective way of organizing persuasive speeches that seek action from listeners is because it A. is limited to six steps. C. follows the process of human thinking. - Which of the following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriately? A. use
language appropriate to the topic - “We must come to realize that we are responsible not only for preparing you for the world, but for preparing the world for you” is an example of A. simile. - “The flickering light of the fire revealed the fearful faces of the campers” is an example of A. metaphor. - The three types of questions that give rise to persuasive speeches are questions of A. opinion, fact, and policy. C. fact, value, and policy - Of all the kinds of speechmaking,__________________ speaking is the most complex and the most challenging. A. after-dinner - Which is NOT an example of PERSUASIVE communication? A. An architectural firm recommending adoption of its building plan. C. A lawyer explaining the details of a plea bargaining agreement to her client. - A(n) ____________________ is a summary of a magazine or research article, written by someone other than the original author A. citation - Each of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking EXCEPT A. use language clearly. D. use language technically. - The denotative meaning of a word is A. what the word suggests or implies. E. its literal or dictionary meaning. - What are the three criteria discussed in your textbook for assessing the soundness of documents found on the Internet? A. length, accuracy, and graphics E. authorship, sponsorship, and recency - Which is NOT a step in Monroe's Motivated Sequence? A. need step - "Government of the people, by the people, for the people” is an example of A. alliteration. - According to your textbook, persuasion is a psychological process in which listeners engage in a __________________ with the speaker A. mental dialogue - Regardless of whether your aim is to encourage passive agreement or immediate action, you must deal with three basic issues whenever you discuss a question of policy. They are A. cause, effect, and practicality. D. need, plan, and practicality. - Phrases such as “dry as a bone,” “clear as a bell,” “dark as night,” and “smart as a whip” should be avoided in speeches because they are A. abstract. - The connotative meaning of a word is A. its dictionary definition. D. what the word suggests or implies. - The ___________________ is that portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade A. core
audience - According to your textbook, skilled listeners do not try to absorb a speaker’s every word. Rather, they focus on three major aspects of a speech. Which is NOT one of these. A. main points. - According to your textbook,________________ plagiarism occurs when a speaker copies word for word from two or more sources A. global - (T/F) People spend more time speaking than in any other communication activity - As your textbook makes clear, speechmaking carries heavy ethical responsibilities because it is a form of A. privilege. - Sarah is listening to her roommate to provide emotional support in a time of distress. According to your textbook, Sarah is engaged in ___________________ listening A. critical - All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking EXCEPT A. be honest in what you say. E. show that you are a good researcher - As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language because such language A. demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked. - (T/F) Even when we are listening carefully, we usually grasp only about 50% percent of what we hear - Giving excessive attention to the details of a speech is an example of A. listening "too hard" - Although most people speak at a rate of 120 to 150 words a minute, the brain can process words at a rate of A. less than 100 words per minute. C. 400 to 800 words per minute. - As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when A. selecting the topic for your speech. - Which of the following is included among the four major causes of poor listening discussed in your textbook? A. trying to remember everything the speaker says - (T/F) After Quiz #5 you will be done with all of your quizzes for R110! - According to your textbook, the ethical obligations of listeners include A. judging the speaker on the basis of his or her delivery. - To avoid plagiarism when using information from an Internet document in your speech, your textbook recommends that you keep a record of A. the title of the document. - Because speechmaking is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak A. concisely. - The difference between the speed at which the speaker speaks and the rate at which a listener processes language is called A. cognitive dissonance - According to your textbook,___________________ plagiarism occurs when the speech as a whole is ethical but the speaker fails to give credit for particular quotations and paraphrases A. incremental - In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against A. the frame of reference of the audience. B. a set of ethical guidelines or standards. - Listening for a speaker’s evidence, you should keep an ear out for its A. sufficiency. What are recommended practices when practicing a speech using presentation technology?What are some key points to remember when practicing using presentation technology? You should address the audience and not the screen. You should allow extra time for rehearsal. You should practice with the mouse or keyboard so you won't have to fumble or look down much to advance your slides.
Which of the following are considered good or effective reasons to use a presentation aid during a speech?Presentation aids can fulfill several functions: they can serve to improve your audience's understanding of the information you are conveying, enhance audience memory and retention of the message, add variety and interest to your speech, and enhance your credibility as a speaker.
When giving a speech of presentation you should usually explain why the recipient is being given his or her award?When giving a speech of presentation, you should usually tell why the recipient is receiving the award, explain the purpose and criteria of the award, and limit your remarks to four or five minutes. An acceptance speech gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.
Which of the following are guidelines for effective use of text on presentation technology slides?Which of the following are guidelines for effective use of text on presentation technology slides? Limit text to under 6 lines. Use key words only. Ted gave a speech to class that included several visual aids.
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