Carla has decided that by the time she is done with her presentation she wants her audience to replace all of their fruits and vegetables with organic varieties. With this, she has created a __________. A) central idea Show
Anil plans to let his audience members know
the four things they should do to get a better grade on the ACT. By doing this, he has identified the ________ of his speech.A) specific purpose For Miao’s outline, she needs to further subdivide her supporting points. She should identify these by using ____.A) Arabic numerals Monique plans to keep her presentation simple and informal to match her audience’s needs. Her choice is what makes up the ____ of her speech.A) context A speaker should establish eye contact with the audience __________.A) at the conclusion of the speech The primary objective of most class lectures and corporate seminars is to __________.A) direct Audience analysis should take place __________.A) at the completion of a speech Rather than
create their own speeches, the students in Ms. Reynold’s speech class recite famous speeches to practice their technique. The class is using the art of ________.A) rhetoric The _______ model focuses on communication as a simultaneous process.A) transactive C) linear
The environment in which a speech occurs is known as the _______.A) variable C) code The interactive model of communication added which two elements to the linear formula?A) encoding and decoding _____ is anything that interferes with the transference of
a message.A) An interruption C) Feedback Michael feels comfortable using slang with his co-workers, but not in a presentation to the directors, representing which aspect of conversation vs public speaking? The process of presenting a message to an audience, regardless of the size of the audience, is known as ________.A) rhetoric What is shown to be the number one skill that both an entry-level employee and a corporate leader should have in order to succeed in the workplace?A) technical writing capability Which of the following comparisons between pubic speaking and conversation is accurate?A) Conversation contains more clearly defined roles
for the speaker and the audience than public speaking. The ________ model of communication is represented by a simple transfer of meaning from a sender to a receiver.A) linear A speaker who is dealing with a headache is facing _____ noise.A) primary Another name for the circular model of communication is the _________ model.A) elocution Nadia needed to be in the main conference room at the library at 10:00 a.m. to present her speech.
These details are part of the ____ of her speech.A) context In medieval Europe, ____ were the most polished public speakers and people would gather to listen to them.A) clergy When someone delivers a speech that has already been made famous by another person, it is known as the art of
________.A) elocution __________ is the expression of emotions through posture, gestures, facial expression and voice.A) Public speaking Which of the following words best describes a speech that is designed to inform?A) reinforce
The purpose of an after-dinner speech that makes light of the evening's activities is to _________.A) illustrate Carolyn's specific purpose is "At the end of my speech, the audience will want to visit the counseling facilities on campus." The purpose of her speech is to
_____.A) entertain By sharing a story of your own experiences with the audience, you create supporting material that is _______.A) abstract Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion ______.A) before developing the outline According to the text, the best way to rehearse a speech is ________.A) to repeat it over and over until it is memorized Consistent survey results show that the
most anxiety-producing experience people face is ______.A) fear of death Whenever she feels nervous, Jane's Maria's hands begin to shake and her knees quiver. These symptoms are the result of _______.A) her brain trying to help her alleviate stress A characteristic or general tendency that a person has is known as a(n) _________.A) elocution Evidence shows people feel most nervous about giving a speech __________.A) while they are giving the speech Which communication apprehension style represents people who have a generally positive approach to communicating in public?A) inflexible Joe has given so many presentations to the salesforce that he is not even aware if he feels nervous or not. Which style of communication apprehension does he portray?A)
insensitive Whenever she has to give a speech, Natalie's heart races as she starts the speech but soon settles down as she continues. This demonstrates the _____ style of communication apprehension.A) average Which of the following is NOT an appropriate suggestion to help build
confidence in a speaker?A) memorize your presentation Kylie has developed a comprehensive outline that includes transitional phrases, signposts, and summaries. What has she done to help build her confidence?A) procrastinated How
should a speaker handle the introduction in order to minimize nervousness?A) keep it to one sentence Which of these is the BEST suggestion for practicing a speech?A) talk to a mirror It is very common for a nervous speaker to take breaths that are _________.A) slow and steady The text suggests several ways to channel nervous energy. Which of these is NOT one of those ways?A) cross and uncross your legs to enhance circulation A learning community or study group is a good way for a speaker to find _______.A) a trait An individual who has a lot of experience with public speaking is more likely to _________.A) fixate on his or her fear of speaking Three factors interact to create anxiety. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?A) the speaker’s view of the speaking assignment Sweaty palms, a quivering voice, and shaking knees can be looked
at as positive responses when you realize that __________.A) it is your body’s way of helping you More and more researchers agree that communication apprehension may have a _______ basis.A) psychological Anxiety that is triggered by the specific incidence of having to give a speech is called a _____.A) need Which of the following statements is a good thing to keep in mind when trying to make your anxiety work for you? A) You can rename anxiety to tame it. Terri’s history teacher has assigned her a speech for next Tuesday. During which part of her speech will she feel the LEAST anxious?A) when she receives the assignment Tyler’s heart is always racing as he presents a speech and it tends to race
throughout the entire presentation. He is experiencing the _____ style of communication apprehension.A) replaceable Josh has a generally positive approach to public speaking. This is an example of the _____ style of communication apprehension.A) confrontational Which of the following is not a benefit of understanding your style of communication apprehension? A) it might be a genetic trait, you can take steps to counteract the anxiety To help minimize apprehension, a speech topic should be ___________.A) something you are passionate about According to communication researcher, Melanie Booth-Butterfield, a good way for a speaker to manage apprehension is to _________.A) know the introduction and conclusion of the speech Monica needs to practice her speech. Which of the following activities will best help her to do this?A) Sitting in front of a mirror to practice her speech Which of the following is NOT a tip for channeling your nervous energy as you wait to speak? A) Sit still and keep your
legs crossed Before she went on stage to speak, Jessica told herself “I can do this. I know the material. I am well prepared.” What confidence building technique is she using?A) Positive visualization Jennifer is very anxious about her presentation. Which of the following should she do to alleviate her fear?A) take shallow breaths The main benefit of learning positive approaches to help with the fear of public speaking is that ________.A) you can learn how to make your nervousness
work for you When your brain switches to the fight-or-flight mode as a result of anxiety, you are likely to notice that you are ______.A) breathing more rapidly Caroline pushes her hair behind her ears throughout her entire presentation, which is something she used to do in preschool when singing with a group. Her habit is an example of a _____.A) state When she got out of bed on the morning of her presentation, Bryssa Kelly felt sick to her stomach and was so anxious she could hardly get ready for work. Her feelings are an example of a(n)
_______.A) trait Jack felt like he was shaking from head to toe the entire time he was talking to the class. Yet his classmates said he didn't appear nervous at all. Which aspect of understanding anxiety did Jack learn?A) You can make your anxiety go away. According to research, which of the following people should be feeling the MOST nervous about their speech they have to give?A) Genevieve's teacher just told her she will be speaking to the class next Friday. For FatimaMegan, public speaking generates a high level of anxiety, which motivates her to spend a lot of time preparing her speech and do her best. What communication apprehension style does FatimaMegan exhibit?A) average A communication apprehension style that is _______ shows the highest heart rate when speaking in
public.A) inflexible Jenna knows that she feels the most nervous during the introduction of a speech, so she makes sure to breathe evenly and calmly to maintain her composure. This most likely shows that Jenna understands __________.A) that her anxiety is genetic More experienced speakers are likely to demonstrate the _________ style of communication apprehension.A) inflexible The _____ style of communication apprehension is characterized by a generally positive approach to speaking in public.A) confrontational Jake's father and grandfather both have large coin collections and Jake started collecting when he was five years old. For his speech class, he will be talking about starting a coin collection. What element of building confidence is he using?A) being organized By being very familiar with the
conclusion of your speech, you will be able to ________.A) select an appropriate topic A speaker should use positive visualization techniques __________.A) once the speech is complete One way for a listener to give support to a speaker is to __________.A) avoid eye contact The beliefs, values, and moral principles which people use to determine what is right
and wrong are known as ____.A) opinions Ethical public speaking is inherently centered on _________.A) your specific purpose How did author Susan Isaacs respond to the firing of talk-radio host Don Imus?A) She was critical of his ethics, but defended his right
to free speech. The first organization formed to protect the people's right to free speech was the ___________.A) American Federation of Labor False speech that harms another person is the definition of _________.A) libel What did OprahWinfrey's attorneys use as their argument in her defense against four Texas cattlemen following her statement about "mad cow disease?"A) Her statement was a form of free speech. Hitler's speeches to the German people regarding genocide were _________, which made him an unethical speaker.A) socially responsible
____________ is defined as the willingness of a speaker to listen to opposing views and learn about different values and beliefs.A) Assimilation When former President George W. Bush told the American public that Iraq was getting nuclear fuel from Africa-even though that claim had been discredited-he was violating which component of ethical speaking?A) honesty Nelson feels so pressured to produce an amazing speech that he has taken a speech word-for-word from a famous author to use as his own. This is an example of ________.A) assimilation When you rely too heavily on the vocabulary found in a source or fail to give adequate information in a citation, it is an
example of _________.A) pandering Based on studies by The Center for Academic Integrity, _____ of college students admit to having cheated at least once.A) 10% As part of his speech on AIDS, Jonah told the audience that a person must be infected with the HIV virus in order to develop AIDS. How should Jonah
credit the source of this information?A) He should list the source in his bibliography. Which of the following is NOT necessary when incorporating an oral citation into a speech?A) title of the resource A speaker's believability is known as his or her _______.A) character An example of a basically universal ethical value would be the way ___________.A) management professionals work cohesively with employees Which of the following is an exampleof someone practicing good ethics? A) Richard decided to commitinsurance fraud. Don Imus was released from his talk-radio duties after his unethical comments regarding _______.A) the Rutgers University women's basketball team The _____ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows for freedom of speech.A) Fifth The ____ Act of 1798 enacted punishment for anyone who spoke out against the government.A) Patriot After the Supreme Court narrowed the definition of slander, the only way a public official could recover damages from slander was if he or she proved _________.A) "innocent until guilty" The Communications Decency Act of 1996 was designed to impose penalties for ___________.A) false advertising Civil rights groups viewed the Patriot Act as _____.A) an abuse of
the rights of the American people Maria is worried about telling her audience that she believes her thoughts on abortion are more correct than those of others. What is the ethical way for Maria to handle this?A) Maria should avoid telling the audience her views. Hillary has discovered that the environmental agency she is supporting uses animals for testing. How should she handle this information in her upcoming presentation?A) Hillary can avoid discussing the information since she was not aware of it until now. When a speaker allows for accommodation of his or her audience, it communicates _____ to the audience.A) dishonesty When former President Bill Clinton declared, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman . . ," he was
violating which aspect of being an ethical speaker?A) accommodation Nicole found a quote of President Kennedy's speech so inspiring that she used the quote within her own speech. Unfortunately, she only changed a few key words of the quote and failed to acknowledge her source. This is an example of ________.A) plagiaphrasing A bibliography is an example of a(n) __________.A) summary The Greek rhetorician Aristotle used the term ____ to refer to a speaker's credibility.A) logos When Connie realized that the proposal she had been working on for six months was actually
going to cause her company to lose money, she immediately told her boss. Connie's action shows her strong sense of _______.A) reputation The First Amendment provides for the right to ______.A) vote What role did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison play in the Sedition Act?A) They made
sure it was ratified by Congress. Speech that presented a "clear and present danger" to the nation was ruled unlawful by the U.S. Supreme court during ______.A) the September 11th terrorist attacks During the last half of the 20 th century, the U.S. Supreme Court has tried to _____ the right to free speech.A) limit During the last half of the 20 th century, the U.S. Supreme Court has tried to _____ the right to free speech.A) limit In his speech,
a presidential candidate told the audience that his opponent had cheated her state out of a pension fund when he was governor. He was later criticized for making false accusations. The candidate is guilty of _________.A) accommodation Who was responsible for the lawsuit filed against Oprah Winfrey following comments she made on her show regarding mad cow disease?A) the Beef Council What was the outcome of the lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey following her comments about mad cow disease?A) Oprah was convicted of slander and negligence.
The implementation of the Patriot Act_________.A) broadened investigative powers of government agencies White House correspondent Helen Thomas was dismissed from her duties following her response regarding ___________.A) mad cow disease In the early 1950s, senator Joseph McCarthy failed to use sound evidence and reasoning when he claimed that__________.A) the U.S. flag should be allowed to be burned as an act of free speech Morgan Spurlock received poor reviews for his speech regarding his Super Size Me movie at a Philadelphia high school. What did Spurlock fail to do?A) work from an organized outline After he realized
that the majority of his audience was from India, Ken adjusted his speech on the cattle population to show respect for their sacred animal. This is an example of _________.A) slander Molly was so intrigued by the vocabulary in the reference book that she incorporated the same vocabulary into her report and failed to credit her source. This is an example of _______.A)
libel All of the following items should be credited if used in a speech EXCEPT _________.A) widely known information The first stage in the listening process is to ___ a sound.A) understand When Farisi saw how sloppily the speaker was dressed, she immediately dismissed anything he was about to say. Her response is an example of ______.A) critical listening While most people talk at a rate of about 125 words a minute, you have the ability to listen to up to ____ words a minute.A) 700 Laura is worried that her philosophy class will have so many new concepts that she won't be able to understand it all. Her concern is an example of _____.A) an inference When listening, if you make an attempt to feel what the speaker is feeling, you are listening ______.A) for pleasure In his classic study, Ralph Nichols determined that a good listener is more likely to listen for _____.A) facts A(n) ______-oriented listener is comfortable listening to others express feelings and emotions.A) time While listening
to the speaker's presentation, Jared listened for the main ideas and then tried to mentally summarize what the speaker was saying into a phrase that might fit on a bumper sticker. What technique did Jared use to help him be an active listener?A) resorting _______ is the mental process of making judgments about the conclusions that are presented in anything you see, hear, or read.A)
Working memory Mallory was using a(n) __________ when she decided to take the bus instead of the train because she heard that the train was always late.A) belief The process of drawing a conclusion from evidence within the logical framework of an
argument is known as _______.A) inference The words, images and nonverbal cues a speaker uses to relay a message are known as _______.A) nonverbal communication There are two fundamental goals for a good speech-it should be effective and it should be _______.A) appropriately timed The minister relies heavily on emotional testimony to urge his listeners to donate to his church and some of his congregation finds this unacceptable. The minister is using a type of ________.A) plagiarism The word criticism comes from the Greek word meaning to _______.A)
relate Research shows that most people can recall about ___ of a message they heard twenty-four hours earlier.A) 80% In which stage of the listening process do you focus on a sound?A) understand The working memory theory
of listening says that we sometimes don't listen well because __________.A) we are distracted by psychological and physiological noise During the Monday morning lecture, Linda was more concerned with what she was making for
dinner than with what the professor had to say. Which barrier to effective listening is she dealing with?A) information overload According to your text, one expert estimates that up to ____ of the emotional content of a speech is delivered by nonverbal cues.A) 25% A mindful listener is one
who is ________.A) unaware of paying attention According to the textbook, a typical student spends at least ___ of his or her communication time listening.A) 11% Which type of listening style is more likely to include skepticism
about what is being said?A) time-oriented When Trevor told his audience that water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit at sea level, he was using ___ to support his topic.A) an inference ____ is the formal system of rules applied to reach a rational conclusion.A) Slander The process of using a method or standards to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of a message is known as ________.A) critical listening For his presentation on the six mayoral candidates, Josh placed six American flags on the stage behind him. These flags act as ____ for his
speech.A) feedback Instead of telling Thomas that he should have spoken louder when explaining his handouts, Jennifer mentioned to him that his handouts were not helpful in making his point clear. Which aspect of feedback is missing?A) be constructive C) be realistic Your
gestures were distracting and awkward. This feedback is not ______.A) sensitive C) aware The most important critic of any speech is ______.A) your audience Which of the following is considered to be one of the most important tools for effective delivery?Sustained eye contact with your audience is one of the most important tools toward effective delivery.
What is the minimum number of times you should rehearse your presentation?Assuming that you're delivering a standard business or sales presentation that runs anywhere from 20-45 minutes, you should strive to rehearse every slide from start to finish at least 10 times. Give yourself at least ten days ahead of time to devote one practice session a day.
Which type of delivery involves the speaker writing out the text of the speech and then reading it?Manuscript delivery takes all of that research, organization, and outlining work and then uses it to WRITE OUT THE SPEECH so it looks just like paper. Then, the speaker reads the speech off of the paper.
Why is it important to stay within the time limit of the speech?It's important to stay within your allotted time if you want to show respect for your audience and those who invited you to speak. Additionally, you'll lose the audience's attention if you go over time or cut it too close. If you're speaking for an hour, by minute 58, the audience is getting antsy for a wrap up.
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