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DC Speech - 1st Semester Final
DC Speech - 1st Semester Final
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Which is one of the greatest fears for most people?
Meeting new people
Speaking up in a meeting or class
Public speaking
All are correct
2
Which idea is a way to brainstorm for topics?
Clustering
Personal inventory
Internet search
All are correct
3
Stealing a speech entirely from a single source and passing it off as one’s own is called...
Detailed Plagiarism
Global Plagiarism
Patchwork Plagiarism
Incremental Plagiarism
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In the Communication Process, the listener...
is the person who is presenting an oral message to a listener.
anything that impedes the communication of a message.
is whatever a speaker communicates to someone else.
receives the speaker’s message.
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What is one unique aspect of the cause-effect pattern?
It can be used for both informative and persuasive speaking.
It only allows for two main points.
It has no overlap with problem / solution.
It does not require sources.
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Which is not a similarity between public speaking and conversations?
Organizing your thoughts logically (e.g. driving directions).
Public speaking requires more formal language
Telling a story of maximum impact
Tailoring your message to your audience
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"To inform my audience about the benefits of music therapy," is an example of what?
Topic
Specific Purpose
General Purpose
Brainstorming
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Which is not a way to analyze a situation?
The Occasion
Physical Characteristics of Your Audience
The Environment
The Size of Audience
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Which is not a difference between public speaking and conversations?
Public speaking requires a different method of delivery
Adapting to listener feedback (confused look).
Public speaking is more highly structured
Public speaking requires more formal language
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In the Communication Process, feedback is...
anything that impedes the communication of a message.
the time and place in which speech communication occurs.
the messages, usually nonverbal, sent from a listener to a speaker.
whatever a speaker communicates to someone else.
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Which type of informative presentation would it be if a person gave their personal experience of going to the ocean?
Describing
Explaining
Defining
Demonstrating
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"Gun control is ridiculous"! Which demographic difference may explain this viewpoint?
Gender composition
Economic Status
Worldview
Education
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Which organizational pattern would explain the cause and effects of natural disasters?
Time-Sequence
Cause-Effect
Spatial Relations
Problem-Solution
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Which demographic difference may explain why grandma doesn't like modern music?
Age
Education
Ethnicity
Gender composition
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Which is a Tip for Formulating the Specific Purpose Statement?
All are correct
Write the Purpose Statement as a complete thought.
Express your Purpose as a Statement, Not as a Question.
Avoid Figurative Language
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"Everyone should buy the new iPhone. It's amazing! Why did my audience appear to tune me out?"
Education
Economic Status
Worldview
Gender Composition
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Which tip for dealing with nerves does not belong?
Acquire Speaking Experience
Imagine Your Audience in Funny Clothes
Think Positively
Know That Most Nervousness is Not Visible
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Which organizational pattern would explain how the game of basketball has changed over time?
Cause-Effect
Problem-Solution
Time-Sequence
Spatial Relations
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"Exercise" is an example of what?
Topic
Brainstorming
Specific Purpose
General Purpose
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Which is not a way to analyze an audience?
Interviews
Stalking
Observation
Informants
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What is one thing you should consider when choosing a topic?
What you want to know more about
What is controversial
What is popular
What is easy
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Can you explain how studying public speaking can prepare you for a future career?
No
Yes
Thinking about my future career hurts my head!
Are we going to talk about public speaking in this class?
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Stealing ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one’s own.
Incremental Plagiarism
Detailed Plagiarism
Patchwork Plagiarism
Global Plagiarism
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Which type of informative speech would define the word "religious"?
Explaining
Describing
Defining
Demonstrating
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What are popular opinions of the time about issues, styles, topics and trends?
Analysis of the Situation
Demographics
Methods for Audience Analysis
Conventional Wisdom
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In the Communication Process, the speaker...
ignores the speaker’s message.
is whatever a speaker communicates to someone else.
receives the speaker’s message.
presents an oral message to a listener.
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Which is not a Principle of Learning?
Build on the Known
Use Sensory Aids
Use Humor and Wit
Feed Your Listeners
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Which is not a way to grab attention?
Startle the audience with an action or extreme statement
Tell a Personal Story
Make a generic statement
Use a Quotation
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Which of the following is NOT an ethical guideline for listening?
Maintain the Free and Open Expression of Ideas
Avoid Prejudging the Speaker
Minimize eye contact to reduce the speaker's nervousness
Be Courteous and Attentive
