Unit 1: The Basics of Public Speaking

Question 1

Persuasion involving emotions.

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 2

The art and science of public speaking.

Accepted Answer

forensics

Question 3

Persuasion using facts, logic, or statistics

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 4

A type of communication where a speaker speaks to a large group of people.

Accepted Answer

public communication

Question 5

The mascot of Carlynton.

Accepted Answer

Cougar

Question 6

A technique that may help to ease your nerves before giving a speech....

Accepted Answer

deep breaths

Question 7

A person giving a speech or relaying information.

Accepted Answer

speaker

Question 8

Persuasion using trustworthiness or credibility is called....

Accepted Answer

ethos (ethical)

Question 9

The city where I used to live.

Accepted Answer

Erie, PA

Question 10

The grade that my daughter is in this year.

Accepted Answer

4th Grade

Question 11

Ancient Greek philosopher who studied and taught public speaking.

Accepted Answer

Aristotle

Question 12

Communication between you and one other person.

Accepted Answer

interpersonal communication

Question 13

A type of evidence, usually involving numbers and percentages.

Accepted Answer

Statistic

Question 14

Verbal and nonverbal responses of an audience to a speaker.

Accepted Answer

Feedback

Question 15

Choose the correct term: standing up for your needs or wants in life.

Accepted Answer

advocacy

Question 16

This diagram was created by Aristotle to depict the communication process.

Accepted Answer

rhetorical triangle

Question 17

The art of speaking and writing effectively.

Accepted Answer

rhetoric

Question 18

The audience and receiver of a message...

Accepted Answer

listener

Question 19

The type of communication where a person communications with his/herself.

Accepted Answer

self-communication

Question 20

A type of evidence involving a celebrity encouraging the purchase of a product.

Accepted Answer

celebrity endorsement

Question 21

The type of media that reaches the largest audience is...

Accepted Answer

mass media

Question 22

Information that a speaker is relaying to his/her audience...

Accepted Answer

message

Question 23

Communication between a small group of people is called...

Accepted Answer

group communication

Unit 1: The Basics of Public Speaking

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Unit 1: The Basics of Public Speaking

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