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1
All of the following are considered physical aspects of effective communication delivery, except
Vocal variety
Gestures
Speaking posture
Eye contact
2
How many main points should a speech contain?
1-3
3-7
2-5
2-3
3
_________ delivery is when one reads his or her speech word for word.
Impromptu
Extemporaneous
Memorized
Manuscript
4
Using large images for your presentation will help you avoid images that are pixelated.
False
True
5
Proxemics refers to:
Public Space
Social Space
All of the Above
Personal Space
6
The goal of _____________ is to generate as many ideas as possible within a limited amount of time
Audience Analysis
Brainstorming
Brainclouding
Evaluating
7
___________ definition of a word comes from the speaker’s and the audience’s experiences.
Denotative
Informative
None of the above
Connotative
8
A _ speech attempts to change listener's beliefs, attitudes or behaviors.
Informative
Impromptu
Persuasive
Entertainment
9
To be effective in an informative speaking situation, you should be certain that your supporting materials are:
Reliable
Verifiable
Relevant
All of the above
10
An internal summary is a more detailed form of a transition specifically noting what content or topic has been covered
True
False
11
Presentational aids can serve as an excellent form of __________________, helping support speakers' points of view.
News
Evidence
Proof
Information
12
Another word for an internal preview is a(n)
Advanced Organizer
Internal Summary
Conclusion
Signpost
13
All of the following are considered ideal methods to using gestures during a speech, except
Hands out of pockets
Arms at side when not in use
Spontaneous, unforced movement
Hands behind your back
14
How long does a speaker have to “hook” his or her audience in the introduction?
3-5 minutes
5-10 seconds
15-30 seconds
60 seconds
15
It is important to verify your evidence with several sources before including it in your speech.
True
False
16
When using presentation aids, you should NOT:
Have effective graphs and pictures
Use the slides to enhance credibility
Keep slides simple
Speak to the presentation instead of the audience
17
Successful communication requires no forethought or training
False
True
18
Non-refutational form is where a speaker says the benefits and also includes the disadvantages.
True
False
19
The reason that most business professionals use the extemporaneous style of speaking is
You can always rely on your notes
It offers the most flexibility
It's easier than memorizing the presentation
You can create a shorter presentation
20
What is the organization method that has five steps starting with attention getter.
Problem-Solution
Cause-Effect
Pentadic Method
Monroe's Motivated Sequence
21
Parallel structure refers to:
Two speeches occurring simultaneously
Using similar grammatical patterns and wording in main points
Keeping the audience on edge like they are watching gymnastics parallel bar
Two speakers standing side by side
22
Is a physical object an effective presentation aid?
When used appropriately, it can be effective
No, it’s too distracting
Yes, it’s better than a digital presentation aid
Only if the audience is allowed to handle the object
23
When practicing your delivery, it is important to start with _________ of your speech.
Large Segments
Small Segments
Medium Sements
Reading a Manuscript
24
A specific purpose statement is a single phrase that defines precisely what you intend to accomplish in your speech
True
False
25
The purpose of an informative speech is to:
Find sources the audience finds credible even if they aren’t the best
Convince the audience a certain course of action is the best
Provide a narrow view of a topic
Provide an inclusive look at a topic that enhances overall knowledge
26
Define an axiom
a statement that is always false
a belief that most people accept without any real evidence to support it
an old wives tale
a statement that is always true
27
Which of the following describes a quality of a speech that allows an organized and clear message to fit together
Sign Post
Flow
Internal Summary
Transition
28
You should always include some kind of connector between which part of your speech?
Introduction and Body
There should be connectors between all parts of your speech
Main Points
Body and Conclusion
29
Effective conclusions ____
Review main points
Let listeners know you are finishing the speech
Restate the purpose of your speech
Leave listeners thinking critically about your ideas
30
What does the body of a speech consist of?
Main Points
Preview Statement
All of the above
Supporting Material
31
The phrase "Turning now to…" is an example of which of the following connecting devices?
Internal Preview
Attention Getter
Internal Summary
Signpost
32
Why is it so important to organize the speech effectively?
Listeners believe organized speakers are more competent.
It helps listeners understand better.
It motivates listeners to actively engage the material.
It helps listeners remember better.
33
Which of the following facts are true about transitions?
They let the audience know what to expect
They form links to or bridges between points
They are short statements that give advance warning
They are short reviews of the material just covered
34
Visual presentation aids make the speech more understandable and memorable.
True
False
35
When choosing the appropriate topic, the topic must be ____________ to your audience’s interests.
Entertaining
Interesting
Relevant
Meaningful
36
Exploring apps is NOT a good way to find a topic
False
True
37
Once you have developed the main points of the body of the speech, it usually doesn’t matter how they are ordered.
True
False
38
The Linear model of communication explains
Two-way process
receiver decodes the message
One-way process
Sender encodes the message
39
The main point of each slide you create should have a font size of at least ___.
100
75
20
50
40
Communication is necessary for success in what areas of life?
All of the Above
Personal Well Being
Healthy Family Relationships
Career
41
Because the body of a speech is the “meat” and needs more time to develop ideas fully, the introduction should be brief.
True
False
42
Evidence is relevant if:
It has a tendency to make a fact more (or less) probable.
It directly relates to the claim it is supporting.
It includes facts, statistics, quotes and examples.
It is necessary for confirming the action.
43
Which is not the best software to create a presentation aid?
Prezi
Adobe PDF Viewer
Powerpoint
Google Slides
44
Which of the following introduction strategies is the most risky to pull off and should be tested before hand?
Humor
Rhetorical Question
Startling Statement
Quotation
45
Which of the following is NOT a basic pattern of organization?
All of the Above are patterns of organization
Chronological
Spatial
Monroe's Motivated Sequence
46
A video showing only one side of the story can be considered complete evidence.
True
False
47
A _______________________ tells what actually happened.
Hypothetical Illustration
Logical Definition
Factual Illustration
Testimonial
48
When you generalize along racial or ethnic lines you show knowledge and respect for people's culture and identity.
True
False
49
Any time you treat people like they aren't very informed, you send a message that you are more important than they are.
False
True
50
The transactional model of communication assumes..
that noise can be more than something physical
this is a one-way process
People are simultaneously senders and receivers
there is a lack of common vocabulary which makes communicating with people
