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Speech Craft Chapters 1-11 and 14-16
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1
What should a speaker do in the event of technology failure preventing them from showing their visual aid?
Show the audience the slides from their laptop
Explain to the audience what is on the slides
Panic!
Reschedule the speech for another time
2
How can a speaker use tone to enhance the effectiveness of their speech?
By adjusting volume, pitch, and rate of speech to match the speech purpose
By using repetition to enhance audience memory
None of the above
By using slang, humor, and anecdotes to connect with the audience
3
Which of the following type of speech support refers to verifiable truths or information?
Statistics
Testimony
Examples
Facts
4
What is consciously or unconsciously choosing to listen to only what is relevant to you and ignoring what is not?
Selective exposure
Selective listening
All of the above
Pretend listening
5
What is the study of vocalics focused on?
The speed of pace of speaking
The speaker's labor to craft, control, or change expressions of feeling
The nonverbal character and expressiveness of the human voice
The way speakers control volume and express confidence with their voice
6
Receiving/attending; understanding; responding/paraphasing/clarifying; & recalling/remembering are the steps of:
Ethical speaking
Ethical listening
Active listening
Preparing a speech
7
How can one reduce public speaking anxiety?
Looking to the audience for support
All of the above
Practicing their speech
Preparing and planning their speech
8
Tina's speech is on navigating the Dewey Decimal organization of the library. What organization pattern might she use?
Temporal
Spatial
Rambling
Topical
9
Name the fallacy: "Meg thee Stallion is promiscuous and a terrible role model. You shouldn't let your kid listen to her"
Red Herring
Ad Hominem
Ad Populum
Slippery Slope Fallacy
10
"Beyonce's 2018 performance stands out as the best Coachella set of all time" is an example of what type of claim
Claim of significance
Claim of policy
Claim of value
Claim of Fact
11
Vee is planning a speech about the mechanics of the first printing press. What informative strategy might they use?
Demonstration
Definition
Narration
Explanation
12
Which of the following is the logical fallact that appeals to the misfortune or plight of another?
Ad Hominem
Ad Misericordiam
Slippery Slope
Ad Populum
13
Stereotypes are over-generalizations about a person or group of people based on assumed characteristics
False
True
14
Which of the following is NOT an appeal to persuasion?
Suggesting to your friends that you should do karaoke this weekend
Asking your friend to play soccer even though you have an exam tomorrow
Writing a letter to Santa asking for specific gifts
Sending in a resignation letter
15
What is occupation specific language used by people in a given field?
Extemporaneous speaking
Slang
Colloquial language
Jargon
16
What is contextual reasoning?
Facts, statistics, testimony, examples and stories that bolster your claims
The kinds of support you may use for a speech given demands/constraints
A preference for something that benefits you or others unequally
Judgements that may or may not depend on facts or knowledge
17
What are the four basic steps of preparing a speech (in order)?
Organize > Practice > Research > Deliver
Research > Organize > Practice > Deliver
None of the above; just wing it!
Choose a topic > Practice > Deliver
18
The main points of your speech should
All of the above
Be "roadmapped" in your introduction
Be organized in a logical fashion
Support the thesis
19
Which of the following is true about high-context cultures?
Both blue and yellow are true
They place more emphasis on bodily expression
They place more emphasis on what is being said
They place more emphasis on the environment and context of speaking
20
Rex begins a toast with "We are gathered here today to celebrate my friend, May." What type of attention getter is this?
Asking a rhetorical question
Telling a joke or story
Acknowledging the speaking situation
Quotation
21
Modulation is:
The sound frequency of a speaker's voice, from low to high
The correct ot accepted way a word sounds
The attempt to vary the volume, pitch, rate, and character of one's voice
The speed of pace of speaking
22
What questions might you ask when evaluating a source for reliability or credibility?
Is the information timely and comprehensive?
What are the author's credentials? Is the info balanced and objective?
All of the above
Does the info provide its source? Do other sources corroborate the info?
23
Selective exposure...
Is when a person attends to some auditory information and ignores others
Suggests people prefer info that supports their views/ignore other info
Involves observing and responding to a speaker's message
Involves nodding and pretending to understand what a speaker is saying
24
Name the fallacy:
All of the above?
Either-Or Fallacy
Ad Misericordiam
Non-Sequitor
25
Which of the following is NOT necessarily an appeal to emotion that is commonly distrusted?
Fear appeals or scare tactics
False advertising or fraud
Appeals to feelings of pride, happiness, anger, or pity
Propaganda
26
Examples are quantitative measures of the amount, size, or number of something.
False
True
27
Logos is the appeal to character or trustworthniess.
True
False
28
Lou cannot focus in his meeting because he is worried about a project he forgot to do. This is an example of...
External noise
Pretend listening
Selective listening
Internal noise
29
An example can be...
All of the above
A hypothetical description of an imaginary scenario
Short and anecdotal
The creation of a mental image or picture in the minds of audiences
30
Which of the following is NOT one of the three general speech purposes?
To celebrate, honor, or mourn
To persuade
To inform
To describe
31
Internal noise is anything in the communication environment that one can sense or feel that distracts from a message.
False
True
32
The advantage of extemporaneous delivery over other methods is that it requires less planning, preparation, and research
False
True
33
The following is an example of...
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
A Syllogism
Aristotle's rhetorical triangle
Circular Logic Fallacy
34
A speaker sharing the experiences of cancer patients in a speech at a fundraising event is an example of a:
Expert testimony
Hypothetical example
Lay testimony
Personal testimony
35
What is the definition of persuasion?
The process of influencing others to do, think, or believe something
Influencing someone to do/think something by threats or unwarranted emotion
A request made to another person in attempt to influence them
A reasoned claim, or series of claims, supported by evidence
36
The last page on your APA outline is a list of the sources you consulted while preparing your speech. This is called a:
Bibliography
Quotes list
Works cited
Source list
37
Name the fallacy: "I don't need to take public speaking because I never want to go into politics!"
Either-Or Fallacy
Red Herring and Non-Sequitor
Bandwagon
Ad Populum
38
Which of the following word choice techniques evoke a mental image of something in the audience members' minds?
Repetition and rhythm
Concrete imagery
Biased language
Jargon
39
Amy is planning a speech on how the Olympics have changed over time. What organization pattern might they use?
Problem-solution
Temporal
Narrative
Topical
40
Your professor is speaking at a communication conference. How might she establish credibility in her introduction?
All of the above
Explain that she got there by plane
Show the audience she has considered them while creating her speech
Tell them she has a B.A. in Communication and is in a Master's program
41
"Colleges should strive to expand mental health services for students" is an example of which type of claim?
Claim of value
Claim of virtue
Claim of fact
Claim of policy
42
"Contrary to popular belief Tonya Harding didn't plan the attack of Nancy Carrigan" is an example of what type of claim?
Claim of morals
Claim of value
Claim of policy
Claim of fact
43
"The study of the ways in which speaking and writing influence people to do or think what the otherwise wouldn't" is ...
Propaganda
Invention
Rhetoric
Coersion
44
"Invention" in rhetoric refers to...
a habit of mind and body that is cultivated to make something; a craft
the ability to make up facts, even if they arent backed up by proof
Process of discovering materials/arguments that work well for the message
the final step in the speech research process
45
Restating someone else's thoughts in your own words is called quoting.
True
False
46
What is implicit bias?
A bias that is based on logical reasoning and evidence
Correct assumptions about certain identity groups
An intentionally formed and expressed bias or prejudice
A bias or prejudice that is present but not consciously held
47
What is the function of presentation aids?
To calm multiple senses
To foster goodwill
To provide mental breaks for the audience
To encourage retention and recalling
48
Name the fallacy: "Avatar grossed over two billion dollars at the box office, so there's no way it could be bad!"
Non-Sequitor
Bandwagon
Red Herring
Ad Populum
49
The definition of the term "style" has expanded to include one's personhood and how they present themselves to the world
True
False
50
Fran watches a pres. debate and only remembers the arguments the candidate she supports said. This is an example of...
Selective exposure
External noise
Pretend Listening
Selective listening
51
Bo's speech is about the creative process of Beyonce's Coachella performance. What informative strategy might he use?
Narration
Demonstration
Explanation
Definition
52
Which is true of informative speaking?
It aims to provide new information or novel ways of thinking about a topic
Aims to provide the history of a topic
It aims to change the audience's beliefs, attitudes, and values
It can be subjective in nature
53
What are gestures?
The feelings of the speaker as they are expressed in delivery
The ways in which a speaker adjusts their pitch to convey meaning
Movements of the head, hands, or arms to communicate an idea or a feeling
Symbolic movements of the hands that match particular ideas
54
Which of the following are common mistakes speakers make when creating visual aids?
Making visual aids too small; and audio clips too quiet
Relying too heavily on the slides
All of the above
Using hard-to-read fonts
55
Lyn gives a speech detailing the instrumentation of Beyonce's Homecoming album. What informative strategy might she use?
Definition
Description
Explanation
Narrative
56
What is audience disposition?
How the audience feels about you/your topic/the occasion for your speaking
The group of beliefs shared by everyone in an audience
A moment in which the audience/speaker recognize that they are alike
How the audience remembers your speech
57
Why should a speaker use the K.I.S.S. method?
To avoid talking over the heads of the audience members
To avoid making the audience feel as if they are being coerced
To avoid the need to use abstractions
To avoid overwhelming the audience
58
Name the fallacy:
Red Herring
Straw Person
Bandwagon
Non-Sequitor
59
Identification is
The connection between beliefs, attitudes, and values
The mixed feelings we share about our inherent separateness
The shared sense of identity/common ground between two or more people
Flattery
60
Articulation is concerned with:
How you move your mouth when speaking to pronounce words in a clear manner
The attempt to vary the volume, pitch, rate, and character of one's voice
Speaking quickly or slowly, or pausing to convey mood
The loudness of a speaker's voice
61
What is the process of studying an audience before, during, and after a speech?
Topic selection
Audience analysis
Surveys
Demographics
62
Name the fallacy: "Turn this song off before I break your radio."
Slippery Slope
Ad Baculum
Ad Hominem
Either-Or Fallacy
63
Which of the following is "a deeply held core belief"?
Feeling
Attitude
Behavior
Value
64
Tyrus is planning a speech on activities that may lead to chronic knee pain. What organization pattern might he use?
Temporal
Topical
Problem-solution
Cause-effect
65
Name the fallacy:
Straw Person Fallacy
Ad Baculum
Either-Or Fallacy
Ad Hominem
66
What is a single statement that expresses the central idea or topic and indirectly presents the purpose of a speech?
Outline
Informative speaking
Roadmap
Thesis
67
Match the numbers to the element of the Toulmin model:
1) Claim, 2) Data, 3) Warrant
1)Data, 2) Claim, 3) Warrant
1) Claim, 2) Warrant, 3) Data
1) Data, 2) Warrant, 3) Claim
68
What freedom is protected in the First Amendment?
Protection against double jeopardy
The right to bear arms
Freedom to engage in civil disobedience
Freedom of the press
69
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a "speaking situation"?
Reason for giving a speech
Your personal feelings about your speech topic
Audience demographics
Space/place of a speech
