Speech Final

29 August 2022
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A form of communication between two people is called
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dyadic communication.
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All communication events include
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a source and a message
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An effective speech should be organized around ______ main points.
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two or three
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Each of the following is a successful strategy for gaining public-speaking confidence except
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personalizing the speech evaluation.
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Outlines are based on the principle of
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coordination and subordination.
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The audience's response to a message is referred to as
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feedback.
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The demographic characteristics of an audience include
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the ratio of males to females, racial and ethnic representation, and age variations.
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To inform, to persuade, and to mark a special occasion are the three types of
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general purposes.
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Which of the following is not one of the five canons of rhetoric?
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persuasion
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Which of the following represents the process a message goes through when it is received and interpreted?
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source β†’ encoding β†’ receiver β†’ decoding
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Active listening is
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a focused, purposeful multistep process.
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An ethical speaker is conscious of ________ values.
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the speaker's and the audience's
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Construction noise or competing conversations are examples of
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external distractions.
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Critical listeners evaluate evidence in terms of
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accuracy, reputation, and credibility of the source.
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Distractions to listening can originate
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with both A and B.
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For each source, alert audience members to
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both A and B.
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If a source used in a speech requires credit in written form, it also
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should be acknowledged orally as another person's work.
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If a source used in a speech requires credit in written form, it also
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should be acknowledged orally as another person's work.
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Paying attention to information that is important to us, being interested in information that touches our own experiences and backgrounds, and sorting and filtering new information based on what we already know are key elements of
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selective perception.
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Presenting a "cut-and-paste" of someone else's material as your own is called
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plagiarism.
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Which of the following is a Greek word meaning character?
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ethos
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Brief stories of interesting, humorous, or real-life incidents are called
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anecdotes.
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If a medical doctor gives cutting-edge information on the threat of high cholesterol, she is providing which type of supporting material?
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expert testimony
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Legends, fairy tales, myths, and other stories are considered
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narratives.
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Primary research does not include
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information gathered by others.
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Socioeconomic status (SES) includes
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income, occupation, and education.
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The thesis statement, the theme or central idea of a speech, should be expressed in the form of
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a single, declarative sentence.
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When citing testimony in a speech, the speaker should always
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supply the name and qualifications of the source.
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When narrowing a topic, the speaker should consider
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the time limit for speaking, the speech purpose, and the amount of time available for research.
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When preparing a speech, the speaker's first task is to select
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a topic and purpose appropriate to the audience and occasion.
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Which of the following are types of primary research?
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interviews and personal observations
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A definition by word origin is called
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definition by etymology.
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A truly effective informative speech shows listeners
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how they can benefit from the information.
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Boldface, underlining, and italics should
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be used sparingly.
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Defining, describing, demonstrating, and explaining are all related to
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informative speaking.
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How many major ideas should be present in each presentation aid?
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one
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In her speech about youth voting turnout, Elaine wanted to show a comparison of youth voting turnout between three states. In order to best illustrate these comparisons, Elaine used a
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bar graph
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Small amounts of text, such as headings, are best viewed in which typeface?
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sans serif
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The goal of informative speaking is
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to increase audience understanding and awareness.
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When the body of a text is being read, which typeface is easiest on the eye?
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check to see if the material is copyrighted, cue the tape before the presentation, and tell the audience what they will hear or see beforehand and discuss its significance afterward.
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The speaking outline should
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indicate delivery cues, be written in large print, and include transitions.
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To demonstrate the nature and significance of a problem and provide justification for a proposed solution, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?
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problem-solution
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To describe a series of developments in time or a set of actions that occur sequentially, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?
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chronological
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To discuss a topic in terms of its underlying causes, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?
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causal
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To explain the physical arrangement of a place, a scene, or an object, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?
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spatial
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To stress natural divisions in a topic, and to have the freedom to move points around to address audience needs, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?
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topical
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Which of the following outlines most closely resembles the way in which the speaker wants to express ideas?
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sentences.
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Which of the following outlines should be prepared in a full-sentence format?
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working
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Which of the following outlines uses a few words associated with each specific point?
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key-word, phrase
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Which type of outline is easiest to handle and follow if the speaker is well rehearsed?
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key-word
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"His character plays a rocking, rolling, rip-roaring, raging role."This statement best illustrates which of the following techniques?
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alliteration
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A concluding challenge by a speaker that asks an audience to act in response to the speech is termed a
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call to action.
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A speaker who uses vivid imagery
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invites listeners to use their imaginations.
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An effective conclusion should always
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make the speech memorable.
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Generally, the introduction should be brief and no more than _______ percent of the speech body.
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10 to 15
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In Mariam's presentation on her graduate school experiences she said, "Graduate school is an uphill battle." Mariam used which figure of speech?
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metaphor
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Simplicity in word choice can be achieved by
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avoiding jargon.
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The purpose of a speech introduction is to
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arouse the audience's attention and motivate the audience to accept the speaker's goals.
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The term biased language includes language that is
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both A and B.
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Which of the following can be used to effectively introduce or conclude a speech?
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examples, stories, and facts and statistics
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A speaker who successfully uses eye contact to connect with the audience
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makes sustained eye contact with one person in the audience at a time.
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Effective speech delivery should be all of the following:
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natural, enthusiastic, confident, and direct.
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Listeners perceive a speaker who slouches as
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sloppy, weak, and unfocused.
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One key to achieving effective vocal variety is
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enthusiasm.
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The clarity or forcefulness with which word sounds are made is known as
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articulation.
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The formal name for speaking from memory is
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oratory.
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The method of speech delivery that offers the most flexibility for the speaker is
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extemporaneous speaking.
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The word impromptu means
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improvised and unpracticed.
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To be effective, a speaker should practice a speech at least _______ times in its final form.
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form
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Which type of delivery gives speakers little time to gather their thoughts?
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impromptu
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A speaker who successfully uses eye contact to connect with the audience
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makes sustained eye contact with one person in the audience at a time.
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Effective speech delivery should be all of the following:
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natural, enthusiastic, confident, and direct.
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Listeners perceive a speaker who slouches as
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sloppy, weak, and unfocused.
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One key to achieving effective vocal variety is
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enthusiasm.
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The clarity or forcefulness with which word sounds are made is known as
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articulation.
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The formal name for speaking from memory is
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oratory.
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The method of speech delivery that offers the most flexibility for the speaker is
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extemporaneous speaking.
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The word impromptu means
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improvised and unpracticed.
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To be effective, a speaker should practice a speech at least _______ times in its final form.
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five
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Which type of delivery gives speakers little time to gather their thoughts?
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impromptu
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A forum in which citizens deliberate on issues of importance to the community is
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a town hall meeting.
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A small group is made of ____ members.
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three to twenty
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Anniversaries of important events and memorial dedications are examples of special occasion speeches that strive to
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commemorate.
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Banquets, awards dinners, and roasts are examples of special occasion speeches that usually strive to
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entertain.
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Directly asking members to contribute, redirecting the discussion, and setting a positive tone are three techniques that group leaders can use to encourage
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participation.
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Examples of ordinary people who triumph over adversity and achieve extraordinary dreams are often used in a
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speech of inspiration.
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In a group setting, a "blocker" is an example of a
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counterproductive role.
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Productive conflict is
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issues-based.
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When delivering a eulogy, the speaker should be sure to
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emphasize the deceased's positive qualities.
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Which of the following is a function of a special occasion speech?
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to set a social agenda