Public Speaking Final

Johan has to give a presentation to the local hunting lodge about why the lodge should become more economically conscious. In hopes to be more well-received by his audience, he wears a hunting vest and a camouflage hat. This is an example of _____________.

ethos

The phrase "either you're with us, or against us" is a good example of a fallacy of case presentation.

false

Daphne is giving a speech that argues the existence of ghosts. This is an example of a _____________.

proposition of fact

The purpose of a persuasive speech is the same as an informative speech.

false

Which of the following is not an example of persuasion?

requesting a bagel in a coffee shop

"Every person who works in two states must pay taxes in both states. Keila works in Iowa and Nebraska so she must pay taxes in both states." This is an example of

deductive reasoning

Approximately how many advertisements does the average person see each day?

5,000

What is the best reason one should avoid using visual aids:

when the visuals are irrelevant

Effective visual aids can enhance your credibility.

true

What color has been shown to reduce your ability to think clearly:

red

Pixelation occurs when the resolution of your image is too high for your output device.

false

Good speeches always use Power Point slides.

false

A speaker should keep her visual aids out of sight when they are not in use.

true

On Tai's first day of speech class, his professor hands them all a slip of paper with a word on it. Tai will have five minutes to think about his word, and then he will have to present a speech on that subject. This is an example of a(n) _______________.

impromptu speech

Marcus is delivering a speech verbatim from a teleprompter. What delivery technique is he using?

manuscript delivery

Which of the following is not a danger of speaking to slowly?

the audience might think that you do not really want to be there

What is necessary for a speaker to be able to project his or her voice effectively?

A, B & C (good posture, good pacing, good breathing)

Which of the following vocal qualities provides a form of auditory punctuation for your speech?

inflection

When writing on your note cards, you should:

write large enough that you can read the words easily.

PowerPoint slides will play in any venue that has the appropriate equipment.

false

Facial expressions are not only critical for portraying emotion, they are also closely tied to the audience's perception of the speaker's

credibility

Barney will be giving a report on the current status of the company budget at a staff meeting. He will be using a key word outline. What delivery technique is he using?

extemporaneous delivery

The variation or melody of the voice is the

inflection

Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining eye contact with the audience?

all of the above

A speaker should keep her visual aids out of sight when they are not in use.

true

When putting an image into your presentation:

using an image you found online is ok, as long as you have permission and you credit your source.

Reading too many words on a slide while someone is speaking reduces an audience's ability to retain information.

true

A speakers clothing can be a form of visual aid.

true

"Soapy suds cleans better because it's a better cleaner," is an example of which fallacy?

begging the question

Bryan gave a speech about how global warming was a myth created by the liberal media. His speech was full of reasoning fallacies and inaccurate facts. The audience did not take him seriously. What speech element was at work here?

logos

Riko is trying to persuade her audience that zoos are like prisons for animals, and that they should be abolished. During her speech, Riko relies heavily on statistics and interviews with animal experts. This is an example of ______________.

logos

Renan is a well-known senior partner at his law firm. He is giving a presentation to law school students who are interested to know how he became so successful. He is probably dealing with a _________________.

receptive audience

Johan has to give a presentation to the local hunting lodge about why the lodge should become more economically conscious. In hopes to be more well-received by his audience, he wears a hunting vest and a camouflage hat. This is an example of _____________.

false

Because we see so many advertisements each day, we are relatively immune to their effects.

false

Javita is giving a speech where she advocates that audience members eat a vegetarian diet. This is an example of a

speech to actuate

Arguing that Walter Peyton is the greatest football player of all time is a

proposition of value

Leo is trying to persuade his audience to spay and neuter his pets. He starts by recognizing why most people choose not to fix their pets. He then gives his counter-argument on why the audience members should take the steps to fix their pets anyway. He supports his argument with facts and statistics. This is an example of a _____________ speech pattern.

refutational

The Toulmin Model states that to have a sound argument, you must have data, a claim, a warrant, and backing.

true

Coercion is a good way to persuade the audience to listen to your points.

false

Which of the following font styles should be avoided:

all of the above

Which two colors should one avoid using close together for the sake of color blind people:

green and red

When putting an image into your presentation:

using an image you found online is ok, as long as you have permission and you credit your source.

Kristen has been asked at the last moment to give a toast at a retirement party. What delivery technique will she be using?

impromptu delivery

The author recommends that the speaker look at his/her notes approximately
__________________ percent of the time?

20%

A speaker should write her/his speech out word for word on note cards or cue sheets in case s/he loses his or her place while speaking.

false

Which of the following factors has an influence on the speaker's delivery?

all of the above

When using a microphone while giving your speech:

you should be aware of the reverberation that may cause a voice delay.

The best strategy for managing stress in a speech is to

be well prepared and confident

It is a good idea to plan in advance and practice your gestures before your speech.

false

Aengus is speaking in monotone. He asks the audience a rhetorical question, but most of the audience members don't realize this because his voice does not go up at the end of the sentence. This is an example of using poor ______________.

pitch and inflection

The brain processes verbal and visual information separately.

true

Chelsea dressed in torn jeans and hoodie when she gave a speech to the Rotary Club asking for donations to the Humane Society. The audience did not find her to be credible and did not donate much. What speech element was at work here?

ethos

"Finch Jewelers has been rated number one for customer service for the last five years, so we are buying our wedding bands there." This is an example of

inductive reasoning

Manuel is giving a speech trying to prove to people the death penalty is morally wrong. This is an example of a

speech to convince

Which of the following would be an example of a general purpose statement?

To persuade

The specific purpose statement generally does not appear in the oral presentation of your speech.

true

Which of the following would be an example of a specific purpose statement?

At the end of my speech, my audience will be convinced that zoning laws should prohibit building on bog turtle habitats.

Michael is writing a speech about how to properly maintain a car engine. One of his questions asks the survey participant to list the following in order of importance: saving money, having a car that runs well, having free time, and learning a new skill. This is an example of ________.

value ordered questions

Using your first-hand experience with a group of people is which of the following methods of audience analysis?

direct observation

Ashley is concerned that the information she provides to her audience will be useful and interesting to them. She is likely to conduct a(n)

interest and knowledge analysis

Carly is making a survey to gather information before she gives her speech on the upcoming presidential election. Her first question asks which candidate should be elected. This is an example of ________.

attitudinal questions

Savanah is interested in determining the reasons why audience members will be coming to a conference where she be giving a presentation on a new medical device. She is likely to conduct a(n)

situational analysis

A sense that something is right/wrong, good/bad, or fair/unfair is a(n)

value

Having conversations with a group of people and asking them questions is which of the following methods of audience analysis?

data collection

Marteena is interested in determining the reasons why people have decided to attend the annual diversity conference at her university. What type of analysis should she conduct?

situational

The statement "Companies should give preference to hiring veterans," is an example of a value.

true

Roberto wants to know how many retirees will be attending his speech on useful changes to the Medicare system. He is likely to conduct a(n)

demographic analysis

It is not always possible to gather direct research about an audience, but speakers can find other ways to gather information.

true

Marcus is delivering a speech verbatim from a teleprompter. What delivery technique is he using?

manuscript delivery

Alberta is delivering a speech verbatim without the use of any notes. What delivery technique is she using?

memorized delivery

On Tai's first day of speech class, his professor hands them all a slip of paper with a word on it. Tai will have five minutes to think about his word, and then he will have to present a speech on that subject. This is an example of a(n) _______________.

impromptu speech

Barney will be giving a report on the current status of the company budget at a staff meeting. He will be using a key word outline. What delivery technique is he using?

extemporaneous delivery

Which of the following is not a paradigm for conducting an audience analysis?

speculation

According to Carlin Flora, working in a blue room can boost your creativity.

true

When writing your speech, you want to avoid ________________.

low impact language

Wikipedia, Ask.com, and Britannica.com are the easiest and most reliable sources of information for a speech.

false

A police officer is describing for a Rotary Club how to protect themselves from identity theft. Which of the following functions of informative speaking is most relevant?

informative speeches enhance our ability to survive and evolve

Informative speeches may have persuasive and entertaining elements.

true

Which of the following is not included in the chapter as a suggestion to develop your credibility?

drop the name of important people you know

A speaker who shares with the audience that strong hurricanes release more energy in ten minutes than all of the world's nuclear weapons combined is employing which of the following attention getting principles?

intensity

Using novelty as an attention getter means using a fact or statistic that involves extreme circumstances or characteristics.

false

During his speech, Murdoch shows a video of professional surfer Kelly Slater surfing waves off the coast of Hawaii. This is an example of using activity as an attention getter.

true

Jakob changed the phrasing of his speech from "this super great technique is fool-proof" to "this impressive technique is very effective." Jakob changed the phrasing from _______________ to ________________.

low impact; high impact

If you were doing a speech on German WWII tanks, which of the following would be your best source of information?

books

Which of the following conditions make a website a less credible source of information?

All of the above conditions make a website less credible

If you find a source that contradicts your specific purpose statement, what are you supposed to do with it?

keep it and look for counter evidence

____________ are better for current events, and usually have pictures and advertisements in them.

general interest periodicals

Which Boolean operator limits the search to pages that feature two specific terms?

AND / +

According to research, many students see the library as intimidating.

true

All of the books on Google Books are free and complete.

false

If you are interested in conducting an interview, the first step is to contact the person and arrange for a time to meet her / him.

true

Which of the following is not a suggestion for fostering rapport with the expert person you are interviewing?

engaging in friendly debate

If you use the same key phrase, all search engines will give you the same results.

false

Visual aids increase audience interest and comprehension, but they must be carefully selected for each audience.

true

The best reason to use a visual aid is to enhance your credibility as a speaker.

false

A travel agent is describing for customers the features of two different cruise packages. Which of the following functions of informative speaking is most relevant?

informative speeches articulate alternatives

Which of the following is not an example of an informative speech topic?

All of the topics above could be delivered as an informative speech

All but which of the following can help show your audience that you are telling the truth?

 

wear attractive clothing

Which of the following is not one of the types of narratives listed in your chapter?

relational reality

Sauda is doing a speech on how to properly dribble a basketball. She brings in a basketball and shows the audience step by step. This is an example of a(n) _________________.

demonstration speech