Public Speaking Chapter 7 &9

Responsible knowledge includes having information on each of these, EXCEPT

what your friends think about the topic

What information is given in the online catalog?

books and magazines available in the library

Which of the following are reasons Wikipedia should not be used as a major source as you present your speech:

The site is collaboratively edited, so the public is allowed to make changes or contributions.

There have been concerns over the accuracy of information on some topics.

You should be cautious using Wikipedia for specialized research.

Using personal stories or examples in a speech suggests that you have

unique insights on the topic.

Which of these is a general search engine?

Google

When evaluating Internet research materials, the criteria of authority means that you are evaluating

the credentials of the author and sponsor of the website.

Why should you be careful about using material from personal web pages?

There are no controls over what is posted.

Which of these is NOT one of the four R's for evaluating research materials?

Readability

The purpose of an advocacy website is to

influence attitudes or behaviors

The purpose of an information website is to

share knowledge

Classroom speech rarely develop more than _________ main points

3

The _________ should be the longest part of the speech

Body Paragraph

Which part of the speech should be planned first

Body

Which organizational design uses natural or customary divisions to designate main points

categorical

Which organizational design discusses the main points as they occur in physical space

Spatial

Which organizational design gives the steps in a process

Sequential

A tentative plan for organizing your speech is called a

Working outline

The ______ of your speech are those most vital to establishing your thesis statement and satisfying your specific purpose.

main points

The principle of _________ suggests that all statements at a given level of your outline should be of similar importance

coordination

The principle of ________ requires that supporting ideas and materials descend in importance from the general to the specific

subordination

A verbal or non-verbal cue that lets your audience know you are finished making one point and are moving on to the next is called a

transition

Which of these is NOT a purpose of a speech introduction?

to give the title of the speech

Which of these is NOT a suggestion for beginning a speech?

saying "My speech is about..."

Which of these is a way to establish credibility as a speaker?

demonstrating that you know what you are talking about

A preview of a speech

indicates the points you will cover

Which of these is a purpose of the speech conclusion?

summarize the main points of the speech

Which of these is NOT a suggestion for ending a speech?

urge audience participation

Which of these should be included in the heading of an outline, but not said in the actual speech?

specific purpose

Each main point and subpoint in a formal outline should be worded as

a complete simple sentence

The outline on your notecards that you take to the podium to deliver your speech should have points written in

words and phrases