CMST210 FinalExam

In general, unstructured messages are more effective than structured messages.

false

The major reason for using a speaking outline is to take away the temptation to read your speech or to memorize words.

true

For your connectives to be effective, the main points do not have to be worded the same way throughout the presentation.

false

A transition is a full sentence used to introduce the topic of the speech.

false

According to your readings, simplicity, order, and balance refer to:

broad principles that guide speech organization

the preperation outline is:

a full representation of your entire speech

Immediately after you signal the end of your speech with an internal summary, you will:

restate the main points

When stating the purpose of your speech, you should also take the time to:

define major terms

After gaining the attention of the audience, the next step is to:

state clearly the purpose of your speech

Which of the following is NOT an example of an attention-gaining device?

state your name

The purpose of an attention-gaining device is to:

gain the attention and interest of the audience

All of the following describe the uses of signposts EXCEPT:

can only be used for speeches with a chronological organization pattern

Telling the audience where you've been and where you are going in the speech is the purpose of a ____________.

transition

The chronological pattern is used when referring to all of the following EXCEPT:

sections of a building

Which of the following is NOT one of the four patterns of organization for a speech?

funnel

When delivering a speech, you should seek to do all of the following EXCEPT:

focus each main point on multiple ideas

The clarity, perceived competency, and confidence of the speaker are most affected by which of the following?

organization of the speech

A rhythmic device is the use of rhythm in a speech to create an appealing sound to the listener.

true

Connotative meanings involve the literal meaning or dictionary definition of a word.

false

Metaphor involves thinking about or experiencing one thing in terms of another by comparing them.

true

Language is defined in the text as a symbol system through which we create and exchange meanings.

true

______ should be avoided in speeches because they do not add much to the message and are unoriginal.

cliches

Creative, clear and accurate involve:

the appropriate use of language

Antithesis is a rhythmic device and is defined as:

pairing two phrases that are sometimes opposites

Alliteration is a rhythmic device and is defined as:

the repetition of phonetic sounds at the beginning of words or phrases

The subjective meaning of a word or phrase is called the:

connatative meaning

The quantity rule suggests that:

speakers should say no more or less than what is needed to convey a message

The quality rule suggests that:

speakers should tell the truth by reporting accurate information

The clarity rule suggests that:

speakers should avoid ambiguity or avoid being unclear

In a Q&A session following a speech, direct answers to an entire audience and not just the person who asked the question

true

Receivers do not get distracted by a speaker’s body movement.

false

Diagrams and drawings are used when there is not a photo of the item, or a photo does not show the item in detail.

true

Your selection & use of visual aids will be determined by the information/supporting material in the body of your speech

true

The text defines gestures as the motions of both your hands and arms.

true

According to your text, which of the following is the most imortant factor in the delivery of your speech?

eye contact

Which of the following methods of delivery involves little or no preparation?

impromptu

When using PowerPoint slides as your visual aid, it is important to:

use presentation cues on your speaking outline

When preparing visual aids, it is important to:

prepare visual aids that are easily seen by the audience

All of the following are well suited to PowerPoint presentations EXCEPT:

full sentences

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable visual aid for this course?

live animals

All of the following are major reasons for using visual aids EXCEPT:

visual aids reduce speech anxiety

Which of the following are true for ineffective use of nonverbal cues?

ineffective nonverbal cues make you a less credible speaker

Nonverbal cues:

are viewed as more believable than the verbal portions of the speech

If you have the option to use or not use a podium during a speech, it is best to:

not use it; it creates a barrier between you and your audience

Which of the following is true for the effective use of gestures?

gestures natural to the speaker are most effective

One way to better articulate your words during a speech is to:

speak slowly

Articulation is defined in the text as:

the physical production of sound

Showing enthusiasm during speech delivery is one way to:

get people to listen to you

Changes in rate, pitch, and volume...

are called vocal variety

Words like "uh," "um," "like," or "you know" are referred to as:

vocalized pauses

What tends to happen to our speech rate when we get nervous?

the speech rate increases

What is speech rate?

the speed at which you speak

What makes volume so important during a speech?

you can’t inform or persuade the audience if they are unable to hear you

Extemporaneous speaking is one method of effective speech delivery. What makes a speech extemporaneous?

a conversational delivery style

Spoken language should be more complex than written communication.

false

As discussed in your readings, spoken language should be more redundant than written communication.

true

Use a ________ pattern of organizing if you present an informative speech that is historical in nature or involve

chronological

As noted in your readings, the first goal of an informative speech is to be clear. Therefore, you should:

avoid abstractions

All of the following involve guidelines for effective informative speaking EXCEPT:

focus on technical information

Occasions, incidents, or episodes are associated with informative speeches about:

events

An informative speech that deals with _______ involves a series of steps or stages that lead to a specific result.

processes

As noted in your readings, informative speeches deal with all of the following EXCEPT:

persuasive appeals

A persuasive speech SHOULD rely solely on emotional appeal.

false

Stories, visual aids, & nonverbal messages are not factors that are used to influence the emotional states of listeners

false

The textbook defines reasoning as the way people draw conclusions from the available information and evidence.

true

When you construct arguments, you need to mention the opposing argument and immediately counteract it.

true

Persuasion is the intentional influencing of receivers' attitudes and/or behaviors through communication.

true

Those in positions of power are generally more susceptible to persuasion than those in lesser positions of power.

false

If the audience does not trust you, you can probably still persuade them to accept your view.

false

Competence & trustworthiness of the speaker are the areas where source credibility is evaluated.

true

Satisfaction involves showing the benefits if your solution to the problem is adopted.

false

Persuasion is receiver oriented, which means our principal concern is with how messages impact the receiver.

true

The fallacy based on the notion that because something is popular it is therefore correct or good is called:

bandwagon

A false dilemma involves a situation where the speaker uses fallacious reasoning to:

force listeners to choose between 2 alternatives when more than 2 exist

Politicians sometimes use this type of fallacy to divert attention from the issue at hand:

red herring

Reasoning from specific instance is the same as the fallacy known as:

hasty generalization

Applying a general premise to arrive at a very specific conclusion is called:

reasoning from principle

Using specific facts to draw a much broader conclusion is called:

reasoning from specific instance

Drawing the conclusion that a cause leads to a specific effect or set of effects is called:

causal reasoning

Which of the following is NOT one of the four ways to use evidence in a persuasive speech?

rely only on personal experience

Presenting different viewpoints in a persuasive speech is associated with which of the following?

two-sided argument

Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors that affect message content?

use of jargon

Which of the following is NOT a way to gain your audience's trust?

smile throughout the speech

The final step in Monroe's Motivational Sequence is:

action

The satisfaction step in Monroe's Motivational Sequence seeks to:

propose solution to the problem

The second step in Monroe's Motivational Sequence:

explains why change is needed

Attention getting statements should be used:

as part of the introduction

The first step in Monroe's Motivational Sequence is:

attention

Questions of value seek to:

persuade the audience that something is good or bad or right or wrong

There are 2 organizational patterns that are appropriate for a question of policy speech. A problem-solution pattern:

uses two main points

As noted in your readings, questions of fact, value, and policy put persuasive speeches into categories based on:

the type of question the speaker seeks to answer

Based on your readings, what should you consider as the target audience?

the portion of the whole audience you most want to persuade

The purpose of a speech of acceptance is to give thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.

true

The purpose of a speech of presentation is to present someone with a gift, award, or other form of public recognition.

true

The major purpose of a commemorative speech is to inspire the audience by paying tribute to a person, place, or idea.

true

The speaker's responsibility when giving an after-dinner speech include all of the following EXCEPT

create a serious mood

The purpose of an after-dinner speech is to:

entertain the audience by making a thoughtful point in a light-hearted way

The major purpose of a speech of introduction is to:

introduce a main speaker or performer to the audience