Good speech delivery | sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed. |
Good speech delivery | has a conversational quality. and does not call attention to itself. |
Communication based on a speaker’s body and voice, rather than on the use of words, is | nonverbal communication. |
In which situation would a speaker be most likely to read from a manuscript? | a speech on international policy at the United Nations |
A political candidate is running for office and must give a speech that will lay out the | manuscript |
When speaking from a manuscript, you should | which situation would a speaker be most likely to recite a speech from memory? a. when making a toast at a wedding |
According to your textbook, the __________ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation. | impromptu |
Which of the following does your textbook recommend when you need to speak impromptu? | Maintain eye contact with the audience. and Use signposts to help listeners keep track of your ideas. |
Diego needs to make an impromptu response to another speaker at a staff meeting. Your | tell the audience how nervous he is about impromptu speaking. |
The __________ speaker uses only brief notes or a speaking outline to jog the memory. | extemporaneous |
A speech that is fully prepared in advance but that is delivered from a brief set of notes or a | extemporaneous |
Speaking extemporaneously | is adaptable to more situations than is speaking from manuscript. |
Which of the following does your textbook mention as an advantage of extemporaneous delivery? | It allows greater spontaneity than does speaking from a manuscript. |
Which of the following does your textbook mention as an advantage of using visual aids in a public speech? | a. Using visual aids enhances the clarity of the speaker’s message. and Using visual aids can help combat the speaker’s stage fright. |
According to your textbook, which of the following is an advantage of using visual aids in a speech? | a. Using visual aids can increase the clarity of a speaker’s message. b. Using visual aids can increase the audience’s retention of a speaker’s message. c. Using visual aids can increase the persuasiveness of a speaker’s message. d. all of the above |
Visual aids can be very useful to a speaker because they | enhance the clarity of a speaker’s ideas. |
Visual aids are often helpful to a speaker because they can | a. enhance the clarity of a speaker’s ideas. b. make information more interesting to listeners. c. help listeners retain a speaker’s ideas. d. all of the above. |
If the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available, the next best option ideally is | model. |
As your textbook explains, if you plan to use a photograph as a visual aid in a speech, you should usually | display the photograph with PowerPoint. |
__________ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns. | Graphs |
If you were discussing statistical trends in a speech, what kind of visual aid would probably work best to clarify the trends for listeners? | graph |
A __________ graph is best suited for showing changes in statistics over time or space. | line |
If you wanted to compare the changes over the last 10 years in the number of people who | line graph |
Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to illustrate the rising cost of a college degree? | line graph |
Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to show changes in the | line graph |
A __________ graph is best suited for illustrating simple distribution patterns. | pie |
A __________ graph is best suited for illustrating the relationship among parts of a whole. | pie |
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? | a student sharing ideas about leadership based on a book she has read |
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? | a teacher explaining the requirements for an assignment |
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? | a social worker explaining adoption laws to potential parents |
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? | a business manager reporting on next year’s budget and a teacher lecturing about methods of speech organization |
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? | a banker explaining how the stock market operates |
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? | a doctor explaining how antioxidants affect the body |
In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n) | teacher. |
According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech include | a. communicating the speaker’s information clearly. b. communicating the speaker’s information accurately. c. making the speaker’s information meaningful to the audience. d. all of the above. |
According to your textbook, the questions listeners ask when judging an informative speech include | a. Is the information communicated clearly? b. Is the information communicated accurately? c. Is the information made meaningful and interesting to the audience? d. all of the above |
As explained by your textbook, "To inform my audience about the role of 1940s actress | object. |
To inform my audience about the major achievements of Ronald Reagan" is a specific | object. |
To inform my audience about the major parts of a motion-picture camera" is a specific | object. |
As explained by your textbook, "To inform my audience about the Native Americans who | object. |
As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the steps in creating a | process. |
Of all the kinds of speechmaking, __________ speaking is the most complex and the most challenging. | persuasive |
Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? | an architectural firm recommending adoption of its building plan |
Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? | a union representative urging management to avoid a strike by raising wages |
Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? | a volunteer convincing a group of citizens to sign a petition |
Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking? | a developer urging the city council to build a new convention center |
According to your textbook, persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to | make sure their goals are ethically sound. b. learn about all sides of an issue. c. present their evidence fairly and accurately. d. all of the above. |
According to your textbook, persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to | learn about all sides of an issue and present their evidence fairly and accurately. |
According to your textbook, persuasion is a psychological process in which listeners engage in a __________ with the speaker. | mental dialogue |
According to your textbook, you should think of your persuasive speech as | a kind of mental dialogue with the audience. |
As your textbook explains, if you want to persuade a skeptical audience, you need to | answer the reasons for the audience’s skepticism. |
If you want to persuade a skeptical audience, which of the following is it most important for you to do in your speech? | Answer the reasons for the audience’s skepticism. |
That part of the audience a speaker most wants to persuade is called the | target audience. |
The __________ is that portion of the whole audience that the speaker most wants to persuade. | target audience |
Luna wanted to convince the technology department at her company to adopt a new | target audience |
What contemporary researchers term credibility, Aristotle termed | ethos. |
According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are | competence and character. |
According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are competence and | character. |
As explained in your textbook, the credibility of a speaker before he or she starts to speak is called _________ credibility. | initial |
According to your textbook, the credibility of a speaker at the end of the speech is called _________ credibility. | terminal |
According to your textbook, the credibility of a speaker produced by everything the speaker says or does during the speech itself is called | derived credibility |
According to your textbook, when is it especially important for a persuasive speaker to | at the beginning of the speech |
To create common ground with an audience in the introduction of a persuasive speech, your textbook recommends that you | show the audience that you share their values. |
Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to enhance your credibility in a persuasive speech? | a. Explain your expertise on the speech topic. b. Deliver your speeches fluently and expressively. c. Establish common ground with your audience. d. all of the above |
Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to enhance your credibility in a persuasive speech? | Establish common ground with your audience. |
According to your textbook, research has shown that | speakers can enhance their credibility by delivering their speeches fluently and expressively |
Which of the following statements about speaker credibility is true? | The same speaker can have high credibility for one audience and low credibility for another audience. |
Which of the following statements about speaker credibility is true | A speaker’s credibility is affected above all by how the audience perceives the speaker’s competence and character. |
Efram’s audience was persuaded by his speech because they perceived him to be sincere, | character |
Which of the following is an example of a speech for a special occasion? | a speech presenting an award to a retiring newspaper editor |
One main purpose of a speech of introduction is to | create a welcoming climate to build enthusiasm for the main speaker. |
Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a guideline for a speech of introduction? | Make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate. |
All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech of introduction except | Bring the speech to life by using a hypothetical example. |
All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech of introduction except | limit your remarks till ten minutes. |
As your textbook explains, when you give a speech of introduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the | a. occasion. b. audience. c. main speaker. d. all of the above. |
What does it mean to say that a speech of introduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"? | The speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker |
One method recommended in your textbook for creating a sense of drama and anticipation in a speech of introduction is to | save the name of the main speaker until the final moment. |
According to your textbook, the best way to create a sense of anticipation and drama in a speech of introduction is to | save the name for the last speaker last |
At the annual basketball banquet, Clark is introducing the men’s coach, a man who is well | be creative by learning about the coach and casting him in a new light. |
As president of the city’s historical society, Madeline is introducing the guest speaker at the | a. save the name of the guest speaker for last. |
A speaker introducing the president of a university to an audience of prospective students | summarizing the presidents major accomplishments at the university. |
According to your textbook, the main purpose of a speech of presentation is to present | a gift or an award to the recipient. |
When giving a speech of presentation, you should usually | tell why the recipient is receiving her or his award. |
Which of the following is an example of a speech of presentation? | a speech presenting a certificate of recognition to an outstanding worker |
According to your textbook, a dyad is | a group of two people. |
As explained in your textbook, one of the defining traits of a small group is that | members of the group assemble for a specific purpose. |
As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a defining trait of a small group? | the group assembles for a specific purpose and the group contains a minimum of three members |
As explained in your textbook, a group member to whom other members defer because of his or her rank or expertise is called a(n) | the group assembles for a specific purpose and the group contains a minimum of three members |
As explained in your textbook, a group member to whom other members defer because of his or her rank or expertise is called a(n) | implied leader. |
The person who assumes a leadership role in a small group because of her or his ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed a(n) | emergent leader. |
According to your textbook, a small group that meets for only one session should almost always have a(n) __________ leader. | b. designated |
As the vice president for employee relations, Manuel is the only member of his company’s | implied leader |
Miriam is the only member of her small group with professional experience on their | implied leader |
Rochelle was appointed by her boss to chair a small committee to draft a policy statement | designated leader |
Randall is talkative and offers his opinions freely during small group meetings. Because he | emergent leader. |
As explained in your textbook, the leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups include | a. task needs. b. maintenance needs. c. procedural needs. d. all of the above. |
According to your textbook, what are the three kinds of leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups? | tasks needs, procedural needs, and maintenance needs. |
Which of the following is a procedural need of a problem-solving small group? | reserving a room for the group next meeting. |
Which of the following is a procedural need of a problem-solving small group? | deciding when and where the group will be meeting. |
According to your textbook, each of the following is a procedural need of a small group except | analyzing the issue facing the group. |