Question 1

frame of reference

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Because every person has a unique __________ based on his or her own knowledge, experience, and values, the meaning of a message can never be exactly the same to a listener as to a speaker.

Question 2

extemporaneous

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Sofia has prepared her speech in great detail. She is practicing to deliver it from a brief set of notes, and every time she goes through the speech, she uses slightly different wording. What kind of delivery is Sofia planning to use?

Question 3

channel

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As your textbook explains, the means by which a message is communicated is termed the

Question 4

when they are 30 to 60 seconds into the speech

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Research has shown that the anxiety level of most speakers drops off significantly

Question 5

False

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Trying to memorize a speech is a good way to ensure that you\'ll communicate with your audience with conversational directness and sincerity.

Question 6

feedback

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As you present your speech, you notice that many of your listeners have interested looks on their faces and are nodding their heads in agreement with your ideas. According to your textbook, these reactions by your listeners are called

Question 7

keep going because your audience doesn\'t know what you had planned to say.

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According to the advice given in your textbook, if you make a mistake when you are giving a speech, the best thing to do is

Question 8

inflections

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Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker\'s voice are called

Question 9

Concentrate on gaining control of the ideas instead of learning the speech word for word. Practice your speech in front of a mirror to check for eye contact and distracting mannerisms. Put delivery cues on your speaking outline to remind you where to pause, slow down, and the like. (all of the above)

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What advice does your textbook give for practicing speech delivery?

Question 10

manuscript

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A political candidate is running for office and must give a speech that will lay out the details of her platform. The speech will be widely covered by newspapers and television. What kind of delivery is the candidate most likely to use?

Question 11

True

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Most of the nervousness public speakers feel internally is not visible to their listeners.

Question 12

vocal variety

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Changes in a speaker\'s rate, pitch, and volume are referred to as

Question 13

True

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The impact of a speaker\'s words is strongly influence by her or his nonverbal communication.

Question 14

vocalized pauses

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Malcolm said \"um\" or \"uh\" every time he got to a new PowerPoint slide in his informative speech. His instructor told Malcolm to reduce the number of __________ in his next speech.

Question 15

positive nervousness

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According to your textbook, rather than trying to eliminate every trace of stage fright, you should aim at transforming it into

Question 16

adapting to audience feedback

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As Christopher delivered his speech, he noticed that some members of his audience looked confused as he explained one of his main points. As a result, he slowed down and explained the point again. In this case, Christopher was

Question 17

Acquire speaking experience. Turn negative thoughts into positive ones. Don\'t expect perfection. (All of these answers are correct.)

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Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with stage fright?

Question 18

kinesics

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The study of bodily motion and gestures is part of a subject called

Question 19

Feedback

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__________ lets you know how your message is being received.

Question 20

extemporaneous

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A speech that is fully prepared in advance but that is delivered from a brief set of notes or a speaking outline is called a(n) __________ speech.

Question 21

specific purpose

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\"To inform my audience how our local water treatment facility ensures the safety of our drinking water\" is an example of a

Question 22

True

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Interest, knowledge, and attitude are the three most important factors to consider when determining an audience\'s disposition toward a speaker\'s topic.

Question 23

knowledge of the audience about the topic

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If you were giving an informative speech to a general audience about digital encryption, the most important factor to consider when analyzing your audience would probably be the

Question 24

central idea

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\"The most common types of sleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and sleepwalking\" is an example of a

Question 25

formulating the specific purpose

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According to your textbook, what is the most important early step in the process of developing a successful speech?

Question 26

process

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\"To inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden\" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

Question 27

demographic

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As Amanda analyzed the audience for her speech about organic foods, she focused on such things as their gender, age, and cultural background. In doing so, she was engaging in ____________ audience analysis.

Question 28

Choosing a speech topic

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According to your textbook, brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble

Question 29

a social worker explaining adoption laws to potential parents

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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?

Question 30

keep the audience foremost in mind throughout the speech-making process

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Audience-centeredness means that public speakers should

Question 31

choosing the speech topic preparing the speech presenting the speech (All of these answers are correct.)

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Audience adaptation is an important factor in which of the following

Question 32

broad

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As a specific purpose statement, \"To inform my audience about computer technology\" is too

Question 33

topical

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If your specific purpose statement were \"To inform my audience about the three major types of sleep disorders,\" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Question 34

chronological

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If your specific purpose were \"To inform my audience of the steps involved in making diamond jewelry,\" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Question 35

the audience\'s attitude toward the topic

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According to your textbook, which of the following is a factor in situational audience analysis?

Question 36

attitude toward the topic

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Gemma wants to persuade her classmates to become vegans. The most important factor for Gemma to consider when analyzing her audience is probably its

Question 37

True

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Although most of the process of audience adaptation occurs as part of preparing a speech, a speaker may still need to adapt her or his remarks to the audience during the presentation of the speech.

Question 38

False

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\"The three major expenses for people traveling abroad are transportation, food, and lodging\" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for a speech.

Question 39

is usually formulated after you have done some research. is more precise than your specific purpose statement. sums up or encapsulate the major ideas of your speech. (All of these answers are correct.)

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As explained in your textbook, the central idea of your speech

Question 40

True

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One reason to use clear and straightforward language even when talking about complex ideas is that listeners must understand your message in the time it takes you to say it.

Question 41

Support your main points.

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All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction except

Question 42

spatial

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Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear.  I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal. II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones. III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve.  These main points are arranged in __________ order.

Question 43

True

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According to your textbook, opening your speech with a strong introduction is an excellent way to boost your confidence.

Question 44

relating the topic to the audience

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Victoria began the introduction of her persuasive speech with these words:  Think back to the number of times you\'ve taken an antibiotic in your life. Antibiotics have probably helped cure your ear infections, your strep throats, and more. But what if you got one of those diseases today and the antibiotics that used to cure them didn\'t work anymore? Or what if you got a skin infection and died because there was no antibiotic your doctor could use to treat it?  What method for gaining attention and interest did Victoria use?

Question 45

Balance the amount of time given to each main point. Try to use the same pattern of wording for each main point. Keep main points clearly separate from one another. (All of these answers are correct.)

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Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points?

Question 46

a credibility statement

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Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?

Question 47

signal the end of the speech and reinforce the speaker\'s central idea.

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As explained in your textbook, the two major functions of a speech conclusion are to

Question 48

topical

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Here are the main points for an informative speech about the major kinds of fireworks:  I. Skyrockets explode high in the air, producing the most dramatic effects of all fireworks. II. Roman candles shoot out separate groups of sparks and colored flames with a series of booming noises. III. Pinwheels throw off sparks and flames as they whirl on the end of a stick. IV. Lances are thin, colorful fireworks used in ground displays.  These points are organized in __________ order.

Question 49

False

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The first thing you should do in the introduction of a speech is to reveal the topic.

Question 50

judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed. ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another. solidify the structure of a speech. (All of these answers are correct.)

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Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker

Question 51

True

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Delivery cues on a speaking outline remind a speaker how to say something, rather than what to say.

Question 52

False

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The only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use of words such as \"In conclusion.\"

Question 53

key words or phrases to jog the speaker\'s memory cues for delivering the speech statistics and quotations that might be easily forgotten (All of these answers are correct.)

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According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a speaking outline?

Question 54

help the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience.

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According to your textbook, the main reason to keep a speaking outline brief is to

Question 55

True

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of a transition: \"Now that we\'ve seen that binge drinking is a serious problem for many students, let\'s look at some ways to help curb the problem.\"

Question 56

transitions

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Words or phrases that indicate when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving on to another are called

Question 57

Identified by Roman numerals

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The main points in a preparation outline are

Question 58

False

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It is seldom a good idea to discuss the importance of your topic in the introduction of a speech.

Question 59

establish credibility

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In the introduction to his speech on the art of digital photography, Terrance mentioned that he works part-time at a camera shop and has had some of his pictures printed in the newspaper. By sharing this information with his audience, Terrance was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech introduction?

Question 60

previews the main points in the body

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According to your textbook, the last part of a speech introduction usually

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