Speech ch 11 & 12 – Flashcards
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select a topic, purposes, and thesis.
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The first step in preparing an effective public presentation is:
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Spoken language generally consists of short, familiar words.
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the differences between written and spoke language?
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Gaining experience helps to reduce communication apprehension.
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Which of the following statements is true concerning communication apprehension?
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Be economical, use specific terms and numbers, and use short, familiar terms are all stylistic suggestions for achieving:
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clarity.
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During her speech on vacationing on the Greek island of Hydra, Katalina asks her audience to imagine a place where the sound of the sea and the wind are not interrupted by honking horns and screeching tires; a place where the only traffic sounds are the soft whir of bicycle tires on the pavement. Katalina is using _________ to give her audience a sense of the place.
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imagery
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form of communication in which a speaker addresses a relatively large audience.
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Public speaking is defined as a(n):
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positive over negative sentences
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In constructing sentences for an oral presentation, it is best to favor:
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asking a question.
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Effective ways to gain attention for a speech include:
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cultural factors such as ethnicity, nationality, and cultural identity, their religion, and their age (all of the above)
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Analyzing the sociology of your audience includes considering:
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Select points that are most relevant to your audience.
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Which of the following activities will help you develop the main points for your speech?
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born, made
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Effective public speakers are not ____ they are ____.
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beliefs
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Important information about your audience can include: attitudes, values, and ______.
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attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action
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Steps in the Motivated Sequence:
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attention
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You should gain the audience's _________ in your introduction.
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Extemporaneous
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The ______________ method of delivery is recommended for most situations, especially classroom speeches.
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positive
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You should start any criticism with something ________.
