CMJ 103 – Flashcard

Audience adaptation is an important factor in which of the following steps of the speechmaking process? a. formulating a specific purpose b. writing an introduction and conclusion c. choosing visual aids d. all of the above e. a and b only

Audience adaptation

According to your textbook, what is the most important early step in the process of developing a successful speech? a. creating a preliminary bibliography b. researching for speech materials c. formulating the specific purpose d. brainstorming for a central idea e. selecting the residual message

Chronological order

Spatial order

Casual order

Problem solution order

Topical order

Central Idea

Specific Purpose

General Purpose

As Meghan 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. a. situational b. psychological c. demographic d. Preliminary e. descriptive

As a public speaker, you face ethical issues when a. selecting the topic for your speech. b. researching your speech. c. organizing your speech. d. all of the above. e. a and b only

Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a way to improve your listening? a. Try to remember everything the speaker says. b. Pay close attention to feedback from other listeners. c. Concentrate solely on the speaker's gestures and eye contact. d. Suspend judgment until you hear all the speaker has to say. e. Do not take written notes as the speech is in progress.

Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction? a. a credibility statement b. a transition c. a causal argument d. an internal summary e. a call to action

When giving an informative speech, you should take special care to a. translate technical information into everyday language. b. state your ideas in abstract terms. c. establish goodwill with the audience in your introduction. d. avoid speaking about complex topics. e. prepare your introduction before the body of your speech.

According to your textbook, when evaluating statistics you should ask whether they a. are from a reliable source. b. use statistical measures correctly. c. are representative of what they claim to measure. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

WHAT ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN WOULD PROBABLY BE MOST EFFECTIVE FOR ARRANGING THE MAIN POINTS OF A SPEECH WITH THE CENTRAL IDEA "ESTATE TAXES SHOULD BE RETAINED BECAUSE THEY PRESERVE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, BECAUSE THEIR ELIMINATION WOULD INCREASE THE NATIONAL DEFICIT, AND BECAUSE THEY ARE CONSISTENT WITH AMERICAN VALUES OF FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE"? a. causal b. formal c. problem-solution d. topical e. economic

The fact that audiences are egocentric means that a. listeners believe their cultural group is superior to all other groups. b. listeners are concerned above all with how a speech will affect them. c. listeners will interpret the speech through the speaker's frame of reference. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

IN THE INTRODUCTION OF HIS SPEECH ON THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS, MARCUS MENTIONED THAT HE HAD ATTENDED THE EVENTS LAST YEAR TO CHEER ON A FAMILY FRIEND WHO WAS COMPETING IN SOME RACES. SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH THE AUDIENCE HELPED MARCUS ACHIEVE WHICH GOAL OF A SPEECH INTRODUCTION? a. relating to the audience b. generating emotional appeal c. stating the importance of the topic d. establishing credibility e. previewing the body

Which of the following is one of the four major causes of poor listening discussed in your textbook? a. focusing on a speaker's appearance or delivery b. taking key-word notes during a speech c. suspending judgment about a speaker's ideas d. concentrating on a speaker's evidence and reasoning e. listening empathically rather than critically

WILL is researching his speech on West Nile Virus. According to your textbook, Antonio should a. make a preliminary bibliography. b. think about his research materials as he is gathering them. c. distinguish among direct quotations, paraphrases, and his own ideas. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

YOUR TEXTBOOK PRESENTS EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AS A TIP FOR USING EXAMPLES IN A SPEECH EXCEPT a. Combine examples with causal reasoning. b. Practice delivery to enhance your extended examples. c. Make your examples vivid and richly textured. d. Use examples to personalize your ideas. e. Use examples to clarify your ideas.

As Austin 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, Fareed was a. dealing with external interference. b. adjusting the channel of communication. c. interpreting the audience's frame of reference. d. compensating for the situation. e. adapting to audience feedback.

ACCORDING TO YOUR TEXTBOOK, WHAT KIND OF SUPPORTING MATERIAL IS USED IN THE FOLLOWING SPEECH EXCERPT:IMAGINE YOURSELF DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY ON YOUR WAY TO WORK. YOU SEE LIGHTS FLASHING IN YOUR REAR-VIEW MIRROR. YOU TURN TO SEE THE POLICE OFFICER PULLING YOU OVER. WERE YOU SPEEDING? NO, SAYS THE OFFICER, BUT HE NEEDS TO SEARCH YOUR VEHICLE AS PART OF A NEW PROGRAM TO STOP DRUG TRAFFICKING. DOES HE HAVE A WARRANT? HE SAYS HE DOESN'T NEED ONE. YOU PROTEST, BUT THE OFFICER CARRIES OUT HIS SEARCH ANYWAY. THE OFFICER FINDS NOTHING, BUT BY THE TIME HE IS DONE, YOU ARE VERY LATE FOR WORK. a. analogical example b. hypothetical example c. causal example d. synthetic example e. metaphorical example

ACCORDING TO YOUR TEXTBOOK, THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE FROM A SPEECH INTRODUCTION IS AN EXAMPLE OF A(N) __________ .IN MY SPEECH TODAY, I WILL SHOW YOU THE SERIOUS HEALTH DANGERS POSED BY THE FLU, AND I WILL URGE EACH OF YOU TO GET A FLU SHOT EVERY YEAR WITHOUT FAIL. a. preview statement b. transition statement c. credibility statement d. attention statement e. summary statement

Hypothetical Example

List some ways to improve listening

Guidelines for informative speaking

when using statistic consider:

Causes of poor listening

Three criteria that you can use to help distinguish between the bad and the good and the Internet

Tips for using examples