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According to the textbook, the first step in practicing your speech delivery is to go through your preperation outline aloud to see how it translates into spoken discourse.

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True

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In terms of concluding a speech, what is a crescendo ending?

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Building to zenith of power, intensity

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Are frequent gestures a sure sign of a good speech?

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No

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What are delivery cues?

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Directions for delivering key parts of speech co

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Do delivery cues belong on a preparation outline, speaking outline, or both?

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Speaking outline

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What are some of the guidelines for concluding a speech?

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Look for materials while researching; conclude with a bang not a whimper; be brief (5 to 10 percent of entire speech); work out content, delivery in detail

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Is it generally appropriate to end a speech with a dramatic statement?

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Yes

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When it comes to concluding a speech, what is a dissolve ending?

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Generating emotional appeal by fading to dramatic final statement

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What are the three different types of audience-analysis questionnaires? Be familiar with what kind(s) of responses each is best at electing from respondents.

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Fixed alternative, scale, open ended

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Is a speakers frame of reference usually the same as his or her listeners' frame of reference?

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No

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Is audience analysis appropriate and usually necessary before or after research is conducted for a speech?

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Both

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Does the audience's perception of a speaker influence that audience's response to the speaker's message?

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Yes

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Does a speaker have to sacrifice his or her beliefs in order to be audience centered?

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No

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Does a speaker's nonverbal communication strongly influence the impact of what she or he says?

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Yes

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According to the textbook, does good speech delivery call attention to itself?

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No

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What is a manuscript speech, and how is it delivered?

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A speech written out fully, read to audience

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Does speaking well from a manuscript require some skill?

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Yes

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Using signposts such as "First...;second" etc, is a good way to appear organized and confident when giving an impromptu speech.

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True

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Is an extemporaneous speech delivered following preperation

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Yes

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People in the US usually speak at what rate (between how many words per minute)?

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120 to 150 wpm

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Once you finish your speech, should you immediately stop making eye contact with the audience or should you look at your audience for a moment?

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Look at your audience

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Should you make eye contact with the audience before you start your speech?

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Yes

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Before delivering your speech should you rehearse how you'll behave at the beginning and end of your speech so as to enhance your image with the audience?

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Yes

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If the meaning of a word is clear to you, can you assume that the meaning will also be clear to the audience?

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No

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Is it acceptable to write out full quotations on a speaking outline?

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Yes

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Do the preparation outline and the speaking outline follow the same or different pattern of symbolization and indentation?

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Yes

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What are the guidelines for titling a speech, and know that framing the title of your speech as a question can be appropriate. Be able to identify appropriate and/or inappropriate titles based on general speech title guidelines discussed in the textbook.

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(1) be brief (2) attract attention from audience (3) encapsulate the main thrust of your speech

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Are the main points and sub points stated in full, complete sentences on a preparation outline, on a speaking outline, or on both?

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Preparation outline

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In the most common system of outlining (the system explained/shown in the textbook and in class), are main points identified as Roman numerals or as capital letters?

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Roman numerals

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Should you include your specific purpose statement on your preparation outline? Why or why not?

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Yes, makes it easier to assess how well you have constructed the speech

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What are the functions of a speech conclusion, and what should a speaker usually do in the conclusion?

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Signal end of speech, reinforce central idea

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Can referring back to the introduction in your speech conclusion help give your speech psychological unity?

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Yes

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Is it better to begin speaking immediately when you approach the front of the room where you'll be delivering your speech, or is it better to wait a moment before you start speaking?

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Wait a moment before you start speaking

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Under normal circumstances, your introduction should comprise what percentage of your speech? (Hint: the guideline for the length of the introduction is stated in a range, from some percentage to a slightly larger percentage)

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10-20%

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What is the difference between the denotative meaning of a word and the connotative meaning of a word?

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Denotative: literal meaning Connotative: suggested meaning by associations

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Are abstract or concrete words/descriptions usually clearer to listeners?

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No

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What is the difference between similes and metaphors? Name an example of each

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Simile: comparison using "like" or "as" Metaphor: implicit comparison with no "like" or "as"

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Are antithesis and alteration good ways to enhance the imagery of a speech or the rhythm of a speech?

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Rhythm

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Does your textbook suggest using inclusive language is important for reasons of political correctness or because it entails audience adaption and accuracy in language?

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Yes

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Does research suggest that using a clear, specific method of speech organization can enhance your ability to deliver a speech fluently?

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Yes

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According to your textbook, is it usually best to prepare the body of your speech before or after you prepare your introduction? Put differently, is it usually better to craft your introduction before or after you construct the body of your speech?

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Body first, then introduction

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Most speeches should contain about how many main points?

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2-5

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Is it usually a good idea to restate the topic of your speech at some point in the introduction, even if the listeners likely already know it?

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Yes

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Regardless of what other methods your use to gain attention, should you always try to relate your topic to your audience in the introduction of your speech?

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Yes

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What are connectives? Be able to identify different kinds of connectives.

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word or phrase connecting ideas transition, internal preview, internal summary, signpost

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Is using a consistent wording for main points a concern for those who speak in public?

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Yes, parallel wording

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When arranging a speech in causal order, must you always dress the cause of an event first?

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No its interchangeable

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A speech explaining the steps involved in making bread from beginning to end would be arranged in what kind of order?

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Chronological

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What is strategic organization all about?

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Organizing a speech to achieve a particular result with a particular audience

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