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When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is

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a way to make a difference in something we care about.

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How much time does the average adult spend in conversation?

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about 30 percent of waking hours

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Concern by a listener about an upcoming job interview, the lack of air conditioning, or a toothache are all examples of __________ in the speech communication process.

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interference

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Which of the following strategies is least likely to help you deal with nervousness in your speeches?

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concentrating on your stage fright

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Dealing with such matters as the logical relationships among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the differences between fact and opinion are all part of what your textbook calls

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critical thinking

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What, according to your textbook, is the term for anything that impedes the communication of a message?

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interference

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Everything a speaker says is filtered through a listener's

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frame of reference

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According to your textbook, the knowledge, experience, goals, values, and attitudes through which each listener filters a message is called the listener's

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frame of reference

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Your textbook recommends that when you develop your first speech, you should look for ways to

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make the speech mysterious or suspenseful use colorful, descriptive language be creative in structuring your information

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A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called a(n) __________ speech

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extemporaneous

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Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion of your first speech?

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let the audience know your speech is ending reinforce the centrla idea of your speech end on a clever or thought-provoking note

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Your textbook recommends that when you deliver your first speech, you should make an effort to

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Maintain eye contact with the audience, use your voice expressively, avoid distracting mannerisms

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Which of the following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech?

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gently making fun of common human quirks

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According to your textbook, the type of delivery in which you plan your speech in detail and learn it well without trying to memorize the exact wording is called

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extemporaneous.

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A sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another is called a

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transition

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Which of the following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom speech?

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Be creative in structuring the speech, use colorful, descriptive language, describe an exciting experience

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When you get to the lectern at the start of a speech, you should

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take time to arrange your notes how you want them, creat a bond with the audience by acknowledging your nervousness, stand quietly and wait to make sure everyone is paying attention

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Your textbook recommends that first-time online speakers should

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save questions and answers for the end of the speech

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According to your textbook, pauses

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Both can lend dramatic impact to a statement when they are well timed and should occur at the ends of thought units, not in the middle.

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"Conversational quality" in speech delivery means that the speech

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sounds spontaneous even though it has been rehearsed.

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According to your textbook, when you reach the end of your speech, you should

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maintain eye contact for a few moments to let your last line sink in.

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According to your textbook, a speech that sounds spontaneous to the audience no matter how many times it has been rehearsed has a strong __________ quality.

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conversational

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What advice does your textbook give for practicing speech delivery?

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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.

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According to your textbook, an extemporaneous speech

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will have slightly different wording each time it is delivered. should usually include some humorous remarks. is carefully prepared and practiced in advance.

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According to your textbook, the best way to create a sense of anticipation and drama in a speech of introduction is to

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save the name of the main speaker for the end.

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Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a guideline for a speech of introduction?

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Make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate.

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According to your textbook, when giving a speech of introduction you should

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build enthusiasm for the main speaker.

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As your textbook explains, when you give a speech of introduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the

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occasion. audience. main speaker.

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All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech of introduction except

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Bring the speech to life by using a hypothetical example.

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One main purpose of a speech of introduction is to

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create a welcoming climate to build enthusiasm for the main speaker.

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A speaker introducing the president of a university to an audience of prospective students and their families will best accomplish this goal by

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summarizing the president's major accomplishments at the university.

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All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech of introduction except

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Limit your remarks to fifteen minutes in length.

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What are the two types of audience analysis discussed in your textbook?

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demographic and situational

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According to your textbook, what are the three primary factors to consider when assessing an audience's disposition toward a speech topic?

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knowledge, interest, and attitude

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The fact that audiences are egocentric means that

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listeners interpret what you say on the basis of what they know and believe.

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One of the ways speakers analyze audiences is by looking at traits such as age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, group membership, and racial, ethnic and cultural background. According to your textbook, what is this called?

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demographic audience analysis

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Audience adaptation is an important factor in which of the following steps of the speechmaking process?

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formulating a specific purpose writing an introduction and conclusion choosing visual aids

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According to your textbook, when analyzing demographic information about your audience, it is essential that you avoid

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stereotyping

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Which of the following elements usually has the greatest impact on the length a speech should be?

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the occasion for the speech

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To say that people usually want to hear about things that are meaningful to them is to say that people are

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egocentric

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