Final Exam-SPC 200 – Flashcards
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According to the textbook, the most central element in all aspects of preparing your speech is _____.
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B.) Considering your audience
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When faced with the prospect specking anxiety it is important to remember____.
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c.) the audience perceives that you are less nervous than you may feel
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Rey presented an informative speech on earthquakes. He described the structural causes of earthquakes, how they develop, which areas of the earth are prone to quakes, how quakes ate measured, the damage they do, and what to do when one hits. The speech became dry, the audience's attention declined, and Rey's speech exceeded the time limit by three minutes. From the description, what was Rey's mistake?
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D) failing to narrow his topic
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"As a result of my presentation, my audience will recycle their newspapers and aluminum products." This is an example of a ________.
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A.) Specific purpose statement
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Which of the following would be an appropriate central idea for a presentation?
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D.) As a result of my presentation, my audience will be able to list the health benefits associated with swimming.
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Sara is giving a speech to her sociology class. Her central idea is "Why are consumers drawn to the violence in video games?" What is the problem with this central idea?
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B) The central idea should be a complete declarative sentence.
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One of the drawbacks mentioned in the textbook of using books as sources is ________.
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c) Because it takes a longer time to publish a book, the information in them may be dated.
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A hypothetical illustration____.
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C) is acceptable if the speaker makes it clear it is not a real illustration.
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Descriptions and explanations______.
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D) Are best when used sparingly and kept brief and concrete.
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Sources should be cited in your speech______.
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C) If you use direct quotes or paraphrased information.
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If you want to inform an audience about three equally "risky" behaviors related to contracting HIV, which organizational pattern would work best?
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B) Topical
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J.P. wants to develop a presentation about the five bases of interpersonal power (legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent). His topic would be best suited for what type of organizational pattern?
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B) Spatial
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For your persuasive speech on assisted suicide, you decide to first provide a hypothetical example of a terminally ill patient who requested assistance with bringing about his own death, then to talk about the current state of the laws covering assisted suicide. Which organizational strategy does this plan reflect?
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A) Complexity
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Before moving to your next point in your presentation you say, "We have discussed what sleep deprivation is and why it can be a problem for college students." This is an example of a(n)_____________.
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b)Internal Summary
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Words or phrases such as "next", "finally", "in conclusion", "first", "second", "in addition" are referred to as____________.
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C) Verbal Transitions
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A speech introduction that begins with, " Did you know that a light bulb has been invented that will last ten times as long as the ones we use today, but the government won't let it be marketed to the public?" is employing a device known as a/an _________________.
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A) Startling statement
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The statement, "Today I am going to explain to you the reasons why stretching your muscles is important during exercise, how to stretch, and what to avoid when you stretch." is an example of a/an___________.
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D) initial preview
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Denice is speaking about growing up in a single parent family. She begins her presentation by telling her audience about her feelings when she was left out of the Father-Daughter Banquet and how her mom planned a special occasion for the two of them instead. This is an example of using a _________________.
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B)reference to something personal
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A delivery outline____.
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B) Should contain key words and delivery reminders
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"Every I should have a II, and every A should have a B." is related to the principle of outlining concerned with______.
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B) subdivisions
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Which method of delivery is a speaker using when he or she writes out their speech word for word and delivers it from the text?
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A) manuscript speaking
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According to the textbook, the delivery style that is appropriate to most circumstances is ______.
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C) extemporaneous speaking
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Craig's teacher suggests that he use the word "baritone saxophone" rather than "musical instrument" in his speech. Which principle of effective verbal delivery is Craig's teacher pointing out to Craig?
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A) use specific, concrete words
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Which of the following is true of effective verbal delivery?
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C) simple words can communicate accuracy and power.
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Tom's persuasive presentation advocated increasing penalties for juvenile offenders. In his conclusion, Tom's call to action for his audience was, "if you think we should have stiffer penalties for juvenile offenders, then write your congressman." which guideline does this disregard?
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A) The language is too dramatic and is likely to incite a negative emotional response in listeners.
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In a speech about preparing oneself for the death of a loved one, Amber made repeated reference to the "marching of Father Time." She hoped to create a sense of drama for her audience, while at the same time getting them to seriously consider her points. What figure of speech did Amber use in her presentation?
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A) personification
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Rev. Jesse Jackson says, "We must relate instead of debate; we must inspire instead of retire; and we must repair instead of despair." Rev. Jackson is using all of the following stylistic devises EXCEPT
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D) Simile.
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A commercial for an international airline uses upbeat music and vivid images of exotic animals and beautiful scenery. It also includes the following statement, "This home, this land, this Africa." which element of dramatic language is effectively employed?
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A) repetition
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"Ice cream is a sweet indulgence, but it has bitter consequences," is an example of _______.
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A) inversion
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Which of the following is a recommendation for eye contact?
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C) Establish eye contact before you say anything.
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A speech that describes how something works, or a process of how a particular outcome is produced, is a speech about a/an ________.
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B) Procedure
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Tiffany presented an informative speech on the cognitive theory of stimulation. What type of informative speech was this?
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A) a speech about an idea
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One of the methods used to make your presentation interesting is to _______.
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D) use attention catching supporting material
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Kelly really prided himself on his knowledge of British royal history. He had three main points in his informative speech, his first being the ancient lineage of Queen Elizabeth. By the time he got through his first point, four minutes of his six-minute time allotment for the speech had been used. what was Kelly's error in this situation?
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D0 not pacing the flow of his information
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"Learning to ski is like learning to drive a car. At first, every motion seems awkward and self-conscious. Soon, however, the movements become habit and you begin to navigate the slopes with unconscious ease." This statement is an example of which informative device?
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B) Analogy
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Beling was asked to make a presentation to a group of police officers. For her topic, Beling decided to explain some techniques to help manage job stress. What tactic is Beling using to make the presentation interesting?
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D) presenting information that relates to listeners
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Kira describes sitting by the fire on a cold winter day, "The wood popped as the fire roared."
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A) describing what listeners would hear
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Barbie was speaking to her audience about time management. As part of her presentation, she relates the mid term exams that students are taking to the principles she is covering in her presentation. which principle is she using for making her presentation memorable?
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C) connecting life experience with new information
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A word picture helps make your message more vivid and interesting by_______.
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C) using words that appeal to the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, or sound
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What does the textbook say about the use of humor in a speech?
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D) Cartoons and quotations are good ways to introduce humor into your speech
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The process of changing or reinforcing attitudes, beliefs, values, or behavior is the process of ______.
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C) persuading
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Frazier is listening to a persuasive speech on assisted suicide. with the new information presented in the speech, he is learning more about the problem and begins to question his own opinion. What is the best term for what Frazier is experiencing?
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B) cognitive dissonance
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When Aaron tries to persuade his audience to install a smoke detector in their apartment, he is appealing to his listener's needs for ________.
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D) Safety
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One of your classmates argues in his persuasive speech, "What starving people need first is food and clean water not counseling about the sad state of their governments, not advice about ways to attract new industry, and not pity over the loss of their self-esteem." What principle of persuasive speaking is this class member effectively using?
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C) basic needs must be satisfied before higher-level ones are considered.
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"At the end of my speech, the audience will acknowledge that volcanoes contribute more to global warming than motor vehicles" is example a speech that targets a(n)____.
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B) belief
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Imelda wants to persuade her audience that driving hybrid vehicles is an effective method of conserving fuel. you recognize this as a proposition of __________.
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A) Fact
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When Ramone spoke about the need for regular health check-ups, he provide clear, accurate information and was so knowledgeable that everyone responded quite positively to his speech. What aspects of speaker credibility did Ramone demonstrate?
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A) Competence
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The process of drawing a conclusion from evidence is ______.
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D) reasoning
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In your speech to a group of high school students, you explain how you have seen people do stupid things at parties as a result of drinking, you've seen how drunken people put themselves at risk, and you've heard of people's reputations being ruined because of alcohol-related incidents. Because of what you've seen, you want to urge your listeners to avoid drinking in social situations so they will not suffer the consequences similar to those you discussed. What form of reasoning have you used in this speech?
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B) inductive
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When Judd said, " The rights of students are being violated on other college campuses and it will happen on our campus. Everyone sees it... everyone knows it. " You recognized this as a/an _________.
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C) bandwagon fallacy
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Thea is arguing against the bond proposal that would raise money to build a bike lane on the main avenue coming into the University. She dismisses the opposing argument, describing the group that proposed the bonds as "liberal do gooders." By making this claim, she is asking the audience to believe her based on which type of reasoning fallacy?
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A) red herring
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Tom used the Internet to check the Showtime for a local movie he wanted to see. When he arrived at the theater at the time shown online, he found he was late for the start of the movie. Afterwards, Tom told his friend not to use the Internet because it was an unreliable source of information. This is an example of a reasoning fallacy of _______.
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E) hasty generalization
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Assuming that someone is an expert on a topic just because he or she is a celebrity is an example of _____.
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A) appeal to misplaced authority
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In his persuasive speech about the Marines, Hal referred to " the few, the proud, the brave" He also showed a picture of a Marine on the battlefield raising a flag. What persuasive strategy is Hal using?
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B) appeal to emotions
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The motivated sequence is a modified version of what organizational pattern?
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A) problem and solution
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Sarah identifies common arguments as to why Bigfoot does not exist and systematically argues against each of these objections. What organizational pattern is she using?
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D) refutation
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In the motivated sequence pattern, which of the following is the best example of the need step?
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B) Only 32% of college aged students vote in most primaries.
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In his speech, Warnie painted a picture for the audience of the grim future that will occur if the current rate of child abuse continues. This is an example of ___________.
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C) a negative visualization
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Based on her audience analysis, Kawtar knew that she needed on "hook" her audience with an especially rousing introduction. She is probably facing a(n)_______ audience.
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B) unreceptive
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Which of the following is a recommended strategy for an unreceptive audience?
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C) acknowledge opposing points of view
