Module 3 Quiz- Public Speaking I - Flashcards

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The best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction is

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after you prepare the body of the speech.

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In the introduction of her speech on bike paths, Shannon mentioned her involvement with a local cycling club and her work on a grant requesting state funding for a local bike trail. By sharing this information with her audience, Shannon was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech introduction?

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establish credibility

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According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) _________. Today I would like to share what I have learned about attention deficit disorder by first discussing its effects on people and then looking at the treatments that can be used to help people who suffer from this condition.

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preview statement

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In her persuasive speech, Josina concluded with the following statement: So the next time you see flyers around campus announcing a blood drive, decide that this will be your moment to get involved—to do something worthwhile, to take a step that may help save someone's life. What method of concluding her speech did Josina use?

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appeal to action

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Using visual aids is an acceptable method of gaining attention in the introduction of a speech.

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True

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Goodwill is the audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

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False

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As your textbook explains, you should usually work out the exact wording of your introduction before you prepare the body of your speech.

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False

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It is inappropriate for a public speaker to say anything so obvious as "in conclusion."

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False

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A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a crescendo ending.

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True

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When concluding a speech, it is inappropriate to refer back to ideas mentioned in the introduction.

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False

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According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is

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trying to cover too much material.

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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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Which of the following does your textbook recommend for rehearsing the speech?

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b and c only

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According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to

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get the interest and attention of the audience.

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For his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed down by his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peter's speech will most likely be organized in __________ order.

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topical

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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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As your textbook explains, each main point of your first speech should

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cover a single aspect of the topic.

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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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all of the above

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When you use the __________ method of delivery, you become so familiar with the substance of your speech that you need only a few brief notes to jog your memory.

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extemporaneous

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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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