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Public speaking is more highly structured than conversation
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The nonverbal messages that listeners send back to speakers are called feedback.
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The ethical obligation of a speaker to be fully prepared increases as the size of the audience increases
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It is necessary for a public speaker to identify his or her source whether the speaker is paraphrasing or quoting verbatim
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When you listen to the campaign speech of a political candidate for the purpose of accepting or rejecting the speaker's message, you are engaged in critical listening
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According to your textbook, listening to understand a classroom lecture is an example of appreciative listening
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Each main point in the body of your first speech should cover a single aspect of the topic
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The topical method of speech organization follows a time pattern
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As your textbook states, colorful or descriptive language is an effective way to generate audience interest in an introductory speech.
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You should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic
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The central idea of a speech often emerges after you have done your research and have decided on the main points of the speech
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Every speech contains two messages-the one sent by the speaker and the one received by the listener
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Brainstorming is a method of generating ideas for a speech through free association of words and ideas
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You should usually avoid drawing on your personal knowledge or experience when choosing a speech topic
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After choosing a topic, the next step in speech preparation is determining your general purpose
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Most often, a speaker's general purpose will fall into one of two categories—to inform or to demonstrate
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maintain eye contact with the audience. use your voice expressively. avoid distracting mannerisms.
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Your textbook recommends that when you deliver your first speech, you should make an effort to
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In her first speech, Kayla introduced her classmate Sean to the class. Each of her main points dealt with one of Sean's hobbies. According to your textbook, Kayla's speech was arranged in __________ order.
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topical
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According to your textbook, "Now that you know about Julio's interest in photography, let's look at his passion for snowboarding" is an example of a
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transition.
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Taking notes on a speaker's key points and supporting material will help improve your listening ability and retention
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It is possible to disagree entirely with a speaker's ideas but still support the speaker's right to express those ideas
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Ryan located three excellent sources for his persuasive speech. He copied long sections from each source word for word, strung them together with a few transitions, and mentioned the sources of his information in passing. Which of the following statements best describes Ryan's situation?
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Ryan is guilty of patchwork plagiarism.
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Recognizing that the audience for his graduation speech would be packed into a non-air-conditioned gymnasium during the hottest week of the year, Kane decided to keep his speech at the low end of his 10-to-15-minute time limit. In making this decision, Kane was adapting to which element of the speech communication process?
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situation
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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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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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"To inform my audience about the four major elements in rope climbing" is an example of
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specific purpose.
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The most effective order for the main points of a speech depends upon the topic, the specific purpose, and the audience.
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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of a transition: "So much for the present; now let's turn our attention to the future."
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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of a transition: "So much for the present; now let's turn our attention to the future."
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I. The first step is to rinse the herbs. II. The second step is to dry the herbs. III. The third step is to strip the dried leaves. IV. The fourth step is to store the herbs properly.
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chronological
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I. Coffees grown in South America are known for their acidic taste. II. Coffees grown in Africa are known for their earthy taste. III. Coffees grown in Asia are known for their well-balanced taste.
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spatial
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I. Sickle-cell anemia is a hereditary blood disease caused by abnormal blood cells. II. The effects of sickle-cell anemia include liver damage, blindness, paralysis, and early death.
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casual
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Using a quotation is one of the most common and effective ways to conclude a speech.
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The conclusion should normally make up about 25 percent of a speech
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Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech introduction?
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an internal summary
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Which of the following would you expect to find in a well-constructed speech introduction?
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a statement establishing the speaker's credibility a statement gaining the audience's attention a statement previewing the main points of the speech
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After attending a seminar on currency security, I became fascinated by the technology developed by the Treasury Department to prevent the counterfeiting of paper money. I learned more about the subject by reading information from the Treasury Department, as well as by interviewing Donna Marshall, a security expert at Bank of America.
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establishing the speaker's credibility
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Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?
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a reference to the introduction
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In a preparation outline, the specific purpose is usually stated before the introduction
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According to your textbook, the introduction, body, and conclusion should all be labeled in a speech preparation outline
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
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a teacher explaining the requirements for an assignment
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"To inform my audience about the major parts of a motion-picture camera" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
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object.
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"To inform my audience about the different theories of intellectual property in Eastern and Western cultures" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
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concept.
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Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker
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all of the above
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?
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Don't overestimate what the audience knows. Relate the subject directly to the audience.
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As explained in your textbook, the central idea of your speech
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is usually formulated after you have done some research. is more precise than your specific purpose statement. sums up or encapsulate the major ideas of your speech.
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"The three major factors to consider when purchasing a bicycle are the kind of riding you plan to do, the amount of riding you plan to do, and the amount of money you are willing to spend" is an example of a
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central idea
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To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome" is an example of a
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specific purpose
