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Public Presentations Chapter 1-4 – Flashcards

Q: According to the advice given in your textbook, if you make a mistake when you are giving a speech, the best thing to do is:

keep going because your audience doesn\'t know what you had planned to say.

Daniel Hardy

7 July 2022

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One of the major differences between public speaking and ordinary conversation is that public speaking usually requires:

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a more formal manner of delivery.

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"To inform my audience about the three basic steps in preventive medicine" is an example of a(n) __________ for an informative speech.

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specific purpose

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What is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?

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It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

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Which of the following would probably be the most reliable source of testimony in a speech about the impact of automobile exhaust on air pollution?

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the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

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ethical

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Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches? - Visualize yourself giving a successful speech. - Concentrate on communicating with the audience, rather than on your nerves. - Choose a topic you care about and prepare thoroughly for the speech.

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All of the above

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According to the advice given in your textbook, if you make a mistake when you are giving a speech, the best thing to do is:

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keep going because your audience doesn't know what you had planned to say.

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T/F: Both public speaking and conversation involve adapting to listener feedback.

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True

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T/F: Public speaking requires the same method of delivery as ordinary conversation.

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False

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T/F: Most of the nervousness public speakers feel internally is not visible to their listeners.

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True

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T/F: Most successful speakers are nervous before taking the floor.

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True

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T/F: It is usually a bad idea to make eye contact with individual members of your audience.

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False

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T/F: Organizing ideas for presentation in a speech is an important aspect of critical thinking.

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True

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T/F: Because most people share the same frame of reference, the meaning of a message is usually the same to a listener as to a speaker.

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False

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T/F: Research indicates that evidence is usually more persuasive when it is stated in general rather than specific terms.

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False

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T/F: If you were giving a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience of the major geographical regions of Mexico," the most effective organizational pattern for arranging your main points would probably be chronological order.

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False

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T/F: The connotative meaning of a word includes all of the feelings and associations the word touches off in different people.

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True

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T/F: Speechmaking becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases.

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True

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T/F: Ethnocentrism often leads to prejudice and hostility toward people of different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

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True

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List and explain the four objectives of a speech introduction discussed in your textbook.

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1. Get the attention and interest of your audience 2. Reveal the topic of your speech 3. Etablish your credibility and goodwill 4. Preview the body of the speech

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When dealing with ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts), what are three of the things Dr. Amen recommends (in PowerPoint)...why do you think they might work?

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Recognize it, write it down, talk back to it.

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T/F: Much of the anxiety associated with public speaking comes from lack of experience giving speeches.

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True

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T/F: As your textbook states, colorful or descriptive language is an effective way to generate audience interest in an introductory speech.

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True

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T/F: Use of negative stereotypes in an introductory speech is acceptable as long as they are used in a humorous way.

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False

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T/F: The chronological method of speech organization follows a time pattern.

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True

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T/F: Most experts recommend that you read your speeches to the audience so you don't forget any of the words.

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False

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T/F: In order to learn your first speech well enough to deliver it extemporaneously, you need to practice it out loud.

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True

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T/F: Taking a moment to look at your audience and smile before you begin to speak can help you establish rapport with them.

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True

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T/F: One of the advantages of the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it enables you to maintain eye contact with your audience.

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True

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Your textbook recommends that when you develop your first speech, you should look for ways to: a. make the speech mysterious or suspenseful. b. use colorful, descriptive language. c. be creative in structuring your information. d. all of the above.

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All of the above

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As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called

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the introduction, body, and conclusion

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Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion of your first speech? a. Let the audience know your speech is ending. b. Reinforce the central idea of your speech. c. End on a clever or thought-provoking note. d. all of the above

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All of the above

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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 when rehearsing your first speech? a. Rehearse the speech out loud. b. Prepare notes consisting of key words and phrases. c. Practice giving the speech to friends or family members. d. all of the above

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All of the above

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What does your textbook recommend about each of the following aspects of your first speech: starting the speech, gesturing, eye contact?

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1. Start by making eye contact; introducing self 2. Use gestures 3. Make eye contact with audience members

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T/F: Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.

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True

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T/F: A speaker's ethical obligations decrease as the size of the audience decreases.

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False

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T/F: As the Roman rhetorician Quintilian noted 2,000 years ago, the ideal of speechmaking is the good person speaking well.

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True

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T/F: Because persuasion is such a complex process, juggling statistics and quoting out of context to maximize your persuasive effect are ethically acceptable in speeches to persuade.

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False

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T/F: It is true, as the old adage says, that "sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me."

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False

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T/F: Name-calling should be avoided in public speaking because it stereotypes and demeans the dignity of the individuals or groups being labeled.

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True

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T/F: Taking someone's entire speech and passing it off as your own is a form of unethical behavior called global plagiarism.

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True

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T/F: One of the best ways to avoid falling into the trap of plagiarism is to start work on your speeches well before they are due.

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True

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T/F: Incremental plagiarism occurs when a speaker uses quotations or paraphrases without citing the sources of the statements.

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True

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T/F: 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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True

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Because speechmaking is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak:

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ethically

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Having spent two years working in a television newsroom, Madison decided to give her informative speech on a hot topic. Because she knew a lot about it and was comfortable speaking to an audience, she didn't spend much time preparing. As a result, her speech was poorly organized, ran overtime, and did not have a clear message. Which guideline for ethical public speaking discussed in your textbook did Madison fail to live up to?

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Be fully prepared for each speech.

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Tanya went to the beach instead of staying in town and working on her speech. When she realized how soon the speech was due, she asked a friend who had already taken public speaking to loan her an old outline, which she used verbatim for her class speech. Which of the following statements best describes Tanya's actions?

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Tanya is guilty of global plagiarism.

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When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, "I won't learn anything from this teacher." Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening?

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Avoid prejudging the speaker.

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Briefly explain the following statement: "Public speaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy ethical responsibilities."

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What you say will influence people

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Identify and explain the three guidelines for ethical listening discussed in your textbook.

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1. Listen attentively 2. Avoid prejudging the speaker 3. Support free speech.

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T/F: Hearing and listening are essentially the same thing.

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False

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T/F: People spend more time listening than in any other communicative activity.

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True

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T/F: You can improve your own speeches by listening carefully to the speeches of other people.

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True

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T/F: Listening is a passive process.

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False

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T/F: Listening to provide emotional support for someone is called empathic listening.

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True

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T/F: Listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting or rejecting it is known as critical listening.

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True

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T/F: Critical listening involves listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it.

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True

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T/F: Concentrating on all the minute details of a speech is an excellent way to become a better listener.

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False

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T/F: Critical listening involves engaging in a mental argument with everything a speaker says.

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False

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T/F: One of the major barriers to effective communication is that the brain can process words much faster than a speaker can talk.

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True

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T/F: Active listening means focusing on the speaker's appearance and delivery rather than on her or his message.

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False

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T/F: Jumping to conclusions can be a barrier to effective listening even when a speaker and a listener know each other very well.

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True

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T/F: If you disagree with a speaker, you have nothing to gain by listening carefully.

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False

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T/F: Taking notes on a speaker's key points and supporting material will help improve your listening ability and retention.

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True

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According to a study in the textbook, when business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank __________ number one.

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listening

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According to your textbook, effective listening skills are important for: a. speakers b. audiences c. students d. all of the above

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All of the above

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Kristen is listening to a political candidate's speech for purposes of deciding whether to accept or reject the speaker's message. According to your textbook, Kristen is engaged in __________ listening.

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critical

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Although most people speak at a rate of 120 to 150 words a minute, the brain can process words at a rate of:

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400 to 800 words per minute

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According to your textbook, skilled listeners do not try to absorb a speaker's every word. Rather, they focus on three major aspects of a speech. Those aspects include: a. main points. b. evidence. c. technique. d. all of the above.

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All of the above

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Identify and explain the four causes of poor listening discussed in your text.

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1. Not listening 2. Listening too hard 3. Jumping to conclusions 4. Focusing on delivery; appearance

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Identify and explain five of the methods discussed in your textbook for becoming a better listener.

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1. Be an active listener 2. Resist distractions 3. Suspend judgment 4. Develop note-taking skills 5. Focus your listening 6. Take listening seriously 7. Don't be diverted by delivery or appearance

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question

One of the major differences between public speaking and ordinary conversation is that public speaking usually requires:

answer

a more formal manner of delivery.

question

"To inform my audience about the three basic steps in preventive medicine" is an example of a(n) __________ for an informative speech.

answer

specific purpose

question

What is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?

answer

It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

question

Which of the following would probably be the most reliable source of testimony in a speech about the impact of automobile exhaust on air pollution?

answer

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

question

Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

answer

ethical

question

answer

All of the above

question

According to the advice given in your textbook, if you make a mistake when you are giving a speech, the best thing to do is:

answer

keep going because your audience doesn't know what you had planned to say.

question

T/F: Both public speaking and conversation involve adapting to listener feedback.

answer

True

question

T/F: Public speaking requires the same method of delivery as ordinary conversation.

answer

False

question

T/F: Most of the nervousness public speakers feel internally is not visible to their listeners.

answer

True

question

T/F: Most successful speakers are nervous before taking the floor.

answer

True

question

T/F: It is usually a bad idea to make eye contact with individual members of your audience.

answer

False

question

T/F: Organizing ideas for presentation in a speech is an important aspect of critical thinking.

answer

True

question

T/F: Because most people share the same frame of reference, the meaning of a message is usually the same to a listener as to a speaker.

answer

False

question

T/F: Research indicates that evidence is usually more persuasive when it is stated in general rather than specific terms.

answer

False

question

answer

False

question

T/F: The connotative meaning of a word includes all of the feelings and associations the word touches off in different people.

answer

True

question

T/F: Speechmaking becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases.

answer

True

question

T/F: Ethnocentrism often leads to prejudice and hostility toward people of different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

answer

True

question

List and explain the four objectives of a speech introduction discussed in your textbook.

answer

1. Get the attention and interest of your audience 2. Reveal the topic of your speech 3. Etablish your credibility and goodwill 4. Preview the body of the speech

question

When dealing with ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts), what are three of the things Dr. Amen recommends (in PowerPoint)...why do you think they might work?

answer

Recognize it, write it down, talk back to it.

question

T/F: Much of the anxiety associated with public speaking comes from lack of experience giving speeches.

answer

True

question

T/F: As your textbook states, colorful or descriptive language is an effective way to generate audience interest in an introductory speech.

answer

True

question

T/F: Use of negative stereotypes in an introductory speech is acceptable as long as they are used in a humorous way.

answer

False

question

T/F: The chronological method of speech organization follows a time pattern.

answer

True

question

T/F: Most experts recommend that you read your speeches to the audience so you don't forget any of the words.

answer

False

question

T/F: In order to learn your first speech well enough to deliver it extemporaneously, you need to practice it out loud.

answer

True

question

T/F: Taking a moment to look at your audience and smile before you begin to speak can help you establish rapport with them.

answer

True

question

T/F: One of the advantages of the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it enables you to maintain eye contact with your audience.

answer

True

question

answer

All of the above

question

As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called

answer

the introduction, body, and conclusion

question

answer

All of the above

question

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

answer

extemporaneous

question

answer

All of the above

question

What does your textbook recommend about each of the following aspects of your first speech: starting the speech, gesturing, eye contact?

answer

1. Start by making eye contact; introducing self 2. Use gestures 3. Make eye contact with audience members

question

T/F: Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.

answer

True

question

T/F: A speaker's ethical obligations decrease as the size of the audience decreases.

answer

False

question

T/F: As the Roman rhetorician Quintilian noted 2,000 years ago, the ideal of speechmaking is the good person speaking well.

answer

True

question

T/F: Because persuasion is such a complex process, juggling statistics and quoting out of context to maximize your persuasive effect are ethically acceptable in speeches to persuade.

answer

False

question

T/F: It is true, as the old adage says, that "sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me."

answer

False

question

T/F: Name-calling should be avoided in public speaking because it stereotypes and demeans the dignity of the individuals or groups being labeled.

answer

True

question

T/F: Taking someone's entire speech and passing it off as your own is a form of unethical behavior called global plagiarism.

answer

True

question

T/F: One of the best ways to avoid falling into the trap of plagiarism is to start work on your speeches well before they are due.

answer

True

question

T/F: Incremental plagiarism occurs when a speaker uses quotations or paraphrases without citing the sources of the statements.

answer

True

question

T/F: It is possible to disagree entirely with a speaker's ideas but still support the speaker's right to express those ideas.

answer

True

question

Because speechmaking is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak:

answer

ethically

question

answer

Be fully prepared for each speech.

question

answer

Tanya is guilty of global plagiarism.

question

answer

Avoid prejudging the speaker.

question

Briefly explain the following statement: "Public speaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy ethical responsibilities."

answer

What you say will influence people

question

Identify and explain the three guidelines for ethical listening discussed in your textbook.

answer

1. Listen attentively 2. Avoid prejudging the speaker 3. Support free speech.

question

T/F: Hearing and listening are essentially the same thing.

answer

False

question

T/F: People spend more time listening than in any other communicative activity.

answer

True

question

T/F: You can improve your own speeches by listening carefully to the speeches of other people.

answer

True

question

T/F: Listening is a passive process.

answer

False

question

T/F: Listening to provide emotional support for someone is called empathic listening.

answer

True

question

T/F: Listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting or rejecting it is known as critical listening.

answer

True

question

T/F: Critical listening involves listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it.

answer

True

question

T/F: Concentrating on all the minute details of a speech is an excellent way to become a better listener.

answer

False

question

T/F: Critical listening involves engaging in a mental argument with everything a speaker says.

answer

False

question

T/F: One of the major barriers to effective communication is that the brain can process words much faster than a speaker can talk.

answer

True

question

T/F: Active listening means focusing on the speaker's appearance and delivery rather than on her or his message.

answer

False

question

T/F: Jumping to conclusions can be a barrier to effective listening even when a speaker and a listener know each other very well.

answer

True

question

T/F: If you disagree with a speaker, you have nothing to gain by listening carefully.

answer

False

question

T/F: Taking notes on a speaker's key points and supporting material will help improve your listening ability and retention.

answer

True

question

According to a study in the textbook, when business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank __________ number one.

answer

listening

question

According to your textbook, effective listening skills are important for: a. speakers b. audiences c. students d. all of the above

answer

All of the above

question

answer

critical

question

Although most people speak at a rate of 120 to 150 words a minute, the brain can process words at a rate of:

answer

400 to 800 words per minute

question

answer

All of the above

question

Identify and explain the four causes of poor listening discussed in your text.

answer

1. Not listening 2. Listening too hard 3. Jumping to conclusions 4. Focusing on delivery; appearance

question

Identify and explain five of the methods discussed in your textbook for becoming a better listener.

answer

1. Be an active listener 2. Resist distractions 3. Suspend judgment 4. Develop note-taking skills 5. Focus your listening 6. Take listening seriously 7. Don't be diverted by delivery or appearance

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