Public Speaking Final – A Speakers Guidebook, 6th Edition 1 – Flashcards
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Which type of delivery is unpracticed, spontaneous, or improvised, and involves speaking on relatively short notice with little time to prepare?
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impromptu
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Speakers can bring a speech full circle by
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picking up on a story mentioned in the introduction.
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You might consider recording an interview to avoid inaccurately representing the interviewee's responses.
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True
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Speakers addressing mixed audiences should prepare both detailed and general content.
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True
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During the speech introduction, the audience decides whether they are interested in the topic and the speaker. To build credibility, a speaker should establish his or her
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qualifications.
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A speech celebrating and commemorating the life of a deceased person while consoling those who have been left behind is called a eulogy.
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True
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All blogs and social news sites should be considered reputable speech sources.
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False
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The refutation pattern of arrangement addresses each main point and then disproves an opposing claim.
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True
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The internal summary is the same as the internal preview.
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False
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When there is no variety in pitch, speaking becomes monotonous.
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True
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A speaker can gain considerably more insight into a topic by conducting an interview with an expert.
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True
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More often than not, motivational warrants are stated outright rather than implied.
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False
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he purpose of an afterdinner speech may be to entertain or to set a social agenda.
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True
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Spoken communication is more interactive than written language.
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True
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A speaker should try to convince audience members that the speech content is consistent with their motives and values.
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True
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Recorded presentations provide the speaker with immediate feedback.
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False
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In a twosided message, a speaker will mention opposing points of view and sometimes attempt to refute them
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True
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"Everyone wears Adidas so you should, too" is an example of begging the question.
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False
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Surveys are an especially effective source of support for topics related to the attitudes, values, and beliefs of the people
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in a speaker's immediate environment.
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The aural channel includes general body movement.
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False
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In Leeza's presentation on her graduateschool experiences, she said, "Graduate school is an uphill battle." Leeza used which figure of speech?
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metaphor
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The body of a speech establishes the purpose of the speech and shows its relevance to the audience.
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False
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Ideas that are coordinate are given unequal weight.
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False
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A speaker can effectively signal closure by adjusting the manner of delivery.
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True
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Audience members respond less positively to speakers whom they perceive to be well dressed and attractive because such speakers are intimidating.
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False
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For each source used, speakers should alert the audience to the date of the source.
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True
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Claims of policy recommend that a specific course of action be taken.
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True
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Your subpoints should always follow the organizational pattern selected for your main points.
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False
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Speakers frequently base their startling statements on
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statistics.
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Which step in Monroe's motivated sequence pattern of arrangement identifies the proposed solution?
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satisfaction
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Information like statistical data and sequences of action are best understood through visual reasoning.
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True
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In informative speeches, the concluding challenge comes in the form of a call to action.
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False
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Speeches can be outlined in complete sentences, phrases, or key words.
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True
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Productive conflict is
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issues-based.
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In debate, whether taking the affirmative or negative side, the speaker's primary responsibility is to advance strong arguments in support of the position.
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True
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Presentation aids
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convey information concisely.
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An atlas is a collection of maps, text, and accompanying charts and tables.
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True
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According to John Dewey's reflectivethinking process, before beginning to solve a problem, each group member should understand the problem.
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True
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The choices a speaker makes about the introduction of a speech can affect the outcome of the entire speech.
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True
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The speaking outline should
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All of the options are correct.
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Warrants by cause compare two similar cases and imply that what is true in one case is true in the other.
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False
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A regularly published magazine or journal is called a(n)
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periodical.
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Video clips are too distracting and shouldn't be used as presentation aids.
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False
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To help maintain continuity, carry the following element through to each aid:
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All of the options are correct.
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Informative speeches can be organized using the topical, chronological, spatial, causeeffect, comparative advantage, or narrative patterns.
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True
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Which type of example offers a single illustration of a point?
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brief
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A speaker should avoid using expressions that are
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clichés.
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Speakers should present at least three ideas per presentation aid.
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False
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The introduction should be prepared after the speech body is completed.
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True
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The first step in organizing and outlining a speech is to create the main points.
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True
