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Smiles, head nods, eye contact, and clapping from audience members in response to your message are all forms of ____.

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feedback

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What percentage of experienced speakers have fear before giving a speech?

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76%

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The character of a speaker is known as ____.

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ethos

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_____ is behaving responsibly when receiving and processing what the speaker is saying.

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Ethical listening

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The _____ are the mediums through which messages are sent.

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channels

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_____ fosters "truthfulness, fairness, responsibility, personal integrity and respect for self and others."

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Ethical communication

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The _____ Amendment of the United States Constitution clearly guarantees our right to free speech.

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First

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What method of plagiarism involves selecting material from several sources, taking them word for word and joining them together in a way that makes sense?

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cut and paste

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When you have _____, both the sender and the receiver have a similar understanding of the messages delivered in the communication event.

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shared meaning

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When speaking ethically, you should always follow the guidelines in your textbook and:

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have a clear and responsible goal

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A speech of _____ is useful when your goal is to clarify complicated concepts, abstract concepts, or unfamiliar concepts.

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explanation

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The process of finding a pattern that fits your main points together in a meaningful manner is _____.

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coherence

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In an informative speech to a group of high school juniors, Tori talked about how college can change your life, about the change in her confidence level from her first year to her senior year. Although college seemed a long way off for her audience, they listened intently. Tori made her speech interesting by using which guideline?

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relevance

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Lars listened to his classmates debating the provisions of the USA Patriot Act and decided to give a speech clarifying the meaning and their understanding of the term "patriotism." Which informative speech is Lars presenting?

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definition

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A speech to inform is designed to allow the speaker to _____.

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share knowledge with the audience

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A speech recounting the history of the attack on Pearl Harbor would be which type of speech?

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description

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Which of the following is an example of a demonstration speech?

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The speaker shows the audience how to perform CPR.

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When you need to show how something is done, how something works or how something is made, you should use a speech of _____________.

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demonstration

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"To inform my audience about the life of civil rights leader Rosa Parks" is a specific purpose statement for which type of speech?

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description

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You are planning to give a speech to high school seniors that will provide them with a vivid mental image of dorm life. Which informative strategy should you rely on most?

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description

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Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using visual aids in your speech?

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Visual aids can reduce credibility.

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Joe is a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA), so for his demonstration speech he wanted to show his audience the proper way to groom and care for his prize-winning Holstein cattle. Instead of bringing a Holstein to class, what is the BEST visual Joe could use in this demonstration speech?

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Use a three-dimensional model of a Holstein along with the items he uses to groom the cattle when the actual object is too large to be easily used as a presentation aid for a speech.

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Louise brought her flash drive containing her presentation. When she plugged it into the computer, she could not open her file. What should Louise have done?

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All of the above

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Which visual aid gives listeners something they can take with them when the presentation is complete?

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Handouts and brochures

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What is a consequence of poorly designed visual aids?

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They may negatively affect your delivery.

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What characteristic should models used in speeches have?

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Be a look-alike or model of actual object.

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Which of the following options is the best reason to use visual aids?

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They help your audience understand and retain information.

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Using more than _____ colors when designing your visual aid would be excessive.

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four

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Which type of visual aid shows the contrast between two or more variables?

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Bar graph

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When using a visual aid in a speech, the attention of the audience is directed toward the visual and not entirely on the speaker. This can help the speaker by:

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reducing anxiety

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When you establish _____ you identify with your audience by showing that you share experiences, beliefs, and values that are similar to theirs.

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common ground

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A person's sincerity, trustworthiness, and concern for the well-being of the audience is known as _____.

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character

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A claim that two situations are similar, based on minor similarities between two cases when there are major differences being ignored is a _____.

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False analogy

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The willingness to forgive and forget, the desire to seek ways to better the world, and the ability to rise above pettiness is _____.

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magnanimity

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When addressing reluctant audiences who are opposed to your position, persuasive speakers should _____.

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seek common ground and establish good will

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Claims of _____ specify to start, stop or continue a behavior.

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action

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When Ramon spoke about the need for regular health check-ups, he was so knowledgeable, so sincere, and so competent in his delivery that everyone responded quite positively to his speech. What aspect of good persuasive delivery did Ramon demonstrate?

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ethos

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The process of drawing conclusions based on evidence is _____.

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reasoning

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The desires, drives, or needs that move a person toward a goal, or perhaps away from some negative outcome, are known as _____.

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motivations

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Logic and ____________ used together can create a powerful persuasive speech.

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emotion

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____ is where your audience stands on a continuum from in favor of your topic and ideas to opposed to your topic and ideas.

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Attitude

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Getting audience _____ helps you stay audience-centered by giving you cues you can use to adapt your delivery while you are speaking.

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feedback

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An audience where the people are required to attend is a(n) _____ audience.

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captive

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Observations, asking people other than group members, and reviewing written documents are examples of _____ methods for collecting information.

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indirect

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When giving your speech, you should maintain eye contact _____ of the time.

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90%

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When giving a speech, you need to consider the _____ setting to be sure the area is free of things that may have an effect on your audience's attention span or their ability to hear you.

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physical

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If you have an audience that represents more than one generation, what can you do to remain audience-centered?

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Provide information that is useful to each age group present.

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A speaker who plans his or her speech so that it relates to the audience's experience is a(n) _____.

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audience-centered speaker

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Why is being audience-centered a good idea?

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All of the above

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If you see quizzical looks from your audience while you are giving your speech, you should _____.

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try to explain your point again

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In this course, where do you get the general purpose of your speech from?

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It is assigned

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What does the general purpose do?

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Helps ensure your topic is appropriate for the occasion.

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A speech to _____ seeks to make a point or celebrate a person or event through humor, examples, and stories.

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entertain

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"To commemorate" is an example of a ________.

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general purpose

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What type of sentence should your specific purpose be?

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declarative

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What number of main points is acceptable for this course?

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2-4

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What is wrong with the specific purpose of "AIDS Research"?

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It is not one complete declarative sentence.

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The goal of a(n) _____ speech is to enhance understanding and knowledge of the audience.

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informative

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What is the general purpose of an informative speech?

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to inform

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Your speech should revolve around your _____.

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thesis statement

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A(n) _____ is a specific case used to represent or illustrate an idea, condition, experience, or a group of people.

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example

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Organizing speech ideas according to physical space, direction, or location calls for a _____ organizational pattern.

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spatial

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The _____ is the key concept of the speech or the big idea you want the audience to learn or think about from your speech.

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thesis statement

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What would be the best design for a speech on "Stuttering"?

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topical

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The part of the introduction that identifies the main points to be developed in the body of the speech and presents an overview of the speech to follow is the _____.

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preview

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If you present your ideas in a logical, easy-to-follow manner, you will be a more successful speaker. Using a(n) _____ will help your achieve this goal.

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organizational pattern

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If a speech is organized to identify a situation and then discuss the impact of that situation occurring, the speaker has used a _____ organizational pattern.

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cause-effect

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A(n) _____ example is a narrative or story developed at some length with more detail than a brief example.

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extended

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A speech topic that establishes a problem or dilemma and offers an answer to fix the problem or issue can effectively be organized using the ____ organizational pattern.

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problem-solution

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What would be the best design for a speech on "How to Provide Adult CPR"?

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Chronological

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Renton has been asked to present his colleague, Rebecca, with the "Journalist of the Year" award. What is important for him to remember to say in his speech?

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Explain the significance of the award and why Rebecca fulfills the standards of excellence to receive the award.

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On the first anniversary of former President Ronald Reagan's death, the Reagan family and a group of close friends gathered at the Reagan Library to talk about Ronald Reagan's life and accomplishments. Then former President George H. W. Bush gave a brief speech at the occasion. What type of speech did he give?

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a commemorative speech

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This speech of celebration should be positive, communicating hope and joy.

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a commemorative speech

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In this type of special occasion speech, you need to balance effective delivery with your emotional state.

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a eulogy

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A vigorous delivery style is an essential characteristic of which type of speech?

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a speech of inspiration

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A brief, accurate speech where the goals are to gain the attention of the audience and arouse interest in the speaker and his or her topic is ________.

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a speech on introduction

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At Donald's funeral, Patrick was asked to give the eulogy. In the eulogy, Patrick mentioned Donald's accomplishments in art, his loving devotion to his family, and how Donald got people to smile with the short stories or jokes he told. At the close of the eulogy, Patrick encouraged everyone to keep Donald in their memories and close to their heart. What guidelines did Patrick follow in preparing this eulogy?

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Remember the specific achievements of the person, include personal information and experiences, and show empathy for those who have assembled to pay their respects

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This special occasion speech can be difficult because you want to express your gratitude without sounding egotistical and insincere.

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an acceptance speech

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This special occasion speech aims to encourage and raise the spirits of an audience.

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a speech of inspiration

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The announcement of various Academy Award or Oscar Winners is an example of which type of special occasion speech?

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a speech of presentation

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When creating your speaking notes, you should remember to _____.

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incorporate speaker's cues

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What types of sentences are used in a preparation outline?

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Short sentences and phrases.

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Which objectives should be included in your outline?

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General purpose, specific purpose, thesis statement

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If you practice your speech and find that you are two minutes over the time limit, you can cut out material by using your outline. Which benefit of an outline does this describe?

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You can refine and edit your speech efficiently.

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_____ are used in outlining your speech ideas.

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standard subdivisions

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In an outline, sub-points should be represented by:

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Arabic numbers (1., 2., 3.)

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Which type of outline should you use for presenting your speech?

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delivery

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_____ identify the support for the main point under each main point.

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Capital letters (A., B., C.)

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The delivery outline should _____.

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be brief and be prepared on 4x6 inch note cards.

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A preparation outline can also be thought of as a _____.

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rough draft

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Research points out that employees spend ____ of their time listening

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55-60%

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_____ is meant to explain the point, provide an illustration or example of the point, and provide evidence as proof of an argument made by the point.

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supporting material

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_____ noise comes from worries or concerns that the speaker has.

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psychological

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When listeners assign a meaning (that hopefully is close to what the speaker intended), they have ____ the message.

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understood

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A _____ is something that incites your senses to their functional activity.

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stimulus

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When we, as listeners, perform the selective act of focusing on stimuli, we are said to be _____.

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attending

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The stage of listening in which you receive information through the five senses is known as _____.

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sesning

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Listening for enjoyment or pleasure is _____ listening.

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appreciative

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The active process of receiving verbal and nonverbal messages is _____.

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listening

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The principle that we focus on something to the exclusion of other things is known as ____.

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selective attention

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The highness or lowness of the tone of our voices is called _____.

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pitch

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A figure of speech in which nonhuman, nonliving, or abstract subjects are given human characteristics is called:

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personification

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_____ is one of the most important nonverbal behaviors a speaker should utilize for their presentation.

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eye contact

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The position or bearing of your body, a nonverbal behavior your audience will notice, is referred to as your _____.

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posture

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Speaking "off the cuff," casual, and delivered with little or no preparation is called _____ speaking

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impromptu

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This method of speaking puts a lot of pressure on the speaker, since the speaker could forget parts of the speech and ruin the entire presentation

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memorized

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Words such as "we," "our," and "you" make your speech more natural, intimate and conversational. These words are example of _____ language.

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personal

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As a general rule, you should aim for making eye contact with your audience members approximately _____ of the time you are delivering your speech.

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90 percent

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How does the writing for the ear differ from the writing for the eye?

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The spoken word is less formal.

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The technical language of a group of people is known as _____.

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jargon

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Sara is doing a speech about the Psychology Department at the University. She makes an appointment to interview the department chair to find out more information on the program. What role does the department chair play?

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expert

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_____ encyclopedias provide information about what we know, arranged alphabetically.

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general

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In an interview, a _____ question is the initial question for an area of your topic.

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primary

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In an interview, you would ask a(n) _____ question to discover more in-depth information about the topic.

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follow-up, secondary

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When collecting research effectively, you should _____.

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all of the above

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A _____ question asks the interviewee to talk about something you failed to ask.

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clearinghouse

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_____, such as those available on yahoo.com, organize and sort by topic and subtopic.

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subject searches

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The _____ is a global super network linking thousands of computer networks in order to share information.

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internet

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_____ provide access to articles from newspapers, popular magazines, and scholarly journals.

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periodical databases

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A(n) _____ is a geographical dictionary.

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gazetteer

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