Public Speaking Midterm COMM 1110 (Georgia Southern/Furlong) - Flashcards

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All of the following are recommended by your textbook to help you deal with nervousness except

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focus on achieving perfection

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Whatever a speaker communicates to someone else is termed the

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message

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______ lets you know how your message is being received

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feedback

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the belief that one's own group/ culture is superior to all other groups or cultures is termed the three main parts of a speech are called

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ethnocentrism

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the three main parts of a speech are called

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the introduction, the body, the conclusion

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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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A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes

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extemporaneous

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After choosing a topic, what is the next step of speech preparation?

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determining the general purpose

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Which of the following is inappropriate in a speech to inform?

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advocating

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When the general purpose of your speech is _________, you act primarily as an advocate

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persuade

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The _____ expresses precisely what you hope to accomplish with your speech

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specific purpose

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"To inform my audience about the four major elements in rope climbing" is an example of a

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specific purpose

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In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a

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teacher

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A ______ is a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product

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process

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Speeches about ________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches

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concepts

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Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in ______ order

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chronological or topical

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Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in ______ order

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topical

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The _____ is the longest and most important part of the speech

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body

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When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in

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chronological order

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When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in

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spatial order

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Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing ______ speeches

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persuasive

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transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts are examples of

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connectives

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"Now that we have learned about the history of Mormonism, let's consider its major beliefs"

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transition

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Which of the following is a basic objective of speech introduction?

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Preview the main points

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Which of the following would you most likely find in a introduction?

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a creditability statement

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Which of the following is least likely to gain the interest and attention of the audience?

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a lengthy quotation

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

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credibility

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the last part of a speech introduction

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previews the main points in the body

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in addition to reinforcing the central idea, a speech conclusion should also

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signal the end of the speech

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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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Which of the following are you least likely to find in a speech conclusion?

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a statement to arose curiosity

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Visual aids can be very useful to a speaker because they

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enhances the clarity of a speaker's ideas

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________ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns

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graphs

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if you plan to use a photograph as a visual aid in a speech, you should usually

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display the photograph using presentation technology

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when using visual aids in a speech, you should

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practice with the aids when rehearsing a speech

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If you are planning to use presentation technology in a speech, you should

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bring a backup copy of your slides on a flash drive

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All of the following are necessary in a preparation outline except

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directions for delivering a speech

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Which of the following are mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for a preparation outline?

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label the introduction, body, and conclusion

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The main points in a preparation outline are

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located farthest to the left

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The main points in a preparation outline are

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identified by Roman numerals

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Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

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there are two major types of leadership

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Which of the following words is the most general and abstract?

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writing

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To use language vividly, your textbook recommends that speakers employ

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imagery and rhythm

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"memories are like fingerprints- no two sets are ever the same" is an example of

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simile

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Using repetition and parallelism enhances the ________ of your speeches

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rhythm

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______ is the repetition of the initial consonant sound of close and adjoining words

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alliteration

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the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, usually with the parallel structure is called

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antithesis

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because speech making is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak

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ethically

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Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for ethical speech making?

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be fully prepared for the speech

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the branch of philosophy that deals with human issues of right and wrong is termed

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ethics

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the 3 kinds of plagiarism discussed in your textbook are

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global, incremental, and patchwork

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the guidelines for ethical listening in a public speaking situation include

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maintaining the free and open expression of ideas

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communication based on a speaker's body and voice is called

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nonverbal

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________ plagiarism occurs when a speaker copies word for word from two or three sources

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patchwork

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The ______ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation

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impromptu

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The ______ speaker uses only brief notes or a speaking outline to jog the memory

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extemporaneous

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"Conversational quality" in speech delivery means that the speech

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sounds spontaneous eve though it has been rehearsed

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The relative highness or lowness of sounds produced by the human voice is called

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pitch

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"uh" "er" "um" "like" "you know"

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vocalized pauses

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Even when we listen carefully, we usually grasp only about _______ percent of what we want to hear

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50%

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When you listen to evaluate a speaker's message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it

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critical

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Giving excessive attention to the details of a speech

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listening too hard

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The brain can process words at a rate of

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400 to 800 words a minute

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The first step in improving your listening skills

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take listening seriously

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everything is a speaker says is filtered through a listener's

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frame of reference

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One way to build confidence as a speaker is to create a vivid mental blueprint in which you see yourself succeeding in your speech. According to your textbook, this process is called

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visualization

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As your textbook explains, many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

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All of the above telling a story for maximum impact, tailoring your message to your audience, organizing your thoughts logically.

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When you experience stage fright, your body is producing extra ______, a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.

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adrenaline

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The ________ speaker uses only brief notes or a speaking outline to jog the memory

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extemporaneous

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When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is

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a way to make a difference in something we care about

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In which situation would a speaker be most likely to read from a manuscript?

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a speech on international policy at the United Nations

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According to 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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The relative highness or lowness of sounds produced by the human voice is called

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pitch

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The study of bodily motion and gestures is part of a subject called

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kinesics

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According to your textbook, a speech that sounds spontaneous to the audience no matter how many times it has been rehearsed has a strong ______ quality.

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conversational

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The messages sent by listeners to a speaker are called ______

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feedback

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Good speech delivery

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sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed

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Communication based on a speaker's body and voice, rather than on the use of words, is called

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nonverbal communication

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The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures is termed _______

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ethnocentrism

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The _______ is the time and place in which speech communication takes place.

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situation

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Fletcher is listening for pleasure as a friend discusses her trip to Australia. According to your textbook, Fletcher is engaged in ______ listening.

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appreciative

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Julia is listening to her meteorology professor explain how to interpret images from Doppler radar. Because Julia's goal is to understand the information being presented, she is engaged in ______ listening.

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comprehensive

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Even when we are listening carefully, we usually grasp only about _______ percent of what we hear

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50

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Which one of the following is one of the four major causes of poor listening discussed in your textbook?

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focusing on a speaker's appearance or delivery

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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 a minute

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"To inform my audience about the history and rules of curling" is an example of a

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specific purpose

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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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What does your textbook say is the first step to improving your listening skills?

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take listening seriously

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According to your textbook, one way to focus your listening is to

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listen for the speaker's main points

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"Three types of bait used to attract fish are live bait, prepared bait, and artificial bait" is an example of a

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central idea

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"To inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

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process

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Sarah is listening to her roommate to provide emotional support in a time of distress. According to your textbook, Sarah is engaged in _______ listening

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empathic

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People spend more time _______ than in any other communication activity

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listening

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According to your textbook, anything that is visible, tangible, and stable in form would be treated as a(n) _______ in an informative speech

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object

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The process of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas is known as

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brainstorming

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When your general purpose is to ______, you act as a teacher or lecturer

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inform

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Advocating a position is most appropriate when the general purpose of your speech is to

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persuade

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The _____ is a one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech

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central idea

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The most effective order of main points in a speech depends above all on your topic, purpose, and

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audience

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Speeches arranged in _______ order follow a directional pattern from top to bottom, east to west, or some other route

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spatial order

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A speech narrating a series of historical events will usually be arranged in _______ order

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chronological order

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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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According to your textbook, transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts are examples of

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connectives

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"Now that we have seen the causes of unrest in central Africa, we shall turn to their effects..." is an example of a(n)

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transitions

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When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually

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complete the introduction after the body of the speech

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The main points in a preparation outline are

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identified by Roman numerals

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According to your textbook, the specific purpose statement in a preparation outline should appear

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before the text of the outline itself

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The _____ is the longest and most important part of the speech.

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body

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A speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience about the causes of domestic violence and its effects on society" would most likely be arranged in ______ order.

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casual

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According to your textbook, a(n) ________ ending is a conclusion that builds force until reaching a peak of power and intensity.

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crescendo

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A speech about the equipment used in the sport of ice hockey should probably use ______ organization.

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topical

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What does your textbook say about preparing effective speech conclusions?

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Make your conclusion about 5 to 10 percent of the entire speech

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According to your textbook, in addition to reinforcing the central idea, a speech conclusion should also

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signal the end of the speech

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Creating goodwill is especially important in the introduction of a(n) __________ speech

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persuasive

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Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?

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a credibility statement

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A detailed outline for the planning stages of a speech is called a ______ outline.

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preparation outline

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A ______ outline should include cues for delivering the speech

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speaking outline

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If you are planning to use presentation technology in a speech, you should

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bring a backup copy of your slides on a flash drive

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When you repeat the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words, you are using the language device known as

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alliteration

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Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to show changes in the homicide rate in Washington, D.C., over the past twenty years?

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a line graph

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As your textbook explains, language should be appropriate to the topic, the audience, the speaker, and the _______

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occasion

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The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words is a language device called

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parallelism

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According to your textbook, language is important because it

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gives meaning to events

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Which of the following would probably be the best visual aid to demonstrate the distribution of grades for a class?

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a pie graph

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A ______ is a figurative comparison that always contains the word "like" or "as."

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simile

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Visual aids can be very useful to a speaker because they

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enhance the clarity of the speaker's ideas

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Each of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking except

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use language technically

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