Question 1

T/F Some nervousness before you speak is beneficial

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

T/F Public speaking usually requires more formal language than everyday conversation

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

T/F Both Public Speaking and conversation Involve adapting to listener feedback

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

T/F For most beginning speakers, the biggest part of stage fright is the fear of the unknown

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

T/F Audiences are usually critical of speakers for making minor mistakes

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False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

T/F The nonverbal messages that listeners send back to speakers are called feedback.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

T/F Texting, Tweeting, and other forms of electronic communication have significantly reduced the need for public speaking

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

T/F Communication skills, including public speaking, are often more important to employers than a job candidate\'s undergraduate major

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

T/F Listeners usually realize how tense a speaker is

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

T/F The channel is the room in which speech communication takes place

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

T/F Many of the symptoms of stage fright are due to adrenaline, a hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

T/F Your goal in public speaking is to have your intended message be the message that is actually communicated.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

T/F Speakers who think positively about themselves and the speech experience are more likely to overcome their stage fright than are speakers who think negatively.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

T/F As a speaker, you can usually assume that an audience will be interested in what you have to say.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

T/F When you give a speech to your classmates, you are engaged in a one-way communication.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Sophists were

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Greek Tutors who were paid by the rich to educate their children

Question 19

Philosophers

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Held a love of wisdom Believe that truth is found in ethical speeches

Question 20

Two of the best remembered and respected philosophers in world history are

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Aristotle and Plato

Question 21

Aristotle related ethos to the study of ethics while pathos referred to

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An emotional appeal to an audience

Question 22

Many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

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Organizing your thoughts logically Tailoring your message to the audience Adaption to lister feedback

Question 23

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

Question 24

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.

Question 25

Heather was in the midst of an excellent speech on campus history when she made a minor mistake by giving the wrong date for the opening of a campus building. She suddenly stopped speaking and said, \"Oh, I messed up.\" Then she provided the correct date. The rest of her speech went well, but all she could think about afterward was her mistake. What is the major piece of advice from your textbook that Heather needs to be reminded about?

Accepted Answer

It is natural for public speakers to be nervous.

Question 26

Jamal attended the campus president\'s speech about tuition increases, while Mary listened to a podcast of the speech in her car. Later, Mary said she thought the president\'s words stated clearly that he opposed an increase in tuition. But Jamal said that the way the president avoided looking at students when he talked about tuition made it seem like the president actually supported an increase in tuition. The difference in the messages Mary and Jamal received most likely resulted from the fact that

Accepted Answer

Mary and Jamal received the message through different channels

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

T/F One of the most common mistakes students make on their first speech is trying to cover too much

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

T/F The best way to prepare to give your speech is to memorize it and deliver it word for word

Accepted Answer

False

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

T/F When delivering your speech, you should try to adopt the relaxed and confident tone you use in everyday conversation

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

T/F It is recommended that you present your speech without advance preparation so it will sound spontaneous in class

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

T/F When you give your speech, you should try to make eye contact with your audience as much as you can.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

T/F Most of the nervousness a speaker feels internally is usually not visible to the audience

Accepted Answer

True

Question 37

T/F Nervousness is normal when delivering a speech.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

Which of the following should you do when rehearing your speech

Accepted Answer

Rehearse the speech out loud. Prepare notes consisting of key words a phrases Practice giving the speech to friends or family members

Question 39

Which of the following is recommended that you do when rehearsing your speech?

Accepted Answer

Ask family members or friends for feedback.

Question 40

When you deliver your speech, you should make an effort to

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Maintain eye contact with the audience Use your voice expressively Avoid distracting mannerisms

Question 41

T/F Public Speakers need to be audience-centered

Accepted Answer

False

Question 42

T/F Being audience-centered means that your primary purpose as a speakers to gain a desired response from the audience.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 43

T/F The need to adapt to the audience means that speechmakers must usually compromise their own beliefs or values

Accepted Answer

False

Question 44

T/F An audience\'s response to a message is invariably colored by its perception of the speaker

Accepted Answer

True

Question 45

T/F Unlike beginning speakers, experienced speakers have little need for an audience analysis

Accepted Answer

False

Question 46

T/F Even when listeners pay close attention, they don\'t always process a speaker\'s message exactly as the speaker intended.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 47

T/F Every speech contains-the one sent by the speaker and the one received by the listener.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 48

T/F Gender, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, and group membership are all factors to consider when conducting a demographic audience analysis

Accepted Answer

True

Question 49

T/F Audience size, the physical setting for the speech, and the audience\'s disposition toward the topic are all elements of demographic audience analysis

Accepted Answer

False

Question 50

T/F Employers are looking for college graduates who can communicate effectively with people at different cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 51

T/F Keeping specking within strict time limits is an artificial constraint of classroom speeches and is less important for speeches outside the classroom.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 52

The primary purpose of speechmaking is to

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Gain a desired response from listeners

Question 53

Audience adaption is an important factor in which of the following?

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Choosing the topic Preparing the speech Presenting the speech

Question 54

In her speech introduction, Kailyn asked, \"Have you ever looked through old family photo albums and laughed at what people were wearing? Like many of you, I\'ve noticed the changes in fashion and feared that my effort to look stylish today may eventually be a source of amusement to my future children.\" By attempting to show her listeners why they should care about her topic. Kailyn was

Accepted Answer

Adapting to her audience

Question 55

What are two types of audiences analysis

Accepted Answer

Demographic and situational

Question 56

Which of the following is a demographic characteristic of a speech audience?

Accepted Answer

Age

Question 57

If you were giving a persuasive speech on Medicare to members of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the most important factor to consider when analyzing your audience would probably be the

Accepted Answer

Age of the audience

Question 58

If you were giving an informative speech to a general audience about the war in Vietnam, the most important demographic factor to consider in analyzing your audience would probably be the

Accepted Answer

Age of the audience

Question 59

Wanda wants to persuade her classmates to become vegans. The most important factor for Wanda to consider when analyzing her audience is probably its

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of the topic

Question 60

Which of the following elements usually has the greatest impact on the length a speech should be?

Accepted Answer

The occasion for the speech

Question 61

T/F Audiences find well-organized speakers to be more credible than poorly organized speakers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 62

T/F How well a speech is organized affects how listeners view the speaker\'s competence and trustworthiness

Accepted Answer

True

Question 63

T/F Most speeches should contain from two to four main points

Accepted Answer

True

Question 64

T/F Speeches arranged in chronological order follow a time pattern

Accepted Answer

True

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