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"I guess that's it" is a poor way to end a speech.

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True

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Before a speech, when you picture yourself giving the presentation, you should imagine all of the elements below EXCEPT...

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the possibility of failure

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Which one of the following is NOT one of the most basic purposes of a speech:

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critique

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Credibility is the attitude listeners hold toward a speaker.

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True

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Outlining only helps professional speakers. Outlining has little relationship for beginning speakers.

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False

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In the speech communication process, whatever is communicated verbally and nonverbally to the listener is known as the:

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message

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Which one of the following guidelines does the text suggest for creating the central idea of a speech?

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limit each speech to only one central idea

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Every speech need not have a PURPOSE.

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False

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The CONCLUSION of the speech should do all but which one of the following:

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Develop the final point of the speech

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The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse your speech aloud, standing just as you will when you deliver it to your audience.

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True

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The essential message of a speech is known as the central idea.

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True

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The INTRODUCTION of the speech should do all but which one of the following:

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Unify the speech

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A speaker who surveys the knowledge level of the audience before a speech can incorporate the results of the survey in the speech itself.

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True

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One of the most important ways of coping with nervousness is to pick a speech topic that you truly care about.

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True

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In a survey cited in the text, the five biggest mistakes made by speakers in the United States were listed. Which was the number one mistake?

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failing to tailor one's speech to the needs and interests of the audience

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One of the main characteristics of good speech delivery is naturalness and conversationality.

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True

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Deep breathing will only cause the speaker to become sleepy and should be avoided immediately before a presentation.

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False

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The extemporaneous style of speaking includes all of these characteristics EXCEPT:

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You memorize your speech

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To a graduating college class that included a large number of middle-aged students, a commencement speaker says, "You will soon enter the work force...you will settle down and raise a family." The speaker is guilty of...

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failing to analyze the audience

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In some cases, if your audience isn't very interested in a topic before you speak, you can still generate interest.

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True

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Many speakers race through their speech because of nervous tension and a desire to "get it over with."

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True

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Main points are illustrated, explained, or proved by means of

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support material

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Sounds and words such as "uh," "er," "okay," and "ya know" are known as verbal fillers and should be avoided.

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True

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Which one of the following does the text suggest as the best way to prevent excessive stage fright?

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Preparation

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The meaning of nonverbal communication signals is the same in all countries of the world.

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False

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When choosing a speech topic, one should consider:

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a, b, and c are correct >its appropriateness for the speaker >its appropriateness for the audience >its appropriateness for the occasion

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Which one of the following statements is false?

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A complete sentence outline contains about the same number of words as the actual speech.

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It is not that important to analyze your audience because all audiences are different.

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False

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When communication fails, the blame should be placed on either the speaker or the listener or both.

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True

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"To tell my audience about endangered species" is too narrow for a five-minute speech.

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False

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In choosing a topic for a speech, you are encouraged to start with your own personal experiences as possibilities.

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True

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Positive visualization is a method that one should avoid to control nervousness.

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False

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Which one of the following statements is true?

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Most of your physical symptoms of nervousness are not detected by your listeners.

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Making eye contact with audience members shoudl be avoided at times since it can make a speaker nervous.

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False

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Transitions are not necessary for every speech.

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False

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One of the main characteristics of good speech delivery is naturalness and conversationality.

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True

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Complete scripts are better notes for a beginning speaker.

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False

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All of the following are listed in the book as ways that speakers can get feedback EXCEPT:

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Ask listeners to raise their hands if they spot a mistake.

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The textbook suggests all of the following techniques EXCEPT:

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Right before a speech, gently massage the front of your neck to loosen up your vocal cords.

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For audiences that know little or nothing about your topic, you should avoid using

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jargon

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Acting as if you are poised and confident can often cause you to actually become so.

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True

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A speaker's choice of topic must be relevant to the interests and expectations of his or her listeners, but the speaker does not have to take into account the knowledge listeners already have about the subject.

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False

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What is the name for the technique of generating may ideas quickly and uncritically?

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brainstorming

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When you organize a speech, you should divide it into three major parts - introduction, body, and conclusion.

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True

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Transitions should be inserted...

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wherever they are needed to help the listener.

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Giving a speech from memory ...

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is recommended only for short speeches.

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The main points of a speech should bolster (improve or develope) the...

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central idea

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Some stage fright is both normal and good for you as a speaker.

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True

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Which one of the following scenarios best captures the textbook's advice concerning the fear of public speaking?

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A speaker doesn't try to eliminate nervousness and fear, but instead converts her anxiety into positive energy.

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When selecting a topic, a speaker should consider:

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all of the above: >his own experience, knowledge, and interests >the topic's value to both the audience and to him/herself >the availability of material and its quality

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