SPCH Exam 1 Review – Flashcards
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T/F - Time of day plays a part in how receptive an audience is to a speech.
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True
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When hiring, employers are MOST likely to be influenced by an applicant's... a) Grade point average b) Letters of reference c) Technical knowledge of the field d) Oral communication skills e) Written communication skills
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d) Oral communication skills
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The part of a speech that you want your listeners to remember if they forget everything else is known as the... a) Attention getter b) Specific purpose c) Central idea d) Conclusion
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c) Central idea
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Which of the following can cause a speech to be dull? a) Unattractive clothes b) Disrespect for the audience c) Unenthusiastic delivery d) Obscene language
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c) Unenthusiastic delivery
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Who bears the responsibility for communication actually taking place? a) The listener b) Neither the speaker nor the listener c) The speaker d) Both the speaker and the listener
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d) Both the speaker and the listener
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Which of the following is bad advice for a speaker? a) Use visual aids when speaking to hearing impaired listeners b) Avoid politics, sports, and business with a female audience c) Explain American slang used when addressing international students d) Try to meet the needs of all listeners
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b) Avoid politics, sports, and business with a female audience
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In the speech communication process, anything that blocks or hinders the communication of a message is called... a) Interference b) Obstruction c) Confusion d) Blockage
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a) Interference
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A speech, says management consultant David W. Richardson, takes place in... a) The context of speaker-listener communication b) The minds of the listeners c) The spoken words of the speaker d) The memories of all participants
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b) The minds of the listeners
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The extemporaneous method of speaking involves... a) Memorizing a speech b) Using notes c) Ad-libbing d) Reading a script
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b) Using notes
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The part of a speech that links one section to another is known as a... a) Cementer b) Connection c) Chain d) Transition
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d) Transition
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According to the text, shyness... a) Is caused by a childhood trauma b) Can be eliminated by psychotherapy c) Is a characteristic of some successful people in show business d) Is a barrier to effective public speaking
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c) Is a characteristic of some successful people in show business
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T/F - Gesturing or walking around a bit during your speech helps siphon off excessive nervous energy.
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True
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Striving for perfection... a) Is a necessary mental ploy to achieve success b) Helps you achieve almost total perfection c) Is the best way to develop a positive outlook d) Places unnecessary pressure on yourself
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d) Places unnecessary pressure on yourself
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T/F - Memorizing a speech is a bad technique for handling nervousness.
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True
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The greatest amount of anxiety in a speech is usually experienced in the... a) Question-and-answer period b) Introduction c) Conclusion d) Body
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b) Introduction
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T/F - Most of your nervous symptoms are not seen by your audience.
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True
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T/F - A shy person's shyness will block that person from giving a good, dynamic speech.
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False
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The term used by the text for visualizing successful actions is... a) Success orientation b) Creative imagination c) Power visualization d) Positive imagery
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d) Positive imagery
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Ten minutes after listening to a 10 minute oral presentation, the average person understands and retains ____% of the information. a) 75 b) 25 c) 10 d) 50
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d) 50
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Hermina listened politely to a speech on zoos, but became angry when the speaker argued for abolition of all zoos. For the rest of the speech, she turned him out and planned the counter-arguments that she could throw at him during the question-and-answer period. What listening mistake is she making? a) Failing to prepare b) Failing to control emotions c) Giving in to distractions d) Rationalizing
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b) Failing to control emotions
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T/F - The Golden Rule of Listening is "Listen wisely and well."
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False
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Two groups of students at Cornell University listened to the same lecture, with one group allowed to use laptops to browse the internet and the other group required to keep laptops closed. When tested, the group with the internet access remembered... a) Significantly more information than the other group b) Significantly less information c) About the same amount of information
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b) Significantly less information
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In most speeches, listeners can process information at about ____ words per minute, whereas most speakers talk at 125 to 150 words a minute... a) 500 b) 200 c) 150 d) 300
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a) 500
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Taking notes while engaged in a one-on-one discussion with your supervisor... a) Makes you appear as if you have a poor memory b) Is insulting because of lack of eye contact c) Is a compliment to the superior
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c) Is a compliment to the superior
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Which of these comments would be helpful for an evaluator to make to a speaker? a) "You looked as if you were scared of the audience" b) "Try to speak in a conversational manner"
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b) "Try to speak in a conversational manner"
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A headache causes which type of distraction... a) Cryptic b) Physical c) Auditory d) Alternative
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b) Physical
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T/F - If you whisper, it is okay to talk on a cell phone while attending a presentation.
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False
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Reading background material on a speaker's topic is something the listener should do... a) Several days after the speech b) During the speech c) Before the speech d) Immediately after the speech
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c) Before the speech
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Horace noticed some listeners looking confused when he used a certain term in his speech, so he backed up and explained the term in greater detail. Horace exhibited... a) Using demographic analysis b) Catering to an audience c) Adaptation during a speech d) Audience analysis
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c) Adaptation during a speech
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T/F - If you cannot persuade skeptical listeners to adopt your views, you should at least try to move them closer to your position.
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True
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T/F - Elderly members of an audience will feel stigmatized and offended if a speaker explains the meaning of terms that are popular among young people and unlikely to be known to older listeners.
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False
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The text recommends that an invitation to a company employee should be worded as... a) "You and your guest are invited to the company picnic" b) "You and your husband or wife are invited to the company picnic" c) "You and your spouse are invited to the company picnic"
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a) "You and your guest are invited to the company picnic"
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According to advice given in the text, a speaker who is addressing hearing-impaired listeners doesn't need to... a) Speak loudly b) Exaggerate words c) Emphasize consonants d) Emphasize final syllables
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b) Exaggerate words
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Tailoring your speech to fit audience needs and interests is described in the text as... a) Altering b) Customizing c) Shaping d) Form-fitting
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b) Customizing
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T/F - In a large auditorium, your listeners are more likely to be responsive if they are sparsely seated throughout the hall than if they are tightly packed together.
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False
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In preparing for a speech next week, you discover that one member of the audience has a visual disability. To find out how to meet her needs, whom should you consult? a) The woman herself b) The person who invited you to speak c) Her closest relative d) Her health-care provider
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a) The woman herself
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For a presentation, which approach do most international audiences prefer? a) Humorous b) Serious c) Emotional d) Informal
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b) Serious
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In analyzing an audience, which one of the following variables should NOT be considered? a) Age b) Gender c) Educational background d) Personal appearance
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d) Personal appearance
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T/F - The central idea of a speech should begin with an infinitive.
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False
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T/F - The key concept that you want your listeners to remember if they forget everything else is called the specific purpose statement.
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False
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"How to Make a Home Burglar-Proof" is an example of which kind of speech? a) Persuasive b) Entertaining c) Inspirational d) Informative
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d) Informative
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According to the text, we should eliminate hidden purposes that... a) Embarrass our listeners b) Reveal our central idea c) Sabotage our true goal d) Divulge our personal secrets
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c) Sabotage our true goal
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T/F - In the informative speech, your overriding concern is to win the listeners to your way of thinking.
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False
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What is the maximum number of major ideas that can be included in a specific purpose statement? a) Four b) Two c) Three d) One
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d) One
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"Too explain to my listeners the chemical composition of vegetable oils." According to the text, this item is... a) Too technical for a classroom speech b) Appropriate for a classroom speech
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a) Too technical for a classroom speech
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"Parrots as pets" is an example of... a) A specific purpose b) A topic c) A central idea d) A general purpose
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b) A topic
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"Food-borne illnesses" is an example of... a) A topic b) A specific purpose c) A central idea d) A general purpose
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a) A topic
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"A parent who reneges on child-support payments should be forced to pay or be sent to prison." This is an example of... a) A topic b) A general purpose c) A central idea d) A specific purpose
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c) A central idea
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For a speech, your own personal experiences and observations... a) Can suggest avenues of research but should not be used as source material b) Might provide valuable material that can be used in a speech
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b) Might provide valuable material that can be used in a speech
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An internet catalog that starts off with broad categories, which are then subdivided into smaller categories, is known as... a) Subject directory b) Usenet c) Search engine d) Newsgroup
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a) Subject directory
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Before starting your research, you should decide on your... a) Central idea b) Title c) Specific purpose d) Introduction
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c) Specific purpose
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For researchers, one of the most valuable resources in blogs is... a) Links to other sites b) Live video c) Personal opinions d) Corporate views
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a) Links to other sites
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If you are looking for a book that is not available in your library, the text recommends that you... a) Visit other libraries b) Consult the World Wide Web c) Use interlibrary loan d) Explore discussion forums
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c) Use interlibrary loans
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In most libraries, the person who is best able to help you with your research is called a... a) Database librarian b) Information librarian c) Search-and-find librarian d) Reference librarian
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d) Reference librarian
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The formats of MLA and APA are designed to help you... a) Verify accuracy of information b) Find web sites c) Contact online libraries d) Cite sources
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d) Cite sources
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The text says that interviewing an expert via e-mail is... a) An unacceptable method b) An acceptable method
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b) An acceptable method
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The three major research options are libraries, the internet, and... a) Search engines b) Field research c) Reference works d) Catalogs
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b) Field research
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The _________ for an article gives the title, author's name, magazine, date, and page numbers. a) Citation b) Abstract c) Listing d) Summary
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a) Citation
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If you make changes in copyrighted material... a) The material reverts to public domain b) The material retains its copyright status c) The material becomes your property d) The material is no longer protected by copyright
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b) The material retains its copyright status
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T/F - "I got my information from the internet" is an acceptable way to assure audiences that the information in your speech is valid.
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False
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Which one of the following is on the textbook's list of criteria for high-quality information? a) Receiving at least 1000 hits on a search engine b) Current c) Appearing in Wikipedia d) Widely believed
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b) Current
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The ________ loophole in copyright law lets scholars, writers, and public speaker disseminate information without having to get permission for small amounts. a) Royalty-free b) Scholarly exemption c) Public domain d) Fair use
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d) Fair use
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If you want to reproduce a US Weather Bureau pamphlet on how to protect oneself in a tornado, you are required to... a) Write for permission and pay a fee b) Write for permission to reproduce c) Do nothing d) Pay a fee
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c) Do nothing
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According to the text, results of polls often depend upon... a) Whether individuals are paid to participate b) The gender of the person conducting the poll c) The time of day the poll is conducted d) How a question is asked
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d) How a question is asked
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A spoken acknowledgement of the source of one's material is known as... a) An oral credit b) An oral footnote c) An oral attribution d) An oral citation
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b) An oral footnote
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Sites at which internet domain tend to be the least objective? a) .net b) .com c) .edu d) .org
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b) .com
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Which of the most reliable type of material? a) Opinion b) Anecdote c) Evidence d) Testimonial
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c) Evidence
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T/F - Researchers can trust claims that are based on testimonials.
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False
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T/F - Support materials always constitute proof of an assertion.
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False
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The success of vivid images as support material depends upon the good use of... a) Specific details b) Flowery words c) Poetic pictures d) Visual aids
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a) Specific details
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A speaker who says, "France is 212000 square miles--roughly the size of Texas" is using... a) Contrast b) Narrative c) Testimony d) Statistics
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d) Statistics
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Imagine five people of the following ages: 45, 37, 26, 20, and 18. The 26 year old has the _____ age. a) Statistical b) Mean c) Balanced d) Median
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d) Median
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Paraphrasing a quotation is... a) Unacceptable b) Unnecessary c) Unethical d) Acceptable
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d) Acceptable
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A speaker says, "according to historian Barbara Tuchman, 'Every successful revolution puts on in time the robes of the tyrant it has dispensed.'" This sentence illustrates the use of... a) Definitions b) Example c) Testimony d) Contrast
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c) Testimony
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T/F - A narrative in a speech must always be factual.
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False
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A speaker says, "Fresh pizza and store-bought frozen pizza are so different that I think the only thing they have in common is the name pizza. Fresh pizza is tangy, tasty, and easy to chew, whereas store-bought pizza is flat, bland, and hard to chew." This speaker is using... a) Statistics b) Hypothetical narrative c) Contrast d) Comparison
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c) Contrast
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T/F - If a story fails to develop the key ideas of a speech, it should not be used.
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True
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The term percent means out of... a) 1000 b) 10 c) 1 d) 100
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d) 100
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T/F - Research shows that speakers are better off using no visual aids than using poor ones.
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True
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T/F - Creating a graphic on a whiteboard or chalkboard during a speech is an effective way to hold the audience's attention.
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False
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Regarding a speaker's credibility with an audience, which one of the following statements is true? a) A speaker is better off using no visual aids at all than poor ones b) The more visual aids a speaker uses, the greater the credibility
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a) A speaker is better off using no visual aids at all than poor ones
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T/F - If you find a photo on a web site and want to use it in a classroom speech, you can use it without asking permission from the web site.
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True
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In a bar graph, the bars should be... a) Either horizontal or vertical b) Vertical c) Horizontal
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a) Either horizontal or vertical
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T/F - If a visual aid is small, it should be passed among the listeners during the speech so that everyone can get a good look.
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False
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T/F - Even the simplest, most easily understood visual aid should be discussed with the audience.
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True
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T/F - A "thumbnail" on a web site is an image with very low resolution.
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a) True
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The textbook says that good models for visual aids in public speaking are... a) Cereal boxes b) CD album covers c) Outdoor signs d) Television commercials
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c) Outdoor signs
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The text advises that you "aim for back-row comprehension." This means that you should... a) Make sure all visuals can be clearly seen by people in the back of the room b) Speak loud enough to be heard by people in the back of the room c) Focus your attention on people in the back of the room
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a) Make sure all visual aids can be clearly seen by people in the back of the room
