Speech Communication Ch8-15 – Flashcards
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Remember, the average American generates over 200 lbs of trash a year." This statement is an example of
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humor
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When you find out as much about your audience's needs, interests, and expectations prior to selecting a toic, you are fulfiling which guideline for selecting a topic?
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consider the audience
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Discussing your speech topic with someone who is knowledgable on the subject is a method of gathering support material known as
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interviewing
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When speaking to avery diverse audience, it is best to use
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standard U.S. English
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___________ refers to words that reflect a speaker & audience's geographical background.
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regionalism
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When searching for a speech topic, Web directories, such as Yahoo, are helpful because
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they make it easy to find a lot of material in a short time
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Considering the needs, interests, and expectations of listeners during the entire speech preparation process is called
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being audience-centered
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What technique in selecting a speech topic will best motivate both your research and delivery?
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choose a topic of interest to you
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Just as a traveler needs a map for journey, a speaker needs a map for a speech. This detailed map of a speech is
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a delivery outline
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When combined w/ a central idea, a preview statement can form "a blueprint" of a speech. True or False
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True
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What is the technique called when a speaker makes reference to the introduction in the conclusion?
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providing a sense of closure
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The final step in an introduction is to provide your audience with an overview of your speech. This step is known as
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a preview
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The delivery outline
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should be brief and have speaking notes
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What is the major benefit of using correct outline form?
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helps you remember the main idesa of your speech
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In the introduction to your speech, a good way to establish your credibility is to
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be well prepared and confident
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A complete declarative sentence that summarizes your speech is known as the
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central idea
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what should a speech conclusion do?
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summarize the main ideas
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when someone, who is a recognized authority in a specialized area, states his/her opinion, this is considered
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expert testimony
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________ refers to words unique to a speaker's particular hobby or profession
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Jargon
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when is it appropriate to use humor in an introduction?
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when the humor directly relates to the topic
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The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications and the American Statistics Index are described in your textbook as examples of
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government documents
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A properly worded central idea or thesis statement
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is a single sentence summarizing your speech
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what is a hyperlink?
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web pages or sites which are automatically linked
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In an introduction, an effective way to give your audience a reason to listen is to
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relate the topic to their lives
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This piece of information appears first in a typical bibliographical entry using the MLA format.
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author's name
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Speeches that you present will be either to inform, to persuade, or to entertain. The goal for your speech is known as its
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general purpose
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The first step in an introduction is to
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get the audience's attention
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This usually comes at the end of the introduction
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preview main points
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Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way, moving an audience to action, and providing closure are all functions of
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speech conclusion
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During your speech, you ask the audience to sign a petition increasing the amount of student parking areas. The general goal of the speech is to
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to persuade
