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Before people devised a way to record messages in writing, how did people first preserve their cultures' traditions and histories?

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Through storytelling

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What early philosopher argued that studying public speaking is beneficial to people?

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Aristotle

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What benefit of studying public speaking leads to improved critical thinking, group work, and organizational skills?

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Academic

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According to the triangle of meaning, the interpreter is the ______ of a mesage.

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sender and receiver

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Which type of communication involves only one person?

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Intrapersonal

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Dyadic communication is another term for ____ communication.

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Interpersonal

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An instructor leading a class discussion on ways to reduce the environmental impact of snowmobiles with two-cycle engines on our national park system is facilitating what type of communication?

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Group

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Rabbi Lerner will be presenting a sermon on Facing Life's Challenges at a local synagogue. In which type of communication will the rabbi be engaged?

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Public

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Group communication becomes public communication when _______.

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Someone stands up and begins to give a presentation or a speech.

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Human communication starts with the speaker. This person is also called all of the following:

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Source, encoder, and sender

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Speech communication scholar Karlyn Kohrs Campbell indicates the ______ of the message originate(s) with the speaker.

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ideas

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A message is ordinarily sent through a __________.

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Channel

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______________ is anything that distracts from effective communication, and is always present in some form.

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Noise

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Clarise was not sure that her roommate was right when she said that recycling only accounted for 10 % of the dorm's garbage, so she did some research and discovered that the dorm actually recycled 30% of its garbage. According to the text, Clarise was engaging in ____________.

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critical thinking

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Lara was overwhelmed by the thought of giving a speech, so she began by formulating a question and collecting data. What category of critical thinking was Lara engaged in?

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Information Gathering

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When we talk about ethics, we are referring to _________.

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The standards we use to determine right from wrong, or good from bad, in thought and behavior.

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Ethics is a working philosophy applied ________.

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to daily life

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Ethis is as much a(n) __________ as it is a pattern of behavior.

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frame of mind

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The relationship between speakers and listeners is ____________.

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transactional

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Informative speakers have an obligation to benefit:

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their audience

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It is unethical for a speaker to _____________ his or her audience.

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deceive

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A speaker discusses the four basic food-group model adopted by the Department of Agriculture in 1946 without mentioning the five-group model adopted in 1992 or the introduction of MyPlate in 2010. This speaker has violated the ethical responsibility to _________.

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Use truthful, accurate supporting materials.

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Ethical Listeners seek out speakers who will ___ their beliefs.

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challenge

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Ethical listeners listen without ______________.

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bias

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Sondra decides to attend the speech of a controversial but well-educated political speaker who is appearing on a neighboring campus. Which two ethical principles of listening is Sondra best demonstrating?

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Seek exposure to well-informed speakers and avoid prejudging speakers or their ideas.

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Which of the following uses of copyrighted material would be protected under the fair use provision?

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use of a scholarly journal article in an academic lecture

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Fair use of copyrighted material is __________ if the author is not credited.

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plagiarism

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__________ is a hybrid of half original writing and half quotation using an attributed source.

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Paraplage

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What kind of plagiarism is self-plagiarism?

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intentional

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A student wishing to practice civility in the classroom ________.

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silences his or her cell phone prior to the beginning of class.

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Increases in adrenaline, respiration, and perspiration are examples of the _______ changes that occur during platform panic.

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Physiological

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The origin of communication apprehension is purely _________.

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Psychological

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What should speaker nervousness be channeled into?

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Dyanmic, effective vocal and physical delivery

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During public speaking, focusing mostly on eliminating nervousness may make you _____.

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more nervous

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A recent study indicated that the association between speakers' self-reported nervousness and audience members' perceived speaker nervousness is _____________.

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weak

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Doctors have learned that patients with a positive outlook on recovery and recuperation heal faster. This is a version of what method for reducing speech anxiety?

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cognitive restructuring

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It can be especially helpful to practice your speech in what type of environment?

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one laden with distractions

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As you develop your speech content, make sure that everything you say is ________.

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relevant

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What is the difference between the organization of an essay and that of a speech?

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There are no differences: both have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

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Writing out a speech word for word can make the speech sound more like written rather than oral material. What is the second downside to writing a speech word for word?

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decreased eye contact during delivery

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Using sequential numbers and letters, or words such as "initially" and "finally" to structure your main points, are examples of ___________.

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signposts

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Summarizing and activating an audience response are two purposes of which division of a speech?

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Conclusion

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Mental speech rehearsal is ____________ for oral and physical practice.

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no substitute

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What should your voice show during a speech?

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That you are thinking about what you are saying while you are saying it

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When you recognize that everyone in class is as nervous as you are and __________, you can beneficially evaluate your speech.

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public speaking is a teachable skill

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Which of the following is the most neglected and the least understood of the communication arts?

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listening

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College students spend about what percentage of their communication time listening?

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50 %

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What is true about listening and hearing?

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Hearing is a continuous process

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Hearing is a(n) _________ function for a person with normal hearing.

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continuous

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We must be ________ to listen.

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taught

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Melissa is interested in the history of Ireland. An Irish professor is visiting her campus to speak on the effects of the potato famine in Dublin, and Melissa is excited to attend. Because listening _______________, she is more likely to absorb most the information during this lecture.

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implies using the message received`

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In which step of the listening process does one get the stimulus?

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receiving

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In which step of the listening process does one integrate the messages into his or her frame of reference?

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understand

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Which step of listening are you engaged in when you "tune out" the person behind you who is asking someone for next week's assignment and focus on the voice in the front of the room instead?

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selecting

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What kinds of distractions come in the form of things you can see., hear, taste, touch, or smell?

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physical

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Having a strong belief, view, or position that is contrary to that of the speaker could present what type of distraction?

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psychological

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In her speech on the game of darts, Maria says that most players follow rules that require competitors to "double on" and "double off." Your confusion about the meanings of those phrases is an example of ______________ distractions.

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semantic

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Who can take action to promote better listening?

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Speaker and Listener

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Sitting erect and leaning slightly forward with both feet flat on the floor is associated with _____________.

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Listening with your body

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Listeners filter what they hear through their own set of beliefs and values, but good listeners ___________.

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Withhold judgement until after the speech.

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One of the ways an audience-centered speaker can approach diversity is by _____________.

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recognizing his or her own place as part of the audience and respecting listeners.

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__________ is especially challenging because we must adapt a message and its delivery to a diverse audience.

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Public Speaking

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Joanna, who will be speaking at a local chamber of commerce meeting, has carefully considered the diverse makeup of her audience. She finally decides on the speech topic of "Social Networking for Small Business Owners." What technique is Joanna using to select her topic?

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audience targeting

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Erin gives a speech on how to make the perfect omelet and adds in, "This recipe is so easy, even the guys could make it." Although trying to add humor, Erin may be perceived as stereotyping based on _____.

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sex

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For a speech on starting your own e-commerce business on the Internet, which demographic trait in your audience would be most beneficial for you to know?

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education

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The 7 key factors in analyzing audience demographics are age, sex, ethnicity, education, religion, economic status, and __________.

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group membership

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An individual's behavior is shaped by ____________, which are based on __________, which are validated by __________________.

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attitudes; beliefs; values

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Common American ________ include equality, freedom, and justice.

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values

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Manny makes sure he has a job allowing him to provide shelter for his family and reliable transportation for him and his wife. Manny is fulfilling which of Maslow's needs?

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safety

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Regarding Maslow's hierarchy, your challenge as a speaker is to _________.

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identify and emphasize audience needs relative to your topic.

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The 3 Components that form an audience's disposition are ___________.

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feelings about the speaker, the topic and the occasion for the speech

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As a newly-hired administrator, Gail was invited to address the non-profit's executive board at their fall golfing retreat. She made sure to reserve the lighting and temperature, and even personally greeted every board member by name. Gail was puzzled when many members seemed uninterested in her extensive plans, and kept trying to interrupt her. What aspect of the speaking situation did Gail forget to address?

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Gail failed to analyze the occasion. This gathering was organized as a strictly social occasion.

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According to the text, what is the worst thing a speaker can do when his or her audience does not understand an apsect of the speech?

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continue as if there is no problem

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Abe was speaking about applying for college financial aid to an audience of high school students. Many of them were yawning, texting, or sleeping. Which of the following strategies will best help Abe regain the attention of the audience?

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Address a few students by name and ask them to estimate the total cost of the college they will attend.

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What is the additional step a speaker should take after the speech to complete the speech making process and most effectively use any feedback available?

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post-speech analysis

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George is a practicing Greek Orthodox. Although none of his friends is, he decides to focus is speech on the intricate and beautiful marriage ceremony performed at his church. George's speech topic can best be described as ___________.

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self-generated

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Lila is a student selected for a college panel discussion for potential freshman. The moderator asks her to prepare a brief speech about social life on campus. What best describes Lila's speech topic?

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audience-generated

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What represents a credible source for a research generated topic?

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Your local newspaper

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Visual brainstorming would best be used for ___________.

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focusing a general speech topic or idea

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As long as you can demonstrate ______________, you will motivate your audience to listen.

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the relevance of the topic to listeners.

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Linda chose the topic, "the History of Sumo Wrestling in Japan" because she found the idea of it fascinating. However, Linda quickly found out that she knew very little about sumo wrestling or Japanese culture. What mistake did Linda make?

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Linda did not understand the topic enough to undertake the research

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Which of the following topics best represents one narrow enough for a 5-minute speech?

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the Chicago Cubs' 1907 World Series win

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If the general purpose of your speech is _________, you set a mood to relax the audience using delivery style, tone, and content.

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to entertain

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Darlene's speech on the Rufous Hummingbird, including its habitat and migration patterns, will be given at the local meeting of the National Audubon Society. The general purpose of Darlene's speech is ____________.

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to inform

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Speeches given by Tea Party members to voters immediately prior to an election are likely formulated to ___________.

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actuate

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A persuasive speech is meant to influence ____________, unlike speeches meant to actuate, which attempt to influence ____________.

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beliefs and actions; behaviors

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The ________ purpose statement has 3 parts.

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specific

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Monique is speaking to a parent group about bullying. Her specific purpose is to ______________.

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convince the audience that bullying is a serious problem in schools

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After narrowing your speech topic, conducting research, and formulating a specific purpose, you begin to develop key ideas and ___________.

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a working thesis

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For the topic area of bees, an appropriate thesis statement might be:

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honeybees are a critical ingredient in the production of fruit for human consumption

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Most experts would agree that as we research and prepare for a public speech, it will be shaped __________.

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by all of our own personal experiences and knowledge

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The first question you should ask yourself when assessing your knowledge is, "What do I _________ that will help me develop my topic?"

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know

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In addition to selecting a topic and narrowing its focus, speakers must be sure to _____________ when developing their research plan.

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create a timetable

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An advantage to using Google Scholar when conducting online research is ___________.

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students can use a familiar search engine without accessing library databases

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Before recording and using information acquired through "openly editable" online encyclopedias in a speech, the text suggests that __________.

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you verify it and evaluate it

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___________ are huge., powerful collections of information arranged for quick retrieval by computer using key words stipulated by a researcher.

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Databases

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As more than 200,000 magazines and journals exist, speakers using Magazines articles as research material must utilize ________.

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an index

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If you have selected a current, localized topic for a speech, you may want to review specific ___________, utilizing a search engine like Google.

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newspapers

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Bridget's speech will focus on federal environmental efforts resulting from passage of the Clean Air Act. What resource will be most helpful to Bridget in her research?

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Academic Search Premier Database

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Adam is making a humorous speech about the regional uses of words. He loves to find examples of words like "pop" and "sack" that friends from different states find confusing. One of the best reference tools Adam might use for his speech is _____________.

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A specialized dictionary

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Lourdes' speech is on the rehabilitation process of soldiers with prosthetic limbs. She wants to include firsthand information on her topic and make it as timely as possible. What research strategies should Lourdes use?

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Conduct interviews with recent prosthetic patients and their physicians at a local veterans hospital.

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When you decide to conduct a personal interview as part of your speech research, you must first consider _____________.

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the interviewee's knowledge and willingness to speak with you

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When conducting an interview face to face, the interviewer should ___________.

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include both open-and closed-ended questions

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Layla has gathered an abundance of information and insists on recording as much of the relevant information as she can. She is demonstrating what rule of thumb when conducting research?

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Record more, rather than less

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For researchers, applying Alden Todd's 10/25 formula means that ______________.

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keep going if the last 10 % of research time has brought excellent results, conclude if the last 25% has brought diminished results

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What critical thinking skill will help you combine and restructure pieces of info?

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integrating

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The organizing question, "how do cars run on gasoline?" will most likely be which type of speech?

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informative

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The first step in assessing the information you have, how it fits together, and what you still need begins by _________.

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asking an organizing question

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Anna's speech on the food value of insects included these main points: 1) their higher protein vaue vs. beef, pork, and chicken; 2) their lower fat/calorie content; 3) their inexpensive cost of production; 4) their long history as a key part of the diets of other cultures. What pattern of organization is Anna using?

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topical

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Joe divided his speech on finding the right apartment into 3 sequential main points: 1) choosing an area of town, 2) choosing an apartment complex in that area, and 3) choosing an apartment within that complex. Such a pattern of organization is both __ and __.

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spatial, chronological

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The organizational pattern follows a time sequence.

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chronological

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An advantage of the _____ pattern is that it places an issue in its broader context and provides balance and objectivity.

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pro-con

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Sales people often use the ____ strategy.

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need-plan

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The ________ is a simple, rigid, organizational approach for a persuasive speech.

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problem-solution

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The second of the "4 S's" is to _____ the idea.

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state

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__________ help listeners follow your organizational pattern and increase the likelihood that they will remember your key ideas.

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signposts

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The last step of the "4S's" is to _________ the idea.

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summarize

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A __________ transition reinforces the major point of the speech by adding one idea to another.

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complementary

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Henrietta uses the following sentence in her speech, "Consequently, fair trade coffee symbols have become necessary in the search for ethically sustained coffee beans." This is an example of which type of transition?

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Causal

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Effective transitions are _________.

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smooth, functional words and phrases that connect main ideas.

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________ refers to the dependability or believeability of a speaker or that speaker's sources.

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credibility

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Effective supporting materials use vividness in order to help listeners ______ the speaker's ideas.

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remember

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__________ examples are lengthier and more elaborate than ______ examples.

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extended; brief

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A(n) __________ example must be real or true.

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actual

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Speeches on types of music, voice patterns, or speech dialects would best define key terms by using what?

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An audible example

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Definition by ____ is often livelier and clearer than many dictionary definitions

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operation

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Bryce gives a compelling story of his and his family's escape from the Congo into Switzerland during a governmental overthrow. This is an example of a _____________________.

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personal narrative

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When you use a _________, you associate two items that do no necessarily share actual similarities.

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figurative comparison

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__________ links two items by showing their differences.

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contrast

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When Patricia explained the difference between chemical and physical sunblock, she was using a(n) ___________ contrast.

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literal

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Ryan's speech called for increased funding of medical trauma centers. Throughout his speech, he cited the need for the specialized care provided in these facilities. Yet, when he estimated the demand for this care, he used statistics of emergency room use. Trauma centers are not the same as emergency rooms. The source Ryan cited was not ______________.

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relevant.

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What is noted as a good question to ask yourself before including evidence in your speech?

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Is the evidence relevant?

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In a speech about the effect a new convention center will have on the city in which it will be built, Jill used the statement "The new convention center will increase tourism a lot." This evidence is not ______________.

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specific

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According to the text, providing oral footnotes accomplishes two goals. They __________ and ________.

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enhance the credibility of what you say; help interested listeners find published sources.

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What is the best example of a proper oral footnote?

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."Studs Terkel, Pulitzer Prize-winning oral historian, says in his 2001 book Will the Circle be Unbroken?..."

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Which of the following is usually the first step in an effective speech introduction?

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Capture the attention of your audience.

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"Imagine lying on a beach, cool wind in your hair, when, suddenly, a jellyfish washes up on shore." This is an example of which tactic in securing your audience's attention?

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stimulating their imagination

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A ___________ question seeks a public response.

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direct

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A rhetorical question is designed primarily to __________.

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stimulate thought

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What technique secures audience by engaging the minds of listeners through suspense?

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arouse your audience's curiosity

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Samantha says to her audience, " The information I will give you in the next 10 minutes will help you buy an excellent used car with complete confidence." What strategy has Samantha used to get the attention of her audience?

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promised her audience something beneficial

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In her introduction, Margot states, "Today I will briefly discuss the rise, fall, and resolution of the early twentieth century Women's Rights Movement." She has used what important step in organizing her speech?

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previewing the key ideas

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"How many of you have considered being an organ donor? I never considered it, at least not seriously, until I learned that my kidney had failed. The doctor said a kidney transplant was my only option. That, or die. This photo shows what I looked like then, eighteen months ago. Pretty grim. You can see what I look like now, thanks to a new kidney. Another person's tragedy gave me life and life for four other people as well. That's why I wanted to talk to you today about signing an organ donor card." This speech introduction omits one function. What function is missing?

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previewing the key ideas

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Which of the following statements orients the audience by revealing how the speaker has organized the body of a speech?

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preview statement

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An effective conclusion must provide closure, or bring the speech to a satisfying _______________ conclusion.

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psychological

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Anitra is working on the conclusion of her speech and decides to make a final conclusion statement that is parallel to the attention-getting statement she will use in her introduction. This conclusion statement is called a(n) ____________________.

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circular conclusion

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"The next time you go to text a friend while driving, remember that you are taking the lives of others into your hands by fostering distractions behind the wheel," is an example of what technique?

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activating an audience response

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Activating an audience response during the conclusion is usually easier in a(n) _______________ speech.

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persuasive

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"The information I have shared with you today about German Shepherds may be useful to you in the future. If you are considering buying a puppy, you may want to review this information as part of your consideration," is how one might activate an audience response for what type of speech?

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informative

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Activating a response and providing closure both reinforce the ____________ of your speech.

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impact

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