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As in other forms of communication, effective listening is vital to communication in small-group discussion. Answer: The selection and use of supporting materials for a speech involves critical thinking skills. Answer: T People need effective listening skills in almost all […]

To be most effective in a speech, statistics need to be interpreted and explained in terms that are meaningful to the audience. Answer: An extemporaneous speech is carefully prepared and practiced in advance. Answer: T A speech urging Congress to […]

Nonverbal communication is based on a person’s use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words. Answer: The speaking outline is essentially a manuscript of your speech. Answer: F According to your textbook, the first step in […]

Handling the question-and-answer session well can enhance a speaker’s credibility and strengthen the impact of his or her speech. Answer: If you use a tape recorder or a digital recorder in a research interview, you should keep it secret from […]

“To inform my audience about the three stages in a job interview” is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. concept. b. object. c. process. d. function. e. policy. Answer: Language helps to shape our sense […]

If you were constructing an audience-analysis questionnaire and wanted to learn how many of your listeners had ever heard of the Salem witch trials, which of the following would be the best kind of question to ask? a. demographic question […]

Each of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking except a. Use language clearly. b. Use language vividly. c. Use language appropriately. d. Use language technically. e. […]

Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion? a. a personal story b. a reference to the introduction c. an internal preview d. a credibility statement e. a visual aid Answer: Concern by a listener […]

A connective is a word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them. Answer: “His smile flashed on and off like a neon sign” is an example of simile. Answer: T It is […]

A pie graph should ideally have 2 to 5 segments. Answer: As your textbook explains, visualization involves creating a mental picture of yourself succeeding at your speech. Answer: T Reference works include such items as encyclopedias, yearbooks, quotation books, and […]

Effective commemorative speeches depend above all on the speaker’s use of language. Answer: The following is an example of reasoning by analogy: “The United Nations charter establishes the right of all people to live free of political repression. The government […]

The two basic types of supporting materials discussed in your textbook are facts and opinions. Answer: Good speech delivery should call attention to itself. Answer: F Every speech contains two messagesthe one sent by the speaker and the one received […]

Alliteration as a means of creating rhythm in a speech refers to repeating the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words. Answer: Even though a persuasive speaker’s goal is to influence the audience’s beliefs or actions, she or he […]

A lawyer urging a jury to acquit her client is an example of informative speaking. Answer: Speakers who explain their expertise on the speech topic are likely to reduce their credibility with the audience. Answer: F Language has a rhythm […]

Gerald is listening to comfort a friend whose apartment has just been burglarized. According to your textbook, Gerald is engaged in __________ listening. a. intimate b. empathic c. comprehensive d. appreciative e. sympathetic Answer: “To inform my audience how a […]

A(n) _______________ is a summary of a magazine or journal article, written by someone other than the original author. Answer: As your textbook explains, disagreements among members of a small group should be kept on a personal level so they […]

If you wanted to show the relationship among parts of a whole, the best visual aid would probably be a bar graph. Answer: Comparative-advantages order is used most often in organizing persuasive speeches on questions of value. Answer: F “His […]

A small group that meets for only one session should almost always have a designated leader. Answer: Because it is so colorful, a pie graph of 8 to 10 segments is usually an excellent visual aid. Answer: F One way […]

One major purpose of a speech of introduction is to establish a welcoming climate that will boost the credibility of the main speaker. Answer: As your textbook explains, Wikipedia is usually the only source you need when researching your speeches. […]

“Family is a well of compassion we return to for comfort in times of need” is an example of a simile. Answer: A speech urging Congress to construct a memorial in Washington, D.C., to recognize women’s contributions to the American […]

A speaking outline should be written on both sides of an index card or sheet of paper. Answer: According to your textbook, a small group is a collection of three to twelve people who find themselves discussing a particular topic. […]

When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, “I won’t learn anything from this teacher.” Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening? […]

When taking research notes, you should a. take only a few notes so you do not get too much information. b. put all the notes from each source on a single index card or sheet of paper. c. distinguish among […]

According to your textbook, the best way to prepare to give your first speech is to memorize it and deliver it word for word. Answer: You should try to look at the audience about 50 percent of the time while […]

When you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material after you finish speaking. Answer: You can improve your own speeches by listening carefully to the speeches of other […]

As your textbook makes clear, when speaking to persuade, it is easier to evoke passive agreement from an audience than to gain immediate action. Answer: Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in spatial order. Answer: F When making oral […]

A __________ is a search engine that combines Internet technology with traditional library methods of cataloguing and assessing data. a. cybercatalogue b. metasearch engine c. virtual library d. reference locator e. Web crawler Answer: List six methods you can use […]

Each of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a tip for using statistics except a. use statistics sparingly. b. use visual aids to clarify statistical trends. c. round off complicated statistics. d. identify the source of your statistics. […]

A story is an effective way to get the interest and attention of the audience, regardless of how well the story is delivered. Answer: When answering questions after a speech, you should try to make your answers as long as […]

According to your textbook, the first step in practicing your speech delivery is to go through your preparation outline aloud to see how it translates into spoken discourse. Answer: Goodwill is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified […]

As your textbook explains, speakers who give persuasive speeches seeking immediate action should make their call for action as general as possible. Answer: T F “To inform my audience about theories of reincarnation” is a specific purpose for an informative […]

The use of repetition in a speech usually results in parallelism. Answer: If a speech is 45 minutes long, an audience can be expected to keep track of as many as a dozen main points. Answer: F According to your […]

“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” is an example of metaphor. Answer: When a speaker’s body language is inconsistent with her or his words, listeners often believe the body […]