The Challenge of Effective Speaking in a Digital Age 17th Edition

Name: Class: Date: chapter 1 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Public speaking can occur in online environments. a. True b. False 2.

Name: Class: Date: chapter 10 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. It is fine to use slang in your speech. a. True b. False

Name: Class: Date: chapter 11 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. A monotone speech lulls the audience to sleep and diminishes the chances of audience understanding your

Name: Class: Date: chapter 12 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Effective informative speeches share information that is both new and relevant. a. True b.

Name: Class: Date: chapter 13 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. A process speech does not require an adaptation plan and a complete outline. a. True

Name: Class: Date: chapter 14 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. If an audience is apathetic to your topic, you should find another topic. a. True

Name: Class: Date: chapter 15 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. An example of a commemorative address would be a speech given on the anniversary of D-Day.

Name: Class: Date: chapter 16 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Remote access reports are only prepared by one member of a group. a. True

Name: Class: Date: chapter 2 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. When preparing a speech, you should organize your main points within a framework; two common organizational

Name: Class: Date: chapter 3 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Constructive critiques of a speech's structure focus on both macrostructure and microstructure. a. True

Name: Class: Date: chapter 4 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Addressing the needs and expectations of your audience is integral to the rhetorical situation. a.

Name: Class: Date: chapter 5 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. There are four distinct styles of learning according to Kolb: divergers, assimilators, accommodators, and commoners.

Name: Class: Date: chapter 6 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. The bibliographic information you collect from your sources will be the same regardless of the type

Name: Class: Date: chapter 7 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. A speech about the sequential steps involved in assembling a personal computer would most likely be

Name: Class: Date: chapter 8 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. You should create the introduction before you create the body of your speech. a. True

Name: Class: Date: chapter 9 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. A whiteboard is the best kind of visual aid. a. True b. False

Activity 1.5: Proper Citation of Sources Objective: To demonstrate how writers and speakers cite references properly. Format: Individual student or small group. Have students take a look at the New York Times article on global warming they found during their introduction to the InfoTrac feature. Within the

CHAPTER 1 FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter presents the importance of public speaking in everyday life, emphasizing that public speaking empowers and challenges us to be audience-centered and ethical. The chapter introduces important elements of effective public speaking and discusses proficient speaking as a learned

. CHAPTER 10 LANGUAGE AND ORAL STYLE CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter addresses the critical role of language in the speech process, specifically discussing effective oral style and how to use the kind of language that is instantly intelligible to the ear so the audience receives the same meaning

CHAPTER 11 DELIVERY CHAPTER SUMMARY Chapter 11 describes the characteristics of effective delivery. It explains the elements of effective delivery, and discusses the three types of speech delivery and the settings in which each is most appropriate. The chapter also describes how to conduct a rehearsal session that

CHAPTER 12 INFORMATIVE SPEAKING CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter presents the focus on the characteristics of good information speaking and the methods that you can use to develop an effective informative speech. The first section will focus on five distinguishing characteristics of informing. The second section will focus on

CHAPTER 13 PERSUASIVE MESSAGES CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter focuses on understanding persuasive messages. It begins by describing the nature of persuasive messages and the rhetorical strategies used in them. Then it explains how people process persuasive messages using the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM). Chapter 13 also describes specifically

CHAPTER 14 PERSUASIVE SPEAKING CHAPTER SUMMARY Building on the logical reasoning process established in the previous chapter, Chapter 14 focuses on how to organize those rhetorical appeals into persuasive speeches that are both effective and ethical. CHAPTER OUTLINE Introduction (p. 252): To create an effective persuasive

CHAPTER 15 CEREMONIAL SPEAKING CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter describes six common types of ceremonial speeches given on special occasions: speeches of welcome, introduction, nomination, recognition, acceptance, and tribute. For each speech type, we describe the typical expectations to keep in mind as you prepare. and tribute. For each

CHAPTER 16 GROUP COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATIONS CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter explores effective leadership, the responsibilities of group members in effective problem-solving groups, as well as how to address and/or manage conflict among members. The chapter also discusses how to prepare for a group presentation (whether virtual or face

CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST SPEECH CHAPTER SUMMARY In this chapter, we begin by explaining what scholars call public speaking apprehension and what you might call stage fright. Then we discuss how careful preparation can help you develop confidence when you speak. At the end of the chapter, we

CHAPTER 3 LISTENING CHAPTER SUMMARY Because listening is an essential skill for effective communication, Chapter 3 offers strategies for improvement in the understanding and retention of speech material, through effective listening and attention. Critical analysis and constructive feedback are discussed in detail. CHAPTER OUTLINE Introduction (p.

CHAPTER 4 DETERMINING AN APPROPRIATE SPEECH GOAL CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter explains the steps to effective speech preparation: identifying topics and the rhetorical situation, understanding ethical use of audience data, and developing a specific speech goal. Although we have to discuss each task separately, in practice they overlap

CHAPTER 5 ADAPTING TO AUDIENCES CHAPTER SUMMARY Building on the audience analysis techniques discussed in Chapter 4, this chapter focuses on the methods for adapting precisely to the audience during a speech, by demonstrating the relevance of your topic, acknowledging initial audience disposition toward your topic, establishing common

CHAPTER 6 TOPIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER SUMMARY By dividing the research process into three main sections, this chapter navigates the critical steps in the location, retrieval, and evaluation of both print and web-based information and their sources. The final section focuses on recording researched information, and addresses the importance

CHAPTER 7 ORGANIZING THE SPEECH BODY CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter focuses on the organization and outlining processes by describing how to write a thesis statement, main points, and section transitions. It also explains how to outline the speech body, focusing on the supporting material and subpoints of the

CHAPTER 8 THE INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter discusses the significance of carefully planned introductions and conclusions. The information provided gives a solid foundation on which to create attention-getting introductions and memorable conclusions. The proper outlining of these two major speech elements is illustrated with a

CHAPTER 9 PRESENTATIONAL AIDS CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter describes the types of visual aids that speakers may use, the criteria for making choices about which and how many visual aids to use, ways of designing visual aids to best adapt to the audiences needs, and guidelines for using