A blog has limited value for researchers because it covers only the views of individuals.
If a visual aid is small, it should be passed among the listeners during the speech so that
everyone can get a good look.
The statement-of-reasons pattern is a good method of organization when the audience
leans toward your position but needs some justification for that leaning.
The extemporaneous method of delivery involves speaking on the spur of the moment
with no chance to prepare.
Some Internet domain names include the country of origin.
In Japan, listeners who close their eyes during a speech might be showing respect.
The part of the introduction that is designed to get your audience’s attention and interest
is called the orienting material.
If you have handouts, it is a good idea to give one to a blind listener.
Oral language requires more amplification and elaboration than written language.
Almost all people are honest when they reply anonymously to questions posed by
pollsters.
In persuasive speaking, it is unethical for the speaker to stir up both positive and
negative emotions.
Of the three main channels for learning information, the visual is the strongest.
The Internet domain suffix “.com” is the least objective of all domains.
Some speeches call for few or no gestures.
Meetings should not begin until all participants have arrived.
A team presentation is like a speech given by an individual except that the content is
divided among the team members.
If you don’t receive any questions during the question-and-answer period, you must
have failed to stimulate the audience’s interest in the topic.
For blind or visually impaired listeners with a seeing-eye dog, it is a good idea for a
speaker to be friendly with the dog before the speech by talking to it in a soft voice.
All members of an audience listen attentively for the first 30 seconds of a speech.
Saying “In conclusion. . .” as you wrap up your speech is not acceptable in good
speechmaking.
Plagiarism in public speaking can cause public humiliation and loss of a job.
A speaker should work harder to communicate to an audience of 500 people than to an
audience of five people.
Role play can be used to change people’s behavior.
An outline has a title, but the speaker does not actually say it in the speech.
In giving a speaker an evaluation of a speech, you should always note any indications
of the speaker’s nervousness.
Explaining your expertise on your subject matter is a good way to build credibility with
an audience.
Implying what you want your listeners to do is more effective than asking for precisely
what action you want them to take.
The best way to convey complex ideas is to use complex language.
In the cause-effect pattern of organization, it is permissible to discuss effects first and
then causes.
Words like new, improved, and easy in advertising can cause an increase in sales of a
product.
Most of your nervous symptoms are not seen by your audience.
Aiming sarcastic remarks at listeners who disagree with you will make them defensive
at first, but will eventually increase their respect for your courage and integrity.
The key concept that you want your listeners to remember if they forget everything else
is called the specific purpose statement.
The more visual aids used, the stronger your speech.
A speaker can cause interference in the speech communication process.
A shy person’s shyness will block that person from giving a good, dynamic speech.
Telling what happened before, during, and after an event is an example of the
chronological pattern.
Gesturing or walking around a bit during your speech helps siphon off excessive
nervous energy.
Research shows that speakers are better off using no visual aids than using poor ones.
To provide variety during a long presentation, you can ask questions of listeners. The
best technique is to
A.ask for volunteers
B.call a listener’s name before you ask the question
C.call a listener’s name after you ask the question
D.pull a name from a hat
A good time to use a topic outline is
A.in the early stages of preparation, when you are brainstorming and putting down your
ideas
B.in the later stages, when you are refining and polishing your ideas
In career speeches, a few words spoken before your attention material is called
A.a prologue
B.an icebreaker
C.a welcome
D.an opener
Nina Totenberg, a nationally known TV and radio reporter, says the most important
element in an effective speech is _____________________ information.
A.humorous
B.controversial
C.interesting
D.timely
Which one of the following is incorrect grammatically?
A.He and Mary strolled on the beach.
B.This news is just between you and I.
C.For me and Jack, the raise was welcome.
D.Please give the files to me and Susan.
The textbook says that good models for visual aids in public speaking are
A.television commercials
B.cereal boxes
C.outdoor signs
D.CD album covers
Your main points should be created before you formulate your central idea.
A group called “Mothers for Honest Government” issues a report on campaign
financing. A researcher
A.can trust the report because of the obvious integrity of the group
B.should consider the group reliable if it is a nonprofit organization
C.should find out who is in the group and what motives it has
D.should reject the group because it represents ordinary citizens instead of economic
experts
The college’s course catalog resembles a gigantic buffet table. The speaker is using
which type of support material?
A.example
B.contrast
C.analogy
D.definition
To explain to my listeners the meaning of feminism in modern America is a specific
purpose statement for which type of speech?
A.definition
B.description
C.process
D.topical
A conclusion or judgment that remains open to dispute but seems true to one’s own
mind is
A.a testimonial
B.an anecdote
C.an opinion
D.an intuition
Circulating visual aids during a speech is a _________ idea.
In what country do listeners sometimes close their eyes to show respect for the
speaker’s ideas?
A.Nigeria
B.Brazil
C.India
D.Japan
An important dimension of inspirational speaking is
A.sarcasm
B.delivery
C.grandiloquence
D.personal appearance
If a blind listener brings a guide dog into the room where a speech will be delivered,
what should the speaker do?
A.Greet the listener and speak to the dog in a soft voice to befriend it
B.Assist the listener and the dog in finding a place in the rear of the room
C.Do nothing unless the listener needs assistance
D.Ask the listener to station the dog outside the room so it doesn’t frighten or disturb
listeners
Which type of logical fallacy diverts listeners from the real issue to an unrelated
matter?
A.either-or reasoning
B.induction
C.red herring
D.deduction
A speech of introduction should be kept under _______ minutes.
A.3
B.8
C.12
D.15
A high correlation between two sets of data
A.proves a cause-and-effect relationship
B.does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship
To explain how thermometers work. According to the text, this item is
A.correctly written
B.incorrectly written
Tailoring your speech to fit audience needs and interests is described in the text as
A.form-fitting
B.shaping
C.customizing
D.altering
In an outline, it is incorrect to have _________________________ under a heading.
A.only one subheading
B.more than 10 subheadings
C.a subheading labeled “example”
Persuading people to stop smoking is an example of a
A.speech to influence thinking
B.speech to motivate action
C.speech of curtailment
Hermina listened politely to a speech on zoos, but she became angry when the speaker
argued for abolition of all zoos. For the rest of the speech, she tuned 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 control emotions
B.giving in to distractions
C.failing to prepare
D.rationalizing
Taking notes while engaged in a one-on-one discussion with your supervisor
A.is a compliment to the superior
B.is insulting because of lack of eye contact
C.makes you appear as if you have a poor memory
A eulogy should
A.focus on the significance of a person’s life and deeds
B.give a comprehensive history of the person’s biographical events
C.focus on the person’s career achievements
D.focus on the person’s family and friends
For an outline, which one of the following is unnecessary?
A.title
B.bibliography
C.list of visual aids
D.speaker’s notes
If you want to ask dog experts on the Internet about their experiences with electronic
fences, your best strategy is to post a query via
A.discussion forums
B.Web sites
C.search engines
D.subject directories
Friendship is
A.an abstract word
B.a concrete word
C.a phony word
D.a meaningless word
Radio and television are examples of
A.feedback
B.interference
C.channels
D.messages
Which of the following can cause a speech to be dull?
A.unattractive clothes
B.unenthusiastic delivery
C.disrespect for the audience
D.obscene language
My information in this speech comes from Dr. Simone DuPont, chief surgeon at Baptist
Hospital. This kind of statement is most appropriate in which section of a speech?
A.attention material
B.transition
C.orienting material
D.summary
A blog that specializes in videos is known as a ________________.
The text quotes an ancient Chinese proverb that applies to modern communication: “I
hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I ___________________________.”
In books, labels on visuals can be either horizontal or vertical. In a speech, they should
be __________________________.
According to a survey, one of the biggest mistakes made by speakers is
__________________ use of PowerPoint.
A person who says, “You was late” has made a __________________ error.
In a panel discussion, should panelists use notes or a written statement?
___________________________
To explain how 3-D movies are filmed is a defective purpose statement because it lacks
___________________________.
Your second step is to ___________________________ your speech to the needs and
interests of the audience.
Speakers who discuss a problem in the first part of a speech and then give a solution in
the second part are using the ___________________________ pattern of organization.
Are jokes appropriate or inappropriate for an entertaining speech?
___________________________
What do you call a speech that is divided into sections, with each section delivered by a
different person?
A speech on the chemical composition of vegetable oils would be too
___________________________ for a classroom speech.
The ___________________________ is the medium used to communicate a message
to an audience.
How many main points should you have for a 5-minute speech?
___________________________
To be an audience-centered speaker, your first step in preparing a speech is to
___________________________ your listeners.
What is the Internet domain suffix denoting a non-profit organization?
___________________________
Avoid ___________________________ definitions because they tend to be tedious and
hard to grasp.
Speakers can manage nervousness and enhance their speeches if they think of
speechmaking as communication, rather than as ___________________________.
Positive ___________________________ is a technique used by golfers as well as
public speakers to visualize success.
The response that listeners give the speaker is known as
___________________________.