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The quality of fairness in a speaker refers to his or her efforts to see all sides of an issue.
Speaking assignments in nursing and allied health courses range from reviews of
academic articles to service learning presentations to clinical case studies.
The spatial pattern describes the physical arrangement of a place, object, or event.
A thesis statement is a sentence that concisely communicates what the speech is about.
Students presenting a review of the literature examine the body of research related to a
given topic and offer conclusions about the topic based on this research.
Speeches may be outlined in complete sentences, phrases, or key words.
In an online presentation vocal variety must hold your audience's attention, since your
audience cannot interact with your physical presence.
Treatment plan reports recommend the adoption of a new or modified health practice or
policy.
Claims of value are the only kinds of claim that need to be supported with evidence.
Using a propsuch as a snake or a stoneas a presentation aid can help capture the
audience's attention and illustrate key points.
With PowerPoint, clip art cannot be imported from other online programs.
If a speaker tends to mumble, he or she should practice speaking louder and with
emphatic pronunciation.
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, all needs are equally important and must be
fulfilled simultaneously.
Plagiarism is the act of crediting sources in a speech.
The one underlying function of a special occasion speech is to inform.
An engineering design review explains problem-solving steps in devising a product or
system in response to an identified need.
Keeping track of your speech sources is unnecessary, because Internet sites change so
infrequently.
A speaker who focuses on the message makes the speech delivery more natural and
confident.
Source reliability is based on how well the speaker presents the source, not the source's
credentials.
Lay testimony is testimony by nonexperts.
Successful speech delivery can most often be achieved by focusing on the delivery
itself rather than on the ideas you want to convey.
The problem-solution pattern of arrangement may have more than two main points.
Using analogies in a speech is a helpful strategy to reduce audience confusion.
A progress report can be directed to people inside and outside an organization.
When evaluating evidence, the listener should determine if the sources of the evidence
are credible.
The Greek word ethos means character.
Because the entire speech rests on it, the thesis statement must be clearly stated in the
speech.
A well-organized speech is characterized by unity, coherence, and balance.
Public speakers should strive to match the rate of speaking to audience reaction.
A metaphor compares one thing to another, using like or as to do so.
Companies that pay engines or directories for inclusion in an index of results without a
guarantee of ranking are practicing
A)paid placement.
B)paid inclusion.
C)individual searching.
D)specialized searching.
When used with care, presentation aids can do all of the following except
A)help audience members process and retain key points.
B)make a speech memorable.
C) enhance the speaker's image of professionalism.
D)substitute for substantial ideas.
The specific citation elements that need to be mentioned in a speech depend on
A)the type of source.
B)how important the source is to the point.
C)how easily the audience will accept the source.
D)if the speaker has enough time.
The first challenge faced by the speaker in the introduction of the speech is to win the
audience's
A)attention.
B)approval.
C)admiration.
D)acceptance.
A effective audience analysis requires that the speaker consider
A)how many males and females are in the audience.
B)whether or not the people in the first row look responsive.
C)the interests and needs of the audience.
D)the audience's past experiences with group presentations.
The formal name for speaking from memory is
A)oratory.
B)manuscript.
C)impromptu.
D)extemporaneous.
Listeners are most likely to remember and act on a speech that
A)uses many statistics.
B)ends with a strong conclusion.
C)begins with a quotation.
D) uses a lot of stories.
To have the freedom to move points around according to the way the speaker wishes to
present his or her topic, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?
A)topical
B)chronological
C)spatial
D)causal
A podcast that contains video is called a(n)
A) Webinar.
B) synchronous communication.
C) screencast.
D) vodcast.
Speeches about ______ address the impact of individuals and groups on society.
A)people
B)events
C)objects or phenomena
D)processes
Anne chose to give a speech to her classmates about categories of computer games. The
general purpose of Anne's speech was
A)to inform.
B)to persuade.
C)to mark a special occasion.
D)to convince.
Research reveals that people place their greatest trust in speakers who exhibit all of the
following except
A) a solid grasp of the subject.
B) genuine interest in the welfare of their listeners.
C) regular use of emotional appeals.
D) sound reasoning skills.
Tools a speaker can use to analyze an audience include all of the following except
A)interviews.
B)surveys.
C)published sources.
D)personal opinions.
Which type of presentation reports on the effectiveness of programs?
A)explanatory research presentation
B)program evaluation presentation
C) review of literature
D)policy recommendation report
In the _________ the speaker recommends the adoption of a new or modified health
practice or policy.
A)evidence-based practice presentation
B)clinical case study presentation
C)quality improvement proposal
D)treatment plan report
Which type of presentation describes available research on a topic?
A)explanatory research
B) program evaluation presentation
C)review of the literature
D)policy recommendation
To convey ideas through a story, using character, plot, settings, and imagery, use a
_______ pattern of arrangement.
A)topical
B)problem-solution
C)narrative
D)chronological
The speaking outline should
A) have each main point and subpoint in full sentence form.
B)be written in small print so you can get as much as possible on a page.
C) write out full quotations and other critical information.
D) not include delivery cues.
A speaker who successfully uses eye contact to connect with the audience
A)focuses on the back of the room.
B)focuses on the three nearest listeners.
C) pauses to gaze at one person long enough to complete one thought.
D)rapidly scans the audience without making eye contact with individual members.
To convey points effectively on a slide, follow the
A) three-by-five rule.
B) six-by-six rule.
C) two-by-four rule.
D) eight-by-twelve rule.
The "Advanced search" function of many search engines and databases allows you to
search according to all of the following fields except
A) language.
B) file format.
C) domain.
D) number of authors.
Which of the following PowerPoint options is best for speakers who want flexibility in
designing their graphics, but prefer to use a template for their slides?
A)AutoContent Wizard
B)Design Tab
C)Blank slide layout
D)slide sorter view
Typefaces come in a variety of sets of sizes or
A)scripts.
B)sans scripts.
C)fonts.
D)serifs.
A concluding challenge by a speaker that asks an audience to act in response to the
speech is termed a
A)persuasive attempt.
B)call to action.
C)reiteration..
D)signpost.
Newsweek and Time are examples of
A)government publications.
B)periodicals.
C)almanacs.
D)biographical resources.
Examples of ordinary people who triumph over adversity and achieve extraordinary
dreams are often used in a
A)speech of introduction.
B)speech of inspiration.
C)eulogy.
D)speech of acceptance.
Paying attention to information that is important to us, being interested in information
that touches our own experiences and backgrounds, andsorting and filtering new
information based on what we already know are key elements of
A)imaginative perception.
B)selective perception.
C)simplistic perception.
D)attentive perception.
The method of speech delivery that offers the most flexibility for the speaker is
A)extemporaneous speaking.
B)speaking from memory.
C)impromptu speaking.
D)speaking from manuscript.
When delivering a eulogy, the speaker should be sure to
A)avoid mentioning the deceased's family.
B)focus on the circumstances of the death.
C)show intense grief.
D)emphasize the deceased's positive qualities.
In which part of a speech should the speaker restate the thesis and reiterate how the
main points confirm it?
A) introduction
B) body
C) conclusion
D) outline
When rehearsing a speech, you should
A)practice with your speaking notes.
B)avoid audio taping or videotaping yourself, since it may make you more
self-conscious.
C)focus on how you are doing rather than on the ideas you are trying to communicate.
D)avoid using the presentation aids you will use in order to concentrate on the content.
When doing an informative speech about ______ , speakers should focus on raising
awareness and
deepening understanding rather than advocating one position over another.
A)concepts
B)issues
C)objects or phenomena
D)processes
_______ is the repetition of the same sounds, usually initial consonants, in two or more
neighboring words or syllables.
_______ points express the key ideas and major themes of the speech.
The _______ _______ is a concise overview of the patient's status and needs, delivered
to the oncoming caregiver.
A(n) _______ is an informational speech for an audience of student learners.
Words, phrases, or sentences that tie the speech ideas together and enable the speaker to
move smoothly from one point to the next are called _______.
_______ outlines generally contain points stated in complete sentences.
A(n) _______ pattern of arrangement follows the natural sequential order of the main
points.
For every presentation the user creates, PowerPoint creates a _______ _______ and a
_______ _________.
A _______ is a regularly published magazine or journal.
The ______ ______ pattern is a five-step process for arousing attention and inspiring
action.
If a speaker selects a topic that he or she is enthusiastic about and familiar with, the
topic choice is based on _______ interests.
A(n) _______ _______ is an oral presentation prepared and delivered by a group of
three or more individuals.
A speaker's _______ should arise from genuine emotions and should conform to the
speaker's personality.
A(n) _______ presentation describes how an experimental or mathematical process
works and under what conditions it can be used.
For establishing a positive relationship with an audience, _______ is probably the most
important nonverbal behavior in public speaking.
Most public speeches are given using _______ delivery.
_______ is the deliberate falsification of information.
The _______ pattern of arrangement gives the speaker the greatest freedom to structure
main points according to the way he or she wishes to present the topic.
