Overstating a speaker’s credentials is common and acceptable procedure in speeches of
introduction.
A “contrast” is just another word for “comparison”.
Speaking notes should be written in complete sentences.
It is a good idea to speak fast at the beginning of your speech so that the audience
doesn’t get bored.
Anything published before 1923 is no longer protected by copyright law.
Bridges and internal summaries should never be used together.
Brainstorming means doing thorough research in the library.
The memorized method of delivery has the virtue of allowing the speaker to figure out
exact wording ahead of time.
Research shows that people who are taught orally and visually can recall far more
information after a presentation than those who are taught only orally.
In some countries, whistling by listeners is a sign of approval.
Dictionary definitions are generally less effective than informal definitions.
It is acceptable to write quotations in full on your speaking notes.
According to the text, e-mail is a good tool for interviewing experts.
A definition speech focuses on giving a dictionary definition of a concept.
In a speech to a graduating high school class, you can assume that all the students know
basic information, such as the fact that Alaska and Hawaii were the last states admitted
to the United States.
If your listeners share your specialized vocation, you can use jargon in a speech.
If, while giving a speech, you observe that some of your listeners seem confused by
your last remark, you should wait until the end of the speech to explain yourself better.
If you are using a computer database to search for articles on exploration of Mars, the
computer can be instructed to exclude Mars articles that mention Venus and Saturn.
When an applicant seeks a job, employers place heavier emphasis on oral
communication skills (speaking and listening) than on the person’s technical
knowledge.
Each main point should make an announcement rather than an assertion.
The more statistics used in a persuasive speech, the better the speech will be.
When speaking to a small audience, you should establish eye contact with every
listener.
In a presentation, an assistant can help you by handling any distractions or emergencies
that arise.
The “Find” feature in document involves holding down the Control key and pressing
the letter “F”.
In a large auditorium, your listeners are more likely to be responsive if they are sparsely
seated throughout the hall than if they are tightly packed together.
When you speak into a microphone, you should raise your voice slightly.
A group often has an IQ (or intelligence level) that is higher than the IQ of any
individual in the group.
If you see people whispering during your speech, you should assume that they are
exchanging negative comments about you or your speech.
A rule of thumb for speeches of introduction is to keep them under ten minutes.
To be successful, an entertaining speech must have at least three jokes.
Everything that a speaker expresses in a message is in the form of symbols.
If we show that two sets of data are correlated, we prove a cause-and-effect
relationship.
Memorizing a speech is a bad technique for handling nervousness.
A good way to find speech topics is to explore the Internet.
For a long speech, most experienced speakers cover only two or three main points.
According to the text, the body of a speech should have its own numbering sequence in
the outline, independent of the introduction and conclusion.
Although you can use notes if you need them, the most desirable technique for public
speaking is to use no notes.
When you give a speech of introduction, you should ask the speaker ahead of time what
kind of introduction the speaker would like.
In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, physiological needs must be met before a person can
try to satisfy esteem needs.
For a pie graph in a speech, the text recommends no more than _______ wedges.
A.3
B.8
C.16
D.20
Ouch! How to Treat a Bee Sting is an ______________ title for a speech.
A.acceptable
B.unacceptable
A speaker explains why most car thieves steal 10-year-old cars rather than new cars.
The speaker is likely to use the __________________ pattern of organization.
A.problem-solution
B.chronological
C.spatial
D.statement-of-reasons
Which of the following does the text list as a component of the speech communication
process?
A.originator
B.facilitator
C.argument
D.situation
Testimonials should be handled with care because
A.they are used only for commercial gain
B.they are by definition dishonest
C.they are all absurd
D.they do not constitute proof
During a presentation, you should _____________ look at your visual aids.
A.constantly
B.occasionally
C.never
If you explain the three factors that contribute to the rise in asthma cases, you are using
which organizational pattern?
A.motivated sequence
B.statement-of-reasons
C.chronological
D.problem-solution
Which one of the following is on the textbook’s list of criteria for trustworthy
information?
A.current
B.widely believed
C.appearing in Wikipedia
D.receiving at least 1,000 hits on a search engine
An open-ended question on a questionnaire involves
A.filling in blanks
B.writing out a sentence or paragraph
C.answering yes or no
D.ranking items from first to last
To avoid memory lapses during a speech,
A.memorize basic facts before the speech
B.prepare a word-for-word script
C.prepare a card with key information on it
D.learn to eliminate nervousness
To inform my audience of the reasons for the near extinction of mountain gorillas is a
specific purpose statement for which type of speech?
A.analytical
B.topical
C.process
D.explanation
For a speech, your own personal experiences and observations
A.can suggest avenues of research but should not be used as source material
B.might provide valuable material that can be used in a speech
Watchadoin? for “What are you doing?” is an example of poor
A.articulation
B.vowelization
C.intonation
D.sound production
Two groups of students at Cornell University listened to the same lecture, with one
group allowed to use laptops to browse the Internet and the other group required to keep
laptops closed. When tested, the group with Internet access remembered
A.significantly more information than the other group
B.about the same amount of information
C.significantly less information
Which one of the following statements is true?
A.All main points need supporting materials.
B.Each main point should have the same number of supports as every other main point.
C.It is impossible to have too many supports.
D.Transitions are the most important type of supports.
Which one of these channels for learning information is the strongest?
A.auditory
B.visual
C.physical activity
A speaker says, “Now that we have looked at the problem, let’s turn our attention to the
solution.” Which device is the speaker using?
A.bridge
B.internal summary
C.signpost
D.spotlight
In research, which of the following resources is likeliest to yield the most up-to-date
information?
A.a just-published book
B.an article in the current issue of a magazine
C.a computer database of articles and summaries
D.an interview with an expert
The best place to reassure your listeners that you are well-prepared and that you are not
going to waste their time is in
A.the attention material
B.the orienting material
For a presentation, which approach do most international audiences prefer?
A.humorous
B.emotional
C.serious
D.informal
In a survey of American attitudes, the American Jewish Committee found that a large
number of respondents had a low opinion of
A.Muslims
B.Scientologists
C.Rastafarians
D.Wisians
The textbook says that a central idea should be phrased as
A.an opinion
B.an announcement
C.an eternal truth
D.an assertion
Telling a story, asking a question, and using a visual aid are examples of
A.orienting material
B.attention material
C.evidence
D.enticement
Some audience members know a lot about your speech topic; others know nothing.
Your best approach is to
A.keep audience attention through a highly enthusiastic delivery
B.ignore those audience members who are extremely knowledgeable about the topic
C.ignore those audience members who know virtually nothing about the topic
D.begin simply and add complexity throughout the presentation
A speaker says, “It is easy to quit smoking. I have done so a thousand times.” This is an
example of what the text calls __________ humor.
A.witty
B.low-key
C.perceptive
D.indirect
The statistical device that identifies a portion of 100 is called the
A.correlation
B.average
C.mean
D.percentage
If you show the audience the impact of brain injuries in child athletes and then tell how
to improve the situation, you are using which organizational pattern?
A.spatial
B.statement-of-reasons
C.chronological
D.problem-solution
Public speakers should regard their task as
A.communication only
B.performance only
C.both communication and performance
D.communication, performance, and duty
A manuscript speech might be appropriate in
A.a eulogy
B.a debate
C.an acceptance of an award
D.a sales presentation
The part of a speech that links one section to another is known as a
A.connection
B.transition
C.chain
D.cementer
If listeners are already favorable toward your ideas, your task is to
A.entertain them with colorful stories
B.heap scorn on those who don’t agree with you
C.reinforce your listeners’ positive views
D.praise the listeners for their insight
If you use a quotation in a speech, what oral punctuation device does the text
recommend that you use at the end of the quotation?___________________________
Unannounced private goals that conflict with the group’s goals are called
___________________________.
Saying a few words while giving an award to a dedicated worker is an example of the
speech of ___________________________.
Numerical ways of expressing information are called ___________________________.
To motivate listeners to pay attention to your speech, you should relate your remarks to
their ___________________________.
The goal of a persuasive speech is to change listeners’ minds and/or their
___________________________.
Simplistic images that humans carry in their minds about groups of people are called
___________________________.
How can speakers know what accommodations to make to meet the special needs of
listeners with disabilities?___________________________
Can humor sometimes be appropriate in a eulogy?___________________________
At the designated time for a meeting, if some group members have not arrived yet, what
should the chairperson do?___________________________
In a speech, which appeal-high-fear or low-fear-has been found by researchers to be the
more effective?___________________________
A verb form that begins with “to” is called ___________________________.
Refrain from using a laptop computer during a speech unless you need to
_________________________.
During a PowerPoint presentation, by pressing “B” on a keyboard or “A/V Mute” on a
remote control, you can _______ the screen.
The moderator of a panel should ask what type of questions?
___________________________
Listening occurs when your ears pick up sound waves being transmitted by a speaker.