When presenting information in a speech, that you've learned Forman secondary source, it is crucial to ______
A. Tell the truth; unethical behavior
B....
Although _____ are excellent sources of in-depth material about a topic, most of the information is most likely to be at least two years old at the time of publishing.
Although _____ are excellent sources of in-depth material about a topic, most of the information is most likely to be at least two years old at the...
Each of the following questions should be asked about the speech setting to help with speech planning beforehand except
Each of the following questions should be asked about the speech setting to help with speech planning beforehand except
A. What are the special...
Demographic information of an audience member includes
Demographic information of an audience member includes
A. Occupation, income and education
B. Gender and age
C. Race and language
D. Ethnicity...
A ____ is a broad area of expertise about something such as movies, cognitive psychology, or computer technology.
A ____ is a broad area of expertise about something such as movies, cognitive psychology, or computer technology.
A. Subject
B. Talking point
C....
Startling statements, rhetorical questions, quotations and personal references can all be used to
Startling statements, rhetorical questions, quotations and personal references can all be used to
A. State the thesis
B. Gain your audience's' attention...
In the final review of the outline before you move into adaptation and rehearsal, you should ask yourself all of these questions except
In the final review of the outline before you move into adaptation and rehearsal, you should ask yourself all of these questions except
A....
In the conclusion of a speech you should
In the conclusion of a speech you should
A. Summarize the main points
B. Read the sources compiled from the Bibliographic information recorded on...
___ is used in a speech when the main points are the rationale or proof that support the thesis.
___ is used in a speech when the main points are the rationale or proof that support the thesis.
A. A thesis statement
B. Logical reasons order
C....
Which of the following is not a technique used to get your audiences attention?
Which of the following is not a technique used to get your audiences attention?
A. Personal references
B. Startling statement
C. Stories
D....
A plot, characters, and settings to dramatize the thesis are used in which organizational pattern?
A plot, characters, and settings to dramatize the thesis are used in which organizational pattern?
A. Topic order
B. Logical reasons order
C. Story...
All of the following should be considered frameworks of an expository speech except
All of the following should be considered frameworks of an expository speech except
A. Acquiring information from reputable sources
B. Using a variety...
Of the four ways to define a word or idea, which does your text quote as the quickest?
Of the four ways to define a word or idea, which does your text quote as the quickest?
A. Classifying it
B. Explaining it's history
C. Using...
You can use visual aids, repetition, transitions, humor, and memory aids to
You can use visual aids, repetition, transitions, humor, and memory aids to
A. Highlight important information that you want your audience to remember
B....
_____ thinking occurs when we contemplate something from many different perspectives.
_____ thinking occurs when we contemplate something from many different perspectives.
A. Creative
B. Productive
C. Informative
D. Intellectually...
The characteristics of effective informative speaking include all but the following:
The characteristics of effective informative speaking include all but the following:
A. Relevant
B. Sensitive
C. Stimulating
D. Creative
E. Memorable
Answer:...
Which of the following patterns for organizing persuasive speeches helps you organize your main points so that you persuade by both challenging opposing arguments and bolstering your own?
Which of the following patterns for organizing persuasive speeches helps you organize your main points so that you persuade by both challenging opposing...
The ____ pattern is a form of persuasive organization used for arguing a proposition of value then the goal is to prove that something has more value than something else.
The ____ pattern is a form of persuasive organization used for arguing a proposition of value then the goal is to prove that something has more value...
Speakers demonstrate _____ by showing the audience that they understand and emphasize them.
Speakers demonstrate _____ by showing the audience that they understand and emphasize them.
A. Goodwill
B. Credibility
C. Positive emotions
D....
Which of the following five common errors in reasoning occurs when the alleged cause fails to be related to or to produce the effect?
Which of the following five common errors in reasoning occurs when the alleged cause fails to be related to or to produce the effect?
A. Hasty...
You are arguing by _______ when you cite evidence that one or more events always or almost always brings about, leads to, creates, or prevents a predictable event or set of effects.
You are arguing by _______ when you cite evidence that one or more events always or almost always brings about, leads to, creates, or prevents a predictable...
When handling your presentational aids, what is the most important thing to consider?
When handling your presentational aids, what is the most important thing to consider?
A. That you only share the aid when you are talking about...
Speeches that are researched and planned ahead of time, all though the exact wording is not scripted , and will vary from presentation to presentation are called
Speeches that are researched and planned ahead of time, all though the exact wording is not scripted , and will vary from presentation to presentation...
The hallmark of a conversational style is
The hallmark of a conversational style is
A. Poise
B. Vocal expressiveness
C. Spontaneity
D. Fluency
E. Eye contact
Answer: ...
The position or bearing of your body while giving a speech is called
The position or bearing of your body while giving a speech is called
A. Articulation
B. Gestures
C. Posture
D. Movement
E. Poise
Answer:...
How your voice sounds depends on its
How your voice sounds depends on its
A. Tone, pitch, quality, and rate
B. Pitch, volume, rate, and quality
C. Quality, volume, clarity, and...
In a speech about a group of children who suffer from a rare congenital heart defect, which if the following presentational aids would be the most effective?
In a speech about a group of children who suffer from a rare congenital heart defect, which if the following presentational aids would be the most effective?
A....
Kolbe's cycle of learning conceptualists learning style preferences along four dimensions, they are:
Kolbe's cycle of learning conceptualists learning style preferences along four dimensions, they are:
A. Watching, learning, feeling, and thinking
B....
Which is not one of the five guidelines that can aid in adapting the information of your speech so that the audience can more easily understand it?
Which is not one of the five guidelines that can aid in adapting the information of your speech so that the audience can more easily understand it?
A....
A speech that includes information about the audience's neighborhood or town is establishing
A speech that includes information about the audience's neighborhood or town is establishing
A. Relevance
B. Timeliness
C. Proximity
D. Personal...
When choosing the supporting material for your speech, it's important to select materials that demonstrate how the speech
When choosing the supporting material for your speech, it's important to select materials that demonstrate how the speech
A. is relevant to...
When researching your topic, you want information that has currency. This means ____
When researching your topic, you want information that has currency. This means ____
a. information you can take to the bank.
b. information that...
Internal summaries perform two functions for the speaker. They remind the audience of the key points the speaker has already talked about, and
Internal summaries perform two functions for the speaker. They remind the audience of the key points the speaker has already talked about, and
a....
To create a sense of personal meaning for a speech to inform the speaker might
To create a sense of personal meaning for a speech to inform the speaker might
a. present a lot of facts.
b. include primarily technical information.
c....
Informative speakers should ask which one of the following questions when phrasing the specific purpose of an informative speech?
Informative speakers should ask which one of the following questions when phrasing the specific purpose of an informative speech?
a. Who are the people...
Kathy's speech, a tribute to her favorite brother-in-law, included several stories. This type of format is called ____.
Kathy's speech, a tribute to her favorite brother-in-law, included several stories. This type of format is called ____.
a. spatial format
b. topical...
Jaime's informative speech on Hawaiian culture has three main points. Look them over and select the type of organizational pattern that best fits this structure. I. Traditional foods II. Types of dance III. Clothing/Attire
Jaime's informative speech on Hawaiian culture has three main points. Look them over and select the type of organizational pattern that best fits this...
If the topic of your speech is rock climbing and your specific purpose is to familiarize your audience with basic rock climbing equipment, then the general purpose of your speech is ____.
If the topic of your speech is rock climbing and your specific purpose is to familiarize your audience with basic rock climbing equipment, then the...
When Jake defines a word in his speech by using a definition he found in a dictionary, he is giving that word a ____.
When Jake defines a word in his speech by using a definition he found in a dictionary, he is giving that word a ____.
a. connotative meaning
b. legislative...
____ are a words, phrases, or sentences used throughout a speech to mark locations in the organization and clearly link the parts of a speech together.
____ are a words, phrases, or sentences used throughout a speech to mark locations in the organization and clearly link the parts of a speech together.
a....
The cause-and-effect pattern shows how an action produces a particular outcome. This pattern works particularly well with informative speeches about
The cause-and-effect pattern shows how an action produces a particular outcome. This pattern works particularly well with informative speeches about
a....
When putting together a speech, you typically develop the four main parts in which order?
When putting together a speech, you typically develop the four main parts in which order?
a. introduction-body and transitions-conclusion
b. conclusion-introduction-body...
Which type of example is most appropriate when audience members are already familiar with the situation, person, object, or event cited?
Which type of example is most appropriate when audience members are already familiar with the situation, person, object, or event cited?
a. Specific...
In brainstorming for topics you should
In brainstorming for topics you should
a. limit your ideas to a few.
b. evaluate all of your ideas.
c. write down every idea?whatever comes to mind.
d....
Which of the following is NOT a recommended part of the brainstorming process?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended part of the brainstorming process?
a. Generate as many ideas as possible until you find one that will...
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