the three major forms of public speaking are speaking to inform, to persuade, and to entertain.
to be a good public speaker, you need to be a good user of language.
communication is the creation of shared understanding through symbolic processes.
in public speaking, receivers also send messages nonverbally while the speaker presents his/her message.
public speaking is a powerful tool for social change and civic participation.
you need critical thinking when preparing your speech.
the nature of public speaking is communication. communication can be defined as:
overall, great public speakers are:
what are the three general purposes for giving speeches?
which element of the speech communication process involves the time and place in which communication occurs?
public speakers who seek to communicate with listeners from cultures other than their own need to take special care to avoid ____ in their speeches.
the nature of public speaking is communication. communication can be defined as:
overall, great public speakers are:
what are the three general purposes for giving speeches?
which element of the speech communication process involves the time and place in which communication occurs?
public speakers who seek to communicate with listeners from cultures other than their own need to take special care to avoid ____ in their speeches.
while of the following is not right?
which sentence about ethics is not correct?
which of the following statement is not right?
please choose the sentence(s) with an error in reasoning.
the hasty generalization fallacy relates to inductive reasoning and is the result of too few examples being cited to warrant the generalization.
unethical speakers usually disguise message through fallacies and deceive listeners to achieve their goals.
what kind of topics are important for a speech?
which of the following is not typically considered to be a guideline for ethical speechmaking?
the most correct way to cite an internet source is:
which of the following students have effectively combined audience ysis with ethics:
when giving a speech, speakers must cite sources by:
ethics refers to fundamental questions of right and wrong in thought and behavior.
what kind of topics are important for a speech?
which of the following is not typically considered to be a guideline for ethical speechmaking?
the most correct way to cite an internet source is:
which of the following students have effectively combined audience ysis with ethics:
ethics refers to fundamental questions of right and wrong in thought and behavior.
what are the causes of stage fright in public speaking?
stage fright can be a good thing.
how to deal with stage fright in public speaking?
you can reduce your stage fright by shifting the focus from yourself and your fear to your true purpose, that is, contributing something of value to your audience.
you can reduce your stage fright if you consider your audience as a pile of potatos that you can overlook.
the speaker's biggest enemy is:
speakers must be confident. the best way to become confident is to:
which of the following is recommended as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?
stage fright is a condition you should try to totally eliminate.
the speaker's biggest enemy is:
speakers must be confident. the best way to become confident is to:
which of the following is recommended as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?
stage fright is a condition you should try to totally eliminate.
which statement about opening is incorrect?
why introduction is important in public speaking?
boring speech usually lacks lively, relevant, and interesting examples or quotations.
supporting matterials help capture and maintain an audience's attention.
speakers need evidence to support what they say.
without relevant examples and solid statistics, a speaker's ideas may be diissed.
for some people, "school" may connote personal growth, and a special teacher; for others, "school" may connote frustration, discipline, and boring homework.
don't use a word until you are sure of its meaning.
concrete words are those words that refer to tangible objects, including people, places, and things.
abstract words are words that refer to ideas or concepts.
in most cases, an introduction should not constitute more than _____% of a speech.
which of the following words or phrases is most concrete?
a speaker plans to give a speech about the development of the pony express. in order to deliver her speech most effectively, she should arrange the main points of her speech in _____ order.
the task is heavy, the toil is long, and the trials will be severe (winston churchill) is an example of
when speakers quote or paraphrase the words of another person to support their ideas, they are using the device of _____ as support.
when researching materials for your speech, you should:
effective speech transitions can help to
the ____ of a speech is its largest portion, in which the speaker places his or her arguments and ideas, substantiation and examples, and proofs and illustrations.
an ______ is a "written plan that uses symbols, margins, and content to reveal the order, importance, and substance of your speech."
phrases which indicate where you are in the speech such as, "first, i will illustrate..., " "a second idea is...," "finally, we will...," "furthermore, you should consider...", and "in conclusion..." are called ___________.
you should adjust the volume of your voice according to the size and the shape of the setting.
if there is a microphone, you should know how to use and adjust to it.
if you speak softly, you may project an unconfident, insincere image and you may lose the interest and attention of your audience.
your personal appearance can give the audience the first impression and impact.
when you speak, your eyes also function as a control device you can use to assure your listener's attentiveness and concentration.
when speak in public, you should look listeners in the eye but avoid fixing your eyes at one person or one area for a long time.
postures deals with how the body is positioned in relation to another person or group of persons.
when you speak, you can shift from foot to foot and swing from side to side.
when you speak, you can move your hands and arms freely.
visual aids are usually used to:
which of the following sentence about using visual aids is correct?
there is a simple rule of moving as a speaker. it is:
when you make eye contact, it connects with the audience because:
when using visual aids in a speech, you should:
when delivering a speech, which of the following means of support is most likely to require the use of visual aids?
each of the following should be used as a guideline for using visual aids to a presentation except
when creating a visual aid, you should keep in mind the size of the room in which you will be speaking? true or false
in most circumstances, a speaker should avoid passing visual aids among the audience? true or false
in most circumstances you should keep your visual aids on display throughout the speech? true or false
when formulating answers to possible questions, you could think about any possible questions that may be asked about your speech.
when practicing the delivery of your answers, you can have a friend listen to your speech, ask questions, and critique your answers.
if you don't understand the question, you can ask the question-raiser to give an example.
when answering questions, you should avoid using a sharp or defensive tone.
your impromptu speech should be brief and to the point.
you should avoid using transitional words between main points in your speech.
you should not try to cover too much in your impromptu speech.
you should use vaocal variety when delivering your impromptu speech.
define: impromptu speaking
most impromptu speeches contain _____ main points.
in most speech situations, each of the following should happen in an introduction except
the conclusion to a speech may typically serve each of the following functions for a subject except
when you want to illustrate your point by giving a specific instance of what you are discussing, you should use which of the following types of supporting materials:
which of the following is an example of an effective preview statement:
the body of the speech:
tawanna is giving a speech on how weather fronts move from the west coast, to the mid-west, and then to the east coast. her speech follows which of the following organizational patterns:
you plan to give a speech on the three most popular approaches to quitting oking. your most likely choice for a speech design would be:
a speech to inform shares information with others to enhance their knolwedge or understanding of the information, concepts, and ideas you present.
informative speech should be relevant, new, clear, creative, and different.
you should avoid making your speech too long.
persuasion is the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing people's beliefs or actions.
question of value is a question about the worth, rightness, morality, and so forth of an idea or action.
question of policy is whether a specific course of action should be or should not be taken.
which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking:
the three types of questions that give rise to persuasive speeches are
what are the 5 steps of the monroe sequence?
persuasive speeches typically involve each of the following except questions of
which of the following is not a guideline that should be followed in the composition of a speaker's purpose statement? it should
_____ is the detailed explanation of facts and ideas.
each of the following is a common function of a speech of presentation except
when you give a persuasive speech on a question of value, you need to:
" to persuade my audience that lee harvey oswald was the sole assassin of president john f. kennedy" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of fact. true or false
questions of policy inevitably incorporate questions of fact. true or false
"to persuade my audience that capital punishment does not deter people from committing crimes such as murder: is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of policy.
persuasive speeches on questions of ____ judge whether something is good or bad, right or wrong, fair or unfair.
good delivery is listener-centered.
you should avoid wearing anything that will detract audience when delivering a speech.
enviromental ysis is finding out things like the seating arrangement, the number of people likely to attend, and the room lighting.
if you are writing a persuasive speech, it is important to find out the audience's interest level in the topic, their knowledge, and attitude.
you should fabricate information to please your audience.
because of differences in value system, as listeners, we often reject conflicting ideas and retain our original point of view.
as a listener, you cannot interrupt the speaker.
when you evaluate speeches, you are engaging in a feedback process that makes you a speech critic.
as you criticize the strengths and weaknesses of speakers, keep in mind that your comments help your ctes develop as speakers.
speakers often get de-railed when they make a mistake. the way to handle that is :
which of the following is recommended as a way to improve your listening?
when listening for a speaker's evidence, you should keep an ear out for its
in a persuasive speech, a speaker must be concerned with the audience's
if you want to persuade a skeptical audience, which of the following is the most important for you to do in your speech?
before a speech, a speaker should consider audience
which of the following would not be a component of a demographic ysis of an audience?
the quickest way to establish a communicative bond with a group of listeners is usually to
a speaker's credibility is most clearly determined by the audience's perception of
an audience's disposition toward a topic will typically include each of the following except
when delivering an address, the most important listener-related factor is usually
of all the kinds of public speaking, persuasion is the most complex and the most challenging.
when speaking to persuade, you need to think of your speech as a kind of mental dialogue with your audience.
getting the audience's attention is a vital part of a good speech
the advantage(s) of effective public speaking is/are:
which of the following is not a source of public speaking fear?
when preparing for your presentation, what should you know?
persuasive speakers have an ethical obligation to
before you go on stage, what should you take time to do?
which of the following is not best to consider when making an introduction?
why do you want to capture your audience’s attention in your introduction?
which of the following is not the best way to maintain the audience’s attention?
when are multimedia tools effective?
what types of gestures should you try to avoid?
if you cannot get the audience to respond to you, what should you do?
when is the best time to establish your credibility?
the correct order of the four main parts of presenting is:
there is a leadership opportunity at nc state that really interests you. you would like to apply for the opportunity, but are nervous about the public speaking duties that may be necessary. what should you do?
your committee has asked a prominent speaker to give a speech at the next meeting. you have been asked to introduce this speaker. what should you do
your presentation is going well. you got a good laugh at your joke in the introduction and you are speeding through the content sections without problem. however, you start to notice the audience yawning and rustling their handouts. what do you do?
you are about to go onstage to give a presentation. though you have prepared well, your hands have started to shake and your knees are feeling weak. what do you do?
evidence is more likely to be persuasive if it is new to the audience. you will gain little by citing facts and figures that are already well known to your audience. because this sort of evidence would appear cliché to your audience.