Public Speaking Midterm Flashcards

Speeches of introduction can be quite lengthy.

One of the guidelines for an after dinner speech:

The term 'eulogy' applies only to speeches on people who have died.

Brief remarks that celebrate a guest of honor at an event would best describe which speech type?

Oral reports only require one team member to deliver the report.

Jimmy is preparing to introduce himself and offer his pitch to a senator. What type of speech is he preparing?

Distance speaking presentations never have a live audience.

Round table discussions do not have audiences.

Questions are inappropriate at a forum, but acceptable in a panel discussion.

Group presentations can be prepared individually and performed as a group.

You are watching one member of a group present the group's findings. What are you watching?

Evaluating the coherence of a small group presentation involves making a reference to what?

A group of people are taking questions after a presentation. What are you watching?

You are watching a group of people present different aspects of the same topic. What are you watching?

You are watching a discussion where a moderator asks questions of experts on a topic in front of an audience. What are you watching?

Which of the following statements about videoconferences is true?

When presenting on camera, speakers should avoid what?

A graphical online presentation is an Internet presentation where:

What has most influenced Emily's decision not to use visual aids for her informative speech on snakes?

Audiences respond favorably to speakers who take a conversational approach.

Jean is concerned about her performance due to not being familiar with technology. What is she feeling the effects of?

In ancient times, public speaking was known as rhetoric.

What aspect of Aristotle's proofs does Esteban's admiration for Neil deGrasse Tyson represent?

Amani's emotional response to inspirational sports movies is best described by which of Aristotle's four proofs?

Usama's connection with his audience through a story can be related to which of Aristotle's proofs?

Brandon's detailed analysis of the moon landing photographs serves which of Aristotle's proofs?

What is the process of discovering what to say in a speech called according to Roman philosophers?

Malachi's speech issue regarding definitions mainly relates to which of the Roman philosophers' five arts of public speaking?

Why is style important in speeches according to the Roman philosophers' arts of public speaking?

What is the term for gaining confidence and managing anxiety through repeated exposure?

What is the benefit of adapting to different audiences in public speaking?

Taking a public speaking course makes you a better listener.

How can you demonstrate better listening skills after a public speaking class?

Very good oral communication skills are important even in professions like accounting.

What term describes a distraction that interferes with a speaker's message reaching the audience?

What element of the public speaking model is affecting Anne's ability to connect with her audience?

Which communication sphere is the least interactive?

What does it mean when participants in a social situation listen to one another with open minds?

It is a surprising fact that women tend to be more afraid of public speaking than men.

Memorizing your entire speech is a good strategy for reducing public speaking anxiety.

Students who procrastinate usually experience more speech anxiety than those who prepare in advance.

Memorizing your introduction and conclusion is a good strategy for reducing public speaking anxiety.

On the day of your speech, it is a good idea to avoid using your voice before your presentation.

When you feel butterflies in your stomach before speaking, you can reduce your anxiety by labeling it 'excitement' instead of 'fear.'

To use visualization to decrease speech anxiety, you should imagine the worst possible scenario that you think could occur.

You are more likely to be nervous if you are speaking in which type of setting?

Which of the following is most likely to help you relax before a speech?

If you are nervous about the audience's opinion of you, what should you ask yourself?

What does the 'spotlight effect' refer to in public speaking?

What method of relaxation involves focusing on the muscles in three main areas of your body?

When comforting a friend who fears her presentation, you tell her she will 'wow' the audience. What form of anxiety management are you using?

If you feel nervous during a speech, which strategy can you use to help reduce nervousness?

What strategy for managing anxiety after a presentation involves recognizing positive audience feedback?

If you start to feel nervous during a presentation and begin to overanalyze it, what strategy have you forgotten?

You haven't experienced any nervousness at all throughout the speech preparation process until speech day.

What can happen if Donna unrealistically imagines a perfect speech during visualization?

Which of the following would likely increase your speech anxiety?

What is uncertainty reduction theory?

What is the general purpose of Hye-Seung's speech on turtle protection likely to be?

What activity does Omar engage in to come up with speech topics?

You can include humor in an informative speech, but the ultimate goal is to inform, not to entertain.

After determining your general purpose, what do you need to identify next?

Which suggestion is NOT recommended for brainstorming?

When does brainstorming work best?

What is the job of the thesis in a speech?

What type of outline helps guide research and initial topic development?

Holly is running an employee training seminar. What kind of speaking is she likely using?

What type of outline is revised during speech practice?

What does striving for internal consistency in your outline mean?

You should consider your audience more than your own interests in choosing a topic.

You should focus on one general purpose for your speech.

Which is NOT a job of a thesis statement?

When does the thesis statement usually emerge?

Which part of the speech aims to convince the audience about genetically modified foods?

Which part of the speech expresses the intention to entertain?

What phrase represents the thesis in a speech about affordable childcare?

What is one technique for effective brainstorming?

What is NOT suggested for evaluating topic ideas?

What type of source is a book review that condenses complex material?

What type of source would a new book from a top psychologist be?

The first step in a research plan is determining what you know about your topic.

Which search engine is an example of a metasearch engine?

At which stage of research should you use metasearch engines?

What does Google Scholar provide?

What do you need to locate a book in a library system?

Which statement is true about researching with books?

What type of resource should Samir utilize given current Senate testimony on his speech topic?

Which resource typically has the most current information on a topic?

Which is NOT among the suggested search strategies?

How should you select an interviewee?

What strategy assures a productive interview?

Information from an interview can be used in what parts of the speech?

What are the three primary evaluation criteria for speech information?

When determining how closely a source matches the topic, this refers to:

What evaluation criterion judges the soundness of logic?

All critical questions for evaluating sources emphasize the author's motivations.

What unethical practice did Sheila engage in when she used an online essay without citation?

What is NOT a tip on avoiding unintentional plagiarism?

What type of speech humorously honors someone while poking fun?

When giving an acceptance speech, what should you avoid?