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What advice does the text offer to public speakers who feel the need to take a risky stance in their speech?
What advice does the text offer to public speakers who feel the need to take a risky stance in their speech?
Be willing to stand by your words and actions, in both the short-term and the long-term.
Keith took great care in organizing his speech and choosing the best evidence to support his main points. This is an example of a concern for what?
Keith took great care in organizing his speech and choosing the best evidence to support his main points. This is an example of a concern for what?
logos
What does the statement 'It is the responsibility of humans to take care of the planet.' exemplify?
What does the statement 'It is the responsibility of humans to take care of the planet.' exemplify?
belief
Which of the following words best defines traditionalists, as described by Lancaster and Stillman?
Which of the following words best defines traditionalists, as described by Lancaster and Stillman?
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What did Susannah demonstrate by not paying attention to Madison's speech because she assumed it didn't relate to her?
What did Susannah demonstrate by not paying attention to Madison's speech because she assumed it didn't relate to her?
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What is wrong with the following specific purpose: 'To inform incoming students about the scholarship opportunities at the college and the financial-aid process'?
What is wrong with the following specific purpose: 'To inform incoming students about the scholarship opportunities at the college and the financial-aid process'?
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Which of the following does NOT have the goal of accentuating a special occasion?
Which of the following does NOT have the goal of accentuating a special occasion?
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An electronic search engine used by libraries to help patrons locate materials physically owned by the library and other libraries in the area is known as what?
An electronic search engine used by libraries to help patrons locate materials physically owned by the library and other libraries in the area is known as what?
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for evaluating websites?
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for evaluating websites?
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Which database should Maria use for information on her topic of cooperative learning in the classroom?
Which database should Maria use for information on her topic of cooperative learning in the classroom?
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What is Elizabeth calculating when she looks for the average grade the students in her speech class earned on their last test?
What is Elizabeth calculating when she looks for the average grade the students in her speech class earned on their last test?
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Which of the following would be an appropriate primary source for Crosby's speech?
Which of the following would be an appropriate primary source for Crosby's speech?
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using statistics?
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using statistics?
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Many instructors will require a page at the end of your preparation outline that indicates __________.
Many instructors will require a page at the end of your preparation outline that indicates __________.
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What is wrong with the following main point in a preparation outline: 'I. Credit card abuse is a serious problem in America and new regulations are needed to combat it'?
What is wrong with the following main point in a preparation outline: 'I. Credit card abuse is a serious problem in America and new regulations are needed to combat it'?
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What is wrong with the following main point in a preparation outline: 'I. Container water gardening is a relaxing and rewarding hobby, involves the use of inexpensive materials and brings a water feature into your own backyard.'?
What is wrong with the following main point in a preparation outline: 'I. Container water gardening is a relaxing and rewarding hobby, involves the use of inexpensive materials and brings a water feature into your own backyard.'?
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If Nick wants to write a speech about the steps in stringing a guitar, he should use the __________ strategy.
If Nick wants to write a speech about the steps in stringing a guitar, he should use the __________ strategy.
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Scout is writing an informative speech on types of scholarships available on campus. He should use the __________ strategy.
Scout is writing an informative speech on types of scholarships available on campus. He should use the __________ strategy.
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What is the passage: 'We've learned a lot about counterfeit medicine today. However, what's important to remember is, first, counterfeit medicine is widespread; second counterfeit medicine is difficult to contain; and third, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from counterfeits.' an example of?
What is the passage: 'We've learned a lot about counterfeit medicine today. However, what's important to remember is, first, counterfeit medicine is widespread; second counterfeit medicine is difficult to contain; and third, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from counterfeits.' an example of?
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What are the three parts of a conclusion?
What are the three parts of a conclusion?
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In the scenario where Tessa spends most of her time in chat rooms and on social media connecting with others, what concept does this represent?
In the scenario where Tessa spends most of her time in chat rooms and on social media connecting with others, what concept does this represent?
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Why is the language used in the quote 'The person saved the child.' ineffective?
Why is the language used in the quote 'The person saved the child.' ineffective?
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Which of the following is NOT true about dialects?
Which of the following is NOT true about dialects?
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What type of presentation aid is Timothy using when creating a map of the thirteen colonies for his speech?
What type of presentation aid is Timothy using when creating a map of the thirteen colonies for his speech?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a verbal response in the listening process?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a verbal response in the listening process?
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Which of the following statements about the listening process is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the listening process is TRUE?
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Which stage of listening is Liam engaged in when he ignores the sounds of his classmates and focuses on the instructor's words?
Which stage of listening is Liam engaged in when he ignores the sounds of his classmates and focuses on the instructor's words?
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What did Frederick do incorrectly when he began his peer evaluation by saying, 'You paced around too much.'?
What did Frederick do incorrectly when he began his peer evaluation by saying, 'You paced around too much.'?
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What peer evaluation skill did Jodi violate by giving her friend an extremely positive evaluation?
What peer evaluation skill did Jodi violate by giving her friend an extremely positive evaluation?
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When Tara wants to become a better communicator through evaluation, which question should she NOT ask herself when listening to a speech?
When Tara wants to become a better communicator through evaluation, which question should she NOT ask herself when listening to a speech?
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When you ask, 'What did I see and hear?', you are engaged in what?
When you ask, 'What did I see and hear?', you are engaged in what?
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing an informative preparation outline?
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing an informative preparation outline?
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A member of a committee discussing the progress with the design of the new company website is speaking to what?
A member of a committee discussing the progress with the design of the new company website is speaking to what?
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Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip for narrowing your informative topic?
Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip for narrowing your informative topic?
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Study Notes
Public Speaking Advice
- Stand by your words and actions, both short-term and long-term when taking a risky stance in a speech.
Importance of Logos
- Organizing speeches and selecting appropriate evidence demonstrate a concern for logos, or logical reasoning.
Expression of Beliefs
- Declaring responsibilities like "It is the responsibility of humans to take care of the planet" exemplifies a belief.
Definition of Traditionalists
- Traditionalists, as described by Lancaster and Stillman, are characterized by their loyalty.
Egocentrism in Listening
- Ignoring a speech based on personal relevance, as seen with Susannah, illustrates egocentrism.
Fault in Purpose Statements
- A specific purpose that presents multiple key ideas lacks focus and clarity.
Special Occasion Speeches
- Speeches urging audiences to reduce salt intake do not typically serve to accentuate special occasions.
Library Catalog Usage
- An electronic catalog helps patrons locate materials owned by libraries and neighboring libraries.
Web Site Evaluation Guidelines
- Avoiding sites with .org, .gov, and .edu is not a guideline for evaluating web credibility.
Research Databases
- ERIC is the recommended database for finding information on educational topics, such as cooperative learning.
Calculating the Mean
- To find the average grade of students, Elizabeth computes the mean.
Primary Sources in Speeches
- Original reports serve as appropriate primary sources for speech content.
Using Statistics Effectively
- Avoid glossing over biases in statistic sources to maintain credibility.
Preparation Outline Requirements
- A preparation outline generally includes a page indicating sources or references.
Main Point Clarity
- Main points in outlines should contain only one idea to maintain clarity.
Speech Structuring Strategies
- Nick should use a chronological strategy to outline steps for stringing a guitar.
- Scout should opt for a topical strategy when discussing types of scholarships.
Conclusion Components
- Effective conclusions consist of a summary statement, audience response statement, and a WOW statement.
Shared Culture in Communication
- Tessa and her cyber friends exemplify a shared culture through norms, customs, and language in their interactions.
Ineffective Language Usage
- Abstract language, as seen in "The person saved the child," fails to provide clarity.
Dialects in Public Speaking
- It's not true that dialects should always be avoided in public speaking; they can be used appropriately.
Presentation Aids
- Timothy's drawing of the thirteen colonies is categorized as a type of presentation aid.
Verb Signals in Listening
- Non-verbal reactions, like smiling, are not classified as verbal responses during the listening process.
Dependency of Listening Steps
- The last two steps of the listening process hinge on the listener's engagement and interpretation.
Stages of Listening
- Attending is the stage where one focuses on the instructor's words while filtering out distractions.
Peer Evaluation Etiquette
- Positive comments should precede critiques in peer evaluations to create a supportive atmosphere.
Objectivity in Evaluations
- Evaluations should remain objective, avoiding bias, even towards friends.
Self-Improvement Through Evaluation
- Individuals seeking to improve should avoid feedback aimed solely at comforting the speaker.
Engaging in Description
- Asking "What did I see and hear?" indicates a process of description when evaluating content.
Informative Outlining Guidelines
- Constructing outlines should involve complete sentences rather than phrases for clarity.
Committee Reporting
- Members of a committee report on progress, which provides updates on ongoing projects.
Topic Narrowing Tips
- Starting research before fully narrowing a topic is not advisable; clarity should come first.
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Description
Test your knowledge on key principles of public speaking, including the balance of personal beliefs, logical reasoning, and the responsibilities tied to effective communication. Explore how traditionalists' characteristics and egocentrism can impact the delivery and reception of speeches. This quiz emphasizes the importance of focus and clarity in purpose statements and the role of speech types in various contexts.
