Q&A Hero

Q: Which pattern demonstrates how the speaker's points are more favorable than alternative positions? A)problem-solution B)refutation C)cause-effect D)comparative advantage

Q: Enthusiasm is key to achieving vocal variety in a speech.

Q: Listeners have better recall of the main points made in the middle of the speech than for those at the beginning and at the end of a speech.

Q: When listening to a speech, it is important to consider different perspectives and realize that there are multiple ways to view an argument.

Q: _______ scientists conduct qualitative research as well as quantitative research.

Q: "If we can build the most powerful computers in the world, we should be able to cure Alzheimer's in your lifetime" is an example of A)ad hominem argument. B)hasty generalization. C) slippery slope. D)non sequitur.

Q: Volume, pitch, rate, and pauses work independently of each other.

Q: A main point should not introduce more than two ideas.

Q: An active listener will try to detect the speaker's organizational pattern.

Q: An effective social science presentation includes all of the following except A) aclear illustration of the research questions. B)the speaker's background. C)reference to current research. D)timely data.

Q: "I"m a better candidate than X because, unlike X, I work for a living" is an example of A)ad hominem argument. B)hasty generalization. C) slippery slope. D)slippery slope.

Q: Unnecessary and undesirable words used to fill pauses are called vocal fillers.

Q: A speaker that has too many main points should further narrow the topic or check for proper subordination.

Q: When evaluating evidence, the listener should determine if the sources of the evidence are credible.

Q: Which type of presentation recommends a course of action on a current issue or problem? A)explanatory research presentation B)program evaluation presentation C)review of the literature D)policy recommendation report

Q: "Clearly roses are the best flowers for gift giving, since more people buy them more than any other kind of flower" is an example of A)bandwagoning. B)begging the question. C)either-or fallacy. D)red herring.

Q: Pauses can make a speech less effective than it might otherwise be.

Q: Research shows that audiences can comfortably take in between eight and ten main points.

Q: Though speakers should set goals, it is unimportant for listeners to do so.

Q: Which type of presentation reports on the effectiveness of programs? A)explanatory research presentation B)program evaluation presentation C) review of literature D)policy recommendation report

Q: Reasoning in which the speaker compares two similar cases and implies that which is true in one case is true in the other is A) reasoning by analogy. B) causal reasoning. C) deductive reasoning. D) faulty reasoning.

Q: Public speakers should strive to match the rate of speaking to audience reaction.

Q: The main points should flow from the speech purpose and thesis.

Q: Active listeners listen for the speaker's main ideas and watch his or her nonverbal cues.

Q: Which type of presentation examines theories relevant to a research question? A)theoretical research presentation B) program evaluation presentation C)review of the literature D)policy recommendation

Q: If in your speech you are addressing whether something is or is not true, you should frame your argument as a claim of A) fact. B) support. C) value. D) policy.

Q: When there is great variety in pitch, speaking becomes monotonous.

Q: Main points express the key ideas and major themes of the speech.

Q: Differences in dialects or accents, nonverbal cues, and physical appearance sometimes serve as cultural barriers to listening.

Q: Which type of presentation describes available research on a topic? A)explanatory research B) program evaluation presentation C)review of the literature D)policy recommendation

Q: Students who earn an A average on all speech assignments should be exempt from the final exam. This statement is a claim of A)value. B)fact. C)policy. D)logos

Q: Pitch represents the range of sounds from high to low.

Q: The body of a speech establishes the speech purpose and shows its relevance to the audience.

Q: Laziness and overconfidence occur when we expect too little from speakers, ignore important information, or display an arrogant attitude.

Q: An effective social science presentation makes use of timely data.

Q: Watching professional hockey is a better than watching professional basketball. This statement is a claim of A)value. B)fact. C)policy. D)pathos.

Q: Pitch is the relative loudness of a speaker's voice while delivering a speech.

Q: The introduction of a speech tells listeners where they are going.

Q: In defensive listening, audience members decide that they like what the speaker is going to say.

Q: A policy recommendation report should begin with recommendations to solve the problem.

Q: More long-lasting changes in audience perspectives occur if listeners process thespeech message A)centrally. B)peripherally. C)favorably. D)diffusively.

Q: When adjusting speaking volume, a speaker should consider the size of the room and the number of people in the audience.

Q: The structure of a speech is composed of three main parts: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

Q: When we engage in scriptwriting we focus on what the speaker will say next.

Q: A policy recommendation report does not include a plan for implementing its recommendations.

Q: In his presentation, Sandra encouraged her colleagues to reach their highest potential and take pride in their work.According to Maslow's hierarchy, which need did Edward appeal to? A)physiological B)social C)safety D)self-actualization

Q: The proper volume for delivering a speech is somewhat louder than that of normal conversation.

Q: Information not your own can be presented in the form of a __________, a paraphrase, or a direct quotation.

Q: When you daydream as you listen, this can be considered an internal distraction.

Q: Social scientists never measure the effectiveness of programs developed to address social issues.

Q: Zach gave a persuasive speech about why people should assist the homeless in his city in order to prevent crime. According to Maslow, this speech appealed to which basic need? A)physiological B)safety C)social D)self-esteem

Q: Speaking _______ is the term for giving a prepared and practiced speech without memorizing it or reading it word for word from a text.

Q: Even if not copyrighted, supporting material listed on a presentation aid that has been taken from a source may require ____________.

Q: Noise, movement, light, darkness, heat, and cold are all examples of internal distractions.

Q: A theoretical research presentation presents the speaker's original theory to explain a social phenomena.

Q: In his persuasive speech about why people should buy used rather than new autos, Carlos provided the audience information about his background as a used-car salesperson. Carlos employed which type of appeal? A)logos B)ethos C)pathos D)credos

Q: Most public speeches are given using _______ delivery.

Q: The key to keeping the speech flowing while citing sources is to avoid __________ or formulaic delivery.

Q: A listening distraction is anything that competes for the attention you are trying to give to something else.

Q: When social science students participate in a debate, they are never asked to advocate a position they do not support.

Q: The appeal to audience emotion is termed A)logos. B)ethos. C)pathos. D)credos.

Q: The delivery method known as _______ speaking is the most natural way to deliver a speech.

Q: Because every trustworthy source may not be appropriate for every audience, a(n) ______ _______ should play a role in your choice of sources.

Q: Active listening is focused and purposeful.

Q: A review of the literature typically includes a section devoted to the research methods employed to conduct the research.

Q: Under which of the following conditions is the persuasive purpose appropriate? A)when you seek to honor a person or occasion B)when you seek to change an audience's behavior C)when you seek to have an audience understand a concept or process D)when you seek to increase an audience's knowledge about an event

Q: When a speaker delivers a speech without any prior preparation, he or she is giving a(n) _______ delivery.

Q: A _____ _____ is a brief description of the source's qualifications to address the topic.

Q: If listeners disagree with a speaker, they should use tactics of disruption or intimidation.

Q: Students presenting a review of the literature examine the body of research related to a given topic and offer conclusions about the topic based on this research.

Q: A target audience's attitudes should not affect the arrangement of the persuasive speech.

Q: Speaking from _______ is an appropriate type of delivery for brief speeches, such as toasts and introductions.

Q: _____ _________ is the level of trust placed in a source's credentials and its track record for providing accurate information.

Q: Audience members usually listen carefully to a speaker even if they believe the message is of no importance to them.

Q: Social science presentations differ from other science presentations because they focus on predicting or explaining or predicting human behavior or social forces.

Q: In the refutation organizational pattern, each main point addresses and then disproves an opposing claim.

Q: Speaking from _______ requires that the speaker recall exact words, which runs the risk of the speaker having a mental block at some point.

Q: For each source, the speaker should tell the audience the author, the type of source, the _______, and the date the source was published.

Q: Selective perception is a process in which listeners pay attention to certain messages and ignore others.

Q: In quantitative research the emphasis is on observing, describing, and interpreting behavior.