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Q: What does your textbook recommend about each of the following aspects of your first speech: starting the speech, gesturing, eye contact.

Q: Suppose that your first speaking assignment is to introduce your classmate Ariana. When you interview her, you learn that she competed in archery at the 2010 world championships. Explain two ways in which you might use this information as you develop your speech.

Q: _______________ delivery involves practicing your speech until you know it very well without trying to memorize the exact wording you will use on the day of the speech.

Q: A _______________ is a sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one point and is moving on to the next.

Q: A speech that covers its topic by dividing it into logical and consistent subtopics follows a _______________ pattern of organization.

Q: Name three techniques that your textbook suggests for developing your first speech: a. b. c.

Q: Your textbook recommends that when you deliver your first speech, you should make an effort to a. maintain eye contact with the audience. b. use your voice expressively. c. avoid distracting mannerisms. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first speech? a. Memorize the speech word for word. b. Ask family members or friends for feedback. c. Read over the speech silently until you are sure you know it. d. all of the above e. a and c only

Q: Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first speech? a. Rehearse the speech out loud. b. Prepare notes consisting of key words and phrases. c. Practice giving the speech to friends or family members. d. all of the above e. b and c only

Q: According to your textbook, when you prepare speaking notes for your first speech, you should a. make sure the notes can be read at arms length. b. write out your speech word for word. c. use both sides of your index cards or paper. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: According to your textbook, when you prepare speaking notes for your first speech, you should a. double-space or triple-space your notes so they are easy to see. b. write down key terms and phrases rather than complete sentences. c. write or print on only one side of the index cards or paper. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called a(n) __________ speech. a. extemporaneous b. spontaneous c. transitional d. contemporaneous e. informative

Q: When you use the __________ method of delivery, you become so familiar with the substance of your speech that you need only a few brief notes to jog your memory. a. traditional b. spontaneous c. personal d. informative e. extemporaneous

Q: According to your textbook, the type of delivery in which you plan your speech in detail and learn it well without trying to memorize the exact wording is called a. conventional. b. extemporaneous. c. methodical d. extraneous. e. intuitive.

Q: Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion of your first speech? a. Let the audience know your speech is ending. b. Reinforce the central idea of your speech. c. End on a clever or thought-provoking note. d. all of the above e. a and b only

Q: As your textbook explains, each main point of your first speech should a. cover a single aspect of the topic. b. have its own introduction. c. end with an internal summary. d. be preceded by a preview statement. e. begin with a question.

Q: A sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another is called a a. bridge. b. summary. c. transition. d. corollary. e. conclusion.

Q: In her first speech, Kayla introduced her classmate Sean to the class. Each of her main points dealt with one of Seans hobbies. According to your textbook, Kaylas speech was arranged in __________ order. a. spatial b. personal c. recreational d. chronological e. topical

Q: For his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed down by his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peters speech will most likely be organized in __________ order. a. familial b. topical c. chronological d. geographical e. personal

Q: According to your textbook, Now that you know about Julios interest in photography, lets look at his passion for snowboarding is an example of a a. bridge. b. conclusion. c. conversion. d. transition. e. summary.

Q: For her first speech, Rebekah plans to explain her interest in dance beginning with her childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern of organization discussed in your textbook will she use in her speech? a. topical b. artistic c. chronological d. kinetic e. functional

Q: According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to a. identify the topic of the speech. b. tell the audience his or her name. c. get the interest and attention of the audience. d. preview the purpose of the speech. e. explain the speech assignment.

Q: As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called a. the opening, the center, and the end. b. the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. c. the attention-getter, the main section, and the ending. d. the preview, the main points, and the close. e. the beginning, the core, and the conclusion.

Q: Which of the following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom speech? a. Be creative in structuring the speech. b. Use colorful, descriptive language. c. Describe an exciting experience. d. all of the above e. b and c only

Q: Your textbook recommends that when you develop your first speech, you should look for ways to a. make the speech mysterious or suspenseful. b. use colorful, descriptive language. c. be creative in structuring your information. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: Which of the following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech? a. gently making fun of common human quirks b. using obscenity or off-color language c. characterizing groups with negative stereotypes d. all of the above e. a and b only

Q: According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is a. using PowerPoint improperly. b. trying to cover too much material. c. not doing enough library research. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: T F Nervousness is normal when delivering a speech. Multiple-Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)

Q: T F When you give a speech, you should try to have the same expressiveness in your voice as you have in ordinary conversation.

Q: T F One of the advantages of the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it enables you to maintain eye contact with your audience.

Q: T F When you give your speech, you should try to make eye contact with your audience as much as you can.

Q: T F Taking a moment to look at your audience and smile before you begin to speak can help you establish rapport with them.

Q: T F Your textbook recommends that you present your first speech without advance preparation so it will sound spontaneous in class.

Q: T F In order to learn your first speech well enough to deliver it extemporaneously, you need to practice it out loud.

Q: T F When delivering your first speech, you should try to adopt the relaxed and confident tone you use in everyday in conversation.

Q: T F Most experts recommend that you read your speeches to the audience so you dont forget any of the words.

Q: T F The chronological method of speech organization follows a time pattern.

Q: T F Use of negative stereotypes in an introductory speech is acceptable as long as they are used in a humorous way.

Q: T F Much of the anxiety associated with public speaking comes from lack of experience giving speeches.

Q: T F When you listen to a speech, it is usually a good idea to try to remember everything the speaker says.

Q: T F Usually it is easy to block out physical and mental distractions when listening to a speaker.

Q: T F Active listening means focusing on the speakers appearance and delivery rather than on her or his message.

Q: T F The aim of active listening is to set aside ones own frame of reference and, as far as possible, to listen from within the speakers frame of reference.

Q: T F One of the major barriers to effective communication is that the brain can process words much faster than a speaker can talk.

Q: T F When you listen to the campaign speech of a political candidate for the purpose of accepting or rejecting the speakers message, you are engaged in empathic listening.

Q: T F Critical listening involves engaging in a mental argument with everything a speaker says.

Q: T F Concentrating on details is an excellent way to become a better listener.

Q: T F Critical listening involves listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it.

Q: T F Listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting or rejecting it is known as critical listening.

Q: T F When you listen to someone give a sales presentation, and you need to decide whether you will buy the item, you are engaged in comprehensive listening.

Q: T F According to your textbook, listening to understand a classroom lecture is an example of comprehensive listening.

Q: T F Listening to provide emotional support for someone is called empathic listening.

Q: T F Appreciative listening is closely tied to critical thinking.

Q: T F According to your textbook, a skilled therapist listening to a patient is an example of appreciative listening.

Q: T F People spend more time listening than in any other communicative activity.

Q: T F Hearing and listening are essentially the same.

Q: Identify and explain five of the methods discussed in your textbook for becoming a better listener.

Q: Imagine that you are listening to a speech about hurricanes. Explain how a key-word outline method of note taking might enhance your listening and recall of the speech.

Q: What is meant by listening too hard? How does it affect the listening process?

Q: Identify and explain the four causes of poor listening discussed in your text.

Q: What is meant by spare brain time? Explain how it affects the listening process.

Q: Identify and briefly explain each of the four types of listening discussed in your textbook.

Q: Why are your own listening skills important to you as a public speaker?

Q: List three of the questions a careful listener should ask about a speakers evidence. a. b. c.

Q: When focusing your listening, you should listen for _______________ , _______________ , and _______________ . main points

Q: Your textbook gives seven suggestions for becoming a better listener. List five of them. a. b. c. d. e.

Q: List the four causes of poor listening discussed in your textbook. a. b. c. d.

Q: According to your textbook, when you evaluate the evidence in a persuasive speech, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Q: According to your textbook, listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it is known as _______________ listening.

Q: While the governor spoke about the need to tax soft drinks, Max listened carefully and evaluated the governors evidence. Max was engaged in _______________ listening.

Q: According to your textbook, when you listen to an informative speech in order to understand the speakers ideas, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Q: According to your textbook, when you listen primarily to understand the message of a speaker for example, taking notes in a classroom lecture, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Q: When Elizabeth listened to provide support for her friend whose mother was seriously ill, she was engaged in _______________ listening.

Q: According to your textbook, when you listen to provide emotional support for the speaker, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Q: According to your textbook, when you listen for enjoyment to friends stories about her trip to Russia, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Q: According to your textbook, when you listen primarily for pleasure or enjoyment, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Q: People spend more time _______________ than in any other communication activity.

Q: _______________ refers to the vibration of sound waves on the ear drums and the sending of messages to the central auditory system of the brain; _______________ refers to paying close attention to and making sense of those sounds. Hearing; listening

Q: Natasha is taking notes on a speech about Chinese New Year. If she were to follow the recommendation of your textbook, she would a. create a key-word outline. b. use the Harvard listening system. c. write down everything the speaker says. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: Andrew went to hear a speech by a community leader he very much admired. He took a notebook and pen and, during the speech, wrote down everything he could from the speech. When he got home later, he reviewed his notes and could barely make sense out of them. What went wrong? a. Andrew should have simply listened to the speech rather than taking notes. b. Andrew should have taken notes by making a full-sentence outline of the speech. c. Andrew should have paid more attention to the speakers delivery rather than focusing on the words of the speech. d. Andrew should have resisted distractions and concentrated more effectively on the speech. e. Andrew should have made a key-word outline of the speech instead of trying to write down everything.