Q&A Hero

Q: T F Incremental plagiarism occurs when a speaker uses quotations or paraphrases without citing the sources of the statements.

Q: T F As a matter of ethics, audience members should listen attentively to and agree with everything a speaker says.

Q: T F Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against a set of ethical standards or guidelines.

Q: T F One of the best ways to avoid falling into the trap of plagiarism is to start work on your speeches well before they are due.

Q: T F Global plagiarism occurs when a speaker takes material from several different sources and presents it as his or her own.

Q: T F Avoiding sexist, racist, and other kinds of abusive language is important primarily as a matter of political correctness.

Q: T F The aim of a speaker is to accomplish her or his goals by any means necessary.

Q: T F The ethical obligation of a speaker to be fully prepared increases as the size of the audience increases.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, ethical decisions are essentially a matter of personal whim or opinion.

Q: T F Ethnocentrism is unique to western cultures such as those in the United States and Europe.

Q: T F Some nervousness before you speak is usually beneficial.

Q: T F Speechmaking becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases.

Q: T F The nonverbal messages that listeners send back to speakers are called feedback.

Q: T F When you adjust to the situation of a public speech, you are doing on a larger scale what you do every day in conversation.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, the speakers message consists only of what the speaker says with language.

Q: T F A speakers frame of reference and a listeners frame of reference will never be exactly the same.

Q: T F Critical thinking is a way of thinking negatively about everything you hear in a speech.

Q: T F Using the power of visualization to control stage fright means that you should approach your speech as a performance in which the audience is looking for perfection.

Q: T F Public speaking is more highly structured than conversation.

Q: T F Because a panel discussion involves speaking impromptu, the best preparation for such a discussion is no preparation at all.

Q: T F According to your textbook, the best approach to brainstorming in a small group is for each member to write down her or his ideas before sharing them with the group.

Q: T F Each member of a small group should be prepared to assume a leadership role when necessary.

Q: T F The question for a problem-solving group discussion should usually be phrased as a question of policy.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, disagreements among members of a small group should be kept on a personal level so they wont interfere with the groups ability to complete its task.

Q: T F Deciding when and where the group will meet is an example of a procedural need in a small group.

Q: T F As in other forms of communication, effective listening is vital to communication in small-group discussion.

Q: T F The ideal of small-group discussion is to reach a majority decision on major issues facing the group.

Q: T F The maintenance needs of a small group include such matters as researching the discussion topic, keeping the group on track, and helping the group reach consensus.

Q: T F To function effectively, a small group needs a specific leader.

Q: T F A speech praising the bravery of the firefighters killed in New York on September 11, 2001, is an example of a commemorative speech.

Q: T F Effective commemorative speeches depend above all on the speakers use of language.

Q: T F The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to provide a biography of the speaker being presented to the audience.

Q: T F The fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to convey information about the subject being commemorated.

Q: T F A speech urging Congress to construct a memorial in Washington, D.C., to recognize womens contributions to the American Revolution is an example of a commemorative speech.

Q: T F The three major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and graciousness.

Q: T F When giving a speech of introduction, you should be sure to praise the speaking skills of the main speaker.

Q: T F As defined in your textbook, a speech of presentation is a speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.

Q: T F The purpose of a speech of introduction is to introduce a person receiving an award or an honor.

Q: T F A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples of speeches for special occasions.

Q: T F The following is an example of reasoning by analogy: The United Nations charter establishes the right of all people to live free of political repression. The government of North Korea subjects its people to political repression. Therefore, the government of North Korea is violating the U.N. charter.

Q: As the article specifies, networked media is ______. A. changing sports culture, the ways that people relate to sports images, and how athletes are produced B. altering the scientific culture, the ways that people relate to scientific news, how research is produced, and how science is practiced C. changing celebrity culture, the ways that people relate to celebrity images, how celebrities are produced, and how celebrity is practiced D. causing people to become reliant on network news for their information and ideas