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Q: Research suggests there are three common roots of speaking apprehension: biologically based temperament, previous experience, and level of skills. a. True b. False

Q: Using positive-talk before your speech is a good technique to reduce speech anxiety. a. True b. False

Q: Speakers who practice their speech using various ways of phrasing their key ideas are more likely to effectively communicate their ideas. a. True b. False

Q: When preparing a speech, you should organize your main points within a framework; two common organizational frameworks are chronological and topical. a. True b. False

Q: The effectiveness of your words is irrelevant if the words are not heard by, understood by, or has no effect on your _____________. a. situation b. purpose c. audience d. content

Q: John decides to add some background material for his informative speech on current trends in Internet usage after discovering that the majority of the audience members do not own computers. What concept does John's decision illustrate? a. plagiarism b. speaker credibility c. feedback d. audience analysis

Q: The process of tailoring the message to address exigence in terms of the audiences unique interests, needs, and expectations is called: a. audience analysis b. exigence c. audience adaptation d. tailoring

Q: Gabriel received a poor grade for his informative speech because his instructor noticed that he only gathered information from the first or second paragraph of the sources he cited during his speech. The ________ of his research was poor because he did not provide enough details from his evidence. a. breadth b. depth c. scope d. analysis

Q: The reason why a course devoted in part or entirely to public speaking is often required in a general education curriculum is that __________. a. all people communicate b. public speaking helps people reach career goals c. sending and receiving messages have ethical components d. public speaking teaches general knowledge to help people participate as engaged citizens in democracy

Q: According to your textbook, public speaking is a(n)________________ process. a. situation-centered b. audience-centered c. speaker-centered d. message-centered

Q: After Evas speech about the harmful effects of not recycling, you noticed that she discarded her empty water bottle in the nearest trashcan. Which ethical principle has Eva violated? a. fairness b. integrity c. honesty d. respect

Q: ___________________communication occurs with approximately three to ten people. a. mass communication b. context communication c. public communication d. small group communication

Q: Presenting the ideas, words, or created works of another as ones own by failing to credit the source is called:___________. a. attribution b. plagiarism c. licentiousness d. paraphrasing

Q: Psychological noise is any external sight or sound that distracts us from the message of a speech. a. True b. False Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Q: Plagiarism which results from the failure of a speaker to reference material they find on the Internet is called: a. unethical communicators b. electronic messages c. online plagiarism d. cyberplagiarism

Q: As technology and media become increasingly accessible, the lines between mass communication and public speaking are blurring. a. True b. False

Q: As preparation for her informative speech on the importance of vaccination, Alana asked her classmates if they had been vaccinated as a child and if they have any children. Alana is conducting the _____________ of her speech. a. expectation management b. audience analysis c. attitudinal adjustment d. audience survey

Q: As a public speaker, what you discuss, and how well you do so will depend on your interests, beliefs, background, and public speaking skills. a. True b. False

Q: Public speaking has been revered as a(n) ______________ in democratic civilizations since ancient times. a. ethical right b. specific right c. honest right d. civic right

Q: Speaking expressively is important during public speaking so that you sound a bit more dramatic than you would in casual conversation. a. True b. False

Q: Some real or perceived need that a speech might help to address is known as ____________. a. rhetorical b. exigence c. constraint d. occasion

Q: The formal study of public speaking teaches us what to think. a. True b. False

Q: Dressing professionally, being poised as you speak, and citing credible evidence all convey ____________ a. logos b. pathos c. ethos d. professionalism

Q: One form of plagiarizing is paraphrasing the unique ideas of another person and not crediting that person. a. True b. False

Q: The ___________ encompasses the expected purpose and setting for a speech. a. analysis b. culture c. venue d. occasion

Q: Good feedback is always expressed verbally. a. True b. False

Q: We send and receive messages primarily through which two channels? a. physical and psychological b. speaking and hearing c. auditory and visual d. coding and encoding

Q: Public speaking is NOT a specialized type of communication because everyone engages in public speaking during his/her lifetime. a. True b. False

Q: The _______ is the overall framework of your speech and includes the introduction, body, conclusion, and transitions.. a. macrostructure b. microstructure c. speaking effectiveness process model d. content

Q: Intelligible speakers use a rate, volume, and pitch that are easily understood by audiences. a. True b. False

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of a rhetorical situation? a. audience b. occasion c. speaker d. transition

Q: Public speaking can occur in online environments. a. True b. False

Q: Statements alerting listeners about how a main point or subpoint is relevant to them are called: a. concern links b. listener relevance links c. content links d. information links

Q: Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an ethical speaker? a. honesty b. integrity c. fairness d. intelligence

Q: ______ practice is an approach to treatment in which caregivers make decisions based on current research and best practices.

Q: A(n) ______ is a concise report of a patient's status and needs, which is given to the oncoming caregiver.

Q: A(n) ______ is an informational speech for an audience of student learners.

Q: Types of presentations for ______ courses include lectures and group activities.

Q: Speaking assignments in the ______ often require the speaker to interpret the meaning of a particular idea, event, person, story, or artifact.

Q: Students in the ______ sciences conduct qualitative research as well as quantitative research.

Q: In the ______ presentation, a team member or the entire team provides evidence that a project, proposal, or design idea is worth funding.

Q: Speakers addressing ______ audiences should prepare both detailed and general content.

Q: A(n) ______ audience is one that has no specialized knowledge of the field or of the topic itself.

Q: A group of people who possess intimate knowledge of the topic or idea being discussed is referred to as a(n) ______ or insider audience.

Q: A(n) ______ is a type of oral presentation format in which two individuals or groups consider or argue an issue from opposing viewpoints.

Q: Explain how to give an effective nursing and allied health presentation.

Q: Explain the components of a community service learning presentation.

Q: Name two types of nursing and allied health presentation.

Q: Name the two types of education presentation.

Q: Name two types of arts and humanities presentation.

Q: Name two types of social science presentation.

Q: Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research.

Q: Identify two characteristics of an effective technical presentation.

Q: Name two types of technical presentation.

Q: List three tips for preparing a successful scientific presentation.

Q: List three tips for presenting information to a mixed audience.

Q: What is the difference between an expert audience and colleagues within the field?

Q: Give the characteristics of two types of typical audiences.

Q: Identify three necessary components of an oral review of an academic article.

Q: Good presentations in the arts and humanities should reiterate what other people have said or what is generally accepted knowledge. A) True B) False

Q: Oral presentations in the arts and humanities include informative talks of description and analysis, presentations that compare and contrast, classroom discussions, and debates. A) True B) False

Q: Speaking assignments in the arts and humanities often require the speaker to interpret the meaning of a particular idea, event, person, story, or artifact. A) True B) False

Q: Debates always address propositions of policy. A) True B) False

Q: In a debate, the affirmative (pro) stands in favor of change or consideration of a controversial issue. A) True B) False

Q: Poster presentations should include copies of the written report, with full details of the study. A) True B) False

Q: A social science presentation often answers the what, how, and why questions. A) True B) False

Q: Students in the social sciences conduct qualitative as well as quantitative research. A) True B) False

Q: The engineering design review provides evidence that a project, proposal, or design idea is worth funding. A) True B) False

Q: The research overview presentation describes research conducted in naturalistic surroundings. A) True B) False

Q: The research for a field study presentation is conducted in natural settings, using methods such as direct observation, surveys, and interviews. A) True B) False

Q: A methods/procedure presentation describes how an experimental or mathematical process works and under what conditions it can be used. A) True B) False

Q: Presentations in the science-related disciplines often focus on reporting the results of original or replicated research. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers addressing mixed audiences should prepare both detailed and general content. A) True B) False

Q: A lay audience has intimate knowledge of the given field and topic. A) True B) False

Q: Poster presentations can be as large as 4 6 feet. A) True B) False

Q: Debaters call preparing for their arguments in advance of the debate flowing the debate. A) True B) False

Q: Lincoln-Douglas debates are conducted with two individuals who argue a proposition of policy. A) True B) False

Q: A poster presentation is a rare exception in which the presenter should read verbatim from the poster. A) True B) False

Q: A statement asking for change or consideration of a controversial issue is called a registration. A) True B) False