Question 1

As your textbook states, texting, tweeting, and other forms oelectronic communication have significantly reduced the need for public speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to your textbook, the knowledge, experience, goals, values, and attitudes through which each listener filters a message is called the listener's

Accepted Answer

A)  personal screen. 
B)  sphere of values. 
C)  attitudinal core. 
D)  frame of reference. 
E)  psychological field. 
A)  personal screen. 
B)  sphere of values. 
C)  attitudinal core. 
D)  frame of reference. 
E)  psychological field.

Question 3

Research has shown that the anxiety level omost speakers drops ofsignificantly

Accepted Answer

A)  before they rise to speak. 
B)  as soon as they begin to speak. 
C)  when they are 30 to 60 seconds into the speech. 
D)  after they reach the middle of the speech. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  before they rise to speak. 
B)  as soon as they begin to speak. 
C)  when they are 30 to 60 seconds into the speech. 
D)  after they reach the middle of the speech. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 4

Public speakers who seek to communicate with listeners from cultures other than their own need to take special care to avoid __________ in their speeches.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  vocalized pauses 
C)  personal statements 
D)  visual aids 
E)  gestures 
A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  vocalized pauses 
C)  personal statements 
D)  visual aids 
E)  gestures

Question 5

A ringing cell phone or an audience member browsing the Web on her laptop during a speech are examples owhich element in the speech communication process?

Accepted Answer

A)  channel 
B)  message 
C)  feedback 
D)  interference 
E)  confusion 
A)  channel 
B)  message 
C)  feedback 
D)  interference 
E)  confusion

Question 6

As you listen to a speech about campus crime, you relate the speaker's ideas to your own knowledge, goals, and experience. According to your textbook, you are filtering the speech through your own

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological screen. 
B)  cognitive field. 
C)  frame of reference. 
D)  social perspective. 
E)  personal vision. 
A)  psychological screen. 
B)  cognitive field. 
C)  frame of reference. 
D)  social perspective. 
E)  personal vision.

Question 7

Most successful speakers are nervous before taking the floor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Critical thinking is a way othinking negatively about everything you hear in a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As your textbook explains, many othe skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

Accepted Answer

A)  telling a story for maximum impact. 
B)  tailoring your message to your audience. 
C)  organizing your thoughts logically. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only. 
A)  telling a story for maximum impact. 
B)  tailoring your message to your audience. 
C)  organizing your thoughts logically. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only.

Question 10

As Christopher delivered his speech, he noticed that some members ohis audience looked confused as he explained one ohis main points. As a result, he slowed down and explained the point again. In this case, Christopher was

Accepted Answer

A)  dealing with external interference. 
B)  adjusting the channel of communication. 
C)  interpreting the audience's frame of reference. 
D)  compensating for the situation. 
E)  adapting to audience feedback. 
A)  dealing with external interference. 
B)  adjusting the channel of communication. 
C)  interpreting the audience's frame of reference. 
D)  compensating for the situation. 
E)  adapting to audience feedback.

Question 11

According to your textbook, when you employ the power ovisualization as a method ocontrolling stage fright, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease the time necessary for preparing your speech. 
B)  keep your mental pictures from becoming too vivid. 
C)  focus on the positive aspects of your speech. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  decrease the time necessary for preparing your speech. 
B)  keep your mental pictures from becoming too vivid. 
C)  focus on the positive aspects of your speech. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 12

In specialized fields, technical knowledge is more important to employers than communication skills when deciding whom to hire and promote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most public speaking situations involve two-way communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All othe following are recommended by your textbook to help you deal with nervousness except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquire speaking experience. 
B)  Focus on achieving perfection. 
C)  Remember that most nervousness is not visible to the audience. 
D)  Visualize yourself giving a successful speech. 
E)  Prepare your speech thoroughly. 
A)  Acquire speaking experience. 
B)  Focus on achieving perfection. 
C)  Remember that most nervousness is not visible to the audience. 
D)  Visualize yourself giving a successful speech. 
E)  Prepare your speech thoroughly.

Question 15

In many aspects opublic speaking, you will employ the skills ocritical thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ethnocentrism is a part oevery culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Your goal in public speaking is to have your intended message be the message that is actually communicated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Public speaking requires the same method odelivery as ordinary conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For most beginning speakers, the biggest part ostage fright is fear othe unknown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Public speakers who seek to avoid being ethnocentric need to show respect for the cultures othe people they address.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

As your textbook states, texting, tweeting, and other forms oelectronic communication have significantly reduced the need for public speaking.

According to your textbook, the knowledge, experience, goals, values, and attitudes through which each listener filters a message is called the listener's

Research has shown that the anxiety level omost speakers drops ofsignificantly

Public speakers who seek to communicate with listeners from cultures other than their own need to take special care to avoid __________ in their speeches.

A ringing cell phone or an audience member browsing the Web on her laptop during a speech are examples owhich element in the speech communication process?

As you listen to a speech about campus crime, you relate the speaker's ideas to your own knowledge, goals, and experience. According to your textbook, you are filtering the speech through your own

Most successful speakers are nervous before taking the floor.

Critical thinking is a way othinking negatively about everything you hear in a speech.

As your textbook explains, many othe skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

As Christopher delivered his speech, he noticed that some members ohis audience looked confused as he explained one ohis main points. As a result, he slowed down and explained the point again. In this case, Christopher was

According to your textbook, when you employ the power ovisualization as a method ocontrolling stage fright, you should

In specialized fields, technical knowledge is more important to employers than communication skills when deciding whom to hire and promote.

Most public speaking situations involve two-way communication.

All othe following are recommended by your textbook to help you deal with nervousness except:

In many aspects opublic speaking, you will employ the skills ocritical thinking.

Ethnocentrism is a part oevery culture.

Your goal in public speaking is to have your intended message be the message that is actually communicated.

Public speaking requires the same method odelivery as ordinary conversation.

For most beginning speakers, the biggest part ostage fright is fear othe unknown.

Public speakers who seek to avoid being ethnocentric need to show respect for the cultures othe people they address.

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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Exam 1: Speaking in Public

As your textbook states, texting, tweeting, and other forms oelectronic communication have significantly reduced the need for public speaking.

According to your textbook, the knowledge, experience, goals, values, and attitudes through which each listener filters a message is called the listener's

Research has shown that the anxiety level omost speakers drops ofsignificantly

Public speakers who seek to communicate with listeners from cultures other than their own need to take special care to avoid __________ in their speeches.

A ringing cell phone or an audience member browsing the Web on her laptop during a speech are examples owhich element in the speech communication process?

As you listen to a speech about campus crime, you relate the speaker's ideas to your own knowledge, goals, and experience. According to your textbook, you are filtering the speech through your own

Most successful speakers are nervous before taking the floor.

Critical thinking is a way othinking negatively about everything you hear in a speech.

As your textbook explains, many othe skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include

As Christopher delivered his speech, he noticed that some members ohis audience looked confused as he explained one ohis main points. As a result, he slowed down and explained the point again. In this case, Christopher was

According to your textbook, when you employ the power ovisualization as a method ocontrolling stage fright, you should

In specialized fields, technical knowledge is more important to employers than communication skills when deciding whom to hire and promote.

Most public speaking situations involve two-way communication.

All othe following are recommended by your textbook to help you deal with nervousness except:

In many aspects opublic speaking, you will employ the skills ocritical thinking.

Ethnocentrism is a part oevery culture.

Your goal in public speaking is to have your intended message be the message that is actually communicated.

Public speaking requires the same method odelivery as ordinary conversation.

For most beginning speakers, the biggest part ostage fright is fear othe unknown.

Public speakers who seek to avoid being ethnocentric need to show respect for the cultures othe people they address.

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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