Question 1

Why should you care about listening to the instructions before taking an exam if you have taken many similar exams already? Use an example.

Accepted Answer

You might miss an important de

Question 2

Listening can help you be a good public speaker because you'll:

Accepted Answer

A)  discover ways to focus attention back to audience members. 
B)  find out how to handle your note cards while maintaining eye contact. 
C)  learn how to command the attention of a restless audience. 
D)  learn how to pronounce words and names you have only seen in print. 
E)  notice how effective arguments are constructed. 
A)  discover ways to focus attention back to audience members. 
B)  find out how to handle your note cards while maintaining eye contact. 
C)  learn how to command the attention of a restless audience. 
D)  learn how to pronounce words and names you have only seen in print. 
E)  notice how effective arguments are constructed.

Question 3

Is it possible to understand a speaker's meanings perfectly? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

It might seem possible, but it is not. O

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of semantic noise?

Accepted Answer

A)  concern about the opinions of a controversial speaker. 
B)  a construction project next to the room where the speech is being given. 
C)  the listener's struggle to stay awake until the end of the speech. 
D)  a listener's worry about whether others can see the hole in his pants. 
E)  the speaker's use of unfamiliar and highly technical language. 
A)  concern about the opinions of a controversial speaker. 
B)  a construction project next to the room where the speech is being given. 
C)  the listener's struggle to stay awake until the end of the speech. 
D)  a listener's worry about whether others can see the hole in his pants. 
E)  the speaker's use of unfamiliar and highly technical language.

Question 5

Formative feedback occurs at the end of the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There is potential for misunderstanding messages because:

Accepted Answer

A)  human diversity and varied life experiences impact the interpretation of a message. 
B)  many audience members are narrow-minded and unable to take in the message. 
C)  many people are not interested in the message. 
D)  speakers ignore the intellectual shortcomings of the audience. 
E)  speeches usually contain too many unfamiliar concepts. 
A)  human diversity and varied life experiences impact the interpretation of a message. 
B)  many audience members are narrow-minded and unable to take in the message. 
C)  many people are not interested in the message. 
D)  speakers ignore the intellectual shortcomings of the audience. 
E)  speeches usually contain too many unfamiliar concepts.

Question 7

________________________ feedback occurs at the end of a communication event.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________ feedback occurs at the end of...

Question 8

When we understand a speech, we agree with its meanings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In a classroom where there will be many content-oriented listeners, how must you prepare your speech?

Accepted Answer

One must do careful research on a limite

Question 10

A mispronounced word can be a source of _________________ noise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A mispronounced word can be a source...

Question 11

Remembering is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to recall accurately the content of a message. 
B)  changing your views in response to the message. 
C)  memorizing word sequences of definitions provided in the speech. 
D)  taking verbatim notes. 
E)  the vivid recollection of a surprising fact from a speech. 
A)  the ability to recall accurately the content of a message. 
B)  changing your views in response to the message. 
C)  memorizing word sequences of definitions provided in the speech. 
D)  taking verbatim notes. 
E)  the vivid recollection of a surprising fact from a speech.

Question 12

Hearing involves purposeful and focused attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why should you care about listening to the instructions before taking an exam if you have taken many similar exams already? Use an example.

Listening can help you be a good public speaker because you'll:

Is it possible to understand a speaker's meanings perfectly? Why or why not?

Which of the following is an example of semantic noise?

Formative feedback occurs at the end of the speech.

There is potential for misunderstanding messages because:

________________________ feedback occurs at the end of a communication event.

When we understand a speech, we agree with its meanings.

In a classroom where there will be many content-oriented listeners, how must you prepare your speech?

A mispronounced word can be a source of _________________ noise.

Remembering is:

Hearing involves purposeful and focused attention.

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Researching Your Speech

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Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

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Exam 4: The Importance of Listening

Why should you care about listening to the instructions before taking an exam if you have taken many similar exams already? Use an example.

Listening can help you be a good public speaker because you'll:

Is it possible to understand a speaker's meanings perfectly? Why or why not?

Which of the following is an example of semantic noise?

Formative feedback occurs at the end of the speech.

There is potential for misunderstanding messages because:

________________________ feedback occurs at the end of a communication event.

When we understand a speech, we agree with its meanings.

In a classroom where there will be many content-oriented listeners, how must you prepare your speech?

A mispronounced word can be a source of _________________ noise.

Remembering is:

Hearing involves purposeful and focused attention.

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters