Question 1

Hearing and listening are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Asking yourself questions during a speech can distract you from learning its key aspects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

ROYGBIV is an example of ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) critical analysis 
B) target analysis 
C) mnemonic devices 
D) repetitive listening 
A) critical analysis 
B) target analysis 
C) mnemonic devices 
D) repetitive listening C

Question 4

Ralph uses this to help him move information into his long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

A) mnemonic devices 
B) repetition 
C) note taking 
D) reframing 
A) mnemonic devices 
B) repetition 
C) note taking 
D) reframing

Question 5

Angela was in the process of evaluating a speech and was trying to determine facts from inferences.  Inferences are ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) assertions based on facts 
B) statements that can be verified 
C) essential feedback 
D) specific statements that help a speaker improve 
A) assertions based on facts 
B) statements that can be verified 
C) essential feedback 
D) specific statements that help a speaker improve

Question 6

Researchers suggest that people listen in three ways based on the rhetorical situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The critical analysis of a speech will help listeners determine if they believe what they have learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The habitual and unconscious process of receiving messages is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) retaining 
B) recoding listening 
C) passive listening 
D) active listening 
A) retaining 
B) recoding listening 
C) passive listening 
D) active listening

Question 9

Scott was listening to a speech about capital punishment.  He became very interested as the speaker started talking about the facts and evidence regarding the flaws in the capital punishment system.  Scott could be described as having what type of listening style?

Accepted Answer

A) people-oriented 
B) action-oriented 
C) content-oriented 
D) time-oriented 
A) people-oriented 
B) action-oriented 
C) content-oriented 
D) time-oriented

Question 10

It is important to take notes of any questions you may have as you listen to a speech so that you can ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) ask the questions the question-and-answer period 
B) privately approach the speaker after the presentation 
C) do additional research about the topic later 
D) all of the above are correct 
A) ask the questions the question-and-answer period 
B) privately approach the speaker after the presentation 
C) do additional research about the topic later 
D) all of the above are correct

Question 11

Which of the following is an effective comment about a speech?

Accepted Answer

A) "nice transitions" 
B) "boring introduction" 
C) "great gestures" 
D) none of the above 
A) "nice transitions" 
B) "boring introduction" 
C) "great gestures" 
D) none of the above

Question 12

Postspeech feedback should be as specific as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Nate's mother accused him of not listening to her, but really he was having difficulty _____________ her because the television volume was very loud.

Accepted Answer

A) paying attention to 
B) attending 
C) hearing 
D) understanding 
A) paying attention to 
B) attending 
C) hearing 
D) understanding

Question 14

Tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures are examples of a speaker's ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) delivery aids 
B) nonverbal cues 
C) character 
D) nervousness 
A) delivery aids 
B) nonverbal cues 
C) character 
D) nervousness

Question 15

In a critical listening situation, your goal is to listen so you can make counterarguments to the speaker's claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If a listener is allowing his/her mind to drift over thoughts unrelated to the speech he/she is _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) evaluating the speech's effectiveness 
B) silently paraphrasing the information 
C) not attending to the speech 
D) not enjoying the speech 
A) evaluating the speech's effectiveness 
B) silently paraphrasing the information 
C) not attending to the speech 
D) not enjoying the speech

Question 17

Altering posture, leaning forward, and establishing eye contact are all ways to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) get physically ready to listen 
B) adjust to the listening goals of the situation 
C) take good notes 
D) promote memorization of speech content 
A) get physically ready to listen 
B) adjust to the listening goals of the situation 
C) take good notes 
D) promote memorization of speech content

Question 18

50 percent or more of our communication time is spent speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Because overall speaking effectiveness is complex, an effective evaluation of a speech should be based primarily on ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) how professional the speaker appears to be 
B) whether the audience likes the speech 
C) how well the speaker has met specific criteria 
D) whether the audience retains the speech information 
A) how professional the speaker appears to be 
B) whether the audience likes the speech 
C) how well the speaker has met specific criteria 
D) whether the audience retains the speech information

Question 20

When you listen to your roommate complain about how hard her organic chemistry class is, you are engaging in___________.

Accepted Answer

A) comprehensive listening 
B) discriminative listening 
C) appreciative listening 
D) empathic listening 
A) comprehensive listening 
B) discriminative listening 
C) appreciative listening 
D) empathic listening

Hearing and listening are the same.

Asking yourself questions during a speech can distract you from learning its key aspects.

ROYGBIV is an example of ________________.

Ralph uses this to help him move information into his long-term memory.

Angela was in the process of evaluating a speech and was trying to determine facts from inferences. Inferences are ______________.

Researchers suggest that people listen in three ways based on the rhetorical situation.

The critical analysis of a speech will help listeners determine if they believe what they have learned.

The habitual and unconscious process of receiving messages is called ___________.

Scott was listening to a speech about capital punishment. He became very interested as the speaker started talking about the facts and evidence regarding the flaws in the capital punishment system. Scott could be described as having what type of listening style?

It is important to take notes of any questions you may have as you listen to a speech so that you can ________________.

Which of the following is an effective comment about a speech?

Postspeech feedback should be as specific as possible.

Nate's mother accused him of not listening to her, but really he was having difficulty _____________ her because the television volume was very loud.

Tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures are examples of a speaker's ___________.

In a critical listening situation, your goal is to listen so you can make counterarguments to the speaker's claims.

If a listener is allowing his/her mind to drift over thoughts unrelated to the speech he/she is _______________.

Altering posture, leaning forward, and establishing eye contact are all ways to ____________.

50 percent or more of our communication time is spent speaking.

Because overall speaking effectiveness is complex, an effective evaluation of a speech should be based primarily on ______________.

When you listen to your roommate complain about how hard her organic chemistry class is, you are engaging in___________.

Foundations of Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Determining and Appropriate Speech Goal

Adapting to Audiences

Topic Development

Organizing the Speech Body

The Introduction and Conclusion

Presentational Aids

Language and Oral Style

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Messages

Persuasive Speaking

Ceremonial Speaking

Group Communication and Presentations

Filters

Exam 3: Listening

Hearing and listening are the same.

Asking yourself questions during a speech can distract you from learning its key aspects.

ROYGBIV is an example of ________________.

Ralph uses this to help him move information into his long-term memory.

Angela was in the process of evaluating a speech and was trying to determine facts from inferences. Inferences are ______________.

Researchers suggest that people listen in three ways based on the rhetorical situation.

The critical analysis of a speech will help listeners determine if they believe what they have learned.

The habitual and unconscious process of receiving messages is called ___________.

Scott was listening to a speech about capital punishment. He became very interested as the speaker started talking about the facts and evidence regarding the flaws in the capital punishment system. Scott could be described as having what type of listening style?

It is important to take notes of any questions you may have as you listen to a speech so that you can ________________.

Which of the following is an effective comment about a speech?

Postspeech feedback should be as specific as possible.

Nate's mother accused him of not listening to her, but really he was having difficulty _____________ her because the television volume was very loud.

Tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures are examples of a speaker's ___________.

In a critical listening situation, your goal is to listen so you can make counterarguments to the speaker's claims.

If a listener is allowing his/her mind to drift over thoughts unrelated to the speech he/she is _______________.

Altering posture, leaning forward, and establishing eye contact are all ways to ____________.

50 percent or more of our communication time is spent speaking.

Because overall speaking effectiveness is complex, an effective evaluation of a speech should be based primarily on ______________.

When you listen to your roommate complain about how hard her organic chemistry class is, you are engaging in___________.

Foundations of Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Determining and Appropriate Speech Goal

Adapting to Audiences

Topic Development

Organizing the Speech Body

The Introduction and Conclusion

Presentational Aids

Language and Oral Style

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Messages

Persuasive Speaking

Ceremonial Speaking

Group Communication and Presentations

Filters