Exam 15: Public Speaking: An Overview

A speech that is not necessarily neutral or objective and often contains statements of opinion backed by outside sources is considered __________ speech.

One way to become a better public speaker is to identify a speaker you admire and emulate her or him. Who might that person be for you? What is it about his or her public speaking ability that you admire? What can you learn from emulating her or his style?

Speaking is a productive contribution to people's___________, helping them with memory, focus, critical thinking, and other cognitive processes.

A speech presented at an event like a roast, wedding, or funeral, is considered __________ speech.

One reason not to be nervous when giving a speech is that _____________.

There are a number of forms of textual aids that speakers can bring with them to their speeches. Among them are ___________, word-for-word manuscripts.

Public speaking ____________.

Describe the three different techniques for coming up with a speech topic. Which one would you personally find more useful? What is it about you as a speaker, and as a person, that makes this the best method for you?

In early September you gave an impassioned speech on the need to alleviate childhood hunger, and then in October you have a chance encounter with a young woman who had been in your audience. She comes up to you and says, "Sorry, I don't even remember your name and I'm not sure how many kids you said were going to bed hungry, but I sure do remember what you said. I even volunteer at the food bank now." Clearly, your speech's ____________ was strong.

You have been tasked with giving the farewell speech at your manager's retirement dinner. You decide not to prepare any notes at all because you want your speech to be __________.

Speeches about objects, events, concepts, or processes are all considered __________ speeches.

__________ a speech results in performing the speech so many times it begins to sound mechanical, as if it's being read rather than delivered.

Once speakers have identified the type of speech they intend to deliver, they need to decide on a topic. There are several ways to go about this, including __________, asking questions of themselves in search of a possible topic.

_______________, the societal sharing of ideas through conversation, is an important reason to develop good speaking skills.

When delivering a speech it is important to _____________, as standing up straight with your shoulders pulled back instead of hunching over is a way to present yourself as someone in command.

A speech presented for only a few people, for example at a business meeting or before a church group, is considered __________ speech.

Polls conducted over the last few years have revealed that viewers who get their news primarily from ___________ are more informed about current events and issues than viewers who watch ______________.

What is plagiarism? Using examples, explain its different forms? Is there such a thing as "unintentional" plagiarism? Defend your answer.

In a well-constructed and well-delivered speech, it is the speaker's ______ that tend to be the most-remembered ideas.

Your parents' group has decided to endorse a mayoral candidate in this year's election. You stand before its members and argue for the incumbent, Kevin Pearce. Your friend Sally speaks for the challenger, Tom Zammarelli. You are using your public speaking skills in the service of ________.