Question 1

The audience's perception of a speaker's competence, character, and charisma is_____________.

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Question 2

What are the five steps in preparing a successful speech? Describe each.

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The answer of What are the five steps in preparing...

Question 3

When adjusting your speech to address the continuum of audience attitudes, focus on those who(se)

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A)  will be least interested in your topic. 
B)  will be most interested in your topic. 
C)  interest level is typical for most people in the audience. 
D)  are neutral toward your topic. 
A)  will be least interested in your topic. 
B)  will be most interested in your topic. 
C)  interest level is typical for most people in the audience. 
D)  are neutral toward your topic.

Question 4

Entering college, Tyler is nervous because he knows he'll have to give presentations in his classes. Which of the following skills training would be appropriate for Tyler?

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A)  Using positive imagery 
B)  Enrolling in a communication course 
C)  Avoiding communication courses 
D)  Applying cognitive restructuring 
A)  Using positive imagery 
B)  Enrolling in a communication course 
C)  Avoiding communication courses 
D)  Applying cognitive restructuring

Question 5

Stage fright caused by internal feelings rather than by the situation is called ________ anxiety.

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The answer of Stage fright caused by internal feelings rather...

Question 6

Learning about characteristics of the audience such as gender and education is ___________analysis.

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Question 7

What is the second step in developing a speech?

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A)  Organize the main points 
B)  Gather materials 
C)  Analyze the audience 
D) Choose a topic, purpose, and thesis 
A)  Organize the main points 
B)  Gather materials 
C)  Analyze the audience 
D) Choose a topic, purpose, and thesis

Question 8

Angelika decides that her speech will be informative rather than persuasive or entertaining. She is

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A)  choosing the speech topic. 
B)  choosing the speech purpose. 
C)  developing her thesis. 
D)  developing her main points. 
A)  choosing the speech topic. 
B)  choosing the speech purpose. 
C)  developing her thesis. 
D)  developing her main points.

Question 9

Considering the audience's expectations about speeches given on a particular occasion is_________ analysis.

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Question 10

If you picture yourself giving a successful public speech, you are using the technique called

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A)  skills training. 
B)  relaxation. 
C)  trait anxiety 
D)  positive imagery. 
A)  skills training. 
B)  relaxation. 
C)  trait anxiety 
D)  positive imagery.

Question 11

Reframing our perception so we think about a stimulus or situation positively instead of negatively is known as ___________ restructuring.

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The answer of Reframing our perception so we think about...

Question 12

Speakers who use positive imagery to imagine giving a successful speech are using the technique of ______________.

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The answer of Speakers who use positive imagery to imagine...

Question 13

According to the text, speeches should have how many main points?

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A)  1 to 3 
B)  2 to 5 
C)  4 to 7 
D)  5 to 10 
A)  1 to 3 
B)  2 to 5 
C)  4 to 7 
D)  5 to 10

Question 14

You will be giving a speech in the classroom where student attendance is required. Your audience will be

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A)  voluntary. 
B)  involuntary. 
C)  accidental. 
D)  situational. 
A)  voluntary. 
B)  involuntary. 
C)  accidental. 
D)  situational.

Question 15

Dafna wants to give an informative speech on the steps for planning a wedding. Consider how she might analyze her audience. What demographic information should she gather, and why? What would she need to know about her audience's attitude?

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The answer of Dafna wants to give an informative speech...

Question 16

According to your book, the primary reason speeches fail to meet their goals is because of speakers' failure to

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A)  analyze the audience. 
B)  organize main points. 
C)  engage in uncertainty reduction. 
D)  practice delivery. 
A)  analyze the audience. 
B)  organize main points. 
C)  engage in uncertainty reduction. 
D)  practice delivery.

Question 17

Demetrius is asked to speak at his grandparents' 50th anniversary party, so he think about what message would be most appropriate for this occasion. He is engaged in __________analysis.

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A)  attitude 
B)  situational 
C)  demographic 
D)  credibility 
A)  attitude 
B)  situational 
C)  demographic 
D)  credibility

Question 18

Because Elizabeth is worried about the calculus professor she will have next semester, she asks her roommates about their experiences in the same class. She is gathering information through

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A)  passive observation. 
B)  active but indirect search. 
C)  active interaction. 
D)  passive interaction. 
A)  passive observation. 
B)  active but indirect search. 
C)  active interaction. 
D)  passive interaction.

The audience's perception of a speaker's competence, character, and charisma is_____________.

What are the five steps in preparing a successful speech? Describe each.

When adjusting your speech to address the continuum of audience attitudes, focus on those who(se)

Entering college, Tyler is nervous because he knows he'll have to give presentations in his classes. Which of the following skills training would be appropriate for Tyler?

Stage fright caused by internal feelings rather than by the situation is called ________ anxiety.

Learning about characteristics of the audience such as gender and education is ___________analysis.

What is the second step in developing a speech?

Angelika decides that her speech will be informative rather than persuasive or entertaining. She is

Considering the audience's expectations about speeches given on a particular occasion is_________ analysis.

If you picture yourself giving a successful public speech, you are using the technique called

Reframing our perception so we think about a stimulus or situation positively instead of negatively is known as ___________ restructuring.

Speakers who use positive imagery to imagine giving a successful speech are using the technique of ______________.

According to the text, speeches should have how many main points?

You will be giving a speech in the classroom where student attendance is required. Your audience will be

Dafna wants to give an informative speech on the steps for planning a wedding. Consider how she might analyze her audience. What demographic information should she gather, and why? What would she need to know about her audience's attitude?

According to your book, the primary reason speeches fail to meet their goals is because of speakers' failure to

Demetrius is asked to speak at his grandparents' 50^th anniversary party, so he think about what message would be most appropriate for this occasion. He is engaged in __________analysis.

Because Elizabeth is worried about the calculus professor she will have next semester, she asks her roommates about their experiences in the same class. She is gathering information through

Getting Started in Communication

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 10: Public Speaking: Getting Started

The audience's perception of a speaker's competence, character, and charisma is_____________.

What are the five steps in preparing a successful speech? Describe each.

When adjusting your speech to address the continuum of audience attitudes, focus on those who(se)

Entering college, Tyler is nervous because he knows he'll have to give presentations in his classes. Which of the following skills training would be appropriate for Tyler?

Stage fright caused by internal feelings rather than by the situation is called ________ anxiety.

Learning about characteristics of the audience such as gender and education is ___________analysis.

What is the second step in developing a speech?

Angelika decides that her speech will be informative rather than persuasive or entertaining. She is

Considering the audience's expectations about speeches given on a particular occasion is_________ analysis.

If you picture yourself giving a successful public speech, you are using the technique called

Reframing our perception so we think about a stimulus or situation positively instead of negatively is known as ___________ restructuring.

Speakers who use positive imagery to imagine giving a successful speech are using the technique of ______________.

According to the text, speeches should have how many main points?

You will be giving a speech in the classroom where student attendance is required. Your audience will be

Dafna wants to give an informative speech on the steps for planning a wedding. Consider how she might analyze her audience. What demographic information should she gather, and why? What would she need to know about her audience's attitude?

According to your book, the primary reason speeches fail to meet their goals is because of speakers' failure to

Demetrius is asked to speak at his grandparents' 50th anniversary party, so he think about what message would be most appropriate for this occasion. He is engaged in __________analysis.

Because Elizabeth is worried about the calculus professor she will have next semester, she asks her roommates about their experiences in the same class. She is gathering information through

Getting Started in Communication

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Persuasive Speaking

Filters

Demetrius is asked to speak at his grandparents' 50^th anniversary party, so he think about what message would be most appropriate for this occasion. He is engaged in __________analysis.