Question 1

The process of interpreting a message sent by a speaker is called ____________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of interpreting a message sent...

Question 2

Identification is also called

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy. 
B)  identity knowledge 
C)  mythos. 
D)  encoding. 
A)  empathy. 
B)  identity knowledge 
C)  mythos. 
D)  encoding.

Question 3

The _______________ is the person or persons receiving the speaker's message and contributing feedback.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ is the person or persons...

Question 4

Right before giving a speech, it is important to drink a lot of cold water to make sure you are well hydrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dr. Robert Lawrence is giving a speech on cancer prevention and is viewed by his audience as being trustworthy and competent. Dr. Lawrence is seen as having high

Accepted Answer

A)  pathos. 
B)  logos. 
C)  mythos. 
D)  ethos. 
A)  pathos. 
B)  logos. 
C)  mythos. 
D)  ethos.

Question 6

In order to help protect the First Amendment rights of others, it is important that you debate ideas rather than attack people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common causes of anxiety in beginning speakers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear that the audience will laugh. 
B)  Negative public speaking experiences in the past. 
C)  Fear of being the center of attention. 
D)  Fear of presenting false or misleading information. 
A)  Fear that the audience will laugh. 
B)  Negative public speaking experiences in the past. 
C)  Fear of being the center of attention. 
D)  Fear of presenting false or misleading information.

Question 8

What techniques are most effective for alleviating speech anxiety immediately before delivering your speech?

Accepted Answer

Meditate or do stretching exercises; con

Question 9

Understanding the public speaking process will do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  help you speak out about issues in your community. 
B)  reduce the need for practicing before you speak. 
C)  help you become more culturally sensitive. 
D)  make you a better consumer of public communication. 
A)  help you speak out about issues in your community. 
B)  reduce the need for practicing before you speak. 
C)  help you become more culturally sensitive. 
D)  make you a better consumer of public communication.

Question 10

As a public speaker, what is one of the most effective methodsof creating ethos?

Accepted Answer

One of the best methods for creating eth

Question 11

Mythos refers to appealing to the audience's emotions to maintain their interest or to convince them of your intent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tobias is carefully organizing and practicing his speech in advance, but plans to deliver it using only minimal notes. Tobias is using the______________ style of speaking.

Accepted Answer

A)  memorized 
B)  manuscript 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  impromptu 
A)  memorized 
B)  manuscript 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  impromptu

Question 13

What characteristic of effective public speaking is at the core of being audience-centered?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethos 
B)  identity knowledge 
C)  identification 
D)  organization 
A)  ethos 
B)  identity knowledge 
C)  identification 
D)  organization

Question 14

While creating and delivering his speeches, Phil always identifies and considers the unique characteristics and viewpoints of his audience. Phil is an example of a(n)  ____________  speaker.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While creating and delivering his speeches, Phil always...

Question 15

Public speaking skills will help you professionally because most employers place a high emphasis on good written and oral communication skills when hiring and evaluating their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Thomas is using visual aids as a means to get a message across in his presentation. In this example, the visual aids are a _________________ for Thomas's message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thomas is using visual aids as a...

Question 17

Your __________________ , or set of standards that guide you to good and honorable behavior, helps others see you in a positive manner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your __________________ , or set of standards...

Question 18

The belief that your group or culture is better than all others is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  egocentrism. 
D)  stereotyping. 
A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  egocentrism. 
D)  stereotyping.

Question 19

It is best to view communication as a(n) _____________process.

Accepted Answer

A)  encoded 
B)  physiological 
C)  transactional 
D)  value-based 
A)  encoded 
B)  physiological 
C)  transactional 
D)  value-based

Question 20

What are the five basic activities in the creative process for public speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning, deciding, creating, editing, and presenting 
B)  preparing, sharing, editing, presenting, and listening & evaluating 
C)  narrowing, identifying, creating, editing, and presenting 
D)  starting, researching, creating, presenting, and listening & evaluating 
A)  learning, deciding, creating, editing, and presenting 
B)  preparing, sharing, editing, presenting, and listening & evaluating 
C)  narrowing, identifying, creating, editing, and presenting 
D)  starting, researching, creating, presenting, and listening & evaluating

The process of interpreting a message sent by a speaker is called ____________ .

Identification is also called

The _______________ is the person or persons receiving the speaker's message and contributing feedback.

Right before giving a speech, it is important to drink a lot of cold water to make sure you are well hydrated.

Dr. Robert Lawrence is giving a speech on cancer prevention and is viewed by his audience as being trustworthy and competent. Dr. Lawrence is seen as having high

In order to help protect the First Amendment rights of others, it is important that you debate ideas rather than attack people.

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common causes of anxiety in beginning speakers?

What techniques are most effective for alleviating speech anxiety immediately before delivering your speech?

Understanding the public speaking process will do all of the following EXCEPT

As a public speaker, what is one of the most effective methodsof creating ethos?

Mythos refers to appealing to the audience's emotions to maintain their interest or to convince them of your intent.

Tobias is carefully organizing and practicing his speech in advance, but plans to deliver it using only minimal notes. Tobias is using the______________ style of speaking.

What characteristic of effective public speaking is at the core of being audience-centered?

While creating and delivering his speeches, Phil always identifies and considers the unique characteristics and viewpoints of his audience. Phil is an example of a(n) ____________ speaker.

Public speaking skills will help you professionally because most employers place a high emphasis on good written and oral communication skills when hiring and evaluating their employees.

Thomas is using visual aids as a means to get a message across in his presentation. In this example, the visual aids are a _________________ for Thomas's message.

Your __________________ , or set of standards that guide you to good and honorable behavior, helps others see you in a positive manner.

The belief that your group or culture is better than all others is called

It is best to view communication as a(n) _____________process.

What are the five basic activities in the creative process for public speaking?

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters

Exam 1: Overview of Public Speaking

The process of interpreting a message sent by a speaker is called ____________ .

Identification is also called

The _______________ is the person or persons receiving the speaker's message and contributing feedback.

Right before giving a speech, it is important to drink a lot of cold water to make sure you are well hydrated.

Dr. Robert Lawrence is giving a speech on cancer prevention and is viewed by his audience as being trustworthy and competent. Dr. Lawrence is seen as having high

In order to help protect the First Amendment rights of others, it is important that you debate ideas rather than attack people.

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common causes of anxiety in beginning speakers?

What techniques are most effective for alleviating speech anxiety immediately before delivering your speech?

Understanding the public speaking process will do all of the following EXCEPT

As a public speaker, what is one of the most effective methodsof creating ethos?

Mythos refers to appealing to the audience's emotions to maintain their interest or to convince them of your intent.

Tobias is carefully organizing and practicing his speech in advance, but plans to deliver it using only minimal notes. Tobias is using the______________ style of speaking.

What characteristic of effective public speaking is at the core of being audience-centered?

While creating and delivering his speeches, Phil always identifies and considers the unique characteristics and viewpoints of his audience. Phil is an example of a(n) ____________ speaker.

Public speaking skills will help you professionally because most employers place a high emphasis on good written and oral communication skills when hiring and evaluating their employees.

Thomas is using visual aids as a means to get a message across in his presentation. In this example, the visual aids are a _________________ for Thomas's message.

Your __________________ , or set of standards that guide you to good and honorable behavior, helps others see you in a positive manner.

The belief that your group or culture is better than all others is called

It is best to view communication as a(n) _____________process.

What are the five basic activities in the creative process for public speaking?

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters