Question 1

The main feature of the wave pattern of organization is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main feature of the wave pattern...

Question 2

Anxiety about public speaking can also be called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

communicat

Question 3

"Our campus reflects contributions of administrators,faculty,students,and staff." This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) time 
B) comparative 
C) problem-solution 
D) the star pattern 
E) the wave pattern 
A) time 
B) comparative 
C) problem-solution 
D) the star pattern 
E) the wave pattern

Question 4

____________________ is a method of reducing speaking anxiety by teaching individuals to revise how they think about speaking.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive

Question 5

All of the following characterize oral style EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) oral style is more formal than written communication. 
B) oral style tends to be more personal than written style. 
C) oral style tends to be more immediate than written style. 
D) oral style tends to be more active than written style. 
E) oral style tends to use more simple sentences. 
A) oral style is more formal than written communication. 
B) oral style tends to be more personal than written style. 
C) oral style tends to be more immediate than written style. 
D) oral style tends to be more active than written style. 
E) oral style tends to use more simple sentences.

Question 6

A degree of anxiety may actually improve communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An individual who experiences anxiety about communicating in one specific setting has ____________________ communication apprehension.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual who experiences anxiety about communicating...

Question 8

Which of the following is not true about practicing your speech?

Accepted Answer

A) You should begin by practicing alone. 
B) You should practice in front of others. 
C) You should videotape your practice and watch the tapes. 
D) You should practice until you have the speech memorized. 
E) All of these choices are true about practicing your speech. 
A) You should begin by practicing alone. 
B) You should practice in front of others. 
C) You should videotape your practice and watch the tapes. 
D) You should practice until you have the speech memorized. 
E) All of these choices are true about practicing your speech.

Question 9

Effective organization begins with a good topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An introduction.........................

Accepted Answer

A) gers listeners' attention,is funny,includes a story,and presents the thesis. 
B) previews the content of the speech,includes the thesis,and also includes the speaker's name. 
C) gets listeners' attention,previews the content of the speech,uses a rhetorical question,and provides the thesis. 
D) previews the content of the speech and includes a credibility statement. 
E) gets listeners' attention,previews the content of the speech,and presents the thesis statement. 
A) gers listeners' attention,is funny,includes a story,and presents the thesis. 
B) previews the content of the speech,includes the thesis,and also includes the speaker's name. 
C) gets listeners' attention,previews the content of the speech,uses a rhetorical question,and provides the thesis. 
D) previews the content of the speech and includes a credibility statement. 
E) gets listeners' attention,previews the content of the speech,and presents the thesis statement.

Question 11

"In my speech I will demonstrate that there are clear parallels between the study of natural sciences and study of humanities." This thesis sentence suggests which organizational patterns?

Accepted Answer

A) time 
B) spatial 
C) motivated sequence 
D) comparative 
E) topical 
A) time 
B) spatial 
C) motivated sequence 
D) comparative 
E) topical

Question 12

A speaker who plans and practices but does not memorize actual words and phrases for a speech is using the ____________________ style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A speaker who plans and practices but...

Question 13

To become the most effective speaker,you should try to eliminate all communication apprehension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a cause-effect speech,it tends to be fairly easy to prove direct causation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Speakers usually begin organizing their ideas by creating a(n)____________________ which is a basic map of the speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speakers usually begin organizing their ideas by...

Question 16

What are the differences between a working outline,a formal outline,and a key word outline?

Accepted Answer

A working outline is a rough sketch of t

Question 17

Describe the four methods for reducing communication apprehension suggested by your text.

Accepted Answer

The four methods for reducing communicat

Question 18

The ____________________ pattern of organization includes several main points that work together to support a speech's overall theme.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ pattern of organization includes several...

Question 19

Words and phrases that connect ideas in a speech are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words and phrases that connect ideas in...

Question 20

____________________ speaking involves little or no formal preparation on the part of a speaker.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ speaking involves little or no formal...

The main feature of the wave pattern of organization is ____________________.

Anxiety about public speaking can also be called ____________________.

"Our campus reflects contributions of administrators,faculty,students,and staff." This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?

____________________ is a method of reducing speaking anxiety by teaching individuals to revise how they think about speaking.

All of the following characterize oral style EXCEPT

A degree of anxiety may actually improve communication.

An individual who experiences anxiety about communicating in one specific setting has ____________________ communication apprehension.

Which of the following is not true about practicing your speech?

Effective organization begins with a good topic.

An introduction.........................

"In my speech I will demonstrate that there are clear parallels between the study of natural sciences and study of humanities." This thesis sentence suggests which organizational patterns?

A speaker who plans and practices but does not memorize actual words and phrases for a speech is using the ____________________ style.

To become the most effective speaker,you should try to eliminate all communication apprehension.

In a cause-effect speech,it tends to be fairly easy to prove direct causation.

Speakers usually begin organizing their ideas by creating a(n)____________________ which is a basic map of the speech.

What are the differences between a working outline,a formal outline,and a key word outline?

Describe the four methods for reducing communication apprehension suggested by your text.

The ____________________ pattern of organization includes several main points that work together to support a speech's overall theme.

Words and phrases that connect ideas in a speech are called ____________________.

____________________ speaking involves little or no formal preparation on the part of a speaker.

The World of Communication

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Media and Media Literacy

Planning Public Speaking

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Interviewing

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Exam 14: Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

The main feature of the wave pattern of organization is ____________________.

Anxiety about public speaking can also be called ____________________.

"Our campus reflects contributions of administrators,faculty,students,and staff." This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?

____________________ is a method of reducing speaking anxiety by teaching individuals to revise how they think about speaking.

All of the following characterize oral style EXCEPT

A degree of anxiety may actually improve communication.

An individual who experiences anxiety about communicating in one specific setting has ____________________ communication apprehension.

Which of the following is not true about practicing your speech?

Effective organization begins with a good topic.

An introduction.........................

"In my speech I will demonstrate that there are clear parallels between the study of natural sciences and study of humanities." This thesis sentence suggests which organizational patterns?

A speaker who plans and practices but does not memorize actual words and phrases for a speech is using the ____________________ style.

To become the most effective speaker,you should try to eliminate all communication apprehension.

In a cause-effect speech,it tends to be fairly easy to prove direct causation.

Speakers usually begin organizing their ideas by creating a(n)____________________ which is a basic map of the speech.

What are the differences between a working outline,a formal outline,and a key word outline?

Describe the four methods for reducing communication apprehension suggested by your text.

The ____________________ pattern of organization includes several main points that work together to support a speech's overall theme.

Words and phrases that connect ideas in a speech are called ____________________.

____________________ speaking involves little or no formal preparation on the part of a speaker.

The World of Communication

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Media and Media Literacy

Planning Public Speaking

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Interviewing

Filters