Exam 13: Public Speaking: Structuring the Message

Arab speakers differ from those from Western cultures in which way?

The causal method of issue arrangement shows how two or more events are connected in such a way that if one occurs the other will necessarily follow.

For Chinese persons,the most important part of a presentation of their ideas is which of the following?

Which cultures have a tendency to use effusive metaphors,parables,or stories to dramatize the emotional impact of their message?

The clincher is the last chance to reinforce your central idea.

The partitioning method is generally better for persuasive speeches,and the unfolding method is generally better for informative speeches.

Risa is developing a speech for a proposal she has created for alleviating the job shortage in her community.She has an outline that details how her plan will create 500 new jobs within five years.The best way to organize her speech is _____.

Navajo public speaking style is interactive with no prescribed structure.

Jasmine's goal is to persuade her audience that tuition should be reduced.She knows most of her student audience will agree with her.Which organizational method would be the best for her purpose?

A poor example of an attention-getting technique would be: "Today I am going to tell you about..."

The method of arrangement for the body of a speech that sets a point of reference at a specific location and then follows a geographic pattern is _____ method.

Maria is attempting to explain to her mother her top three choices for graduate school.Which method of organization would be the most effective?

The last sentence or section of a speech is usually a(n)_____.

A good technique discussed in the textbook for quieting a noisy group before starting a speech is to _____

What organization pattern is well suited for informative speaking and informative briefing?

Which of the following is an example of a central idea?

Tamika gave her university's welcoming address to a visiting group of Japanese students,who sat quietly with their eyes closed.Tamika recalled from her intercultural communication class that the students were likely displaying _____.

Explain at least three criteria that could be used to determine the placement of main ideas in a speech that is arranged topically.

Provide and describe the three basic rules for using humor in a speech as discussed in the textbook.What risks and rewards accompany the use of humor in a speech?

Orienting material is important to a speech and should include at least _____.