Deck 22: Speaking Across College Courses

Question 1

In every class in which an oral presentation is assigned, students need to define which of the following?

A) the purpose of the assignment
B) the amount of experience they have with public speaking in general
C) their own needs
D) community member's views of college students

Answer 1

A

Question 2

______ presentations are a staple in many courses across the college curriculum.

A) Oral
B) Written
C) Curricular
D) Extracurricular

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Class presentations tend to have which characteristic as compared to public speeches?

A) to be less formal
B) to be more formal
C) to be equally formal
D) to be completely informal

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Class presentations tend to have which characteristic as compared to daily conversations?

A) to be less formal
B) to be more formal
C) to be equally formal
D) to be completely informal

Question 5

Class audiences tend to have which characteristic as compared to public audiences?

A) to be more homogeneous
B) to be more heterogeneous
C) to be larger
D) to be more diverse

Question 6

Although you will speak less formally before an audience of your peers than to a general audience, demonstrating your ______ for everyone present remains essential.

A) respect
B) empathy
C) disregard
D) compassion

Question 7

Which of the following should you do when reviewing a scholarly article?

A) Jump directly into the review of the article.
B) Describe the research methods used.
C) Summarize similar articles after giving the review of this piece.
D) Discuss the author's additional texts.

Question 8

When reviewing a scholarly article, you should evaluate which of the following?

A) its publication date
B) its weaknesses
C) its length
D) its aesthetics

Question 9

A ______ is a graphical approach to presenting information and/or research.

A) location presentation
B) location argument
C) poster presentation
D) poster argument

Question 10

A textual block on a poster should typically not exceed ______ words.

A) 10
B) 25
C) 50
D) 100

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding your poster presentation?

A) The title should be brief and descriptive.
B) The title should have a full-length abstract.
C) Jargon should be used.
D) Go into great detail on the message.

Question 12

Which of the following is a good idea for preparing your poster?

A) Let your message come to you as you create the poster.
B) Give the poster a short, vague title.
C) Keep the message simple.
D) Impulsively edit text.

Question 13

______ are important to explore the multiple sides of an issue.

A) Arguments
B) Classes
C) Debates
D) Speeches

Question 14

When giving a/an ______, you simply deliver a persuasive argument on a controversial issue.

A) debate
B) position presentation
C) poster presentation
D) argument presentation

Question 15

Debates have which of the following sides?

A) pro and con
B) con and logical
C) logical and emotional
D) pro and emotional

Question 16

The "pro" side of a debate is called the ______ side.

A) positive
B) affirmative
C) negative
D) confirming

Question 17

The role of the ______ side is to support a resolution calling for change.

A) positive
B) affirmative
C) negative
D) confirming

Question 18

The affirmative side's task is ______.

A) to support a resolution
B) to convince the judges and/or members of the audience that change is not needed
C) to reject a resolution calling for change
D) to maintain the status quo

Question 19

The "con" side of a debate is also called the ______ side.

A) pessimistic
B) affirmative
C) negative
D) anti

Question 20

The ______ side seeks to convince the judges and/or members of the audience that change is not needed, working to defeat the resolution and maintain the status quo.

A) pessimistic
B) affirmative
C) negative
D) anti

Question 21

Whether you are debating solo or part of a team, your job is ______.

A) to develop and present arguments to support your stance
B) to tear down the opposing side
C) to "win" the debate
D) to trick people into believing your side

Question 22

Which of the following is a way to enact refutation?

A) pointing out errors emotionally
B) demonstrating the use of weak evidence
C) accusing the opposing side of misleading the audience
D) supporting of your claims with minimal evidence

Question 23

Which of the following is advice for prevailing in a debate?

A) Temper your passion on the subject.
B) Identify and present credible and convincing evidence in support of your side's position.
C) Admit the opposing side's strong points.
D) Highlight your weakest points.

Question 24

Service learning refers to ______.

A) a project that addresses a community need
B) learning while serving in a restaurant
C) learning while in military service
D) any project pursued in college

Question 25

When presenting about a service learning project, you should do which of the following?

A) Avoid background information.
B) Hold your expectations going into the experience.
C) Review the kinds of tasks you performed.
D) Discuss confidential information about the organization you did service with.

Question 26

A debate is like a fencing match in that you both need to attack and ______.

A) react
B) defend
C) inspire
D) wait

Question 27

A speech on your experience volunteering with a non-profit group would be an example of reporting on ______.

A) service learning
B) experiential learning
C) research
D) service activities

Question 28

In a service learning presentation, you should review the kinds of tasks you performed, telling ______ about the nature of particular days as appropriate.

Question 29

The ______ is known as the negative side of a debate.

A) opposition
B) con
C) reaction
D) interference

Question 30

On the poster, ______ your message clearly.

A) explain
B) formulate
C) summarize
D) discuss

Question 31

A poster presentation is a/an ______ approach to presenting information.

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

Question 32

Because both service learning and internships are learning experiences, ______ and analysis play integral parts in your report for either.

A) reflection
B) instruction
C) interaction
D) action

Question 33

During a debate you should identify and present credible and convincing evidence in support of your side's ______.

A) position
B) goal
C) purpose
D) messages

Question 34

The skills needed to speak in ______ share much in common with the skills needed to speak before any audience.

Question 35

In every class in which an oral presentation is assigned, you will need to define for yourself the professor's ______, and your fellow students' needs.

Question 36

Service learning refers to a project that addresses a ______ need.

Question 37

In every class in which an oral presentation is assigned, students need to define the ______ of the assignment.

Question 38

______ presentations are a staple in many courses across the college curriculum.

Question 39

The ______ side's task is to support a resolution.

Question 40

No matter your major, it is important for you to be adept at communicating your ideas to your ______.

Question 41

Class presentations tend to be ______ formal than public speeches but ______ formal than daily conversations.

Question 42

Class audiences tend to be more ______ than a public audience since receivers usually possess knowledge similar to the presenter.

Question 43

When reviewing a scholarly article, you should evaluate its ______ and ______.

Question 44

Discuss the author's ______ based on the work completed and sources consulted, and the validity or reliability of the study.

Question 45

A poster presentation is a ______ approach to presenting information.

Question 46

In a ______, two sides take turns presenting pro and con positions, with each side competing to win adherents in the audience and/or support from those judging the debate.

Question 47

The "pro" side of a debate is called the ______ side.

Question 48

______ presentations and debates are also used across a variety of disciplines as well as in civic settings. Both call upon you to use your persuasive skills to argue an issue. When giving a position presentation, you deliver a persuasive argument on a controversial issue. In a debate, two sides take turns presenting pro and con positions, with each side competing to win over the audience.

Question 49

Because both service learning and internships are learning experiences, ______ and analysis play integral parts in your report for either.

Question 50

In a debate, ______ involves pointing out the flaws of the other side's arguments and rebuilding the arguments you presented yourself.

Question 51

During a debate you should identify and present ______ and convincing evidence in support of your side's position.

Question 52

A debate is like a fencing match in that you both need to attack and ______.

Question 53

A speech on your experience volunteering with a non-profit group would be an example of reporting on ______.

Question 54

In a service learning presentation, you should review the kinds of tasks you performed, telling ______ about the nature of particular days as appropriate.

Question 55

Because both service learning and ______ are learning experiences, reflection and analysis play integral parts in your report for either.

Question 56

Throughout the course of a debate, you will have the opportunity to refute the arguments the opposing side presents. This phase-known as ______-involves pointing out the flaws of the other side's arguments and rebuilding the arguments you presented yourself.

Question 57

During a class presentation the speaker should know that some members of the audience will match your ______, and others will surpass it or not measure up.

Question 58

Speaking opportunities calls on you to apply the generic speaking skills you gained in speech classes to different kinds of presentations that highlight your ______ of specific subject matter.

Question 59

When reviewing a professional article discuss the author's credibility based on the work completed and sources consulted, and the validity or ______ of the study.

Question 60

A poster's text and visuals should be balanced with white (empty) space defining the ______.

Question 61

As you review a professional article discuss the author's credibility based on the work completed and sources consulted, and the validity or reliability of the study.

Question 62

Speaking opportunities calls on you to apply the generic speaking skills you gained in speech classes to different kinds of presentations that highlight your mastery of specific subject matter.

Question 63

Although you will speak less formally before an audience of your peers than to a general audience, demonstrating your respect for everyone present remains essential.

Question 64

It is safe to assume that during a class presentation the members of the audience will all match your expertise.

Question 65

The phase in a debate when the opposition presents-known as refutation, involves pointing out the flaws of the other side's arguments and rebuilding the arguments you presented yourself.

Question 66

Because both service learning and research projects are learning experiences, reflection and analysis play integral parts in your report for either.

Question 67

Public speaking is likely the only class where you will be required to give speeches.

Question 68

Written presentations are a staple in many courses across the college curriculum.

Question 69

No matter your major, it is important for you to be adept at communicating your ideas to your peers.

Question 70

The affirmative side's task is to support a resolution.

Question 71

In every class in which an oral presentation is assigned, you will need to define for yourself the professor's expectations, and your fellow students' needs.

Question 72

Class audiences tend to be more homogenous than public audiences because receivers usually have a knowledge base similar to that of the presenter.

Question 73

In every class in which an oral presentation is assigned, students need to define the community's views of college students.

Question 74

The skills needed to speak in classes share much in common with the skills needed to speak before any audience.

Question 75

Class presentations tend to be less formal than public speeches but more formal than daily conversations.

Question 76

A poster's layout should be visually creative.

Question 77

A poster presentation is a scripted approach to presenting information.

Question 78

The "pro" side of a debate is called the positive side.

Question 79

During a debate you should identify and present credible and convincing evidence in support of your side's position.

Question 80

Think of a debate like a fencing match.