Whatchamecallit (Communication Concepts / Theory)
Rockin’ It From the Stump (Delivery)
Speaking to Shed Light (Informative Speaking)
Stacking & Supporting (Organization)
Playing the Pipe of the Piper (Persuasion)
100
[MULTIPLE CHOICE] People spend more time __________ than in any other communication activity. [speaking] [writing] [reading] [listening] [discussing]
listening
100
Communication based on a person’s voice and body, rather than on the use of words, is called _______________ communication.
nonverbal
100
A(n) _______________ is a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product.
process
100
If you were giving an informative speech describing the different regions of Ireland, you would probably arrange the speech in _______________ order.
spatial
100
The three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy are _______________ , _______________ , and _______________ .
need plan practicality
200
While the governor spoke about the need to regulate e-cigarettes, Max listened carefully and evaluated the governor’s evidence. Max was engaged in _______________ listening.
Critical
200
A speech that is fully prepared in advance but delivered from a brief set of notes or a speaking outline is called a(n) _______________ speech.
extemporaneous
200
Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in either _______________ or _______________ order.
chronological/topical
200
The following main points are arranged in _______________ order. [I.] The cause of rabies in humans is the bite or scratch of an infected animal. [II.] The symptoms of rabies include drooling, changes in temperament, sudden changes in voice, and abnormal positioning of the limbs. [III.] The treatment for possible exposure to rabies is a prompt series of injections.
topical
200
Questions of _______________ usually include the word “should.”
policy
300
_______________ refers to the vibration of sound waves on the ear drums and the sending of messages to the central auditory system of the brain; _______________ refers to paying close attention to and making sense of those sounds.
Hearing; listening
300
_______________ is the ability to say a word as indicated in a dictionary, while _______________ is the ability to form individual speech sounds distinctly.
Pronunciation; articulation
300
“To inform my audience about the different sections of an ancient Egyptian pyramid” is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) _______________; “To inform my audience how the ancient Egyptian pyramids were built” is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) _______________.
object; process
300
The following main points are arranged in _______________ order. [I.] Gambling addiction is an increasingly serious problem throughout the United States. [II.] The problem of gambling addiction can best be solved by a combination of education and rehabilitation.
problem-solution
300
“Who is the greatest Impressionist painter?” is a question of _______________ . “Should public museums be allowed to raise revenue by selling masterpieces to private collectors?” is a question of _______________ . “What was the most expensive piece of art sold on the open market in the 20th century?” is a question of _______________ .
value; policy; fact
400
According to the ancient Roman rhetorician Quintilian, the ideal of ethical speechmaking is the _______________ person speaking _______________ .
good; well
400
Mark Twain said, “The right word might be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed _______________ .”
pause
400
“To inform my audience about the different sections of a medieval cathedral” is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) _____________ , while “To inform my audience about the beliefs of major Christian sects during the middle ages” is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) ______________ .
object; concept
400
The following main points are arranged in _______________ order. [I.] The innermost layer of the sun’s surface, the photosphere, is 500 kilometers thick. [II.] The middle layer of the sun’s surface, the chromosphere, is 2,000 kilometers thick. [III.] The outermost layer of the sun’s surface, the corona, is millions of kilometers thick.
spatial
400
_______________ credibility is the credibility of the speaker before she or he begins to speak. _______________ credibility is the credibility produced by everything the speaker says and does during the speech. _______________ credibility is the credibility of the speaker at the end of the speech.
Initial; Derived; Terminal
500
Representing someone else’s information in a speech or paper as though it were your own is called _______________ .
plagiarism
500
A _______________ occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with sounds such as “um,” “er,” and “uh.”
vocalized pause
500
There are many ways to organize informative speeches about events. If your goal is to recount the history of an event, you would most likely arrange the speech in _______________ order.
chronological
500
Technically, _______________ state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one she or he is coming to.
transitions
500
According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are _______________ and _______________ . And Dee still adds ________________.
Competence, character, charisma (Dee)
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