Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Informative Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Delivery
Bonus (2x)
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100
Which one of the 5 canons of rhetoric is being described in this example: Mia decided to include a personal story in her speech about the dangers of kayaking.
Invention
100
Is Wikipedia a primary source or a secondary source?
Secondary
100
Identify the following proposition type: Climate change is an existential threat to humanity.
Proposition of Fact
100
Which of the 4 methods of delivery was mainly used in this class?
Extemporaneous
100
Which type of epideictic speech is often given to honor and remember someone who has passed away?
Eulogy
100
Ouch, wrong choice. – 100 points bc your intuition’s off 
You should work on that.
200
What does decoding refer to in the model of public communication?
The process of translating symbols (e.g., words) into cognitions.
200
What’s the difference between a thesis statement and a preview statement(s)?
A thesis statement specifies the topic of your speech. A preview provides the audience with your speech's main points.
200
Which persuasive speech organizational pattern is most effective when addressing and responding to key points made by the opposing side?
Refutation Pattern
200
What are verbal fillers?
Words/sounds that speakers use to fill pauses when they’re thinking about what to say next.
200
Who developed the artistic proofs?
Aristotle
200
Sabotage time
Pick a team to lose 400 points!!
300
What is “identification” in the context of audience analysis?
A reciprocal bond of trust a speaker forms with their audience.
300
Which of the following main points would not fit this topic?
Topic: How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
- Adding the jelly
- Choosing the right bread
- The history of peanut butter
- Spreading peanut butter evenly
The history of peanut butter
300
What's the difference between a proposition and an argument?
A proposition is the overall claim you’re trying to prove. Arguments are the reasons and evidence you use to support the proposition.
300
What method of delivery is used by actors when performing monologues in film or theater productions?
Memorized
300
Which type of epideictic speech is given to set the tone and theme for a professional conference or large meeting?
Keynote Address
300
Skip ur turn :(
400
What 2 needs compelled the systematization of rhetoric and public speaking in Ancient Greece?
Democracy & Self-Representation
400
What are the 5 main components of an informative speech’s introduction?
1. Attention-grabber
2. Statement of Relevance
3. Credibility Statement
4. Thesis Statement
5. Preview Statement(s)
400
In what step of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence should you address at least 1 potential objection?
Step 3: The Solution Step
400
What is the “out of mind, out of sight” rule when using visual aids in your speech?
Once you’re finished speaking about your visual aid, it should no longer be visible to the audience.
400
What are the 3 main purposes of public speaking?
To inform
To persuade
To commemorate/entertain
400
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400 free points for you!!
500
In her speech about astronomy, Ana keeps using complex scientific terms like “spectroscopic parallax” without explaining them. Several audience members become confused and are unable to follow the rest of her points. What type of noise is interfering with this communication exchange?
Semantic Noise
500
What organizational style is best to use when you need to discuss the similarities and differences between 2 or more things?
Comparative Organizational Style
500
What are the 3 artistic proofs, and what does each one mean?
Ethos - A speaker's character/credibility
Pathos - A speaker's use of emotional appeals
Logos- A speaker's use of logical reasoning
500
What does it mean to “drop the ball” as a speaker during your speech?
To call out your own mistakes
500
What is cognitive restructuring?
An internal 3-step process in which a person purposefully adjusts their perceptions. The goal is to transform destructive thoughts into constructive ones that reflect reality more accurately.
500
& u get a bonus turn :D
600
What are the 5 canons of rhetoric, and what does each one mean?
1. Invention
2. Arrangement
3. Style
4. Memory
5. Delivery
600
Identify 4 of the 5 letters in the acronym RADAR.
R – Relevance
A – Authority
D – Date
A – Accuracy
R – Rationale
600
What’s the difference between persuasive speeches that are meant to convince and persuasive speeches that are meant to actuate?
Persuasive speeches meant to convince attempt to simply influence what you think. Persuasive speeches meant to actuate attempt to influence certain behaviors/actions.
600
What is communication apprehension, and how is it different than stage fright?
Communication apprehension refers to the fear of actual or anticipated communication with others. Stage fright is the fear of communicating/performing in front of a large crowd. Whereas stage fright is applicable to public communication, communication apprehension is applicable to nearly all other levels of communication.
600
What are the 5 levels of communication?
600
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