Definitions
True or False
Name that Chapter
Example
The Basics
100

What is the definition of communication?

sharing meaning between two or more people

100

Anything that interferes with the communication process is called noise.

True, The sixth element of human communication is noise, which might be considered interruptions or interference. 

100

What chapter defines public speaking, list elements of the communication process, and discusses what public speaking is part of curriculum. 

Chapter 1

100

What some examples of vocalized pauses?

"like", "um", or "uh"

100

Should you practice your speech?

Yes, you should.

200

what is the correct term when you describe the outward characteristics of the audience?

Demographic characteristics

200

Public speaking is not a physical activity.

False, public speaking is a physical activity as well. You are standing and sometimes moving around; your voice, eye contact, face, and hands are involved. You will expend physical energy, and after the speech you may be tired. 

200

What chapter helps one distinguish between reliable and unreliable information on the internet and understand basic library research?

Chapter 5

200

Canva, Google slides, Prezi, slide rocket, Prezent-it are all used for? 

Visual aids

200

What are the many levels of Context?

Historical, cultural, social or physical 

300

What is the difference between heterogeneous and homogeneous audiences?

heterogeneous is a mixture of people with different demographic characteristics and homogeneous are a group of people with similar characteristics.

300

Knowing your strengths and weaknesses is important when it comes to public speaking.

True, your public speaking abilities will benefit from increased self-awareness about such characteristics and your strengths. 

300

Which chapter helps one design professional-looking slides using presentation software and Explain the correct use of various types of presentation aids?  

Chapter 9

300

Fonts, color, clip art, photographs, and templates contribute to?  

They contribute to tone.

300

What is the final element of the communication process?

It is Outcome.

400

What do psychographic characteristics explain?

It explains one inner qualities such as beliefs, values, attitudes, etc.

400

Stereotyping the audience helps one better their speech.

False, stereotype on the basis of a demographic characteristic can be seen as a hasty generalization.  

400

What chapter helps one identify the different methods of speech delivery?

Chapter 11

400

What are some emotions that are used in Pathos?

Anger, joy, desire, community, hate, love, etc  

400

How should one practice their speech?

They should practice their speech out loud, standing up, with someone to listen to, and with visual aids  

500

What is the definition of proposition?

The central idea statement in a persuasive speech; a statement made advancing a judgment or opinion.

500

Using a lot of visual aids contributes greatly to one's speech.

False, 3-5, you should limit categories of information on a visual aid. For example, a circle or pie graph should not have ten or more “pie pieces.” 

500

What chapter helps one analyze the audience to determine appropriate emotional and personal appeals. 

Chapter 13

500

What are some words used to show proposition of Value?

Bad, worst, just, harmful, beneficial, moral, etc 

500

What is the statement that 72% of respondents agree with?

“I feel that I used what I learned in the course in other courses I took towards my degree”

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