Delivery Terms
Which term from the text names the word-for-word iteration of a written message?
A. manuscript speaking
B. impromptu speaking
A — manuscript speaking
Which textbook speech type is described in the book as ‘the presentation of a short message without advance preparation?
A. impromptu
B. manuscript
A — impromptu
Which rhetorical appeal in the textbook is described as arguments based on logic?
A. logos
B. pathos
A — logos
Which textbook term denotes a three-sentence argument composed of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion?
A. syllogism
B. enthymeme
A — syllogism
Which textbook phrase names the audience members the speaker most wants to persuade and who are likely to be receptive to the persuasive messages?
A. target audience
B. general audience
A — target audience
Which term from the text is defined as the relative softness or loudness of your voice?
A. rate
B. volume
B — volume
Which speech type does the text call a speech given in honor of someone who has died’?
A. eulogy
B. testimonial
A — eulogy
Which rhetorical appeal in the text is described as arguments based on emotion?
A. ethos
B. pathos
B — pathos
Which textbook word describes arranging points so they build from general to specific or from weak to strong?
A. organization
B. arrangement
B — arrangement
Which text term names the practice of timing yourself at home and the recommended minimum count of time yourself at least ___ times?
A. three
B. five
A — three
Which term from the text names the subtle but meaningful variations in speech delivery, including pitch, tone, volume, and pace?
A. vocal variety
B. vocal monotone
A — vocal variety
Which speech type is defined in the text as a speech designed to inform rather than persuade, amuse, or inspire’?
A. informative speech
B. persuasive speech
A — informative speech
Which textbook term names the influence of speaker credentials and character in a speech (arguments based on credibility)?
A. ethos
B. logos
A — ethos
Which textbook term means ‘a continuing sound, especially of someone's voice, that is unchanging in pitch and without intonation?
A. monotone
B. cadence
A — monotone
Which textbook recommendation describes standing with feet shoulder-width apart?
A. shoulder-width
B. hip-width
A — shoulder-width
Which word in the text describes the rote recitation of a written message that the speaker has committed to memory?
A. memorized speaking
B. impromptu speaking
A — memorized speaking
Which speech type in the text is described as a humorous speech designed to both praise and good-naturedly insult a person being honored’?
A. roast
B. toast
A — roast
Which textbook word names a syllogism with one of the premises missing?
A. enthymeme
B. syllogism
A — enthymeme
Which term from the text describes drawing conclusions about an object or phenomenon based on its similarities to something else?
A. analogical reasoning
B. causal reasoning
A — analogical reasoning
Which textbook term describes pauses that incorporate some sort of sound or word that is unrelated to what is being said (e.g., uh, um, like)?
A. vocalized pauses
B. silent pauses
A — vocalized pauses
Which textbook term denotes the unchanging pitch and lack of intonation?
A. monotone
B. pitch
A — monotone
Which textbook phrase names a speech that allows someone to say goodbye to one part of his or her life as he or she is moving on to the next part of life?
A. farewell speech
B. acceptance speech
A — farewell speech
Which textbook term names a central idea statement in a persuasive speech; a statement made advancing a judgment or opinion?
A. thesis
B. claim
A — thesis
Which textbook structure is defined as ‘a proposition of fact — speeches attempting to establish the truth of a statement?
A. proposition of fact
B. proposition of policy
A — proposition of fact
Which textbook practice are you doing when you practice your speech while standing behind something that is similar to the lectern you will have in your classroom?
A. simulate the lectern
B. memorize the speech
A — simulate the lectern