SCCC Public Speaking -400

Public Speaking

100

What must balance the right to free speech?

What is b. the responsibility to speak ethically.

200

Of the five senses, we learn more from _______ than any other sense, which is why presentation aids are effective.

What is hearing

300

Collecting information about an audience concerning their age, gender, and ethnicity is part of a

What is b. demographic analysis.

400

Organizing speech ideas according to direction and location is considered a

What is spatial pattern.

Public Speaking

100

When Kiko reviewed the main points in her informative speech; she used gestures, paused between each point and moved from behind the lectern. Which technique for enhancing audience recall did Kiko effectively employ?

What is reinforcing key ideas nonverbally

200

As a speaker, what can you do to hold your audience’s attention and overcome the discrepancy between speech and thought rate?

What is - You should build in message redundancy and make your major ideas really clear.

300

When asked to deliver a speech at the last moment, the type of delivery style you will use is called ________ speaking.

What is impromptu

400

The first function of a speech introduction is

What is c. to get the audience's attention

Public Speaking

100

Lifting key passages from sources you do not credit in your speech is an unethical practice known as

What is plagiarism.

200

While listening to a sociology lecture, you mentally rearrange the ideas being presented, summarize the information, and remain alert for key information. You are considered an

What is active listener.

300

In speaking to a diverse audience, it is recommended that you

What is d. use a variety of strategies to reach different listeners.

400

Specialized language that is particular to a profession is known as

What is a. jargon.

Public Speaking

100

Ralph found an excellent source for his speech on organic gardening, and used the author's scientific evidence on earthworms and ladybugs in his speech outline. Is this ethical?

What is - Yes; this is ethical as long as Ralph cites his source orally within the speech.

200

Using presentation aids to demonstrate step-by-step procedures is most effective for which type of speech?

What is An informative speech

300

. Given the task of preparing a speech, Susan decides to speak from an outline that can help her sound conversational and spontaneous. She wants to be able to adapt her remarks to the feedback she receives from the audience. She also wants to make more eye contact with the audience. What method of delivery will be best, given Susan's speech goals?

What is extemporaneous speaking

400

A speech organizational pattern which goes one step beyond cause-and-effect to discuss ways to solve an effect is called

What is the motivated sequence.

Public Speaking

100

Montriece stood before a room filled with high school seniors and their parents and said, "I come before you today, not as a financial consultant, but as a former college student myself. It has been some time since I've been in a college classroom as a student, but I can clearly remember the financial struggles of being a student. Today, I am going to present to you five ways you can cut costs for a college education." Why would this be a good opening for this audience?

What is - because he established a motive for the audience to listen further.

200

Which of the following guidelines should you adhere to when using a photo as a presentation aid?

What is - Incorporate it into a computer program or a PowerPoint slide.

300

Which of the following is an important guideline for the use of statistics in a speech?

What is Use reliable, authoritative, and unbiased sources for your statistics.

400

Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way, moving an audience to action, and providing closure are all functions of the

What is d. speech conclusion.