Chapter 1
The audience's response to a message is called?
What is feedback?
__________ is the step in the speechmaking process when the speaker studies the potential listeners through techniques such as interviews and questionnaires.
What is analyzing the audience?
James Albert Winans states that public speaking is nothing more than an extension of __________, which means things such as vocal variations, facial expressions, and gestures should appear natural.
What is conversation?
What is a tool commonly employed in speeches that express a typical instance or illustration of a general principle?
What are examples?
When posing a rhetorical question, you should be sure your audience knows which of the following?
What is that your speech will attempt to answer the question?
For the ancient Greeks, __________ was a necessary tool in settling arguments, determining public policy, and establishing laws.
What is oratory?
__________ are the primary ideas or key arguments that make claims in support of the thesis of your speech.
What are the main points?
Poor __________ happens when a speaker becomes lazy in his or her speech and combines words at a low volume, resulting in saying, for example, “watcha” instead of “what are you.”
What is articulation?
Which of the following involves the creation of valid arguments from evidence, and choosing material from different types of evidence that will lead listeners to accept a speaker's point of view?
What is invention?
Which type of humor is the safest form of humor to use in a speech?
What are jokes matching the speech occasion?
Interference or barriers to the communication process are known as __________.
What is noise?
This quote best illustrates which stage of public speaking anxiety? “Anxiety does not really hit me until the few minutes left right before I speak.”
What is performance anxiety?
Which of the following is one of the most important nonverbal behaviors to be mindful of as a way to establish a positive relationship with your audience?
What is maintain eye contact?
When in your speech should you credit material that was derived from someone else's idea?
What is as the idea is presented?
“I've covered a lot of ground here today, but as I draw to a close, I'd like to stress four things.” What does this statement signal?
What is a summary of the main points and goals
___________ is the mutual understanding of a message between a speaker and audience.
What is shared meaning?
The following quote best represents which step for dealing with anxiety? “Just before a speech those feelings of anxiety undoubtedly try to sneak in. . . . As long as I keep positive thoughts of confidence in my head, anxiety doesn't stand a chance!”
What is modifying thoughts and attitudes?
When gesturing during your speech, be sure that the gestures __________.
What is are natural?
__________ is a skill required for speeches that can also be a valuable life skill.
What is organization?
Which of the following words best describes an effective conclusion to a speech?
What is memorable?
Using terms that are unique to another culture to win audience support is a characteristic of ___________.
What is cultural intelligence?
Thinking of public speaking as a __________ instead of as a performance can significantly increase your confidence.
What is a learning opportunity?
__________, the famous philosopher and rhetorician, spoke about the unethical use of public speaking.
Who was Plato?
Which organizational structure is typically used in persuasive speech?
What is problem-solution?
While being inaugurated to public office, the elected official states, “My fellow Americans, on this day I vow with all my power to maintain peace, democracy, and liberty for all.” What is the speaker attempting to do?
What is establish common ground?