Basics of Public Speaking
(Ch. 1, 2, 3)
Developing Your Speech
(Ch. 4 & 5)
Research
(Ch. 6, 7, 8)
Organizing
(Ch. 9, 10, 11)
Delivering Your Speech
(Ch. 12 &13)
100

This is the simplest model of communication that is outdated today. 

What is Linear Model?

100

Malayah presents her speech only using brief notes because she rehearsed the speech so much that she knows the content very well. Her notes have information that will jog her memory and some important content (e.g., citations). What type of delivery style is Malayah using?

What is Extemporaneous delivery?

100

On her questionnaire, Emily asked about age, gender, and income. This is an example of which type of audience analysis?

What is Demographic analysis?

100

According to the serial-position effect, what parts of a speech are most memorable to an audience? 

What are Introduction and conclusion?

100

When describing her connection to the topic of animal shelters, Raleigh explains, "My pets are my children." This is an example of what type of vivid language?

What is Metaphor?

200

While giving his speech, Sylas notices that there is some loud construction happening outside of his classroom. This could distract him and his audience from the message. The construction is an example of ________ in the transactional model. 

What is Noise/interference?

200

In the introduction of Jasmine's persuasive speech about how she wants the audience to give her $5, she states, "Today I am going explain why I need $5, why you don't need $5, and what I will do with the $5." This is an example of which part of her introduction?

What is Preview statement?

200

Heidi finds a source she thinks will be good evidence for her speech. The source is a news article from January 18, 2001, published in the New York Times written by an expert of Heidi's chosen topic. After evaluating the _______ of the source, Heidi decides NOT to use it. 

What is Recency?

200

When listing to her main points throughout her speech, Kayla uses words like "first," "second," and "third." These words are examples of which type of connective?

What is Sign post?

200

In her speech about caring for the elderly, Natalie states, "Think about not only what you can do for the elderly but what their wisdom and experience can do for our world." This is an example of which type of rhythm?

What is Antithesis?

300

While considering the classic moral dilemma, The Trolley Problem, Robin decides to pull the lever so the trolley changes tracks. She believes that sacrificing one life for several lives is the most ethical. Robin is working from this ethical approach. 

What is Utilitarianism?

300

In the conclusion of her speech, Aniyah states, "Today I informed you about my three favorite musicians and why they are each so important to me." This is an example of which part of his conclusion?

What is Restating thesis?

300

Professor Knight decides to go off the rails and give a lecture about her holiday break instead of discussing content from the textbook as scheduled. She thinks her holiday break was really interesting so assumes everyone in her audience also wants to hear about it. This is an example of _________.

What is Egocentrism? 

300

This particular student's lecture on persuasion starts in Ancient Greece. First, they discuss Aristotle and the sophists. Then they talk about how persuasion has changed over time. This illustrates which type of strategic organization?

What is Chronological?

300

When addressing his audience, Ramy states, "Hello everyone" instead of saying, "Hello ladies and gentlemen." This choice is an example of using __________.  

What is Inclusive language?

400

Before class, Jeanette makes sure they are in the right headspace to listen to Professor Knight's lesson by turning off their phone and opening their notebook. This helps them focus and better understand the message of the lecture. Jeanette is demonstrating which type of listening?

What is Comprehensive listening?

400

Natalie is selecting a topic for her upcoming speech in COM 111. She decides to refer to her speech topic journal she has been updating all semester. The journal is full of personal stories, experiences, and potential speech topics. This is an example of which type of brainstorming?

What is Personal inventory?

400

On Iris' questionnaire, she prompts her respondents to, "Describe a situation where you felt you were too ill to go to school or work." This is an example of a __________ question. 

What is Open-ended?

400

While preparing her presentation outline, Doris makes sure to use the same structure as her preparation outline. She uses roman numerals (I, II, III, etc.) to label the main points, numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) to indicate the topic sentences, and capital letters (A, B, C, etc.) to indicate the evidence. This structure is an example of a(n) ______.

What is Visual framework?

400

Professor Knight sends a fire emoji in an email to the class. She is not saying that there is a fire near her at the moment but is commenting on how great the speeches were this semester. What type of meaning is Professor Knight trying to send?

What is Connotative?

500

This type of plagiarism involves taking ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own work. 

What is Patchwork plagiarism?

500

When choosing what type of speech to give, Cathryn knows that she wants to persuade her audience in some way. What component of the speech has Cathryn already decided?

What is General purpose?

500

Brittany is developing a speech on adopting pets from animal shelters. Her roommate, Mars, has adopted cats before so Brittany asks Mars if she could use her experience adopting a cat as a part of her speech. This is an example of __________ testimony. 

What is peer?

500

At the end of her speech, Lupita decides to slowly build energy until she is speaking loudly and powerfully to illustrate the importance of her closing statement. This is an example of which type of ending? 

What is a Crescendo ending?

500

When asking your audience, a question as your attention-getter, what should you do in your speech BEFORE asking the question?

What is give your audience specific directions?