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This is the simplest model of communication that is outdated today. 

Linear Model (SMRC)

100

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

Extemporaneous delivery

100

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

Demographic analysis

100

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

Introduction and conclusion

100

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

Metaphor

200

While giving his speech, Owen 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. 

Noise/interference

200

In the introduction of Corah'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 his introduction?

Preview statement

200

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

Recency

200

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

Sign post

200

In her speech about caring for the elderly, Isa 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?

Antithesis

300

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

Utilitarianism 

300

In the conclusion of his speech, Hansel 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?

Restating thesis
300

Dr. Zoe 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 _________.

Egocentrism 

300

Dr. Zoe's lecture on persuasion always starts in Ancient Greece. First, she discusses Aristotle and the sophists. Then she talks about how persuasion has changed over time. This illustrates which type of strategic organization?

Chronological

300

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

Inclusive language

400

Before class, Cody makes sure he is in the right headspace to listen to Dr. Zoe's lesson by turning off his phone and opening his notebook. This helps him to focus and better understand the message of the lecture. Cody is demonstrating which type of listening?

Comprehensive listening 

400

Emily 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?

Personal inventory 

400

On Mariah's 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. 

Open-ended

400

While preparing her presentation outline, Aubree 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 and example of a(n) ______.

Visual framework

400

Dr. Zoe 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 Dr. Zoe trying to send?

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. 

Patchwork plagiarism

500

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

General purpose

500

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

peer

500

At the end of her speech, Mars 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? 

Crescendo ending

500

When asking your audience a question as your attention-getter, what does Dr. Zoe recommend you do in your speech BEFORE asking the question?

Give your audience specific directions