Chapter 1 - 5
In this model of communication the both participants encode and decode messages from another sender/receiver.
a) Linear
b) Transactional
c) Branch
d) Interpersonal
A) Linear
Darnell is preparing a speech to persuade everyone to adopt the Paleolithic diet. Darnell’s only supporting research is an article called, “Why Men Should Try Paleo.” In which research evaluation criteria does Darnell’s research fall short?
a) qualifications of the authors
b) sufficiency of the information
c) fairness of the authors
d) accuracy of the information
b) sufficiency of the information
The language of your speech should always strive to be accurate, clear, concise, and_____
A) Valid
B) Trivial
C) Appropriate
D) Exclusive
C) Appropriate
How should a speaker determine the level of complexity of the information presented?
a) Information should always be simplified as much as possible.
b) Complex presentations are preferable to simple presentations to ensure audience interest.
c) Information should be delivered in a complex way to boost credibility.
d) The speaker should consider multiple factors, such as the context and audience’s knowledge.
d) The speaker should consider multiple factors, such as the context and audience’s knowledge.
In 2021, how many Social Media users were there in the United states? Closest Team wins.
295,480,000
"I was sick after I received the flu shot; therefore, the flu shot made me sick" Is an example of which logical fallacy.
a) Post Hoc/False Cause
b) Hasty Generalization
c) Red Herring
d) Straw Man
a) Post Hoc/False Cause
When crafting your messages to your audience, what organization pattern would you be using if you were persuading your audience to see the relationship between various conditions and their impacts?
a) Cause Effect
b) Chronological
c) Spatial
d) Problem Solution
a) Cause Effect
This rhetorical device is explicitly compares one thing to another , using like or as to do so.
A Metaphor
B Analogy
C Simile
D Personification
C Simile
What topic would be most appropriate for a speech of description?
a) the meaning of Christianity
b) the life of Harrison Ford
c) how to ask for a raise
d) why you should donate money to the Salvation Army
b) the life of Harrison Ford
What age demographic has the highest % of users of the app Tinder?
18 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
25 - 34 with 43%
Second was 35 - 44 at 22%
Which of these is generally the best way to manage communication anxiety?
a) Breath
b) Exercise
c) Stretch
d) Don't Procrastinate
d) Don't Procrastinate
Johanna did not anticipate winning the student service award, so she did not prepare a speech. When her name was called, she quickly had to think of a few words to say that would be appropriate for the occasion. Johanna’s delivery method is best described as __________.
a) manuscript
b) impromptu
c) extemporaneous
d) memorized
b) impromptu
peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, is an example of which rhetorical device?
A Repetition
B Alliteration
C Parallelism
D Antithesis
B Alliteration
Which type of informative speech shows the audience how something is done or how to operate something?
a) definition
b) temporal
c) description
d) demonstration
d) demonstration
How many more meetings on average did the company zoom host from dec 3th 2019 to April 21st 2020? closest team gets the points.
(290 million)
Meetings increased 30x from about 10 million meetings to 300 million in April 2020.
Which of the following questions should you not ask yourself during an audience analysis?
a) Why am I speaking to the audience?
b) Who specifically makes up my audience?
c) Why do I like my topic
d) How is the topic I chose audience centered?
c) Why do I like my topic
Which student demonstrates effective speech delivery in terms of gestures or posture?
a) Ana Maria, who wraps her hair around her index finger while making a transition.
b) Trevor, who leans backward slightly while addressing the audience.
c) Clara, who stands straight and gestures spontaneously during the speech.
d) Billy, who removes his hands from his pockets while delivering each main point.
c) Clara, who stands straight and gestures spontaneously during the speech.
When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stated "I have a dream" then followed each time with an example of a dream. which type of rhetorical device was he using?
A Repetition
B Alliteration
C Parallelism
D Antithesis
A Repetition
What is the best strategy a speaker can use to persuade the audience?
a) Ask for small changes in beliefs, attitudes, values, or behavior.
b) Focus on making assertions rather than presenting evidence.
c) Ask for large changes in beliefs, attitudes, values, or behavior.
d) Speak about ideas the audience may disagree with at the beginning of the speech.
a) Ask for small changes in beliefs, attitudes, values, or behavior.
What percentage of Twitch female twitch users in the 3rd quarter of 2021?
33%
_________ Is a declarative statement of what your speech will inform, persuade, or entertain your audience about. It can also be called the thesis statement of your speech.
A) General Purpose
B) Central Idea
C) Specific Purpose
D) Topic Selection
B) Central Idea
Listeners can best help speakers who appear to be apprehensive by __________.
a) avoiding eye contact
b) asking constructive questions
c) challenging the speaker’s claims
d) making a joke during the speech to lighten the mood
b) asking constructive questions
"Autumn tosses leaves to the ground" is an example of what rhetorical device?
A Metaphor
B Analogy
C Simile
D Personification
D Personification
Which thesis would be used for a persuasive speech addressing a question of policy?
a) “The death penalty is unjustifiable.”
b) “College athletics minimize the importance of academics.”
c) “Medial marijuana should be legalized.”
d) “Television violence leads to violent behavior in viewers.”
c) “Medial marijuana should be legalized.”
Which app had the highest Mobile audience reach of leading smartphone apps in the United States in January 2022? Meaning this app is on what percentage of Smartphones.
Youtube coming in at 73%