Speeches
Pamela is planning to give a speech on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on student learning. Before starting her speech, Pamela wants to gauge her audience’s interests in and attitudes about AI. What can Pamela do to learn more about her audience?
conduct an audience analysis
How did early human communities communicate over long distances?
primarily horseback
Word One
Integrity
Which 2023 movie starring Margot Robbie became a cultural phenomenon?
Barbie
The more you take away from me, the bigger I get. What am I?
A hole
The physical place/location of a speech will affect which aspect of the speaker?
their speaking volume and manner of delivery
Which of the following best describes "mass media"?
Media created by a few companies and consumed by a large population.
Word Two
Analytical
What popular battle-royale game published by Epic Games features building mechanics and a constantly changing map?
Fortnite
I can fly without wings. I can cry without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness flies. What am I?
A cloud
A(n) ______ audience is likely to already agree with the speaker’s main ideas and/or values related to their speech topic.
sympathetic
What does the term "convergence" refer to in the context of new media?
the constant changing and evolution of devices and applications
Word Three
Plagiarize
Which massively popular open-world action game created by Rockstar Games is set in the fictional state of San Andreas?
Grand Theft Auto V
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have nobody, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
An echo
Radu is a recent college graduate working for an investment firm. He has been invited to speak to current students at his former college about money management and financial planning. What can Radu do to create a sense of connection and identification with his audience?
highlight his own recent college experience with money
Which of the following theories suggests that media messages have a uniform effect on all individuals in society?
Magic Bullet Theory
Word Four
Argumentative
Which social media platform started in 2003 as “Picaboo” before rebranding to its current name in 2011?
Snapchat
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
A stamp
How can a speaker use cognitive labeling to help counteract speech anxiety?
reframe physical sensations as helpful (“I’m excited) rather than harmful (“I’m afraid”)
Which theory argues that heavy media consumption can lead people to believe the world is more dangerous than it is?
Cultivation Theory
Word Five
Entrepreneur
As of 2024, what is the estimated annual revenue range for MrBeast’s YouTube channel from ad revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise combined?
$50-70 million
The person who makes it, sells it. The person who buys it never uses it. The person who uses it never knows they’re using it. What is it?
A coffin