Deck 8: Lectures

Question 1

All but which of the following are common types of lectures?

A) competitive athletics lectures
B) academic lectures
C) commercial lectures
D) public lectures

Answer 1

A

Question 2

People pay admission to hear a speaker talk about a particular topic in which of the following types of lectures?

A) a competitive athletics lecture
B) a corporate lecture
C) a commercial lecture
D) a public lecture

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Lectures often conclude with a Question and Answer (Q&A) session. Which of the following guidelines does your textbook suggest that you follow during this part of your lecture?

A) prepare, paraphrase, debate, and end
B) prepare, debate, refocus, and end
C) question, paraphrase, debate, and end
D) question, reason, answer, and end
E) prepare, paraphrase, answer, and end

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Most lectures are lengthy, usually taking forty-five minutes or more.

Question 5

The typical rules that guide public speaking do not apply to lectures.

Question 6

Cicero believed that good speakers should possess not only powers of eloquence but a comprehensive fund of general knowledge.

Question 7

List and explain the three primary types of lectures, being careful to identify the distinguishing characteristics of each. Provide an example of each type of lecture to enrich your answer.

Question 8

Agree or disagree with the following statement: "In our contemporary world, eloquence should be measured by good public speaking technique alone, not by good public speaking technique and broad topical knowledge." Would Cicero have agreed or disagreed with your perspective? Why?

Question 9

Discuss the specific advantages of paraphrasing questions during the Q & A period of a lecture, according to Hostetler and Kahl. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your observations.