Deck 4: Public Speaking: Making Ethics and Technology Work for You

Question 1

Which of the following is a tip for successfully using Skype?

A)Look directly into the screen.
B)Look directly into the camera.
C)Look directly at the interviewer.
D)All of these possibilities for a successful interview.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

How can audience analysis skills to help you make a great video?

A)You will be able to build a relationship to your audience.
B)You will get more attention. 
C)You will be perceived as more attractive.
D)You will be more organized. 

Answer 2

A

Question 3

An ethical speaker researches information carefully,and gives credit for the words or ideas of another.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When a memorable conclusion relates back to an attention-grabbing introduction,it is called

A)ethical.
B)bookending.
C)organized.
D)chronological. 

Question 5

An overstatement of facts as more important than they are is

A)exaggeration.
B)distortion.
C)plagiarism.
D)persuasion. 

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a tip for how to use technology to make a great video?

A)Use long-distance shots most the time.
B)Plan on editing.
C)Keep the light source behind you.
D)Use an external microphone. 

Question 7

In a classroom setting it is ethical to make up a dramatic story and pretend it is true in order to grab attention or elicit emotional responses.

Question 8

How long is a typical YouTube video?

A)two minutes
B)four minutes and twelve seconds
C)fifteen minutes 
D)eight minutes and six seconds

Question 9

All plagiarism is intentional and deliberate.

Question 10

Melinda paraphrased ideas from a news article she read online without crediting the author or the publication.What is this act called?

A)research
B)distortion
C)plagiarism
D)all of these.

Question 11

Jacob distorted the facts when he claimed that there is a rampant bed bug problem on campus because,in reality,only one floor of one dorm on the 20 dorm campus had this problem.

Question 12

Which of the following is speech advice the text offers for interviewing via Skype?

A)Prepare for it as you would for any other interview. 
B)Organize your answers like a good speech.
C)Dress professionally.
D)All of these.

Question 13

A video blog where the host gives daily or weekly information is called

A)FaceTime.
B)YouTube.
C)Skype.
D)a vlog

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a speaking skill needed to make great videos?

A)audience analysis skills
B)content skills
C)organizational skills
D)attention-deflecting skills

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of upspeak?

A)using too many complicated words
B)trying too hard to sound positive
C)being overly audience centered
D)ending sentences with a rising pitch like asking a question

Question 16

Aristotle suggested in his Rhetoric that speeches that reveal "knowledge and sound thinking" are

A)intellectual.
B)ethical.
C)technical.
D)spiritual. 

Question 17

Unethical behavior by professionals can lead to a loss of public confidence about all members of that profession.

Question 18

Making online videos is a kind of public speaking.

Question 19

If you plagiarize a speech from an online site your professor is unlikely to be able to find out.

Question 20

The best online videos are just people saying whatever comes into their mind.Organization isn't necessary.

Question 21

If you have a Skype interview planned you should ask a friend to help you practice it in advance.

Question 22

What are two examples of ways that technology can lead to plagiarism? How can you avoid these potential problems?

Question 23

The best kind of delivery style for a YouTube video is extemporaneous speaking.

Question 24

_______________ were traveling intellectuals,speakers,and teachers who were more interested in winning arguments than teaching truth.

Question 25

Imagine you are doing a video on a local news story about a serious weather event like an unexpected snowfall,a drought,or a hurricane.What content might be featured on your A-roll? What content might be featured on your B-roll?

Question 26

A video of any quality always adds to your college or job application.

Question 27

Which of the speaking skills needed to make a great video is the biggest challenge for you? Why? At which do you think you will be the most successful? Why?

Question 28

In his _______________ Aristotle states that good speakers may use emotional and eloquent delivery,but must include "knowledge and sound thinking" in order to be ethical.

Question 29

In order to find out who your audience is,you will need to have _______________ skills.

Question 30

Imagine you are writing a code of ethics for your public speaking class.What three items would you want to include? Why?

Question 31

Imagine your good friend has told you she has an important job interview that will be conducted via Skype.What speech advice would you give her to help ensure her success?

Question 32

Purchasing a fully written speech from the Internet and performing it as if it were your own is an example of _________________.

Question 33

Speakers are obligated to be ethical because they can _______________ other people.

Question 34

During a video interview you should try to answer questions with yes or no.

Question 35

Preparing a code of ethics will help you make decisions in speaking situations.

Question 36

In the content of a speech,B-roll items serve to add interest,proof,and clarification to the main video content.