Deck 14: Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

Question 1

This time organizational pattern is also known as the temporal or chronological pattern.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

All of the following characterize oral style EXCEPT

A)oral style is more formal than written communication.
B)oral style tends to be more personal than written style. 
C)oral style tends to be more immediate than written style. 
D)oral style tends to be more active than written style. 
E)oral style tends to use more simple sentences. 

Answer 2

A

Question 3

An introduction.........................

A)gers listeners' attention,is funny,includes a story,and presents the thesis. 
B)previews the content of the speech,includes the thesis,and also includes the speaker's name.
C)gets listeners' attention,previews the content of the speech,uses a rhetorical question,and provides the thesis.
D)previews the content of the speech and includes a credibility statement. 
E)gets listeners' attention,previews the content of the speech,and presents the thesis statement. 

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Which organizational pattern argues that there is a direct relationship between two things?

A)cause-effect
B)problem/solution
C)comparative
D)wave
E)chronological

Question 5

Working outlines usually evolves through multiple drafts.

Question 6

"I hope to give you an appreciation of important differences between social media and mass media." This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?

A)time
B)spatial
C)motivated sequence
D)comparative
E)topical

Question 7

Which of the following terms involves speakers' visual,vocal,and verbal communication with listeners?

A)outlining
B)positive visualization
C)communication anxiety
D)cognitive restructuring
E)oral style

Question 8

Which of the following is not true about practicing your speech?

A)You should begin by practicing alone.
B)You should practice in front of others.
C)You should videotape your practice and watch the tapes.
D)You should practice until you have the speech memorized.
E)All of these choices are true about practicing your speech.

Question 9

"All students who graduate should be literate in speaking," "All students who graduate should be literate in communication technologies," and "All students who graduate should be literate in cultural life." These main points suggest which organizational pattern?

A)time
B)comparative
C)problem-solution
D)the star pattern
E)the wave pattern

Question 10

"Today I will explain to you how humans have evolved from apes to Neanderthals to the human form we have today." This thesis sentence suggests which organizational pattern?

A)time
B)spatial
C)motivated sequence
D)comparative
E)topical

Question 11

"Our campus reflects contributions of administrators,faculty,students,and staff." This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?

A)time
B)comparative
C)problem-solution
D)the star pattern
E)the wave pattern

Question 12

"In my speech I will demonstrate that there are clear parallels between the study of natural sciences and study of humanities." This thesis sentence suggests which organizational patterns?

A)time
B)spatial
C)motivated sequence
D)comparative
E)topical

Question 13

Jennifer is going to give an informative speech about the parts of the Pentagon.Which pattern of organization should she use?

A)topical
B)chronological
C)wave
D)star
E)spatial

Question 14

Effective organization begins with a good topic.

Question 15

All of the following are ways organizations increases speaker effectiveness EXCEPT

A)people generally expect structure and they expect ideas to be orderly 
B)organization influences comprehension of ideas. 
C)listeners can understand and remember a speech that is well organized because they grasp the connections between ideas.
D)listeners find an organized speech more informative than persuasive. 
E)organization enhances credibility. 

Question 16

This type of outline is basically a map of the speech and can be called a "sketch" of the speech.

A)a working outline
B)a formal outline
C)a key word outline
D)oral style
E)delivery

Question 17

The type of speaking involves preparation and practice resulting in a conversational and interactive manner with the audience.

A)extemporaneous.
B)impromptu.
C)manuscript.
D)memorized.
E)cohesive.

Question 18

"My talk will inform you about what the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is,the work they do,and how you can donate." This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?

A)time
B)spatial
C)motivated sequence
D)comparative
E)topical

Question 19

Communication anxiety is

A)associated with real or anticipated communication encounters.
B)associated with real communication encounters.
C)experienced primarily by novice speakers.
D)not experienced by public figures.
E)is only imagined and not real.

Question 20

Which of the following methods to reduce communication apprehension focuses on reducing the tension that surrounds the feared event?

A)systematic desensitization
B)cognitive restructuring
C)positive visualization
D)skills training
E)reflective practicing

Question 21

Most communication apprehension is caused by lack of skills training.

Question 22

An individual who experiences anxiety about communicating in one specific setting has ____________________ communication apprehension.

Question 23

It is necessary to repeat more in spoken communication than in written.

Question 24

The classification pattern is appropriate when your topic breaks down into two or three areas that aren't related temporally.

Question 25

In a cause-effect speech,it tends to be fairly easy to prove direct causation.

Question 26

A speaker who plans and practices but does not memorize actual words and phrases for a speech is using the ____________________ style.

Question 27

Transitions are vital to effective public speaking.

Question 28

A degree of anxiety may actually improve communication.

Question 29

Words and phrases that connect ideas in a speech are called ____________________.

Question 30

Cognitive restructuring is a method of helping communication apprehension by changing how people think about speaking situations.

Question 31

To become the most effective speaker,you should try to eliminate all communication apprehension.

Question 32

The purpose of a thesis is to gain the listeners' attention.

Question 33

____________________ is a method to reduce speaking anxiety by guiding speakers through imagined positive speaking experiences.

Question 34

Chronic apprehension is helpful;situational apprehension is not.

Question 35

____________________ is a method of reducing speaking anxiety by teaching individuals to revise how they think about speaking.

Question 36

Transitions are words or sentences that connect ideas and main points in a speech.

Question 37

It is not a good idea to use humor in your introduction.

Question 38

____________________ speaking involves little or no formal preparation on the part of a speaker.

Question 39

You should practice your speech until you have it memorized.

Question 40

The first step in the introduction is to preview the content of the speech.

Question 41

____________________,also called a bibliography,lists the full reference information of all of the sources used in a speech.

Question 42

Speakers usually begin organizing their ideas by creating a(n)____________________ which is a basic map of the speech.

Question 43

The ____________________ outline is used to trigger the speaker's memory during the delivery.

Question 44

Describe the four methods for reducing communication apprehension suggested by your text.

Question 45

The ____________________ pattern of organization includes several main points that work together to support a speech's overall theme.

Question 46

What are the differences between a working outline,a formal outline,and a key word outline?

Question 47

A(n)____________________ includes all main points,subpoints,supporting materials,transitions,and other aspects of the speech.

Question 48

The main feature of the wave pattern of organization is ____________________.

Question 49

Anxiety about public speaking can also be called ____________________.

Question 50

What are the elements of an effective introduction to your speech? What happens when a person does not include these elements in their public presentation?