Deck 19: Your First Speech

Question 1

What are the three purposes that public speeches can generally have?

Answer 1

The first,to inform,means to give other people information that they do not currently possess.Sometimes,this can come in the form of a how-to or demonstration speech.The second,to persuade,means to attempt to get audience members to change their thought processes or behavior.The third,to entertain,means to give a speech that is lively,lighthearted,and/or relies on humor.
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Question 2

The goal of a general review is to find general information that can help point you in a specific direction.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

It is best to start researching your topic by delving into the small details right away.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Experts do not need to do research when preparing their speeches.

Question 5

Describe the basic outline of a speech.

Question 6

The "how-to" or demonstration speech is a kind of persuasive speech.

Question 7

The three general purposes that public speeches can have are:

A)to inform,to argue,and to entertain
B)to inform,to persuade,and to entertain
C)to inform,to persuade,and to challenge
D)to question,to argue,and to entertain
E)to inform,to persuade,and to question

Question 8

After-dinner speeches are speeches that contain light-hearted messages and are delivered in a lively,amusing manner.

Question 9

Describe what occurs during the research step of speech preparation.

Question 10

The first thing a speaker should determine when starting to write a speech is what the ______________ of the speech will be.

Question 11

The second tier of the public speaking pyramid focuses on:

A)writing a conclusion.
B)rehearsing the speech.
C)integrating visual aids into the speech.
D)preparing the speech.
E)choosing a purpose for the speech.

Question 12

The process of trying to convince a person to change her or his behavior is referred to as:

A)informing.
B)questioning.
C)persuading.
D)challenging.
E)entertaining.

Question 13

During the ______________ step,speakers really delve into the creation of the speech itself.

Question 14

The process of giving people information they do not already possess is referred to as:

A)informing.
B)questioning.
C)persuading.
D)challenging.
E)entertaining.

Question 15

What are some of the questions a speaker should ask him or herself when conducting an audience analysis?

Question 16

The second tier of the public speaking pyramid contains the following three parts:

A)research,organization,and practice
B)composition,organization,and development
C)composition,organization,and support
D)research,organization,and development
E)research,organization,and support

Question 17

Organization focuses on determining what aspect of a speech?

A)the basic structure
B)the specific details
C)the presentation style
D)the use of visual aids
E)the purpose

Question 18

The ______________ is commonly thought of as a structure that guides people in a specific direction toward greatness.

Question 19

Persuasion is the process of getting someone to change his or her thought pattern or behavior.

Question 20

A common mistake that novice public speakers make when researching their topics is to spend ______________ time reading research and finding sources.

Question 21

The saying that "practice makes perfect" is not relevant to executing an effective speech.

Question 22

______________ is the physical manipulation of arms and hands to add emphasis to a speech.

Question 23

In regards to movement,standing still and incessant pacing are both ______________ for public speaking.

Question 24

Three important types of nonverbal delivery during a speech are:

A)eye contact,vocal cues,and movement.
B)smiling,vocal cues,and posture.
C)eye contact,gestures,and movement.
D)eye contact,smiling,and movement.
E)eye contact,vocal cues,and posture.

Question 25

Novice public speakers do not have problems with movement,and often use just the right amount in their presentations.

Question 26

Verbal delivery is the way a speaker delivers the words within a speech.

Question 27

Describe two fundamental aspects of practicing a speech.

Question 28

Two important aspects related to practicing a speech are verbal and visual delivery.

Question 29

Verbal delivery refers to:

A)the way we actually deliver the words of a speech.
B)the use of complex language within a speech.
C)the breadth of language used in a speech.
D)the vocabulary skills of audience members.
E)the use of basic language within a speech.

Question 30

Eye contact,gestures,and movement are all forms of ________________ delivery.

Question 31

The key to extemporaneous speaking is to:

A)be comfortable speaking from a complete transcript of your speech.
B)be comfortable speaking with only a set of notes.
C)be comfortable improvising a speech.
D)be comfortable engaging in question-and-answer sessions with audiences.
E)be comfortable persuading audience members of a view you hold.

Question 32

The goal of most public speaking courses is to engage in what kind of speaking?

A)polished
B)organized
C)planned
D)extemporaneous
E)spontaneous