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COMM 101 Chapter 4 Quiz

chapter 4 Key 1. According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is A. using PowerPoint improperly. B. trying to cover too much material. C. not doing enough library research. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both using PowerPoint improperly and not doing enough library research. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #1 Topic: Your First Speech 2. Which of the following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech? A. gently making fun of common human quirks B. using obscenity or off-color language C. characterizing groups with negative stereotypes D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both gently making fun of common human quirks and using obscenity or off-color language Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #2 Topic: Your First Speech 3. Your textbook recommends that when you develop your first speech, you should look for ways to A. make the speech mysterious or suspenseful. B. use colorful, descriptive language. C. be creative in structuring your information. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both use colorful, descriptive language and be creative in structuring your information. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #3 Topic: Your First Speech 4. Which of the following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom speech? A. Be creative in structuring the speech. B. Use colorful, descriptive language. C. Describe an exciting experience. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both use colorful, descriptive language and describe an exciting experience. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #4 Topic: Your First Speech 5. As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called A. the opening, the center, and the end. B. the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. C. the attention-getter, the main section, and the ending. D. the preview, the main points, and the close. E. the beginning, the core, and the conclusion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #5 Topic: Organization 6. According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to A. identify the topic of the speech. B. tell the audience his or her name. C. get the interest and attention of the audience. D. preview the purpose of the speech. E. explain the speech assignment. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #6 Topic: Your First Speech 7. For her first speech, Rebekah plans to explain her interest in gymnastics beginning with her childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern of organization discussed in your textbook will she use in her speech? A. topical B. artistic C. chronological D. kinetic E. functional Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #7 Topic: Organization

8. "Now that you know about Julio's interest in photography, let's look at his passion for snowboarding" is an example o a A. bridge. B. conclusion. C. conversion. D. transition. E. summary. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #8 Topic: Connectives 9. For his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed down by his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peter's speech will most likely be organized in __________ order. A. familial B. topical C. chronological D. geographical E. personal Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #9 Topic: Organization 10. In her first speech, Kayla introduced her classmate Sean to the class. Each of her main points dealt with one of Sean's hobbies. According to your textbook, Kayla's speech was arranged in __________ order. A. spatial B. personal C. recreational D. chronological E. topical Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #10 Topic: Organization 11. A sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another is called a A. bridge. B. summary. C. transition. D. corollary. E. conclusion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #11 Topic: Connectives 12. “Just as the frame of Vienna’s tennis racket represents the structure of her family, the strings of her racket symbolize the ties that bind her family together” is an example of a A. conversion. B. transition. C. bridge. D. correlation. E. relation. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #12 Topic: Connectives Topic: Your First Speech 13. As your textbook explains, each main point of your first speech should A. cover a single aspect of the topic. B. have its own introduction. C. end with an internal summary. D. be preceded by a preview statement. E. begin with a question. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #13 Topic: Main Points 14. Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion of your first speech? A. Let the audience know your speech is ending. B. Reinforce the central idea of your speech. C. End on a clever or thought-provoking note. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both let the audience know your speech is ending and reinforce the central idea of your speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #14 Topic: Your First Speech 15. the type of delivery in which you plan your speech in detail and learn it well without trying to memorize the exact wording is called A. conventional. B. extemporaneous. C. methodical D. extraneous. E. intuitive. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #15 Topic: Delivery 16. When you use the __________ method of delivery, you become so familiar with the substance of your speech that you need only a few brief notes to jog your memory. A. traditional B. spontaneous C. personal D. informative E. extemporaneous Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #16 Topic: Delivery 17. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called a(n) __________ speech. A. extemporaneous B. spontaneous C. transitional D. contemporaneous E. informative Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #17 Topic: Delivery 18. According to your textbook, when you prepare speaking notes for your first speech, you should A. double-space or triple-space your notes so they are easy to see. B. write down key terms and phrases rather than complete sentences. C. write or print on only one side of the index cards or paper. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both double-space or triple-space your notes so they are easy to see and write or print on only one side of the index cards or paper. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 04 #18 Topic: Delivery

19. According to your textbook, when you prepare speaking notes for your first speech, you should A. make sure the notes can be read at arm's length.

B. write out your speech word for word.

C. use both sides of your index cards or paper.

All of these answers are correct.

Both write out your speech word for word and use both sides of your index cards or paper.

Gradable: automatic

Lucas - Chapter 04 #19

Topic: Delivery

20. Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first speech?

A. Rehearse the speech out loud.

B. Prepare notes consisting of key words and phrases.

C. Practice giving the speech to friends or family members.

All of these answers are correct.

Both prepare notes consisting of key words and phrases and practice giving the speech to friends or family members.

Gradable: automatic

Lucas - Chapter 04 #20

Topic: Delivery

21. Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first speech?

A. Memorize the speech word for word.

B. Ask family members or friends for feedback.

C. Read over the speech silently until you are sure you know it.

All of these answers are correct.

Both memorize the speech word for word and read over the speech silently until you are sure you know it.

Gradable: automatic

Lucas - Chapter 04 #21

Topic: Delivery

22. Your textbook recommends that when you deliver your first speech, you should make an effort to A. maintain eye contact with the audience.

B. use your voice expressively.

C. avoid distracting mannerisms.

All of these answers are correct.

Both use your voice expressively and avoid distracting mannerisms.

According to your textbook, the best way to practice a speech is to look silently over your notes until you think you know the speech well enough to deliver it in class.

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Delivery

37. Your textbook recommends that you present your first speech without advance preparation so it will sound spontaneous in class.

FALSE

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Delivery

38. Taking a moment to look at your audience and smile before you begin to speak can help you establish rapport with them.

TRUE

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Delivery

39.

FALSE

When it is your turn to speak, you should hurry to the front of the room and start talking immediately so you don't lose the audience's attention.

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Delivery

40. When you give your speech, you should try to make eye contact with your audience as much as you can.

TRUE

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Delivery

41. One of the advantages of the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it enables you to maintain eye contact with your audience.

TRUE

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Delivery

42. When you give a speech, you should try to have the same expressiveness in your voice as you have in ordinary conversation.

TRUE

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Delivery

43. Most of the nervousness a speaker feels internally is usually not visible to the audience.

TRUE

Gradable: automatic

Lucas - Chapter 04 #43 Topic: Your First Speech

44. Nervousness is normal when delivering a speech.

TRUE

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Your First Speech

45.

The three main parts of a speech are called the _____________, the ______________, and the ______________.

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Organization

46. Main points that follow a time pattern are arranged in _______________ order.

chronological

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Organization

47. A speech that covers its topic by dividing it into logical and consistent subtopics follows a _______________ pattern of organization.

topical

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Organization

48. transition

A _______________ is a sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one point and is moving on to the next.

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Connectives

49.

Extemporaneous

_______________ delivery involves practicing your speech until you know it very well without trying to memorize the exact wording you will us on the day of the speech.

Gradable: automatic

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Topic: Delivery

50. Name three techniques that your textbook suggests for developing your first speech:

Options include: Be creative in structuring your information. Make your speech mysterious or suspenseful. Describe a dangerous or fascinating experience. Use colorful, descriptive language.

Gradable: manual

Lucas - Chapter 04 #50

Topic: Your First Speech

51.

e Suppose that your first speaking assignment is to introduce your classmate Ariana. When you interview her, you learn that she competed in archery at the 2013 world championships. Explain two ways in which you might use this information as you develop your speech.

Answers will vary.

Gradable: manual

Lucas - Chapter 04 #51

Topic: Your First Speech

52.

What does your textbook recommend about each of the following aspects of your first speech: starting the speech, gesturing, eye contact.

Answers will vary.

COMM 101 Chapter 4 Quiz

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Topic: Your First Speech

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