Question | Answer | | | | | | | |
what are the ways that speakers can get feedback? | friends/colleagues for critique of your speech | evaluation forms to all your listeners | after speech have a small group share their reactions | videotape presentation | | | | |
What is a hormone, triggered by stress that stimulates "fright, flight, fright" | adrenaline | | | | | | | |
what rights Royalty-free materials affords a buyer? | right to use it in publication, speech, or video production w/o having to ask permission or pay anything extra | | | | | | | |
What question permits a broad range of responses? | open-ended question | | | | | | | |
What question requires only a short, specific response? | closed question | | | | | | | |
What question is designed to stimulate elaboration after the initial question? | follow-up question | | | | | | | |
A device that alerts listeners to important points | spotlight | | | | | | | |
A concise review of material covered during the body of speech | internal summary | | | | | | | |
an explicit statement of the place that a speaker has reached | signpost | | | | | | | |
a transitional device that links what went before with the next part of the speech | bridge | | | | | | | |
what term does the text use for evidence that illustrates or substantiates a point? | support material | | | | | | | |
which part of the speech do many experienced speakers recommend that you create first? | the body | | | | | | | |
an instance that seems to illustrate a point | example | | | | | | | |
a description that evokes a lifelike picture within the mind of the listener | vivid image | | | | | | | |
showing how two or more items are alike | comparison | | | | | | | |
showing how two or more items are different | contrast | | | | | | | |
resemblance in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar | analogy | | | | | | | |
a story that illustrates a point | narrative | | | | | | | |
numerical facts assembled to present significant information about a subject | statistics | | | | | | | |
statement by acknowledge person | testimony | | | | | | | |
what is adjusting one's material & delivery to meet listener's needs? | adaptation | | | | | | | |
what is to restate material, using different to words? | paraphrase | | | | | | | |
what is the main advantage of using testimony from a reputable source? | instant credibility | | | | | | | |
what is an act, word, or object that is forbidden on grounds of morality or taste? | taboo | | | | | | | |
subject of a speech | topic | | | | | | | |
the broad objective of a speech | general purpose | | | | | | | |
the precise goal that a speaker wants to achieve | specific purpose | | | | | | | |
criteria for high-quality information | factual | reliable | well-supported | current | verifiable | fair | comprehensive | |
what is pretending to listen; tuning speakers out | fake-listening | | | | | | | |
steps in the speech communication process | speaker | message | channel | listener | feedback | interference | situation | |
the originator of a message sent to a listener | speaker | | | | | | | |
the receiver of the speaker's message | listener | | | | | | | |
whatever is communicated verbally and nonverbally to the listener | message | | | | | | | |
the pathway used to transmit a message | channel | | | | | | | |
verbal and nonverbal responses made by a listener to a speaker | feedback | | | | | | | |
anything that obstructs accurate communication of a message | interference | | | | | | | |
the setting in which communication takes place | situation | | | | | | | |
your neighbor's German Shepherd barks whenever someone shouts a command in German at him. A friend's German Shepherd has a knowing look whenever she hears German being spoken. If you conclude (without doing further research)..you are making which mistake? | a.accepting a claim based soley on anecdotes | | | | | | | |
when you ask a question of a listener (to break the monotony of a long presentation), which technique should you use? | ask a question to on individual of audience | | | | | | | |
when are pauses unacceptable in a speech | when used as fillers? | | | | | | | |
interference that arises outside the listener: coughing, baby crying, ect | external | | | | | | | |
interference comes from within the listener: daydreaming, worrying | internal | | | | | | | |
interference occurs when the speaker uses unfamiliar words; wears bizzare clothing | speaker-generated | | | | | | | |
the setting in which communication takes place; time of day | situational | | | | | | | |
what is generating many ideas quickly and uncritically | brainstorming | | | | | | | |
who is a specialist in information retrieval | reference librarian | | | | | | | |
what should you include in an outline? | title | purpose and central idea | intro & conclusion | body | transitions | bibliography | visual aids | |
what are some disadvantages to using a full sheet of paper for speaking notes? | many speakers succomb to the temptation of copious notes which harms them in speech- too little eye contact too much looking at notes | a full sheet of paper can a speaker's eyes to glide over key points because the "map" is so large | if sheet is handheld due to no lectern, it tends to shake and rustle distracting listeners | harder to make corrections on paper than notecards | | | | |
what is judging other cultures as inferior to one's own culture | ethnocentrism | | | | | | | |
why should we not have hidden objectives in a speech? | eliminate ulterior purposes that make is self-centered and insensitive to our listeners' needs? | | | | | | | |
what are you required to do if you want to reproduc a U.S. Weather Bureau pamphlet on how to protect oneself in tornado? | nothing; source is federal gov and not copyrighted' no permission/fee needed | | | | | | | |
what are different types of support materials? | definition | vivid image | examples | narrative (hypothetical) | comparison/contrast | analogy | testimony | statistics |
what are the main goals of the introduction of your speech | capture & hold audience interest/attention | prepare listeners for the body of the speech | | | | | | |
list the pitfalls you need to avoid when asking questions. | avoid questions that can fizzle | don't drag out suspense | never ask embarrassing or personal questions | don't divide audience into camps w/ loaded questions | don't expect universal participation for over-response questions | make sure audience understands whether or not question is overt-response or rhetorical | | |
an arrangement of information that explores a problem and then offers a solution | problem-solution | | | | | | | |
a scheme that links outcomes (effects) and the reasons for them (causes) | cause-effect | | | | | | | |
an arrangement of information in terms of physical space, such as top to bottom | spatial | | | | | | | |
an arrangement of information in a time sequence | chronological | | | | | | | |
list of websites categorized by subject | subject directory | | | | | | | |
the key concept of a speech | central idea | | | | | | | |
what are the techniques for evaluating speeches | establishing criteria | listen objectively | take notes | concentrate on one criterion at a time | look for both positive & negative aspects | give positive comments first | couple negative comments w/ positive alternatives | ignore nervousness and be specific |