Praxis 2 Speech Communication Praxis
Practice Test Review 2023
Brainstorming is a technique developed by Alex Osborn that is designed to produce
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imaginative approaches to a specific problem. Which of the following is a basic rule
inherent in the successful use of brainstorming? - ANS-Criticism of ideas is not allowed
Which of the following is true of Lincoln-Douglas debates? - ANS-They are debates
between two individuals
Groups that are characterized by frequent interaction and positive reinforcement are
best described as - ANS-cohesive
Acculturation refers to the process whereby individuals - ANS-become socialized into a
culture
After a script has been written, plans for a film or television production are usually
developed through the use of - ANS-storyboards
In a theatrical production, the person referred to as the audience of one is the - ANSdirector
A student who experiences communication apprehension could benefit from using
which of the following techniques? - ANS-Focusing attention on the audience and away
from self to channel nervous energy
Informing, expressing, imagining, ritualizing, and persuading are competencies
indicative of which of the following approaches to communication curriculum design? -
ANS-Functional
In policy debate, if the negative team argues that the affirmative team's plan does not fit
within the resolution, the negative team is using which of the following debate
arguments? - ANS-Topicality
One positive outcome of disagreement during small-group problem solving is that -
ANS-creative tension produces a better decision
Which three of the following interpersonal communication tactics are intended to avoid
face-threatening situations? - ANS-1. Changing a humiliating topic
2. Pretending not to notice when a degrading statement is made
3. Conveying complaints
Which of the following uses the bandwagon advertising technique? - ANS-Everybody
eats at Joe's.
Imagery that appeals to the motor sense, specifically to the tensing and relaxing of
muscles, is referred to as - ANS-kinesthetic
During a speech in class, a student recounts that the actor James Dean once competed
in a national speech tournament but did not advance to the finals because he exceeded
the time limit. The student is using the story as which of the following supporting
materials? - ANS-Anecdote
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the National Communication
Association's "K-12 Speaking, Listening, and Media Literacy Standards and
Competency Statements"? - ANS-To provide direction for curriculum development for
those teaching communication from kindergarten through twelfth grade
Which of the following management strategies is designed to give a win-win solution? -
ANS-Collaborating
Conflicts that arise from relationships, roles, or personal goals are categorized as -
ANS-affective
A speaker addressing a hostile audience can be most persuasive by using which of the
following? - ANS-Statistics
A speech reviewing the history of nuclear energy production in the United States is most
likely to be given for which of the following purposes? - ANS-To inform
Which four of the following principles should a teacher follow when giving feedback on
student speeches? - ANS-B. Be specific
C. Be sensitive
D. Be descriptive
E. Be timely
Which of the following lists the three major elements of a problem? - ANS-A goal,
barriers to that goal, and approaches to the barriers
To develop a strong vocal production, it is first necessary to control - ANS-breathing
Which of the following defines a share in radio? - ANS-The ratio of listeners to a
particular station to the total number of radio listeners in the market
At a forensics tournament, the term "double entry" means - ANS-participating in two
events
Experts on conflict believe that conflict is best resolved when people create a supportive
environment. Which of the following behaviors is most likely to create a supportive
environment? - ANS-Spontaneity
Which of the following is true of most elite press? - ANS-The elite press influences
public policy by drawing attention to certain issues.
When should audience-centered speakers consider the audience? - ANS-Throughout
the entire process of speech preparation and delivery
Which three of the following are factors in demographic audience analysis? - ANS-1.
Gender ratio of the audience
2. Age of the audience
3. Educational level of the audience
Which of the following is an important point that teachers should convey to their
students about the ethics surrounding blogging? - ANS-Bloggers are rarely held to the
same editorial scrutiny as journalists.
Many researchers have studied the role of mass media in the development of social
capital, or the relative richness of social relationships in a community. Generally
speaking, this research argues which of the following about
television viewing among citizens? - ANS-It detracts from social capital by reducing
face-to-face interaction.
Which of the following terms best describes statements between partners in a
relationship such as "When I'm with you, I feel relaxed and happy" and "I'm the person
who makes decisions in this relationship"? - ANS-Relational Messages
Which of the following actions does the gatekeeper perform in a small group? - ANSControlling channels of communication and the flow of information
Which four of the following are functions of a course syllabus? - ANS-1. To inform
students of the scope of the work
2. To identify the sequence the work will follow
3. To describe the tasks by which success will be determined
4. To identify the goals and objectives of the course
In communications to a large audience, how do the written style and oral style of
language differ? - ANS-Oral style is more personal than written style.
Which of the following is an example of mindful listening? - ANS-Trying to understand
fully what another person is expressing, without imposing one's own thoughts and
feelings
When a nonverbal cue contradicts an accompanying verbal message, people normally
believe - ANS-the nonverbal cue
To present a film character as larger-than-life, which of the following techniques for
filming the actor is most appropriate? - ANS-Locating the camera below the actor
According to Aristotle, tragedy is supposed to produce an emotional cleansing called -
ANS-catharsis
In policy debate, the belief that the status quo is adequate unless the affirmative team
proves that a change is necessary is called - ANS-presumption
Group discussions can often be dominated by one participant who speaks excessively.
To facilitate discussion in such a situation, the most effective strategy is for the leader to
- ANS-acknowledge the speaker's point of view and ask for other opinions from the
group
The purpose of a eulogy is to - ANS-pay tribute to someone who has died
Which of the following is the best guideline for using gestures effectively? - ANSGestures should be appropriate to the verbal context of the speech.
Zach prepares to give his final exam speech in class by telling himself, "You can do
this." This self-talk is best described by which type of communication? - ANSIntrapersonal
A group using the program evaluation and review technique PERT will - ANSsystematically implement a decision by determining steps and establishing a time for
each step
Which four of the following practices are considered important when preparing a
manuscript for an oral interpretation? - ANS-1. Typing up a performance version of the
manuscript instead of reading from the source material
2. Holding the script at a height that allows for eye contact and reading
3. Breaking pages in unique places to emphasize meaning and script sections
4. Practicing enough that the reader can look away from the manuscript often
If a director asks an actor to open up, which of the following does the director want the
actor to do? - ANS-Turn his or her body to face the audience more directly
An original oratory is generally considered to be which of the following types of
speeches? - ANS-Persuasive
Which of the following best describes androgynous individuals? - ANS-They exhibit
qualities associated with both masculinity and femininity.
Describing relationships as "stormy," "battlegrounds," or "prisons" exemplifies the use of
relational - ANS-metaphors
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