sophia public speaking unit 1Questions and Answers
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Which of the following is an example of a physical contextual
... [Show More] factor that Jessica should consider when preparing for her speech to the school board?
CONCEPT
Physical Context
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Anna was nervous when she proceeded to the conclusion of her speech. She could tell that the judge had lost interest in her argument. She threw down her note cards and decided that it was time to tell the truth.
Anna used the last two minutes of her allotted time to point out the stupidity of her opponent's position. She told the judge that only a fool would consider that position to be valid. When she was done, Anna felt that she had done her best to win the round. She was shocked to learn that she had not.
Unfortunately, Anna failed to , which made it difficult for her audience to connect with her message.
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use non-abusive language
CONCEPT
Best Practices in Public Speaking Rules to Follow When Speaking
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As James prepared his speech, he made sure to stay on-topic and write a well-organized speech.
James remembered the public speaking best practice of .
CONCEPT
Rules to Follow When Speaking Best Practices in Public Speaking
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Speakers want to make well-organized speeches, to keep their audiences engaged. When developing a speech, a speaker must select a topic, a purpose, and a thesis. You should always make sure that your topic is manageable.
It is important to identify the subtopics that are related to the general topic. This is known as .
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determining areas of interest
CONCEPT
Scoping your Topic Brainstorming
Your Areas of Interest Specific Purpose of a Speech
Defining the Thesis
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Which scenario is the best example of culture getting in the way of effective listening?
CONCEPT
Causes of Poor Listening
Be an Open-Minded Listener Culture
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A speaker decides to use a particular cartoon as an example after speaking with two students who wear t-shirts bearing an image of that cartoon.
This is an example of using to solicit information from an audience.
questionnaires
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direct observation
CONCEPT
Solicit Information
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Janet was unhappy about how her presentation to the 8th graders of Jefferson Junior High had gone. She knew beforehand that it would be uncomfortable for her to talk about sex education, but she didn’t expect half of the boys in the audience to giggle continuously while she showed slides on the female reproductive system. She decided to make some adjustments to her presentation before speaking at St. Xavier next week.
In this example, Janet failed to account for when considering her audience.
CONCEPT
Context of Culture and Gender Audience
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Determine which of the following views on public speaking would be attributed to Aristotle.
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Argued that reason and morality are essential to communication
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Believed that there are three ways to persuade someone: logos, ethos, and pathos
CONCEPT
History of Public Speaking
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Max and his business partner, Jolee, are about to open a second restaurant.
Which speech below is a special occasion speech?
CONCEPT
Speeches for Special Occasions Persuasive Speeches
Informative Speeches
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Which of the following is an example of an informative speech?
Alex shares a touching memory about his father at his memorial service.
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Helen gives a speech at a PTA meeting about why the school should implement a uniform policy.
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Maya is about to present a speech about the newspaper club’s story selection process.
CONCEPT
Speeches for Special Occasions
Informative Speeches Persuasive Speeches
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Which of the following scenarios describes an effective way to give criticism?
CONCEPT
Giving Effective Criticism
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John is taking an accounting class at the local community college. The course targets small-business owners and offers students the option to watch prerecorded videos of the instructor delivering a lecture on their own time.
The lectures represent an example of .
co-located audience communication
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synchronous communication
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face-to-face communication
CONCEPT
Channel
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Laykin was nervous about speaking to the Columbia School Board. She knew that it would be difficult to convince them to provide more funding for music education, but she also knew that the band depended on her to get them new uniforms.
Which of the following circumstances describes an environmental context that will affect Laykin's speech?
CONCEPT
Situational and Environmental Context
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Which of the following speeches is primarily meant to inform?
A restaurant owner argues the importance of using local produce.
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A mother convinces her children about the benefits of eating vegetables and why they shouldn't complain each night at dinner.
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A principal tells a heart-warming story about the teacher who is about to receive the teacher-of-the-year award.
CONCEPT
General Purpose
Specific Purpose of a Speech
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Andrea is nervous about presenting her research findings at the local steel- worker’s union meeting. She knows that her information will be appreciated, but she wants to make sure that her speech is well received too.
Although she included stories provided by men she met while conducting her research, she knows that the union has female members too. She revises her speech, using more inclusive language.
In the situation above, Andrea attempts to account for in her speech.
CONCEPT
Age
Gender (audience) Religion
Culture, Ethnicity, and Race Group Membership
Education
Sexual Orientation
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Which of the following situations represents the actions of an unethical speaker?
CONCEPT
The Importance of Studying Ethics Rules to Follow When Speaking
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Shane recently read an article that explains how to prevent children from spending too much time interacting with online entertainment and social networks. A few days later, Shane refuses to buy his son a new cell phone, explaining his decision by using words and phrases similar to the ones he read in the article.
Shane engaged in the act of when he explained to his son why he could not get a new cell phone.
CONCEPT
Listening and Critical Thinking The Importance of Listening
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Mandy finished watching her student, James, make a speech about the research on which they had worked all summer. When James finished, Mandy told him that just listing sources at the end of the speech was ineffective.
She was tired of trying to help James, and didn't care whether he improved, but she thought that she should tell him something.
Mandy’s feedback was not effective criticism because it was not
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CONCEPT
Giving Effective Criticism
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Select the action that represents the remembering phase of the listening process.
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A boy tells his friend that his behavior resembles that of a character from a novel he read last year.
CONCEPT
The Remembering Stage
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Janet squirmed in her chair as the school board candidate presented his agenda. She had been sitting all day, and her chair was aggravating her lower back pain.
This is an example of leading to poor listening.
CONCEPT
Be a Serious Listener Causes of Poor Listening
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Which of the following statements represents the purpose of a speech?
CONCEPT
General Purpose Defining the Thesis
The Importance of Choosing a Good Topic
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Lillian was working when Mike entered her office in tears. He told her about the death of his dog, and how devastated his whole family is.
Which situation best fits the responding stage of the listening process?
CONCEPT
The Responding Stage The Evaluating Stage The Understanding Stage
The Receiving Stage
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Jennifer was on a mission. She was passionate about the message she planned to deliver when she made her graduation speech. However, she didn't know that her speech would be live-streamed on social media.
Later that evening, after delivering her speech, Jennifer logged on to her social media account. She saw that her speech had been shared and viewed by over 3,000 people. Reading the encouraging comments that had been posted, and realizing how many people - people she didn’t know - had acknowledged her call to action, made her feel great.
This experience shows how Jennifer benefited from
through public speaking.
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external influence
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networking
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professional advancement
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