CMST Quiz 3 ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
evidence materials used to support claims
simile A comparison using "like" or "as"
metaphor A comparison without using like or as
creditibility the quality of being trusted and believed in
extemporaneous presentation style that include preparation and practice
impromptu presentation without preparation
positive visualization A technique for reducing speaking anxiety, in which one visualizes oneself
communicating effectively in progressively challenging speaking situations.
transition words and sentences that connect ideas and main points in a speech so that
listeners can follow a speaker.
formal outline a detailed and complete outline intended to help you prepare your speech
situational communication apprehension a method of audience analysis that seeks
information about specific listeners that relates directly to a topic, speaker, and
occasion.
chronic communication apprehension Anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication encounters.
Communication apprehension is common and can be constructive.
, survey research Research that involves asking a number of people about their opinions,
preferences, actions, or beliefs relevant to a speaking topic.
systematic desensitization Teaching an individual to replace feelings of anxiety with relaxation.
visual aid An object, picture, photo, chart or other image that the audience can see
speech to inform a speech that teaches others new information, ideas, concepts, principles, or
processes in order to enhance their knowledge or understanding about
something
speech to persuade A speech intended to change listeners' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors or to
motivate listeners to action.
What are the different types of audience analysis? What 1. Demographic audience analysis: identifies features common to a group of
does each accomplish/tell you about your audience? listeners.
2. Situational audience analysis: seeks information about listeners that relates
directly to the speakers topic and purpose.
Your textbook describes three overall speech types. 1. Speech to entertain: a speech the primary goal of which is to amuse, interest, or
What are they and that are the goals of each? engage
listeners. (dinner speeches, a toast, or to make remarks at a retirement party).
2. Speech to inform: a speech, the primary goal of is to increase listeners'
understanding,
awareness, or knowledge or some topic. Your goal is to tell listeners something
they do
not know already.
3. Speech to persuade: a speech, the primary goal of is to change the listeners
attitudes,
beliefs, or behaviors or to motivate listeners to action.
What is the difference in a general and specific purpose General purpose: the broad reason for your speech and what you plan to
in a speech? accomplish for
your audience
Specific purpose: a behavioral objective or observable response that will indicate
that you
have been effective in achieving your communication goal.
What are the different types of research you can do for 1. Library & online research
your speech? 2. personal knowledge
3. interviews
4. surveys
library & online research Pros: easily accessible. You can get scholarly indexes and essays easily through
library databases.
Cons:online sources are not always credible.
personal knowledge Pros: you seem more credible having been personally involved.
Cons: your experiences may not apply to everyone so you do not want to rely
solely on this.
evidence materials used to support claims
simile A comparison using "like" or "as"
metaphor A comparison without using like or as
creditibility the quality of being trusted and believed in
extemporaneous presentation style that include preparation and practice
impromptu presentation without preparation
positive visualization A technique for reducing speaking anxiety, in which one visualizes oneself
communicating effectively in progressively challenging speaking situations.
transition words and sentences that connect ideas and main points in a speech so that
listeners can follow a speaker.
formal outline a detailed and complete outline intended to help you prepare your speech
situational communication apprehension a method of audience analysis that seeks
information about specific listeners that relates directly to a topic, speaker, and
occasion.
chronic communication apprehension Anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication encounters.
Communication apprehension is common and can be constructive.
, survey research Research that involves asking a number of people about their opinions,
preferences, actions, or beliefs relevant to a speaking topic.
systematic desensitization Teaching an individual to replace feelings of anxiety with relaxation.
visual aid An object, picture, photo, chart or other image that the audience can see
speech to inform a speech that teaches others new information, ideas, concepts, principles, or
processes in order to enhance their knowledge or understanding about
something
speech to persuade A speech intended to change listeners' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors or to
motivate listeners to action.
What are the different types of audience analysis? What 1. Demographic audience analysis: identifies features common to a group of
does each accomplish/tell you about your audience? listeners.
2. Situational audience analysis: seeks information about listeners that relates
directly to the speakers topic and purpose.
Your textbook describes three overall speech types. 1. Speech to entertain: a speech the primary goal of which is to amuse, interest, or
What are they and that are the goals of each? engage
listeners. (dinner speeches, a toast, or to make remarks at a retirement party).
2. Speech to inform: a speech, the primary goal of is to increase listeners'
understanding,
awareness, or knowledge or some topic. Your goal is to tell listeners something
they do
not know already.
3. Speech to persuade: a speech, the primary goal of is to change the listeners
attitudes,
beliefs, or behaviors or to motivate listeners to action.
What is the difference in a general and specific purpose General purpose: the broad reason for your speech and what you plan to
in a speech? accomplish for
your audience
Specific purpose: a behavioral objective or observable response that will indicate
that you
have been effective in achieving your communication goal.
What are the different types of research you can do for 1. Library & online research
your speech? 2. personal knowledge
3. interviews
4. surveys
library & online research Pros: easily accessible. You can get scholarly indexes and essays easily through
library databases.
Cons:online sources are not always credible.
personal knowledge Pros: you seem more credible having been personally involved.
Cons: your experiences may not apply to everyone so you do not want to rely
solely on this.
