Public Speaking Sophia

Public Speaking Sophia Unit_1_Milestone. Which scenario is the best example of culture getting in the way of effective communication? The music that Andrew used in his presentation was too loud for the conference room. Andrew told jokes to increase audience engagement. Andrew wore a suit and tie while making his speech, but his audience was in shorts and t-shirts. Andrew's examples were primarily geared towards the women in the audience. CONCEPT Culture Be an Open-Minded Listener Causes of Poor Listening Report an issue with this question 2 Sandra, a school gym teacher, is preparing to speak at the opening of a children's playground. Sandra knows that the whole town is invited and that the school children will be very excited to use the new playground. After determining the probable perspectives and interests of her audience, Sandra adds slang to her speech, and encourages the audience to text their friends about the event. In the situation above, Sandra attempted to account for (A) ethnicity when preparing her speech. Move the terms into the correct blanks A3/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome ethnicity age gender group membership CONCEPT Age Group Membership Religion Culture, Ethnicity, and Race Gender (audience) Sexual Orientation Education Report an issue with this question 3 Select the example in which cultural differences between the speaker and the audience may affect communication. A presenter at a conference for addressing climate change wears an elaborate dress as part of a custom, drawing the attention of the crowd. A software entrepreneur describes all of the uses men could find for a new cell phone during a product unveiling. A teacher realizes that many of his students cannot follow his plan for a class because they do not own or have access to laptops. A boss waits until late in the work day to deliver a speech to his staff members, and as a result, many of them are distracted. CONCEPT Context of Culture and Gender Audience Report an issue with this question 4 When soliciting information, sometimes a speaker will (A) use direct observation , which enables him or her to ask questions that can tailor the information received in real time. Move the terms into the correct blanks A use direct observation use a Likert-type scale issue a questionnaire conduct an interview CONCEPT3/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome Solicit Information Report an issue with this question 5 Determine which of the following speeches is primarily meant to persuade. An actor at a fundraiser asserts why a politician is worth donating money to. A union leader toasts his predecessor at a retirement dinner. A police chief describes a number of security precautions that will be in effect during a blackout. An executive of an advertising agency describes the effects of a corporate restructuring plan. CONCEPT General Purpose Specific Purpose of a Speech Report an issue with this question 6 Which of the following is an example of a physical contextual factor that Jessica should consider when preparing for her speech to the school board? Jessica has given this speech previously, to other school boards in other states. The school board meeting provides a dinner for its members immediately before the meeting. Jessica didn’t have time to dry-clean her suit and will have to wear a long skirt instead. One member of the school board lives down the street from Jessica. CONCEPT Physical Context Report an issue with this question 73/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome Albert was recently hired on to the marketing team at a software company. During his first speech at work, he proposed a number of changes to the marketing budget. One of his supervisors was impressed and introduced him to several other executives. This experience shows how Albert benefited from (A) Networking through public speaking. Move the terms into the correct blanks A Critical Thinking Personal Satisfaction External Influence Networking CONCEPT Personal Benefits of Public Speaking External Benefits: Influence the World Around You Career Benefits: Advancement Report an issue with this question 8 Nate resented the pro-free-trade stance of the assembly speaker, and tuned out much of the main argument of her speech. This situation is an example of (A) confirmation bias leading to poor listening. Move the terms into the correct blanks A low concentration focusing on style, not substance lack of prioritization confirmation bias CONCEPT Causes of Poor Listening Be a Serious Listener Report an issue with this question 9 Rodrigo was eager to make a presentation on the benefits of improvisation in the workplace. When he arrived in the conference room he realized that seven bankers would attend the presentation via computer conferencing from offices in other states. This presentation provides an example of (A) Co-Located Audience Communication . Move the terms into the correct blanks A In-Person Communication Synchronous Communication Co-Located Audience Communication Asynchronous Communication CONCEPT Channel Report an issue with this question 10 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,3/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome and explained how to do it better next time. 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 (A) positive . Move the terms into the correct blanks A relevant specific objective positive CONCEPT Giving Effective Criticism Report an issue with this question 11 Issac had reached his limit. He was frustrated by his political opponent's behavior, and decided to use the opening paragraph of his next speech to attack him. He reminded the audience of the obscene things his opponent had said, and suggested that anyone with that dirty a mouth could go straight to you-know-where. Unfortunately, because Issac was not (A) open-minded , he lost credibility as a speaker. Move the terms into the correct blanks A professional open-minded honest organized CONCEPT Rules to Follow When Speaking Report an issue with this question 12 Which of the following actions best fits the remembering stage of the listening process? A husband shuts the door so their daughter can’t hear them fighting. A husband tells his wife that her frustration with their child is similar to how his mother used to get upset with him. A husband realizes that his wife’s frustration can be attributed to the fact that she had a bad day at work. A husband listens to his wife express her frustration with their daughter. CONCEPT The Remembering Stage3/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome Report an issue with this question 13 Which of the statements about public speaking most closely matches the views of Francis Bacon? Argued that the purpose of public speaking is to convince someone of something. Thought that public speaking is inherently moral. Believed that delivery and style are more important than what was being said. Thought that communication facilitates the journey to truth. CONCEPT History of Public Speaking Report an issue with this question 14 Lara was halfway through her speech when she realized that her references to 1980s musical groups had not been understood by her fifth-grade listeners. She decided to use the current number-one boy band in her next example. When she did, almost all of the students laughed along with her. Lara remembered the public speaking best practice of (A) analyzing the audience . Move the terms into the correct blanks A analyzing the audience maintaining eye contact focusing on the thesis dressing professionally CONCEPT Best Practices in Public Speaking Rules to Follow When Speaking Report an issue with this question 15 Max and his business partner, Jolee, are about to open a second restaurant. Which speech below is a special occasion speech? Max asks all employees to spend a few hours on Saturday hanging up posters advertising the opening of their new restaurant.3/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome Max asks all of their employees to raise their glasses as he describes how proud he is of the work they have done, and the adventures involved in opening a new restaurant. Max asks all employees to listen to a speech about the new roles and responsibilities they will take on with the opening of the new restaurant. Max asked the employees to suggest names for the new restaurant. He meets with everyone to suggest the name he believes is best. CONCEPT Speeches for Special Occasions Persuasive Speeches Informative Speeches Report an issue with this question 16 Alec was happy to present his most recent research findings at his department’s annual conference. Jane, who had been working on similar research (research that had helped Alec to make some of his findings), attended the conference. She was in the audience when Alec made his presentation. Determine which of the following circumstances describes an environmental context that will affect Alec's speech. Alec realized that some of his research could be interpreted in different ways than he originally thought. Jane felt that she hadn't been given enough credit for the ways in which her findings supported Alec’s research. Alec told a joke at the start of his presentation that didn’t go over as well as he had hoped. Twice the number of people expected attended the presentation, so it was moved to a larger room. CONCEPT Situational and Environmental Context Report an issue with this question 17 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.3/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome 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 (A) use non-abusive language , which made it difficult for her audience to connect with her message. Move the terms into the correct blanks A fully prepare use non-abusive language dress appropriately be honest CONCEPT Best Practices in Public Speaking Rules to Follow When Speaking Report an issue with this question 18 Anna was pouting in bed again. Mike had tried to get his daughter to brush her teeth before going to bed, but she refused. Finally, he recalled what Timmy the Toothbrush said on Anna’s favorite show that morning. Mike went into her bedroom and, in his best Timmy the Toothbrush voice, said, “Brush those teeth, don’t miss even one, a clean mouth makes us healthy, and then we all can have fun.” Mike was engaged in the act of (A) paraphrasing when he reminded his daughter about the benefits of brushing her teeth. Move the terms into the correct blanks A remembering reflecting repeating paraphrasing CONCEPT Listening and Critical Thinking The Importance of Listening Report an issue with this question 19 Which of the follow scenarios describes an effective way to provide criticism? Encouraging speakers to identify ways in which they should change Reminding the speaker that he or she is wrong Beginning criticism with “I feel…” Focusing on personal flaws, so that the speaker knows how he or she should change3/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome CONCEPT Giving Effective Criticism Report an issue with this question 20 Which of the following speeches is an example of a special occasion speech? A school nurse lectures students about the benefits of reducing soda and potato-chip consumption. An executive explains a corporate restructuring plan to the members of her staff after a merger. A scientist tells the audience at an annual professional gathering why cutting emissions is critical for the environment. A father delivers a toast to his daughter during her wedding ceremony. CONCEPT Speeches for Special Occasions Persuasive Speeches Informative Speeches Report an issue with this question 21 In a speech to third grade students about the benefits of wearing sunscreen, the speaker takes time to explain what SPF means. This is an example of the speaker taking (A) audience knowledge into account. Move the terms into the correct blanks A audience psychology physical context personal attitude audience knowledge CONCEPT Physical Context Overall Psychology of Your Audience Knowledge of the Audience about your topic Report an issue with this question 22 Mitch is the vice principal of an elementary school. A monthly assembly is approaching, and it is normal for the staff of the school to give advisory speeches at such assemblies. Mitch is scheduled to give a persuasive speech3/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome at this gathering, and he is trying to determine what subject he wants to discuss. He remembers reading a recent article about the amount of time children spend online and decides to address this in his speech. Which of the following statements represents the topic of Mitch's speech? The risks of too much social media. Communicating via social networks can lead to depression and loneliness. Convince children to spend more time outside away from computer screens. Elementary school children spend an average of 3 hours per day online. CONCEPT The Importance of Choosing a Good Topic Defining the Thesis General Purpose Report an issue with this question 23 Speakers want well-organized speeches in order to keep their audiences engaged. When developing a speech, a speaker must select a topic, a purpose, and a thesis. In order to come up with a topic for a speech, a speaker can try (A) defining a thesis , a method of problem solving in which individuals or group members contribute ideas quickly and spontaneously. Move the terms into the correct blanks A defining a thesis scoping brainstorming determining areas of interest CONCEPT Brainstorming Your Areas of Interest Scoping your Topic Specific Purpose of a Speech Defining the Thesis Report an issue with this question 24 Kelly spent the last ten minutes screaming at Jackson about how angry she is that Issac jammed the copier. Which action, by Jackson, best fits the evaluating stage of the listening process.3/27/2019 Sophia :: Welcome Jackson recalls that this is not the first time Kelly has been upset by the copier being broken. Jackson nods his head to show support for Kelly’s frustration. Jackson takes a few steps back as Kelly’s voice starts to ring in his ears. Jackson determines that Kelly is reacting this way, in part, because she was up all night with a sick child. CONCEPT The Evaluating Stage The Responding Stage The Receiving Stage The Understanding Stage Report an issue with this question 25 Which of the following situations represents the actions of an unethical speaker? In her speech, Martha mentions that she once consulted for the politician she is now endorsing. Doug introduces himself as an financial advisor and informs his audience that he will be getting a cut of any insurance policy sales. Dana informs the town council about the negative effects her proposed tax cuts will have. Melissa says that multiple testers love the new software she is explaining even though it has not been tested. CONCEPT The Importance of Studying Ethics Rules to Follow When Speaking