STC 135 Final Exam
As she considers her audience, she begins to divide them into a series of subgroups or
"target populations." Simone's approach to her audience is called: - ANS-Audience
segmentation
The study of observable characteristics in groups of people is called -
ANS-demographic analysis
Why might speakers want to use statistics in their speeches? - ANS--to isolate parts of
the problem
-to show aspects of a problem caused by separate factors
-to indicate scope or size
-to point out trends
Which of the following statements about the functions of supporting material are true? -
ANS-Supporting material usually enhance the speaker's credibility
According to your text, which of the following requirements should a good outline meet?
- ANS-use parallel structure
Which of the following are techniques a speaker should use in order to create
associative coherence? - ANS-signposts, forecasts, summaries
Which of the following is not a speech-centered pattern of organization? - ANS-Inquiry
Which of the following is not an audience centered pattern of organization? -
ANS-Causal
According to your text, an effective conclusion should serve which of the following
purposes? - ANS--create a sense of closure
-reinforce the message
-complete emotional relationship w audience
Which of the following are approaches that can be used in both introductions and
conclusions? - ANS-using quotations & illustrations
, Which of the following are characteristics of Walter Ong's conception of orality? -
ANS--speech is integrative, redundant, concrete
Your text describes five basic elements of the interactive, speech-making process. They
are: - ANS-Context, feedback, message, listener, speaker
Which of the following are speaking implications of moral frames or shared values? -
ANS--find moral frame you share with your listeners
-you must be true to what you believe
What is created when the topic is combined with the general purpose? - ANS-Specific
purpose
Which of the following are practical tips from the text for communicating confidently? -
ANS-Look at your listeners & remember to breathe
The physiological process a speaker experiences when adrenaline prepares the body to
fight or flee by increasing heart rate, breathing rate and muscle tension is typically
referred to as: - ANS-glossophobia, stage fright or speech anxiety
The phenomenon whereas a person is highly anxious, and it becomes a persistent part
of their personality, is referred to as: - ANS-Trait anxiety
Which of the following can you do during you speech to help control your anxiety? -
ANS-think about talking to individuals
Which of the following are the three essential aspects of listening for comprehension? -
ANS-ideas, structure and supporting material
Is sufficient evidence offered? Is the speaker adequately prepared? How is the situation
affecting my reception of the speech? These are all questions related to: - ANS-Critical
listening
Your upcoming Pechakucha speech related to the Entitled Opinions episode best fits
which type of informative speech? - ANS-explanation
Your upcoming video-recorded "how-to tutorial" best fits which type of informative
speech? - ANS-Demonstration
As she considers her audience, she begins to divide them into a series of subgroups or
"target populations." Simone's approach to her audience is called: - ANS-Audience
segmentation
The study of observable characteristics in groups of people is called -
ANS-demographic analysis
Why might speakers want to use statistics in their speeches? - ANS--to isolate parts of
the problem
-to show aspects of a problem caused by separate factors
-to indicate scope or size
-to point out trends
Which of the following statements about the functions of supporting material are true? -
ANS-Supporting material usually enhance the speaker's credibility
According to your text, which of the following requirements should a good outline meet?
- ANS-use parallel structure
Which of the following are techniques a speaker should use in order to create
associative coherence? - ANS-signposts, forecasts, summaries
Which of the following is not a speech-centered pattern of organization? - ANS-Inquiry
Which of the following is not an audience centered pattern of organization? -
ANS-Causal
According to your text, an effective conclusion should serve which of the following
purposes? - ANS--create a sense of closure
-reinforce the message
-complete emotional relationship w audience
Which of the following are approaches that can be used in both introductions and
conclusions? - ANS-using quotations & illustrations
, Which of the following are characteristics of Walter Ong's conception of orality? -
ANS--speech is integrative, redundant, concrete
Your text describes five basic elements of the interactive, speech-making process. They
are: - ANS-Context, feedback, message, listener, speaker
Which of the following are speaking implications of moral frames or shared values? -
ANS--find moral frame you share with your listeners
-you must be true to what you believe
What is created when the topic is combined with the general purpose? - ANS-Specific
purpose
Which of the following are practical tips from the text for communicating confidently? -
ANS-Look at your listeners & remember to breathe
The physiological process a speaker experiences when adrenaline prepares the body to
fight or flee by increasing heart rate, breathing rate and muscle tension is typically
referred to as: - ANS-glossophobia, stage fright or speech anxiety
The phenomenon whereas a person is highly anxious, and it becomes a persistent part
of their personality, is referred to as: - ANS-Trait anxiety
Which of the following can you do during you speech to help control your anxiety? -
ANS-think about talking to individuals
Which of the following are the three essential aspects of listening for comprehension? -
ANS-ideas, structure and supporting material
Is sufficient evidence offered? Is the speaker adequately prepared? How is the situation
affecting my reception of the speech? These are all questions related to: - ANS-Critical
listening
Your upcoming Pechakucha speech related to the Entitled Opinions episode best fits
which type of informative speech? - ANS-explanation
Your upcoming video-recorded "how-to tutorial" best fits which type of informative
speech? - ANS-Demonstration
