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Introduction to Communication explores the fundamental principles and processes of human communication in various contexts, including interpersonal, group, organizational, and mass communication. This course examines the nature of verbal and nonverbal messages, the role of perception and culture, and the impact of technology on communication. Students will learn key theories, develop essential communication skills, and critically analyze communication practices, enabling them to become more effective and ethical communicators in both personal and professional settings.
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Public Speaking An Audience Centered Approach 9th Edition by Steven A. Beebe
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Chapter 1: Speaking With Confidence
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Q1) One way public speaking and conversation are similar is that both
A)are formal.
B)are planned.
C)are audience-centered.
D)involve more clearly defined roles.
Answer: C
Q2) Discuss three ways in which public speaking differs from conversation.
Answer: Public speaking differs from conversation in three primary ways.First,public speaking requires more preparation than conversation;a public speaker might spend hours or even days planning and practicing his or her speech before delivering it.Second,public speaking is more formal than conversation;the slang or casual language we often use in conversation is usually not appropriate for most public speaking.Finally,public speaking involves more clearly defined roles for speaker and audience than conversation;during a conversation,there is typically interaction between speaker and listener but this is not the case in public speaking.
Q3) A noisy air conditioner,a running lawnmower,and loud music are all examples of ______ that may make it difficult for audience members to hear or concentrate on a speech.
Answer: external noise
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Chapter 2: Presenting Your First Speech
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Q1) Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion
A)before you prepare any other part of your speech.
B)before the introduction,but after the conclusion.
C)after you have carefully organized the body of your talk.
D)after the introduction,but before the conclusion.
Answer: C
Q2) In a speech with the general purpose to ______,the speaker will teach,define,illustrate,clarify,or elaborate on a topic.
A)persuade
B)entertain
C)inform
D)inspire
Answer: C
Q3) The ______ is the key focus of the content of the speech. Answer: speech topic
Q4) Different cultures have radically different expectations about public speaking.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Speaking Freely and Ethically
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Q1) The Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees free speech.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Speakers who bring in false claims and tug at the emotions of the audience,instead of using sound evidence and logical arguments,are classified as _____ speakers.
A)unitary
B)unimaginative
C)uneffective
D)unethical
Answer: D
Q3) In 1989,the Supreme Court overturned a statute that made burning the United States flag illegal because
A)they found it to be a "speech act" protected by the First Amendment.
B)they believed pornography was a more important issue to consider.
C)they were persuaded by the Berkeley Free Speech movement.
D)there were not enough cases to warrant a Constitutional amendment.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Listening to Speeches
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Q1) When,as a listener,you relate what you hear to an experience that you had as a teenager,you are
A)attending.
B)selecting.
C)understanding.
D)remembering.
Q2) When listeners assign meaning and make sense of what they heard,they have _____ the message.
A)selected
B)attended
C)understood
D)remembered
Q3) If the speech teacher asked the class to "judge or discuss" the speeches given in class,what would the teacher want from the class?
A)The class would be asked to give "criticism" or constructive feedback to the speaker.
B)The class would talk about what they heard in the speeches that day.
C)The class would be asked to give "thumbs up" or "thumbs down."
D)The class would offer rhetorical strategies for future speakers.
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Chapter 5: Analyzing Your Audience
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Q1) Inferences based on demographic information may lead to faulty conclusions.
A)True
B)False
Q2) To establish ______with your audience is to identify ways in which you and your listeners are alike.
Q3) A good speaker should ethically use the information gathered in an audience analysis so that the message will be clearly understood by them.According to your text,this process is called audience
A)reception.
B)adaptation.
C)knowledge.
D)attention.
Q4) _____ status is a person's perceived importance and influence based on such factors as income,occupation,and education level.
Q5) People evaluate credibility by intentions,not by behavior.
A)True
B)False
Q6) List and explain three strategies you can use to customize your message to your audience.
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Chapter 6: Developing Your Speech
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Q1) According to your text,a combination of your central idea and a summary of your main points is known as the A)general purpose.
B)specific purpose.
C)central idea.
D)blueprint.
Q2) Speeches that you present will be either to inform,to persuade,or to entertain.This goal for your speech is knows as its A)general purpose.
B)specific purpose.
C)central idea.
D)blueprint.
Q3) "At the end of my speech,my audience will be able to list the three different types of Reggae music." This sentence is an example of a A)central idea.
B)general purpose.
C)specific purpose.
D)blueprint.
Q4) The ______ of any speech is to inform,to persuade,or to entertain.
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Chapter 7: Gathering and Using Supporting Material
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Q1) In his speech about date rape on college campuses,Ryan cites statistics from state and county law enforcement documents;then he includes statistics from incidents on his own campus.Which principle of selecting the best supporting material is Ryan using?
A)proximity
B)suitability
C)variety
D)concreteness
Q2) An _____ is a story or anecdote that provides an example of an idea,issue,or problem a speaker is discussing.
Q3) Joe is a former world weight lifter and professional body builder.He is preparing an informative speech on the abuse of steroids in physical fitness.Through his personal experiences,what quality can Joe add to the presentation of his speech?
A)motivation
B)credibility
C)satisfaction
D)persuasion
Q4) A _____ is a list of potential resources to be used in the preparation of a speech.
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Chapter 8: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech
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Q1) Deanna makes the claim in her persuasive speech that unregulated car emissions in major urban areas worldwide contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer,which contributes to global warming.Which type of organizational pattern is reflected in this example?
A)cause-effect
B)topical
C)problem-solution
D)spatial
Q2) Mandy's "save the whales" speech was very effective because she started off with some stories about whales,then she moved into facts,statistics,and sources.Which principle of support material organization did Mandy effectively use in her speech?
A)complexity
B)specificity
C)primacy
D)"soft" to "hard" evidence
Q3) Your preparation outline should be less detailed than your speaking notes.
A)True
B)False
Q4) List,explain,and provide an example of six types of signposts.
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Chapter 9: Introducing and Concluding Your Speech
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Q1) Which of the following is TRUE of making a reference to a recent event in your introduction?
A)Most audiences find this introduction tactic somewhat boring.
B)It can enhance your credibility by showing that you are knowledgeable about current affairs.
C)If you choose to use a recent event in your introduction,it must be an event that has occurred within the last week or,at the very most,month.
D)It is a risky tactic because it can confuse audience members who don't follow current affairs.
Q2) Startling an audience with the extent of a situation or problem invariably catches their attention but discourages them from listening further.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Humor,handled well,can be a wonderful attention getter.
A)True
B)False
Q4) How can a speaker use quotations effectively in a speech?
Q5) How can a speaker turn questions into an effective introduction?
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Chapter 10: Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style
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Q1) In a speech about preparing oneself for the death of a loved one,Amber made repeated reference to "Death,the unwanted stranger at the door." She hoped to create a sense of drama for her audience,while at the same time getting them to seriously consider her points.What figure of speech did Amber use in her presentation?
A)metaphor
B)simile
C)hyperbole
D)personification
Q2) The statement,"Now is the time for determination,decisiveness,and dedication" employs what linguistic device?
A)antithesis
B)alliteration
C)repetition
D)parallelism
Q3) When using stylistic devices in your speech,you should use them
A)abundantly.
B)throughout the entire speech.
C)only in the introduction.
D)to economize.
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Chapter 11: Delivering Your Speech
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Q1) When a speaker reads a speech from a written text,he/she is practicing _____ speaking.
Q2) Words such as "dint," "mornin," "gunna," and "wanna" are all examples of poor A)articulation.
B)dialect.
C)assimilation.
D)regionalisms.
Q3) Explain the four methods of speech delivery and list the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Q4) An attitude that one's own cultural approaches are superior to those of other cultures is
A)ethnocentrism. B)ethnic racism.
C)egocentrism. D)xenophobia.
Q5) When a speaker delivers a speech from a written or memorized speech outline without having memorized the exact wording of the speech,he/she is practicing _____ speaking.
Q6) When a speaker delivers a speech without advance preparation,he/she is practicing _____ speaking.
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Chapter 12: Using Presentation Aids
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of a two-dimensional presentation aid?
A)a model of the human heart
B)a puppy dog
C)a graph of population growth
D)a set of golf clubs
Q2) How can a photograph BEST be used as a presentation aid?
A)It should be passed around to the entire audience.
B)It should be copied and the copies should be handed out to the audience.
C)It should be incorporated into a presentation software program such as PowerPoint.
D)It should be put it in a large,attention-getting frame and hung prominently behind the speaker.
Q3) What advice should you follow when using animals as presentation aids?
A)Animals are the quickest way to attract audience attention.
B)Animals are never appropriate presentation aids.
C)Animals should only be used as presentation aids when speaking to audiences under the age of 18.
D)Use animals with care,if at all.
Q4) A _____ is a circular graph divided into wedges that show each part's percentage of the whole.
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Chapter 13: Speaking to Inform
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Q1) Roberto gave an informative speech about the life and artistic accomplishments of Andy Warhol.What type of informative speech did Roberto deliver?
A)a speech about ideas
B)a speech about events
C)a speech about people
D)a speech about procedures
Q2) Which of the following is an example of a speech about an object?
A)a speech about planting an organic garden
B)a speech about vintage clothing
C)a speech about legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page
D)a speech about Jungian psychology
Q3) A "speech to persuade" shares information with others to enhance their knowledge or understanding of the information,concepts,and ideas you present.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Speeches about ideas are usually less abstract than other types of speeches.
A)True
B)False
Q5) _____ is the art and science of teaching children.
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Chapter 14: Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking
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Q1) In her persuasive speech,Tiphani says the following: "So,by using these simple steps,you will save time,money,and energy." What form of persuasive appeal is this?
A)an appeal to self-esteem needs
B)a negative or guilt-based appeal
C)using cognitive dissonance
D)an appeal to positive motivation
Q2) A ______ is a good result or something that creates a positive emotional response in the listener.
A)value
B)feature
C)need
D)benefit
Q3) In the process of persuading your audience,which of the following is most difficult to change?
A)beliefs
B)values
C)emotions
D)attitudes
Q4) Define and give an example of a proposition of fact.
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Chapter 15: Using Persuasive Strategies
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Q1) Aristotle used the term ______ to refer to a persuasive argument based on logic and reason.
A)ethos
B)pathos
C)mythos
D)logos
Q2) What is a fallacy?
Q3) As a Roman teacher of public speaking,Quintilian felt that effective public speakers should be
A)polished and prepared in the speaking situation.
B)charismatic in all aspects of speaking.
C)people of good character.
D)dynamic and commanding.
Q4) A fallacy is false reasoning that occurs when someone attempts to persuade without adequate evidence or with arguments that are irrelevant or inappropriate.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain the three elements of a syllogism and give an example of each.
Q6) List and provide an example of three different types of fallacies.
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Chapter 16: Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes
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Q1) What is a malapropism? Provide a specific example.
Q2) A ______ is a public discussion during which the members of a group share responsibility by presenting a series of short speeches to an audience.
A)symposium
B)forum
C)panel discussion
D)news briefing
Q3) In a public relations presentation,the speaker should anticipate and prepare for criticism by
A)defending the position of his organization.
B)ignoring any objections and remaining positive.
C)explaining more carefully the organization's plan.
D)planning to counter objections and problems.
Q4) What Greek term is used to describe the circumstances surrounding a speech or the occasion for a speech?
A)pathos
B)ethos
C)mythos
D)kairos
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