Oral Communication Exam Solutions
Course Introduction
Oral Communication is a foundational course that focuses on the principles and practices of effective spoken communication. Students will develop skills in organizing ideas, delivering clear and engaging presentations, and adapting their message to a variety of audiences and contexts. The course covers essential topics such as verbal and nonverbal communication, listening strategies, and overcoming speech anxiety. Through individual and group activities, students gain confidence and proficiency in public speaking, persuasive communication, and interpersonal dialogue, preparing them for both academic and professional environments.
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Essentials of Public Speaking 6th Edition by Cheryl Hamilton
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Chapter 1: Public Speaking: Let's Get Started Now
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Q1) According to Aristotle,a speech dealing with matters of fact,such as legal courtroom address,would be
A)epideictic
B)forensic
C)deliberative
D)mythic
Answer: B
Q2) A public speaker sends and receives messages simultaneously.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) _______________ speeches can demonstrate how to do or make something.
Answer: Informative
Q4) _______________ provides a personal benefit that ensures continued audience attention.
Answer: Motivation
Q5) The time,place,and physical and social surroundings within which you give a speech is known as _______________.
Answer: context
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Chapter 2: Building Speaker Confidence
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Q1) Using the guidelines in the text,develop five well-worded statements you could use in applying positive imagery.
Answer: 1. "I am confident and capable in my abilities to succeed."
2. "I am surrounded by supportive and encouraging individuals who believe in my potential."
3. "I am resilient and can overcome any challenges that come my way."
4. "I am focused and determined to achieve my goals."
5. "I am grateful for the opportunities and resources that are available to me."
Q2) The mental energy that you use when you practice positive imagery has many of the same effects as
A)professional interventions.
B)therapy.
C)physical action.
D)a good night's rest.
Answer: C
Q3) Taking a public speaking course is a form of _______________ training. Answer: skills
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Chapter 3: Listening: What Speakers and Listeners Should
Know
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Q1) Audience members who are doodling,leaning forward,and making occasional direct eye contact with the speaker are exhibiting signs of _______________.
Answer: listening
Q2) In this stage of listening,listeners supply meaning to the messages that they have seen,heard,and felt.
A)interpret stage
B)respond stage
C)evaluate stage
D)receive stage
Answer: A
Q3) The goal of this stage is to assign a value judgment to a message and a speaker.
A)evaluate
B)receive
C)interpret
D)comprehend
Answer: A
Q4) The process of listening has five primary stages: receive,_______________,interpret,evaluate,and respond.
Answer: comprehend
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Chapter 4: Public Speaking: Making Ethics and Technology
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Q1) Purchasing a fully written speech from the Internet and performing it as if it were your own is an example of _________________.
Q2) Speakers are obligated to be ethical because they can _______________ other people.
Q3) Unethical behavior by professionals can lead to a loss of public confidence about all members of that profession.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In order to find out who your audience is,you will need to have _______________ skills.
Q5) How long is a typical YouTube video?
A)two minutes
B)four minutes and twelve seconds
C)fifteen minutes
D)eight minutes and six seconds
Q6) Imagine you are writing a code of ethics for your public speaking class.What three items would you want to include? Why?
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Chapter 5: Analyzing Your Audience and Selecting a Really Great Topic
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Q1) A friendly audience considers themselves objective,rational,and open to new information.
A)True
B)False
Q2) You will only gather and use information about your audience before the speech.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _______________ are guides for conduct that help us fulfill our terminal values,or our "means."
Q4) Topics that are ideal for a demonstration speech will work just as well as an informational speech.
A)True
B)False
Q5) It is best to have an extremely broad purpose statement to ensure that you can cover everything you want to during the presentation.
A)True
B)False
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Q6) A(n)_______________ is the mental acceptance that something is true even if we can't prove that it is true.
Chapter 6: Researching, Organizing, and Outlining Your Topic
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Q1) When supporting evidence in the claim pattern is presented first and leads up to the conclusion,this is a form of
A)intellectual reasoning
B)inductive reasoning
C)deductive reasoning
D)leading reasoning
Q2) Imagine a friend of yours is going to give a speech.He is uncertain whether or not to bother outlining.How might you use the three reasons outlines are so important?
Q3) Which pattern requires citation of evidence and strong supporting material to prove the existence of a relationship?
A)the topical pattern
B)the causal pattern
C)the spatial pattern
D)the chronological pattern
Q4) What are the four ways that you can establish credibility and rapport? Why is each of these important in your classroom speeches?
Q5) Discuss the major parts of an introduction.Briefly explain why each is necessary.
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Chapter 7: Interesting Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials
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Q1) A type of instance which is always brief and usually factual is a(n)_______________.
Q2) You can't prove an idea by using only instances,but __________ can add some proof to your arguments.
A)hypothetical illustrations
B)factual instances
C)detailed instances
D)brief examples
Q3) An example or illustration that is used to clarify,add interest,and (in some cases)prove a point,is called
A)an explanation.
B)an illustration.
C)a detail.
D)an instance.
Q4) There are two types of comparisons: _______________ and figurative.
Q5) List the four types of instances? Describe how to effectively use these instances in a speech.
Q6) Comparisons tend to be overused forms of proof.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Effective Delivery
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Q1) Your appearance is an element of your
A)verbal qualifications.
B)posture.
C)visual delivery.
D)emblem communication.
Q2) Ambiguous words can be unethical when used deliberately to sway an audience.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Correct pronunciation is also known as emphasis.
A)True
B)False
Q4) _______________ words are concrete rather than abstract.
Q5) Why is practicing your speech important to aid your delivery? Explain your answer.Provide suggestions for how you can practice more effectively.
Q6) _______________ words describe intangible concepts that are difficult to picture.
Q7) _______________ speeches are usually given by politicians and top-level business and professional people who often give copies of their speeches ahead of time to the media.
Q8) List and briefly explain the four reasons why word choice is important.
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Chapter 9: Informative Speaking
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Q1) The first step in preparing informative speech should be
A)research the topic.
B)determine the topic.
C)organize the main points.
D)analyze the audience.
Q2) An effective informative speech will use visual aids and present facts and relationships without distortion.
A)True
B)False
Q3) All informative speeches can be divided into two broad categories: _______________ speeches and informational speeches.
Q4) Effective speakers do all of the following EXCEPT
A)use tact,allowing the audience to retain feelings of self-worth.
B)distort facts on visual aids to prove a point.
C)avoid exaggerated or embellished facts.
D)express ideas in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.
Q5) An informative speech is one that promotes _______________ of an idea,conveys a body of related facts,or demonstrates how to do or make something.
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Chapter 10: Persuasive Speaking
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Q1) In today's world,most persuasive writers combine which types of persuasive issues? A)fact and value
B)fact and policy
C)policy and scope
D)scope and fact
Q2) Logical proof that helps you support your arguments is called A)ethos. B)pathos. C)kairos. D)logos.
Q3) The emotional needs of an audience are referred to as A)logos. B)emotos. C)ethos. D)pathos.
Q4) The ________________ justifies the evidence and shows how it supports the claim.
Q5) List the four guidelines suggested by the text for choosing a persuasive speech topic.Briefly explain why each is important.
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Q6) ________________ is communication that is intended to influence choice.
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Chapter 11: Special Occasion Speaking
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Q1) You can accurately guess what someone's preferred title is by knowing what other people like the person you are introducing prefer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A reassurance that life will continue is a typical component of a(n)______________.
Q3) What should be accomplished in a speech of introduction? Discuss some considerations you must make to deliver an effective speech of introduction.
Q4) A toast is a speech of introduction.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Though an after-dinner speech is meant to be entertaining,there is no need to keep audience members laughing constantly.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Discuss the organization of a special occasion speech.What should be included in the introduction and conclusion of special occasion speeches?
Q7) An after-dinner speech should avoid _____________ and complicated content.
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Chapter 12:Group Speaking
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Q1) Which of the following is not a helpful guideline for creating an effective group?
A)Select people who add to the cultural diversity of the group.
B)Select people who have worked with successful groups in the past.
C)Select people who are young so you get the freshest ideas.
D)Select people who like to work in groups.
Q2) An effective symposium has a chairperson.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is a group presentation format that might be used for a group presentation?
A)panel
B)symposium
C)forum
D)all of these.
Q4) Which of the following is true about people who can work effectively in groups?
A)They are more likely to succeed in today's rapidly changing job market.
B)They are more likely to fail in today's rapidly changing job market.
C)They are more likely to lose promotions because they do not stand out.
D)None of these.
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