Public Speaking
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Course Introduction
Public Speaking is designed to equip students with the essential skills and confidence necessary for effective oral communication in public settings. The course covers the fundamentals of speech preparation, organization, and delivery, focusing on overcoming speech anxiety, engaging diverse audiences, and mastering verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. Through a combination of theory and extensive practice, students will learn to craft persuasive, informative, and special occasion speeches, while also developing critical listening and constructive feedback abilities. The course encourages active participation and fosters a supportive environment for personal and professional growth as a communicator.
Recommended Textbook Invitation to Human Communication 1st Edition by Cindy Griffin
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Chapter 1: Foundations of Communication
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Q1) The statement "I'm happy to attend the graduation ceremony with you" communicates both content and relational message.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The semantic triangle of meaning helps us understand the ways people use symbols and attaching meaning to those symbols.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Empathy is feeling sorry or pity for another.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Feedback consists solely of nonverbal signals given by the audience to the speaker. A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Communication, Perception, and the Self
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Q1) Andrea describes herself as a "heterosexual, female, Latina, and first generation college student." This description refers to Andrea's __________.
A)standpoint
B)self-esteem
C)reflected appraisal
D)facework
Answer: A
Q2) The speed at which tasks are accomplished is bound by cultural influences.While many cultures value getting things done quickly, other cultures value taking time to relax and enjoy life at a slower pace.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Some research suggests that initial opinions, or "first impressions," are formed within as little as three seconds of meeting someone.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Nonverbal Communication
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Q1) The way humans organize and structure time is called __________.
A)proxemics
B)paralinguistics
C)haptics
D)chronemics
Answer: D
Q2) The codes of chronemics, olfactics, and haptics are part of the invisible communication system.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) In the United States middle class, Caucasian women tend to smile more than African American women.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Technology does not influence our ability to understand nonverbal codes.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Communication
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Q1) Which of the following is not part of the semantic triangle of meaning?
A)symbol
B)referent
C)object
D)reference
Q2) Which of the following is not part of the four common strategies used to maintain long distance relationships, particularly when one partner is deployed?
A)to talk about the events and news from the day
B)to avoid discussing negative topics
C)to express affection
D)to avoid talking about future plans
Q3) Denotative meanings are the literal, or commonly accepted, meaning of a word.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Men interrupt conversations more often than women.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Phonology refers to the meanings of specific words.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Language
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Q1) When we listen to the stories of injustice, we have the ability to recognize how we can act to improve the lives of those who are experiencing hardship or injustice.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Anything that stops or hinders a listener from receiving a message is called
A)pseudolistening
B)selective listening
C)listening interference
D)defensive listening
Q3) There are times when listeners have difficulty listening to a message because of speaker interference.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Message accuracy is one of the forms of interference caused by language.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Interpersonal Communication
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Q1) Mark Knapp created one of the more popular models for explaining how relationships develop and deteriorate.Knapp's model uses a __________ metaphor to illustrate the process of relationship development and dissolution.
A)tree
B)window
C)bridge
D)staircase
Q2) Independent couples are more dependent on one another and do not desire autonomy in their activities.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Mark Knapp describes five phases that relationships go through when they begin to deteriorate.Which is the correct order for the process of relationship deterioration?
A)stagnating, differentiating, circumscribing, terminating, avoiding B)differentiating, circumscribing, stagnating, avoiding, and terminating
C)circumscribing, differentiating, stagnating, avoiding, terminating
D)differentiating, stagnating, circumscribing, avoiding, terminating
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Chapter 7: Improving Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
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Q1) People who use a __________ style to manage conflict value cooperation and often approach a resolution by "meeting someone half-way."
A)conflict
B)avoiding
C)compromising
D)accommodating
Q2) Research reports that approximately 90 percent of individuals have at least one close long-distance friendship.
A)True
B)False
Q3) One way to initiate disconfirming statements is by using "you" language to place blame or responsibility onto another person.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Flaming occurs when two interdependent parties express different opinions, goals, or interests.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Communication in Groups
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Q1) Small groups usually consist of a minimum of __________ and a maximum of __________ people.
A)two; twenty
B)three; fifteen
C)five; twenty
D)There is no maximum number for a small group.
Q2) __________ is/are the unspoken goals and visions for the group that can get in the way of progress or take a group in a direction other than the one it has explicitly stated.
A)Groupthink
B)Hidden agendas
C)Power over
D)Reflective thinking
Q3) A(n) __________ is a public discussion in which several people each give speeches on different aspects of the same topic.
A)oral report
B)discussion Panel
C)symposium
D)online forum
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Chapter 9: Leadership and Improving Communication in Groups and Teams
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Q1) __________ is the degree to which organizational, societal, and family practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action as well as the degree to which they express pride and loyalty.
A)Collectivism
B)Reciprocity
C)Accommodation
D)Egalitarianism
Q2) When a group makes a decision by __________ it is allowing the leader or head of the group to make the final choice.
A)uncertainty avoidance
B)bullying
C)authority rule
D)accommodation
Q3) __________ leaders tell others what to do, give orders, and make the final decisions regarding how to act or what to do next.
A)Democratic
B)Laissez-faire
C)Transformative
D)Authoritarian
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Chapter 10: Developing Your Speech Topic and Purpose
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Q1) "To inform my audience about the __________" is an example of a __________.
A)general purpose statement
B)specific purpose statement
C)thesis statement
D)central idea
Q2) The statement, "Walk for the Cure is an important community event" is a well-written specific purpose statement.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A(n) __________ is a person's idea of what is good, worthy, or important.
A)attitude
B)belief
C)value
D)standpoint
Q4) The __________ is the ethical and civil exchange of ideas and opinions among communities about topics that affect the public.
A)master status
B)speech introduction
C)public dialogue
D)ethnocentric point of view
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Chapter 11: Gathering and Developing Supporting Materials
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Q1) Guilt is a primary emotion.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Speakers sometimes also provide their own testimony-their own words and experiences as sources of evidence.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is not a guideline for conducting interviews?
A)Request permission to record the interview.
B)At the end of your interview, ask your interviewee if she or he would like to add any information.
C)Only ask open-ended questions.
D)Be sure you have recorded names, professional titles, and addresses correctly so you can cite them accurately when you send a letter of thanks.
Q4) Full-text databases give the complete text of newspapers, periodicals, encyclopedias, research reports, court cases, books, and the like.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Delivering Your Speech
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Q1) Speakers should not establish the expectations or format of the question-and-answer session; instead, they should allow the audience to determine the format.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The process that builds public speaking confidence because it replaces negative thoughts with positive thoughts is called __________.
A)acting confident
B)systematic desensitization
C)cognitive dissonance
D)cognitive restructuring
Q3) Which method of delivery is not planned or prepared in advance?
A)extemporaneous
B)memorized
C)manuscript
D)impromptu
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Chapter 13: Informative Speaking
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Q1) __________ are about abstractions, things you cannot perceive with your senses-such as ideas, theories, principles, worldviews, or beliefs.
A)Speeches about processes
B)Speeches about places
C)Speeches about concept
D)Speeches about events
Q2) Which of the following is not part of ethical informative speaking?
A)carefully researching the details of the speech topic
B)presenting unbiased information to your audience
C)only sharing the components of the story that support our opinions
D)presenting information honestly
Q3) It is not possible to present too little information in a speech causing the audience to be confused.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Speeches about objects are about anything that is tangible-that is, can be perceived by the senses.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Persuasive Speaking
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Q1) Which of the following is not a tip for giving an effective persuasive speech?
A)Be realistic about changing your audience's views.
B)Use your evidence fairly and strategically for the best results.
C)Use language that respectfully motivates your audience to change.
D)Expect to persuade all listeners.
Q2) When we speak to persuade, we ask an audience to think as we do about a topic, to adopt our position, or to support our actions and beliefs.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Ryan gave a speech asking audience members to contact the school administration and urge its staff to provide the funds needed to improve campus lighting.This is an example of a persuasive speech seeking immediate action.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Speeches cannot use stories to construct an argument.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Invitational Speaking
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Q1) Phrases such as "This is the right view because," "This solution is the best option because," and "Because of my experience, I know there is only one solution," are examples of using invitational language to communicate to your listeners that you value them and only are trying to explain your view and not impose it on others.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When speakers create the __________, they recognize that the members of your audience are experts in their own lives.
A)condition of equality
B)condition of value
C)condition of information
D)condition of self-determination
Q3) When speakers explore an issue, they develop that position by inviting the audience to see the issue from their perspective and return the gesture by asking to see the issue from the perspective of the audience.
A)True
B)False
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