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COMM1002 Public Speaking Unit 1 Milestone 1 Sophia

COMM1002 Public Speaking Unit 1 Milestone 1 Sophia

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1

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) .

A

focusing on the thesis maintaining eye contact dressing professionally

2

Jeremy tucked his T-shirt into his jeans as he walked to the front of the conference room to present a new concept to the board of directors. His hands shook when he flipped through his note cards. Before beginning his presentation, Jeremy introduced himself, and commented on how nicely all of the women in the room were dressed. After his presentation, as he returned to his seat, Jeremy wondered why some of the audience gave him funny looks.

Which public speaking best practice was not addressed by Jeremy?

          

Appropriate Dress

          

Adjusting the Rate of Delivery

          

Considering the Audience

          

Preparing Beforehand

3

Brett was ready to begin his first year as a college professor. On the first day of class, he arranged the seats so that every student could hear him, and see him and his PowerPoint presentation. After class ended, he was happy with how well his first lecture went.

This first lecture is an example of a (A) .

A

Computer Mediated Presentation Personally Mediated Presentation Remote Audience

4

Determine which of the following views on public speaking would be attributed to Aristotle.

          

Believed that there are three ways to persuade someone: logos, ethos, and pathos.

          

Thought that public speaking is inherently immoral.

          

Argued that reason and morality are essential to communication.

          

Believed that the church should pay more attention to the study of communication.

5

Which of the following statements represents the purpose of a speech?

          

Elderly people should not postpone planning for what will happen when they die.

          

Thanks to the internet, creating a will is easier than ever.

          

Half of all people over the age of 65 have not completed a will.

          

Helping the elderly prepare for death

6

Which of the following actions best fits the remembering stage of the listening process?

          

A daughter tells her mother that she is frustrated because the restaurant is out of chocolate cake.

          

A daughter hugs her mother to show her gratitude for a birthday gift.

          

A daughter cannot understand why her mother was overcome by emotion when giving a birthday toast.

          

A daughter tells her mother that this birthday dinner made her feel as excited as she did when she was a child.

7

Sandy had to give a toast at a party for her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Sandy and her siblings organized the party as a surprise for her parents. Sandy’s mother-in-law was at the party, and her husband had just passed away the previous month. They were married 45 years, and he died suddenly of a heart attack.

Determine which of the following circumstances describes an environmental context that will affect Sandy's speech.

          

Sandy’s sister-in-law put together a slide show to go with the toast, and it was difficult to see with the lights on.

          

Sandy noticed that most of the party attendees were older than 50 and would not share her taste in music.

 

          

Sandy chose to wear an elegant green dress to the party, and she realized several other women were wearing something similar.

          

Sandy’s mother-in-law was grieving her husband’s death and could not stay interested.

8

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)  through public speaking. 

A

Critical Thinking Personal Satisfaction External Influence

9

Janet squirmed in her chair as the school board candidate presented his agenda. She had been sitting all day, and her chair was aggravating her lower back pain.

This is an example of (A)  leading to poor listening.

A

focusing on style, not substance lack of prioritization poor judgement

10

Denise is teaching a group of students pursuing their real-estate licenses at the local community college. Denise's lecture today is about the real estate agent's responsibilities to potential buyers. Rather than presenting the laws governing this relationship, Denise tells her students that they can do whatever they want in order to close the sale.  

Unfortunately, because Denise was not (A), she ultimately lost credibility as a speaker.

A

fully prepared kind open-minded

11

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.

          

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.

          

Doug introduces himself as an financial advisor and informs his audience that he will be getting a cut of any insurance policy sales.

12

Linda would like to know more about her audiences so she can improve her speeches. Linda checks the results of an audience-response system to determine whether her most recent audience agreed or disagreed with her main points.

This is an example of using (A)  to solicit more information from an audience.

A

direct observation mirror questions interviews

13

Speakers want to make well-organized speeches, to keep their audiences engaged. When developing a speech, a speaker must select a topic, a purpose, and a thesis.

As you develop a speech, make sure that your topic is manageable.

It is important to identify the subtopics that are related to the general topic. This is known as (A) .

A

brainstorming determining areas of interest defining the specific purpose

14

Which of the following techniques does not represent an effective way of giving criticism?

          

Making sure criticism comes across as being subjective and personal rather than objective            

          

Addressing very specific flaws of the speaker's content and delivery

          

Considering what the speaker is thinking and what the situation looks like from his or her perspective

          

Avoiding personal attacks and not blaming the speaker for doing a bad job

15

Which of the following is an example of a physical contextual factor that James should consider when preparing for his speech to the CEO of a social media company?

          

The company has a dress code that doesn’t allow employees to wear jeans at work.

          

James has heard that the CEO appreciates a firm handshake at the end of meetings.

          

There will be no podium on which James can put his note cards.

          

The CEO has only worked at the company for the past three years.

16

James is the newly-appointed director of product development. He plans to host a breakfast for his new team members on Monday, at which he will give a speech. 

Which of James's speeches has the purpose of informing his audience?

          

James will speak to his team about the large number of homeless people in town and why the company should collect canned goods to donate to the food shelter.

          

James will speak about where he has worked previously, why he is excited to be in this new position, and where he believes the company should go from here.

          

James will speak to his employees about his desire to purchase a new operating system, and will ask them to vote for or against the purchase.

          

James will present an award for employee of the month, and discuss what the winner had done well during the past month.

17

When delivering a speech on mental health at a local church, the speaker uses bible passages to support his thesis.

This is an example of the speaker taking (A)  into account.

A

formative knowledge physical context prior knowledge

18

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive speech?

          

As valedictorian, Kevin delivers a speech to his classmates at his graduation ceremony.

          

Marta gives a speech to her daughter's physics class about her job as a rocket engineer.

          

Franklin makes a speech to the employees about the new benefits packages, and how to sign up for them.

          

Adrien delivers a speech to his classmates about the benefits of shopping at the farmer’s market, rather than buying their groceries at Walmart.

19

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, 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) .

A

objective relevant specific

20

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 police chief describes a number of security precautions that will be in effect during a blackout.

          

A union leader toasts his predecessor at a retirement dinner.

          

An executive of an advertising agency describes the effects of a corporate restructuring plan.

21

Chuck sat in his driveway listening to an economist on his car radio discussing, “the incredible benefits of depositing an extra 10% each month in your retirement account…think of all that you could buy in years to come if you save a little now.” At dinner that night, Chuck told his wife that he wanted to start deducting more money from their paychecks and depositing it in their retirement accounts. He told her that this would be a great way for them to save for the beach house they wanted.

Chuck was engaged in the act of (A) when he told his wife why he wanted to start saving more money for retirement.

A

remembering paraphrasing repeating

22

Janet was unhappy about how her presentation to the 8th graders of Jefferson Junior High had gone. She knew beforehand that it would be uncomfortable for her to talk about sex education, but she didn’t expect half of the boys in the audience to giggle continuously while she showed slides on the female reproductive system. She decided to make some adjustments to her presentation before speaking at St. Xavier next week.

In this example Janet failed to account for (A)  when considering her audience.

A

Religion Race Culture

23

Regina was asked by her alma matter to deliver a speech on the benefits of healthy eating for college students. She wants her audience to connect with her message, so she wears her 1987 women’s swimming national championship shirt, and ends her speech by asking everyone to rise and sing the school fight song.

In the situation above, Regina attempts to account for (A)  while delivering her speech.

A

gender ethnicity age

24

Which scenario is the best example of culture getting in the way of effective listening?

          

Jennifer thought that the speaker's opening joke was not funny.

          

Jennifer was confused by the math the speaker used to interpret the data.

          

Jennifer thought that the speaker's PowerPoint presentation was boring.

          

Jennifer can’t stop staring at the tattoos on the speaker’s arms and legs.

25

Determine which action by Jacob best fits the evaluating stage of the listening process.

          

Jacob began to grimace as he became more and more skeptical of the politician's argument.

          

Jacob realized the politician was in favor of stricter sentences for drug offenders.

          

Jacob realized that the rise in crime the politician cited as justification for his policies might have been an anomaly.

          

Jacob moved up a few rows in the auditorium in order to better make out what the politician was saying.

1

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 listens to his wife express her frustration with their daughter.

          

A husband realizes that his wife’s frustration can be attributed to the fact that she had a bad day at work.

          

A husband tells his wife that her frustration with their child is similar to how his mother used to get upset with him.

2

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).

A

analyzing the audience dressing professionally maintaining eye contact focusing on the thesis

3

Which of the following situations describes the actions of an ethical speaker?

          

Janet compares this candle with two others from the store. She tells the audience that she has tested this candle against “many others.”

          

Janet collects five dollars for every candle sold after her speech.

          

Janet wears clothing displaying the candle company’s logo during her presentation.

          

Janet tells her audience that the candle company gave her the candles she is reviewing, free of charge.

4

Select the statement on public speaking that most closely relates to St. Augustine.

          

Believed morality required speakers to have a high degree of accountability.

          

Thought of rhetoric as a way of finding a means of persuasion.

          

Developed a five-step process for creating a persuasive speech.

          

Argued for the continued development of rhetorical ideas that originated hundreds of years before.

5

Andrea is nervous about presenting her research findings at the local steel-worker’s union meeting. She knows that her information will be appreciated, but she wants to make sure that her speech is well received too.

Although she included stories provided by men she met while conducting her research, she knows that the union has female members too. She revises her speech, using more inclusive language.

In the situation above, Andrea attempts to account for (A)  in her speech.

A

gender religion age race

6

Which scenario is the best example of culture getting in the way of effective listening?

          

Jennifer was confused by the math the speaker used to interpret the data.

          

Jennifer thought that the speaker's opening joke was not funny.

          

Jennifer thought that the speaker's PowerPoint presentation was boring.

          

Jennifer can’t stop staring at the tattoos on the speaker’s arms and legs.

7

Which of the follow scenarios describes an effective way to provide criticism?

          

Focusing on personal flaws, so that the speaker knows how he or she should change

          

Encouraging speakers to identify ways in which they should change

          

Beginning criticism with “I feel…”

          

Reminding the speaker that he or she is wrong

8

Which of the following is an example of a physical contextual factor that James should consider when preparing for his speech to the CEO of a social media company?

          

The CEO has only worked at the company for the past three years.

          

The company has a dress code that doesn’t allow employees to wear jeans at work.

          

There will be no podium on which James can put his note cards.

          

James has heard that the CEO appreciates a firm handshake at the end of meetings.

9

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive speech?

          

Marta gives a speech to her daughter's physics class about her job as a rocket engineer.

          

Franklin makes a speech to the employees about the new benefits packages, and how to sign up for them.

          

Adrien delivers a speech to his classmates about the benefits of shopping at the farmer’s market, rather than buying their groceries at Walmart.

          

As valedictorian, Kevin delivers a speech to his classmates at his graduation ceremony.

10

James is the newly-appointed director of product development. He plans to host a breakfast for his new team members on Monday, at which he will give a speech. 

Which of James's speeches has the purpose of informing his audience?

          

James will speak about where he has worked previously, why he is excited to be in this new position, and where he believes the company should go from here.

          

James will present an award for employee of the month, and discuss what the winner had done well during the past month.

          

James will speak to his team about the large number of homeless people in town and why the company should collect canned goods to donate to the food shelter.

          

James will speak to his employees about his desire to purchase a new operating system, and will ask them to vote for or against the purchase.

11

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) leading to poor listening.

A

lack of prioritization confirmation bias low concentration focusing on style, not substance

Answer: confirmation bias

12

When delivering a speech on mental health at a local church, the speaker uses bible passages to support his thesis.

This is an example of the speaker taking (A) into account.

A

physical context audience psychology prior knowledge formative knowledge

Answer: audience psychology

13

Which of the following statements represents the thesis of a speech?

          

Local banks should use social media to connect with the college community.

          

15% of college students have a savings account.

          

College students' banking habits

          

Local bankers spend five hours a week meeting with college students.

14

Lillian was working when Mike entered her office in tears. He told her about the death of his dog, and how devastated his whole family is.

Which situation best fits the responding stage of the listening process?

          

Lillian remembers that Mike's family got the dog on the day his first daughter was born, which made the pet a special member of his family.

          

Lillian listens as Mike describes how the dog was run over by a car.

          

Lillian tells Mike how sorry she is to hear about his family’s loss.

          

Lillian shows Mike some of her favorite pictures of her dog.

15

Denise is teaching a group of students pursuing their real-estate licenses at the local community college. Denise's lecture today is about the real estate agent's responsibilities to potential buyers. Rather than presenting the laws governing this relationship, Denise tells her students that they can do whatever they want in order to close the sale.  

Unfortunately, because Denise was not (A), she ultimately lost credibility as a speaker.

A

open-minded honest fully prepared kind

16

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) when he reminded his daughter about the benefits of brushing her teeth.

A

paraphrasing repeating remembering reflecting

17

Janet was unhappy about how her presentation to the 8th graders of Jefferson Junior High had gone. She knew beforehand that it would be uncomfortable for her to talk about sex education, but she didn’t expect half of the boys in the audience to giggle continuously while she showed slides on the female reproductive system. She decided to make some adjustments to her presentation before speaking at St. Xavier next week.

In this example Janet failed to account for (A) when considering her audience.

A

Religion Age Race Culture

18

When soliciting information, sometimes a speaker will (A), which enables him or her to ask questions that can tailor the information received in real time.

A

use direct observation use a Likert-type scale conduct an interview issue a questionnaire

19

Raul is a sales representative working for a software company. While he gives a presentation at a consumer electronics show, his coworker Morgan watches him and takes notes. Morgan's job is to judge Raul's presentation and give him feedback. After Raul finishes, Morgan informs him that while his speech had its strong points, the audience was bored at times. In order to fix this, Morgan advises Raul to find "a deeper level of focus."

Morgan's feedback on Raul's speech was not an example of effective criticism because it was not (A) .

A

objective constructive specific positive

20

Jose was nervous because he had to make a presentation at work. After telling his wife about his uneasiness, she suggested that he practice by making his speech to their family every night after dinner. Jose found that speaking to his family in this way increased his confidence.

This experience shows how Jose benefited from (A) through public speaking. 

A

External Influence Professional Advancement Personal Satisfaction Networking

21

Which of the following speeches is primarily meant to persuade?

          

A police officer talks about the potential dangers that come with working nights.

          

An advertising agency reports its earnings growth over the past two quarters.

          

A mother shares some embarrassing photos of her daughter at her 21st birthday brunch.

          

A graduation speaker encourages her classmates to start saving for retirement immediately.

22

Speakers want to make well-organized speeches, to keep their audiences engaged. When developing a speech, a speaker must select a topic, a purpose, and a thesis.

As you develop a speech, make sure that your topic is manageable.

It is important to identify the subtopics that are related to the general topic. This is known as (A).

A

scoping defining the specific purpose determining areas of interest brainstorming

23

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 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.

          

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.

24

Jeremy tucked his T-shirt into his jeans as he walked to the front of the conference room to present a new concept to the board of directors. His hands shook when he flipped through his note cards. Before beginning his presentation, Jeremy introduced himself, and commented on how nicely all of the women in the room were dressed. After his presentation, as he returned to his seat, Jeremy wondered why some of the audience gave him funny looks.

Which public speaking best practice was not addressed by Jeremy?

          

Appropriate Dress

          

Preparing Beforehand

          

Adjusting the Rate of Delivery

          

Considering the Audience

25

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).

A

Asynchronous Communication Synchronous Communication Co-Located Audience Communication In-Person Communication

 

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