Q&A Hero

Q: Applause for a speaker occurs during which stage? a. understanding b. interpreting c. evaluating d. responding

Q: During the responding stage you do all of the following EXCEPT a. forming your opinions on the message. b. providing feedback. c. communicating our thoughts and feelings about the message weve received. d. reacting to the message.

Q: ______ speechmaking requires responsible handling and presentation of information as well as concern about the possible outcomes or consequences (positive or negative) of the speech.

Q: John found a great quote in a book he was reading and used it in his speech without crediting the author. John has committed ______.

Q: ______ is the ability to explore an issue or situation, integrate all the available information about it, arrive at a conclusion, and validate a position.

Q: A speaker can value cultural diversity while attempting to convince others of the superiority of their culture.

Q: Humorous stories generally translate the same across cultures.

Q: Men tend to adopt a problem-solving orientation and prefer to use a linear approach to storytelling and presentations.

Q: As a speaker, you do not have to acknowledge the communication preferences of your audience.

Q: We should disregard our own person code of ethics when giving speeches.

Q: It unethical to intentionally deceive your audience in order to obtain your objectives.

Q: After a speech, speaker and receivers evaluate one anothers behavior, their own behavior, and the likely consequences of their behavior.

Q: Why is it important to assess your own understanding of cultural diversity as a public speaker?

Q: How might you be sensitive to cultural identity in your speech?

Q: How does having an ethical code in sports related to an ethical code in public speaking?

Q: Name and explain the characteristics of an ethical speaker.

Q: ______ refers to the internalization of culturally appropriate beliefs, values, and roles, acquired through interacting with members of our cultural group.

Q: Audience members learn and process information in different ways, and these are considered different ______ styles.

Q: Which of the following express society's opinions of the rightness or wrongness of an act? a. values b. ethics c. morals d. beliefs

Q: You are being an ethical speaker when you do the following: a. cover up information b. distort information c. lie about information d. not exaggerate information

Q: Which of the following characterizes ethical communication? a. It does not always have to be accurate. b. It includes telling your audience what they want to hear. c. It is reflective of your best interests and the interests of others. d. It does not take into account the best interests of those who are communicating.

Q: When you deliberately distort facts and make an untrue statement, you are committing a(n) a. covert lie. b. overt lie. c. real lie. d. honest lie.

Q: If you do not tell your audience all of the information relevant to your topic in order to hide something that might counter your argument, you are committing a(n) a. covert lie b. overt lie c. real lie d. honest lie

Q: To be perceived as ethical in the eyes of audience members, adhere to all of the following tips EXCEPT a. prepare fully. b. put the audience first. c. be easy to understand. d. turn words into weapons.

Q: The steps to follow to avoid passing off someone elses ideas or words as your own include all of the following EXCEPT a. attribute the source of every piece of evidence you cite. b. borrow the thoughts of someone else without acknowledging that you have done so. c. either indicate when you are quoting a statement or paraphrase it. d. use and credit a variety of sources.

Q: Speakers can expect of a quality audience all of the following EXCEPT a. that they give all ideas a fair hearing. b. that they are courteous and polite. c. that they change their opinions. d. that they are attentive to the message.

Q: For every speech event a speaker should seek to determine all of the following EXCEPT a. if honesty prevailed. b. if language was used ethically. c. if convictions were clearly expressed. d. if selfish interests were kept hidden.

Q: When critically thinking about a speech, you should a. determine if the speech was ineffective or effective. b. determine how effective the speech was. c. pick out what the speaker did wrong. d. determine how you could have presented a better speech.

Q: Estimates predict that by 2025, ______ will comprise approximately 25 percent of the total population of the United States.

Q: Co-culture members who practice the ______ approach usually accept their position in the cultural hierarchy, while those who practice the ______ approach seek to communicate a shared cultural identify with members of the dominant group.

Q: The widening gap between the ultra-wealthy and the middle and lower classes in this country contributes to their different attitudes on a topic. This is in reference to which type of identity? a. ethnic identity b. religious identity c. socioeconomic identity d. national identity

Q: ______ identity regards income and social status. a. Socioeconomic b. Wealth c. National d. Societal

Q: All of the following are audience members learning styles that a skilled speaker has to take into account when preparing a speech, EXCEPT a. aural learners. b. visual learners. c. mediatic learners. d. thinking learners.

Q: The following is a guideline that a speaker should use for understanding difference to build bridges and confidence: a. Formulate expectations based solely on your own culture. b. Avoid formulating expectations based solely on your own culture. c. Formulate expectations based solely on other peoples cultures. d. Do not formulate any expectations regarding the audience.

Q: ______ is the system of knowledge, beliefs, values, attitudes, behaviors, and artifacts that we learn, accept, and use in daily life. a. Worldview b. Background c. Demographics d. Culture

Q: All of the following are some of the co-cultures belonging to the same general culture, EXCEPT a. the disabled. b. LGBTQ. c. the elderly. d. Americans.

Q: People who differ in some ethnic or sociological way from the parent culture belong to a(n) ______. a. anti-culture b. sub-culture c. co-culture d. counter-culture

Q: Josh and Arielle, along with other members of their group, feel like outsiders to the dominant culture. They are likely part of a. a sub-group. b. a marginalized group. c. a marginalized culture. d. a sub-culture.

Q: When Marc actively attempts to de-marginalize himself and the group he belongs to, he is using which strategy? a. Active b. Passive c. Aggressive d. Confrontational

Q: Low-context communication is generally seen in ______ cultures. a. individualistic b. collectivistic c. dominant d. sub-cultures

Q: Jana is a member of a culture that uses high-context communication. It is likely that Jana is part of which type of culture? a. Individualistic b. Collectivistic c. Dominant d. Sub-culture

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding racial and ethnic identities? a. They dont influence how we receive a message. b. They are socially constructed. c. They are based on physical characteristics. d. They develop over time through communication.

Q: Views regarding the separation of church and state would most likely be influenced by our audience members: a. gender identity b. religious identity c. age d. racial identity

Q: Why is it important to replicate the conditions of the speech as much as you can when youre practicing?

Q: What benefits can you gain from conducting a self-assessment of your speeches?

Q: ______ is the recognition and valuing of difference. a. Cultural diversity b. Culture c. Audience diversity d. Audience culture

Q: Winning public speakers practice certain skills to reach what kinds of groups of receivers? a. homogeneous b. diverse c. young d. mature

Q: If a speaker is being ______, we the audience then need to rely on our critical thinking skills to keep from being unknowingly manipulated. a. unfair b. fair c. smart d. unprepared

Q: Cultural diversity encompasses all of the following factors EXCEPT a. age. b. ability. c. intelligence. d. sexual orientation.

Q: Andrea identifies as a member of the second largest ethnic group in the United States. Andrea is a. White. b. Hispanic. c. African American. d. Asian American.

Q: You should indicate in your outline where you plan to use visual aids.

Q: You only need to practice your speech once to be adequately prepared.

Q: Presenting a speech should become effortless.

Q: When you approach the podium, you should try to visualize yourself succeeding.

Q: Discuss and exemplify strategies to analyze yourself in order to select the topic of your speech.

Q: Discuss and exemplify how you can outline your speech.

Q: Explain why practicing your speech is important.

Q: One of the criteria for choosing your speech is limiting the ______ of your topic so that it fits the time allotted for your speech.

Q: The specific purpose is used to develop your ______.

Q: The ______ of a speech are the major ideas that you will relay to receivers through your speech.

Q: An ________________ provides the skeleton upon which you hang your main ideas and support.

Q: According to a principle that guides the creation of an outline, the main points should be relatively equal in importance. This is the principle of ______.

Q: ______ can help enhance your speech and may include physical objects, drawings, charts, graphs, photographs, or sound recordings

Q: The specific purpose of your speech should be a 23-sentence statement.

Q: If your specific purpose and thesis are clearly formulated, it will be easy for you to identify your speechs main points.

Q: One factor that influences your credibility is the quality and relevance of your supporting materials.

Q: Once you have become more capable of assessing your speeches, what can you use for a more comprehensive assessment? a. A scorecard b. A gradebook c. A professional d. Internet resources

Q: When you consider aspects of your own personality and learn what motivates and interests you, you are conducting the ______.

Q: When you consider how familiar audience members are with your selected topic area, what their attitudes may be towards it are, and what they might like to know about it, you are conducting the ______.

Q: A good conclusion to a persuasive speech includes all of the following EXCEPT a. a restatement of your thesis. b. a reminder for listeners of your main points. c. a reason for listeners to feel a small amount of guilt that will motive them to act. d. motivation for your audience to act.

Q: Which of the following should be the very first component of your speech? a. Thesis statement b. Attention getter c. Credibility enhancer d. Preview of main points

Q: The ______ is the guide or skeleton for the main ideas of your speech. a. outline b. introduction c. body d. conclusion

Q: ______ refers to the principle that your main points should be relatively equal in importance, whereas ______ refers to the idea that you should have supporting ideas that underlie your main points. a. Subordination; coordination b. Coordination; subordination c. Equality; support d. Support; equality

Q: ______ help you move from your introduction to your body to your conclusion, as well as within your main points. a. Indicators b. Theses c. Transitions d. Markers

Q: Words such as first, next, and finally are a. indicators. b. signposts. c. transitions. d. markers.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding practicing your speech? a. You can overprepare. b. Practicing in front of a mirror can be helpful. c. Practice needs to be a habit. d. You should practice with your visual aids and any other materials you will have.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding vocal cues? a. Regulate your volume, rate, pitch, and vocal variety. b. Speak in a monotone voice. c. Use correct pronunciation. d. Use clear articulation.

Q: What should you do when you take the podium for the speech? a. Let yourself be nervous; it is just expected. b. Stare at the audience. c. Visualize yourself succeeding. d. Greet the audience cheerfully.

Q: Which of the following is NOT suggested after you have given your speech? a. Compare and contrast your expectations with your actual experiences. b. Critique your performance. c. Harshly criticize what you did wrong. d. Apply what you learned to your next speech.

Q: To learn as much as possible from the first speech so you can apply these lessons to your next one, you should a. write an essay. b. talk to a friend. c. complete a self-assessment scorecard. d. do nothing, just go further to preparing for your next speech.