Exam 20: Public Speaking and Communication Skills

Iyou cannot identify the author oa document on the Web, you should try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document.

One othe major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the audience knows about the topic.

The speaking outline follows a different pattern osymbolization and indentation from the preparation outline.

People need effective listening skills in almost all occupations.

Nonverbal communication is based on a person's use ovoice and body, rather than on the use owords.

The nonverbal messages that listeners send back to speakers are called feedback.

Including the specific purpose with your preparation outline makes it easier to assess how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose.

A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples ospeeches for special occasions.

As your textbook explains, focusing on a speaker's delivery and personal appearance is an excellent way to strengthen your listening skills.

Listening is a passive process, while critical thinking is an active process.

Your most important task before conducting a research interview is to work out the questions you will ask during the interview.

Printing your visual aid in ALL CAPITAL letters is a good way to make sure it will be easy for the audience to read.