Question 1

Researchers have found that public-speaking anxiety is

Accepted Answer

A) neither a trait nor a state. 
B) both a trait and a state. 
C) a trait but not a state. 
D) a state but not a trait. 
A) neither a trait nor a state. 
B) both a trait and a state. 
C) a trait but not a state. 
D) a state but not a trait.

Question 2

Elocution is the delivery of an already famous speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a speaker has trouble finding words to convey his or her ideas or sends contradictory nonverbal symbols,listeners may NOT be able to ______ the speaker's verbal and nonverbal symbols back into a message.

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A) encrypt 
B) channel 
C) encode 
D) decode 
A) encrypt 
B) channel 
C) encode 
D) decode

Question 4

List and briefly define the five factors in the "communication as action" process.

Accepted Answer

1)Source-the public speaker 2)Message-th

Question 5

During the middle of a speech,an audience member stands up and asks a question,to everyone's surprise.According to your text,is the audience member's behavior appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes;question and answer sessions are quite common in public speaking. 
B) No;the audience member should have remained seated to ask his/her question. 
C) No;the audience member did not maintain clearly defined roles of speaker and listener. 
D) Yes;in this day and age of informality,speakers should expect audiences to respond out loud. 
A) Yes;question and answer sessions are quite common in public speaking. 
B) No;the audience member should have remained seated to ask his/her question. 
C) No;the audience member did not maintain clearly defined roles of speaker and listener. 
D) Yes;in this day and age of informality,speakers should expect audiences to respond out loud.

Question 6

You will feel less nervous if you talk about something you are familiar with or have some personal experience with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A speaker transmits a message through two channels:

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A) visual and nonverbal. 
B) voice and inflection. 
C) visual and auditory. 
D) auditory and source. 
A) visual and nonverbal. 
B) voice and inflection. 
C) visual and auditory. 
D) auditory and source.

Question 8

The ancient Romans identified five classical canons,or elements of preparing and presenting a speech including the element of ______ which relates to how the speech is organized.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ancient Romans identified five classical canons,or...

Question 9

Most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches will

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A) sound much more spontaneous and relaxed. 
B) feel like their speech content is current and fresh. 
C) feel more speaker apprehension. 
D) appear less interested in the topic. 
A) sound much more spontaneous and relaxed. 
B) feel like their speech content is current and fresh. 
C) feel more speaker apprehension. 
D) appear less interested in the topic.

Question 10

______ is the expression of emotion through posture,movement,gestures,facial expression,and voice.

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A) Declamation 
B) Elocution 
C) Rhetoric 
D) Transaction 
A) Declamation 
B) Elocution 
C) Rhetoric 
D) Transaction

Question 11

______ is the process of presenting a message to an audience,small or large.

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A) Conversation 
B) Argumentation 
C) Audience engagement 
D) Public speaking 
A) Conversation 
B) Argumentation 
C) Audience engagement 
D) Public speaking

Question 12

The most recent communication models are transactive models that focus on communication as

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A) an isolated process. 
B) a simultaneous process. 
C) a cultural exchange. 
D) a vacuous interaction. 
A) an isolated process. 
B) a simultaneous process. 
C) a cultural exchange. 
D) a vacuous interaction.

Question 13

During the first day of class speech presentations,Dwayne had a bad sinus infection and his ears were plugged so he couldn't hear the speakers.He was experiencing _____ noise.

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A) anatomical 
B) physiological 
C) psychological 
D) external 
A) anatomical 
B) physiological 
C) psychological 
D) external

Question 14

One of the empowering resources that you develop by studying public speaking is ______,which involves analyzing information to judge its accuracy and relevance.

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A) competence 
B) critical thinking 
C) self-confidence 
D) organization 
A) competence 
B) critical thinking 
C) self-confidence 
D) organization

Question 15

Public speaking is more formal than conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What does it mean to be "empowered" in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

To have the resources,informat

Question 17

The four styles of communication apprehension include: (1)average, (2)sensitive, (3)flexible,and (4)conformist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A noisy air conditioner,a running lawnmower,and loud music are all examples of ______ that may make it difficult for audience members to hear or concentrate on a speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A noisy air conditioner,a running lawnmower,and loud...

Question 19

Practicing your speech several times before you deliver it is part of being effectively prepared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The more you anticipate the kind of reaction your listeners will have to your speech,the more anxiety you will acquire about delivering your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Researchers have found that public-speaking anxiety is

Elocution is the delivery of an already famous speech.

If a speaker has trouble finding words to convey his or her ideas or sends contradictory nonverbal symbols,listeners may NOT be able to ______ the speaker's verbal and nonverbal symbols back into a message.

List and briefly define the five factors in the "communication as action" process.

During the middle of a speech,an audience member stands up and asks a question,to everyone's surprise.According to your text,is the audience member's behavior appropriate?

You will feel less nervous if you talk about something you are familiar with or have some personal experience with.

A speaker transmits a message through two channels:

The ancient Romans identified five classical canons,or elements of preparing and presenting a speech including the element of ______ which relates to how the speech is organized.

Most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches will

______ is the expression of emotion through posture,movement,gestures,facial expression,and voice.

______ is the process of presenting a message to an audience,small or large.

The most recent communication models are transactive models that focus on communication as

During the first day of class speech presentations,Dwayne had a bad sinus infection and his ears were plugged so he couldn't hear the speakers.He was experiencing _____ noise.

One of the empowering resources that you develop by studying public speaking is ______,which involves analyzing information to judge its accuracy and relevance.

Public speaking is more formal than conversation.

What does it mean to be "empowered" in public speaking?

The four styles of communication apprehension include: (1)average, (2)sensitive, (3)flexible,and (4)conformist.

A noisy air conditioner,a running lawnmower,and loud music are all examples of ______ that may make it difficult for audience members to hear or concentrate on a speech.

Practicing your speech several times before you deliver it is part of being effectively prepared.

The more you anticipate the kind of reaction your listeners will have to your speech,the more anxiety you will acquire about delivering your speech.

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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Exam 1: Speaking With Confidence

Researchers have found that public-speaking anxiety is

Elocution is the delivery of an already famous speech.

If a speaker has trouble finding words to convey his or her ideas or sends contradictory nonverbal symbols,listeners may NOT be able to ______ the speaker's verbal and nonverbal symbols back into a message.

List and briefly define the five factors in the "communication as action" process.

During the middle of a speech,an audience member stands up and asks a question,to everyone's surprise.According to your text,is the audience member's behavior appropriate?

You will feel less nervous if you talk about something you are familiar with or have some personal experience with.

A speaker transmits a message through two channels:

The ancient Romans identified five classical canons,or elements of preparing and presenting a speech including the element of ______ which relates to how the speech is organized.

Most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches will

______ is the expression of emotion through posture,movement,gestures,facial expression,and voice.

______ is the process of presenting a message to an audience,small or large.

The most recent communication models are transactive models that focus on communication as

During the first day of class speech presentations,Dwayne had a bad sinus infection and his ears were plugged so he couldn't hear the speakers.He was experiencing _____ noise.

One of the empowering resources that you develop by studying public speaking is ______,which involves analyzing information to judge its accuracy and relevance.

Public speaking is more formal than conversation.

What does it mean to be "empowered" in public speaking?

The four styles of communication apprehension include: (1)average, (2)sensitive, (3)flexible,and (4)conformist.

A noisy air conditioner,a running lawnmower,and loud music are all examples of ______ that may make it difficult for audience members to hear or concentrate on a speech.

Practicing your speech several times before you deliver it is part of being effectively prepared.

The more you anticipate the kind of reaction your listeners will have to your speech,the more anxiety you will acquire about delivering your speech.

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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