Question 1

_____ is the process of drawing a conclusion from evidence within the logical framework of an argument.

Accepted Answer

Reasoning

Question 2

Most people talk at a rate of ______ words a minute,while most people can listen at a rate of ______ words a minute.

Accepted Answer

A) 700 to 1200;125 
B) 500;1000 
C) 125;700 to 1200 
D) 1000;500 
A) 700 to 1200;125 
B) 500;1000 
C) 125;700 to 1200 
D) 1000;500 C

Question 3

List and describe the four different styles of listening.

Accepted Answer

(1)Relational-oriented listeners are comfortable listening to people express feelings and emotions.They are highly empathic and seek common ground with the person they are listening to.(2)Task-oriented listeners want to know what to do with the information that they hear.They listen for the verbs-the action words that indicate what task should be completed after listening to the information.(3)Analytical listeners prefer to listen to complex information that is laced with facts and details.They often withhold judgment before reaching a specific conclusion.(4)Critical listeners spend time evaluating the messages they hear.Critical listeners are comfortable listening to detailed,complex information yet can focus on contradictions and inconsistencies in the information presented.

Question 4

Making an effort to understand the needs,goals,and interests of both the speaker and other audience members can help you judge how to react appropriately and ethically as a listener.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the difference between a fact and an inference and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Facts are information that has been prov

Question 6

______ is preconceived opinions,attitudes,and beliefs about a person,place,thing,or message

Accepted Answer

A) Information overload 
B) Prejudice 
C) Accommodation 
D) Acculturation 
A) Information overload 
B) Prejudice 
C) Accommodation 
D) Acculturation

Question 7

Most people's average attention span while listening to someone talk is about

Accepted Answer

A) 10 minutes. 
B) 20 minutes. 
C) 30 seconds. 
D) 8 seconds. 
A) 10 minutes. 
B) 20 minutes. 
C) 30 seconds. 
D) 8 seconds.

Question 8

Lafayette is extremely comfortable listening to others express feelings and emotions.Lafayette is a ______ listener.

Accepted Answer

A) relational-oriented 
B) task-oriented 
C) critical 
D) analytical 
A) relational-oriented 
B) task-oriented 
C) critical 
D) analytical

Question 9

When listeners can recall ideas and information presented to them,they are said to

Accepted Answer

A) attend. 
B) select. 
C) remember. 
D) understand. 
A) attend. 
B) select. 
C) remember. 
D) understand.

Question 10

_____ are methods and techniques that speakers employ to achieve their speaking goals.

Accepted Answer

Rhetorical

Question 11

To increase your skill in accurately interpreting nonverbal messages you should

Accepted Answer

A) focus on one nonverbal cue. 
B) maintain a constant awareness of your own nonverbal cues. 
C) structure your message to invoke a combination of positive and negative nonverbal cues. 
D) consider nonverbal cues in context. 
A) focus on one nonverbal cue. 
B) maintain a constant awareness of your own nonverbal cues. 
C) structure your message to invoke a combination of positive and negative nonverbal cues. 
D) consider nonverbal cues in context.

Question 12

If the speech teacher asked the class to "judge or discuss" the speeches given in class,what would the teacher want from the class?

Accepted Answer

A) The class would be asked to give "criticism" or constructive feedback to the speaker. 
B) The class would talk about what they heard in the speeches that day. 
C) The class would be asked to give "thumbs up" or "thumbs down." 
D) The class would offer rhetorical strategies for future speakers. 
A) The class would be asked to give "criticism" or constructive feedback to the speaker. 
B) The class would talk about what they heard in the speeches that day. 
C) The class would be asked to give "thumbs up" or "thumbs down." 
D) The class would offer rhetorical strategies for future speakers.

Question 13

What is your listening goal when you watch TV,listen to music,go to a movie,or chat with a friend?

Accepted Answer

A) pleasure 
B) empathy 
C) information 
D) evaluation 
A) pleasure 
B) empathy 
C) information 
D) evaluation

Question 14

Heightened emotions don't affect your understanding of a message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When you decide that the speaker's message will have no value,even before the speech begins,you have engaged in the listening barrier of

Accepted Answer

A) information overload. 
B) personal concerns. 
C) outside distractions. 
D) prejudice. 
A) information overload. 
B) personal concerns. 
C) outside distractions. 
D) prejudice.

Question 16

Discuss the barriers to effective listening by listing the five barriers and what the speaker and listener can do to overcome each barrier.

Accepted Answer

(1)Information overload-speaker: develop

Question 17

List and explain the three suggestions that your text offers to increase your skill in accurately interpreting nonverbal messages.

Accepted Answer

(1)Consider nonverbal cues in

Question 18

Nonverbal cues play a major role in communicating a message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What does research suggest about good listeners?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not need to make a conscious effort to listen. 
B) They allow themselves to dwell on their own thoughts from time to time. 
C) They are present mentally as well as physically. 
D) They are born with a natural tendency to be a good listener. 
A) They do not need to make a conscious effort to listen. 
B) They allow themselves to dwell on their own thoughts from time to time. 
C) They are present mentally as well as physically. 
D) They are born with a natural tendency to be a good listener.

Question 20

As listeners,if we become aware of the methods and techniques speakers use to achieve their goals while speaking,what are we listening for?

Accepted Answer

A) the symbols that are brought into the speech 
B) the rhetorical strategies employed by the speakers 
C) the rhetorical criticism used within the presentation 
D) the inferences or facts presented during the speech 
A) the symbols that are brought into the speech 
B) the rhetorical strategies employed by the speakers 
C) the rhetorical criticism used within the presentation 
D) the inferences or facts presented during the speech

_____ is the process of drawing a conclusion from evidence within the logical framework of an argument.

Most people talk at a rate of words a minute,while most people can listen at a rate of words a minute.

List and describe the four different styles of listening.

Making an effort to understand the needs,goals,and interests of both the speaker and other audience members can help you judge how to react appropriately and ethically as a listener.

Explain the difference between a fact and an inference and provide an example of each.

______ is preconceived opinions,attitudes,and beliefs about a person,place,thing,or message

Most people's average attention span while listening to someone talk is about

Lafayette is extremely comfortable listening to others express feelings and emotions.Lafayette is a ______ listener.

When listeners can recall ideas and information presented to them,they are said to

_____ are methods and techniques that speakers employ to achieve their speaking goals.

To increase your skill in accurately interpreting nonverbal messages you should

If the speech teacher asked the class to "judge or discuss" the speeches given in class,what would the teacher want from the class?

What is your listening goal when you watch TV,listen to music,go to a movie,or chat with a friend?

Heightened emotions don't affect your understanding of a message.

When you decide that the speaker's message will have no value,even before the speech begins,you have engaged in the listening barrier of

Discuss the barriers to effective listening by listing the five barriers and what the speaker and listener can do to overcome each barrier.

List and explain the three suggestions that your text offers to increase your skill in accurately interpreting nonverbal messages.

Nonverbal cues play a major role in communicating a message.

What does research suggest about good listeners?

As listeners,if we become aware of the methods and techniques speakers use to achieve their goals while speaking,what are we listening for?

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

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

Filters

Exam 4: Listening to Speeches

_____ is the process of drawing a conclusion from evidence within the logical framework of an argument.

Most people talk at a rate of ______ words a minute,while most people can listen at a rate of ______ words a minute.

List and describe the four different styles of listening.

Making an effort to understand the needs,goals,and interests of both the speaker and other audience members can help you judge how to react appropriately and ethically as a listener.

Explain the difference between a fact and an inference and provide an example of each.

______ is preconceived opinions,attitudes,and beliefs about a person,place,thing,or message

Most people's average attention span while listening to someone talk is about

Lafayette is extremely comfortable listening to others express feelings and emotions.Lafayette is a ______ listener.

When listeners can recall ideas and information presented to them,they are said to

_____ are methods and techniques that speakers employ to achieve their speaking goals.

To increase your skill in accurately interpreting nonverbal messages you should

If the speech teacher asked the class to "judge or discuss" the speeches given in class,what would the teacher want from the class?

What is your listening goal when you watch TV,listen to music,go to a movie,or chat with a friend?

Heightened emotions don't affect your understanding of a message.

When you decide that the speaker's message will have no value,even before the speech begins,you have engaged in the listening barrier of

Discuss the barriers to effective listening by listing the five barriers and what the speaker and listener can do to overcome each barrier.

List and explain the three suggestions that your text offers to increase your skill in accurately interpreting nonverbal messages.

Nonverbal cues play a major role in communicating a message.

What does research suggest about good listeners?

As listeners,if we become aware of the methods and techniques speakers use to achieve their goals while speaking,what are we listening for?

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

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

Filters

Most people talk at a rate of words a minute,while most people can listen at a rate of words a minute.