Chapter 3 Speaker and Audience Connection

To avoid unfairly categorizing or stereotyping members of his audience, Tom needs to make certain he is inclusive when he speaks to members of his graduating class.

• True

• False

Its interest level in the subject of the speech often determines an audience’s response to a topic

• True

• False

The most critical relationship in public speaking is usually the relationship between the speaker and her or his message.

• True

• False

Burt’s reflection of superiority while speaking was an important part of his message because it communicated his authority to speak on this topic.

• True

• False

Humor can help a speaker to connect with the audience because it can put both speaker and listener somewhat at ease and create the impression the speaker is approachable.

• True

• False

When a speaker invites the audience to participate in the speech most often this sort of invitation creates unnecessary distractions.

• True

• False

Which is not the case with beliefs?

• They are formed from experience and learning.

• They separate the worthwhile from the worthless, the desirable from the undesirable, and right from wrong.

• They present a mental and emotional acceptance of information.

• They are based upon what we perceive as being accurate.

Deep seated abstract judgments about what is important to us, what we consider worthwhile and desirable are:

• Attitudes

• Values

• Beliefs

• Opinions

Which of the following was not given as a suggestion for helping you create the speaker and audience link?

• Be of the people, not above the people

• Have confidence, they may want to hear your speech

• Make it a participatory event

• Offer incentives for listening

When creating the link between a speaker and audience, it is important to:

• Get to the point quickly

• Begin with humor

• Make it participatory

• Admit if you are feeling uncomfortable