Public Speaking 1 Mid Quiz

Which of the following is the BEST definition of a PUBLIC SPEAKING?

• It's a way to inform and or influence people thru formal communication.

• A method of speaking to people using a medium of speech.

• A major way to give information to a set of audience.

• A written script to be delivered and read in front of an audience.

What does conciseness mean?

• Use of specific words to express ideas.

• Relevant information

• Respecting the culture of an audience.

• Straight to the point.

Who among is the sender of the message?

• Encoder

• 2nd messenger

• Receiver

• Feedback

What is the primary purpose of clearly defining the specific purpose of a speech?

• To impress the audience with the speaker's intelligence.

• To ensure the speech stays focused and achieves the desired outcome.

• To make the speech longer and more complex.

• To confuse the audience about the speaker's intentions.

When using a __________ organizational style, the speaker compares and contrasts two or more concepts, people, or objects.

• Cause and effect

• Comparison and contrast

• Problem-solution

• Biographical

Which of the following is NOT a common category of audience analysis that speakers should consider?

• Demographic characteristics

• Physical or environmental analysis

• Situational Analysis

• Correlational analysis

What is one of the key things a speaker should be aware of to give effective feedback??

• Non-verbal reactions

• Internal noise

• Place or venue

• Auditory channel

The use of jargons means

• use of cultural values.

• unfamiliar words.

• using props in the presentation.

• use of unfamiliar channel.

What are the 3 parts of an effective presentation?

• Opening-Body-Closing

• Speaker-Message-Channel

• Introduction-Body-Question

• Introduction-Message -Closing

Which of these is not part of the communication model?

• Sender

• Information

• Message

• Receiver