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WorksheetsSpeech Midterm Review
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 42mins
Explain the difference between denotative meaning and connotative meaning
The theory that states we sometimes base our self concept on comparisons
reflected appraisal theory
communication apprehension
social comparison theory
selective self verification
The theory states that self concept is based on what you think other people think about you
reflected appraisal theory
communication apprehension
social comparison theory
selective self verification
Leads us to accept only information about ourselves that fits our self concept
reflected appraisal theory
communication apprehension
social comparison theory
selective self verification
Refers to fear in any communication situation
reflected appraisal theory
communication apprehension
social comparison theory
selective self verification
An outward calm that is maintained in the midst of pressure or crisis
(a)
The fear of speaking in public
(a)
Have a highly negative or positive connotation
connotative meaning
dictionary definition
value laden words
thesaurus
(a) consists of the labels that reveal your view or idea of yourself
Stage fright is the fear of speaking before an audience.
true
false
Constructive criticism includes analysis or comments that are designed to help someone improve his performance in a specific area.
true
false
Attending is the highest level of listening
true
false
Listening is a passive process.
true
false
A hostile audience will require the speaker to find common ground quickly
true
false
(a) removes attention from the speaker.
An unethical persuasion method that uses emotions to manipulate the listener's judgement
(a)
Refers to the combined effect of social and economic factors on a person's life
(a)
A book that contains synonyms, antonyms, and other words related to the word you are looking up
form
card catalog
search engine
thesaurus
Occurs within a person's mind
interpersonal communication
small group communication
connotative
intrapersonal communication
Fallacy that assumes that something happened as a result of something else, even though the two events are unconnected
post hoc
bandwagon
propaganda
begging the question
Most difficult audience to draw emotion from
hostile audience
friendly audience
apathetic audience
Finding out as much as you can about your audience so that you can better communicate with them
demographic analysis
audience analysis
interview
audience survey
A CD ROM is an easy to read source of current information
true
false
Arranges the speech either forward or backward in time
chronological
cause effect
categorical
spatial
The central idea is the thesis for a (a) speech.
A proposition is the thesis for a (a) speech.
Either discusses cause and shows the result or discusses the effect and projects backward to determine the cause
chronological
cause effect
categorical
spatial
Organizes main points according to physical placement
chronological
cause effect
categorial
spatial
Main points are not specifically ordered, but all of them relate to the topic and each other
chronological
cause effect
categorical
spatial
Plagiarism is using someone else's words or ideas as if they were your own
true
false
Puts information in order according to its level of importance
categorical
subordination
chronological
spatial
A phrase or keyword outline
rough draft
formal outline
speaking outline
comparison
Transitions are words or phrases that show the organization or emphasis that the speaker is using.
true
false
A plea is a type of conclusion that restates the central idea and reviews the main points
true
false
What are the three basic elements that work together to produce your voice?
Which of these are NOT included in the breathing mechanism?
lungs
diaphragm
larynx
muscles attached to rib cage
Which of these are included in the source of vibration?
diaphragm
larynx
pharynx
nasal cavity
Which of these are NOT included in the principal resonators?
vocal folds
mouth
pharynx
nasal cavity
Using the lips, teeth, tongue, hard and soft palates, and glottis to shape sound
(a)
The sound of your voice when you speak
vocal quality
duration
rate
pitch
A short period of silence used for effect
stop
inflection
pause
duration
A change in pitch within a word or syllable
emphasis
pause
optimal pitch
inflection
The pitch at which your voice functions best
optimal pitch
habitual pitch
emphasis
intensity
Achieved by varying volume within a sentence in order to point out specific words
inflection
pitch
emphasis
volume
Achieved by increasing the force with which the breath stream is expelled
inflection
pitch
emphasis
intensity
Occurs when one sound is exchanged for another
substitution
addition
omission
Occurs when a necessary sound is removed from a word
substitution
omission
addition
Happens when an extra sound is added to a word
substitution
omission
addition
Articulating sounds to produce recognizable words
(a)
Formed when the articulators change position during the consonant production
glides
nasals
combinations
fricatives
Produced by the friction of the air stream passing the articulators
nasals
glides
fricatives
stops
List the four similarities of informal and formal speaking
What the message is about
content
form
channel
situation
Has an idea to be communicated
speaker
audience
feedback
message
what is being said
content
message
form
channel
The hormone produced by the body in times of physical or mental distress
(a)
The reflected appraisal theory states that we sometimes base our self concept on comparison
true
false
