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WorksheetsSpeech Communication Assessment
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What is the definition of communication?
Sense of right and wrong
Sending and receiving messages to create understanding
What is sent
Providing sequence and analysis
Who is the sender in the communication process?
Person who transmits a message
Person who intercepts, decodes, and interprets a message
What is sent
Sense of right and wrong
Which term refers to a person who intercepts, decodes, and interprets a message?
Sender
Message
Receiver
Ethics
What is the definition of ethics?
Person who transmits a message
Sense of right and wrong
What is sent
Sending and receiving messages
What is the definition of a message in communication?
Person who intercepts, decodes, and interprets a message
Person who transmits a message
What is sent
Sending and receiving messages
Which term refers to the formation of message side of public speaking arts?
Rhetoric
Oratory
Ethical appeal
Logical appeal
Which element of public speaking arts focuses on conveying honesty and integrity?
Logical appeal
Emotional appeal
Ethical appeal
Rhetoric
What is the term for the presentation side of public speaking arts?
Rhetoric
Oratory
Logical appeal
Emotional appeal
Which public speaking element focuses on arousing audience feelings?
Ethical appeal
Emotional appeal
Logical appeal
Rhetoric
Which public speaking element focuses on providing sequence and analysis?
Emotional appeal
Logical appeal
Ethical appeal
Oratory
What is the definition of a symbol in communication?
Facial expressions and gestures used to communicate
Stands for an idea
Communication between two or more people
Body language, symbols, words communicated by the receiver to the sender
What is the definition of feedback in communication?
Body language, symbols, words communicated by the receiver to the sender
Facial expressions, gestures used to communicate
Ability to assess one's own thoughts and feelings
Stands for an idea
What is the primary difference between talking at someone and EFFECTIVE communication?
Talking is informal while effective communication is formal
Talking is done with intimate persons in a small setting, effective communication is done on a large scale with many people
Talking is simply sending a message out, effective communication means the message was correctly interpreted
Talking requires no preparation while effective communication requires extensive preparation
What is the definition of responsibility?
Sense of ethics
Sense of right and wrong
Being accountable for your actions
Taking credit for work you do
Why is responsibility important for speakers?
If speakers are responsible, people will like them
If speakers are responsible, people will trust them
If speakers are responsible, people will do what they ask
If speakers are responsible, they do not have to prepare as much for their speech
What is a key issue with nonverbal communication?
It isn't always noticed
It doesn't always mean the same thing
They are insulting
They are difficult to remember to do
How does a speaker build their value structure reputation?
Speaking
Practicing gestures
Getting to know the audience
Being a good person
What makes up the value structure of a speaker?
Working to be a good person
Communicating constructively
Caring about your audience
All of the above
What risk is associated with speaking in a monotone?
You might make the audience think you are bored
You might make the audience think they aren't important to you
You might make the audience think you know too much about your topic
You might make the audience think you aren't prepared
How do you build your "voice" as a speaker?
Practice
Your actions
Preparation
Knowledge of your topic
What is confidence in the context of public speaking?
Extreme fear of audiences
Believing you are capable of handling a situation
Fear of speaking in public
Persistent irrational fear
Which term refers to a normal biological process that creates energy when speaking in public?
Phobia
Confidence
Performance anxiety
Fear
What serves as a memory springboard for a speaker?
Content
Organization
Notes
Perception
How is organization defined in the context of public speaking?
How you see things
Logical format and sequence
Part of confidence
Message
Which term refers to a sincere understanding of feelings and thoughts of others?
Friendliness
Impression
Dedication
Empathy
What is common ground in public speaking?
How you are perceived
Point, situation, or level at which parties can agree or understand one another
Warm likable attitude
Willingness to put in genuine effort and time
Which quality is defined as directed energy to inspire an audience?
Newness
Conviction
Enthusiasm
Originality
According to the text, what is the overall message theme of this chapter as it pertains to confidence?
Organization & presentation
Preparedness & perception
Procrastination & fear
Fear & spontaneity
Where does confidence come from according to the text?
You're born with it
Popularity
Good speaking skills
Knowledge and credibility
According to the text, a speech should be viewed as:
A speech
A farce
A message
A conversation
Why is an audience unlikely to judge a peer who is speaking?
They don't know enough
They are sleeping
They are too busy worrying themselves
They aren't listening
What is fear supposed to do for a speaker?
Give an edge
Give a boost
Give energy
Give reason
What reaction gets in the way of the effective use of fear in classroom situations?
Fight
Eat
Beat
Flight
When do most physical signs of communication apprehension go away?
Within 30 seconds of us speaking
Within 20 seconds of us speaking
Within 40 seconds of us speaking
Within 35 seconds of us speaking
What are the two reasons for communication anxiety according to the text?
Fear of judgment and spurt of energy
Energy and fear
Fear and poor judgment
Perception and fear
What is a common misconception about audiences?
They notice how cool speakers are
They notice how well the speakers speak
They notice how nervous speakers are
They notice how sharply the speaker is dressed
According to the text, self-esteem SHOULD be dictated by:
Others' evaluations of ourselves
Our thoughts about ourselves
Our self-evaluations based on accurate self-talk
Our feelings about ourselves
Most audiences want speakers to:
Fail
Be funny
Cry
Succeed
What is one of the greatest problems with notecards according to the text?
Too few cards
Writing too small
Putting too much information on one
Putting too many different styles of writing on
How is newness created in a speech?
Through an interesting topic
Through creative hooks
Through presentation skills
Through natural personality
According to the text, each of America’s companies could save nearly $1 billion if employees would:
Follow guidelines
Listen
Comply with their bosses’ orders
When will people become good listeners?
When speakers are interesting
When they care about a topic
When they choose to be
How can people become good listeners?
By choosing to be
By pretending to listen until you do
Rate gap gives listeners what?
A break
Listening spare time
A pause in the constant flow of words
With this product of rate gap poor listeners:
Begin to daydream or think about other things
Try to relate the points of the speaker
Think about the speaker’s reliability
How can disintegration of listening begin?
Thinking about other things
Pretending to listen
Trying to say something
All of the above
What does it mean to actively listen?
To be engaged in the conversation by those who think effective communication is a responsibility of all parties
To listen to the speaker trying to think about what they are saying while believing effective communication is the responsibility of the speaker
To lean forward and take notes while thinking the responsibility for effective communication lies with the speaker
All of the above
What does it mean to passively listen?
To be engaged in the conversation by those who think effective communication is a responsibility of all parties
To listen to the speaker trying to think about what they are saying while believing effective communication is the responsibility of the speaker
To lean forward and take notes while thinking the responsibility for effective communication lies with the speaker
All of the above
Why do many people not want to listen?
It is boring
They don’t like the speaker
They don’t want to pay
They think they can multitask
Why do people not give attention easily?
It requires constant effort
They dislike the topic
They think they can multitask
It is not worth it
What is the cost of active listening?
Effort
Note taking
Empathy and attention
Attention and effort
What is a filter?
Something in a listener’s life that cause misinterpretations of messages
A choice not to listen
A listener’s bias against a speaker
The part of your mind that keeps bad things from being said on accident
When do most audiences attempt to listen best?
The beginning of a speech
The middle of a speech
The end of a speech
All throughout
When should audiences attempt to listen best?
The beginning of a speech
The middle of a speech
The end of a speech
All throughout
Why is it easier to listen at the start of a speech?
The speaker is clearer
The speaker tries to catch your attention
The speaker will be nicer
You are fresh
What should listeners be doing during the middle of a speech?
Using their listening free time to rest
Using their listening free time to test the strength of the message
Using their listening free time to test the strength of the speaker
Taking notes
What must listeners be on the watch for at the end of a speech?
Propaganda & lies
Lies & wild stories
Jokes & emotional appeals
Emotional appeals and propaganda
Match the following with the correct definition: Testimonial
Agree because famous people do
Agree because everyone else does
Misleading through unlike or unrelated things
Match the following with the correct definition: False comparisons
Agree because famous people do
Agree because everyone else does
Misleading through unlike or unrelated things
Match the following with the correct definition: Jumping on the band wagon
Agree because famous people do
Agree because everyone else does
Misleading through unlike or unrelated things
What is a key to remembering and understanding more after listening?
Paying attention
Taking notes
Watching the speaker
Recording the speech
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brainstorm point/idea
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Interesting sum up sentence
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worldly statement
Interesting sum up sentence
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What is the primary purpose of affectation devices in presentations?
To distract the audience from the message
To effectively keep audience interest and create nuanced meaning
To make the speaker appear more professional
To lengthen the presentation time
Which of the following is TRUE about affectations?
Most people naturally start with effective affectations
Affectations cannot become habitual
It is easiest to start by planning affectations in written form
Affectations should be spontaneous and unplanned
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an affectation device?
Eye contact
Posture
Handouts
Gesture
What is the purpose of a pause in public speaking?
To check notes without the audience noticing
To draw attention, emphasize a point, or allow information to sink in
To create a patterned rhythm throughout the speech
To indicate the speaker has lost their place
What does "emphasis" refer to in the context of affectations?
Giving weight to a word to draw attention or show importance
Speaking loudly throughout the entire presentation
Using only formal language in presentations
Adding unnecessary words to a speech
How can pitch affect a presentation?
It has no effect on the presentation
It only affects how far the voice carries
It defines the connotation and meaning of words
It determines how long a presentation should be
What is inflection in public speaking?
The ability to speak multiple languages
The use of emphasis and pitch together to define emotion and meaning
The process of memorizing a speech
The technique of speaking without notes
Which of these factors affects the pace of speech?
The size of the room
The number of people in the audience
The emotion being conveyed (excitement, anger, sadness)
The time of day
What is meant by "platform movement" in presentations?
Moving the podium during a speech
Changing the PowerPoint slides
How a speaker uses the speaking space
Adjusting the height of the microphone
Why is eye contact important in public speaking?
It helps the speaker remember their lines
It creates a connection with the audience
It prevents the audience from falling asleep
It is required by formal speaking rules
What is the relationship between emotion and pace according to the text?
There is no relationship between emotion and pace
Different emotions (excitement, anger, sadness) affect the rate of speech
Emotions should be avoided in professional presentations
Pace should remain constant regardless of emotion
What does the text suggest about developing affectations?
They should be developed spontaneously during the presentation
They should be planned in written form and practiced during preparation
They should be copied exactly from other speakers
They should be avoided entirely in formal presentations
Which of the following best describes the purpose of gestures in public speaking?
To distract from verbal mistakes
To make the speaker appear more authoritative
To communicate a feeling or idea
To mesmerize
According to the text, what can change meaning in a presentation?
Only the words chosen
The emphasis placed on certain words
Only visual aids
Only the speaker's credentials
What should be avoided when using pauses in a presentation?
Pausing after important points
Pausing to allow information to sink in
Patterned pauses
Pausing for emphasis
How does volume function as an affectation device?
It refers only to how loud a speaker can shout
It refers to the loudness or softness in the level of speech
It refers to the total amount of information presented
It refers to the size of the presentation room
What aspect of public speaking involves staying in stillness or moving within the speaking space?
Gesture
Platform movement
Posture
Emphasis
Which affectation device is described as an "emotional overtone"?
Volume
Pace
Inflection
Eye contact
What is the recommended way to begin incorporating affectations into presentations?
By mimicking famous speakers
By recording and critiquing yourself
By planning them in written form during preparation
By asking the audience for feedback during the presentation
When considering platform movement, how should a speaker move across the speaking space?
Slowly
One step per word
Only when speaking
With purpose
When using hand gestures it is important NOT to:
Use varied hand gestures
Keep the gestures outside the gesture box
Match gestures with information
Utilize T-Rex arms
When considering eye contact it is appropriate to:
Look above the heads of the audience
Maintain direct eye contact with people at different distances
Look down to the floor
Look at only a few individuals throughout the message
How do speakers make affectations appear effortless?
Planning and dedication
Relying on spontaneity and audience connection
Knowing their message
Charisma
The biggest responsibility of a speaker is to:
Practice affectations in order to make people feel at ease enough to agree with their messages
Developing charisma that allows them to mesmerize others
Creating intelligent and organized communications that are heavily weighted by fact
Consider and tailor messages to the other while communicating and maintaining their own value structure
