HOUSTON SPCH1311 2019 February Part 2 Exam Latest

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Part 2 Exam

Question 1

 

Which of the following best describes settings where public communication occurs?

during presentations where technology is used

during professional public speaking events

during classroom speech presentations

during interpersonal interactions with more than two individuals

during presentations in a variety of classroom, business and professional situations

 

Question 2

 

Andrew, a collegiate baseball player, decides to do a persuasive speech on why playing sports builds character for kids. This example illustrates the importance of selecting a topic

you've been successful with in past speeches.

with which the audience is unfamiliar.

that is completely unique.

that does not require much research.

that is familiar and interesting to you.

 

Question 3

 

Joseph is working on developing a list of potential speech topics. Which technique should he use to help develop his list?

select a topic he has used in the past

ask his parents

take audience inventories

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think about his friends' interests

 

Question 4

 

In differentiating between captive and voluntary participants, it is important to remember that captive participants

may resist participation.

are characteristically heterogeneous.

are motivated to listen.

have an interest or need related to the topic.

are characteristically homogeneous.

 

Question 5

 

The most important factor that contributes to an effective speech presentation is

organizing the content of the speech.

its delivery.

analyzing the audience.

researching the topic.

selecting an appropriate topic.

 

Question 6

 

"To persuade my audience to purchase a Honda Accord," is an example of a

thesis.

general purpose.

topic.

specific purpose.

self-inventory.

 

Question 7

 

As part of the preparation for his speech, Peter wants to know whether his listeners have completed high school, college, or graduate school. He could learn this information most easily through

the topic selection process.

demographic analysis.

an informational interview.

observation.

psychological analysis.

 

Question 8

 

Which of the following is a thesis statement?

architecture of the 1990s

credit reports and your financial future

To inform your audience about the three styles of architecture prevalent in the 1990s.

To persuade your audience that the death penalty is immoral.

  The three styles of architecture that were prevalent in the 1990s are post-traditional, Euro-deco, and continental.

 

Question 9

 

When using current media to generate a speech topic, beginning speakers are cautioned to

avoid using movies as a way to generate topic ideas.

avoid relying on just one source for the entire speech.

use only media from the last year.

avoid the use of social media.

remove source citations from the speech.

 

Question 10

 

What is most clearly wrong with the following specific purpose: "Buying a pet"?

  It is not limited to one idea.

  It is too short.

  It doesn't identify if it's a persuasive, informative, or entertaining speech.

  It asks the audience to take action.

  It is unimportant.

 

Question 11

 

When conducting research or looking for a topic on the Internet, speakers must take care to

delay the process until they are mentally ready.

ensure the subject area has not been covered by a previous speech.

eliminate all source material from for-profit organizations.

evaluate the credentials of the source.

always select the most current source available.

 

Question 12

 

Amelia wants to collect data on her audience members' values, attitudes, and beliefs. She could collect this information through a

philosophical analysis.

financial analysis.

demographic analysis.

psychological analysis.

physiological analysis.

 

Question 13

 

Effective specific purpose statements identify the topic to be covered, the audience, and

the credibility of the speaker.

the organizational pattern used to organize main points.

whether or not the speech is informative, persuasive, or entertaining.

how long the speech will last.

the occasion.

 

Question 14

 

Common methods of audience research include which of the following?

experiments

ethnographies

survey interviews

conversations with family members of the audience

content analyses of speech preferences

 

Question 15

 

Tamika must find an appropriate topic for an informative speech assignment. She decides to make a list of subjects she finds interesting, to see if this sparks an idea. This is an example of which technique for finding a topic?

brainstorming

self-inventory

reviewing current media

engaging social media

conducting an Internet search

 

Question 16

 

Professional speakers indicate that every ten minutes of speaking time requires at least how many hours of research and presentation time?

  2 hours

  10 hours

  6 hours

  4 hours

  20 hours

 

Question 17

 

Josh is conducting interviews for an informative speech on Google Earth. What critical step in the interview process follows establishing the purpose of the interview?

  Profile the nonverbal behaviors of the interviewee.

  Transcribe the interview verbatim.

  Conduct post-interview research.

  Think through the nonverbal behaviors he will use.

  Choose the interviewee.

 

Question 18

 

Darrel is preparing an entertainment speech on Final Fantasy gaming. As he conducts online research, which of the following is NOT a primary criterion he should use for evaluating information on websites?

links

publishing body

author

currency

purpose

 

Question 19

 

"Imagine that you are in a situation where an angry mob has accused a friend of a serious crime and they are going to hang him because they believe your friend is guilty, even though he isn't. Your only chance to save your friend is to convince the unruly mob of your friend's innocence." This is best described as

a hypothetical illustration.

a factual narrative.

a literal analogy.

a factual illustration.

a literal metaphor.

 

Question 20

 

For her informative speech on the university library, Lauren draws a comparison between an interlibrary loan and Netflix. This is an example of

a figurative analogy.

a literal analogy.

a logical definition.

an operational definition.

a definition by example.

 

Question 21

 

Which of the following is an appropriate suggestion for beginning the research process?

  Save your search until after you have written a rough draft of the speech.

  Focus on one type of source material.

  As you start your search, read all available material on the topic.

  Start early, and gather more information than you think you'll need.

  Use computer searches only when absolutely necessary.

 

Question 22

 

An important early task that speakers should accomplish before writing interview questions and prior to conducting an interview is to

get a quality tape recorder.

research the topic.

prepare a bibliography on the topic.

arrange the room where the interview is to be held.

record a practice interview.

 

Question 23

 

According to the text, which of the following is an appropriate source of information one can use when researching a speech topic?

  "canned" speeches provided in professional magazines

yourself

personal websites

tabloids

editorials

 

Question 24

 

The conclusions of recognized authorities are referred to as

hypothetical illustration.

paraphrasing.

restatement.

testimony.

analogy.

 

Question 25

 

When giving a speech about the benefits of eating a particular brand of breakfast cereal, the most reliable and objective expert opinion would come from

a friend who eats lots of cereal.

statistics from a cereal company.

the CEO of the cereal company.

a professional athlete who likes the cereal.

a nutritionist.

 

Question 26

 

You realize that having another person's point of view would make your speech more interesting. The best source of information to consult to find that material would be

an encyclopedia.

an interview.

the Internet.

your personal experience.

a book of quotations.

 

Question 27

 

Statistics enable speakers to

prove their points without refutation.

summarize a large amount of data quickly.

gloss over trends.

monitor nonverbal behaviors.

explain why something occurred.

 

Question 28

 

According to Aristotle, every speech has essentially which two parts?

an introduction and a conclusion

a statement and its conclusion

a statement and its proof

a conclusion and a review of the main points

a body and a conclusion

 

Question 29

 

An advantage of using testimony in a speech is that it usually adds ________ to what the speaker says.

trustworthiness

scope

quantity

imagery

perspective

 

Question 30

 

"When I use the phrase 'race baiting,' I refer to the usage of any phrase with a historical background rooted in racial fears to induce current racist sentiment." This statement is an example of what type of definition?

definition by example

informative definition

connotative definition

logical definition

operational definition

 

Question 31

 

Lynsey is giving a speech to explain how to bake a dog-friendly birthday cake for her dog, Bruni. The best pattern of organization for her speech would likely be

spatial.

motivated sequence.

cause-effect.

topical.

time-sequence.

 

Question 32

 

If a speaker says, "We have considered the lack of an adequate number of highways in the United States; now let us turn to consider the safety of those highways," the speaker is using a(n)

internal summary.

internal preview.

transition.

signpost.

outline.

 

Question 33

 

A speech on space exploration consisted of the following outline:

I. Space exploration involved many people.

A. Scientists played a critical role in developing space exploration.

a. They had to develop necessary instruments and space capsules.

b. They had to devise mathematical formulas in order to make space travel possible.

B. The government played a key role in facilitating space explorations.

C. Legislators had to pass various bills and appropriations.

D. Politicians had to sell the space program to the public.

 

As a speaker, you would know that the type of organizational pattern illustrated in this outline is a

time-sequence pattern.

spatial pattern.

topical pattern.

motivated sequence pattern.

cause-effect pattern.

 

Question 34

 

Types of daycare facilities in the workplace, types of tsunamis, and types of flu vaccines are all ideas that could be addressed using which organizational pattern?

problem-solution pattern

topical pattern

indirect sequence pattern

cause-effect pattern

time-sequence pattern

 

Question 35

 

"You should keep the four items I have discussed in mind in order to accept the following conclusion..." This is an example of

a transition.

a narrative.

an internal summary.

a signpost.

a main point.

 

Question 36

 

The conclusion of your speech should

follow a chronological pattern.

motivate your audience to listen.

provide statistics on your topic.

reinforce what you want your audience to remember.

establish your credibility.

 

Question 37

 

"Let me first illustrate" and "As you look at my chart" are examples of

famous quotations.

signposts.

transitions.

internal summaries.

internal previews.

 

Question 38

 

Which sequence describes the best way to approach outlining a speech?

  Begin with a preliminary outline, and then create a presentational outline, followed by a full-sentence outline.

  Begin by citing your primary references, and then create a presentational outline, followed by a specific purpose outline.

  Begin with a full-sentence outline, and then create a presentational outline.

  Begin with a preliminary outline, and then create a full-sentence outline, followed by a presentational outline.

  Begin with a presentational outline, and then create a preliminary outline, followed by a full-sentence outline.

 

Question 39

 

When presenting the main points, you should be specific, use vivid language, and

show relevance.

illustrate credibility.

display visual aids.

explain connotative meanings.

provide logical definitions.

 

Question 40

 

During an informative speech, an internal summary would go at the end of

the attention-getter.

the internal preview.

a main point.

the conclusion.

the credibility statement.

 

Question 41

 

When using presentational note cards, you should always remember to

use as many cards as needed.

write on both sides of the card to reduce the number of cards.

reduce your introduction and conclusion to a list.

use shorthand for your quotations.

list only main points and subpoints.

 

Question 42

 

Alexis has drafted a list of all the points that may be used in her informative speech on pediatric cancer. What type of outline has she created?

transitional outline

preliminary outline

presentational outline

delivery outline

full-sentence outline

 

Question 43

 

Chad is putting the finishing touches on his entertainment speech on Comic-Con. He wants to make sure that his listeners are ready for the end of his speech, and that they are not left hanging and uncomfortable. What should he focus on to accomplish this goal?

crafting an effective conclusion

making his thesis clear

including good transitions

creating an attention-getting introduction

motivating the audience to listen

 

Question 44

 

Spangler wants to shock or surprise his audience. What approach should he take to orienting the audience to his topic?

refer to the subject or occasion

use personal references or narratives

ask rhetorical questions

present a startling statement

use humor

 

Question 45

 

Rachel wants to give her listeners a "road map" so they know where she will be taking them in the remainder of her speech. She should consider

motivating the audience to listen.

forecasting the main points.

reordering the main points.

creating parallel structure.

limiting the number of main points.

 

Question 46

 

Bryn is delivering an informative speech on fashion design where she wants to come across as organized, conversational, and prepared. What method of delivery should she select?

impromptu

manuscript

memorized

extemporaneous

inflexible

 

Question 47

 

Mayor Cost is presenting a speech responding to a crisis that has occurred in her town. What would be the advantage(s) of selecting the manuscript method of delivery for her speech?

ability to adapt to the audience

greater flexibility, vocally and physically

ease with which statistics may be used

accuracy and preciseness

greater freedom to concentrate on delivery

 

Question 48

 

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationships among the speaker, the audience, and speech anxiety?

  The audience tends to overestimate a speaker's anxiety.

  The audience is oblivious to the speaker's anxiety.

  Speakers who have speech anxiety often overestimate how much the audience notices their behavior.

  Speakers who have speech anxiety often underestimate how much the audience notices their behavior.

  Cultural differences are not necessarily a cause of anxiety.

 

Question 49

 

According to the text, speech anxiety is often created by

fear of media exposure.

genetic predispositions.

avoidance of public speaking.

misunderstanding of the communication process.

fear of making mistakes.

 

Question 50

 

The key to successful management of speech anxiety is

the proper use of educational materials.

to practice a speech multiple times.

learning to control it.

focusing on speaking ethically.

proper documentation of cited sources.

 

Question 51

 

When polishing your delivery, you should

practice the speech without anyone watching.

practice all of the speech straight through.

practice the speech in several different settings or rooms.

use slightly different wordings each time you practice your speech (unless the speech is supposed to be memorized).

practice the speech without notes.

 

Question 52

 

Which of the following statements is least accurate about using video and digitized video clips in your speech?

  The Internet is a rich source for video clips on thousands of subject areas.

  You can create and place your own digitized video clips for your presentations.

  When using video, it is important for it to have relevance.

  A video clip should not dominate or distract from the presentation.

  A 2-minute video would be appropriate for a 5- to 7-minute speech.

 

Question 53

 

Which of the following is NOT an important function of using visual aids in a speech?

  Makes a speech memorable and understandable

  Ensures speech is appropriate length

  Enhances speaker credibility

  Provides support

  Creates audience interest

 

Question 54

 

Toasts, acceptance speeches, and introductions typically call for which type of delivery?

impromptu

memorized

persuasive

manuscript

extemporaneous

 

Question 55

 

When learning how to give a speech, manuscript delivery is often discouraged because it

invites the speaker to concentrate more on the script than on the audience.

requires the ability to recall large amounts of information.

only works in formal situations.

requires the ability to think on your feet.

increases eye contact with the audience.

 

Question 56

 

Arleen has a clear and distinct voice. She uses the correct stress on syllables and words, and produces a pleasing volume. According to the text, we would say that Arleen is doing a good job with

kinesics.

voice quality.

pauses.

intelligibility.

pronunciation.

 

IncorrectQuestion 57

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For an informative speech, Morgan must bring in three objects that represent who she is as a person. Unfortunately, displaying one of the actual objects is not practical due to its size. The next best visual aid choice to consider using is a

photograph.

graph.

drawing.

model.

diagram.

 

Question 58

 

Colton uses the intensity and volume of his voice to communicate his ideas with confidence and vigor, to emphasize an important point, and to regain lagging interest. According to the text, we would say that Colton is doing a good job with

rate.

pronunciation.

intelligibility.

force.

pitch.

 

Question 59

 

When a real estate agent tells you how to distinguish between a good investment and a bad one with the motive to sell, the agent's goal is

persuasion.

recognition.

motivation.

information.

acceptance.

 

Question 60

 

Guidelines for choosing an informative speech topic include which of the following statements?

  Choose a topic that you find to be relatively uninteresting.

  Choose a topic that you are unfamiliar with.

  Choose a topic requiring a little more time than you have.

  Choose a topic without concerning yourself about the audience's interest in the topic.

  Choose a topic that is important to you.

 

Question 61

 

Bernice wants to explain how to bake an apple pie in her informative speech. What two purposes should her process speech topic serve?

to increase understanding and to motivate the audience to action

to gain the audience's attention and to teach the audience how to do something

to gain the audience's attention and to increase understanding

to increase understanding and to teach the audience how to do something

to call the audience to action and to entertain

 

Question 62

 

Elise wants to give her audience a reason to listen by relating the topic to their needs and interests. What does she hope to create?

a persuasive appeal

fresh perspective

information relevance

a focus on the unusual

a plan for repetition

 

Question 63

 

Christie has been assigned an informative speech for her public speaking class. What should the general goal of her informative speech be?

get the audience to act on the basis of information presented in the speech

have the audience distinguish between different things

provide extrinsic motivation for change

provide intrinsic motivation for change

increase the knowledge of the audience

 

Question 64

 

"The role of crisis hot lines in community health care" and "J. K. Rowling's contributions to literature" are examples of what type of informative speech topic?

objects

events

concepts

history

processes

 

Question 65

 

"To help my listeners learn the differences between social aggression and bullying" is an example of what type of speech topic?

processes

ethics

events

objects

concepts

 

Question 66

 

Josh is teaching Michael how to be an effective speaker. What two general hints for effective informative speaking should Josh share?

  Avoid concrete words and use planned repetition.

  Use advance organizers and abstract words.

  Avoid assumptions and personalize information.

  Gain audience attention and assume understanding.

  Use multiple statistics and examples.

 

Question 67

 

Mark and Seth are learning how to grade speeches as a part of their communication teacher training class. Which of the following criteria should they use to evaluate an informative speech?

  The conclusion establishes strong credibility.

  The purpose of the speech indicates a plan for change.

  The speech includes a call to action.

  The speech must contain visual aids.

  Supporting materials supply evidence that what the speaker is saying is accurate and credible.

 

Question 68

 

The statements "Two points are critical here" and "The following information is essential" reflect what type of organizational technique used in aiding listeners' understanding?

internal previews

advance organizers

antonyms

planned repetition

logical definitions

 

Question 69

 

In her speech on communication apprehension, Angela states that communication apprehension is a trait or global anxiety, whereas speech anxiety is a state or situational anxiety. Angela is using what method to clearly define communication apprehension for her audience?

logical definition

contrast definition

etymology

operational definition

antonym

 

Question 70

 

Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose statement for a concrete subject, following the guidelines from the chapter?

  Why the best Internet search engine is Google Chrome

  Everyone should eat black beans instead of red kidney beans

  To inform listeners how water filters reduce contaminants.

  The top three reasons the music of the Baroque period is superior to the Classical era

  The best movie ever is Gone with the Wind

 

Question 71

 

Which of the following is NOT an action goal of persuasion?

discontinuance

deterrence

recurrence

adoption

continuance

 

Question 72

 

In her persuasive speech, Robyn wants her listeners to stop eating too much fast food. Which subgoal of persuasion is Robyn attempting to meet?

adoption

discontinuance

deterrence

continuance

recurrence

 

Question 73

 

In his campaign to secure the Republican presidential nomination, Mitt Romney needed to aim his speeches at persuading swing voters that the Romney-Ryan combination was the best ticket. His action goal, therefore, was

rejection.

extension.

continuance.

deterrence.

adoption.

 

IncorrectQuestion 74

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A speech that asks whether something is good or bad, desirable or undesirable, centers around a question of

fact.

policy.

continuance.

truth.

value.

 

Question 75

 

A logical appeal requires the ability to argue for your point of view. To accomplish this, you usually state a

proposition and a deductive falsifier.

deductive reason and an inductive reason.

deductive falsifier and a justification.

proposition and a justification.

deductive proposition and an inductive proposition.