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Sophia public speaking milestone 1 Questions and Answers 1 Chuck sat in his driveway listening to an economist on his car radio discussing, “the incredible benefits of depositing an extra 10% each m ... onth in your retirement account…think of all that you could buy in years to come if you save a little now.” At dinner that night, Chuck told his wife that he wanted to start deducting more money from their paychecks and depositing it in their retirement accounts. He told her that this would be a great way for them to save for the beach house they wanted. Chuck was engaged in the act of (A) reflecting when he told his wife why he wanted to start saving more money for retirement. CONCEPT Listening and Critical Thinking The Importance of Listening 2 Sandy had to give a toast at a party for her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Sandy and her siblings organized the party as a surprise for her parents. Sandy’s mother-in-law was at the party, and her husband had just passed away the previous month. They were married 45 years, and he died suddenly of a heart attack. Determine which of the following circumstances describes an environmental context that will affect Sandy's speech. Sandy’s sister-in-law put together a slide show to go with the toast, and it was difficult to see with the lights on. Sandy noticed that most of the party attendees were older than 50 and would not share her taste in music. Sandy’s mother-in-law was grieving her husband’s death and could not stay interested. Sandy chose to wear an elegant green dress to the party, and she realized several other women were wearing something similar. CONCEPT Situational and Environmental Context 3 Mitch is the vice principal of an elementary school. A monthly assembly is approaching, and it is normal for the staff of the school to give advisory speeches at such assemblies. Mitch is scheduled to give a persuasive speech at this gathering, and he is trying to determine what subject he wants to discuss. He remembers reading a recent article about the amount of time children spend online and decides to address this in his speech. Which of the following statements represents the topic of Mitch's speech? Communicating via social networks can lead to depression and loneliness. Convince children to spend more time outside away from computer screens. The risks of too much social media. Elementary school children spend an average of 3 hours per day online. CONCEPT The Importance of Choosing a Good Topic Defining the Thesis General Purpose 4 Jeremy tucked his T-shirt into his jeans as he walked to the front of the conference room to present a new concept to the board of directors. His hands shook when he flipped through his note cards. Before beginning his presentation, Jeremy introduced himself, and commented on how nicely all of the women in the room were dressed. After his presentation, as he returned to his seat, Jeremy wondered why some of the audience gave him funny looks. Which public speaking best practice was not addressed by Jeremy? Considering the Audience Adjusting the Rate of Delivery Preparing Beforehand Appropriate Dress CONCEPT Rules to Follow When Speaking Best Practices in Public Speaking 5 Which of the following is an example of a physical contextual factor that a union leader should consider before delivering a speech at a rally? The knowledge the average audience member would possess after leaving the speech The views of the audience in regard to overtime pay and medical coverage The popularity of a recently elected public official The size and temperature of the auditorium in which the speech is taking place CONCEPT Physical Context 6 Which of the following speeches is primarily meant to persuade? A graduation speaker encourages her classmates to start saving for retirement immediately. A police officer talks about the potential dangers that come with working nights. A mother shares some embarrassing photos of her daughter at her 21st birthday brunch. An advertising agency reports its earnings growth over the past two quarters. CONCEPT General Purpose Specific Purpose of a Speech 7 When soliciting information, sometimes a speaker will (A) conduct an interview, which enables him or her to ask questions that can tailor the information received in real time. Solicit Information 8 Which of the following situations describes the actions of an ethical speaker? Janet collects five dollars for every candle sold after her speech. Janet wears clothing displaying the candle company’s logo during her presentation. Janet compares this candle with two others from the store. She tells the audience that she has tested this candle against “many others.” Janet tells her audience that the candle company gave her the candles she is reviewing, free of charge. CONCEPT Rules to Follow When Speaking The Importance of Studying Ethics 9 Denise is teaching a group of students pursuing their real-estate licenses at the local community college. Denise's lecture today is about the real estate agent's responsibilities to potential buyers. Rather than presenting the laws governing this relationship, Denise tells her students that they can do whatever they want in order to close the sale. Unfortunately, because Denise was not (A) honest , she ultimately lost credibility as a speaker. A fully prepared kind open-minded honest CONCEPT Rules to Follow When Speaking 10 Brett was ready to begin his first year as a college professor. On the first day of class, he arranged the seats so that every student could hear him, and see him and his PowerPoint presentation. After class ended, he was happy with how well his first lecture went. This first lecture is an example of a (A) co-located audience. A Computer Mediated Presentation Remote Audience Personally Mediated Presentation Co- Located Audience CONCEPT Channel 11 Speakers want to make well-organized speeches, to keep their audiences engaged. When developing a speech, a speaker must select a topic, a purpose, and a thesis. As you develop a speech, make sure that your topic is manageable. It is important to identify the subtopics that are related to the general topic. This is known as (A) scoping. Scoping your Topic Brainstorming Your Areas of Interest Specific Purpose of a Speech Defining the Thesis 12 Amy was frustrated because her principal made a joke about the school dress code. Amy believed that this was an inappropriate way to begin a faculty meeting. She had difficulty concentrating on what the superintendent had to say. This situation demonstrates how (A) lack of prioritization, not substance leads to poor listening. A auditory distractions low concentration lack of prioritization focusing on style, not substance CONCEPT Causes of Poor Listening Be a Serious Listener 13 Which scenario is the best example of culture getting in the way of effective listening? Jennifer thought that the speaker's opening joke was not funny. Jennifer can’t stop staring at the tattoos on the speaker’s arms and legs. Jennifer was confused by the math the speaker used to interpret the data. Jennifer thought that the speaker's PowerPoint presentation was boring. CONCEPT Causes of Poor Listening Be an Open-Minded Listener Culture 14 Which of the statements about public speaking most closely matches the views of Francis Bacon? Believed that delivery and style are more important than what was being said. Thought that public speaking is inherently moral. Argued that the purpose of public speaking is to convince someone of something. Thought that communication facilitates the journey to truth. CONCEPT History of Public Speaking 15 Which of the following actions best fits the remembering stage of the listening process? A husband tells his wife that her frustration with their child is similar to how his mother used to get upset with him. A husband listens to his wife express her frustration with their daughter. A husband realizes that his wife’s frustration can be attributed to the fact that she had a bad day at work. A husband shuts the door so their daughter can’t hear them fighting. CONCEPT The Remembering Stage 16 Max and his business partner, Jolee, are about to open a second restaurant. Which speech below is a special occasion speech? Max asks all employees to listen to a speech about the new roles and responsibilities they will take on with the opening of the new restaurant. Max asks all employees to spend a few hours on Saturday hanging up posters advertising the opening of their new restaurant. Max asks all of their employees to raise their glasses as he describes how proud he is of the work they have done, and the adventures involved in opening a new restaurant. Max asked the employees to suggest names for the new restaurant. He meets with everyone to suggest the name he believes is best. CONCEPT Speeches for Special Occasions Persuasive Speeches Informative Speeches 17 As James prepared his speech, he made sure to stay on-topic and write a well-organized speech. James remembers the public speaking best practice of (A) holding your audience's attention. A dressing professionally considering the audience's reaction holding your audience’s attention analyzing the audience CONCEPT Rules to Follow When Speaking Best Practices in Public Speaking 18 Determine which action by Jacob best fits the evaluating stage of the listening process. Jacob realized the politician was in favor of stricter sentences for drug offenders. Jacob moved up a few rows in the auditorium in order to better make out what the politician was saying. Jacob realized that the rise in crime the politician cited as justification for his policies might have been an anomaly. Jacob began to grimace as he became more and more skeptical of the politician's argument. CONCEPT The Evaluating Stage The Responding Stage The Receiving Stage The Understanding Stage 19 Jose was nervous because he had to make a presentation at work. After telling his wife about his uneasiness, she suggested that he practice by making his speech to their family every night after dinner. Jose found that speaking to his family in this way increased his confidence. This experience shows how Jose benefited from (A) Personal Satisfaction through public speaking. A Networking Personal Satisfaction Professional Advancement External Influence CONCEPT Personal Benefits of Public Speaking External Benefits: Influence the World Around You Career Benefits: Advancement 20 Raul is a sales representative working for a software company. While he gives a presentation at a consumer electronics show, his coworker Morgan watches him and takes notes. Morgan's job is to judge Raul's presentation and give him feedback. After Raul finishes, Morgan informs him that while his speech had its strong points, the audience was bored at times. In order to fix this, Morgan advises Raul to find [Show More]

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