Public Speaking Review
Questions And Correct Answers
How is public speaking similiar to everyday conversation? (4 ways)
1) Organizing your thoughts logically. 2) Tailoring you message to your audience.
3) Telling a story for maximum impact. 4) Adapting to listener feedback.
How is public speaking different from everyday conversation? (3 ways)
1) Public speaking is more highly structured. 2) Public speaking requires more
formal language. 3) Public speaking requires a different method of delivery.
Why is it normal -even desirable- to be nervous at the start of a speech?
Your body produces adrenaline
How can you control your nervousness and make it work for you in your
speeches?
Aquire Speaking Experience. Prepare. Think Positively. Use the Power of
Visualization. Know that most Nervousness is not visible. Dont expect Perfection.
,What are the SEVEN elements of the speech communication process?
1) Speaker. 2) Message 3) Channel. 4) Listener. 5) Feedback. 6) Interference. 7)
Situation
What is ethnocentrism?
The belief that our own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
Why do public speakers need to avoid ethnocentrism when addressing
audiences with diverse cultural, racial, or ethnic backgrounds?
To avoid offending the audience
What is ethics?
The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in humans
affairs
What are the FIVE guidelines for ethical speechmaking?
1) Make sure your goals are ethically sound. 2) Be fully prepared for each speech.
3) Be honest in what you say. 4) Avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive
language. 5) Put ethical principles into practice
, What is the difference between global plagiarism and patchwork plagiarism?
GLOBAL - Stealing your speech entirely from another source and passing it off as
your own. PATCHWORK - Stealing from multiple sources
What are the best ways to avoid global and patchwork plagiarism?
Consult a large number of sources and in depth research
What is incremental plagiarism?
When the speaker fails to give credit for particular parts of the speech that are
borrowed from other people
How can you steer clear of incremental plagiarism when dealing with qoutation
and paraphrases?
Clearly identify the source before reciting the qoute
What are the THREE guidelines for ethical listening?
1) Be courteous and attentive. 2) Avoid prejudging the speaker. 3) Maintain the
free and open expression of ideas
Questions And Correct Answers
How is public speaking similiar to everyday conversation? (4 ways)
1) Organizing your thoughts logically. 2) Tailoring you message to your audience.
3) Telling a story for maximum impact. 4) Adapting to listener feedback.
How is public speaking different from everyday conversation? (3 ways)
1) Public speaking is more highly structured. 2) Public speaking requires more
formal language. 3) Public speaking requires a different method of delivery.
Why is it normal -even desirable- to be nervous at the start of a speech?
Your body produces adrenaline
How can you control your nervousness and make it work for you in your
speeches?
Aquire Speaking Experience. Prepare. Think Positively. Use the Power of
Visualization. Know that most Nervousness is not visible. Dont expect Perfection.
,What are the SEVEN elements of the speech communication process?
1) Speaker. 2) Message 3) Channel. 4) Listener. 5) Feedback. 6) Interference. 7)
Situation
What is ethnocentrism?
The belief that our own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures
Why do public speakers need to avoid ethnocentrism when addressing
audiences with diverse cultural, racial, or ethnic backgrounds?
To avoid offending the audience
What is ethics?
The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in humans
affairs
What are the FIVE guidelines for ethical speechmaking?
1) Make sure your goals are ethically sound. 2) Be fully prepared for each speech.
3) Be honest in what you say. 4) Avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive
language. 5) Put ethical principles into practice
, What is the difference between global plagiarism and patchwork plagiarism?
GLOBAL - Stealing your speech entirely from another source and passing it off as
your own. PATCHWORK - Stealing from multiple sources
What are the best ways to avoid global and patchwork plagiarism?
Consult a large number of sources and in depth research
What is incremental plagiarism?
When the speaker fails to give credit for particular parts of the speech that are
borrowed from other people
How can you steer clear of incremental plagiarism when dealing with qoutation
and paraphrases?
Clearly identify the source before reciting the qoute
What are the THREE guidelines for ethical listening?
1) Be courteous and attentive. 2) Avoid prejudging the speaker. 3) Maintain the
free and open expression of ideas
