Speaking 13th Edition By
Stephen Lucas
As Rosa is writing her speech on the major
cities in Puerto Rico, she finds pictures of
each city to show during her presentation.
This example refers to which of the
following speaking competencies? -
<<<ANSWER>>>adept use of visual aids
All of the following are general purposes for
public speaking except -
<<<ANSWER>>>to motivate
,We interpret a speaker differently when we
can see and hear the speaker versus when
we can just hear the speaker. -
<<<ANSWER>>>True
This aspect of worldview is likely to govern
what ideas the audience will accept as true
or false. - <<<ANSWER>>>ontology
This aspect of worldview is likely to govern
a speaker's preferred delivery style and
selection of visual aids. -
<<<ANSWER>>>praxeology
Psychological Noise -
<<<ANSWER>>>stress about an
upcoming class reunion
Physiological Noise - <<<ANSWER>>>a
migraine headache
,Physical Noise - <<<ANSWER>>>a jet
flying overhead
Cultural Noise -
<<<ANSWER>>>disagreement about the
need for welfare
When Andre is outlining his speech on
football, he lists his main points as: the
origins of football, evolution of football
throughout the years, and football today.
This example refers to which of the
following speaking competencies? -
<<<ANSWER>>>clear organization
Public speaking has been taught for
thousands of years. -
<<<ANSWER>>>true
, Humans' ability to use a formalized system
to communicate makes them superior to
animals. - <<<ANSWER>>>false
Which of the following is not one of the five
core aspects of worldview? -
<<<ANSWER>>>theology
Learning about public speaking can help
you learn to critically evaluate other
people's speeches. - <<<ANSWER>>>true
We can never be completely understood by
another person. - <<<ANSWER>>>true
When Camille gives her speech on how
coffee is made, she constantly pushes her
hair out of her face, plays with her necklace,
and taps her fingers on the podium. How
can she improve her delivery in her next
presentation? - <<<ANSWER>>>She can