COMM 1100-Midterm || with Error-free Solutions.
____________ is "static" that interferes with with effectively receiving a message correct
answers noise
Linda is giving a speech on new methods of bridge construction to students in her engineering
class. According to the interactional model, when students decipher Linda's words and messages
within the speech to make sense of what she is saying, they are going through the process of
_________________ correct answers decoding
Brandon is speaking about the effects of climate change on U.S. national security and possible
policy shifts that should take place as preventative measures. According to the linear model,
Brandon is acting as the Linda is giving a speech on new methods of bridge construction to
students in her engineering class. According to the linear model, Brandon is the
________________ correct answers source
According to Ch. 1, the speaker can help the audience understand their message by doing which
of the following:
-providing definitions for jargon or complex terms
-using visual aids
-avoid gesturing so the crowd doesn't get distracted
-both a & b
-all of the above correct answers both a & b
T/F: According to Ch. 1, if you approach the speech as a monologue, you will be more confident
and be a better speaker for your audience correct answers false
Jenna is very passionate about the cause to help curb the rising rate of childhood obesity and so
is visiting a school to talk to children about healthy living. During her talk, Jenna relates the
causes, consequences, and relevant statistics about obesity, as well as advice on what they can do
to become healthier. When she follows up with teachers a month later, she is told that some of
the kids seem to be bringing healthier for lunch and that a few parents called to thank the school
for allowing Jenna to speak to their children. In this situation, the _________ would be
somewhat unethical correct answers none were unethical
T/F: The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens' free speech without any
legal limitations correct answers false
During her speech, Karla states JFK's famous line, "Ask not what your country can do for you -
ask what you can do for your country" and then discusses the implications on how to be a good
citizen. However, she does not verbally cite that JFK was the original speaker. Though
unintentional, Karla is guilty of plagiarism because she forgot to: correct answers give credit to
the author when providing a direct quotation
, T/F: According to research discussed in chapter 1, though most people say they're ethical and
honest, the majority of people are not completely honest when interacting with others. correct
answers true
Speaking to the audience by being concerned with their best interests and welfare best represents
which of the following ways of communicating ethically: correct answers showing respect and
promoting mutual understanding
Maya is thinking about her upcoming speech, specifically considering the size of the audience
and physical setting of where she will be speaking. Maya is engaging in _________ analysis of
the audience correct answers situational
According to Ch. 5, the _____ is the unique set of perspectives, experience, and knowledge
belonging to every individual. correct answers frame of reference
In Ch. 5, the author refers to one's credibility as one's level of ______: correct answers ethos
T/F: When you are speaking to a captive audience, you don't need to work as hard to keep their
full attention correct answers false
As Marc is preparing the closing speech for his current court case, he thinks back to his public
speaking class and remembers that it was Aristotle who stated that courtroom speech, or
_________ speech, is one of the three purposes of speech/speaking correct answers forensic
T/F: When you are presenting an informative speech, it's important that you do not attempt to
persuade the audience or express opinion. correct answers true
When you go up on stage to accept your third academy award for best actor/actress, the speech
you give will be considered a _______ type of speech correct answers ceremonial
Jaime is a police officer who does a lot of speaking to children of all ages. When speaking to
high school students, Jaime is likely to drop in a curse word (e.g., "crap) for effect or to break the
ice in the classroom. However, Jaime thinks that this would be inappropriate when speaking to
third graders. Jaime's alteration of language best reflects which of the following constraints of
public speaking: correct answers audience
While planning your informative speech on "how to change a tire", you make sure that your main
points are arranged in a logical and organized fashion so that the audience can easily follow
along. Your attention to these specific aspects shows that you are concerned with the _____ of
the speech. correct answers clarity
If Ella says that "people are protesting to ensure their constitutional rights are protected" instead
of "people are protesting to ensure their freedom", she is following which of the principles for
giving clear and interesting informative speeches (according to Ch. 16): correct answers creating
concrete images
____________ is "static" that interferes with with effectively receiving a message correct
answers noise
Linda is giving a speech on new methods of bridge construction to students in her engineering
class. According to the interactional model, when students decipher Linda's words and messages
within the speech to make sense of what she is saying, they are going through the process of
_________________ correct answers decoding
Brandon is speaking about the effects of climate change on U.S. national security and possible
policy shifts that should take place as preventative measures. According to the linear model,
Brandon is acting as the Linda is giving a speech on new methods of bridge construction to
students in her engineering class. According to the linear model, Brandon is the
________________ correct answers source
According to Ch. 1, the speaker can help the audience understand their message by doing which
of the following:
-providing definitions for jargon or complex terms
-using visual aids
-avoid gesturing so the crowd doesn't get distracted
-both a & b
-all of the above correct answers both a & b
T/F: According to Ch. 1, if you approach the speech as a monologue, you will be more confident
and be a better speaker for your audience correct answers false
Jenna is very passionate about the cause to help curb the rising rate of childhood obesity and so
is visiting a school to talk to children about healthy living. During her talk, Jenna relates the
causes, consequences, and relevant statistics about obesity, as well as advice on what they can do
to become healthier. When she follows up with teachers a month later, she is told that some of
the kids seem to be bringing healthier for lunch and that a few parents called to thank the school
for allowing Jenna to speak to their children. In this situation, the _________ would be
somewhat unethical correct answers none were unethical
T/F: The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens' free speech without any
legal limitations correct answers false
During her speech, Karla states JFK's famous line, "Ask not what your country can do for you -
ask what you can do for your country" and then discusses the implications on how to be a good
citizen. However, she does not verbally cite that JFK was the original speaker. Though
unintentional, Karla is guilty of plagiarism because she forgot to: correct answers give credit to
the author when providing a direct quotation
, T/F: According to research discussed in chapter 1, though most people say they're ethical and
honest, the majority of people are not completely honest when interacting with others. correct
answers true
Speaking to the audience by being concerned with their best interests and welfare best represents
which of the following ways of communicating ethically: correct answers showing respect and
promoting mutual understanding
Maya is thinking about her upcoming speech, specifically considering the size of the audience
and physical setting of where she will be speaking. Maya is engaging in _________ analysis of
the audience correct answers situational
According to Ch. 5, the _____ is the unique set of perspectives, experience, and knowledge
belonging to every individual. correct answers frame of reference
In Ch. 5, the author refers to one's credibility as one's level of ______: correct answers ethos
T/F: When you are speaking to a captive audience, you don't need to work as hard to keep their
full attention correct answers false
As Marc is preparing the closing speech for his current court case, he thinks back to his public
speaking class and remembers that it was Aristotle who stated that courtroom speech, or
_________ speech, is one of the three purposes of speech/speaking correct answers forensic
T/F: When you are presenting an informative speech, it's important that you do not attempt to
persuade the audience or express opinion. correct answers true
When you go up on stage to accept your third academy award for best actor/actress, the speech
you give will be considered a _______ type of speech correct answers ceremonial
Jaime is a police officer who does a lot of speaking to children of all ages. When speaking to
high school students, Jaime is likely to drop in a curse word (e.g., "crap) for effect or to break the
ice in the classroom. However, Jaime thinks that this would be inappropriate when speaking to
third graders. Jaime's alteration of language best reflects which of the following constraints of
public speaking: correct answers audience
While planning your informative speech on "how to change a tire", you make sure that your main
points are arranged in a logical and organized fashion so that the audience can easily follow
along. Your attention to these specific aspects shows that you are concerned with the _____ of
the speech. correct answers clarity
If Ella says that "people are protesting to ensure their constitutional rights are protected" instead
of "people are protesting to ensure their freedom", she is following which of the principles for
giving clear and interesting informative speeches (according to Ch. 16): correct answers creating
concrete images
