CMM
120
Midterm
Exam
Fall
2012
MULTIPLE CHOICE (4 pts. each)
1. Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed.
ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another.
solidify the structure of a speech.
all of the above.
b and c only.
2. Which of the following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech introduction?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
a transition
an internal summary
a lengthy quotation
a startling statement
a causal argument
3. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the process of drying and storing garden herbs.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
The first step is to rinse the herbs.
The second step is to dry the herbs.
The third step is to strip the dried leaves.
The fourth step is to store the herbs properly.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
topical
chronological
descriptive
practical
spatial
4. Using expert testimony is an excellent way to lend __________ to your speeches.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
vividness
reliability
concreteness
credibility
professionalism
5. Which of the following is out of place in a speech to inform?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
advocating
explaining
reporting
demonstrating
telling
6. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called a(n)
__________ speech.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
extemporaneous
spontaneous
transitional
contemporaneous
informative
7. The three kinds of plagiarism discussed in your textbook are
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
universal plagiarism, incremental plagiarism, and accidental plagiarism.
essential plagiarism, incidental plagiarism, and global plagiarism.
literary plagiarism, scientific plagiarism, and speech plagiarism.
idea plagiarism, quotation plagiarism, and paraphrase plagiarism.
global plagiarism, patchwork plagiarism, and incremental plagiarism.
8. The tendency to see the beliefs, values, and customs of one’s own culture or group as “right” or “natural” is
called
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
ethnicity.
egocentrism.
ethnocentrism.
exclusivity.
essentialism.
9. According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a speaking
outline?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
key words or phrases to jog the speaker’s memory
cues for delivering the speech
statistics and quotations that might be easily forgotten
all of the above
a and b only
10. Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
the bibliography
a specific purpose statement
transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries
the central idea
all of the above
CMM
120
Mid
Term
Exam
Fall
2012
FILL in the BLANK (4 pts. each)
1.
Communication based on a person’s voice and body, rather than on the use of words, is called
_______________ communication. NONVERBAL
2.
A bibliography is often included as part of the _______________ outline. PREPARATION
3.
When you use a _______________ question in the introduction of a speech, you expect the audience
to answer mentally rather than out loud. RHETORICAL
4.
Technically, _______________ state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one she or he is
coming to. TRANSITIONS
MATCHING (2 pts. each)
Global
plagiarism
Kinesics
Transition
Central
idea
Paraphrase
Interference
Specific
purpose
Mean
Patchwork
plagiarism
Extemporaneous
Median
Mode
Incremental
plagiarism
Peer
testimony
Credibility
__________
is
stealing
a
speech
entirely
from
a
single
source
and
passing
it
off
as
one’s
own.
G.
Plagiarism
__________
is
failing
to
give
credit
for
particular
parts
of
a
speech
that
are
borrowed
from
other
people.
I.P.
__________
is
stealing
ideas
or
language
from
two
or
three
sources
and
passing
them
off
as
one’s
own.
P.P.
__________
is
the
average
value
of
a
group
of
numbers.
Mean
__________
is
the
middle
number
in
a
group
of
numbers
arranged
from
highest
to
lowest.
Median
__________
is
the
number
that
occurs
most
frequently
in
a
group
of
numbers.
Mode
__________
is
the
audience’s
perception
of
whether
a
speaker
is
qualified
to
speak
on
a
given
topic.
Cred
__________
is
a
carefully
prepared
and
rehearsed
speech
that
is
presented
from
a
brief
set
of
notes.
Extemp
__________
is
a
one
sentence
statement
that
sums
up
or
encapsulates
the
major
ideas
of
a
speech.
Cent
Idea
__________
is
a
infinitive
phrase
that
states
precisely
what
a
speaker
hopes
to
accomplish
in
his/her
speech.
__________
is
anything
that
impedes
the
communication
message.
Interference
__________
is
a
word
or
phrase
that
indicates
when
a
speaker
has
finished
one
thought
and
begins
another.
__________
is
from
ordinary
people
with
firsthand
experience
or
insight
on
a
topic.
Peer
Testimony
__________
is
to
restate
or
summarize
a
source’s
ideas
in
one’s
own
words.
Paraphrase
__________
is
the
study
of
body
motions
as
a
systematic
mode
of
communication.
Kinesics
CMM
120
Mid
Term
Exam
Fall
2012
TRUE – FALSE (2 pts. each)
5.
T F
Both public speaking and conversation involve adapting to listener feedback.
6.
T F
Public speaking requires the same method of delivery as ordinary conversation.
7.
T F
Public speaking usually requires more formal language than everyday conversation.
8.
T F
Public speaking is more highly structured than everyday conversation.
9.
T F
Some nervousness before you speak is usually beneficial.
10.
T F
It is necessary for a public speaker to identify his or her source whether the speaker is
paraphrasing or quoting verbatim.
11.
T F
Because opinions on the Internet are free for anyone to use, it is ethical to use them in your
speech without citing your source.
12.
T F
According to your textbook, the best way to prepare to give your first speech is to memorize it
and deliver it word for word.
13.
T F
Most experts recommend that you read your speeches to the audience so you don’t forget any of
the words.
14.
T F
When you give a speech, you should try to have the same expressiveness in your voice as you
have in ordinary conversation.
15.
T F
When taking research notes, it is important to distinguish among direct quotations,
paraphrases, and your own ideas.
16.
T F
The three basic types of supporting materials are examples, statistics, and testimony.
17.
T F
To be most effective in a speech, statistics need to be interpreted and explained in terms that are
meaningful to the audience.
18.
T F
Transitions state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one the speaker is coming to.
19.
T F
If your topic is clear in the body of the speech, there is no need to state it in the introduction.
20.
T F
When making a preparation outline, you should state your main points and subpoints in full
sentences to ensure that you develop your ideas fully.
21.
T F
A speaking outline is usually longer and more detailed than a preparation outline.
22.
T F
Speaking impromptu and speaking extemporaneously are essentially alike.
23.
T F
An extemporaneous speech is carefully prepared and practiced in advance.
24.
T F
Poor eye contact during a speech can make you lose the attention of your audience.
CMM
120
Mid
Term
Exam
Fall
2012