SPCH 101 - Public Speaking » Fall 2019 » Quiz 6

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Question #1
Meredith’s partner is upset because his parents are getting divorced. She listens as he explains that he is worried about how his younger sister will deal with the divorce. This is an example of __________.
A.   informational listening
B.   empathetic or therapeutic listening
C.   relational listening
D.   appreciative listening
Question #2
Margot is at a concert for her favorite band, listening to her favorite song. This is an example of ________________.
A.   empathetic or therapeutic listening
B.   appreciative listening
C.   relational listening
D.   informational listening
Question #3
Sam is listening to Gustavo’s speech on why to become a vegetarian. Sam has heard this speech topic before, and she assumes she knows what Gustavo is going to say. Because of this, she chooses to text during his speech instead of pay attention. This is an example of which barrier to effective listening?
A.   judging
B.   reacting emotionally
C.   anticipation
D.   attitude
Question #4
Which of the following statements is not true about hearing?
A.   it aids in the survival of our species
B.   it is voluntary
C.   it involves nerve impulses
D.   it involves brain processing
Question #5
Turning your phone off in advance of a meeting is an example of which of the following strategies to enhance listening?
A.   take notes
B.   come prepared
C.   identify distractions
D.   keep an open mind
Question #6
To encourage audience members to listen to his speech on saving for retirement, Colin explained to his audience he could teach them how to become millionaires. Which technique for encouraging effective listening was he using?
A.   convince them to engage
B.   use realistic examples
C.   cue your listeners
D.   make your listeners care
Question #7
Using a faster rate of speech to create excitement or a slower rate of speech to convey seriousness is an example of which technique for encouraging effective listening?
A.   convince them to engage
B.   cue your listeners
C.   make your listeners care
D.   use realistic examples
Question #8
Which of the following would not be an example of a psychological deaf spot?
A.   a jury who has been ordered by a judge to ignore a witnesses testimony
B.   a peace activist refusing to listen to a military commander’s claim of a need for war
C.   a man from a male dominated culture refusing to listen to a female speaker
D.   a pro-life listener refusing to listen to a pro-choice speaker
Question #9
When listening to someone, it is important to quickly
A.   judge the speaker by his/her appearance
B.   write down everything that the speaker says
C.   determine the speaker’s main ideas
D.   ask questions
Question #10
Typically, video clips used in a speech should be how long?
A.   3 – 5 minutes
B.   10 – 20 seconds
C.   30 – 45 seconds
D.   1 – 2 minutes
Question #11
Terrence wants to give a speech about repairing a bicycle tire. Which of the following object would probably not work well as a visual aid?
A.   a bike tire
B.   a diagram
C.   his entire set of tools
D.   a bike pump
Question #12
Visual aids should be used when
A.   when words can’t adequately describe something
B.   All are examples of when to use visual aids.
C.   when you want to target the emotions of your audience
D.   you wish to clarify the meaning of words
Question #13
For which of the following speech topics could a visual aid be used?
A.   All topics need visual aids.
B.   hip hop music
C.   the electoral college
D.   stem cell research
Question #14
Fredrica cannot stop focusing on a speaker’s excessive jewelry, which clicks and clanks together whenever the speaker moves. This is an example of which of the following barriers to effective listening?
A.   anticipating
B.   over-thinking
C.   judging
D.   reacting emotionally
Question #15
Reviewing the agenda of a meeting prior to the start of the meeting involves which of the following strategies to enhance listening?
A.   come prepared
B.   identify distractions
C.   keep an open mind
D.   take notes

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