SPEECH/FORENSICS

FINAL EXAM

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1. In this class, speech is best defined as

A. meaningless and irresponsible talking.

B. the expression of thoughts and feelings

with words and sounds.

C. a formal discourse delivered to an audience.

D. both B and C.

2. The word forensics is used to describe

A. a negotiation.

B. the scientific method.

C. detective work done by cops.

D. competitive public speaking, such as in a debate or court of law.

3. Communication is

A. the process of sending and receiving

messages.

B. the art of public speaking.

C. the most effective way to persuade an

audience.

D. the least important skill to have in life.

4. In the communication process, the _________ is the one who transmits a ____________;

the __________ is the person who intercepts it, interprets it, and gives _________.

A. sender…receiver…message…feedback

B. sender…message…receiver…feedback

C. feedback…receiver…message…sender

D. receiver…feedback…sender…message

5. A(n) ________________ is any obstacle that gets

in the way of effective communication.

A. abstract word

B. communication barrier

C. creative loafing

D. unreal circumstance

6. Which of the following is a potential

communication barrier?

A. Bad attitudes, i.e., hating for no

reason

B. Social conflicts, i.e., different friends

C. Education, i.e., grade level

D. Culture, i.e., heritage and background

E. All of the above

7. Novels, comic books, short stories, and

some speeches are all forms of

A. verbal communication.

B. nonverbal communication.

C. written communication.

D. oral communication.

8. All of the following are examples of

nonverbal communication except

A. facial expressions.

B. body language.

C. symbols.

D. rapping.

9. Speaking is the process of

A. ignoring what others are telling you by talking for no reason other than to prevent yourself from hearing them.

B. imagining words as musical sounds and singing or rapping to send a message.

C. reading aloud or reciting words that were previously written.

D. conveying information or

expressing one’s thoughts and

feelings through sounds uttered

from the mouth.

10. The method of delivering a speech by

writing in ahead of time and then
reading it out loud is called the

A. manuscript method.

B. memorized method.

C. extemporaneous method.

D. impromptu method

11. What is the method of speech delivery where you speak entirely off the top of your head; the method you use most throughout the day, mainly in the form of casual conversations?

A. manuscript method.

B. memorized method.

C. extemporaneous method.

D. impromptu method.

12. The production of speech sounds, and the

science of studying them, is known as

A. phonation

B. articulation

C. enunciation

D. personification

13. The primary source of power for phonation is

A. the circulatory system.

B. the digestive system.

C. the respiratory system.

D. the skeletal system.

14. Which of the following is the correct order in which air travels from the lungs to an oral cavity as sound?

A. bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx

B. trachea, larynx, pharynx, brochi

C. larynx, trachea, bronchi, pharynx,

D. pharynx, bronchi, larynx, trachea

15. The larynx, or voice-producing organ in humans, contains the __________, which are __________________________________.

A. alveoli…tiny air sacs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

B. nasal cavities…holes in the face through which air from lungs escape.

C. vocal cords… strings that vibrate with air from the lungs to make the sound of a person’s voice.

D. epiglottis…a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue.

16. The average _______ of speaking is 120-180

words per minute.

A. rate

B. pitch

C. volume

D. tone

17. ______ refers to the range of vocal notes you reach when speaking, i.e., the highs and lows of your voice.

A. rate

B. pitch

C. volume

D. tone

18. When a person speaks robotically, that is

at the same rate and pitch, his/her voice is

said to be

A. mediocre.

B. monumental.

C. meticulous.

D. monotone.

19. The main reason for giving a particular

word more stress is

A. to use a variety of volumes.

B. to downplays the significance of words.

C. to communicate in a pattern of shouts

and whispers.

D. to make the audience aware that some

things are more important that other things.

20. Altering your vocal tone and pitch is called

A. inflection.

B. infection.

C. interaction.

D. intolerance.

21. If you are in a library and supposed to be

quiet, or at a loud concert and have to

shout, what aspect of your voice must you

most consider and control?

A. variety

B. variance

C. volume

D. virility

22. In the movie My Fair Lady, which areas of

Eliza’s voice were most in need of improvement, according to Professor Higgens?

A. articulation and pronunciation

B. phonation and pronunciation

C. enunciation and enthusiasm

D. knowledge and understanding

23. ____________ is the clarity and crispness with

which we say the syllables in a word.

A. ariculation

B. pronounciation

C. gesticulation

D. dramatization

24. Pronunciation refers to

A. saying the sounds of a word properly and

stressing the correct syllable.

B. speaking at an appropriate volume.

C. speaking at an appropriate speed.

D. speaking clearly and crisply.

25. Nothing can destroy a good speech more quickly

than a mispronounced word because you haven’t

done your homework in preparation, which should involve

A. using a dictionary whenever in doubt.

B. listening to how intelligent people around

you are using the word.

C. practicing your delivery.

D. all of the above.

26. To listen is to

A. hear a sound.

B. focus on a sound.

C. hear and focus on a sound.

D. hear, focus, or ignore a sound.

27. A GOOD listener

A. Provides encouragement.

B. Asks questions.

C. Asks for explanations.

D. All of the above.

28. Which of the following is NOT a roadblock to

good listening?

A. Tuning out dull topics

B. Pretending to pay attention

C. Yielding to distractions

D. Jumping to conclusions

E. Overreacting to emotional words

F. Maintaining good eye contact

29. Which of the following statements is
FALSE?

A. Nonverbal messages are a vital

part of face-to-face

communication.

B. Nonverbal messages frequently

overpower verbal messages.

C. Body language is used worldwide

and is thus a universal language.

D. Some cultures are much more

comfortable with touching than

others.

30. Which of the following best describes the

body language of a person who is lying?

A. folded arms, good posture,

crossed legs

B. poor posture, sweaty palms,

sloppy clothes

C. fewer gestures, touching the face,

shifting positions

D. eye contact, pleasant smell,

dressed for success

31. Approximately what percent of the day does the average person spend interacting with other people?

A. 10

B. 30

C. 50

D. 70

32. What is the best tone of voice for all interpersonal communication?

A. aggressive tone

B. nonassertive tone

C. assertive tone

D. sarcastic tone

33. Which of the following is NOT a potential

purpose of an interview?

A. to ask questions

B. to learn new things

C. to get a job

D. to debate a current issue

34. What items should you bring to a job interview?

A. briefcase, umbrella, portfolio

B, gum, cigarettes, cell phone

C. resume, cover letter, list of references

D. leftovers from lunch and three pet cats

35. The purpose of a resume is

A. to summarize your objective.

B. to summarize your qualifications.

C. to summarize your objective and

qualifications.

D. to summarize your education and work

experience only.

36. What should NOT be included on a resume?

A. name

B. contact information

C. education and work experience

D. typos and spelling errors

38. All of the following are good examples of using

your body in public speaking EXCEPT

A. eye movement.

B. platform movement.

C. gesticulation.

D. voice volume.

39. The purpose of an informative speech is

A. to analyze.

B. to teach, explain, or tell about.

C. to persuade.

D. to entertain.

40. A commencement address is a

A. speech given at a graduation ceremony.

B. speech given at a presidential

inauguration.

C. speech given on a college campus.

D. speech given in honor of a famous

person.

41. The three parts of a speech are

A. Introduction, Body, Conclusion

B. First Paragraph, Second Paragraph,

Third Paragraph

C. One, Two, Three

D. Hook, Line, Sinker

42. A quote is among the best ways to begin a

speech because

A. it adds style and sophistication.

B. it sounds smart.

C. it sounds good.

D. it is easy to find on the internet.

43. The purpose of a persuasive speech is to

A. yell at people.

B. convince people to do or think

something.

C. force people to agree with you.

D. teach people how to do things.

44. As a skilled persuasive speaker, your first

task is to evaluate accurately and

perceptively how your ________________ feels about you and your message.

A. audience

B. self

C. friends

D. enemies

45. Once you’ve analyzed your audience, the

next step is to make yourself appealing in

the eyes of the audience. The three

areas to focus on are

A. mind, body, soul

B. front, back, side

C. ethos, pathos, logos

D. you, me, everyone we know

46. A persuasive speaker must back his/her claims up with

A. evidence.

B. proof.

C. logic and reasoning.

D. evidence, proof, logic and r

reasoning

47. When researching the subject of a

speech, where should you look for

information?

A. Library

B. Internet

C. Teachers

D. All of the Above

48. What kinds of resource materials can be found in

the Media Center at SMHS?

A. Novels, nonfiction, poetry anthologies

B. Literary criticisms, dictionaries, encyclopedia

C. Plays, documentaries, books on tape

D. Rap lyrics, classifieds, Source Magazine

E. A and B

F. A, B, and C

G. All of the above

49. Which of the following materials would NOT be

helpful sources of information (i.e., evidence) for

a persuasive speech in favor of mandatory uniforms in public schools?

A. A book on the history of public schools and a book on the history of uniforms

B. Current newspaper and magazine articles on both sides of the issue

C. Scientific studies on the cognitive, behavioral, and psychological effects of school uniforms

D. An atlas, almanac, and book of recipes

E. Teachers, students, and members of the community

50. Logical appeal involves all of the following

EXCEPT

A. being organized.

B. offering proof.

C. logic and reasoning.

D. striking an emotional chord.

51. Logical appeal is said to aim for the brain,

whereas emotional appeal aims for the

_______, for it involves appealing to people’s

feelings of love, anger, disgust, fear, compassion,

patriotism, and the like.

A. hands

B. heart

C. head

D. humor

52. ________________ is the when the speaker

tries to win over the audience’s trust through

honesty, competency, and credibility.

A. logical appeal

B. emotional appeal

C. personal (ethical) appeal

D. commercial appeal

53. All of the following are attributes of a

speaker with personal appeal EXCEPT

A. integrity, reputation, sincerity.

B. competency, composure,

credentials.

C. insincerity, aggression,

overconfidence

D. A and B

54. Which of the following is not a proposition

to debate?

A. The minimum age for drinking

alcohol should be raised to 25.

B. The sky is blue.

C. Honesty is always the best policy.

D. I like beef more than chicken.

55. If the proposition for a debate were,

“Marijuana should be legalized,” the

affirmative position would be

A. Marijuana should be legalized.

B. Marijuana should not be legalized.

C. The sale of marijuana is a

potential tax revenue.

D. Marijuana is for losers.

Essay (15 pts): Choose ONE of the topic options below and write a one-paragraph response to the question or prompt. Your essay should showcase a clear understanding of the major concepts discussed in this class. Paragraphs should be well-written, free from spelling and grammatical mistakes, and between 5 and 10 sentences in length. Use the paper provided. Skip lines.

#1 Write the Gettysburg Address.

#2 Discuss three things you learned about speech from the movie My Fair Lady or Tupac: Resurrection.

#3 Write a eulogy for a loved one who has recently deceased.

#4 Discuss the meaning and importance “The Ballot or the Bullet,” the famous speech by Malcolm X.

#5 Consider the following proposition: “The pen is mightier than the sword.” Choose the affirmative or negative side and write a one-paragraph constructive that introduces and summarizes your arguments.