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COM 210 Midterm Study Guide

This study guide covers topics for a COM 210 midterm exam, including: 1. Key parts of the speech preparation process like visualization, feedback, plagiarism styles, and ethics. 2. Common speech organizational patterns like topical, causal, and problem/solution. 3. Elements of speech delivery like manuscript, extemporaneous, and impromptu styles. 4. Research methods like interviews, note-taking, and identifying credible sources. 5. Special occasion speech types and online speech considerations.

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COM 210 Midterm Study Guide

This study guide covers topics for a COM 210 midterm exam, including: 1. Key parts of the speech preparation process like visualization, feedback, plagiarism styles, and ethics. 2. Common speech organizational patterns like topical, causal, and problem/solution. 3. Elements of speech delivery like manuscript, extemporaneous, and impromptu styles. 4. Research methods like interviews, note-taking, and identifying credible sources. 5. Special occasion speech types and online speech considerations.

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COM 210 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE

1. Using the power of ________ is when speakers vividly picture themselves giving a
successful speech
A. Visualization
B. Tone
C. Speaking
D. Talking

2. Which of the following parts of the communication model involves responding to a received
message?
A. Channel
B. Feedback
C. Situation
D. Message

3. What of the following is not a plagiarism style?


A. Patchwork
B. Doubling
C. Incremental
D. Global
4. The belief that your culture is superior to others is known as _________________?
A. Racism
B. Prejudice
C. Ethnocentrism
D. Discrimination
5. Another name for interference is NOISE.
6. Even though there can be gray areas when it comes to assessing a speaker's goals, it is still
necessary to ask ethical questions about those goals.
TRUE
7. The larger the audience becomes, the greater is the ethical responsibility of the speaker to be
fully prepared.
FALSE
8. Public Speaking is a form of power and like all forms of power, it can be abused.
TRUE
9. The first _______________ amendments to the U.S. Constitution make up the Bill of Rights.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 5
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D. 19
10. Which type of ethics takes into consideration the Golden Rule?
A. Utilitarian
B. Nicomachean
C. Deontology
D. Relativism
11. Which of the following organizational patterns is typically ideal for persuasive presentations?
A. Chronological
B. Topical
C. Causal
D. Problem/Solution
12. ______________ is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief
set of notes.
A. Manuscript
B. Memorized
C. Impromptu
D. Extemporaneous
13. The main job of an introduction is to get the attention of the audience, and to let the audience
know the topic of the speech.
TRUE
14. What is the first part of a good speech introduction?
ATTENTION GRABBER/ATTENTION GETTER
15. Organizing your speech by the time at which everything happened is Topical Order.
FALSE
16. What brainstorming method allows you to use free-association by creating a list of words or
ideas related to specific categories such as People, Places, Things, or Events.
CLUSTERING
17. The specific purpose statement should NEVER include the audience because not everyone
will understand the topic.
FALSE
18. Which of the following is not an option for a general purpose?
A. To inform
B. To educate
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C. To entertain
D. To persuade
19. The central idea ___.
A. is to win listeners to your point of view.
B. refines and sharpens your specific purpose.
C. is the first step in the speech making process.
D. should be very broad so you have plenty to talk about.
20. When choosing a topic, you are better off choosing something you know a lot about.
TRUE
21. The most important task in preparing to conduct a research interview is deciding what
questions to ask during the interview.
TRUE
22. The ______ list all the books, periodical, and other resources owned by the library.
A. Catalogue
B. Index
C. File
D. Computer
23. What is the library’s collection of books called?
A. Catalogue
B. Shelves
C. Stacks
D. References
24. What person is discussed in chapter 7 as a valuable research resource due to their expertise?
LIBRARIAN
25. When taking research note, you should only write down information that you know you will
use in your speech.
FALSE
26. A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern is
called ________________.
A. Topical Order
B. Causal Order
C. Spatial Order
D. Chronological Order
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27. Which organizational pattern first looks at factors that result in an event, then looks at the
effects of an event?
CAUSAL/CAUSE AND EFFECT
28. You can have up to 10 main points in a speech.
FALSE
29. This organizational pattern involves discussing subheading that fall within a category.
A. Topical
B. Causal
C. Spatial
D. Chronological
30. Which of the following is not an organizational pattern discussed in chapter 9?
A. Compare/Contrast
B. Problem/Solution
C. Causal
D. Topical
31. You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished
preparing the body of your speech.
TRUE
32. A ______ ending is a type of speech conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading
step by step to a dramatic final statement.
A. Restrictive
B. Dissolve
C. Crescendo
D. Combination
33. The audience's perception that the speaker is qualified to speak on the topic of the speech is
known as speaker _________________.
CREDIBILITY
34. The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in
mind is called?
GOODWILL
35. 1. What are the main purposes of an introduction?
A. Get the attention of your audience
B. Reveal the topic of your speech
C. Establish credibility
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D. Preview the body of the speech


E. All the above
36. You do not have to include a bibliography in a preparation outline.
FALSE
37. The ___________ outline is a brief outline used during the presentation.
SPEAKING
38. A preparation outline includes each of the following except __________________.
A. General purpose
B. Specific Purpose
C. Thesis
D. Introduction
39. Which of the following is not discussed as a transitional statement?
A. Signpost
B. Preview
C. Summary
D. Conclusion
40. What is NOT something you should include in your conclusion?
A. Hint to the audience you are ending your speech
B. Reinforce the central idea
C. Just stop talking after your final point is said
D. Give a brief summary of your speech
41. A commemoration speech pays tribute to a person, group, or institution, or idea.
TRUE
42. Building enthusiasm for the speaker and establish a welcoming climate is the purpose of
what type of special occasion speech?
A. Introduction
B. Commencement
C. Eulogy
D. Declamation
43. An introduction speech is a type of speech that gives recognition.
FALSE
44. A commemoration speech is _____________________
A. a speech making the speaker look mean
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B. a speech specifically for comedians


C. a speech of praise and celebration
D. a speech meant to pay tribute to famous people
45. Special occasion speeches are always presented to small audiences.
FALSE
46. What are the two major types of online speeches?
RECORDED/ASYNCHRONOUS and REAL-TIME/SYNCHRONOUS
47. An online speech is more challenging than one presented in person.
FALSE
48. Gesturing, facial expressions and eye movements during an online speech are all elements of
nonverbal communication.
TRUE
49. The major elements of the visual environment include:
A. Nonverbal communication
B. Pacing and tone of voice
C. Setting, framing, lighting
D. Audience needs
50. Which of the following is not a challenge in an online speech?
A. Controlling the environment
B. Rehearsing for online audience
C. Adapting non-verbal communication
D. Making sure you show the entire room/background

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