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last updated 9/29/2016
The exam will be composed of questions and topics taken
from the material described below. Nothing will appear on the
test that is not mentioned on the study guide. Items shown in ALL CAPS may be given
in the form of objective questions (e.g. fill in the blank, multiple choice,
etc.). The exam covers the material that appears on course web pages we have used so far (as linked in the syllabus through Wednesday 10/1 and material from THE SPEAKER (textbook), including chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11. 1. BE ABLE TO DEFINE THE TERMS MICRO-STRUCTURE AND MACRO- STRUCTURE LISTING AND DEFINING THE COMPONENT PARTS of each. (Web handout and notes)
2. List and explain (OR BE ABLE TO
IDENTIFY) the parts of a speech as defined by the AMTOBUL model. (web
notes)
3. List and explain the steps in the "Three Step
Process for using support effectively. (Web
handout and notes)
4. Why did Rhetoric (and speech training) become important
in ancient Greece? (Ch. 1 and notes)
5. BE ABLE
TO IDENTIFY and / or define THE
FOLLOWING TERMS in a sentence or two and give examples where appropriate:
6. Describe the causes of speech anxiety
(communication aprehension) and three ways to manage it. (Ch. 2)
7. Discuss how to evaluate the credibility of a source
of information you find using the library or the internet. Include at
least three criteria that are commonly considered important in this evaluation.
(Web
handout, text and notes)
8.
Why is it important to cite your sources in a speech (or essay)? List
three things that normally should be included in an oral citation.
(Web
handout and notes)
9. BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY
EACH OF THE EIGHT TYPES OF SUPPORT MATERIAL or be able to list and describe at
least 5 of the 8 types.
(Web
handout and notes)
10. What does it mean to say that coming to a liberal
arts college is like "Joining a Conversation?"
11. BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY
THE 5 PATTERNS FOR ORGANIZING MAIN POINTS IN AN INFORMATIVE SPEECH ( or be able
to list and explain at least 3). (ch. 11) |