Public speaking-online quiz questions Ch. 5 – Flashcards

"Knowing how to deal with stress" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom speech because it A. is too technical. B. does not include a reference to the audience. C. contains figurative language. D. all of the above. E. a and c only.

According to your textbook, the specific purpose for a speech should A. include a reference to the audience. B. be written as a full infinitive phrase. C. be expressed as a question. D. all of the above. E. a and b only.

"To inform my audience about the history and rules of water polo" is an example of a A. speech topic. B. general purpose. C. central idea. D. thesis statement. E. specific purpose.

According to your textbook, brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble A. choosing a speech topic. B. determining the general purpose. C. determining the specific purpose. D. phrasing the central idea. E. analyzing the audience.

"Awesome NASCAR racers" is a poorly phrased central idea for an informative speech because it is A. expressed in figurative language. B. written as a fragment instead of as a full sentence. C. too technical. D. all of the above. E. a and b only.

Which of the following is out of place in a speech to inform? A. advocating B. explaining C. reporting D. demonstrating E. telling

"The value of a classic car is determined by its condition, its rarity, and its desirability to collectors" is an example of a A. speech goal. B. transition statement. C. specific purpose. D. mission statement. E. central idea.

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about the solar system." A. It's too general. B. It's too shallow. C. It's too informative. D. It's too remote. E. It's too impersonal.

"The three main methods of harvesting trees in professional logging are selective cutting, clear cutting, and row thinning" is an example of a A. specific purpose. B. transition. C. general purpose. D. signpost. E. central idea.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for a speech topic? A. clustering B. taking a personal inventory C. conducting an Internet search D. all of the above E. a and c only