Question 1

Developing ______________ skills helps you improve communication with yourself.

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a. intrapersonal

Question 2

_______________ is the manner in which your speech is presented.

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d. delivery

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of possible noise in public speaking:

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d. all of the above

Question 4

Learning about public speaking can help improve your ________________.

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d. all of the above

Question 5

All of the following are examples of visual channels in public speaking except:

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b. microphone

Question 6

Which of the following is not a benefit of developing public speaking skills?

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d. indirect

Question 7

In which of the following scenarios are delivery and noise most likely the primary concerns of the speaker?

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b. erin is giving

Question 8

The speaker is very animated, energetic, and incorporates a lot of humor into her presentation. This is an example of her:

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c. delivery

Question 9

Which of the following is not an example of an effective critique of Dr. Martin Luther King\'s \"I Have a Dream\" speech?

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a. i could tell

Question 10

Which of the following best defines the term \"total meaning\"?

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b. a message

Question 11

During a presidential debate, Fran agreed with everything said by her political party\'s candidate, while she disagreed with each point made by the opposing party\'s candidate. This is an example of a failure to listen ___________________.

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a. with empathy

Question 12

_____________ is the process of evaluating something and rendering a judgment.

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b. criticism

Question 13

Why is simply telling someone their speech was \"good\" not effective feedback?

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b. it is too broad

Question 14

Gina considers herself pro-cell phone, and quickly forgot most of the main points of Mark\'s persuasive speech on why students should not be allowed to use their cell phones at school. This is an example of a failure to ___________________.

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c. listen with an open mind

Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates a failure to listen with an open mind?

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b. faith felt that dr. king

Question 16

After Joanne\'s speech, she asked for feedback. One student raised his hand and said that her topic was very relevant to this audience and that her message was very clear thanks to her good organization. However, he felt that her speech could have been more interesting had she used more visual aids to engage the audience. This is an example of:

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b. critique

Question 17

Feedback such as good/bad; helpful/useless; important/unimportant; etc. are examples of:

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c. criticism

Question 18

After listening to Freddy\'s speech, Caroline tells him that she liked it very much because it was really good and interesting, and that he chose an important topic to speak on. This is an example of:

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c. critique

Question 19

Match the correct order of preparation types to the following examples of each type:  1. Spend lots of time memorizing and practicing your introduction and conclusion.  2. Shake hands with audience members and breathe deeply to relax before your speech.  3. Arrive early and get familiar with the surroundings and equipment you\'ll be using to speak.

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b. mental, physical, logistical

Question 20

Jane knew about her class presentation several weeks in advance, but did not begin working on it until the night before it was due. She is likely to feel apprehensive due to her:

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b. inexperience

Question 21

Which of the following illustrates the best approach to managing apprehension?

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b. ethan is about to give

Question 22

Jenna is dreading her presentation on the social habits of honeybees, which is not a topic she was very fond of in the first place. She has done a lot of research and has rehearsed several times, but has always generally disliked speaking in front of people. Which of the following methods will likely help her most in overcoming her feelings of apprehension?

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d. thinking positively and visualizing the outcome

Question 23

It is a good rule of thumb to remember that when preparing for a speech, you can never ______________ too much.

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b. practice

Question 24

John typically sits quietly in his desk and listens intently to his teacher. He gets very nervous when called on to answer a question. His upcoming assignment to speak in front of the class about a book he read recently is causing him to lose sleep and feel sick to his stomach. John is likely feeling apprehensive due to his:

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a. lack of confidence

Question 25

Which of the following illustrates the best approach to managing apprehension?

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a. jason

Question 26

All of the following are ways to manage feelings of apprehension except:

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c. choosing

Question 27

All of the following are causes of apprehension except:

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d. all of the above

Question 28

All of the following are true statements except:

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a. extremely experienced

Question 29

All of the following illustrate effective methods of choosing a speech topic except:

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b.albert chats

Question 30

All of the following students are attempting to limit their speech topics except:

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d. jasmines

Question 31

Which of the following does not illustrate the survey method of choosing a speech topic?

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steven watches

Question 32

Which of the following would be the most appropriate speech topic for a group of corporate executives?

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pros and cons

Question 33

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a group of elementary school children?

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how to protect

Question 34

All of the following are strategies to help you limit your topic except:

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reporting research

Question 35

Which of the following would probably be the best choice for a speech topic?

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the spawning

Question 36

Which of the following would be the most appropriate topic for a group of high school students?

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how to resist

Question 37

Which of the following is the most effective example of a thesis statement?

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c. the main

Question 38

The thesis statement for your ______________ speech should state what you want the audience to believe or do.

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c. persuasive

Question 39

Gerald has just finished presenting the main points of his speech. Which of the following is the best way for him to conclude?

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c. restate

Question 40

All of the following are uses of a thesis statement except:

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a. asks a question

Question 41

Which of the following statements about developing an effective, audience-focused thesis statement is false?

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b. when the audience

Question 42

Charles is giving a persuasive speech, a speech encouraging action from the audience, about the United Nations. Which thesis statement would you recommend Charles use?

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a. the organizational

Question 43

Which of the following would be the most effective thesis statement for a persuasive speech?

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b. often dismissed

Question 44

Which of the following would be the most effective thesis statement for an informative speech?

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a. three major themes

Question 45

Your thesis should reflect the _____________ and _____________ of your speech.

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b. central idea

Question 46

Ron is preparing for a two-day presentation to a large audience at a seminar that he conducts every year. He should:

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d. both b and c

Question 47

Andy is speaking in front of a group of middle school students. He notices they are fidgeting, chatting and texting each other, and a few of them appear to be asleep. Which of the following should he try in order to better engage his audience?

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c. speak a bit

Question 48

Harry is speaking in front of a group of senior citizens. He notices many of them are shaking their heads, sighing loudly, whispering to each other, and have looks of disgust on their faces. Which of the following should he try in order to better engage his audience?

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b. acknowledge

Question 49

Rephrasing and providing additional examples are two ways to adapt to which type of audience feedback?

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b. confusion

Question 50

All audiences are _____________ and _____________.

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a. unique diverse

Question 51

Knowing your target ____________ will help you tailor your speech to their specific needs.

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c.audience

Question 52

Which of the following is an effective way to involve and engage your audience during a speech?

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d. all

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