MCC- Chapter 2 – Flashcards

The central focus during public speaking should be the a. audience. b. speaker. c. venue. d. speech topic

2. As the text explains, a presentation that seems perfectly sensible and acceptable to a ______ businessperson who is accustomed to straightforward, problem-oriented logic may seem shockingly rude to a ______ businessperson who expects more circuitous, less overtly purposeful rhetoric. a. U.S.; German b. German; U.S. c. U.S.; Chinese d. Chinese; U.S.

The key focus of the content of a speech is known as the a. general purpose. b. speech topic. c. speech body. d. presentation outline.

According to one research study, as a student, the amount of time you spend preparing your speech is one of the best predictors of a. your level of speaking experience. b. whether you will continue in the field of public speaking. c. the grade you receive. d. your perceived credibility and charisma.

5. Which of the following questions should you always ask yourself when selecting and narrowing your topic? a. How nervous am I to speak in public? b. What experts can I use as sources in my speech? c. Where can I find credible statistics for my speech? d. What are my talents, interests, and experiences?

6. If a comic gives a monologue with the goal of making the audience laugh, entertainment is his a. general purpose. b. specific purpose. c. central idea. d. blueprint statement.

What are the three types of general purposes for speeches? a. to inform, to persuade, to entertain b. to entertain, to teach, to elaborate c. to elucidate, to elaborate, to entertain d. to persuade, to elaborate, to convince

If the general purpose of a speech is to ______, the speaker will teach, define, illustrate, clarify, or elaborate on a topic. a. persuade b. entertain c. inform d. inspire

9. A speech designed to ______ seeks to change or reinforce listeners' attitudes, beliefs, values, or behavior. a. inform b. persuade c. entertain d. inspire

Ads on TV, radio, and pop-up commercials on the Internet, as well as sermons, political speeches, and sales presentations all have the general purpose to a. inform. b. persuade. c. entertain. d. inspire.

11. "At the end of my speech, the class will be able to identify three counseling facilities on campus and describe the best way to get help at each one." This statement is an example of a: a. general purpose. b. central idea. c. specific purpose. d. blueprint statement.

12. The ______ is a one-sentence summary of the speech content. a. general purpose b. central idea c. specific purpose d. blueprint statement

13. How does the specific purpose statement differ from the central idea? a. Your central idea indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech; your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message. b. Your central idea indicates the overarching goal of the speech; your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message. c. Your specific purpose indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech; your central idea identifies the essence of your message. d. Your specific purpose indicates the overarching goal of the speech; your central idea identifies the essence of your message.

14. "The Wheat Belly diet is based on reducing the amount of processed foods that you eat, avoiding all processed flour, and increasing the amount of exercise you get." This statement is an example of a(n) a. general purpose. b. central idea. c. specific purpose. d. attention-getter.

15. What term did the ancient Romans use to refer to the ability to develop or discover ideas that result in new insights or new approaches to old problems? a. invention b. inspiration c. ethos d. logos

16. To determine how to subdivide your central idea into key points, you should ask which of the following questions? a. Does the general purpose match the specific purpose? b. Do the main ideas contradict one another? c. Is the central idea phrased in infinitive form? d. Does the central idea have logical divisions?

17. To make a speech audience-centered, when gathering support material you should make sure that it is both interesting and a. complex. b. unusual. c. simple. d. relevant.

18. Every well-prepared speech has three major divisions. What are these three divisions? a. the general purpose, the specific purpose, and the central idea b. the introduction, the body, and the conclusion c. the attention-getter, the blueprint, and the summary d. the topic, the central idea, and the specific purpose

19. Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your speech introduction a. before you prepare any other part of your speech. b. before preparing the body of your speech, but after writing the conclusion. c. after you have carefully organized the body of your talk. d. after you have completed your research, but before organizing the body.

The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it a. quietly in your head just before you deliver it. b. quietly in your head repeatedly until you are able to commit it to memory. c. aloud, standing just as you will when you deliver it to your audience. d. aloud in any public setting.