Question 1

Throughout John\'s speech on the environment, he reviewed and re-emphasized points previously discussed. What is the textbook term for this technique?

Accepted Answer

*a. internal summary* b. conclusion c. preview d. externa summary

Question 2

In a speech, April says: \"You should now understand the three most-recommended methods for improving your ability to recall people\'s names: the repetition method, the word-association method, and the visual imagery method. I hope you will put these methods into practice and you will remember my name next time you see me in the hall.\" What device is April making use of in her speech?

Accepted Answer

a. a transition b. a preview statement c. an internal preview *d. a final summary*

Question 3

When creating your preparation outlines you should

Accepted Answer

a. use one subdivision for each point *b. use at least two subdivisions, if any, for each point* c. use no more than two subdivisions for each point d. avoid subdividing main points

Question 4

The first priority in an introduction is to

Accepted Answer

a. reveal the topic b. preview the main ideas *c. get the audience\'s attention* d. establish credibility

Question 5

According to the text, the most obvious purpose of a speech introduction is to

Accepted Answer

a. get the audience\'s attention *b. introduce the subject of your speech* c. establish your credibility d. establish proximity with your audience

Question 6

Which of the following is true of making a reference to a recent event in your introduction?

Accepted Answer

a. most audiences find this introduction tactic somewhat boring b. It can embrace your credibility by showing that you are knowledgeable about current affairs c. If you choose to use a recent event in your introduction, it must be an event that has occurred within the last week or, at the very most, month *d. It is a risky tactic because it can confuse audience members who don\'t follow current affairs*

Question 7

Roberto gave an informative speech about the life and artistic accomplishments of Andy Warhol. What type of informative speech did Roberto give?

Accepted Answer

a. a speech about ideas b. a speech about events *c. a speech about people* d. a speech about procedures

Question 8

Phyllis presented an informative speech on how to fix a flat tire. What type of informative speech was this?

Accepted Answer

a. a speech about an idea *b. a speech about a procedure* c. a speech about an object a. a speech about an event

Question 9

An informative speech about an event typically follows the _____ pattern of organization.

Accepted Answer

*a. chronological* b. topical c. problem-solution d. spatial

Question 10

In an introduction, proximity refers to?

Accepted Answer

a. how close the speaker is to the audience b. the currency of the information c. the degree to which the audience trusts the speaker *d. the degree to which the information directly affects the audience*

Question 11

A credible speaker is someone who ?

Accepted Answer

*a. audience members believe they can trust* b. has committed his or her speech to memory c. avoids the use of showy, attention-getting tactics d. is willing to learn from the audience

Question 12

What is an anecdote?

Accepted Answer

a. a persuasive argument used to counteract the thesis statement *b. an entertaining story or illustration* c. a way of including expert testimony into the introduction d. a fictional statement used to add humor to the speech introduction

Question 13

\"98% of the 2012 graduates of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, graduated with an average of $168,800 in student debt.\" This is an example of?

Accepted Answer

a. rhetorical question b. personal reference *c. startling statistic* d. anecdote

Question 14

Organizing speech ideas according to direction and location is an example of _____ pattern.

Accepted Answer

a. topical b. chronological *c. spatial* d. cause-effect

Question 15

Deanna makes the claim in her persuasive speech that unregulated car emissions in major urban areas worldwide contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer, which contributes to global warning. Which type of organizational patter is reflected in this example?

Accepted Answer

*a. cause-effect* b. topical c. problem-solution d. spatial

Question 16

What advice should you follow when using animals as presentation aids?

Accepted Answer

a. animals are the quickest way to attract audience attention b. animals are never appropriate presentation aids c. animals should only be used as presentation aids when speaking to audiences under the age of 18 *d. use animals with care, if at all*

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a two-dimensional presentation aid?

Accepted Answer

a. model of a human heart b. a puppy dog *c. a graph of population growth* d. a set of golf balls

Question 18

When using computer0generated presentation aids, you should?

Accepted Answer

a. use fancy fonts to attract audience attention b. add as many images as you like on each slide *c. use no more than seven lines of text on a slide* d. avoid the use of bullet points

Question 19

Leonard walked to the podium, made direct eye contact with the audience, then asked the audience: \"Have you ever wondered what a hot dog is made of? Do you really want to know?\" What introductory device was Leonard using?

Accepted Answer

a. opening with a startling fact *b. asking rhetorical questions* c. establishing his credibility d. using personal references

Question 20

Which of the following is a purpose of a speech conclusion?

Accepted Answer

a. provide new material *b. summarize the main ideas* c. stir guilt in the audience d. fade out gradually

Question 21

Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way, moving an audience to action and restating the main ideas are all functions of the?

Accepted Answer

a. speech introduction b. specific purpose  c. central idea *d. speech conclusion*

Question 22

The best language is often the simplest.

Accepted Answer

*True* False

Question 23

A regionalism is a word or phrase used uniquely by speakers in one part of a country.

Accepted Answer

*True* False

Question 24

You can help establish listening motivation by showing the members of your audience how the topic affects them directly.

Accepted Answer

*True* False

Question 25

_____ is the process of presenting a message to an audience, small or large.

Accepted Answer

a. conversation b. argumentation c. audience engagement *d. public speaking*

Question 26

One way public speaking and conversation are different from one another is that public speaking?

Accepted Answer

*a. requires more preparation* b. is less formal c. unlike conversation, requires you to focus and verbalize your thoughts d. involves less clearly defined roles for speaker and audience

Question 27

In his speech about volunteering for the American Red Cross, Jacob used a lot of slang, sat and leaned on the table in front of the class, and was dressed very casually. Which of the following statements BEST describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

a. Jacob adapted to his audience by making his speech more informal b. Jacob violated the audience\'s space by sitting and leaning on the table in front of the class *c. Jacob ignored the rule that public speaking is more formal than conversation* d. Jacob did nothing wrong by approaching this topic in a casual manner

Question 28

The central idea for Janelle\'s speech on the importance of using sunscreen does not break down into logical divisions. Rather than forget this topic and try to find one that divides more logically, what does your text suggest that Janelle do?

Accepted Answer

a. find a chronological pattern for the main ideas b. establish reasons why her central idea is true c. create only one main point *d. find new supporting material on the topic and start again*

Question 29

Selma has found that her central idea does not easily break down into logical divisions. She has also come to the conclusion that asking why the central idea is true does not support her speech purpose. In this case what method should Selma use to develop her main points?

Accepted Answer

a. she should use brainstorming to develop her main ideas b. she should use a topic directory or topoi c. she should support her central idea with a series of steps *d. she should find new supporting material on the topic and start again*

Question 30

According to your text, a combination of your central idea and a summary of your main point is known as the?

Accepted Answer

a. general purpose b. specific purpose c. central idea *d. blueprint*

Question 31

If a speaker says, \" Tonight, I\'m going to discuss with you two reasons why everyone should recycle, including cost-saving benefits and the problems waste creates in the environment,\" you recognize this as a(n)?

Accepted Answer

a. general purpose statement b. attention-getting device *c. preview of main ideas* d. specific purpose statement

Question 32

Not only should a speaker\'s choice of topic be relevant to the interests and expectations of his or her listeners, it should also take into account the knowledge listens already have about the subject.

Accepted Answer

*True* False

Question 33

In a traditional library, the collection of books is called the?

Accepted Answer

a. reference resources *b. periodicals* c. stashes d. stacks

Question 34

When using a literary quotation as supporting material, it is best to?

Accepted Answer

a. say \"quote\" and \"unquote\" *b. keep the quote brief* c. make it long and important d. try to find quotes that are more recent

Question 35

In his speech about rape on college campuses, Ryan cites statistics from state and county law enforcement documents; then he includes statistics from incidents on his own campus. Which principle of selecting the best supporting material is Ryan using?

Accepted Answer

*a. proximity* b. suitability c. variety d. concreteness

Question 36

Samantha is giving a speech on binge drinking. She uses supporting material that says, \"A binge drinker is a man who drinks five or more drinks in one sitting or a woman who drinks four or more.\" This type of supporting material is?

Accepted Answer

a. an illustration b. an opinion c. an analogy *d. a definition*

Question 37

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, the United States government passed the _____ which broadened the investigative powers of government agencies and restricted free speech.

Accepted Answer

a. sedition act *b. patriot act* c. government in the sunshine act d. 25th amendment

Question 38

_____ is a learned system of knowledge, behavior, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms shared by a group of people.

Accepted Answer

*a. culture* b. ethnicity c. race d. ethnocentrism

Question 39

\"City Lights\"- in the beginning of the movie there was a ceremony being held. Upon the revelation of the main character, what was the audience\'s nonverbal countenance?

Accepted Answer

a. pleasure b. distaste c. amazed glee d. sleepiness

Question 40

In the movie \"City Lights\", Charlie Chaplin\'s character enjoyed the company of a particular woman. What medical condition did she have and what was she selling?

Accepted Answer

a. arthritis/flowers b. glaucoma/alcohol *c. blindness/flowers* d. gimp feet/stocks and bonds

Question 41

The main character of \"City Lights\" got a job in order to?

Accepted Answer

a. make money to move to New York city to become a mime b. make money to help his love interest c. seek the approval of his lawyer and judge d. pay back a millionaire

Question 42

When listeners assign meaning and make sense of what they heard, they have _____ the message.

Accepted Answer

a. selected b. attended *c. understood* d. remembered

Question 43

The _____ theory of listening suggest that when a listener\'s capacity is reached, then it\'s harder to concentrate and remember what we hear.

Accepted Answer

a. working memory *b. attention deficit* c. information barrier d. information prejudice

Question 44

Collecting information about an audience concerning their age range, gender, and ethnicity is part of a _____ analysis.

Accepted Answer

a. situational *b. demographic* c. diversity d. psychological

Question 45

Our beliefs, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong are our?

Accepted Answer

a. laws *b. ethics* c. truths d. rules

Question 46

Because we hear so many sounds simultaneously, the first stage of listening is to?

Accepted Answer

a. attend *b. select* c. understand d. remember

Question 47

When you decide that the speaker\'s message will have no value, even before the speech beings, you have engaged in the listening barrier of?

Accepted Answer

a. information overload b. personal concerns c. outside distractions *d. prejudice*

Question 48

The purpose of a hypothetical illustration is to convince your listeners that un untrue story is true.

Accepted Answer

*True* False

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