Question 1

Public speakers should evaluate whether the information they plan to use has credibility, validity, and reliability.

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true

Question 2

Public speaking empowers you to do which of the following?

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All of these answers are correct.

Question 3

If you use someone else\'s work, but change the words around, you do not need to cite the source.

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false

Question 4

Decoding occurs when audience members interpret what the speaker says

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true

Question 5

Intrapersonal communication is a kind of public speaking.

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false

Question 6

Before giving a speech, good public speakers should learn as much as possible about the diverse characteristics of their audience.

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true

Question 7

A good speaker should be able to tailor the information in a talk to meet the needs, interests, and expectations of the audience.

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true

Question 8

An effective speech should not contain pathos, because it will distract the audience.

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false

Question 9

Which of these is not part of the macrostructure of a speech?

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feedback

Question 10

An effective speaker is someone who:

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is conversational, intelligible, poised and expressive

Question 11

One key symptom of public speaking apprehension is:

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negative self-talk

Question 12

The \"adaptation phase\" refers to the surge of anxiety a speaker feel when beginning to give a talk.

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false

Question 13

\"Cognitive restructuring\" is a technique that includes which of the following:

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developing positive coping statements to replace negative self-talk statements

Question 14

Reading your speech to yourself is just as beneficial as practicing your speech aloud.

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false

Question 15

The five general rules for public speaking, known as the \"Canons of Rhetoric,\" are:

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b. invention, arrangement, style, delivery, memory

Question 16

A speech goal is a specific statement of what you want your audience to know, believe, or do.

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true

Question 17

When you tailor your speech\'s information to the needs, interests, and expectations of your listeners, this is an example of:

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d. Audience adaptation

Question 18

When organizing the outline for your speech, you should first identify at least five major ideas you want your audience to remember.

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false

Question 19

When Jerry organized his speech about rap music, he arranged the facts so that he first discussed the early years, and then proceeded to show how the music had changed all the way up to the present day. This is an example of:

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b. organizing a speech chronologically.

Question 20

When practicing your speech, it\'s a bad idea to:

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c. memorize every word of it

Question 21

The elements of the rhetorical situation include you, your audience, and the occasion.

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true

Question 22

The students in Professor Smith\'s class were asked to give a group presentation on childhood obesity. First, a number of students suggested all the possible ways to approach the subject, and they made a list of these suggestions. This is an example of:

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brainstorming

Question 23

Which of these is an example of demographic audience data?

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d. socioeconomic status

Question 24

When a speaker gathers information on the audience\'s potential level of knowledge, interest, and attitude about a topic, that is an example of:

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b. subject-related audience data

Question 25

When the audience believes a speaker has credibility, it means:

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c. the speaker is perceived as knowledgeable and trustworthy about the topic

Question 26

Conducting a survey can be a good way to collect data about your audience.

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true

Question 27

Assuming that all members of a particular group have similar knowledge, behaviors, and beliefs is an example of stereotyping.

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true

Question 28

The time of day when a speech is scheduled should not affect the way you deliver it.

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false

Question 29

When selecting a topic, you should consider:

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b. all of these are correct.

Question 30

The \"specific speech goal\" is a single statement that identifies the exact response the speaker wants from the audience.

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true

Question 31

Initial audience disposition refers to whether the audience agrees with your talk.

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false

Question 32

One way that a speaker can establish common ground with the audience is to:

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d. Use personal pronouns like \"we\" or \"us\"

Question 33

Relevance refers to presenting information the audience will find entertaining.

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false

Question 34

Information that has \"proximity\" uses local examples related to the audience\'s personal space, such as their neighborhood, city, state, or country.

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true

Question 35

One way to establish oneself as personable when giving a talk is to ________ :

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c. Dress appropriately and professionally.

Question 36

Research shows that everyone\'s preferred learning style is the same.

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false

Question 37

Using transitions in your speech makes it easier for the audience to understand how one topic relates to another.

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true

Question 38

Using vivid language in a speech can help the audience to ________ :

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d. understand and remember abstract and complex material.

Question 39

When giving a talk to an audience whose culture is different from yours, it is important to use examples and supporting material that are understandable to that audience.

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true

Question 40

Developing an audience adaptation plan is important because:

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all are correct

Question 41

Secondary research refers to finding information discovered by other people.

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true

Question 42

When doing research on the internet, any information you find can be used in your speech.

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false

Question 43

You should be careful when quoting information from a blog because:

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c. blogs are often biased and only give the blogger\'s opinion.

Question 44

Information published in periodicals is often more current than information covered in books because ________ .

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c. periodicals are published at regular intervals.

Question 45

Reliable sources are those that have a history of presenting valid and accurate information.

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true

Question 46

Which one of these is NOT an example of primary research?

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d. getting information from Wikipedia

Question 47

A factual statement is one that can be verified. This means:

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a. it can be corroborated by other reliable sources on that topic.

Question 48

Statistics are always neutral, so you should not worry about using them in your speech.

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false

Question 49

When Charles gave his talk about child labor in India, he included a brief excerpt of a video presentation by a sociologist who has written five books about the subject. This is an example of ________

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expert opinion

Question 50

When giving an oral presentation, you do not need to include citations; they are only necessary for a written presentation.

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false

Question 51

Listening and hearing are generally considered the same things.

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false

Question 52

When students try to understand, remember and recall information the professor has shared with them, that is an example of:

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a. comprehensive listening

Question 53

When we engage in \"passive listening,\" we are:

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a. not paying very close attention to what is being said.

Question 54

In order to be an attentive listener, you should do which of the following:

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all are correct

Question 55

Paraphrasing is the art of remembering exactly what a speaker said and being able to repeat it word for word.

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false

Question 56

The \"primacy-recency effect\" is important to remember because:

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d. it tells us that people tend to remember the beginning and the ending of a speech.

Question 57

An introduction generally makes up about 10% of the length of the entire speech.

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true

Question 58

When Larry gave his speech about how new technologies are affecting communication, he began by asking the audience, \"How many of you find it almost impossible to go a few minutes without wanting to check your email?\" This is an example of:

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direct question

Question 59

Once you have gotten the audience\'s attention with your introduction, you keep it by using a clear listener relevance link. This refers to:

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d. a statement that shows how and why your speech relates to the audience.

Question 60

The conclusion of a speech is important because it summarizes the main ideas and leaves the audience with a vivid impression.

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true

Question 61

Which of these is not an example of a visual aid:

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c. an audio recording

Question 62

Presentational aids are important because they help audiences remember your message.

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true

Question 63

Professor Jones was discussing how sound recordings have changed over the years. She brought in a cylinder, a 78 RPM shellac disc, and a 45 RPM vinyl disc to show to the class. These are examples of:

Accepted Answer

NOT AUDIOVISUAL AIDS

Question 64

How many slices (or wedges) does an effective pie graph have?

Accepted Answer

a. two to five

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