Question 1

Which of the following is a general purpose as defined by the textbook?

Accepted Answer

To entertain

Question 2

Which of the following best describes how you should go about choosing a topic?

Accepted Answer

Choose a topic that right for you, the audience, and the situation.

Question 3

__________ communication apprehension can help improve one\'s speaking performance, while __________ communication apprehension can inhibit self-expression.

Accepted Answer

Facilitative; debilitative

Question 4

One strategy for managing debilitative communication apprehension is to __________.

Accepted Answer

Use nervousness to your advantage

Question 5

Which of the following provides the central idea of the speech?

Accepted Answer

Thesis statement

Question 6

Which of the following would be considered a demographic characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Group membership

Question 7

Which three elements do you need to consider when analyzing the speaking occasion?

Accepted Answer

Time, place, and audience expectations

Question 8

Which of the following types of speeches is planned in advance but presented in a direct, spontaneous manner?

Accepted Answer

Extemporaneous

Question 9

The (specific) purpose statement __________ .

Accepted Answer

keeps you focused on the goal of the speech

Question 10

A(n) __________ is a predisposition to respond to something in a favorable or unfavorable way, while a(n) __________ is an underlying conviction about the truth of something.

Accepted Answer

attitude; belief

Question 11

Marlon will be giving a presentation about Medicare reform to a group of women from the local retirement home. The presentation will be given at noon in one of the retirement home\'s conference rooms. Marlon recognizes that many people in the audience will probably be against Medicare reform. Which of the following factors should receive the greatest consideration in Marlon\'s analysis of the speaking situation?

Accepted Answer

Audience attitudes

Question 12

According to the textbook, which type of delivery may be necessary when speaking \"for the record\"?

Accepted Answer

Manuscript

Question 13

Sam is trying to determine whether a website is credible. The best way to assess the credibility of the website would be to review the __________.

Accepted Answer

credentials of the author

Question 14

Your teacher unexpectedly asks you to get up and tell the class about your trip to Europe. What type of speech would you be giving?

Accepted Answer

Impromptu

Question 15

Audiences tend to listen more carefully during the __________ of a speech.

Accepted Answer

beginning and ending

Question 16

A(n) __________ outline uses a consistent format and set of symbols to identify the structure of ideas.

Accepted Answer

formal

Question 17

Which of the following is a primary function of a bibliographic citation?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate the credibility of your source

Question 18

Which of the following options is considered to be the ideal number of main points in a formal outline?

Accepted Answer

3 to 5

Question 19

A __________ pattern organizes a speech by incorporating repetitions and variations of themes and ideas.

Accepted Answer

wave

Question 20

The introduction and conclusion of a speech usually will occupy __________ of your speaking time.

Accepted Answer

less than 20 percent

Question 21

Which of the following is an effective technique for concluding a speech?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing the points you made in your introduction

Question 22

A(n) __________ is a brief personal story used to illustrate or support a point in a speech.

Accepted Answer

anecdote

Question 23

Which of the following techniques is an instance of supporting a point with an analogy?

Accepted Answer

Relating a point to a similar concept likely to be understood by the audience

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

Cutting and pasting text into the final draft of a speech

Question 25

One of the effective ways a speaker can emphasize important points is by using _________________ .

Accepted Answer

repetition

Question 26

In a question-and-answer period, a speaker may respond to a question by saying, \"If I understand your question correctly, I think you are asking how I interpret the legal battle. Am I correct?\" This speaker\'s response is an example of ________________.

Accepted Answer

paraphrasing

Question 27

An informative specific-purpose statement will usually be worded to stress ___________________

Accepted Answer

knowledge and ability

Question 28

Which of the following patterns is recommended for presenting information?

Accepted Answer

Simple to complex

Question 29

Which of the following elements is essential in the introduction of an informative speech?

Accepted Answer

Establish the importance of your topic to your audience.

Question 30

Creating a reason for your audience to want to listen and learn from your speech is known as __________________.

Accepted Answer

Eliciting information hunger

Question 31

When a speaker briefly states the sources of her supporting information, she is using _____________.

Accepted Answer

vocal citations

Question 32

The rule of simplicity states that visual aids ________________.

Accepted Answer

should clarify, not confuse

Question 33

When developing the introduction of a speech, what principle is important?

Accepted Answer

Preview the thesis

Question 34

Which statement best characterizes how persuasive speaking and informative speaking compare to each other?

Accepted Answer

Informative speaking generally tends to be noncontroversial.

Question 35

In a persuasive presentation, the ________ best represents the listener\'s point of view.

Accepted Answer

anchor

Question 36

The ________ fallacy is represented by a speaker who attempts to weaken an opponent\'s argument by attacking the person\'s integrity.

Accepted Answer

Ad hominem

Question 37

________ refers to the believability of a speaker.

Accepted Answer

Credibility

Question 38

A speaker who makes his or her purpose clear usually by stating it outright in the speech is using _________.

Accepted Answer

direct persuasion

Question 39

\"Tobacco companies should be abolished\" is an example of a proposition of ________.

Accepted Answer

policy

Question 40

Which of the following best summarizes the difference between ethical and unethical persuasion?

Accepted Answer

Ethical persuasion does not intentionally mislead or lie to the audience for personal gain, while unethical persuasion misleads or lies to the audience for personal gain.

Question 41

_________ is the first step in the basic structure of a persuasive speech.

Accepted Answer

Describing the problem

Question 42

_________ is an error in logic.

Accepted Answer

fallacy

Question 43

The __________ tells the audience how to fulfill a need or want in Monroe\'s motivated sequence.

Accepted Answer

satisfaction step

Question 44

______ credibility is acquired while speaking.

Accepted Answer

Derived

Question 45

The first step of Monroe\'s motivated sequence is _______.

Accepted Answer

Attention

Question 46

Successful persuasion is usually _______ because attitudes do not normally change instantly or dramatically.

Accepted Answer

Incremental

Question 47

A speaker who says, \"We\'re all just working stiffs\" during a presentation to blue-collar workers is utilizing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Establishing common ground

Question 48

People who care very strongly about a particular point of view are said to have a very narrow __________.

Accepted Answer

latitude of noncommitment

Question 49

A speaker\'s character is determined by the audience\'s perception of two qualities: _____ and ______.

Accepted Answer

honesty; impartiality

Question 50

The ________ fallacy is represented by a speaker who attempts to weaken an opponent\'s argument by attacking the person\'s integrity.

Accepted Answer

Ad hominem

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