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1. The best way to decide on a speech topic is to look to current events.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
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False. Looking to current events is one way to select a topic, but there are many other
strategies that are just as effective.
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2. A speech demonstrating a common procedure like how to make coffee in a conventional way may waste listener’s time.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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False
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3. Audiences like to listen to speakers who are enthusiastic about their topics.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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False
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4. It’s considered cheating to use research for one class as speech material for another, even if the material is adapted to the new
audience.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
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False. Research material can be reused if it is adapted to each audience.
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5. You can find novel topics that are significant or meet the needs of an audience in your cultural background and experiences.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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6. Current event topics are appropriate topics to consider because they usually address a societal need and are significant to many
people.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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7. The principle of narrowing a topic to fit within a designated time frame applies across all speaking contexts such as projects,
farewell speeches, and sales presentations.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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False
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8. “To persuade my classmates to purchase only products that have the Fair Trade certification label” is a general purpose.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. This is a specific purpose.
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False
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9. The general purpose of a how-to speech is to inform.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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False
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10. The general purpose of a tribute is to entertain.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
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False. A tribute is a commemorative speech.
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False
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11. Each speech has only one general purpose; there’s no overlap of goals at this level.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
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False. A speech that persuades can also be entertaining and informative.
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True / False
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False
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12. Targeting your listeners’ emotions means you hope for cognitive responses.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
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False. Targeting emotions means you hope for affective responses.
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False
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13. “To inform my audience about important facts about the life of Chief Joseph” is an example of a central idea.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
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False. It is a specific purpose.
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False
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14. Another term for thesis statement is general purpose.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Another term for thesis statement is central idea.
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15. Depending on your purpose, your thesis statement may be written in the form of one or more questions or declarative sentences.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. It should be a single, declarative sentence.
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16. State or paraphrase your thesis statement in your speech—usually in the introduction.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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False
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17. A thesis statement is exactly the same as the preview—a short summary of your major points.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. A thesis statement is a single statement that names the subject and establishes its
significance. A preview is a short summary of the major points you’ll develop in your
speech. When giving your speech, you should incorporate your thesis statement and
follow it with a preview.
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18. Antoine’s speech, “How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich,” presented familiar, predictable information. What principle for
choosing a topic or purpose should he have considered?
a.
Choose cognitive goals when you want your audience to believe something.
b.
Narrow the topic to a manageable size.
c.
Take a novel approach.
d.
Relate the topic to listener concerns.
e.
Incorporate humor as one way to maintain attention.
ANSWER:
c
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19. Which of the following students needs help in topic selection?
a.
Oren speaks about his summer internship at the state capitol.
b.
Coral decides that no one needs to hear a speech about baking chocolate chip cookies.
c.
Tito goes to a newsstand and skims magazines such as Times.
d.
Yocheved carefully considers how her international topic can relate to her fellow students.
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e.
Eliyahu decides to give the same speech on “Cooking Israeli Food” he gave his anthropology class.
ANSWER:
e
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20. The next step after topic selection is ________
a.
narrowing the topic to a manageable size.
b.
deciding on a general purpose.
c.
analyzing the audience.
d.
deciding on the desired audience response.
e.
tentatively formulating a central idea.
ANSWER:
a
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21. A mind map is especially useful for _______
a.
topic selection.
b.
narrowing a topic.
c.
identifying a purpose.
d.
eliminating taboo or sensitive topics.
e.
developing a logical thesis statement.
ANSWER:
b
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22. A comedian who does stand-up monologues in a nightclub probably has which general purpose?
a.
to persuade
b.
to entertain
c.
to inform
d.
to convince
e.
to commemorate
ANSWER:
b
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23. Professor Barram is a popular and entertaining lecturer in the business department on my campus; his major purpose for his
lectures is ________
a.
to inform.
b.
to convince.
c.
to persuade.
d.
to commemorate.
e.
to entertain.
ANSWER:
a
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24. At the recent 10 year anniversary of 9/11, speaker after speaker gave addresses about those who had fallen that day. What were
the general purposes of those speeches?
a.
to inform
b.
to convince
c.
to persuade
d.
to commemorate
e.
to entertain
ANSWER:
d
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25. Your specific purpose in a speech, as opposed to your general purpose, focuses on ________.
a.
information in the speech
b.
the desired audience response
c.
background material
d.
the central idea
e.
the thesis statement
ANSWER:
b
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26. The defense lawyer tries to humanize her client, who is on trial for murder, so that the jury sees him as a normal human being, not
a monster. Her specific purpose is mostly ________.
a.
cognitive
b.
behavioral
c.
informative
d.
affective
e.
defensive
ANSWER:
d
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27. If, at the end of your speech calling for a protest march, your audience charges out the door and begins to make placards to carry,
that response is best called ________.
a.
commemorative
b.
cognitive
c.
affective
d.
behavioral
e.
informative
ANSWER:
d
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28. Brittany wants her audience to believe that eliminating beer commercials on TV would lessen underage drinking. The main
response she wants from her audience is ________.
a.
cognitive
b.
affective
c.
behavioral
d.
humorous
e.
entertaining
ANSWER:
a
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29. A speech that ends by asking listeners to fill out cards to become organ donors seeks which response?
a.
commemorative
b.
cognitive
c.
affective
d.
behavioral
e.
informative
ANSWER:
d
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30. The following is an example of a well-written specific purpose statement:
a.
Give an interesting speech.
b.
Inform my classmates about the five canons of rhetoric.
c.
Why should you study the five canons of rhetoric?
d.
To convince my audience that learning principles in the five canons of rhetoric will improve their speaking skills.
e.
Principles in the canons of rhetoric will help speakers gather information, organize it, select appropriate language, learn
their major ideas, and deliver their speeches.
ANSWER:
d
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31. The following is an example of a well-written thesis statement:
a.
Taking a hot air balloon ride.
b.
To convince my audience to take a hot air balloon ride.
c.
As a result of my speech, my listeners will take a hot air balloon ride.
d.
Why should you take a hot air balloon ride?
e.
A hot air balloon ride will increase your enjoyment of life.
ANSWER:
e
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32. The following is an example of a well-written preview statement:
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a.
Taking a hot air balloon ride with friends is an exciting social event.
b.
A hot air balloon ride will increase your enjoyment of life.
c.
To persuade my listeners that hot air ballooning is a beneficial activity.
d.
To convince my audience that taking a hot air balloon ride will be an enjoyable experience for people of all ages.
e.
I will describe the following benefits of hot air ballooning: it’s relaxing; you meet new friends; and you fulfill your need
for adventure.
ANSWER:
e
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33. How can beginning speakers add novelty to a speech? What is considered novelty?
ANSWER:
Speakers should either deal with something unfamiliar, or they should seek a fresh approach for a
familiar topic.
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34. Describe and provide examples of the four general speech purposes.
ANSWER:
Answers should describe the following general purposes: to inform, persuade, entertain, and
commemorate. Examples will vary.
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False
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35. List and explain three major general types of responses a speaker desires from his or her listeners.
ANSWER:
Cognitive responses are related to their thinking, understandings, or beliefs; affective responses are
related to their emotions; behavioral responses are related to their actions.
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36. Give guidelines for writing a good thesis statement.
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ANSWER:
(In their own words, students should include these elements): the central idea is a single, declarative
sentence; it makes a statement about the subject matter; it summarizes the speech, simply but
precisely.
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Basic
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37. Your roommate decides to give a speech on “How to make coffee.” What guidance can you offer him or her
about choosing an appropriate classroom speech?
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Essay
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False
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Basic
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38. Karla Banks is a member of the clergy who must prepare a sermon every Sunday for an audience
comprised of people in various stages of religious belief. Let’s say she’s speaking on the importance of
forgiveness. Explain how she will probably overlap the four general speech purposes as she presents her
subject to her audience.
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False
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Basic
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39. Select a broad topic such as crime, education, or sports. Then give a budding speechmaker some guidelines
for creating a mind map that can help narrow this broad topic. Finally, create a mind map to illustrate how it’s
done.
ANSWER:
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Essay
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False
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Basic
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11/6/2014 5:21 PM
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