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1. “Today I will explain to you how humans have evolved from apes to Neanderthals to the human form we have today.”
This thesis sentence suggests which organizational pattern?
a.
temporal
b.
spatial
c.
motivated sequence
d.
comparative
e.
topical
ANSWER:
a
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1
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p. 273
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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2. “In my speech I will demonstrate that there are clear parallels between the study of natural sciences and the study of
humanities.” This thesis sentence suggests which organizational patterns?
a.
temporal
b.
spatial
c.
motivated sequence
d.
comparative
e.
topical
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 277
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:44 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/18/2016 8:37 AM
3. “My talk will inform you about what the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is, the work they do, and how you can donate.” This
thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?
a.
temporal
b.
spatial
c.
motivated sequence
d.
comparative
e.
topical
ANSWER:
e
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 275
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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e.
topical
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
1
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p. 276
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:44 AM
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7. “All students who graduate should be literate in speaking,” “All students who graduate should be literate in
communication technologies,” and “All students who graduate should be literate in cultural life.” These main points
suggest which organizational pattern?
a.
temporal
b.
comparative
c.
problem-solution
d.
star
e.
topical
ANSWER:
e
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 275
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:44 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/18/2016 8:50 AM
8. An introduction…………………….
a.
gets listeners’ attention, is funny, includes a story, and presents the thesis.
b.
previews the content of the speech, includes the thesis, and also includes the speaker’s name.
c.
gets listeners’ attention, previews the content of the speech, uses a rhetorical question, and provides the thesis.
d.
previews the content of the speech and includes a credibility statement.
e.
gets listeners’ attention, previews the content of the speech, and presents the thesis statement.
ANSWER:
e
POINTS:
1
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pp. 279-281
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:44 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/18/2016 8:40 AM
9. The type of speaking that involves preparation and practice resulting in a conversational and interactive manner with
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the audience is
a.
extemporaneous.
b.
impromptu.
c.
manuscript.
d.
memorized.
e.
cohesive.
ANSWER:
a
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 286
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Presenting Public Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:44 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/18/2016 8:36 AM
10. All of the following are true of communication anxiety EXCEPT
a.
Communication anxiety is only imagined and not real.
b.
A degree of anxiety is natural and helpful to speakers.
c.
Anxiety strong enough to hinder our ability to interact with others is communication apprehension.
d.
Communication apprehension may be situational or chronic.
e.
Up to 95% of Americans have some speaking anxiety.
ANSWER:
a
POINTS:
1
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pp. 283-284
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Presenting Public Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:44 AM
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11/18/2016 8:33 AM
11. This type of outline is basically a map of the speech and can be called a “sketch” of the speech.
a.
a working outline
b.
a formal outline
c.
a key word outline
d.
oral style
e.
delivery
ANSWER:
a
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 271
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
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ANSWER:
a
POINTS:
1
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p. 278
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
DATE CREATED:
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18. Effective organization begins with a good topic.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
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p. 271
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
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19. Working outlines usually evolve through multiple drafts.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
1
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p. 271
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
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20. The temporal organizational pattern is also known as the spatial pattern.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
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p. 274
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
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28. You should practice your speech until you have it memorized.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 287
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Presenting Public Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
29. To become the most effective speaker, you should try to eliminate all communication apprehension.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
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p. 284
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Presenting Public Speeches
DATE CREATED:
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30. Chronic apprehension is helpful; situational apprehension is not.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
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p. 284
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Presenting Public Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
31. Athletes who engage in positive visualization improve as much as athletes who physically practice their sport.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
1
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p. 284
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ANSWER:
transitions
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 282
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Organizing Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
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36. ____________________ speaking involves little or no formal preparation on the part of a speaker.
ANSWER:
Impromptu
POINTS:
1
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p. 285
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Presenting Public Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
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9/27/2016 10:45 AM
37. A speaker who prepares and practices but actual words are not memorized is using the ____________________ style.
ANSWER:
extemporaneous
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 286
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Presenting Public Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
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11/17/2016 9:22 PM
38. An individual who experiences anxiety about communicating in one specific setting has ____________________
communication apprehension.
ANSWER:
situational
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 284
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Presenting Public Speeches
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
39. ____________________ includes everything from gestures and movement during a presentation to her or his sentence
structures, volume, inflection, and speaking rate.
ANSWER:
Oral style
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