If you were constructing an audience-analysis questionnaire and wanted to learn how
many of your listeners had ever heard of the Salem witch trials, which of the following
would be the best kind of question to ask?
a. demographic question
b. open-ended question
c. leading question
d. scale question
e. fixed-alternative question
Answer:
In the introduction to his speech on the art of digital photography, Terrance mentioned
that he works part-time at a camera shop and has had some of his pictures printed in the
newspaper. By sharing this information with his audience, Terrance was seeking to
accomplish which goal of a speech introduction?
a. gain attention
b. preview the speech
c. reveal the topic
d. relate to the audience
e. establish credibility
Answer:
According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a preparation
outline?
a. a bibliography
b. a specific purpose statement
c. directions for delivering the speech
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
Answer:
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the major categories of dog
breeds:
I. The working dogs do rescue, police, herding, and guide jobs.
II. The hound dogs are hunters that specialize in small animals.
III. The terrier dogs make good watchdogs.
IV. The toy dogs are primarily house pets.
These points are organized in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. descriptive
c. chronological
d. illustrative
e. topical
Answer:
As your textbook explains, if you want to persuade a skeptical audience, you need to
a. organize the speech in Monroe’s motivated sequence.
b. urge the audience to take immediate action.
c. circulate an audience-analysis questionnaire.
d. answer the reasons for the audience’s skepticism.
e. focus your speech on questions of practicality.
Answer:
Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for a preparation
outline?
a. Label the introduction, body, and conclusion.
b. Identify the specific purpose with a Roman numeral.
c. Position the title so it appears immediately before the central idea.
d. Include a startling statement in the introduction to get attention.
e. Use parallel wording for subpoints and sub-subpoints.
Answer:
When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in
a. problem-solution order.
b. spatial order.
c. topical order.
d. causal order.
e. chronological order.
Answer:
Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on adult illiteracy.
I. Adult illiteracy has reached crisis proportions in the United States.
II. Solving the problem requires action by government and individual citizens alike.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. topical
c. problem-solution
d. comparative-advantage
e. causal
Answer:
According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an
example of a(n) __________ .
I became interested in canine companions two years ago when my older sister, who was
paralyzed in a car accident, received a canine companion named Lucky. Since then I
have learned more about the subject by watching Lucky, by talking with my sister, and
by reading a number of articles and pamphlets.
a. preview statement
b. narrative statement
c. credibility statement
d. attention statement
e. thesis statement
Answer:
Roberto’s persuasive speech on a question of policy contains the following transition
between the first and second main points:
As we have seen, excessive caffeine consumption can create serious problems for your
body’s nervous system and immune system. We’re now ready to look at ways you can
start reducing your intake of caffeine.
Roberto’s speech is organized according to which pattern of organization?
a. causal
b. problem-solution
c. comparative advantages
d. persuasive sequence
e. topical
Answer:
According to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body of a
speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective?
Now that we have learned about the history of Mormonism, let’s consider its major
beliefs.
a. marker
b. signpost
c. transition
d. bridge
e. link
Answer:
As explained in your textbook, the central idea of your speech
a. is usually formulated after you have done some research.
b. is more precise than your specific purpose statement.
c. sums up or encapsulate the major ideas of your speech.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.
Answer:
As explained in your textbook, when delivering a commemorative speech, you should
take special care to
a. provide a detailed biography of the person being commemorated.
b. heighten appreciation for the person being commemorated.
c. use creative language to express feelings and sentiments.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.
Answer:
The main value of using statistics in a speech is to
a. lend realism to the speech.
b. enhance the speaker’s credibility.
c. make the speech more vivid.
d. avoid relying on testimony.
e. quantify the speaker’s ideas.
Answer:
Ramona is preparing a persuasive speech on environmental issues to present to
members of the National Wildlife Federation. The most important factor Ramona
should consider when analyzing her audience is probably its
a. age.
b. group membership.
c. education.
d. ethnic background.
e. knowledge of the topic.
Answer:
“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet” is an example of
a. parallelism.
b. metaphor.
c. simile.
d. repetition.
e. rhythm.
Answer:
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
a. a teacher praising parents for contributing to the school carnival
b. a teacher arguing that phonics is a successful method for teaching reading
c. a teacher explaining the requirements for an assignment
d. all of the above
e. b and c only
Answer:
Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points?
a. Devote each main point to a separate aspect of the topic.
b. Limit the number of main points to between two and five.
c. Be sure to use a visual aid with each main point.
d. all of the above
e. b and c only
Answer:
In her persuasive speech, Josina concluded with the following statement:
So the next time you see flyers around campus announcing a blood drive, decide that
this will be your moment to get involvedto do something worthwhile, to take a step that
may help save someone’s life.
What method of concluding her speech did Josina use?
a. extended example
b. internal summary
c. reference to the introduction
d. appeal to action
e. causal reasoning
Answer:
When you need to make sure an audience has the information necessary to understand
the body of your speech, your preview statement in the introduction might include a
a. definition.
b. credibility statement.
c. statistical reference.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
Answer:
“To inform my audience about the scientific theories of Stephen Hawking” is a specific
purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
a. concept.
b. object.
c. process.
d. function.
e. event.
Answer:
Diego needs to make an impromptu response to another speaker at a staff meeting. Your
textbook recommends that he should do all of the following except
a. state the point he is answering.
b. state the point he wishes to make.
c. maintain eye contact with the audience.
d. tell the audience how nervous he is about impromptu speaking.
e. use signposts to help the audience keep track of his ideas.
Answer:
__________ lets you know how your message is being received.
a. Vocal variety
b. Credibility
c. Feedback
d. Interference
e. Audience adaptation
Answer:
According to your textbook, a(n) __________ ending is a conclusion that builds force
until reaching a peak of power and intensity.
a. crescendo
b. cascade
c. dissolve
d. reflective
e. ascending
Answer:
While doing research for his speech, Aaron was not able to identify the author of an
Internet document titled “What Can and Cannot Be Patented.” According to your
textbook, what should Aaron do next to assess the credibility of the document?
a. Search for the document in the library.
b. Look up the year the document was published.
c. Try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document.
d. Double-check the accuracy of the document’s URL.
e. Make sure the document is on a news site.
Answer:
__________ is the audience’s perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on
a given topic.
a. Identification
b. Goodwill
c. Connectivity
d. Egocentrism
e. Credibility
Answer:
Which of the following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech
introduction?
a. a transition
b. an internal summary
c. a lengthy quotation
d. a startling statement
e. a causal argument
Answer:
As your textbook explains, when preparing for a question-and-answer session, you
should
a. anticipate possible questions.
b. write out your answers in full.
c. practice the delivery of your answers.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
Answer:
According to your textbook, each of the following is a procedural need of a small group
except
a. analyzing the issue facing the group.
b. deciding where the group will meet next.
c. preparing and distributing handouts for the group’s meeting.
d. summarizing the group’s progress at the end of the meeting.
e. setting the agenda for the group’s meeting.
Answer:
Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion of
your first speech?
a. Let the audience know your speech is ending.
b. Reinforce the central idea of your speech.
c. End on a clever or thought-provoking note.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
Answer:
Three methods explained in your textbook for using language clearly are:
a.
b.
c.
Answer:
In a sense, defining the problem for a problem-solving small group discussion is like
choosing the __________ for a speech.
a. specific purpose
b. rhetorical question
c. central idea
d. general purpose
e. main points
Answer:
All of the following are recommended by your textbook to help you deal with
nervousness except:
a. Acquire speaking experience.
b. Focus on achieving perfection.
c. Remember that most nervousness is not visible to the audience.
d. Visualize yourself giving a successful speech.
e. Prepare your speech thoroughly.
Answer:
“To persuade my audience that there should be tougher enforcement of laws to protect
the victims of domestic abuse” is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech
on a question of
a. value.
b. attitude.
c. policy.
d. opinion.
e. judgment.
Answer:
According to your textbook, “Now that you know about Julio’s interest in photography,
let’s look at his passion for snowboarding” is an example of a
a. bridge.
b. conclusion.
c. conversion.
d. transition.
e. summary.
Answer:
Taking notes on a speaker’s key points and supporting material will help improve your
listening ability and retention.
Answer:
As your textbook explains, the speaker’s message consists only of what the speaker says
with language.
Answer:
Gender, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, and group membership are all factors to
consider when conducting a demographic audience analysis.
Answer:
Name-calling is ethical in public speaking because it is protected by the First
Amendment to the Constitution.
Answer:
If you wanted to list the steps of a process to help your audience remember them better,
the best kind of visual aid to use would probably be a _______________ .
Answer:
A commemorative speech is the one kind of speech in which clichés and trite
sentiments are appropriate.
Answer:
If you wanted to summarize the events that led to the outbreak of World War I, the best
kind of visual aid would probably be a _______________ .
Answer:
The process of audience adaptation is over by the time a speaker starts delivering the
speech.
Answer:
Audience analysis first comes into play after a speaker has chosen a speech topic.
Answer:
One way to let an audience know that you are coming to the end of a speech is by
saying something like “In conclusion.” Another way is by your manner of
______________ .
Answer:
A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S. soldiers who have died in defense of their
country is an example of a(n) _______________ speech.
Answer:
A(n) _______________ leader is someone who takes on a leadership role through her
or his ability, force of personality, or simply by talking the most during group meetings.
Answer:
“To inform my audience of the major steps in responding to a medical emergency” is an
example of an effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech.
Answer:
According to your textbook, reviewing mentally what a speaker has said is a good way
to avoid becoming distracted in a speech.
Answer:
As the Roman rhetorician Quintilian noted 2,000 years ago, the ideal of speechmaking
is the good person speaking well.
Answer:
A(n) _______________ consists of a moderator and several speakers, each of whom
presents a prepared speech on a different aspect of the same topic. A(n)
_______________ also consists of a moderator and several speakers, but rather than
presenting formal prepared speeches, the speakers essentially carry on a conversation in
front of the audience.
Answer:
Speakers who think positively about themselves and the speech experience are more
likely to overcome their stage fright than are speakers who think negatively.
Answer:
Audience size, the physical setting for the speech, and the audience’s disposition toward
the topic, the speaker, and the occasion are all elements of situational audience analysis.
Answer:
The topical method of speech organization follows a time pattern.
Answer: