Which of the following terms is most concrete?
a. creature
b. mammal
c. dog
d. my dog Jake
What criteria of effective storytelling in speeches relates to meeting the requirements of
a good story?
a. narrative reality
b. narrative probability
c. narrative ambiguity
d. narrative fidelity
_____ refers to our feelings toward a given speaker or topic.
a. Attitudes
b. Beliefs
c. Values
d. Morals
A speech encouraging students to recycle would most likely follow what persuasive
speech design?
a. refutative
b. causation
c. problem’solution
d. demonstration
Which activity occupies the greatest amount of the time we spend communicating in the
workplace?
a. speaking
b. listening
c. reading
d. writing
The motivated sequence speech design includes all of the following parts except
a. establish a sense of need.
b. offer solutions.
c. engage opposing views.
d. call to action.
Public speaking classes are valuable because
a. effective speakers tend to be more successful.
b. they contribute to one’s personal growth.
c. they make for better democratic citizens.
d. all of the above are correct.
What would be the best choice of a presentation aid for illustrating the hierarchy of the
U.S. military?
a. flow chart
b. graph
c. sketch
d. map
Which stage in the persuasive process is most associated with consciousness raising?
a. integration
b. co-active
c. understanding
d. awareness
What is important to remember when using graphics during a speech?
a. Graphics must be displayed for a long time during the speech.
b. Graphics must be very complex.
c. Graphics can make your speech conclusive.
d. Graphics must be instantly clear.
Reasoned persuasion emphasizes
a. effective use of creative suggestion.
b. the responsible use of evidence and proofs.
c. colorful images and attractive spokespersons.
d. all of the above are true of argumentative persuasion.
The specific purpose statement, “I want my audience to support federal action to
combat greenhouse pollution, and a new program to promote recycling in our area”
would probably fall into what trap of poor topic selection?
a. triviality
b. double-focus
c. polarization
d. technicality
Which of the following speaking styles would be most useful when timing and exact
wording are important?
a. manuscript
b. memorized
c. extemporaneous
d. impromptu
What does the specific purpose of a speech represent?
a. the response desired from the speaker
b. our honest biases and stereotypes
c. the response desired from the audience
d. the response demanded from the context
When you walk to the podium you should
a. ask the audience to bear with you.
b. start speaking before you get there.
c. act confident even if you don”t feel confident.
d. breathe as fast as you can.
Which method of speaking best allows the speaker to respond to listener feedback?
a. impromptu
b. extemporaneous
c. manuscript
d. memorized
Which of the following terms is most abstract?
a. creature
b. mammal
c. dog
d. my dog Jake
Taking someone on a tour of New York City would likely call for which speech design?
a. spatial
b. sequential
c. comparative
d. categorical
All of the following are criteria for evaluating the ethical qualities of a speech except
a. does the speech reflect responsible knowledge?
b. does the speech convey respect for the audience?
c. does the speech avoid taking controversial positions?
d. does the speech avoid inflammatory language use?
Getting up and closing a window or door because you are having trouble hearing would
be one way to handle what sort of problem?
a. physical noise
b. flawed message
c. presentation problem
d. semantic overload
A refutative speech design includes all of the following except
a. state point to refute.
b. present evidence.
c. explain significance.
d. establish character.
Speakers should consider all of the following concerns of ethical persuasion except
a. am I committing a self-fulfilling prophecy?
b. what is my responsibility to my audience?
c. could I publicly defend the ethics of my message?
d. what does my message say about my character?
Addressing a group of concerned Christians in support of pornography, Bill argues that
“religious fanaticism is a threat to freedom.” Not surprisingly, his audience members
come away more opposed to pornography than ever. Bill has just experienced what
persuasive phenomenon?
a. a sleeper effect
b. a boomerang effect
c. the great expectation fallacy
d. refutative persuasion
A co-active approach to persuasion is most useful for
a. refuting opposing positions.
b. engaging reluctant audiences.
c. moving audiences from attitude to action.
d. cultivating a boomerang effect.
In addition to acknowledging the recipient of the award, what should you do during an
award presentation?
a. tell lots of jokes
b. emphasize your own achievements
c. explain the nature of the award
d. share your relationship with the recipient
Sometimes speakers forget that their audience doesn”t know as much about the topic as
the speaker does. In doing so, what trap have they fallen into?
a. technicality
b. triviality
c. double focus
d. time
Why would someone use doublespeak?
a. to emphasize and amplify key ideas
b. to clarify and focus key ideas
c. to confuse and mislead audiences
d. for emotional effect
What kind of follow-up is being used when the interviewer states, “If I understand you
correctly, you”re saying . . ..”?
a. mirror question
b. verifier
c. reinforcer
d. probe
What type of fallacy occurs when we change the subject or simply ignore the issue at
hand?
a. non sequitur
b. ad hominem
c. red herring
d. slippery slope
What is the final stage in the process of refining a speech topic?
a. developing a general purpose statement
b. developing a specific purpose statement
c. developing a thesis statement
d. developing a preview statement
The formal outline represents the completed plan of your speech.
The recency of information on the Internet relates to the cost of purchasing the
information.
A speech in favor of a disputed proposition should usually follow a narrative design.
The color red signals stability in western culture.
Oral language can engage listeners at a personal level.
“Freedom is like an eagle soaring” provides us with an example of literal analogy.
A speaker’s perception of the importance of the occasion often increases communication
anxiety.
A working outline can be considered the tentative design for your speech.
Intensity in a speech can be enhanced by the use of presentation aids and colorful
language use.
The colors used for the text of the presentation aid should always blend into the
background.
A topic area inventory chart shows topic ideas you have considered, but have not yet
used for a speech.
Toasting a friend on formal occasions is a good time for recounting embarrassing
memories they would rather forget.
Selective relaxation focuses primarily on positive thinking.
Identification is established primarily through social status.
Speakers should avoid using timely information of which listeners will probably not be
aware.
Deodorant ads suggesting that if we smell, others will not want to be with us best reflect
our relational needs.
Edward R. Murrow, a famous radio and television commentator, once said, “The best
speakers know enough to be scared. . . .”