You should consider all of the following regarding the informative value of your
speeches except
a. how much your audience already knows.
b. the importance of your topic and available knowledge.
c. whether you can know enough to speak responsibly.
d. you should consider all of the above.
Each graphic used in a speech should focus on one idea.
Which sources of testimony are qualified by training and experience?
a. expert
b. reluctant
c. lay
d. prestige
Striking examples and colorful language use contribute most to which of the following
factors of maintaining audience attention while speaking?
a. comparison
b. objectivity
c. relevance
d. intensity
What type of graph is best for displaying comparisons and contrasts?
a. line graph
b. bar graph
c. histogram
d. pie graph
What term refers to the way speakers articulate and distinguish word-sounds in the
context of their utterances?
a. articulation
b. enunciation
c. pronunciation
d. dialect
Disinformation refers to the willful fabrication or distortion of information beyond
reason to advance a hidden agenda.
What is a popular phrase like ‘silence is golden” called?
a. a maxim
b. an ideograph
c. an old saying
d. a simile
What form of proof is invoked when you cite your own expert credentials?
a. pathos
b. mythos
c. logos
d. ethos
All of the following are ways to communicate with “body language” except
a. figurative language use.
b. eye contact and facial expressions.
c. movements and gestures.
d. dress and personal appearance.
What should you remember when preparing a PowerPoint presentation?
a. use contrasting colors and make them easy to read
b. use blank screens when not in use
c. do not present your entire speech from PowerPoint slides
d. all of the above
An effective oral style of language use differs from written in all of the following ways
except
a. more colorful and intense.
b. less audience-centered.
c. more spontaneous and less formal.
d. favors simple word choice.
When listeners perceive that a speaker’s verbal message conflicts with his or her body
language, what do they usually believe?
a. the verbal message and the body language
b. the body language
c. the verbal message
d. what they hear in the media
The principle of _____ entails that entries at a given level of an outline should be of
similar importance to the speech.
a. coordination
b. balance
c. subordination
d. order
What is it that we should know most importantly about an advocacy Web site?
a. where the money comes from
b. who designed and developed the site
c. the type of people who access this site
d. the sponsoring group’s agenda
The first amendment of the constitution guarantees what two freedoms?
a. speech and trial by jury
b. speech and privacy
c. speech and religion
d. speech and gun ownership
What type of Web sites are posted by activist groups, such as the Sierra Club and the
National Rifle Association?
a. personal
b. advocacy
c. information
d. retail
What is most important to ensure proper loudness?
a. good breath control
b. appropriate speaking rate
c. variety of pitch
d. freedom from anxiety
What is the characteristic of evidence that directly relates to the issues being discussed?
a. relevant
b. representative
c. recent
d. reliable
What is the most important consideration when deciding whether to offer a summary
statement with your speech?
a. the complexity of your speech
b. the age of your audience
c. the time of day
d. the number of scheduled speakers
If you are listening to a lecture about Cherokee native Americans and it reminds you of
driving your Jeep Cherokee in the mud, you have succumbed to what barrier to
effective listening?
a. presentation problems
b. personal concerns
c. chance association of words
d. listening burnout
What kind of reasoning is best reflected by the statement, “War is always wrong.
Therefore, I opposed the war in Iraq.”
a. analogical
b. deductive
c. from sign
d. inductive
Google and Yahoo! are examples of what type of Internet resource?
a. general search engines
b. meta-search engines
c. subject directories
d. invisible gateways
What is the primary value of personal knowledge?
a. It adds credibility and authenticity to presentations.
b. It makes substantive research less important.
c. It makes one speak responsibly.
d. It is generally considered more valid than published information.
All of the following are guidelines for the ethical use of persuasive evidence except
a. acknowledge disagreement among experts.
b. do not withhold or distort important evidence.
c. do not use evidence just to support your position.
d. use evidence that can be verified by experts.
All of the following are advice for ethical argumentation except
a. supplement appeals to pathos with reasoning and evidence.
b. keep an open mind while researching your topics.
c. do not argue a position when there are opposing views.
d. do not allow appeals to mythos to degenerate into intolerance.
According to your text, if you haven”t done enough research to make you sufficiently
informed about your topic, what are you guilty of?
a. being unfortunate
b. being biased
c. being irresponsible
d. being intangible
When addressing skeptical audiences on controversial issues, speakers are especially
encouraged to open their speeches with
a. a humorous note.
b. a list of rhetorical questions.
c. references to shared moral goals.
d. the meaning of the occasion.
What is the general purpose of a speech to persuade?
a. create impressions and goodwill
b. share knowledge and enlightenment
c. celebrate shared values and traditions
d. influence beliefs and actions
What explains why people behave the way they do?
a. values
b. motivation
c. relevancy
d. needs
A _____ outline would be best for use while presenting a speech.
a. formal
b. speaking
c. key-word
d. working
What is the most valuable resource in the library?
a. reference librarian
b. online catalogue
c. databases
d. special collections
What does the speaker do in the discovery phase of selecting a topic?
a. identify general topic areas
b. articulate a thesis statement
c. articulate a specific purpose statement
d. consider ideas for presentation aids
Your text offers all of the following advice for making awards presentations except
a. usually announce the honoree’s name early in the speech.
b. politely explain why you did not win the award.
c. explain why the person was selected for the honor.
d. explain the nature of the award.
Your text offers all of the following strategies for uniting divided audiences except
a. invoking shared values and traditions.
b. invoking shared problems and challenges.
c. providing a concrete first step that listeners can take towards shared action.
d. all of the above strategies are discussed.
“The economy is bad” provides a good example of a specific purpose statement.
When listeners pay attention, they are showing support for the speaker.
Correct language use is generally more important on formal speaking occasions than
with everyday conversations.
A little bit of communication anxiety is a good thing.
Well-planned transitions tend to make for a smoother presentation.
Using the terms “the sword” to represent an entire military force provides a good
example of synecdoche.
Using prestige testimony is most often associated with persuasive speaking.
The online catalogue is the most valuable resource in the library.
Rhythmic variations can help listeners to comprehend a message.
The speaker should bring the question-and-answer session to a close by re-emphasizing
the message.
Optimum pitch refers to the maximum loudness we can achieve without straining our
vocal chords.
Asking for volunteers to serve as presentation aids during a presentation is
recommended for adding freshness and novelty to a speech.
The categorical design is a logical pattern that develops a subject according to the
natural or customary divisions.
Presentation aids and purposeful movements can help speakers cope with trembling.
Memorization of a speech, article, or essay decreases the likelihood of plagiarism.
A persuasive speech addressing facts would be most appropriate to convince your
audience that James Earl Ray acted alone when he assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr.