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1.
The most common speaking assignments for education courses focus on teaching.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
Effective presentations in education require careful attention to the selection of a speech
organizational pattern.
A)
True
B)
False
3.
It is important to use preview statements and transitions when giving a lecture.
A)
True
B)
False
4.
Successful oral presentations in education make use of examples and evidence with
which the audience is familiar and can grasp.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
A lecture is a persuasive speech directed at an audience of student learners.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
A mini-lecture usually lasts 10 to 15 minutes.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
Lectures should always begin with a statement of the thesis.
A)
True
B)
False
8.
Group activity presentations include a preview of what the discussion following the
activity will cover.
A)
True
B)
False
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9.
A classroom discussion presentation is a short introduction to a group activity following
a lecture.
A)
True
B)
False
10.
In a classroom discussion presentation, the speaker begins by outlining critical points to
be covered.
A)
True
B)
False
11.
Sample presentations typical for education courses include all of the following EXCEPT
A)
lectures.
B)
group activities.
C)
classroom discussions.
D)
debates.
12.
An effective presentation in education should
A)
always have a logical organization.
B)
separate presentation content and overall course content.
C)
ignore audience-relevant examples, evidence, and support.
D)
always have a chronological organization.
13.
Which type of presentation is an informational speech for an audience of student
learners?
A)
lecture
B)
group activity
C)
classroom discussion
D)
debate
14.
Facilitating a group activity includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)
a brief review of the lecture material.
B)
an explanation of the activity goal.
C)
directions on how to carry out the activity.
D)
a laboratory demonstration.
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15.
Which type of presentation offers brief preliminary remarks and then guides a
conversation?
A)
lecture
B)
group activity
C)
classroom discussion
D)
classroom laboratory
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