When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her
instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, “I won’t
learn anything from this teacher.” Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical
listening?
a. Listen attentively.
b. Avoid prejudging the speaker.
c. Take accurate notes.
d. Support free speech.
e. Avoid name-calling.
Answer:
Gillian prepared beautiful photographs in PowerPoint to illustrate various parts of her
speech about the Milky Way. When Gillian finished explaining each photograph, she
left it on the screen for her audience to study until it was time for the next slide. Did
Gillian make any mistakes in her use of visual aids?
a. Yes. She should have used drawings instead of photographs.
b. No. She explained her visual aids to the audience as the book recommends.
c. Yes. She should have displayed blank slides between the photographs.
d. No. PowerPoint is an excellent way to display photographs.
e. Yes. Photographs usually don’t require explanations when used as visual aids.
Answer:
Audience-centeredness means that public speakers should
a. keep the audience foremost in mind throughout the speechmaking process.
b. use any means necessary to gain the assent of the audience.
c. avoid choosing topics that are controversial.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
Answer:
To say that public speaking is a way to make a difference about something we care
about is to recognize that public speaking is
a. a form of empowerment.
b. a skill similar to conversation.
c. an art more than a science.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.
Answer:
A(n) __________ is a visual aid that summarizes a large block of information, usually
in list form.
a. diagram
b. chart
c. pictogram
d. illustration
e. graph
Answer:
The following passage from a speech introduction is an example of __________ .
After attending a seminar on currency security, I became fascinated by the technology
developed by the Treasury Department to prevent the counterfeiting of paper money. I
learned more about the subject by reading information from the Treasury Department,
as well as by interviewing Donna Marshall, a security expert at Bank of America.
a. revealing the topic
b. previewing the body
c. stating the importance of the topic
d. establishing the speaker’s credibility
e. relating to the audience
Answer:
Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two
sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point?
a. One example of this kind of phobia is the child who is bitten by a dog and who
remains fearful of dogs thereafter.
b. Most phobias begin in childhood, usually after a frightening experience.
c. Phobias can develop either in childhood or adulthood.
d. Another example is the child who develops a fear of heights after falling off a ladder.
e. Some phobias seem to develop suddenly in adulthood without any apparent cause.
Answer:
Good speech delivery
a. has a conversational quality.
b. does not call attention to itself.
c. requires a strong voice.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
Answer:
Which of the following is the first step in the reflective-thinking method for small
group discussion?
a. define the problem
b. set the agenda
c. establish criteria for solutions
d. analyze the problem
e. elect a leader
Answer:
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the civil rights movement.
I. The 1954, the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education helped spark
the modern civil rights movement.
II. In 1963, nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama, dramatically increased
support for the civil rights movement.
III. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed, marking the major legislative
achievement of the civil rights movement.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. historical
c. descriptive
d. chronological
e. topical
Answer:
“Knowing how to deal with stress” is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom
speech because it
a. is too technical.
b. does not include a reference to the audience.
c. contains figurative language.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
Answer:
Paul began his speech as follows:
They called Lou Gehrig the iron horse. This tireless worker played an astounding 2,130
consecutive baseball games even though he suffered 17 hand fractures during those
years. This would be like one of us never missing a day of school for over 13 years. Can
you imagine completing kindergarten through your senior year with perfect attendance?
Never taking a sick day, never a college visit day, or even senior skip day. And, to
match Gehrig, you would also have to end your school career with an A average.
What method for gaining attention and interest did Paul use?
a. revealing the general purpose
b. relating the topic to the audience
c. previewing the body of the speech
d. stating the importance of the topic
e. summarizing the central idea
Answer:
Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a way to improve your
listening?
a. Try to remember everything the speaker says.
b. Pay close attention to feedback from other listeners.
c. Concentrate solely on the speaker’s gestures and eye contact.
d. Suspend judgment until you hear all the speaker has to say.
e. Do not take written notes as the speech is in progress.
Answer:
If your specific purpose statement were “To inform my audience about the differences
among steel, aluminum, and carbon bicycle frames” you would probably organize your
speech in __________ order.
a. descriptive
b. topical
c. causal
d. chronological
e. functional
Answer:
If your specific purpose statement were “To inform my audience about the three major
types of sleep disorders,” you would probably organize your speech in __________
order.
a. topical
b. chronological
c. spatial
d. comparative
e. causal
Answer:
Which method of organization is used in the following main points?
I. The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, is about as thick as a sheet of paper.
II. The middle layer of the skin, the dermis, is 15 to 40 times thicker than the epidermis.
III. The innermost layer of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, is by far the thickest layer.
a. topical
b. visual
c. scientific
d. ascending
e. spatial
Answer:
“What’s Your Learning Style?” is an appropriately worded
a. speech title.
b. general purpose statement.
c. main point for a preparation outline.
d. specific purpose statement.
e. central idea.
Answer:
If you were giving a persuasive speech on gun control to members of the National Rifle
Association, the most important factor to consider in audience analysis would probably
be the
a. size of your audience.
b. group membership of your audience.
c. economic standing of your audience.
d. education of your audience.
e. knowledge of your audience.
Answer:
The __________ speaker uses only brief notes or a speaking outline to jog the memory.
a. after-dinner
b. commemorative
c. informative
d. extemporaneous
e. persuasive
Answer:
According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a speaking
outline?
a. key words or phrases to jog the speaker’s memory
b. cues for delivering the speech
c. statistics and quotations that might be easily forgotten
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
Answer:
You are giving a speech on a community building project to a local service organization
at its monthly luncheon. Dessert dishes are being cleared away as you walk into the
overcrowded, overheated room. The most important situational factor to consider when
adapting to your audience would probably be the
a. age of your audience.
b. audience’s attitude toward you.
c. physical setting for your speech.
d. education of your audience.
e. gender of your audience.
Answer:
“To inform my audience how our local water treatment facility ensures the safety of our
drinking water” is an example of a
a. mission statement.
b. specific purpose.
c. transition statement.
d. general purpose.
e. central idea.
Answer:
According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an
example of a(n) __________ .
In order for you to understand why the mariachi are significant to Hispanic culture, I
will give you a brief overview of the history of the mariachi, their style of dress, and the
ways they are used in entertainment today.
a. preview statement
b. credibility statement
c. transition statement
d. attention statement
e. summary statement
Answer:
According to your textbook, what three questions should you ask when evaluating
statistics?
a.
b.
c.
Answer:
According to your textbook, which pattern of organization is used in the following set
of main points for a persuasive speech urging the audience to donate time to
famine-relief organizations?
I. Donating time to famine-relief organizations is more effective than donating money
because it reduces a country’s dependence on foreign aid.
II. Donating time to famine-relief organizations is more effective than donating money
because it creates a personal connection to the people you are helping.
a. analysis of benefits
b. need-plan-practicality
c. Monroe’s motivated sequence
d. comparative advantages
e. problem-solution
Answer:
Which of the following is a factor to consider in situational audience analysis?
a. gender
b. group membership
c. attitude toward the topic
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
Answer:
Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech conclusion?
a. a credibility statement
b. a provocative quotation
c. a call to action
d. a reference to the introduction
e. a summary of the main points
Answer:
When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually
a. reveal the topic of the speech.
b. support the central idea with evidence.
c. preview the main points of the speech.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
Answer:
“Adventures in the Grand Canyon” is an appropriately worded
a. speech title.
b. general purpose statement.
c. main point for a preparation outline.
d. specific purpose statement.
e. central idea.
Answer:
As your textbook explains, if you plan to use a photograph as a visual aid in a speech,
you should usually
a. display the photograph with PowerPoint.
b. pass the photograph among the audience so everyone can look at it.
c. use a photograph in an oversize book and hold it where it can be seen.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.
Answer:
As the vice president for employee relations, Manuel is the only member of his
company’s executive team attending informal small group meetings where employees
are considering proposals to revise the company’s personal leave policies. Beginning at
its very first meeting, the group looks to Manuel for leadership. What kind of leader is
Manuel?
a. task leader
b. emergent leader
c. authoritative leader
d. maintenance leader
e. implied leader
Answer:
Because of his family’s medical history, Alan decided to give his informative speech on
sickle-cell anemia. When he finished work on the speech, it had the following main
points.
I. Sickle-cell anemia is a hereditary blood disease caused by abnormal blood cells.
II. The effects of sickle-cell anemia include liver damage, blindness, paralysis, and
early death.
Alan’s main points were arranged in __________ order.
a. topical
b. medical
c. analytical
d. formal
e. causal
Answer:
A(n) _______________ is a figurative comparison that always contains the word “like”
or “as.”
Answer:
How we use eye contact, body movement, gestures, and other physical motions to
communicate is the subject of an area of study known as _______________ .
Answer:
The aim of successful speechmaking is to gain a desired response from listeners even if
the speaker must compromise his or her beliefs to do so.
Answer:
Stereotyping is an effective way to use demographic audience analysis in a speech.
Answer:
Because listeners are _______________ , they typically approach speeches by asking
“Why is this important to me?”
Answer:
The process of audience analysis and adaptation affects every aspect of speech
preparation from choosing a topic to delivering the speech.
Answer:
Public speaking is essentially like acting because once you learn a speech, you can give
it over and over without adapting to the different audiences you address.
Answer:
According to your textbook, listening to understand a classroom lecture is an example
of comprehensive listening.
Answer:
Taking a moment to look at your audience and smile before you begin to speak can help
you establish rapport with them.
Answer:
_______________ refers to the vibration of sound waves on the ear drums and the
sending of messages to the central auditory system of the brain; _______________
refers to paying close attention to and making sense of those sounds.
Answer:
The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.
I. The first major type of environmental pollution is land pollution.
II. The second major type of environmental pollution is air pollution.
III. The third major type of environmental pollution is water pollution.
Answer:
“The final point I’d like to present . . . ” is an example of a(n) _______________ .
Answer:
The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.
I. The first step in geocaching is going online to find and select a cache.
II. The second step in geocaching is recording clues and entering coordinates on your
GPS system.
III. The third step in geocaching is using the clues and GPS directions to find the cache.
IV. The fourth step in geocaching is to replace the cache for the next players to find.
Answer:
The number that occurs the most in a group of numbers is the ______________ .
Answer:
Fortunately, stage fright only affects inexperienced speakers.
Answer:
Sloppy _______________ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and
distinctly.
Answer: