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Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. What ancient Greek genre of speech is focused on the future?
a.
deliberative
b.
forensic
c.
epideictic
d.
legal
2. Brittany needs to give an epideictic speech for class. What will be the focus of her speech?
a.
the past
b.
the future
c.
inducing change
d.
the present
3. What contemporary speech genre is focused on the future?
a.
deliberative
b.
informative
c.
celebratory
d.
persuasive
4. What would a speaker focus on when giving a deliberative speech?
a.
the past
b.
the present
c.
proving guilt or innocence
d.
inducing change
5. Which term refers to the activation and satisfaction of expectations in audiences?
a.
genre
b.
rhetoric
c.
form
d.
persuasion
6. Kari is giving a forensic speech. Based on this, it is MOST likely that she is attempting to:
a.
demonstrate what an ideal future looks like.
b.
amplify the beliefs and attitudes of the audience.
c.
convince the audience of her innocence.
d.
teach the audience about forensics.
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7. The ancient genre of judicial speeches has been absorbed into what contemporary speech genre?
a.
forensic
b.
celebratory
c.
persuasive
d.
informative
8. Form helps a speaker understand an audience’s:
a.
misconceptions.
b.
humor.
c.
prejudices.
d.
expectations.
9. What is the goal of deliberative speeches?
a.
to inform or teach
b.
to persuade or induce change
c.
to praise
d.
to celebrate
10. Which was the goal of epideictic speeches?
a.
to inform or teach
b.
to praise or blame
c.
to induce change
d.
to persuade
11. Nate is giving a policy speech. We can infer that the objective of his speech is to:
a.
teach the audience about a process.
b.
strengthen community bonds and celebrate the present.
c.
convince the audience of his innocence in a court of law.
d.
persuade people to engage in a specific behavior.
12. What contemporary speech genre is focused on the past?
a.
deliberative
b.
informative
c.
celebratory
d.
persuasive
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13. According to Aristotle, which type of speech was given by someone to celebrate or commemorate?
a.
deliberative
b.
judicial
c.
epideictic
d.
persuasive
14. Speaking genres have remained relatively stables for centuries.
a.
True
b.
False
15. If speakers intend to break from the expectations of a given speech genre, they must do so artfully and with
respect.
a.
True
b.
False
16. Reyna gives testimony during a court case to convince a judge of her innocence. What contemporary speech
genre does this fall under?
a.
deliberative
b.
celebratory
c.
forensic
d.
persuasive
17. Lea receives a speeding ticket and decides to represent herself in court. What traditional genre of speech
would this fall under?
a.
forensic
b.
informative
c.
persuasive
d.
celebratory
18. Mia is speaking at a memorial service for a mentor who has died. The audience will be expecting what type
of speech?
a.
deliberative
b.
celebratory
c.
forensic
d.
persuasive
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19. Cody is giving a speech asking for donations for an intramural soccer team. Which genre of speech will the
audience expect?
a.
informative
b.
celebratory
c.
forensic
d.
persuasive
20. What does a speech genre create in the audience?
a.
fear
b.
power
c.
expectation
d.
comfort
21. Aaron gives a speech that teaches the audience how to make a lemon meringue pie. What contemporary
speech genre does this fall under?
a.
celebratory
b.
informative
c.
persuasive
d.
forensic
22. Scholar Kenneth Burke concluded that people derive a sense of pleasure from hearing things that are
repeated.
a.
True
b.
False
23. What are contemporary speech genres based on?
a.
guidelines
b.
groupings
c.
expectations
d.
professions
24. Epideictic speeches are focused on an uncertain future.
a.
True
b.
False
25. Aristotle formed his idea of speech genres based on:
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a.
audience expectations.
b.
the opinions of those who were most powerful.
c.
the judgments that people were asked to make.
d.
speaker expectations.
26. Which is considered a contemporary speech genre?
a.
epideictic
b.
informative
c.
deliberative
d.
forensic
27. What ancient Greek genre of speech was described as not asking anything of the audience?
a.
forensic
b.
informative
c.
persuasive
d.
epideictic
28. Form is purely a mental experience.
a.
True
b.
False
29. What is the goal of the epideictic speech genre?
a.
to induce change
b.
to inform the audience
c.
to amplify shared beliefs
d.
to sway judgment about guilt or innocence
30. What is the goal of judicial speeches?
a.
to inform
b.
to persuade
c.
to praise
d.
to control
31. Comparing the ancient genres of speech to the contemporary genres of speech is useful for understanding
how dynamic public speaking genres are in Western culture.
a.
True
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b.
False
32. One component of Aristotle’s formed idea of speech genres is based on how the audience was expected to
respond.
a.
True
b.
False
33. Why is it helpful to compare ancient speech genres with contemporary ones?
a.
to exhibit how dynamic speech forms are
b.
to show that genres are unpredictable
c.
to display how enduring speech genres are
d.
to illustrate the fluidity of speech genres
34. What ancient Greek genre of speech is focused on the past?
a.
deliberative
b.
forensic
c.
epideictic
d.
persuasive
35. Many human art forms are categorized into genres to make them easier to talk about.
a.
True
b.
False
36. What is a defining characteristic of a deliberative speech?
a.
It is primarily used in legal proceedings.
b.
It encourages change by focusing on the future.
c.
It includes “how–to” information.
d.
It praises a specific individual or event.
37. Audiences may become confused if a speaker follows a genre’s guidelines too closely.
a.
True
b.
False
38. Henry is a roofer listening to a speech about safety at work. At the end of the speech, Henry decides he will
always wear a safety harness when working on roofs. What type of speech did Henry MOST likely listen to?
a.
celebratory
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b.
forensic
c.
informative
d.
persuasive
39. According to Aristotle, which type of speech was given by someone accused of a crime or wrongdoing?
a.
deliberative
b.
judicial
c.
epideictic
d.
informative
40. Why did Aristotle consider deliberative oratory to be the riskiest genre?
a.
It requires the greatest trust in the speaker.
b.
It determines whether one is convicted of a crime.
c.
It is about someone who is present during the speech.
d.
It is about a topic on which the audience is already informed.
41. Nora is writing a speech to encourage people to take steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Which speech
genre is most appropriate in this case?
a.
deliberative
b.
informative
c.
forensic
d.
persuasive
42. Deliberative speaking today is limited to politicians.
a.
True
b.
False
43. Andre has been asked to give a speech to convince an audience to exercise more. His speech will likely
focus on:
a.
known information.
b.
celebrating.
c.
the future.
d.
the present.
44. Meeting audience expectations requires that speakers understand:
a.
style.
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b.
rhetoric.
c.
form.
d.
persuasion.
45. If someone is giving a lecture to a classroom of students, their speech will likely focus on the past.
a.
True
b.
False
46. What ancient Greek genre of speech is focused on the present?
a.
deliberative
b.
forensic
c.
epideictic
d.
persuasive
47. Which statement about deliberative speeches is true?
a.
Their goal is to inform the audience.
b.
They focus on the past.
c.
They ask the audience to make a judgment.
d.
They are also called policy speeches.
48. When giving epideictic speeches, speakers focused on:
a.
the past.
b.
the present.
c.
guilt or innocence.
d.
change.
49. What is the key to experiencing freedom as a speaker when working within or outside speech genres?
a.
Always meet audience expectations.
b.
Learn the rules of a speech genre.
c.
Be sure to exercise caution when constructing a speech.
d.
Use speech genres as a road map.
50. According to Kenneth Burke, what causes people to enjoy or reject a piece of art?
a.
style
b.
purpose
c.
form
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d.
humor
51. Early theorists categorized public speaking on what basis?
a.
expectations
b.
guidelines
c.
speech settings
d.
professions
52. Pete is giving a speech asking everyone to consider voting to pass a particular proposition that will increase
funding for local schools. What ancient Greek genre would this be classified as?
a.
forensic
b.
informative
c.
persuasive
d.
deliberative
53. Which accurately describes the celebratory speech genre?
a.
It is focused on the future.
b.
It focuses on teaching.
c.
It is considered a traditional speech genre.
d.
It is most similar to epideictic speaking.
54. A speaker who is giving a forensic speech would focus on:
a.
the past.
b.
the present.
c.
celebrating an event.
d.
stimulating change.
55. The appropriateness of violating an audience’s expectations of a given speech genre depends on the
speaker’s:
a.
familiarity with the conventions.
b.
mastery of traditional speech techniques.
c.
speaking situation.
d.
chosen speech form.
56. According to Kenneth Burke, people prefer new and unfamiliar patterns in a piece of art.
a.
True
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b.
False
57. According to contemporary scholars, how many categories of speeches exist?
a.
one
b.
two
c.
three
d.
four
58. The term speech guidelines describes the sets of expectations in speaking contexts.
a.
True
b.
False
59. A widely recognized form in a given culture is referred to as:
a.
rhetoric.
b.
genre.
c.
style.
d.
persuasion.
60. Which is considered a contemporary speech genre?
a.
deliberative
b.
epideictic
c.
forensic
d.
persuasive
61. What is a benefit of understanding the expectations of certain speech genres?
a.
It can provide a framework to work in.
b.
It ensures that the audience will agree with the message.
c.
It decreases the amount of time needed for research and writing.
d.
It reduces the likelihood of a misunderstanding.
62. For the speaker, sometimes audience expectations can feel constraining.
a.
True
b.
False
63. A fourth-grade teacher is explaining electrical circuits to the class. What contemporary genre of speech will
the audience expect?
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a.
celebratory
b.
informative
c.
deliberative
d.
forensic
64. Which statement accurately describes a judicial speech?
a.
It is focused on the future.
b.
Its goal is to inform or educate the audience.
c.
It asks the audience to make a judgment.
d.
It seeks to amplify shared beliefs, attitudes, and values.
65. People often resist or criticize new forms of art because the new forms lack:
a.
style.
b.
humor.
c.
a familiar pattern.
d.
skill.
66. What contemporary speech genre is focused on the present?
a.
deliberative
b.
informative
c.
celebratory
d.
persuasive
67. According to Aristotle, which type of speech contained a persuasive argument about something people
should or should not do?
a.
deliberative
b.
forensic
c.
epideictic
d.
celebratory
68. Mikhail is preparing a speech to give at his boss’s retirement party. Which speech genre is MOST
appropriate in this case?
a.
celebratory
b.
informative
c.
forensic
d.
persuasive
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