CHAPTER THREE
BUILDING YOUR FIRST SPEECH
True/False
T F 1. Extemporaneous speeches are some of the most spontaneous.
T F 2. If possible, a speaker should actually rehearse a speech.
T F 3. The research process is necessary in establishing credibility.
T F 4. A scientist at a national convention reporting on new advances in stem cell
research would probably use extemporaneous delivery.
T F 5. The text advises a speaker not to take deep breaths before a speech because a
speaker can lose control of breathing.
T F 6. It is helpful to single space the outline when you develop your speaking notes so
that you will have as few note cards as possible.
T F 7. One method of ending a speech is by appealing to the emotions.
T F 8. According to the text, an outline is necessary to help a speaker have notes to read
during the speech.
T F 9. Ethical responsibility includes conveying knowledge fairly and accurately.
T F 10. An informative speech can move an audience to action.
T F 11. Changing beliefs or intensifying feelings are persuasive speech objectives.
T F 12. Recent Bureau of Labor Statistics studies have shown that people change jobs
about 3 times during their working lives.
T F 13. In a speech class the general purpose of a career speech would most probably be
informative.
T F 14. When you are developing a career speech, you would write your introduction
first before working on the rest of your speech.
T F 15. An example of a categorical grouping for a career speech might be job growth,
salary potential, and trends in the field.
Multiple Choice
16. A doctor who demonstrates the use of a heart-lung machine to medical students is
a. informing
b. persuading
c. entertaining
d. none of the above
e. all of the above
17. A speech which enlightens the audience is
a. informative
b. persuasive
c. entertaining
d. none of the above
e. all of the above
18. A speech which intensifies listeners’ feelings is generally
a. informative
b. persuasive
c. entertaining
d. none of the above
e. all of the above
19. A presentation which pokes fun at people, places, or events is a speech
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain
d. none of the above
e. all of the above
20. The specific purpose includes
a. the main points of the speech
b. the general purpose and thesis
c. the general purpose and topic
d. the general purpose and main points of the speech
21. The introduction should
a. get attention
b. state the thesis
c. motivate listeners
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
22. The body of the speech
a. resolves ideas
b. is the longest part
c. presents the thesis statement
d. introduces the topic
23. A speaker who is unable to rehearse in the speech setting should
a. read a manuscript of the speech
b. postpone the speech
c. memorize the speech
d. mentally review the speech
24. Extemporaneous speaking involves
a. speaking without notes
b. speaking from an outline
c. speaking from a manuscript
d. speaking without preparation
25. An example of an impromptu speech would be
a. a commencement address
b. a guided tour
c. a wedding toast
d. a quarterly business report
26. Projecting confidence in speaking does not involve
a. maintaining eye contact
b. glancing at speaking notes
c. apologizing for mistakes
d. breathing deeply
27. For ceremonies, graduations, or state addresses, government leaders often use
a. memorized speaking
b. extemporaneous delivery
c. impromptu speaking
d. manuscript delivery
28. A college public speaking course emphasizes
a. memorized speaking
b. extemporaneous delivery
c. impromptu speaking
d. manuscript delivery
29. Memorized speech presenters often
a. spend a lot of time ideas.
b. spend a lot of time on words.
c. spend time on sentence order.
d. B and C above.
30. Which of the following acts as a listening cue to tell the listeners that one point is
ending and another is beginning?
a. Introduction
b. Conclusion
c. Transition
d. Specific purpose
31. A speech which describes, demonstrates, or defines is
a. informative
b. persuasive
c. entertaining
d. stimulating
32. A good place to research a career speech would be
a. the Occupational Outlook Handbook
b. the University of Missouri Career Center website
c. a career specialist on your campus
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
Fill in the Blank
35. Good research requires investigating books and magazines or interviewing experts to
36. When choosing a topic and delivering a speech, a speaker should be sensitive to the
37. Conveying knowledge fairly and accurately without misleading listeners is called
38. According to the text, the first guideline to speech construction is (choosing an
Essay Questions
39. Discuss how informative speeches and persuasive speeches differ.
40. Discuss what is meant by “ethical responsibilities” in a public speech. Use concrete
examples in your answer.
41. You are a supervisor at a bank and you are required to teach several new employees how to
deliver a brief promotional presentation to prospective employees about careers in the banking
industry. Describe the advice you would give to your trainees to include in their presentations.
Online Chapter Quiz Questions
The following questions are review quizzes that appear at the companion website for Building A
Chapter 3
True False
1. An extemporaneous speech is the type of presentation that is emphasized in a college basic
speech course.
2. The introduction is the first part of the speech that should be written or outlined.
3. In a college classroom, a speaker should have a word-for-word manuscript of the speech to
use as a back-up in case of forgetting specific words or phrases.
4. An impromptu speech is one that is delivered from brief speaking notes.
5. The purpose of a persuasive speech is to influence the audience.
Multiple Choice
6. The general purpose of a speech refers to
a. the direction of the material in the speech
b. the central idea of the speech
c. the main objective of the speech
d. the opening statement of the speech
7. Ethical responsibility refers to conveying the knowledge you have about the topic
a. in a manuscript.
b. fairly.
c. accurately.
d. B and C above.
8. The best place to start searching for a topic is
a. the library
b. the web
c. your instructor
d. yourself
9. The speech that allows you to research different fields and investigate one profession in depth
is a
a. classroom speech.
b. job talk.
c. career speech.
d. working speech.
10. The action that does NOT help a speaker develop confidence in speaking is
a. arriving early.
b. reviewing speaking notes.
c. looking at the audience and stating the first line of the speech.
d. memorizing the speech.
Fill in the Blanks
11. The _____________ ____________________ is stated at the end of the
introduction and previews the main points of the body of the speech.
12. The speech to _____________________ is a general purpose that seeks to enlighten,
teach, demonstrate, or describe.
13. In addition to the Internet, researching the career speech can also include consulting
your college or university ____________________ .
14. Credibility, avoiding deceptive behavior, and gaining trust of listeners refers to
_________________ in speaking.
15. The _________________ _____________________ includes the general purpose and
one topic idea.
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