When taking research notes, you should
a. take only a few notes so you do not get too much information.
b. put all the notes from each source on a single index card or sheet of paper.
c. distinguish among quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas.
d. record notes only when you’re sure you’ll use the information in your speech.
e. all of the above.
Answer:
Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main
points of a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience about the three
major principles of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence”?
a. topical
b. logistical
c. chronological
d. technical
e. analytical
Answer:
“My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds of knowledge” is an example of
a. repetition.
b. simile.
c. antithesis.
d. metaphor.
e. abstraction.
Answer:
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the process of drying and
storing garden herbs.
I. The first step is to rinse the herbs.
II. The second step is to dry the herbs.
III. The third step is to strip the dried leaves.
IV. The fourth step is to store the herbs properly.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. topical
b. chronological
c. descriptive
d. practical
e. spatial
Answer:
After discussing the first main point in his speech on sustainable agriculture, Rasheed
said:
So far, I have explained the problems associated with our present agricultural system.
Next, I will explain what sustainable agriculture is and why it is superior to the current
system.
According to your textbook, what type(s) of connective(s) did Rasheed use?
a. bridge
b. internal summary
c. transition
d. all of the above
e. b and c only
Answer:
To avoid plagiarism when using information from an Internet document in your speech,
your textbook recommends that you keep a record of
a. the title of the document.
b. the author or organization responsible for the document.
c. the date on which you accessed the document.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
Answer:
“My grandmother is the glue that holds our family together” is an example of
a. metaphor.
b. antithesis.
c. abstraction.
d. repetition.
e. simile.
Answer:
As your textbook explains, when giving a commemorative speech, a speaker should
take care to
a. avoid falling back on clichés and trite sentiments.
b. thank the people who made the award possible.
c. use PowerPoint to generate strong emotions..
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
Answer:
According to your textbook, language is important because it
a. mirrors reality.
b. gives meaning to events.
c. has unambiguous connotations.
d. is separate from thought.
e. all of the above.
Answer:
According to your textbook, __________ plagiarism occurs when the speech as a whole
is ethical but the speaker fails to give credit for particular quotations and paraphrases.
a. incremental
b. patchwork
c. accidental
d. incidental
e. global
Answer:
Nina’s persuasive speech contained the following statement:
The lack of a national law requiring seat belts on school buses is a serious problem in
the United States. Last year alone, 437 children were killed and more than 5,000 injured
in accidents involving school buses. Given all the advances in automobile safety in
recent years, how can we continue to allow our children to ride in unsafe vehicles?
Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Nina
address in this excerpt?
a. practicality
b. need
c. satisfaction
d. plan
e. visualization
Answer:
In a preparation outline, main points should be
a. positioned farthest to the left.
b. indicated by Arabic numerals.
c. written in key words to jog the memory.
d. listed after subpoints.
e. stated as questions.
Answer:
When taking research notes, you should
a. put all notes from each source on a single index card or sheet of paper.
b. record notes only when you’re sure you’ll use the information in your speech.
c. take all notes as direct quotations.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above.
Answer:
According to your textbook, which of the following is a task need of a problem-solving
small group?
a. taking notes during meetings of the group
b. helping members feel good about their roles in the group
c. deciding when and where the group will meet
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
Answer:
Both a preparation outline and a speaking outline should
a. include delivery cues.
b. briefly sketch the speaker’s ideas.
c. use a consistent pattern of symbolization and indentation.
d. be written entirely in full sentences.
e. contain a bibliography.
Answer:
According to your textbook, the following is an example of which type of
audience-analysis question?
“Explain why you believe that capital punishment is moral or immoral.”
a. short-answer question
b. scale question
c. informal question
d. free-response question
e. open-ended question
Answer:
As explained by your textbook, “To inform my audience how to prepare for a
backpacking expedition” is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. process.
c. function.
d. concept.
e. policy.
Answer:
One function of a speech conclusion is to reinforce the speaker’s central idea.
Answer:
Zhu wants to create concern among her listeners about the infringements on civil
liberties she fears are resulting from the war on terrorism. She has decided to use words
with strong connotative meanings because she knows they will help her
a. enhance her credibility.
b. arouse an emotional response.
c. appear as impartial as possible.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.
Answer:
Because speechmaking is a form of power, we must always be sure to speak
a. concisely.
b. persuasively.
c. ethically.
d. forcefully.
e. consistently.
Answer:
As your textbook explains, visual aids are most effective when they are displayed
a. throughout the speech.
b. during the introduction of a speech.
c. just before the conclusion of a speech.
d. only while the speaker is discussing them.
e. from the right side of the lectern.
Answer:
“To persuade my audience that continuing to spend money on the space program is like
throwing good money after bad” is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a
speech because it is
a. expressed in figurative language.
b. written as a declarative sentence rather than a question.
c. too technical.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
Answer:
Who’s Who Among Asian Americans is an example of a(n)
a. encyclopedia.
b. special dictionary.
c. periodical index.
d. biographical aid.
e. yearbook.
Answer:
Luna wanted to convince the technology department at her company to adopt a new
database system. Some staff members supported the change, a few were opposed, and
most were undecided. Luna realized that the undecided group was her __________ , so
she focused most of her effort on them.
a. majority audience
b. target audience
c. projected audience
d. focus audience
e. central audience
Answer:
According to your textbook, persuasion is a psychological process in which listeners
engage in a __________ with the speaker.
a. mental dialogue
b. situational disagreement
c. cognitive restructuring
d. feedback loop
e. logical debate
Answer:
Jeff began his speech by saying:
Imagine that you are on a deserted islandpalm trees sway in the breeze, the warm sun is
on your face, and the smell of tropical flowers is in the air. Suddenly, the sound of
distant drums breaks your euphoria. What do you dopanic? What would you do if you
found yourself in such a situation?
What kind of supporting material did Jeff use in his introduction?
a. peer testimony
b. extended metaphor
c. synthetic example
d. artificial simile
e. hypothetical example
Answer:
According to your textbook, a speech in which an individual gives thanks for a gift or
award is termed a(n)
a. speech of presentation.
b. commemorative speech.
c. after-dinner speech.
d. acceptance speech.
e. speech of introduction.
Answer:
According to your textbook, if you quoted Nobel Prizewinning physicist Steven Chu
about his experiences growing up in Missouri as a Chinese American, what kind of
testimony would you be using?
a. subjective
b. professional
c. private
d. expert
e. peer
Answer:
As your textbook explains, ethnocentrism means
a. showing respect to other groups and cultures.
b. recognizing that listeners are interested in how a topic relates to them.
c. believing one’s own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures.
d. insisting that listeners share a speaker’s frame of reference.
e. agreeing with the values and practices of other groups and cultures.
Answer:
If the following connective were used between the two main points of a persuasive
speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order.
Now that we have seen how the U.S. is facing a shortage of qualified teachers, let’s turn
to steps that should be taken to remedy the situation.
a. causal
b. analytical
c. problem-solution
d. consecutive
e. topical
Answer:
If you want to persuade a skeptical audience, which of the following is it most
important for you to do in your speech?
a. Define unclear terms in the introduction.
b. Organize the speech in problem-solution order.
c. Focus the speech on questions of value.
d. Answer the reasons for the audience’s skepticism.
e. Include a call for action in the conclusion.
Answer:
List five of the guidelines discussed in your textbook for preparing visual aids.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Answer:
How do the following main points for a speech about how to determine the value of a
baseball card violate the guidelines presented in your textbook for organizing main
points?
I. The first factor determining the value of a baseball card is the fame of the player.
II. The second factor determining the value of a baseball card is the age of the card.
III. The third factor determining the value of a baseball card is the rarity of the card and
the physical condition of the card.
a. The main points don’t each deal with a separate aspect of the topic.
b. The main points should have been organized in causal order.
c. The main points are too concrete in their language.
d. all of the above
e. b and c only
Answer:
The study of bodily motion and gestures is part of a subject called
a. cybernetics.
b. kinetics.
c. cryogenics.
d. kinesics.
e. cryonics.
Answer:
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the major kinds of fireworks:
I. Skyrockets explode high in the air, producing the most dramatic effects of all
fireworks.
II. Roman candles shoot out separate groups of sparks and colored flames with a series
of booming noises.
III. Pinwheels throw off sparks and flames as they whirl on the end of a stick.
IV. Lances are thin, colorful fireworks used in ground displays.
These points are organized in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. descriptive
c. chronological
d. illustrative
e. topical
Answer: