As your textbook explains, speakers who give persuasive speeches seeking immediate
action should make their call for action as general as possible.
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T F “To inform my audience about theories of reincarnation” is a specific purpose for an
informative speech about an object.
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As defined in your textbook, a speech of presentation is a speech that presents someone
a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition.
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Using the masculine pronoun “he” in a speech is an inclusive way to designate “all
persons.”
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According to your textbook, it is redundant for persuasive speakers to give their
evidence and then to state the point the evidence is meant to prove.
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If you were showing statistical trends in a speech, the best visual aid to use would
probably be a pie graph.
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Listening is a passive process, while critical thinking is an active process.
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A bibliography is usually included as part of the speaking outline.
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Disagreements among group members should be kept at the task level rather than the
personal level.
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The conclusion of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” is a good example of a
crescendo ending.
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Referring back to the introduction in your conclusion is a good way to give the speech
psychological unity.
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The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to provide a biography of the speaker
being presented to the audience.
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Speeches arranged in chronological order follow a time pattern.
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The strongest source of emotional appeal in a persuasive speech is the sincerity and
conviction of the speaker.
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A speech praising the bravery of the firefighters killed in New York on September 11,
2001, is an example of a commemorative speech.
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The ethical obligation of a speaker to be fully prepared increases as the size of the
audience increases.
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Like other speeches, an oral report from a problem-solving group should have an
introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
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Speechmaking becomes more complex as cultural diversity increases.
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For most beginning speakers, the biggest part of stage fright is fear of the unknown.
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Newspaper and periodical databases help you locate magazine, journal, and newspaper
articles.
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The speaking outline follows a different pattern of symbolization and indentation from
the preparation outline.
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According to your textbook, in the absence of a full magazine or journal article, you
should cite the abstract of the article instead.
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Each member of a small group should be prepared to assume a leadership role when
necessary.
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Establishing goodwill is especially necessary in the introduction of a speech presented
to a hostile audience.
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The first step in Monroe’s motivated sequence is to get the attention of the audience.
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One of the main purposes of a speech of presentation is to build the credibility of the
main speaker.
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When giving a speech of presentation, you should usually explain why the recipient is
being given his or her award.
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You can seldom be too cautious in avoiding language that may confuse or offend your
audience.
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According to your textbook, it is seldom acceptable to use peer testimony in a speech.
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Helping group members get along with each other is an example of a maintenance need
in a small group.
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Establishing credibility is an important function of a speech introduction.
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Pitch is the relative highness or lowness of the speaker’s voice.
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The preview statement in a speech introduction identifies the main points to be
discussed in the body.
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In a symposium, each participant in turn delivers a prepared speech on a different
aspect of a common topic.
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When preparing for a question-and-answer session, it is unethical to anticipate potential
questions and to write out answers ahead of time.
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Here are the main points for an informative speech about the accomplishments of
Leonardo da Vinci.
I. As a painter, da Vinci produced the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces.
II. As an inventor, da Vinci drew plans for a parachute and a flying machine.
III. As an astronomer, da Vinci concluded that the earth revolves around the sun.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. topical
b. objective
c. descriptive
d. career
e. spatial
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Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?
a. a preview statement
b. an announcement of the topic
c. a gesture of goodwill
d. a credibility statement
e. a restatement of the central idea
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Which of the following organizational patterns is used more than any other method of
speech organization because of its applicability to almost any subject?
a. chronological
b. spatial
c. problem-solution
d. topical
e. causal
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“To persuade my audience that bars should be required to scan ID cards to determine
their authenticity” is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question
of
a. attitude.
b. value.
c. policy.
d. opinion.
e. fact.
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Max is smiling and nodding his head as he listens to a toast at a friend’s wedding.
According to your textbook, Max is engaged in __________ listening.
a. critical
b. appreciative
c. comprehensive
d. empathic
e. personal
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According to your textbook, “My second point is . . .” is an example of a(n)
a. transition.
b. bridge
c. signpost.
d. enumeration.
e. marker.
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“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate” is an example of
a. imagery.
b. antithesis.
c. repetition.
d. metaphor.
e. illustration.
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According to your textbook, the best time to work out the exact wording of a speech
introduction is
a. while you are researching the speech.
b. as you rise to deliver a persuasive speech.
c. at the same time you formulate the specific purpose.
d. after you prepare the body of the speech.
e. before you finish phrasing the central idea.
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According to your textbook, the two major bibliographic formats are those developed
by the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological
Association (APA).
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Two types of speech outlines discussed in your textbook are the
a. preparation outline and the delivery outline.
b. rough draft outline and the polished outline.
c. preparation outline and the speaking outline.
d. speaking outline and the audience outline.
e. audience outline and the preparation outline.
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“Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere” is an example
of
a. metaphor.
b. repetition.
c. antithesis.
d. rhythm.
e. simile.
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Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two
sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the first subpoint?
a. The purpose of a manager interview is to evaluate those people who survive the
screening interview.
b. The 20 percent who do pass the screening interview get invited back for a manager
interview.
c. The two types of job interviews used by most companies are the screening interview
and the manager interview.
d. Usually about 80 percent of job applicants do not pass the screening interview.
e. The purpose of a screening interview is just what the name impliesto screen out
people the company doesn’t want to hire.
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As a specific purpose statement, “To inform my audience about climate change” is too
a. broad.
b. scientific.
c. speculative.
d. personal.
e. detailed.
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According to your textbook, the main reason to keep a speaking outline brief is to
a. help the speaker feel more confident and secure.
b. make the speech clearer for the audience.
c. ensure that the outline fits on a single note card.
d. make it easier for the speaker to gesture.
e. help the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience.
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In his speech on the importance of regular exercise, Aymil stated, “Taking the first step
toward a healthier lifestyle requires three commitments: discipline, determination, and
desire.” In this statement, Aymil used
a. metaphor.
b. simile.
c. antithesis.
d. repetition.
e. alliteration.
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What are the two types of audience analysis discussed in your textbook?
a. demographic and situational
b. personal and impersonal
c. occupational and educational
d. psychological and sociological
e. descriptive and analytical
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The more __________ your examples, the greater impact they are likely to have.
a. hypothetical
b. complex
c. unusual
d. expert
e. vivid
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Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech introduction?
a. a preview statement
b. an announcement of the topic
c. a brief quotation
d. a credibility statement
e. an internal summary
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Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history of chocolate:
I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico as a drink by the Aztecs.
II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs.
III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s.
IV. Chocolate’s popularity and uses continue to expand today.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. causal
b. analytical
c. descriptive
d. chronological
e. spatial
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Which of the following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language
appropriately?
a. Use language appropriate to the topic.
b. Use language appropriate to the speaker.
c. Use language appropriate to the audience.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
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The three guidelines for ethical listening discussed in your textbook are
a. listen attentively, take accurate notes, and avoid prejudging the speaker.
b. support free speech, avoid name-calling, and listen attentively.
c. listen attentively, avoid prejudging the speaker, and support free speech.
d. take accurate notes, support free speech, and avoid name-calling.
e. avoid stereotyping the speaker, support free speech, and take accurate notes.
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According to your textbook, people with inefficient note-taking skills usually suffer
from which problem(s)?
a. They don’t know what to listen for.
b. They don’t know how to record what they listen for.
c. They don’t know the difference between paraphrases and quotations.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
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How does the following excerpt from a classroom speech violate the guidelines for
using supporting materials presented in your textbook?
Hunger kills millions of people around the globe each year. According to the World
Health Organization, an average of 24,362 people died of hunger or hunger-related
causes every day last year.
a. It doesn’t use a qualified source for statistics.
b. It doesn’t use statistics to quantify ideas.
c. It doesn’t round off statistics.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
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According to your textbook, which of the following is a factor in situational audience
analysis?
a. the audience’s cultural background
b. the audience’s religious beliefs
c. the audience’s group membership
d. the audience’s gender
e. the audience’s attitude toward the topic
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The major reason Monroe’s motivated sequence is such an effective way of organizing
persuasive speeches that seek action from listeners is because it
a. is limited to five steps.
b. can be easily adapted to standard outlining form.
c. follows the process of human thinking.
d. is more detailed than problem-solution order.
e. is often used by advertisers.
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According to your textbook, when preparing questions for a research interview, you
should
a. avoid questions you can answer without the interview.
b. organize questions alphabetically by subject.
c. arrange questions in the order you want to ask them.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
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What does your textbook say about preparing an effective speech conclusion?
a. Make your conclusion about 5 to 10 percent of the entire speech.
b. Work especially hard on establishing your credibility in the conclusion.
c. Keep an eye out for concluding materials as you research the speech.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
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Pradeep is from India and has decided to give his informative speech on Indian
marriage customs. Because he will be getting married back home the next summer, he
is very excited about the topic. He is concerned, however, that his classmates, all of
whom are from the United States, may think he is saying that marriage traditions in
India are better than those in the United States. Pradeep’s concern indicates that he is
sensitive to the problem of
a. egocentrism.
b. ethical relativism.
c. ethnocentrism.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
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Your textbook recommends using repetition and parallelism to enhance the __________
of your speeches.
a. rhythm
b. credibility
c. emotional appeal
d. appropriateness
e. imagery
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As you present your speech, you notice that many of your listeners have interested
looks on their faces and are nodding their heads in agreement with your ideas.
According to your textbook, these reactions by your listeners are called
a. interference.
b. cognitive cues.
c. feedback.
d. audience cues.
e. indicators.
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According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech include
a. communicating the speaker’s information clearly.
b. communicating the speaker’s information accurately.
c. making the speaker’s information meaningful to the audience.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective
informative speaking?
a. Avoid talking about your personal experiences.
b. Use chronological organization whenever possible.
c. Relate to the audience by speaking in technical terms.
d. Use abstract language to clarify complex ideas.
e. Don’t overestimate what the audience knows.
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According to your textbook, saying “pas-ghetti” instead of ‘spaghetti” is an error in
a. articulation.
b. description.
c. intonation.
d. pronunciation.
e. inflection.
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As explained in your textbook, “To inform my audience about the removal of the
Cherokee Indians from their native lands” is an example of a specific purpose statement
for a speech about a(n)
a. function.
b. event.
c. condition.
d. object.
e. concept.
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Name three techniques that your textbook suggests for developing your first speech:
a.
b.
c.
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The following is an effective central idea for a speech to persuade: “You should vote a
$10 increase in student fees to pay for a new intramural athletic facility because such a
facility is both necessary and practical.”
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“To explain three basic hand-sewing techniques” is an example of a well-worded
specific purpose statement.
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_______________ audience analysis identifies the traits of the audience unique to a
particular speaking occasion.
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The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.
I. The rise of the American film industry started with the age of silent movies from
1910 to
II. The American film industry was at its peak during the Golden Age of Hollywood
from 1930 to 1950.
III. Since 1950 the American film industry has withstood the rise of television and the
development of home video systems.
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As a general rule, the larger your audience, the more formal your speech presentation
should be.
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Suspending judgment means that you need to accept uncritically whatever a speaker
says.
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Explain what is wrong with the following poorly written specific purpose statement for
a persuasive speech: “To persuade my audience that something must be done about
America’s national debt.”
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According to your textbook, when focusing your listening, you should concentrate on a
speaker’s main points, evidence, and technique.
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Because religion is private and personal for most people, it is seldom an important
element in demographic audience analysis.
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According to your textbook, public speakers need to be audience-centered.
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Although language changes from culture to culture, the meaning of nonverbal signals is
consistent across cultures.
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_______________ plagiarism occurs when a speaker steals a speech entirely from
another source and passes it off as his or her own.
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Critical listening involves listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting it or
rejecting it.
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Ethnocentrism is unique to western cultures such as those in the United States and
Europe.
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A speech that is fully prepared in advance but delivered from a brief set of notes or a
speaking outline is called a(n) _______________ speech.
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Your goal in public speaking is to have your intended message be the message that is
actually communicated.
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Rearrange the following words in order from the most general and abstract to the most
concrete and specific:
physics, Einstein, science, intellectual endeavor, physicist
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Because it is adaptable to such a wide variety of topics and purposes,
_______________ order is used more than any other pattern of speech organization.
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“To inform my audience about terrorism” is an example of a well-worded specific
purpose statement for an informative speech.
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A(n) _______________ is usually the best kind of visual aid for clarifying statistics.
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