37. Effective public speaking is much like ____________________.
38. The speaker needs to select a topic that is appropriate to the speaking
____________________.
39. After you have decided on a general purpose for your speech you need to write a(n)
____________________ purpose.
40. Speeches to ______________________ aim to change or reinforce people’s attitudes, beliefs,
or behaviors or to motivate people to act.
41. A(n) ____________________ statement is the main idea of an entire speech.
42. Debbie wants to know if her audience is mostly male or female. She should conduct a(n)
____________________ audience analysis.
43. ____________________ audience analysis seeks information about listeners that relates
directly to the speaker’s topic and purpose.
44. A(n) ____________________ is a holistic, visual way to record information on a topic.
45. In a speech to ____________________ , the primary objective is to interest, amuse, or
please listeners.
Essay Items
46. A classmate is having trouble selecting a topic for his upcoming persuasive speech
assignment. What advice would you give him?
47. Compare and contrast the goals of speaking to inform and speaking to persuade.
48. What is a demographic audience analysis and why is it useful?
TEST ITEMS ANSWER KEY
Multiple Choice Items
1. Which of these is a guideline for choosing a speech topic?
2. A behavioral objective that specifies what response a speaker wants from an audience is
called a
3. “Were my audience members alive when the spaceship Challenger exploded?” is an example
of a question that falls into what category of audience analysis?
4. What type of speaking has the primary goal of increasing listeners’ understanding,
awareness, or knowledge about a topic?
5. When a speaker attempts to change listeners’ attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors or attempts to
motivate them to take some action, the purpose of this speech is
6. “Knowing how to create a Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Kit could save your life one
day” is an example of what?
7. As part of her planning for her speech, Julia narrowed her topic by associating individual
ideas in relation to broader ideas. This concept is known as
8. David was born in the Philippines when his father was stationed on a military base there.
Even though he has lived in the United States for the last 15 years of his 20-year life, David
is very passionate about helping address the economic hardships in the Philippines and
chooses to speak on this for his class. David’s selection is an example of which piece of
advice about choosing a topic?
9. James Winans, a professor of communication, described public speaking as
10. Effective public speaking is really enlarged conversation, because
11. What information can Kay learn from her demographic audience analysis?
12. Situational audience analysis seeks to assess all of the following EXCEPT
13. All of the following are necessary for a well-crafted speech EXCEPT
14. All of the following are possible purposes for informative speaking EXCEPT
15. A method of audience analysis that seeks information about specific listeners and that relates
directly to the speaker’s topic and purpose is
16. Possible purposes for a persuasive speech include all of the following EXCEPT
17. Which of the following is an effective specific purpose statement?
True-False Items
18. Skills of successful public speaking are similar to those we use in everyday conversations.
19. Ninety percent of a speech happens before it is delivered.
20. One of the most powerful ways for speakers to enhance impact is to demonstrate personal
involvement with their topics.
21. Effective speaking is first and foremost a chance to impress others with your skills and
talents.
22. Storytelling is prominent in cultures that emphasize written communication more than oral
communication.
23. A thesis statement is the main idea of an entire speech.
24. Effective public speaking requires a formal style of delivery.
25. Mind mapping is a holistic record of information on a topic.
26. Narrowing your topic to meet the time requirement is not a primary consideration for a
public speaker.
27. It is preferred to select a speech topic that is of interest to you.
28. One challenge with using demographic survey data is to avoid stereotyping.
29. The physical setting is part of the speaking occasion.
30. Once you’ve selected and narrowed your topic and developed your general and specific
purpose statements, you are ready to begin writing the body of the speech.
31. A speaker can learn the age of her audience members by doing a situational audience
analysis.
32. Listeners’ perceptions of a speaker shape how they respond to a message.
33. Jamie is speaking about the upcoming local elections. She can learn her audience’s opinions
about the elections by doing a situational audience analysis.
34. Entertainment material can be used in informative and persuasive speeches.
Fill-in-the-Blank Items
35. General features common to a group of listeners are determined through
____________________ audience analysis.
36. “To persuade my audience not to text and drive,” is an example of a(n)
____________________.
37. Effective public speaking is much like ____________________.
38. The speaker needs to select a topic that is appropriate to the speaking
____________________.
39. After you have decided on a general purpose for your speech you need to write a(n)
____________________ purpose.
40. Speeches to ______________________ aim to change or reinforce people’s attitudes, beliefs,
or behaviors or to motivate people to act.
41. A(n) ____________________ statement is the main idea of an entire speech.
42. Debbie wants to know if her audience is mostly male or female. She should conduct a(n)
____________________ audience analysis.
43. ____________________ audience analysis seeks information about listeners that relates
directly to the speaker’s topic and purpose.
44. A(n) ____________________ is a holistic, visual way to record information on a topic.
45. In a speech to ____________________ , the primary objective is to interest, amuse, or
please listeners.
Essay Items
46. A classmate is having trouble selecting a topic for his upcoming persuasive speech
assignment. What advice would you give him?
47. Compare and contrast the goals of speaking to inform and speaking to persuade.
48. What is a demographic audience analysis and why is it useful?