COMM 2232- Quiz #6

Which of the following would be the BEST specific goal/purpose statement for a persuasive speech about solar heating?

After hearing my presentation, at least a quarter of the audience will sign up to receive additional information about solar heating

Which of the following statements is NOT included in the list of functions for an introduction?

Challenge the audience to action

Which of the following would be the BEST thesis statement?

Leasing your equipment can help you save money

Which of the following statements best summarizes the overall format for organizing your presentation?

Tell them what you're going to tell them; then tell them; then tell them what you told them

specific goal/purpose

a concrete statement of what response a speaker is seeking as a result of their speech

The conclusion of a presentation should consist of

a review and closing statement

thesis statement

a single sentence that summarizes the central idea of a presentation

problem-solution pattern

an organizational pattern that first convinces the audience that a problem exists and then presents a plan to solve it

topical pattern

an organizational pattern that groups ideas around logical diversions or themes

comparative advantages

an organizational pattern that places several alternatives side-by-side to show why one is best

spatial pattern

an organizational pattern that presents material according to its physical location

chronological pattern

an organizational pattern that presents points according to their sequence in time

cause-effect pattern

an organizational pattern that shows that certain events have or will happen as a result of certain circumstances

motivated sequence

an organizational strategy that presents a topic in terms of five sequential concepts: attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action

Radoslav is responsible for developing a presentation to demonstrate the appropriate steps for developing a Web page. If Radoslav leads his audience through each step in a linear fashion, which of the following organizational patterns is he using?

chronological

closing statement

concludes a speech in a memorable way, such as asking a question, telling a story, giving a quote, making a call to action, etc.

According to the textbook, what is the maximum number of main points that should be included in the body of a presentation?

five

attention getter

gains the audience's attention. Strategies include: quotes, startling statement/statistic, humor, story/anecdote, and reference

The three main parts of a speech are:

introduction; body; conclusion

All of the following describe a good thesis statement EXCEPT

leaves the audience wondering what your key idea is

If your purpose in the introduction is to surprise the audience in order to get their attention, which of the following types of opening statements would you most likely use?

making a startling statement

Which of the following is NOT appropriate to include during the conclusion of a presentation?

new evidence to further support your main point

The functions of transitions include all of the following EXCEPT

providing evidence to support a key point

Before you prepare your speech outline, you should write a ___________ that describes the reaction you are seeking from your audience

specific goal/purpose

Which of the following is NOT a general goal of a presentation identified in your text?

to evaluate

Ellie's advertising division has been asked to provide a presentation regarding the three major media options they provide: print, television, and Internet. Which of the following would be the most appropriate organizational pattern for this presentation?

topical

transition

words or sentences that connect the segments of a presentation