CM 113 Chapter 5 Quiz Questions

________________ is a one sentence summary of the argument you would like to make or the information you would like to present. a. Thesis statement b. Definition statement c. Specific purpose d. General purpose

a. Thesis statement

Choosing a topic will require you to balance several different factors: time limits, the size of the topic, and your goals. a. True b. False

a. True

The best topics are found in the area where your interests, the interests and needs of the audience, and the demands of the occasion overlap. a. True b. False

a. True

Your textbook suggests that, when delivering a speech, your thesis statement should come after the first part of your introduction. a. True b. False

a. True

All of the following are ways to effectively narrow the focus of your topic except: a. including everything you know. b. audience interests. c. geography or location. d. time frame.

a. including everything you know.

When you pick a topic area, you must coordinate three important considerations. Which of the following is not one of those considerations? a. the availability of related images b. the specific occasion c. your audience's needs and interests d. your interests

a. the availability of related images

Engagement is your purpose when _____________. a. you speak primarily to draw the audience into the experience of the speech itself b. you speak primarily to change the minds or actions of the audience c. you speak primarily to get a good grade d. you speak primarily to give the audience members information that you think might be useful in their making decisions or understanding events in their lives

a. you speak primarily to draw the audience into the experience of the speech itself

According to the text, being incredibly passionate about a topic always makes it a good choice for a speech. a. True b. False

b. False

Picking a topic that the audience already knows about is a surefire way to be effective. a. True b. False

b. False

___________ is the term used to describe the kind of communication act you would like to accomplish with the audience when you give your speech. a. Abstract claim b. General purpose c. General topic d. Thesis

b. General purpose

In an invited speaking situation, you will ________. a. need to make an effective sales pitch, which will require a lot of background research b. often be given information about the speaking situation and what is expected of you, which will reduce some of your choices c. need to check your syllabus to first make sure you are clear about the assignment d. likely be one of several speakers in a public setting that has been convened for a specific purpose

b. often be given information about the speaking situation and what is expected of you, which will reduce some of your choices

The basic structure of a sales pitch is __________. a. sharing of feelings or experiences b. problem/solution c. dialogue d. a presentation

b. problem/solution

All of the following are general purposes of public speaking except: a. persuading. b. updating. c. informing. d. engagement.

b. updating.

Persuading is your purpose when ___________. a. you speak primarily to draw the audience into the experience of the speech itself b. you speak primarily to change the minds or actions of the audience c. you speak primarily to get a good grade d. you speak primarily to give audience members information that you think might be useful in their decision making or in understanding events in their lives

b. you speak primarily to change the minds or actions of the audience

Of the following answers, which is best described as a general topic? a. Locally produced food is better for the audience. b. Local foods are more costly. c. Food. d. We should all support local farmers.

c. Food.

When you look at a topic in terms of how it impacts "our city," "our state," or "our campus," you're choosing to narrow the topic by ______________. a. audience interest b. time frame c. geography or location d. occasion

c. geography or location

Within business speaking settings, a kind of informative speech that shares information, either to make sure everyone is informed or to help managers with ongoing decision making, is known as a __________. a. forum b. town hall c. presentation d. sales pitch

c. presentation

According to the textbook, all of the following are useful questions or strategies for topic selection except: a. What do you want to know more about? b. What do you already know or care about? c. speaking to a librarian at your school. d. picking a topic out of a hat.

d. picking a topic out of a hat.

The _______________ aims to fulfill a specific need for your audience as it relates to your topic. a. thesis statement b. general goal c. occasion d. specific purpose

d. specific purpose

A one sentence summary of the topic and goal together is known as a ______________. a. time constraint b. presentation c. general topic d. thesis statement

d. thesis statement