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
