public speaking chapter 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11
The main goal in an informative speech is to help the audience: a. understand new information. b. be entertained. c. move to action. d. change minds or attitudes.
A
In a _____________ you often have information about the situation and its constraints, which reduces some of your choices, but you will still have to win your audience over. a. classroom situation b. public situation c. business situation d. invited speaking situation
? not A
The audience of marketing and advertising is best understood as the: a. educated audience. b. rhetorical audience. c. literal audience. d. motivated audience.
? not A
The classifications that, in some cases, give a rough picture of important characteristics of the audience are known as ____________ characteristics. a. literal b. obvious c. rhetorical d. demographic
? not A
Which effective strategy for dealing with speaking anxiety involves realizing the audience sees a speaker who would like to do a good job giving a speech, and who is attempting to impart useful information to them? a. Recognize that nerves make you a better speaker. b. Act "as if." c. Keep in mind that you don't look as nervous as you feel. d. Learn to see the bigger picture.
? not A
_______________ shifts or transports meaning from one context to another, and is not literally true. a. Understatement b. Repetition c. Metaphor d. Personification
? not A
All of the following are suggestions for feeling confident while standing except: a. settle your weight on both feet. b. keep your chin up and shoulders down. c. stand straight. d. avoid pacing.
? not B
Complete the following statement: _____________ is about convincing an audience based on their already existing beliefs and motivations of the audience, and _____________ is about changing the beliefs and motivations of the audience. a. engagement; audience analysis b. engagement; marketing c. marketing; engagement d. marketing; audience analysis
? not B
Letting the audience know whether you have a personal motive, specific experience, or vested interest in your topic is an example of which principle of ethical public speaking? a. Be balanced. b. Represent evidence responsibly. c. Be generous. d. Be open.
? not B
Using evidence selectively to prove your point is known as what type of appeal? a. card stacking b. inappropriate testimonial c. bandwagoning d. name calling
? not B
What type of figure uses repetition and direction to create a sense of movement and draw the listener toward a conclusion? a. progression b. grammatical repetition c. rhyme d. alliteration
? not B
Action that presents a strong case for the perspective you hold or a change in belief or action you would like to lead your audience toward, while at the same time being open to giving other perspectives a fair hearing, is best known by the term: a. advocacy. b. bias. c. democracy. d. argument.
? not C
All of the following are among the seven principles of ethical public speaking except: a. Be honest . b. Be balanced. c. Be generous. d. Be careful.
? not C
As it relates to your topic, the _______________ is to fulfill a specific need for your audience. a. specific purpose b. occasion c. general goal d. thesis statement
? not C
If we have no other goal than to simply let our audience know what is on our minds, we are engaging in what type of communication? a. expressive b. persuasive c. rhetorical d. responsive
? not C
When language attempts to distract the listener through a charged formulation that distracts people from thinking critically, as opposed to letting the audience make a decision based upon the merits of the evidence, we call it: a. responsible. b. democratic. c. ethical. d. prejudicial.
? not C
All of the following are ethical pitfalls that should be avoided in a public speech except: a. considering the opposing arguments. b. lying. c. misrepresenting sources. d. knowingly making weak arguments.
? not D
Speaking ______________ gives the appearance of spontaneity, and because it's close to acting it's the mode of performance farthest from daily conversation. a. limited notes b. off the top of your head c. from memory d. from manuscript
? not D
The process of making good arguments well supported by good grounds such as evidence, expert opinion, data, or logical chain is known as: a. advocacy. b. reasoning. c. responsibility. d. effectiveness.
? not D
A ___________ is a group of people who share a common set of interests because they perceive a common problem. a. public b. community c. divided audience d. marketing demographic
A
A one sentence summary of the argument you would like to make or the information you would like to present is best known as a: a. thesis statement. b. specific purpose. c. definition statement . d. general purpose.
A
A speech that is all quotes or all statistics can be difficult to listen to. a. True b. False
A
According to the text, all of the following are useful questions or strategies for topic selection except: a. Picking out of a hat. b. What do you want to know more about? c. What do you already know or care about? d. Speaking to a librarian at your school.
A
According to the text, the "gold standard for good research" consists of: a. peer reviewed scholarly articles. b. Wikipedia. c. interviews. d. blogs
A
According to the text, using off-color, or foul, language should be avoided because: a. it is disrespectful to the audience. b. it is too concrete and vivid. c. it relies on logical appeals. d. it is illegal.
A
According to your text, all of the following are reasons for paying attention to language choice except: a. To impress your audience with your large vocabulary. b. Metaphoric language can help make a speech easier to understand and more memorable. c. Repeating three or four key terms can help hold the parts of the speech together. d. Choosing language carefully can help set a consistent tone.
A
According to your text, communication in the context of democracy aims to: a. solve problems b. avoid arguments c. entertain d. sell products
A
According to your text, one of the biggest challenges of our times is to learn to speak in a way that: a. generates cooperation and insight and that avoids division and narrow-mindedness. b. gives us a competitive edge in the global marketplace. c. generates memorable quotes and that avoids losing the audience's interest. d. enables us to win every argument.
A
After you have submitted the quiz, click the to view feedback next to any incorrect response. The Greek term _________ means both "character" and "habit." a. ethos b. logos c. pathos d. kronos
A
All of the following are aspects of your physical delivery that you need to think about except: a. articulation. b. standing. c. walking. d. gesturing.
A
All of the following are functions of an effective introduction except: a. Develop two or three main points. b. Gain the attention of the audience. c. Show why the audience should listen. d. Define the role of the audience and the speaker.
A
All of the following are suggestions for effectively practicing your speech except: a. practice in front of a mirror. b. practice in front of an audience. c. breathe, breathe, breathe. d. practice making mistakes.
A
Although lies may be acceptable in some narrow instances, they are never justifiable in public speaking. a. True b. False
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An appeal is an attempt to influence an audience. a. True b. False
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Apathetic audiences don't care about a topic because they don't know that they should care about it. a. True b. False
A
Basic principles are the same for any speech, whether delivered on the floor of the Senate, the State of the Union Address, a business presentation or a talk at a local community group. a. True b. False
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Being a good and effective public speaker is within everyone's ability. a. True b. False
A
Changes in structure of a phrase, or a sentence that lends an ear-catching quality is known by the term: a. figures. b. analogies. c. tropes. d. metaphors
A
Changes in the meaning of words and concepts that give them a new meaning is known by the term: a. tropes. b. repetition. c. figures. d. alliteration.
A
Choosing to give your speech from prepared notes, as opposed to written out or memorized, is called __________ speaking. a. extemporaneous b. contemporaneous c. impromptu d. practical
A
Crowd-sourced entries which can usually be modified by anybody are known as _____________. a. Wikis b. peer reviewed articles c. opinion pieces in a newspaper d. blogs
A
Good communication is, by definition, responsive communication. a. True b. False
A
If a speaker relies too much on visual images or media in presentational aids, they are at risk of distracting their audience from what they want to say. a. True b. False
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If at all possible, when conducting interviews you should plan to record and transcribe the conversation. a. True b. False
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Informative speeches could indirectly influence decisions the audience makes in the future. a. True b. False
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It is a good idea to mark your notecards with reminders to breathe every point or so. a. True b. False
A
Leaving your audience with an appropriate image or emotion as their final impression is called the: a. peroration. b. internal preview. c. review. d. thesis statement.
A
Marketing, or selling something to an audience, has all of the following characteristics except : a. requires self-risk. b. demographically divides audience. c. one-way process. d. engages in stereotypes.
A
One of the easiest and most important ways to get over a research hump is to go to the library and talk to a research librarian. a. True b. False
A
Our language carries assumptions and implications with it. a. True b. False
A
Part of your responsibility as an informative speaker is to adapt your speech to be relevant to your audience, because what makes sense to one audience might not make sense to another. a. True b. False
A
PechaKucha speeches require a specific format that includes 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. a. True b. False
A
People like the novelty of new information and usually appreciate the surprise value of information that upsets conventional wisdom. a. True b. False
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Progression uses repetition to create a sense of movement. a. True b. False
A
Simile is an explicit comparison between two things that use "like" or "as" to connect them. a. True b. False
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Staying within your time limit is an important skill for competent, ethical speaking. a. True b. False
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The Seven Principles of Ethical Public Speaking ultimately imply that public speaking should be about relationship and conversation. a. True b. False
A
The ____________ of the speech is where you present the bulk of your arguments and evidence to the audience. a. body b. preview c. conclusion d. introduction
A
The basic way to create an antithesis is to use words with opposite meaning, such as best and worst. a. True b. False
A
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
The fragmentation of the audience that results from focusing on demographic information makes it difficult to make good choices about how to engage with your audience. a. True b. False
A
The purpose of a/n _________________is to allow the audience to listen knowledgeably for the important points you will make. a. introduction b. transition c. body d. conclusion
A
The purpose/thesis statement should come after the first part of the introduction. a. True b. False
A
The shorter the time constraints of the speech, the more disciplined and sharp you will need to be in choosing a topic and purpose. a. True b. False
A
The way a speaker delivers a message makes a big difference in the way an audience responds to it. a. True b. False
A
This crucial tool for creating a compelling communication experience combines the immediacy and power of a person speaking with the structure and clarity of a written text: a. organization b. persuasion c. style d. delivery
A
Though the introduction is the part of the speech you will deliver first, it may well be the last part you will draft. a. True b. False
A
To decide which ethical choices to make in your speech, your text suggests you ask all of the following questions except: a. What expectations do I have of this audience? b. What is the best way I can cultivate a relationship with this audience in this context? c. What common goals and ideals can I reference when making my case? d. What expectations does this audience have of me?
A
Using the needs and motivations of the audience is one way to help: a. connect the topic to the audience. b. speak to the occasion. c. utilize supporting material. d. keep it simple.
A
What tool for choosing a rhetorical audience invites an audience to see your topic in a specific role that changes their perspective on a topic? a. the "as test" b. the "who, what, when, where, and whys" of audience interaction c. demographic analysis d. audience generalization
A
Which pattern of organization is used by speakers to advocate new policy or a specific course of action? a. problem/solution b. chronological c. topical d. spatial
A
Which pattern of organization orders ideas and arguments in a time-related sequence? a. chronological b. problem/solution c. topical d. spatial
A
You text suggests that the term "public" refers to a group of people who share a common set of concerns. a. True b. False
A
Your speech should ideally have just two or three main points. a. True b. False
A
_____________ refers to the emphasis you put on words that helps shape meaning for the listener. a. Inflection b. Speed c. Articulation d. Volume
A
______________ is an overstatement, a claim so over the top it is obviously not true. a. Hyperbole b. Simile c. Personification d. Litotes
A
"Adapting to the audience" just means telling people what they already know or want to believe. a. True b. False
B
A _____________ is the thumbnail outline of the speech, a roadmap to help both you and your listeners stay on track. a. transition b. preview c. conclusion d. thesis
B
A metaphor is an assertion that is literally true. a. True b. False
B
A record of all the sources where you found your information is called a/n: a. research agenda. b. bibliography. c. direct quotation. d. evidence trail.
B
According to the text, all of the following are principles to keep in mind as you compose your speech except: a. Relevance matters. b. Statistics don't lie. c. Clarity is the result of choices. d. The facts don't speak for themselves.
B
According to the text, being incredibly passionate about a topic always makes it a good choice for a speech. a. True b. False
B
According to the text, it is not a good idea to think about your audience as a partner in an ongoing public conversation. a. True b. False
B
According to the text, using narration in a speech which includes a specific theme to illustrate a general theme you would like to pursue is called the _______________ method. a. inverted pyramid b. Sunday feature c. deduction paradigm d. thesis
B
According to your text, the concept of "public" in public speaking is important for all of the following reasons except: a. It reminds us that we're all members of a broader citizenry. b. It helps us to determine which speeches should be available for everyone to listen to free of charge. c. It helps us to differentiate public speaking from advertising and other forms of private and personal communication. d. It reminds us that we have a responsibility to connect with the audience in an ethical way.
B
According to your text, you'll know you've given a good speech if you audience gives you big round of applause. a. True b. False
B
Which figure of contrast "puts opposites together" by creating a sentence with two contrasting or opposing parts? a. metaphor b. progression c. alliteration d. antithesis
D
After you have submitted the quiz, click the to view feedback next to any incorrect response. All of the following are effective strategy for dealing with speaking anxiety except a. Recognize that nerves make you a better speaker. b. Remember that your topic is less important than your nerves. c. Learn to see the bigger picture. d. Manage your expectations.
B
All of the following are among the easy tips regarding answering audience questions except: a. Respond to all questions as friendly questions. b. Answer the question even if not on topic. c. Answer questions, not speeches. d. You don't need to have all the answers.
B
All of the following are goals of informative speaking except: a. to encourage listeners to adopt a new perspective. b. to encourage the audience that they should change a behavior or opinion. c. to help the audience encounter and understand new information. d. to tie elements of your speech to a specific set of attitudes or feelings.
B
All of the following are types of general purposes in public speaking except: a. persuading. b. updating. c. informing. d. entertaining.
B
An informative speech about a person should focus exclusively on a brief biography. a. True b. False
B
Audiences enjoy long lists of facts, statistics, and/or multiple quotations. a. True b. False
B
Because your audience won't see a written copy of your speech, it's not necessary to include a written bibliography. a. True b. False
B
Check My Work If you know a lot about your topic, you'll automatically be clearly understood by your audience. a. True b. False
B
Effectiveness, or getting your own way, is a good test for ethical acceptability. a. True b. False
B
Engagement within a democratic framework has all the following characteristics except: a. shows respect for the audience. b. demographically divides the audience. c. requires self-risk. d. is a two-way process.
B
For most people, the best choice for public speaking is to speak just a bit faster than their normal pace. a. True b. False
B
In general, Wikipedia is a reliable source for research materials. a. True b. False
B
Informative speaking is a neutral type of speech that just conveys information in an unbiased way. a. True b. False
B
Picking a topic area requires that you coordinate three important considerations. Which of the following is not one of those considerations? a. your interests b. providing ample evidence c. the specific occasion d. your audience's needs and interests
B
Picking a topic that the audience already knows about is a surefire way to be effective. a. True b. False
B
The Latin words found on the dollar bill, "E pluribus unum" means "From many, one" and symbolizes the importance of the individual in a democracy. a. True b. False
B
The great thing about the idea of rhetorical audience is that you can magically make your audience be anything you want them to be. a. True b. False
B
The kind of communication act you would like to accomplish with the audience in giving the speech is best known as a/an: a. abstract claim. b. general purpose. c. thesis. d. general topic.
B
The more you know about your topic, the easier it is to edit your information to suit your purpose and your audience's understanding. a. True b. False
B
The more your practice, the more elaborate your speaking outline needs to be. a. True b. False
B
The point of public speaking training is to create communication performance skills from scratch. a. True b. False
B
The primary aim of informative speaking is to: a. provide an argument for change. b. deliver information impartially. c. move the audience to action. d. deliver a humorous speech.
B
The words people speak in one place never changes the way people think or act in another place. a. True b. False
B
Thinking about the beliefs, values, experiences, and motivations that characterize your audience is known as: a. audience responsiveness. b. audience analysis. c. audience awareness. d. audience demographics.
B
To adapt your speech to your audience, you should do all of the following except: a. Work from common premises b. Avoid commonly used words c. Identify common interests d. Be directive
B
Using the "Plain Folks" appeal relies on invoking the credibility of an expert or celebrity in an area outside their area of expertise. a. True b. False
B
When giving an informative speech about a person, all of the following are aspects that make the person an interesting topic for a speech except: a. being famous or infamous. b. the person's ordinary daily habits. c. the person's accomplishments. d. the person's admirable or unique abilities.
B
When reading and taking notes on your research materials, it is always important to read the entire source to get a sense of the overall argument. a. True b. False
B
When using search engines like Google to start your research project, the main problem is often the lack of sources. a. True b. False
B
When your research doesn't support your original proposition, your research is considered a failure. a. True b. False
B
Which pattern organizes points by location in space? a. chronological b. spatial c. problem/solution d. topical
B
Which type of delivery involves the speaker writing out the text of the speech and then reading it? a. impromptu speaking b. speaking from manuscript c. extemporaneous speaking d. speaking from memory
B
Which type of informative speech topic involves talking about an abstract concept, such as freedom, morality, courage, or gender? a. people b. idea c. process d. object or event
B
While the best communicators make choices about how to write and deliver a speech that are practically effective, rarely to they also have to worry about being ethically responsible. a. True b. False
B
____________ is an expression that substitutes a part for the whole, or a property of something for the thing itself. a. Understatement b. Metonymy c. Metaphor d. Simile
B
A claim that is supported by some grounds, or evidence, is known as a(n): a. alternative perspective. b. poor reasoning. c. argument. d. advocate.
C
A clear, one-sentence statement of your main point given early in the speech is known as a/n _____________. a. preview b. narration c. thesis d. introduction
C
A one sentence summary of the topic and goal together is known as a: a. presentation. b. time constraint. c. thesis statement. d. general topic.
C
A public speaker who adjusts their topic and the presentation of their speech to their audience, is demonstrating____________: a. targeting b. democracy c. adaptation d. pandering
C
A public speaker who carefully verifies the persuasive facts they plan to present to their audience is demonstrating the ________dimension of public speaking. a. thoughtful b. professional c. ethical d. verification
C
According to your text, rhetoric requires all of the following except: a. some means of sharing a message b. a speaker. c. some means of recording that message. d. a listener.
C
According to your text, what is the minimum number of times you should practice a speech? a. eight times b. three times c. four times d. ten times
C
After you have submitted the quiz, click the to view feedback next to any incorrect response. The use of language and other wording choices you will make to achieve your goals has to do with what aspect of your speech? a. organization b. persuasion c. style d. delivery
C
All of the following are aspects of your voice that you control during speaking except: a. articulation. b. inflection. c. gestures. d. volume.
C
All of the following are different and correct ways of defining unfamiliar terms except: a. operational. b. logical. c. metaphorical. d. negation.
C
All of the following are types of informative topics except: a. processes. b. people. c. problem/solution. d. objects and events.
C
At minimum, the complete citation data needed for proper research includes all of the following except: a. author credentials. b. date of publication. c. author. d. title of the piece.
C
Connecting a person, idea, or thing to an abstract concept is known as what type of appeal? a. name calling. b. bandwagoning. c. glittering generality. d. card stacking.
C
Even though it seems redundant, the figure of repetition can do all of the following except: a. make words more memorable. b. create structure. c. provide exaggeration. d. lend emphasis.
C
For each piece of evidence you are considering, all of the following are questions to ask yourself except: a. What kind of evidence is it? b. What purpose does the research serve for your overall goal? c. Is the evidence easy to understand? d. How good is the evidence?
C
Given in the first few sentences, the ________ for the speech basically lays out the relationship between speaker, audience, and topic. a. message b. argument c. frame d. information
C
If you have chosen a current event for a topic, your best bet for specific research materials will be: a. scholarly articles. b. historical documents. c. news sources. d. books.
C
In terms of choosing the order of points, _____________ means putting your strongest arguments first, while ___________ means putting them last so the audience is more likely to remember them. a. relational; relevancy b. recency; primacy c. primacy; recency d. relevancy; relational
C
Of the following statements, which is best described as a general topic? a. Locally produced food is better for the audience. b. The benefits of eating locally. c. We should all emphasize local foods in our diets. d. We should all change our eating habits toward local food.
C
One of the best ways to achieve clarity in your informative speech is to: a. use complex sentences. b. present long lists of facts. c. use simple, short, and direct sentences. d. present indirect claims.
C
Pleasure in the speech itself is the primary characteristic of which purpose of speaking? a. situating b. informing c. entertaining d. persuading
C
Sticking a label on a person or idea that prejudges them, whether as good or bad, is known as: a. glittering generalities. b. card stacking. c. name calling. d. bandwagoning.
C
The actual group of people in the back of the room who have opinions and ideas all their own are known as what type of audience? a. rhetorical audience b. diverse audience c. literal audience d. responsive audience
C
The audience you choose to address, or the audience you bring into being through your words, is known as the: a. universal audience. b. literal audience. c. rhetorical audience d. demographic audience.
C
The basic structure of a sales pitch is: a. dialogue. b. a presentation. c. problem/solution. d. sharing of feelings or experiences.
C
The preparation stage of a speech is comprised of the following two-parts: a. choose your topic and ask your friends what they think b. choose your topic and think about how you might conduct research. c. think about what you want to say and choose structure and content. d. think about your audience and choose what you're going to wear.
C
Using language that takes one characteristic of a group and makes it the essence of that group is called: a. resisting. b. modeling. c. essentializing. d. implying.
C
Which type of delivery involves the speaker's reliance on limited notes to supply specific words and sentences? a. impromptu speaking b. speaking from manuscript c. extemporaneous speaking. d. speaking from memory
C
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. sales pitch. b. forum. c. presentation. d. town hall.
C
____________ describes the clarity with which you pronounce the sounds in words and make them distinct and intelligible. a. Inflection b. Speed c. Articulation d. Volume
C
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going" is an example of: a. Progression b. Grammatical repetition c. Simple-Reverse Antithesis d. Double-Reverse Antithesis
D
A research strategy consists of answers to all of the following basic questions except: a. What do you expect to find? b. Where are you going to look? c. How will you look for your sources? d. Who will help you find the information?
D
A/n ________________ is a way of organizing knowledge for both you and your audience, and is midway between your research and the speech that you will give. a. main point b. visualization c. coordinate point d. outline
D
According to the text, rather than being abstract and theoretical, it is best to hold the interest of the audience by being: a. general and basic. b. indistinct and common. c. ambiguous and vague. d. concrete and vivid.
D
According to your text, preparation means: a. practicing your speech in front of a mirror. b. reading a book on your topic. c. memorizing what you want to say. d. choosing the best way to present your message so your audience will respond favorably.
D
Advocacy organizations for specific topics that produce materials for the public to use are known as: a. electronic databases. b. web based search engines. c. peer reviewed journals. d. think tanks.
D
All of the following are basic kinds of research resources available to you except: a. informational interviews. b. print materials. c. electronic media. d. personal history.
D
All of the following are drawbacks of deceptive speech except: a. Deceptive speech practices can induce your audience to act on or believe in things that are untrue. b. Making unethical choices in public speaking can become a habit that damages your character. c. Deceptive speech can damage your credibility. d. Deceptive speech practices can make speech preparation more difficult
D
All of the following are purposes served by the use of tropes in a speech except: a. comparison. b. exaggeration. c. substitution. d. repetition.
D
All of the following are ways to focus your topic except: a. time frame. b. geography or location. c. audience interests. d. inclusion of all available evidence.
D
All the ways you attempt to influence an audience is best known by the term: a. democracy. b. choices. c. performance. d. persuasion.
D
Check My Work Repeating initial sounds of words, like in the phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck..." is called ___________. a. rhyme b. progression c. grammatical repetition d. alliteration
D
Check My Work The rule of reciprocity, which requires you to treat others as you in turn would like to be treated, is best known by what name? a. the responsibility maxim b. principle of charity c. dialogic communication d. the Golden Rule
D
Considering the credibility of the source you might use to back up a speech is part of which aspect of working with your research materials? a. reading and taking notes b. revising your approach c. organizing your research d. evaluating sources
D
Intentionally misrepresenting, leaving out, or unfairly downplaying alternative perspectives shows ________ toward the topic. a. advocacy b. positivity c. responsibility d. bias
D
Looking at a topic in terms of "our city," "our state," or "our campus" is to narrow the topic by ______________. a. time frame b. occasion c. audience interest d. geography or location
D
Newspapers, books, and journals make up which type of available research resource? a. informational interviews b. electronic media c. conversations d. print materials
D
One of the goals of an informative speech is to use wording and other stylistic choices to: a. change the attitudes of an audience. b. provide the audience with information they already know. c. share information in a neutral way d. generate positive or negative feelings.
D
Putting yourself on the line and putting your ideas up for public scrutiny are examples of which principle of ethical public speaking? a. Be generous. b. Be open. c. Be balanced. d. Take appropriate risks.
D
Rhetoric is best understood as: a. an obsolete field of study from ancient Greece. b. empty talk. c. a long, very wordy speech. d. a form
D
Since they have been subjected to a rigorous editorial process and are likely to have been written by people with strong qualifications, __________________ can be great sources for research. a. opinion pieces in newspapers b. Wikis c. blogs d. peer reviewed articles
D
The rules of TED Talks include all of the following except: a. Thou Shalt Reveal Thy Curiosity and Thy Passion b. Thou Shalt Tell a Story c. Thou Shalt Not Steal the Time of Those Who Follow Thee. d. Thou Shalt Read Thy Speak
D
When your purpose is to change minds or actions of the audience you are engaging in ___________. a. entertaining b. informing c. situating d. persuading
D
Which pattern of organization divides the speech into points that have no pattern other than their relationship to the topic? a. problem/solution b. spatial c. chronological d. topical
D
Words, phrases, or sentences that link your speech's arguments, points, or sections together are called: a. previews. b. supporting materials. c. narrations. d. transitions.
D
All of the following are functions of the body of your speech except: a. It develops the two or three main points identified in the preview. b. It addresses arguments for and against your thesis. c. It uses supporting materials to develop arguments and make cases. d. It links your speech's arguments, points, or sections together.
Not A
Helping audiences understand complex information by likening the topic to something the listener already understands is to use which tactic of explanation? a. using analogies b. breaking it down c. using examples d. concrete details
not C
Proper organization of your speech can do all of the following except: a. Clarify what you are saying. b. Make the information more useful for your audience. c. Help express your ideas more forcefully. d. Improve your ethos as a speaker.
not D
