CMST 341 Exam 3 Study Guide

If you are giving a presentation, which of the following would be an effective response to a premature question?

"That's a good question; I'll get to that in a moment"

The most effective way to begin a presentation is

After you pause and look at the audience

Which of the following is an effective method for managing audience questions during and after the presentation?

Anticipate likely questions

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

Challenge the audience to action.

During her presentation, Rayna wants to describe her trek across the Himalayas from beginning to end. Considering this, which of the following organizational patterns for her presentation would work best?

Chronological

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 patters is he using?

Chronological

Dimitri has been selected by his company to present an after-dinner speech at the company's annual summer party. The general purpose of Dimitri's presentation is most likely to

Entertain

Katie presented what she thought was a detailed speech about new dental techniques to a group of dental hygienists. After the presentation, Katie found out that her remarks were so general that the hygienists felt they hadn't learned anything worthwhile. Which aspect of the audience did Katie neglect to analyze prior to giving her presentation?

How much the audience knows

Which of these is a transition?

In addition to attaining better gas mileage, the Honda also requires fewer repairs.

The following are methods of delivering except

Informal

Which of the following seems more like a conversation than a speech?

Interactive Presentations

Among U.S. businesspersons, the most acceptable method for organizing ideas is the ________ patter.

Linear

Which of the following delivery types is most likely to cause anxiety of stage fright for the speaker?

Memorized

Which of the persuasive patterns should be used only if it is easy for the audience to visualize the problem and the solution that you are presenting?

Motivated Sequence

Lin is planning to give a sales speech to prospective customers. The most important thing for Lin to do is to identify the

Needs of the customers

Which of the following characterizes an oral speaking style?

Personal pronouns

Which of the following statements was NOT listed as a rule for using main points in a presentation?

Present more than one key idea in each main point.

Sitting instead of standing if you are presenting to a small group will help you

Seem conversational

"All medical facilities are designed with three essential parts: the admissions desk, the examining room, and the doctor's office." This thesis statement reflects which type of organizational pattern?

Spatial

If you were giving a presentation and your primary goal was to expand your audience's existing knowledge on a topic, which of the following types of general purposes would you be using?

To inform

Which type of organizational pattern is sometimes referred to as a "catch-all" approach?

Topical

All of the following are guidelines for delivering an impromptu presentation EXCEPT

avoid stating a thesis

To conclude your speech effectuvely

drop the pitch of your voice to signal you've finished your remarks

All of the following except ________ are typical organizational problems of presentations.

getting to the point too quickly

When giving a presentation which of the following examples of body language coneys arrogance

hands behind back

An interactive presentation

is common in sales settings

An impromptu talk

should include main points that are clearly indicated

When preparing an extemporaneous speech you focus on

the big picture

You can increase your chances of seeming open and confident if you

use expansive gestures

Isabella is planning to give a presentation that encourages the audience to boycott a corporation. Considering this, Isabella should conclude her presentation with

A challenge