Ch. 12 Quiz

Which of the following represents a specific purpose of speaking? a. I want listeners to know this candidate's stand on free trade. b. I want my audience to learn about my topic. c. I want to entertain my audience. d. I want to create change in my audience's views.

a. I want listeners to know this candidate's stand on free trade.

A good thesis statement is one that listeners can grasp at the beginning of your talk and remember after you have finished. a. True b. False

a. True Listeners may forget the specific details and evidence you present, but you want them to remember the main idea.

To inspire listeners to give time or money to a worthy cause is an example of a speech to persuade. a. True b. False

a. True To inspire listeners to give time or money to a worthy cause is an example of a speech to persuade.

A mind map is a useful way to organize information as you gather it when researching your speech. a. True b. False

a. True A mind map is useful especially to visual thinkers to keep track of information gathered during research.

The three features to consider when doing situational audience analysis are listeners' orientation toward the topic, toward the speaker, and toward the occasion. a. True b. False

a. True The three features to consider when doing situational audience analysis are listeners' orientation toward the topic, toward the speaker, and toward the occasion.

The three general speaking purposes are to ________, ________, and ________. a. entertain, inform, persuade b. present, question, answer c. communicate, imitate, innovate d. criticize, theorize, publicize

a. entertain, inform, persuade

After-dinner speeches and toasts are examples of speeches to: a. entertain. b. apologize. c. politicize. d. eulogize.

a. entertain.

What percent of the creation of a speech happens before it is delivered? a. 50% b. 90% c. 62% d. 75%

b. 90%

If Ahmed asks questions in advance of his speech to learn how his classmates feel about the Syrian migration crisis, he is engaging in demographic audience analysis. a. True b. False

b. False Because Ahmed is seeking information about listeners that relates directly to his topic and speech purpose, he is conducting situational audience analysis.

"I want my audience to be able to recall the reasons for the Boston Tea Party." This is an example of a general purpose. a. True b. False

b. False Because the statement includes a specific behavioral objective, it is a specific purpose, not a general one.

Speeches to entertain should be funny. a. True b. False

b. False Humor isn't the only means of entertaining. We also entertain by telling stories to share experiences and build community.

Randi would like to know what kind of music her classmates listen to so she knows what to expect when preparing her speech on classical music. She designs a brief survey for them to answer. This is an example of demographic audience analysis. a. True b. False

b. False Ordinary people like Randi can engage in situational analysis through conversations, interviews, or surveys.

There are two types of audience analysis: demographic and observational. a. True b. False

b. False There are two types of audience analysis: demographic and situational.

The three general purposes of a speech never overlap. a. True b. False

b. False Traditionally, three general speaking purposes have been recognized: informing, persuading, and entertaining. You probably realize that these purposes often overlap.

When verifying the reliability of information found online, you can use the Settings menu to learn when a post was most recently modified. a. True b. False

b. False When verifying the reliability of information found online, you can use the Tools menu to learn when a post was most recently modified.

All of the following are examples of a demographic characteristic EXCEPT for: a. The age of the audience members. b. How much the audience likes the speaker. c. The religion of the audience members. d. The political affiliation of the audience members.

b. How much the audience likes the speaker.

Which of the following is true of a thesis statement? a. It is a summary of all the points in a speech. b. It should be remembered after the speech is presented. c. It should never be mentioned during the speech. d. It is a complex statement incorporating at least three main ideas.

b. It should be remembered after the speech is presented.

An assessment of the audience's age and educational background are part of the: a. q-factor. b. demographic analysis. c. situational audience analysis. d. cultural analysis.

b. demographic analysis.

Doorje is preparing a speech on gun violence for the local Chamber of Commerce. He decides to speak on the practice of allowing concealed handguns to be carried on college campuses. Doorje is a. choosing a topic appropriate to the occasion. b. narrowing his topic. c. adopting a conversational style. d. all of these.

b. narrowing his topic.

Which of the following is an informative speaking purpose? a. To influence attitudes. b. To motivate action. c. To teach. d. To sell.

c. To teach.

What skills do both public speaking and enlarged conversations share? a. Considering listeners' perspectives. b. Expressing our ideas clearly and being able to organize what we say. c. Explaining and supporting our ideas and presenting our thoughts in an engaging manner. d. All of these.

d. All of these.

Which of the following factors should be considered in selecting a topic? a. Select a topic that matters to you. b. Select a topic that is appropriate to the speaking occasion. c. Select a topic that is appropriate to your audience. d. All of these.

d. All of these.

It's important to consider the speaking occasion when choosing a topic. All of the following should be thought about when considering the speaking occasion EXCEPT for: a. The physical setting. b. The nature of the event at which you are speaking. c. Whether the audience will be alert and rested or tired and distracted. d. The demographic characteristics of the audience.

d. The demographic characteristics of the audience.

Sharon turns the TV off so she can speak with Ari without distractions. Across town, Eli decides to cut short his address to the school board since they are close to adjournment. These scenarios illustrate which of the commonalities shared by everyday conversation and public speaking? a. The importance of considering listeners' perspectives. b. The importance of organizing what we want to say. c. The importance of expressing our ideas clearly. d. The importance of adapting to the situation.

d. The importance of adapting to the situation.

The ________ is the main idea of the entire speech that captures the key message in a short, precise statement that listeners can remember easily. a. purpose statement b. body c. text d. thesis statement

d. thesis statement