Chapter 13, 14, 15

Carson is preparing his speech on the topic of health care for veterans and would like to send out an informal survey to his class. Which question would work BEST to gauge his audience's experience with the topic? "Are you related to any veterans?" "What is the purpose of this presentation?" "Have you listened to an informative speech before?" "How many people are in our class?"

"Are you related to any veterans?"

Which statement is an example of a specific purpose statement for a speech? "I know that polar bears live in the Arctic." "I know that I'll be the last person in my class to give my presentation." "I think my audience will mostly include women in their thirties." "I want to show the connection between recycling programs and civic pride."

"I want to show the connection between recycling programs and civic pride."

Which question would help you identify your audience's existing knowledge of a speech topic? "I think I'll include this story about my grandfather because it's funny." "I'd like to use Wikipedia, but I'm not sure if that's permitted." "I wonder if they'll understand what hematopoiesis means?" "I'm not sure if these photos of the war zone will be upsetting to teenagers."

"I wonder if they'll understand what hematopoiesis means?"

Which statement clearly reveals the speaker's intended purpose? "My name is Olivia, and I am here to convince you to stop using plastic grocery bags." "Hello, I'm Chad, and I am confused about the issue of climate change." "Hello, I'm Daphne and I love college football." "My name is Brian, and I am here to discuss my feelings on cinema."

"My name is Olivia, and I am here to convince you to stop using plastic grocery bags."

The site for an internet search engine typically ends in .gov. .org. .com. .edu.

.com.

Which statement is TRUE of your speech thesis? A speech thesis is the basis of your general and specific purposes. A good speech thesis is introduced for the first time in your conclusion. A good speech thesis evolves from your specific purpose statement. A speech thesis may be more than one sentence.

A good speech thesis evolves from your specific purpose statement.

Which statement about the importance of conducting an audience analysis is ACCURATE? Audience analysis helps you relate supporting materials to your listeners' points of view. Audience analysis helps you critique the listeners' beliefs and values. Audience analysis helps you divide listeners into categories. Audience analysis helps you reject their needs and interests.

Audience analysis helps you relate supporting materials to your listeners' points of view.

Which is a description of a voluntary audience? Dalton is preparing to give a speech at his roommate's wedding. Jane is demonstrating hair weaving techniques at a job fair. Candice is explaining how to install air conditioner coiling to her interns. Christopher is giving a book talk to his third graders.

Jane is demonstrating hair weaving techniques at a job fair.

Maria needs to begin her research for her speech about Vietnam War veterans, but she's stumped. Which resource would be the BEST place for her to begin? Maria should talk with the campus librarian. Maria should ask her friend for help. Maria should read a biography of former President Lyndon Johnson. Maria should talk with her uncle because he's a Vietnam vet.

Maria should talk with the campus librarian.

Which is the BEST example of a concept map? Mars, red planet, Mars rover, Hubble space telescope, colonies the time I hiked the Appalachian Trail with my dad reasons I never lock my car hurricanes, peanut butter, snails, global warming, hockey

Mars, red planet, Mars rover, Hubble space telescope, colonies

Mateo is interviewing his neighbor, a Hurricane Katrina survivor, for a speech he is writing. Which action could be considered a MISTAKE? Mateo showed up on time for the information interview. Mateo came up with his interview questions on the spot. Mateo remained friendly, yet professional, throughout the interview. Mateo concluded the interview when he realized his neighbor was getting tired.

Mateo came up with his interview questions on the spot.

Which does NOT demonstrate a demographic characteristic? Ella and Dolores are Presbyterians. Nancy believes animals have feelings. Jasper is a 20-something Latino. Thomas is recently divorced.

Nancy believes animals have feelings.

Which is the BEST example of the rehearse step of the speech preparation process? Parker asks his sister to give him suggestions on how to improve his presentation about gargoyles. Tomas develops a questionnaire to interview college students about their views on smoking. Zeke picks a series of 10 black-and-white photos to use as slides to accompany his speech. Joanie considers whether second-graders will understand the term "climate change."

Parker asks his sister to give him suggestions on how to improve his presentation about gargoyles.

Which statement about using a direct quotation in your speech is INCORRECT? To use a direct quotation in your speech, you should give the audience some background information about the person. When you include a direct quotation in your speech, you have an ethical responsibility to convey the words accurately. To use a direct quotation in your speech, you need the other person's permission first. When you include a direct quotation in your speech, you should not change any of the other person's words.

To use a direct quotation in your speech, you need the other person's permission first.

Which is the BEST example of the investigate step of the speech preparation process? Parker asks his sister to give him suggestions on how to improve his presentation about gargoyles. Tomas develops a questionnaire to interview college students about their views on smoking. Joanie considers whether second graders will understand the term "climate change." Zeke picks a series of 10 black-and-white photos to use as slides to accompany his speech.

Tomas develops a questionnaire to interview college students about their views on smoking.

Miranda is struggling to identify a speech topic, so she decides to brainstorm as a way to generate ideas. Which action indicates that Miranda does NOT understand the concept of brainstorming? Miranda writes down as many ideas as come to mind. While brainstorming, Miranda crosses out ideas that sound stupid. Before she starts, Miranda sets a timer for 15 minutes. Miranda lets her imagination lead her to some wild ideas.

While brainstorming, Miranda crosses out ideas that sound stupid.

Which statement about your specific purpose statement is ACCURATE? Once you've created your specific purpose statement, you should not change it. A specific purpose statement includes broad ideas that are related to your speech topic. You may need to adjust your specific purpose statement after you've conducted your research. You decide on the general purpose of your speech after you've written your specific purpose statement.

You may need to adjust your specific purpose statement after you've conducted your research.

Which would NOT be considered an advantage of basing your speech on a personal interest or experience? You'll have the chance to learn about something brand new. You'll have the opportunity to share your passion with others. Your audience will find you more credible. You can draw upon authentic details from your life.

You'll have the chance to learn about something brand new.

Liza is working on a speech about the best way to use coupons for online shopping. If Liza could choose her audience, she would most likely pick all of these audience types EXCEPT an audience of her friends. a captive audience. an audience of online shoppers. a voluntary audience.

a captive audience.

Which individual is MOST likely to give a persuasive speech? a mayoral candidate a comedian the best man at a wedding a biology professor

a mayoral candidate

Which speech is MOST likely a special-occasion speech? a speech honoring a Gulf War veteran a speech demonstrating how to change a tire a speech explaining mobile technology a speech urging shoppers to try a new product

a speech honoring a Gulf War veteran

Which speech is MOST likely an informative speech? a speech that tells teenagers why they should not start smoking cigarettes a speech that honors your grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary a speech that demonstrates how to download free apps on a smartphone a speech that urges women to have regular mammograms to protect their health

a speech that demonstrates how to download free apps on a smartphone

What do you need to help compose your main points? a speech thesis an introduction subpoints a specific purpose

a speech thesis

signpost

a very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas

The process of identifying important characteristics about your listeners and using this information to prepare your speech is called demographics. concept mapping. audience analysis. brainstorming.

audience analysis.

Alea has just finished her research for a speech about Olympic runner Jesse Owens. Which step of the speech preparation process is Alea on? investigate rehearse compose revise

compose

A family's annual income is an example of a(n) education level. attitude. belief. demographic.

demographic.

When presenting to audiences with views different from your own, you can still connect with them by creating polarization. labels. goodwill. stereotypes.

goodwill

Which characteristic does NOT describe a voluntary audience? independent motivated receptive indifferent

indifferent

To prepare his presentation about the Great Barrier Reef for middle school students, Sal is evaluating different possible online resources. Which step of the speech preparation process is Sal on? rehearse investigate revise think

investigate

The purpose of a delivery outline is to jog your memory. present your speech thesis. summarize your main points. cite your references.

jog your memory.

Which term uses the words or experience of someone who has personal experience on a topic? analogy expert testimony definition layperson testimony

layperson testimony

At what point should you disclose your speech thesis during your introduction? right away once you have the audience's attention after you've established your credibility after you preview your main points

once you have the audience's attention

Which is the BEST example of a captive audience? recruits in the army students at a political rally shoppers at a mall commuters at a train station

recruits in the army

Bettina wants to practice her speech, so she asks her sister to watch her deliver her presentation about the healing power of plants. Bettina is on the _____ step of the speech preparation process. investigate compose think rehearse

rehearse

Jason has just finished writing his speech about the ancient Mayan civilization. He is now ready to move on to the _____ step of his speech preparation. rehearse revise investigate compose

rehearse

Which is NOT a component of audience analysis? rehearsing interviewing creating a questionnaire considering culture

rehearsing

Yesterday, Mariah gave a speech on nineteenth-century infectious diseases. She has been asked to give that same presentation to a new class next week. Mariah is on the _____ step of her speech preparation. think rehearse revise compose

revise

A successful speech thesis does all of these EXCEPT evolve from your specific purpose statement. share your final thoughts about your topic. provide clues on how your main points will develop. demonstrate your overall point or position on the topic.

share your final thoughts about your topic.

Which of these helps guide your research during your speech preparation? specific purpose main point conclusion speech thesis

specific purpose

One complete sentence that identifies the central idea of your presentation is called a testimony. general purpose. main point. speech thesis.

speech thesis.

To reduce the chances of plagiarism, you should leave your citations incomplete. start early on the assignment. tell a friend about your sources. use only one source of information.

start early on the assignment.

Marla has just started planning her research strategy for her speech about the practice of modern whaling. As she continues her research, Marla should do all of this EXCEPT work within the parameters her instructor has set for conducting research. consider how much her intended audience knows about whaling. stick to one historical reference for her information. begin by finding out general information about whaling.

stick to one historical reference for her information.

You've identified a potential speech topic. Your topic might serve as the basis for a successful speech if all of these factors are in place EXCEPT you find the topic socially important. the topic is new to you. you know you can find quality information about it. the topic is personally exciting to you.

the topic is new to you.

During the _____ step, it is important to develop accurate perceptions of your audience. rehearse compose investigate think

think

Sadie sent out a survey to her class to gauge their prior knowledge about penguins. Sadie is on the _____step of her speech preparation. rehearse compose think revise

think

To prepare her presentation about the work and life of the author Ray Bradbury for high school students, Jacqui is brainstorming to narrow the scope of her topic. Which step of the speech preparation process is Jacqui on? revise think rehearse investigate

think

Which is an example of a nonprofit? www.google.com www.cancer.org www.cdc.gov www.un.org

www.cancer.org