Module 3 Quiz- Public Speaking I

As your textbook explains, you should usually work out the exact wording of your introduction before you prepare the body of your speech.

False

Goodwill is the audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

False

It is inappropriate for a public speaker to say anything so obvious as "in conclusion."

False

When concluding a speech, it is inappropriate to refer back to ideas mentioned in the introduction.

False

A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a crescendo ending.

True

Using visual aids is an acceptable method of gaining attention in the introduction of a speech.

True

The best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction is

after you prepare the body of the speech.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion of your first speech?

all of the above

In her persuasive speech, Josina concluded with the following statement: So the next time you see flyers around campus announcing a blood drive, decide that this will be your moment to get involved—to do something worthwhile, to take a step that may help save someone's life. What method of concluding her speech did Josina use?

appeal to action

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for rehearsing the speech?

b and c only

As your textbook explains, each main point of your first speech should

cover a single aspect of the topic.

In the introduction of her speech on bike paths, Shannon mentioned her involvement with a local cycling club and her work on a grant requesting state funding for a local bike trail. By sharing this information with her audience, Shannon was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech introduction?

establish credibility

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called a(n) __________ speech.

extemporaneous

When you use the __________ method of delivery, you become so familiar with the substance of your speech that you need only a few brief notes to jog your memory.

extemporaneous

Which of the following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech?

gently making fun of common human quirks

According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to

get the interest and attention of the audience.

According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) _________. Today I would like to share what I have learned about attention deficit disorder by first discussing its effects on people and then looking at the treatments that can be used to help people who suffer from this condition.

preview statement

For his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed down by his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peter's speech will most likely be organized in __________ order.

topical

A sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another is called a

transition.

According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is

trying to cover too much material.