Question 1

What is the five-finger model of public speaking?

Accepted Answer

The five-finger model of public speaking consists of the attention statement, introduction, body, conclusion, and the residual message.

Question 2

Describe the purpose of a speech or presentation as a rhetorical element.

Accepted Answer

A speech or oral presentation may be designed to inform, demonstrate, persuade, motivate, or entertain. You may also overlap by design and both inform and persuade. The purpose of your speech is central to its formation. You should be able to state your purpose in one sentence or less. You also need to consider alternate perspectives. Your purpose may be to persuade, but the audience may want to be entertained, and your ability to adapt can make use of a little entertainment that leads to persuasion.

Question 3

If you are going to present a persuasive speech on the dangers of drinking and driving, and start with a short story about how you helped implement a "designated driver" program, the audience will understand your relationship to the message, and form a positive perception of your _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasis 
B)  credibility 
C)  conciseness 
D)  tone 
E)  arrangement 
A)  emphasis 
B)  credibility 
C)  conciseness 
D)  tone 
E)  arrangement B

Question 4

When the speaker calls attention to a need, then focuses on the satisfaction of the need, visualization of the solution, and ends with a proposed or historical action, he is structuring his speech on the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cause and effect 
B)  chronological pattern 
C)  classification mode 
D)  problem and solution 
E)  psychological aspects of the audience 
A)  cause and effect 
B)  chronological pattern 
C)  classification mode 
D)  problem and solution 
E)  psychological aspects of the audience

Question 5

The _____ is part of a speech that establishes a relationship with your audience and clearly states your topic.

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  specific purpose statement 
C)  attention statement 
D)  central idea 
E)  topic sentence 
A)  introduction 
B)  specific purpose statement 
C)  attention statement 
D)  central idea 
E)  topic sentence

Question 6

_____ refers to being brief and direct in the visual and verbal delivery of your message, and avoiding unnecessary intricacy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Euphemism 
B)  Clarity 
C)  Conciseness 
D)  Emphasis 
E)  Verbosity 
A)  Euphemism 
B)  Clarity 
C)  Conciseness 
D)  Emphasis 
E)  Verbosity

Question 7

Structure your speech for oral interpretation by discussing the topic in a light-hearted manner with connected stories, anecdotes, or even a joke or two.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The _____ of a speech reiterates the thesis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ of a speech reiterates the...

Question 9

How will conciseness as a technique help you communicate better with your audience?

Accepted Answer

Being clear is part of being concise. Co

Question 10

Structuring your speech by cause and effect highlights the differences between items and concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

There is a law according to which a speech outline has to follow a classical outline format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Reference as a cognate strategy asks you to consider sources and frames of reference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The purpose of your speech is central to its formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the incorrect statement about cognate strategies.

Accepted Answer

A)  They are techniques to impart knowledge to your audience. 
B)  They are ways of framing, expressing, and representing a message to an audience. 
C)  They are independent in that they cannot be applied to writing, graphic design, and verbal communication. 
D)  They can serve you to better anticipate and meet your audience's basic needs. 
E)  Many of these strategies build on basic ideas of communication, such as verbal and nonverbal delivery. 
A)  They are techniques to impart knowledge to your audience. 
B)  They are ways of framing, expressing, and representing a message to an audience. 
C)  They are independent in that they cannot be applied to writing, graphic design, and verbal communication. 
D)  They can serve you to better anticipate and meet your audience's basic needs. 
E)  Many of these strategies build on basic ideas of communication, such as verbal and nonverbal delivery.

Question 15

The choice of an organizing principle depends on the subject matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

While your organizational structure will vary from speech to speech, there are nonetheless _____ main parts of any speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While your organizational structure will vary from...

Question 17

Structure your speech by oral interpretation by focusing on all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  drawing attention to the piece of literature. 
B)  discussing the topic in a light-hearted manner with connected stories, anecdotes, or even a joke. 
C)  concluding with key points from the reading. 
D)  reiterating the main point of the piece of literature. 
E)  explaining the significance, context, and background of the piece of literature. 
A)  drawing attention to the piece of literature. 
B)  discussing the topic in a light-hearted manner with connected stories, anecdotes, or even a joke. 
C)  concluding with key points from the reading. 
D)  reiterating the main point of the piece of literature. 
E)  explaining the significance, context, and background of the piece of literature.

Question 18

The _____ is the part of a speech that provides the audience with a sense of closure by summarizing the main points and relating the points to the overall topic.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention statement 
B)  conclusion 
C)  general purpose statement 
D)  specific purpose statement 
E)  residual message 
A)  attention statement 
B)  conclusion 
C)  general purpose statement 
D)  specific purpose statement 
E)  residual message

Question 19

Expectations involve your qualities, capabilities, or power to elicit from the audience belief in your character.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Kostelnick and Roberts's strategies are independent in that they cannot be applied to writing, graphic design, and verbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the five-finger model of public speaking?

Describe the purpose of a speech or presentation as a rhetorical element.

If you are going to present a persuasive speech on the dangers of drinking and driving, and start with a short story about how you helped implement a "designated driver" program, the audience will understand your relationship to the message, and form a positive perception of your _____.

When the speaker calls attention to a need, then focuses on the satisfaction of the need, visualization of the solution, and ends with a proposed or historical action, he is structuring his speech on the _____.

The _____ is part of a speech that establishes a relationship with your audience and clearly states your topic.

_____ refers to being brief and direct in the visual and verbal delivery of your message, and avoiding unnecessary intricacy.

Structure your speech for oral interpretation by discussing the topic in a light-hearted manner with connected stories, anecdotes, or even a joke or two.

The _____ of a speech reiterates the thesis.

How will conciseness as a technique help you communicate better with your audience?

Structuring your speech by cause and effect highlights the differences between items and concepts.

There is a law according to which a speech outline has to follow a classical outline format.

Reference as a cognate strategy asks you to consider sources and frames of reference.

The purpose of your speech is central to its formation.

Identify the incorrect statement about cognate strategies.

The choice of an organizing principle depends on the subject matter.

While your organizational structure will vary from speech to speech, there are nonetheless _____ main parts of any speech.

Structure your speech by oral interpretation by focusing on all of the following except:

The _____ is the part of a speech that provides the audience with a sense of closure by summarizing the main points and relating the points to the overall topic.

Expectations involve your qualities, capabilities, or power to elicit from the audience belief in your character.

Kostelnick and Roberts's strategies are independent in that they cannot be applied to writing, graphic design, and verbal communication.

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Exam 13: Organization and Outlines

What is the five-finger model of public speaking?

Describe the purpose of a speech or presentation as a rhetorical element.

If you are going to present a persuasive speech on the dangers of drinking and driving, and start with a short story about how you helped implement a "designated driver" program, the audience will understand your relationship to the message, and form a positive perception of your _____.

When the speaker calls attention to a need, then focuses on the satisfaction of the need, visualization of the solution, and ends with a proposed or historical action, he is structuring his speech on the _____.

The _____ is part of a speech that establishes a relationship with your audience and clearly states your topic.

_____ refers to being brief and direct in the visual and verbal delivery of your message, and avoiding unnecessary intricacy.

Structure your speech for oral interpretation by discussing the topic in a light-hearted manner with connected stories, anecdotes, or even a joke or two.

The _____ of a speech reiterates the thesis.

How will conciseness as a technique help you communicate better with your audience?

Structuring your speech by cause and effect highlights the differences between items and concepts.

There is a law according to which a speech outline has to follow a classical outline format.

Reference as a cognate strategy asks you to consider sources and frames of reference.

The purpose of your speech is central to its formation.

Identify the incorrect statement about cognate strategies.

The choice of an organizing principle depends on the subject matter.

While your organizational structure will vary from speech to speech, there are nonetheless _____ main parts of any speech.

Structure your speech by oral interpretation by focusing on all of the following except:

The _____ is the part of a speech that provides the audience with a sense of closure by summarizing the main points and relating the points to the overall topic.

Expectations involve your qualities, capabilities, or power to elicit from the audience belief in your character.

Kostelnick and Roberts's strategies are independent in that they cannot be applied to writing, graphic design, and verbal communication.

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Revising and Presenting Your Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Presentations to Inform

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Communicating for Employment

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