Question 1

When using an attention-getting device, you should consider its appropriateness to the topic, purpose, audience, and occasion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Trustworthiness is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy and depth of evidence used in the speech. 
B)  audience's perception that the speaker is honest. 
C)  reassurance that the speaker wants nothing from you. 
D)  reputation of the speaker as forthright and sincere. 
E)  speaker's commitment to accuracy and honesty. 
A)  accuracy and depth of evidence used in the speech. 
B)  audience's perception that the speaker is honest. 
C)  reassurance that the speaker wants nothing from you. 
D)  reputation of the speaker as forthright and sincere. 
E)  speaker's commitment to accuracy and honesty.

Question 3

A strong, clear ________ will prepare your audience effectively for the points of your speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A strong, clear ________ will prepare your...

Question 4

Your specific purpose guides the organization and development of your main points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When you use a startling statement to get the audience's attention, that statement must be relevant and true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The use of humor in a speech introduction:

Accepted Answer

A)  appeals to almost every kind of American audience. 
B)  challenges the audience to listen analytically. 
C)  disrupts the audience and keeps them from listening. 
D)  is risky; what some find funny, others find offensive. 
E)  should be avoided if the speech topic is religious. 
A)  appeals to almost every kind of American audience. 
B)  challenges the audience to listen analytically. 
C)  disrupts the audience and keeps them from listening. 
D)  is risky; what some find funny, others find offensive. 
E)  should be avoided if the speech topic is religious.

Question 7

Name and explain three components of credibility.

Accepted Answer

Competence is the degree to which a spea

Question 8

The thesis statement itself can suggest that you should define certain terms you will use in your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What steps should you take to keep listeners from "tuning out" during your speech?

Accepted Answer

Get the audience's attention from the st

Question 10

Credibility is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the accuracy of evidence and the logic in reasoning. 
B)  audience perception that the speaker is trustworthy. 
C)  audience recognition of the expert sources used. 
D)  the fulfillment of the audience's expectations. 
E)  the speaker's expertise, authority, and reputation. 
A)  the accuracy of evidence and the logic in reasoning. 
B)  audience perception that the speaker is trustworthy. 
C)  audience recognition of the expert sources used. 
D)  the fulfillment of the audience's expectations. 
E)  the speaker's expertise, authority, and reputation.

Question 11

Providing a preview in your introduction means:

Accepted Answer

A)  the audience can decide whether or not to pay attention. 
B)  it will be substantially easier for you to memorize the speech. 
C)  your audience will perceive you as organized and credible. 
D)  you will give listeners time to change their expectations. 
E)  you will pique the interest of some people and lose others. 
A)  the audience can decide whether or not to pay attention. 
B)  it will be substantially easier for you to memorize the speech. 
C)  your audience will perceive you as organized and credible. 
D)  you will give listeners time to change their expectations. 
E)  you will pique the interest of some people and lose others.

Question 12

A _________ establishes the main ideas and direction of the speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________ establishes the main ideas and...

Question 13

Why should a speaker be very careful in using humor?

Accepted Answer

When using humor, you need to know your

Question 14

Your expertise and passion for your topic will not matter unless the audience perceives you as _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your expertise and passion for your topic...

Question 15

Why is a preview an important part of an introduction?

Accepted Answer

The final part of an introduction contai

Question 16

If your audience tends to be hostile toward your point of view, you can show you care about their interests by acknowledging the disagreement from the start.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When writing a thesis statement, you should narrow your topic:

Accepted Answer

A)  and then express it as a question. 
B)  in a vivid and memorable way. 
C)  so you can influence listeners. 
D)  to one, and only one, clear topic. 
E)  to a topic that is easy to research. 
A)  and then express it as a question. 
B)  in a vivid and memorable way. 
C)  so you can influence listeners. 
D)  to one, and only one, clear topic. 
E)  to a topic that is easy to research.

Question 18

Why would a speaker use a rhetorical question to begin a speech?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why would a speaker use a rhetorical...

Question 19

Why should a speaker care whether she or he is perceived as a credible source on the topic?

Accepted Answer

A speaker should care about being percei

Question 20

Differentiate among the three categories of credibility and explain why each is important to a speaker in the context of public speaking.

Accepted Answer

Competence is the degree to which a spea

When using an attention-getting device, you should consider its appropriateness to the topic, purpose, audience, and occasion.

Trustworthiness is the:

A strong, clear ________ will prepare your audience effectively for the points of your speech.

Your specific purpose guides the organization and development of your main points.

When you use a startling statement to get the audience's attention, that statement must be relevant and true.

The use of humor in a speech introduction:

Name and explain three components of credibility.

The thesis statement itself can suggest that you should define certain terms you will use in your speech.

What steps should you take to keep listeners from "tuning out" during your speech?

Credibility is:

Providing a preview in your introduction means:

A _________ establishes the main ideas and direction of the speech.

Why should a speaker be very careful in using humor?

Your expertise and passion for your topic will not matter unless the audience perceives you as _________.

Why is a preview an important part of an introduction?

If your audience tends to be hostile toward your point of view, you can show you care about their interests by acknowledging the disagreement from the start.

When writing a thesis statement, you should narrow your topic:

Why would a speaker use a rhetorical question to begin a speech?

Why should a speaker care whether she or he is perceived as a credible source on the topic?

Differentiate among the three categories of credibility and explain why each is important to a speaker in the context of public speaking.

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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Exam 9: Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

When using an attention-getting device, you should consider its appropriateness to the topic, purpose, audience, and occasion.

Trustworthiness is the:

A strong, clear ________ will prepare your audience effectively for the points of your speech.

Your specific purpose guides the organization and development of your main points.

When you use a startling statement to get the audience's attention, that statement must be relevant and true.

The use of humor in a speech introduction:

Name and explain three components of credibility.

The thesis statement itself can suggest that you should define certain terms you will use in your speech.

What steps should you take to keep listeners from "tuning out" during your speech?

Credibility is:

Providing a preview in your introduction means:

A _________ establishes the main ideas and direction of the speech.

Why should a speaker be very careful in using humor?

Your expertise and passion for your topic will not matter unless the audience perceives you as _________.

Why is a preview an important part of an introduction?

If your audience tends to be hostile toward your point of view, you can show you care about their interests by acknowledging the disagreement from the start.

When writing a thesis statement, you should narrow your topic:

Why would a speaker use a rhetorical question to begin a speech?

Why should a speaker care whether she or he is perceived as a credible source on the topic?

Differentiate among the three categories of credibility and explain why each is important to a speaker in the context of public speaking.

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters