Question 1

_________ is the degree to which an audience member perceives a speaker as honest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is the degree to which an...

Question 2

A reference to the audience should thank them for listening to the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Aristotle's concept of ethos is related to:

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A)  analysis. 
B)  charisma. 
C)  credibility. 
D)  expertise. 
E)  interest. 
A)  analysis. 
B)  charisma. 
C)  credibility. 
D)  expertise. 
E)  interest.

Question 4

The preview at the beginning of a speech:

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A)  compares and evaluates two opposite things or ideas. 
B)  entices even a disinterested audience to pay attention. 
C)  is a formality that serves to put the audience at ease. 
D)  prepares listeners to hear the main points in the body of the speech. 
E)  restricts the freedom of the speaker to say what he/she wants. 
A)  compares and evaluates two opposite things or ideas. 
B)  entices even a disinterested audience to pay attention. 
C)  is a formality that serves to put the audience at ease. 
D)  prepares listeners to hear the main points in the body of the speech. 
E)  restricts the freedom of the speaker to say what he/she wants.

Question 5

Why does your thesis statement need to be clear and focused?

Accepted Answer

A strong, clear thesis statement is valu

Question 6

How does a strong thesis statement make research more effective?

Accepted Answer

If you begin research with only a genera

Question 7

What is a reference to occasion? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

This attention-getter is only useful if

Question 8

The purpose of the introduction is to get the audience to settle down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The device a speaker uses to capture audience attention and get them interested is called a(n) _________-_________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The device a speaker uses to capture...

Question 10

A rhetorical question:

Accepted Answer

A)  calls for listeners to inwardly contemplate the answer. 
B)  elicits an immediate verbal and/or nonverbal response. 
C)  is opposed to the topic and is therefore inappropriate. 
D)  should be used when audiences aren't paying attention. 
E)  usually has a political motivation and should be avoided. 
A)  calls for listeners to inwardly contemplate the answer. 
B)  elicits an immediate verbal and/or nonverbal response. 
C)  is opposed to the topic and is therefore inappropriate. 
D)  should be used when audiences aren't paying attention. 
E)  usually has a political motivation and should be avoided.

Question 11

When you use a startling statement to gain audience attention:

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A)  the audience will be focused, receptive, calm, and attentive. 
B)  the most challenging statements will be the most effective. 
C)  you should shock the audience in order to get them to listen. 
D)  you are ethically compelled to be sure it's factual and relevant. 
E)  it should be controversial enough to stir up audience emotions. 
A)  the audience will be focused, receptive, calm, and attentive. 
B)  the most challenging statements will be the most effective. 
C)  you should shock the audience in order to get them to listen. 
D)  you are ethically compelled to be sure it's factual and relevant. 
E)  it should be controversial enough to stir up audience emotions.

Question 12

A(n) _________ is a brief account or story of an interesting or humorous event.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________ is a brief account or...

Question 13

What are your ethical obligations when you use a startling statement?

Accepted Answer

Although startling statements

Question 14

What is a preview, and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

The final part of an introduct

Question 15

If you are NOT a recognized expert, you can:

Accepted Answer

A)  admit that you're no expert, but say that you are very curious. 
B)  appeal to the audience's need to follow up on their own. 
C)  demonstrate your competence by using appropriate references. 
D)  emphasize your life-long interest and opportunities for study. 
E)  tell the audience you are passionate about the speech topic. 
A)  admit that you're no expert, but say that you are very curious. 
B)  appeal to the audience's need to follow up on their own. 
C)  demonstrate your competence by using appropriate references. 
D)  emphasize your life-long interest and opportunities for study. 
E)  tell the audience you are passionate about the speech topic.

Question 16

Any dramatic and famous quotation is an appropriate attention-getting device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One way of demonstrating competence is to include relevant references.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_________ is the degree to which an audience member perceives a speaker as honest.

A reference to the audience should thank them for listening to the speech.

Aristotle's concept of ethos is related to:

The preview at the beginning of a speech:

Why does your thesis statement need to be clear and focused?

How does a strong thesis statement make research more effective?

What is a reference to occasion? Give an example.

The purpose of the introduction is to get the audience to settle down.

The device a speaker uses to capture audience attention and get them interested is called a(n) _-_.

A rhetorical question:

When you use a startling statement to gain audience attention:

A(n) _________ is a brief account or story of an interesting or humorous event.

What are your ethical obligations when you use a startling statement?

What is a preview, and what does it do?

If you are NOT a recognized expert, you can:

Any dramatic and famous quotation is an appropriate attention-getting device.

One way of demonstrating competence is to include relevant references.

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

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

_________ is the degree to which an audience member perceives a speaker as honest.

A reference to the audience should thank them for listening to the speech.

Aristotle's concept of ethos is related to:

The preview at the beginning of a speech:

Why does your thesis statement need to be clear and focused?

How does a strong thesis statement make research more effective?

What is a reference to occasion? Give an example.

The purpose of the introduction is to get the audience to settle down.

The device a speaker uses to capture audience attention and get them interested is called a(n) _________-_________.

A rhetorical question:

When you use a startling statement to gain audience attention:

A(n) _________ is a brief account or story of an interesting or humorous event.

What are your ethical obligations when you use a startling statement?

What is a preview, and what does it do?

If you are NOT a recognized expert, you can:

Any dramatic and famous quotation is an appropriate attention-getting device.

One way of demonstrating competence is to include relevant references.

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

The device a speaker uses to capture audience attention and get them interested is called a(n) _-_.