Question 1

Reasonable and intelligent audiences do not have preconceived ideas about politics and religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How can media outlets help you choose a speech topic? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

You can find interesting topic

Question 3

What is topic narrowing?

Accepted Answer

Topic narrowing is starting off with a b

Question 4

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate? "To persuade a group of college students over the course of an hour to avoid drinking and smoking cigarettes."

Accepted Answer

A)  no clear audience. 
B)  not clear. 
C)  doubled up. 
D)  not realistic given the time frame. 
E)  rhetorical situation not matched. 
A)  no clear audience. 
B)  not clear. 
C)  doubled up. 
D)  not realistic given the time frame. 
E)  rhetorical situation not matched.

Question 5

Why are audience beliefs, attitudes, and values important to a persuasive speaker?

Accepted Answer

Audience values, attitudes, an

Question 6

Context is a public speaking constraint because:

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate topics are different in one location than in another location. 
B)  only certain locations can accommodate reporters and television cameras. 
C)  opening remarks are audience-friendly if they include reference to the location. 
D)  speakers must take steps to make sure they will not be quoted out of context. 
E)  speakers should attempt to groom and dress themselves to conform to the location. 
A)  appropriate topics are different in one location than in another location. 
B)  only certain locations can accommodate reporters and television cameras. 
C)  opening remarks are audience-friendly if they include reference to the location. 
D)  speakers must take steps to make sure they will not be quoted out of context. 
E)  speakers should attempt to groom and dress themselves to conform to the location.

Question 7

What does a polling organization do? How does that help you?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of polling organizati

Question 8

An audience constrains a speaker because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are likely to over-react if they disagree. 
B)  are too smart to take logical shortcuts with. 
C)  have different interests, needs, and concerns. 
D)  have the right to ignore or disbelieve you. 
E)  will be listening for weaknesses in delivery. 
A)  are likely to over-react if they disagree. 
B)  are too smart to take logical shortcuts with. 
C)  have different interests, needs, and concerns. 
D)  have the right to ignore or disbelieve you. 
E)  will be listening for weaknesses in delivery.

Question 9

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving. How was that specific purpose impacted by the five basic questions of specific purposes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write a specific purpose for a speech...

Question 10

A needs analysis is designed to determine audience needs, wants, wishes, and desires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A thesis statement always begins with the three general purposes, is followed by a specification of one's audience, the actual topic a speaker has chosen, and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ___________ question explores the physical location of a speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________ question explores the physical location...

Question 13

A best-seller list is a helpful finding aid because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  analyzes the writing styles and accuracy of books. 
B)  gives you sales figures that show how good books are. 
C)  summarizes books so that you can just skim them. 
D)  tells you what kinds of topics people are reading about. 
E)  tells you which books are worth your time to read. 
A)  analyzes the writing styles and accuracy of books. 
B)  gives you sales figures that show how good books are. 
C)  summarizes books so that you can just skim them. 
D)  tells you what kinds of topics people are reading about. 
E)  tells you which books are worth your time to read.

Question 14

The Internet is a helpful finding aid because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  always provides accurate information about many topics. 
B)  bypasses the need to look in library reference sources. 
C)  does most of your factual research for you and saves time. 
D)  has excellent YouTube videos of other people's speeches. 
E)  is a rich source of interesting topics you can consider. 
A)  always provides accurate information about many topics. 
B)  bypasses the need to look in library reference sources. 
C)  does most of your factual research for you and saves time. 
D)  has excellent YouTube videos of other people's speeches. 
E)  is a rich source of interesting topics you can consider.

Question 15

___________ persuasion occurs when the speaker truly believes that a particular change is in the best interest of the audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ persuasion occurs when the speaker truly...

Question 16

What is the main difference between pure persuasion and manipulative persuasion?

Accepted Answer

Pure persuasion occurs when a speaker ur

Question 17

Media information, once aired, is in the public domain, so you don't have to cite the source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A ______________ is how we refer to any limitation or restriction that you may have as a speaker.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______________ is how we refer to...

Question 19

The set of circumstances surrounding a speech, including the location itself, is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The set of circumstances surrounding a speech,...

Question 20

An attitude is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the character of a personality that makes a speaker honest and direct. 
B)  a communication style that is incisive, confrontational, and sarcastic. 
C)  a mindset toward analyzing or exposing the weaknesses in an idea. 
D)  a noncommittal approach that avoids getting bogged down in details. 
E)  the predisposition toward seeing something as good or bad, right or wrong. 
A)  the character of a personality that makes a speaker honest and direct. 
B)  a communication style that is incisive, confrontational, and sarcastic. 
C)  a mindset toward analyzing or exposing the weaknesses in an idea. 
D)  a noncommittal approach that avoids getting bogged down in details. 
E)  the predisposition toward seeing something as good or bad, right or wrong.

Reasonable and intelligent audiences do not have preconceived ideas about politics and religion.

How can media outlets help you choose a speech topic? Give examples.

What is topic narrowing?

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate? "To persuade a group of college students over the course of an hour to avoid drinking and smoking cigarettes."

Why are audience beliefs, attitudes, and values important to a persuasive speaker?

Context is a public speaking constraint because:

What does a polling organization do? How does that help you?

An audience constrains a speaker because they:

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving. How was that specific purpose impacted by the five basic questions of specific purposes?

A needs analysis is designed to determine audience needs, wants, wishes, and desires.

A thesis statement always begins with the three general purposes, is followed by a specification of one's audience, the actual topic a speaker has chosen, and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech.

The ___________ question explores the physical location of a speech.

A best-seller list is a helpful finding aid because it:

The Internet is a helpful finding aid because it:

___________ persuasion occurs when the speaker truly believes that a particular change is in the best interest of the audience.

What is the main difference between pure persuasion and manipulative persuasion?

Media information, once aired, is in the public domain, so you don't have to cite the source.

A ______________ is how we refer to any limitation or restriction that you may have as a speaker.

The set of circumstances surrounding a speech, including the location itself, is the ________.

An attitude is:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

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 6: Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Reasonable and intelligent audiences do not have preconceived ideas about politics and religion.

How can media outlets help you choose a speech topic? Give examples.

What is topic narrowing?

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate? "To persuade a group of college students over the course of an hour to avoid drinking and smoking cigarettes."

Why are audience beliefs, attitudes, and values important to a persuasive speaker?

Context is a public speaking constraint because:

What does a polling organization do? How does that help you?

An audience constrains a speaker because they:

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving. How was that specific purpose impacted by the five basic questions of specific purposes?

A needs analysis is designed to determine audience needs, wants, wishes, and desires.

A thesis statement always begins with the three general purposes, is followed by a specification of one's audience, the actual topic a speaker has chosen, and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech.

The ___________ question explores the physical location of a speech.

A best-seller list is a helpful finding aid because it:

The Internet is a helpful finding aid because it:

___________ persuasion occurs when the speaker truly believes that a particular change is in the best interest of the audience.

What is the main difference between pure persuasion and manipulative persuasion?

Media information, once aired, is in the public domain, so you don't have to cite the source.

A ______________ is how we refer to any limitation or restriction that you may have as a speaker.

The set of circumstances surrounding a speech, including the location itself, is the ________.

An attitude is:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

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