Question 1

One of the best ways to become a productive thinking is to ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) rethink a topic, issue, or problem from many perspectives 
B) make your thoughts visible by sketching drawings, diagrams, and graphs 
C) set regular goals to actually produce something 
D) all of the above 
A) rethink a topic, issue, or problem from many perspectives 
B) make your thoughts visible by sketching drawings, diagrams, and graphs 
C) set regular goals to actually produce something 
D) all of the above

Question 2

Audience members will recognize how the new information you are sharing is relevant to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a speaker cannot physically perform the steps of a demonstration, he/she could _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) distribute a handout explaining the steps 
B) describe the steps using vivid language 
C) choose a different speech topic 
D) use a visual aid to show the steps 
A) distribute a handout explaining the steps 
B) describe the steps using vivid language 
C) choose a different speech topic 
D) use a visual aid to show the steps

Question 4

Which of these is true about creativity as it relates to the speech making process?

Accepted Answer

A) creativity begins with lots of research 
B) creativity takes time 
C) creativity occurs when you think about things from a variety of perspectives 
D) all of these are true 
A) creativity begins with lots of research 
B) creativity takes time 
C) creativity occurs when you think about things from a variety of perspectives 
D) all of these are true

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a way to help define a word?

Accepted Answer

A) explaining its derivation or history 
B) explaining its use or function 
C) explaining or using a familiar synonym or antonym 
D) explaining how it compares or contrasts to other items 
A) explaining its derivation or history 
B) explaining its use or function 
C) explaining or using a familiar synonym or antonym 
D) explaining how it compares or contrasts to other items

Question 6

Process thinking occurs when we contemplate something from a variety of perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Narration method of informing should only be presented in the first person voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Each of the following is a way to address diverse learning styles EXCEPT ________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) providing concrete vivid images, examples, stories, and testimonials 
B) using visual aids and appropriate facial expressions and gestures 
C) giving clear macrostructure as well as definitions, explanations, and statistics 
D) none; all of the above are ways to address diverse learning styles 
A) providing concrete vivid images, examples, stories, and testimonials 
B) using visual aids and appropriate facial expressions and gestures 
C) giving clear macrostructure as well as definitions, explanations, and statistics 
D) none; all of the above are ways to address diverse learning styles

Question 9

If a speaker presents either entirely new information, or familiar information in a new way that piques curiosity and excites interest, then he/she is utilizing _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) intellectual stimulation 
B) creativity 
C) motivation 
D) relevance 
A) intellectual stimulation 
B) creativity 
C) motivation 
D) relevance

Question 10

A speaker whose audience is already familiar with a topic will have an easy time adapting the material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the best ways to become a productive thinking is to ____________________.

Audience members will recognize how the new information you are sharing is relevant to them.

If a speaker cannot physically perform the steps of a demonstration, he/she could _______________.

Which of these is true about creativity as it relates to the speech making process?

Which of the following is NOT a way to help define a word?

Process thinking occurs when we contemplate something from a variety of perspectives.

Narration method of informing should only be presented in the first person voice.

Each of the following is a way to address diverse learning styles EXCEPT ________________________.

If a speaker presents either entirely new information, or familiar information in a new way that piques curiosity and excites interest, then he/she is utilizing _______________.

A speaker whose audience is already familiar with a topic will have an easy time adapting the material.

Foundations of Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Listening

Determining and Appropriate Speech Goal

Adapting to Audiences

Topic Development

Organizing the Speech Body

The Introduction and Conclusion

Presentational Aids

Language and Oral Style

Delivery

Persuasive Messages

Persuasive Speaking

Ceremonial Speaking

Group Communication and Presentations

Filters

Exam 12: Informative Speaking

One of the best ways to become a productive thinking is to ____________________.

Audience members will recognize how the new information you are sharing is relevant to them.

If a speaker cannot physically perform the steps of a demonstration, he/she could _______________.

Which of these is true about creativity as it relates to the speech making process?

Which of the following is NOT a way to help define a word?

Process thinking occurs when we contemplate something from a variety of perspectives.

Narration method of informing should only be presented in the first person voice.

Each of the following is a way to address diverse learning styles EXCEPT ________________________.

If a speaker presents either entirely new information, or familiar information in a new way that piques curiosity and excites interest, then he/she is utilizing _______________.

A speaker whose audience is already familiar with a topic will have an easy time adapting the material.

Foundations of Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Listening

Determining and Appropriate Speech Goal

Adapting to Audiences

Topic Development

Organizing the Speech Body

The Introduction and Conclusion

Presentational Aids

Language and Oral Style

Delivery

Persuasive Messages

Persuasive Speaking

Ceremonial Speaking

Group Communication and Presentations

Filters