Exam 11: Selecting Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience

Before giving a speech to an organization, it is a good idea to review their online website and social media pages.

When giving a presentation, it is important to establish your credibility quickly.

A speaker who uses humor during a serious event and offends the audience most likely failed to effectively consider the occasion.

The ______, or the reason for or the event at which you are speaking, will help you decide on the topic, tone, and length of the presentation, or the style you choose.

In a(n) ______ presentation, you explain a process or concept, describe an event or idea, or demonstrate how to do something.

The general subject of a presentation is referred to as the ______.

The statement, "I would never vote for that guy. Just look at his bad haircut!" is an example of which common fallacy of logic and reason?

The ______ consist(s) of the size of the audience, the environment, and the occasion.

The last sentence should signal the presentation is finished, with phrases such as, "I'm done," or, "That's all I have to say."

Seeking out a(n) ______ is one method you may use for conducting an audience analysis.

The key to evaluating your sources is to analyze the information, the author, and the publisher.

______ refers to the credibility and ethical appeal of your presentation.

Many times, the speaker will not be able to control the ______ and will have to make adjustments to suit the location.

Which information must be credited when included in an assignment or speech?

Describe the four types of plagiarism discussed in the textbook.

A speaker should demonstrate the importance of the topic in the ______ of the speech.

In the introduction to a presentation, the ______ introduces your topic and provides the general purpose of your presentation.