Question 1

Speeches to reinforce are directed to those who agree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a communication with the purpose to entertain?

Accepted Answer

A)  A funny TV commercial 
B)  A political convention 
C)  A soap opera 
D)  A eulogy 
E)  A documentary about American colonization 
A)  A funny TV commercial 
B)  A political convention 
C)  A soap opera 
D)  A eulogy 
E)  A documentary about American colonization C

Question 3

The central idea should cover multiple topics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A speaker must always have a clear purpose in mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a persuasion to reinforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  A pep rally and an appeal to give to charity 
B)  A debate and a testimony 
C)  A new product ad and a TV commercial 
D)  A symposium and a political speech 
E)  An amendment proposal 
A)  A pep rally and an appeal to give to charity 
B)  A debate and a testimony 
C)  A new product ad and a TV commercial 
D)  A symposium and a political speech 
E)  An amendment proposal

Question 6

Indicate what you should consider in selecting a subject

Accepted Answer

• Is the subject suited to my purpose?
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Question 7

Explain brainstorming and how it aids in selecting a topic.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming helps the speake

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  To inform 
B)  To explain a concept 
C)  To reinforce 
D)  To activate 
E)  To entertain 
A)  To inform 
B)  To explain a concept 
C)  To reinforce 
D)  To activate 
E)  To entertain

Question 9

Which element is NOT stressed in a speech to convince?

Accepted Answer

A)  Logical proof 
B)  Statistics 
C)  Comparison 
D)  Emotional appeals 
E)  Testimony 
A)  Logical proof 
B)  Statistics 
C)  Comparison 
D)  Emotional appeals 
E)  Testimony

Question 10

What can be gained by stating your central idea as a clear statement? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

• The central idea should be a

Question 11

A debate involves persuasion to convince.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For her speech, Teresa wants to show her audience how to take an effective snapshot. This is a speech to

Accepted Answer

A)  persuade. 
B)  convince. 
C)  actuate. 
D)  inform. 
E)  entertain. 
A)  persuade. 
B)  convince. 
C)  actuate. 
D)  inform. 
E)  entertain.

Question 13

Enthusiasm and passion are key factors to successful speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Persuasion to reinforce is directed to an audience that already agrees. Explain this.

Accepted Answer

• Persuasion to reinforce usua

Question 15

To activate means to put into action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The reading of a will is persuasion to convince.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Speeches to inform can

Accepted Answer

A)  clarify and demonstrate 
B)  argue and stimulate 
C)  report and convince 
D)  amuse and provoke curiosity 
E)  instigate and provide suspense 
A)  clarify and demonstrate 
B)  argue and stimulate 
C)  report and convince 
D)  amuse and provoke curiosity 
E)  instigate and provide suspense

Question 18

If you narrate a humorous experience from your life, you are presenting a speech to

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrate. 
B)  describe. 
C)  persuade. 
D)  entertain. 
E)  inform. 
A)  demonstrate. 
B)  describe. 
C)  persuade. 
D)  entertain. 
E)  inform.

Question 19

Specific purposes begin with the infinitive "to."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The term activate means to

Accepted Answer

A)  act out. 
B)  strengthen. 
C)  put into action. 
D)  invigorate. 
E)  stimulate. 
A)  act out. 
B)  strengthen. 
C)  put into action. 
D)  invigorate. 
E)  stimulate.

Speeches to reinforce are directed to those who agree.

Which of the following is an example of a communication with the purpose to entertain?

The central idea should cover multiple topics.

A speaker must always have a clear purpose in mind.

Which of the following is an example of a persuasion to reinforce?

Indicate what you should consider in selecting a subject

Explain brainstorming and how it aids in selecting a topic.

Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose?

Which element is NOT stressed in a speech to convince?

What can be gained by stating your central idea as a clear statement? Give an example.

A debate involves persuasion to convince.

For her speech, Teresa wants to show her audience how to take an effective snapshot. This is a speech to

Enthusiasm and passion are key factors to successful speaking.

Persuasion to reinforce is directed to an audience that already agrees. Explain this.

To activate means to put into action.

The reading of a will is persuasion to convince.

Speeches to inform can

If you narrate a humorous experience from your life, you are presenting a speech to

Specific purposes begin with the infinitive "to."

The term activate means to

Speech Communication

Audience Analysis

The Introduction and Conclusion

Gathering Supportive Material

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body of Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informing

Persuasion

Group Communication

Speaking Online

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Exam 3: Determine Your Purpose and Subject

Speeches to reinforce are directed to those who agree.

Which of the following is an example of a communication with the purpose to entertain?

The central idea should cover multiple topics.

A speaker must always have a clear purpose in mind.

Which of the following is an example of a persuasion to reinforce?

Indicate what you should consider in selecting a subject

Explain brainstorming and how it aids in selecting a topic.

Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose?

Which element is NOT stressed in a speech to convince?

What can be gained by stating your central idea as a clear statement? Give an example.

A debate involves persuasion to convince.

For her speech, Teresa wants to show her audience how to take an effective snapshot. This is a speech to

Enthusiasm and passion are key factors to successful speaking.

Persuasion to reinforce is directed to an audience that already agrees. Explain this.

To activate means to put into action.

The reading of a will is persuasion to convince.

Speeches to inform can

If you narrate a humorous experience from your life, you are presenting a speech to

Specific purposes begin with the infinitive "to."

The term activate means to

Speech Communication

Audience Analysis

The Introduction and Conclusion

Gathering Supportive Material

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body of Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informing

Persuasion

Group Communication

Speaking Online

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