Question 1

A heterogeneous audience is one whose members are similar in characteristics, attitudes, values, and knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

How would it benefit us as speakers to understand our own values, beliefs, and attitudes?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: As these factors shape how we view the world, they will impact how and what we talk about. Understand how we view issues, why we view them that way, and how that impacts our speeches can help us better understand our audiences' potential responses.

Question 3

A ______ profile is a composite of characteristics including age; gender; educational level; racial, ethnic, or cultural ties; group affiliations; and socioeconomic background.

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic 
B)  infographic 
C)  stereotypical 
D)  detail 
A)  demographic 
B)  infographic 
C)  stereotypical 
D)  detail A

Question 4

Which of the following is untrue regarding how the audience perceives you?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to believe you if they think you are credible. 
B)  What they think of you can change how they accept your message. 
C)  If they believe you are credible, they are more likely to pay attention. 
D)  You cannot gain credibility in your speech, you either have it beforehand or you don't. 
A)  They are more likely to believe you if they think you are credible. 
B)  What they think of you can change how they accept your message. 
C)  If they believe you are credible, they are more likely to pay attention. 
D)  You cannot gain credibility in your speech, you either have it beforehand or you don't.

Question 5

How can a speaker research audience attitude? Give some examples.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: The libra

Question 6

Our ______ are the standards by which we judge what is right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  values 
B)  beliefs 
C)  attitudes 
D)  ethics 
A)  values 
B)  beliefs 
C)  attitudes 
D)  ethics

Question 7

To penetrate the invisible shield they use to protect themselves from information irrelevance, relate your ideas to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  their values 
B)  their beliefs 
C)  their needs 
D)  all of these 
A)  their values 
B)  their beliefs 
C)  their needs 
D)  all of these

Question 8

A heterogeneous audience is one whose members are similar in age, have similar characteristics, attitudes, values, and knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A speaker should use a two-sided presentation if they have a ______ knowledgeable audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A speaker should use a two-sided presentation...

Question 10

Audience members will often filter out the information that they deem less important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ______ serves as the speaker's compass or guide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ serves as the speaker's compass...

Question 12

Audience size and formality are directly related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The self-centered speaker is motivated by an understanding of receivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following are examples of identity affiliations?

Accepted Answer

A)  social groups 
B)  political groups 
C)  civil groups 
D)  all of these are identity affiliations 
A)  social groups 
B)  political groups 
C)  civil groups 
D)  all of these are identity affiliations

Question 15

How do men and women speak and hear language differently?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: According

Question 16

A wealthy audience might not appreciate what it means to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  be a good speaker 
B)  grow up in poverty 
C)  be a good listener 
D)  speak about wealth 
A)  be a good speaker 
B)  grow up in poverty 
C)  be a good listener 
D)  speak about wealth

Question 17

What are closed-ended questions?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Closed-en

Question 18

The audience serves as the speaker's compass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Audience members will often filter out the information that they deem ______ important.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Audience members will often filter out the...

Question 20

Why would it change a speech on college life if you were speaking to students as opposed to parents?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Parents a

Exam 4: Analyzing and Adapting to the Audience

A heterogeneous audience is one whose members are similar in characteristics, attitudes, values, and knowledge.

How would it benefit us as speakers to understand our own values, beliefs, and attitudes?

A ______ profile is a composite of characteristics including age; gender; educational level; racial, ethnic, or cultural ties; group affiliations; and socioeconomic background.

Which of the following is untrue regarding how the audience perceives you?

How can a speaker research audience attitude? Give some examples.

Our ______ are the standards by which we judge what is right or wrong.

To penetrate the invisible shield they use to protect themselves from information irrelevance, relate your ideas to which of the following?

A heterogeneous audience is one whose members are similar in age, have similar characteristics, attitudes, values, and knowledge.

A speaker should use a two-sided presentation if they have a ______ knowledgeable audience.

Audience members will often filter out the information that they deem less important.

The ______ serves as the speaker's compass or guide.

Audience size and formality are directly related.

The self-centered speaker is motivated by an understanding of receivers.

Which of the following are examples of identity affiliations?

How do men and women speak and hear language differently?

A wealthy audience might not appreciate what it means to ______.

What are closed-ended questions?

The audience serves as the speaker's compass.

Audience members will often filter out the information that they deem ______ important.

Why would it change a speech on college life if you were speaking to students as opposed to parents?

Building Confidence and Your First Speech

Public Speaking in a Global World: Inclusion, Ethics, and Critical Thinking

Listening Critically

Selecting a Topic and Purpose

Finding and Evaluating Research

Integrating Support

Organizing the Main Points of Your Speech

Outlining Your Speech

Beginning and Ending Your Speech

Wording the Speech

Delivery Modes and Practice

Delivering Your Speech: Nonverbal Messages Matter

Using Presentation Aids

Speak to Inform

Prepare to Persuade

Methods of Persuasion

Planning and Presenting in Small Groups

Special Occasion Speeches

Business and Professional Speaking

Storytelling

Speaking Across College Courses

Presenting Online

Answering Questions

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