Question 1

You join an audience because you are curious about a speaker giving a speech in the local park. You have become a member of a

Accepted Answer

A)  concerned audience 
B)  committed audience 
C)  casual audience 
D)  complacent audience 
A)  concerned audience 
B)  committed audience 
C)  casual audience 
D)  complacent audience C

Question 2

A group affiliation is

Accepted Answer

A)  an example of a demographic factor to consider when conducting an audience analysis 
B)  an invariably accurate marker for determining the attitudes, beliefs, and values of an audience 
C)  a completely unreliable indicator of an audience's attitudes, beliefs, and values 
D)  None of the above 
A)  an example of a demographic factor to consider when conducting an audience analysis 
B)  an invariably accurate marker for determining the attitudes, beliefs, and values of an audience 
C)  a completely unreliable indicator of an audience's attitudes, beliefs, and values 
D)  None of the above A

Question 3

"All men are created equal" is an example of sexist language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Millennials and Gen-Zers have widely different views on a host of different topics, according to Pew Research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If you are asked to speak for 10 minutes at a luncheon meeting, it is appropriate for you to go 5 or 10 minutes beyond this.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Appropriateness of speech topics should follow which of these guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrow your topic to fit the time limit 
B)  Avoid topics on religion and politics 
C)  Choose only topics that inform listeners 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Narrow your topic to fit the time limit 
B)  Avoid topics on religion and politics 
C)  Choose only topics that inform listeners 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is a challenge faced by speakers presenting to a specific audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gaining and maintaining the attention of a committed audience 
B)  Audience members engaging in ambushing as members of a contrary audience 
C)  Motivating a concerned audience 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Gaining and maintaining the attention of a committed audience 
B)  Audience members engaging in ambushing as members of a contrary audience 
C)  Motivating a concerned audience 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

Likeability is

Accepted Answer

A)  a key element of speaker credibility 
B)  a key element of speaker identification with an audience 
C)  the same as stylistic similarity 
D)  All of the above 
A)  a key element of speaker credibility 
B)  a key element of speaker identification with an audience 
C)  the same as stylistic similarity 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

The appropriateness of a speech topic is largely audience-centered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An attitude is

Accepted Answer

A)  Gaining and maintaining the attention of a committed audience 
B)  Audience members engaging in ambushing as members of a contrary audience 
C)  Motivating a concerned audience 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Gaining and maintaining the attention of a committed audience 
B)  Audience members engaging in ambushing as members of a contrary audience 
C)  Motivating a concerned audience 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

Demographics to consider when analyzing an audience for a speech include

Accepted Answer

A)  age of audience members 
B)  gender makeup 
C)  ethnicity 
D)  all of the above 
A)  age of audience members 
B)  gender makeup 
C)  ethnicity 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Aristotle identified ethos as good sense, good moral character, and good speaking ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Storytelling promotes social cohesion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following should be considered when reflecting on gender as an audience composition factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid broad, simplistic stereotyping of the gender makeup of your audience 
B)  Include all audience members no matter the topic 
C)  Identify consequences that both men and women can relate to regardless of the perceived gender leaning of a topic 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Avoid broad, simplistic stereotyping of the gender makeup of your audience 
B)  Include all audience members no matter the topic 
C)  Identify consequences that both men and women can relate to regardless of the perceived gender leaning of a topic 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is a productive way to explore potential speech topics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorm topics 
B)  Meditate, hoping to find inspiration 
C)  Hope a topic comes to you the night before the speech 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Brainstorm topics 
B)  Meditate, hoping to find inspiration 
C)  Hope a topic comes to you the night before the speech 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

An attitude is

Accepted Answer

A)  Just another name for a belief 
B)  A learned predisposition to make a judgment about some attitude object 
C)  What a person thinks is true or probable 
D)  A value 
A)  Just another name for a belief 
B)  A learned predisposition to make a judgment about some attitude object 
C)  What a person thinks is true or probable 
D)  A value

Question 17

Your primary consideration when addressing a casual audience is to connect with listeners immediately and create curiosity and interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

While listening to a speaker argue a position on a controversial topic, you look for weaknesses in the speaker's arguments and prepare to pounce on perceived mistakes in the facts presented by the speaker. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  being a member of a committed audience 
B)  being a member of a concerned audience 
C)  engaging in the poor listening practice called ambushing 
D)  all of the above 
A)  being a member of a committed audience 
B)  being a member of a concerned audience 
C)  engaging in the poor listening practice called ambushing 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

A speaker can never be overly dynamic. Dynamism is what you hope for in every speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some topics are poorly suited to a specific speaker and shouldn't be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

You join an audience because you are curious about a speaker giving a speech in the local park. You have become a member of a

A group affiliation is

"All men are created equal" is an example of sexist language.

Millennials and Gen-Zers have widely different views on a host of different topics, according to Pew Research.

If you are asked to speak for 10 minutes at a luncheon meeting, it is appropriate for you to go 5 or 10 minutes beyond this.

Appropriateness of speech topics should follow which of these guidelines?

Which of the following is a challenge faced by speakers presenting to a specific audience?

Likeability is

The appropriateness of a speech topic is largely audience-centered.

An attitude is

Demographics to consider when analyzing an audience for a speech include

Aristotle identified ethos as good sense, good moral character, and good speaking ability.

Storytelling promotes social cohesion.

Which of the following should be considered when reflecting on gender as an audience composition factor?

Which of the following is a productive way to explore potential speech topics?

An attitude is

Your primary consideration when addressing a casual audience is to connect with listeners immediately and create curiosity and interest.

While listening to a speaker argue a position on a controversial topic, you look for weaknesses in the speaker's arguments and prepare to pounce on perceived mistakes in the facts presented by the speaker. This is an example of

A speaker can never be overly dynamic. Dynamism is what you hope for in every speech.

Some topics are poorly suited to a specific speaker and shouldn't be used.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

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Exam 3: Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

You join an audience because you are curious about a speaker giving a speech in the local park. You have become a member of a

A group affiliation is

"All men are created equal" is an example of sexist language.

Millennials and Gen-Zers have widely different views on a host of different topics, according to Pew Research.

If you are asked to speak for 10 minutes at a luncheon meeting, it is appropriate for you to go 5 or 10 minutes beyond this.

Appropriateness of speech topics should follow which of these guidelines?

Which of the following is a challenge faced by speakers presenting to a specific audience?

Likeability is

The appropriateness of a speech topic is largely audience-centered.

An attitude is

Demographics to consider when analyzing an audience for a speech include

Aristotle identified ethos as good sense, good moral character, and good speaking ability.

Storytelling promotes social cohesion.

Which of the following should be considered when reflecting on gender as an audience composition factor?

Which of the following is a productive way to explore potential speech topics?

An attitude is

Your primary consideration when addressing a casual audience is to connect with listeners immediately and create curiosity and interest.

While listening to a speaker argue a position on a controversial topic, you look for weaknesses in the speaker's arguments and prepare to pounce on perceived mistakes in the facts presented by the speaker. This is an example of

A speaker can never be overly dynamic. Dynamism is what you hope for in every speech.

Some topics are poorly suited to a specific speaker and shouldn't be used.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

Filters