Question 1

When you are acting as the moderator of a forum, you should NOT

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A)  assume that everyone knows the rules of a forum. 
B)  let the audience of the public presentation (e.g., symposium, panel) know that the forum will follow the presentation. 
C)  make sure everyone can hear questions or comments. If necessary, repeat them for the audience. 
D)  let the audience know when the forum will end. 
E)  make sure that a diversity of opinions and views get heard. 
A)  assume that everyone knows the rules of a forum. 
B)  let the audience of the public presentation (e.g., symposium, panel) know that the forum will follow the presentation. 
C)  make sure everyone can hear questions or comments. If necessary, repeat them for the audience. 
D)  let the audience know when the forum will end. 
E)  make sure that a diversity of opinions and views get heard.

Question 2

A statement taken from an ordinary individual is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lay testimony. 
B)  expert testimony. 
C)  an example. 
D)  an opinion. 
E)  a statistic. 
A)  lay testimony. 
B)  expert testimony. 
C)  an example. 
D)  an opinion. 
E)  a statistic.

Question 3

Some audience members may be required to be in attendance for your presentation. These audience members are called

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A)  required. 
B)  unnecessary. 
C)  audience. 
D)  necessary. 
E)  involuntary. 
A)  required. 
B)  unnecessary. 
C)  audience. 
D)  necessary. 
E)  involuntary.

Question 4

_____ is a speaker's choice of language.

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The answer of _____ is a speaker's choice of language....

Question 5

The type of body organization that examines the inherent parts of a topic is known as the _____ pattern of organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of body organization that examines...

Question 6

Which of the following is good use of a statistic so that the audience is not confused, and the statistic clearly makes a point?

Accepted Answer

A)  Light travels at about 186,000 miles per second. 
B)  At-test revealed a statistically significant difference of factor 4, with a.01 degree of confidence, showing that the salinity in brackish water is lower than in marine water. 
C)  The universe is now considered by scientists to be expanding at a rate of 2 light years of distance every half decade. 
D)  The Sun is 93,000,000 miles from Earth. That is the equivalent of 31,000 plane flights back and forth from New York to Los Angeles. 
E)  The average American's yearly income is.0001234879 percent of the national debt. 
A)  Light travels at about 186,000 miles per second. 
B)  At-test revealed a statistically significant difference of factor 4, with a.01 degree of confidence, showing that the salinity in brackish water is lower than in marine water. 
C)  The universe is now considered by scientists to be expanding at a rate of 2 light years of distance every half decade. 
D)  The Sun is 93,000,000 miles from Earth. That is the equivalent of 31,000 plane flights back and forth from New York to Los Angeles. 
E)  The average American's yearly income is.0001234879 percent of the national debt.

Question 7

On occasion you may be asked to give a _____ speech, such as to wrap up the year's events or "roast" a colleague at the annual company picnic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On occasion you may be asked to...

Question 8

More structured than the panel discussion, a(n) _____ is divided into segments where the discussants present uninterrupted speeches.

Accepted Answer

The answer of More structured than the panel discussion, a(n)...

Question 9

The purpose of a symposium is to freely interchange ideas between discussants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The three most important types of verbal supporting materials for a presentation are

Accepted Answer

A)  examples, testimonies, and jokes. 
B)  examples, ethos, and logos. 
C)  statistics, stories, and humor. 
D)  testimonies, humor, and scary stories. 
E)  examples, statistics, and testimonies. 
A)  examples, testimonies, and jokes. 
B)  examples, ethos, and logos. 
C)  statistics, stories, and humor. 
D)  testimonies, humor, and scary stories. 
E)  examples, statistics, and testimonies.

Question 11

The average college student can recognize 60,000 words and actually uses about 20,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an attention-getting device suggested in the text for use in an introduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  hard evidence 
B)  humor 
C)  story 
D)  rhetorical question 
E)  striking quotation 
A)  hard evidence 
B)  humor 
C)  story 
D)  rhetorical question 
E)  striking quotation

Question 13

Reading the notes of your speech over and over is better than practicing your speech out loud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sara is attempting to convince her sorority to try a new fundraising technique. Which of the following is the purpose of her speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  to inform 
B)  to connect 
C)  to persuade 
D)  to entertain 
E)  to educate 
A)  to inform 
B)  to connect 
C)  to persuade 
D)  to entertain 
E)  to educate

Question 15

The second step in an introduction is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  qualification step. 
B)  need step. 
C)  preview step. 
D)  thesis step. 
E)  orientation step. 
A)  qualification step. 
B)  need step. 
C)  preview step. 
D)  thesis step. 
E)  orientation step.

Question 16

_____ is a systematic approach to gathering as much information as possible about the audience for the purpose of tailoring your presentation to the information you uncover in that analysis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a systematic approach to gathering...

Question 17

Panelists should avoid disagreeing with each other during a panel group discussion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You have been selected to present a speech during a symposium that introduces new college students to the registration process at your university or college. Construct a presentation that employs the elements of a good introduction covered in the text.

Accepted Answer

Good morning everyone, and welcome to th

Question 19

Regarding the do's and don'ts of using visual aids, which of the following is a don't?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be sure that all equipment used to show visuals is working properly and be prepared if the equipment fails. 
B)  Make sure the visual is large enough to be seen by all. 
C)  Be prepared to give the presentation even if the equipment fails. 
D)  Practice with the visual before the presentation. 
E)  Move as quickly as possible through your slides or visuals. 
A)  Be sure that all equipment used to show visuals is working properly and be prepared if the equipment fails. 
B)  Make sure the visual is large enough to be seen by all. 
C)  Be prepared to give the presentation even if the equipment fails. 
D)  Practice with the visual before the presentation. 
E)  Move as quickly as possible through your slides or visuals.

Question 20

Statistics can bore an audience and should be avoided when giving a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When you are acting as the moderator of a forum, you should NOT

A statement taken from an ordinary individual is called

Some audience members may be required to be in attendance for your presentation. These audience members are called

_____ is a speaker's choice of language.

The type of body organization that examines the inherent parts of a topic is known as the _____ pattern of organization.

Which of the following is good use of a statistic so that the audience is not confused, and the statistic clearly makes a point?

On occasion you may be asked to give a _____ speech, such as to wrap up the year's events or "roast" a colleague at the annual company picnic.

More structured than the panel discussion, a(n) _____ is divided into segments where the discussants present uninterrupted speeches.

The purpose of a symposium is to freely interchange ideas between discussants.

The three most important types of verbal supporting materials for a presentation are

The average college student can recognize 60,000 words and actually uses about 20,000.

Which of the following is NOT an attention-getting device suggested in the text for use in an introduction?

Reading the notes of your speech over and over is better than practicing your speech out loud.

Sara is attempting to convince her sorority to try a new fundraising technique. Which of the following is the purpose of her speech?

The second step in an introduction is called a(n)

_____ is a systematic approach to gathering as much information as possible about the audience for the purpose of tailoring your presentation to the information you uncover in that analysis.

Panelists should avoid disagreeing with each other during a panel group discussion.

You have been selected to present a speech during a symposium that introduces new college students to the registration process at your university or college. Construct a presentation that employs the elements of a good introduction covered in the text.

Regarding the do's and don'ts of using visual aids, which of the following is a don't?

Statistics can bore an audience and should be avoided when giving a presentation.

Small Groups As the Heart of Society

Groups As Open Systems

Communication Principles for Group Members

Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages in a Group

Becoming a Group

Diversity in the Small Group

Creative and Critical Thinking in the Small Group

Group Problem-Solving Procedures

Managing Small Group Conflict Productively

Applying Leadership Principles

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Exam 11: Planning, Organizing, and Presenting Small Group Oral Presentations

When you are acting as the moderator of a forum, you should NOT

A statement taken from an ordinary individual is called

Some audience members may be required to be in attendance for your presentation. These audience members are called

_____ is a speaker's choice of language.

The type of body organization that examines the inherent parts of a topic is known as the _____ pattern of organization.

Which of the following is good use of a statistic so that the audience is not confused, and the statistic clearly makes a point?

On occasion you may be asked to give a _____ speech, such as to wrap up the year's events or "roast" a colleague at the annual company picnic.

More structured than the panel discussion, a(n) _____ is divided into segments where the discussants present uninterrupted speeches.

The purpose of a symposium is to freely interchange ideas between discussants.

The three most important types of verbal supporting materials for a presentation are

The average college student can recognize 60,000 words and actually uses about 20,000.

Which of the following is NOT an attention-getting device suggested in the text for use in an introduction?

Reading the notes of your speech over and over is better than practicing your speech out loud.

Sara is attempting to convince her sorority to try a new fundraising technique. Which of the following is the purpose of her speech?

The second step in an introduction is called a(n)

_____ is a systematic approach to gathering as much information as possible about the audience for the purpose of tailoring your presentation to the information you uncover in that analysis.

Panelists should avoid disagreeing with each other during a panel group discussion.

You have been selected to present a speech during a symposium that introduces new college students to the registration process at your university or college. Construct a presentation that employs the elements of a good introduction covered in the text.

Regarding the do's and don'ts of using visual aids, which of the following is a don't?

Statistics can bore an audience and should be avoided when giving a presentation.

Small Groups As the Heart of Society

Groups As Open Systems

Communication Principles for Group Members

Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages in a Group

Becoming a Group

Diversity in the Small Group

Creative and Critical Thinking in the Small Group

Group Problem-Solving Procedures

Managing Small Group Conflict Productively

Applying Leadership Principles

Filters