Question 1

According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010, the United States is getting more racially and ethnically diverse, as well as much older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Audience demographics can also be called

Accepted Answer

A)  personal traits. 
B)  audience identities. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  generalizations. 
A)  personal traits. 
B)  audience identities. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  generalizations.

Question 3

The first step in audience and situation analysis should be to ask friends, relatives, peers, and others about their insights into your speech topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Low-uncertainty cultures are tolerant of the unusual, new ideas, and other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Those things a person accepts as plausible based on interpretation and judgment are called

Accepted Answer

A)  social traits. 
B)  principles. 
C)  norms. 
D)  beliefs. 
A)  social traits. 
B)  principles. 
C)  norms. 
D)  beliefs.

Question 6

Give an example of a belief, a value, and an attitude that you hold, making sure to label each one.

Accepted Answer

Belief: I believe in the power of hard w

Question 7

According to Littlejohn and Foss, at what point has a speaker achieved effective negotiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  when she has eliminated audience egocentrism 
B)  when she has overcome all environmental barriers 
C)  when the audience understands her and feels respected 
D)  when she has conformed to the attitudes, beliefs, and values of the audience 
A)  when she has eliminated audience egocentrism 
B)  when she has overcome all environmental barriers 
C)  when the audience understands her and feels respected 
D)  when she has conformed to the attitudes, beliefs, and values of the audience

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing an effective survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use more open-ended than closed-ended questions. 
B)  Ask necessary demographic questions. 
C)  Use neutral responses. 
D)  Ask only one thing in each question. 
A)  Use more open-ended than closed-ended questions. 
B)  Ask necessary demographic questions. 
C)  Use neutral responses. 
D)  Ask only one thing in each question.

Question 9

Give examples of speech topics that would attempt to tap into the need for (1) safety, (2) social needs, and (3) self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

1) Safety: 
- The importance of self-def

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an example of external noise?

Accepted Answer

A)  being distracted by the uncomfortable seats 
B)  being distracted by your fear of crowds 
C)  being distracted by a bee flying around the room 
D)  getting confused by the speaker's use of jargon 
A)  being distracted by the uncomfortable seats 
B)  being distracted by your fear of crowds 
C)  being distracted by a bee flying around the room 
D)  getting confused by the speaker's use of jargon

Question 11

Which of the following is an open-ended question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do you like algebra? 
B)  Why did you choose to attend college here? 
C)  What is your major? 
D)  How much is your tuition? 
A)  Do you like algebra? 
B)  Why did you choose to attend college here? 
C)  What is your major? 
D)  How much is your tuition?

Question 12

Give an example of a psychological barrier you have faced while trying to listen to a speaker.

Accepted Answer

A psychological barrier I have faced whi

Question 13

Jason had a difficult time focusing on Jackie's speech because he was hungry and tired. He was affected by___________ barriers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jason had a difficult time focusing on...

Question 14

What does it mean for a speaker to be mindful?

Accepted Answer

Being aware of and paying atte

Question 15

Neil was born in 1942. Which of the following characteristics would likely NOT apply to Neil based upon the generational trends outlined in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  He has a high degree of formal education. 
B)  He has only been married once. 
C)  He tends to "save for a rainy day." 
D)  He is not easily persuaded. 
A)  He has a high degree of formal education. 
B)  He has only been married once. 
C)  He tends to "save for a rainy day." 
D)  He is not easily persuaded.

Question 16

According to Maslow, our most basic needs are

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  emotional. 
A)  physiological. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  emotional.

Question 17

Joe was born in 1984. Which of the following characteristics would NOT apply to Joe based upon the generational trends outlined in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is practical. 
B)  He is concerned about his personal safety. 
C)  He is heavily influenced by friends and media. 
D)  He is very political. 
A)  He is practical. 
B)  He is concerned about his personal safety. 
C)  He is heavily influenced by friends and media. 
D)  He is very political.

Question 18

___________cultures emphasize time and are concerned with short-term results.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________cultures emphasize time and are concerned with...

Question 19

The United States is going to get even more diverse in the coming years. Explain how a speaker should view this diversity in order to be effective.

Accepted Answer

As a speaker, it is important to view th

Question 20

What does Maslow's hierarchy of needs attempt to explain?

Accepted Answer

It shows how people are motiva

According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010, the United States is getting more racially and ethnically diverse, as well as much older.

Audience demographics can also be called

The first step in audience and situation analysis should be to ask friends, relatives, peers, and others about their insights into your speech topic.

Low-uncertainty cultures are tolerant of the unusual, new ideas, and other people.

Those things a person accepts as plausible based on interpretation and judgment are called

Give an example of a belief, a value, and an attitude that you hold, making sure to label each one.

According to Littlejohn and Foss, at what point has a speaker achieved effective negotiation?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing an effective survey?

Give examples of speech topics that would attempt to tap into the need for (1) safety, (2) social needs, and (3) self-esteem.

Which of the following is NOT an example of external noise?

Which of the following is an open-ended question?

Give an example of a psychological barrier you have faced while trying to listen to a speaker.

Jason had a difficult time focusing on Jackie's speech because he was hungry and tired. He was affected by___________ barriers.

What does it mean for a speaker to be mindful?

Neil was born in 1942. Which of the following characteristics would likely NOT apply to Neil based upon the generational trends outlined in the text?

According to Maslow, our most basic needs are

Joe was born in 1984. Which of the following characteristics would NOT apply to Joe based upon the generational trends outlined in the text?

___________cultures emphasize time and are concerned with short-term results.

The United States is going to get even more diverse in the coming years. Explain how a speaker should view this diversity in order to be effective.

What does Maslow's hierarchy of needs attempt to explain?

Overview of Public Speaking

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters

Exam 2: Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010, the United States is getting more racially and ethnically diverse, as well as much older.

Audience demographics can also be called

The first step in audience and situation analysis should be to ask friends, relatives, peers, and others about their insights into your speech topic.

Low-uncertainty cultures are tolerant of the unusual, new ideas, and other people.

Those things a person accepts as plausible based on interpretation and judgment are called

Give an example of a belief, a value, and an attitude that you hold, making sure to label each one.

According to Littlejohn and Foss, at what point has a speaker achieved effective negotiation?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing an effective survey?

Give examples of speech topics that would attempt to tap into the need for (1) safety, (2) social needs, and (3) self-esteem.

Which of the following is NOT an example of external noise?

Which of the following is an open-ended question?

Give an example of a psychological barrier you have faced while trying to listen to a speaker.

Jason had a difficult time focusing on Jackie's speech because he was hungry and tired. He was affected by___________ barriers.

What does it mean for a speaker to be mindful?

Neil was born in 1942. Which of the following characteristics would likely NOT apply to Neil based upon the generational trends outlined in the text?

According to Maslow, our most basic needs are

Joe was born in 1984. Which of the following characteristics would NOT apply to Joe based upon the generational trends outlined in the text?

___________cultures emphasize time and are concerned with short-term results.

The United States is going to get even more diverse in the coming years. Explain how a speaker should view this diversity in order to be effective.

What does Maslow's hierarchy of needs attempt to explain?

Overview of Public Speaking

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters