Question 1

Which of the following is an appropriate thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cell phones have transformed our social lives. 
B)  I want to talk about cell phone etiquette. 
C)  I want you all to avoid using cell phones while driving. 
D)  Why do we rely so much on cell phones? 
A)  Cell phones have transformed our social lives. 
B)  I want to talk about cell phone etiquette. 
C)  I want you all to avoid using cell phones while driving. 
D)  Why do we rely so much on cell phones?

Question 2

Identify the three basic parts of a speech, and describe two functions that should be performed in each part.

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. Beginning/Intr

Question 3

When creating a presentation outline, you should __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  duplicate your preparation outline on note cards 
B)  prepare written remarks to fill in any awkward pauses that occur when practicing 
C)  develop exact wording for your introduction and conclusion 
D)  write the speech entirely on note cards so you won't lose your place 
A)  duplicate your preparation outline on note cards 
B)  prepare written remarks to fill in any awkward pauses that occur when practicing 
C)  develop exact wording for your introduction and conclusion 
D)  write the speech entirely on note cards so you won't lose your place

Question 4

In a speech, pathos refers to the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional appeals in the speech 
B)  audience's judgments of the speaker's character 
C)  substance and structure of the speech's ideas 
D)  purpose and thesis of a speech 
A)  emotional appeals in the speech 
B)  audience's judgments of the speaker's character 
C)  substance and structure of the speech's ideas 
D)  purpose and thesis of a speech

Question 5

What are the two most important goals for any speech, and what are two ways of accomplishing each goal? Identify differences between the goals.

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. Create a clear

Question 6

Explain the typical reasons for speech anxiety and discuss the strategies for overcoming anxiety. What is an advantage of nervousness for speakers? Explain why the techniques for reducing speech anxiety are likely to be effective.

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. Reasons: the s

Question 7

What are the three parts of every speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethos, pathos, and logos 
B)  the introduction, the body, and the conclusion 
C)  the speaker, the speech, and the audience 
D)  the preparation, the presentation, and the feedback 
A)  ethos, pathos, and logos 
B)  the introduction, the body, and the conclusion 
C)  the speaker, the speech, and the audience 
D)  the preparation, the presentation, and the feedback

Question 8

Which statement is true regarding extemporaneous speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should practice your speech with the presentation outline until you can express your ideas naturally. 
B)  Because the speech requires careful preparation, no practice is necessary. 
C)  You should practice over and over until it sounds the same every time. 
D)  You should limit your practice to two or three times so the speech will sound fresh when you deliver it. 
A)  You should practice your speech with the presentation outline until you can express your ideas naturally. 
B)  Because the speech requires careful preparation, no practice is necessary. 
C)  You should practice over and over until it sounds the same every time. 
D)  You should limit your practice to two or three times so the speech will sound fresh when you deliver it.

Question 9

If you have a carefully prepared presentation outline, practicing your speech before delivering it is not necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which is good advice for overcoming speech anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on your nonverbal behaviors; each gesture should be considered and deliberate. 
B)  Think about the effect you want to have on your audience. 
C)  If you feel apprehensive, say so; the audience will know if you are faking it. 
D)  Skip past the introduction and get on to the "meat" of the speech as quickly as you can. 
A)  Focus on your nonverbal behaviors; each gesture should be considered and deliberate. 
B)  Think about the effect you want to have on your audience. 
C)  If you feel apprehensive, say so; the audience will know if you are faking it. 
D)  Skip past the introduction and get on to the "meat" of the speech as quickly as you can.

Question 11

__________ refers to the character attributed to a speaker by listeners on the basis of what the speaker says and does in the speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to the character attributed to...

Question 12

Keep your body relaxed and comfortable, and make a special effort not to "lock" your __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Keep your body relaxed and comfortable, and...

Question 13

When speaking to a diverse audience, it is best to use a variety of types of supporting material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"I'm going to talk about computers" is an appropriate thesis statement for an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are the two elements of a clear message?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethos and identification 
B)  introduction and conclusion 
C)  audience and occasion 
D)  purpose and thesis 
A)  ethos and identification 
B)  introduction and conclusion 
C)  audience and occasion 
D)  purpose and thesis

Question 16

__________ lend weight to the thesis by explaining, illustrating, or defending it.

Accepted Answer

Supporting

Question 17

Most successful speakers use the __________ mode of delivery, planning and organizing their ideas but not preparing the speech word for word.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most successful speakers use the __________ mode...

Question 18

Every speech has four parts: introduction, body, main ideas, and conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Miho begins her speech about Japan by saying, "Do you realize that in Tokyo, more than half a million people live in an area the size of the city of Huntington?" Which function of the introduction is she hoping to accomplish with these remarks?

Accepted Answer

A)  get the audience's attention 
B)  preview the development of her speech 
C)  create a clear message 
D)  state her thesis 
A)  get the audience's attention 
B)  preview the development of her speech 
C)  create a clear message 
D)  state her thesis

Question 20

The __________ outline is a thorough outline of your main ideas, stated in complete sentences, and the supporting material you plan to cover to support each main idea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ outline is a thorough outline...

Which of the following is an appropriate thesis statement?

Identify the three basic parts of a speech, and describe two functions that should be performed in each part.

When creating a presentation outline, you should __________.

In a speech, pathos refers to the __________.

What are the two most important goals for any speech, and what are two ways of accomplishing each goal? Identify differences between the goals.

Explain the typical reasons for speech anxiety and discuss the strategies for overcoming anxiety. What is an advantage of nervousness for speakers? Explain why the techniques for reducing speech anxiety are likely to be effective.

What are the three parts of every speech?

Which statement is true regarding extemporaneous speaking?

If you have a carefully prepared presentation outline, practicing your speech before delivering it is not necessary.

Which is good advice for overcoming speech anxiety?

__________ refers to the character attributed to a speaker by listeners on the basis of what the speaker says and does in the speech.

Keep your body relaxed and comfortable, and make a special effort not to "lock" your __________.

When speaking to a diverse audience, it is best to use a variety of types of supporting material.

"I'm going to talk about computers" is an appropriate thesis statement for an informative speech.

What are the two elements of a clear message?

__________ lend weight to the thesis by explaining, illustrating, or defending it.

Most successful speakers use the __________ mode of delivery, planning and organizing their ideas but not preparing the speech word for word.

Every speech has four parts: introduction, body, main ideas, and conclusion.

Miho begins her speech about Japan by saying, "Do you realize that in Tokyo, more than half a million people live in an area the size of the city of Huntington?" Which function of the introduction is she hoping to accomplish with these remarks?

The __________ outline is a thorough outline of your main ideas, stated in complete sentences, and the supporting material you plan to cover to support each main idea.

Welcome to Public Speaking

Presenting the Speech

Listening Critically

Analyzing Your Audience

Choosing a Topic and Developing a Strategy

Researching the Speech

Reasoning

Organizing the Speech: The Body

Organizing the Speech: Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions

Outlining the Speech

Achieving Style Through Language

Informing

Persuading

Speaking With Visual Aids

Occasions for Public Speaking

Filters

Exam 2: Your First Speech

Which of the following is an appropriate thesis statement?

Identify the three basic parts of a speech, and describe two functions that should be performed in each part.

When creating a presentation outline, you should __________.

In a speech, pathos refers to the __________.

What are the two most important goals for any speech, and what are two ways of accomplishing each goal? Identify differences between the goals.

Explain the typical reasons for speech anxiety and discuss the strategies for overcoming anxiety. What is an advantage of nervousness for speakers? Explain why the techniques for reducing speech anxiety are likely to be effective.

What are the three parts of every speech?

Which statement is true regarding extemporaneous speaking?

If you have a carefully prepared presentation outline, practicing your speech before delivering it is not necessary.

Which is good advice for overcoming speech anxiety?

__________ refers to the character attributed to a speaker by listeners on the basis of what the speaker says and does in the speech.

Keep your body relaxed and comfortable, and make a special effort not to "lock" your __________.

When speaking to a diverse audience, it is best to use a variety of types of supporting material.

"I'm going to talk about computers" is an appropriate thesis statement for an informative speech.

What are the two elements of a clear message?

__________ lend weight to the thesis by explaining, illustrating, or defending it.

Most successful speakers use the __________ mode of delivery, planning and organizing their ideas but not preparing the speech word for word.

Every speech has four parts: introduction, body, main ideas, and conclusion.

Miho begins her speech about Japan by saying, "Do you realize that in Tokyo, more than half a million people live in an area the size of the city of Huntington?" Which function of the introduction is she hoping to accomplish with these remarks?

The __________ outline is a thorough outline of your main ideas, stated in complete sentences, and the supporting material you plan to cover to support each main idea.

Welcome to Public Speaking

Presenting the Speech

Listening Critically

Analyzing Your Audience

Choosing a Topic and Developing a Strategy

Researching the Speech

Reasoning

Organizing the Speech: The Body

Organizing the Speech: Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions

Outlining the Speech

Achieving Style Through Language

Informing

Persuading

Speaking With Visual Aids

Occasions for Public Speaking

Filters