Exam 10: Preparing and Presenting Public Speeches

When the speaker says, "I'm going to discuss with you five reasons why my opponent's plan is dangerous and ill-considered," the speaker is using which of the following?

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Question 21

One way to adapt to an audience from a local business is to spend some time with employees and to read official publications.

(True/False)

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Question 22

In extemporaneous delivery, the speech is completely thought out ahead of time but specific wording is selected during delivery.

(True/False)

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Question 23

The kind of delivery most favored in beginning public speaking classes is the manuscript style.

(True/False)

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Question 24

Which is true of the effective use of visual aids?

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Question 25

Which is NOT a function of an introduction?

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Question 26

"What would you do if you were suddenly to find yourself homeless? How would your life be changed? What would you do in order to survive? Most of us have never had to confront these questions, but many Americans have…" This introduction is an example of the use of

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Question 27

In the motivated sequence, the last step is action.

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Question 28

The President is addressing the United Nations on a major policy change to a controversial and complex problem. Which of the following styles would be the most appropriate for her to use?

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Question 29

A speaker is trying to persuade college students to begin making investments for their future. It begins with a startling statement about inflation, goes on show the unfortunate results of relying on one's salary or on social security, offers an investment plan that will alleviate the problem, visualizes what will happen to those who follow the plan, and asks students to start saving immediately. The speaker is using which organizational pattern?

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Question 30

Most audience members listen more closely in the middle of a speech rather than at the beginning or at the end.

(True/False)

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Question 31

When the mayor brings up a new proposal at a city council meeting, John stands up and, on the spur of the moment, rebuts the mayor's proposal. John is using what kind of delivery?

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Question 32

What are sources a speaker could go to for information about an unfamiliar audience?

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Question 33

Transitions act to move the audience from one idea to the next.

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Question 34

"So far I've proved to you that my opponent's plan will not work and that it will cost a great deal" is an example of a

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Question 35

The thesis of a speech generally comes in the conclusion of the speech.

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Question 36

Ingratiation means criticizing and challenging audience members.

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Question 37

You want people to vote for you for some office. How could you use the motivated sequence to get people to vote for you? Name each part of the sequence and give an example of how it would be used.

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Question 38

It is important to avoid previews in the body of the speech because they bore an audience and diminish suspense.

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Question 39

A demographic analysis gathers information about the

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When the speaker says, "I'm going to discuss with you five reasons why my opponent's plan is dangerous and ill-considered," the speaker is using which of the following?

One way to adapt to an audience from a local business is to spend some time with employees and to read official publications.

In extemporaneous delivery, the speech is completely thought out ahead of time but specific wording is selected during delivery.

The kind of delivery most favored in beginning public speaking classes is the manuscript style.

Which is true of the effective use of visual aids?

Which is NOT a function of an introduction?

"What would you do if you were suddenly to find yourself homeless? How would your life be changed? What would you do in order to survive? Most of us have never had to confront these questions, but many Americans have…" This introduction is an example of the use of

In the motivated sequence, the last step is action.

The President is addressing the United Nations on a major policy change to a controversial and complex problem. Which of the following styles would be the most appropriate for her to use?

Most audience members listen more closely in the middle of a speech rather than at the beginning or at the end.

When the mayor brings up a new proposal at a city council meeting, John stands up and, on the spur of the moment, rebuts the mayor's proposal. John is using what kind of delivery?

What are sources a speaker could go to for information about an unfamiliar audience?

Transitions act to move the audience from one idea to the next.

"So far I've proved to you that my opponent's plan will not work and that it will cost a great deal" is an example of a

The thesis of a speech generally comes in the conclusion of the speech.

Ingratiation means criticizing and challenging audience members.

You want people to vote for you for some office. How could you use the motivated sequence to get people to vote for you? Name each part of the sequence and give an example of how it would be used.

It is important to avoid previews in the body of the speech because they bore an audience and diminish suspense.

A demographic analysis gathers information about the

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Decoding Messages: Listening and Perception

Encoding Messages: Spoken Language

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