Question 1

All of the following are guidelines for outlining your speech EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  use italics for your main points. 
B)  use Roman numerals to indicate your major ideas. 
C)  use capital letters for supporting points. 
D)  use Arabic numerals if you need to subdivide your ideas further. 
A)  use italics for your main points. 
B)  use Roman numerals to indicate your major ideas. 
C)  use capital letters for supporting points. 
D)  use Arabic numerals if you need to subdivide your ideas further.

Question 2

A speech that is designed to teach, define, illustrate, clarify, or elaborate on a topic reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  an explanatory speech purpose. 
B)  an entertainment speech purpose. 
C)  a persuasive speech purpose. 
D)  an informative speech purpose. 
A)  an explanatory speech purpose. 
B)  an entertainment speech purpose. 
C)  a persuasive speech purpose. 
D)  an informative speech purpose.

Question 3

Introductions and conclusions should be prepared before you have organized the body of your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The three major divisions of a speech are

Accepted Answer

A)  the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. 
B)  the introduction, the preview, and the main points. 
C)  the introduction, the body, and transitions. 
D)  the introduction, the conclusion, and the delivery. 
A)  the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. 
B)  the introduction, the preview, and the main points. 
C)  the introduction, the body, and transitions. 
D)  the introduction, the conclusion, and the delivery.

Question 5

Wanda, who is engaged, was excited about her informative speech for her freshman-level public speaking class because she liked her

Accepted Answer

A)  She didn't have enough research and statistics in the speech to make it interesting. 
B)  She was speaker-centered rather than audience-centered in her topic selection. 
C)  She confused the roles of speaker and listener. 
D)  She violated several ethical principles of public speaking. 
A)  She didn't have enough research and statistics in the speech to make it interesting. 
B)  She was speaker-centered rather than audience-centered in her topic selection. 
C)  She confused the roles of speaker and listener. 
D)  She violated several ethical principles of public speaking.

Question 6

The three types of general purposes for giving speeches are

Accepted Answer

A)  to entertain, to introduce, and to inform. 
B)  to entertain, to inform, and to persuade. 
C)  to persuade, to convince, and to move to action. 
D)  to inform, to demonstrate, and to persuade. 
A)  to entertain, to introduce, and to inform. 
B)  to entertain, to inform, and to persuade. 
C)  to persuade, to convince, and to move to action. 
D)  to inform, to demonstrate, and to persuade.

Question 7

Chantal had a speech to prepare for her public speaking class. She started by selecting a topic and doing her research, and then she sat down to draft the speech. She wrote out the introduction first, thenwrote a version of the intro that she would use as a conclusion. Then she outlined the main points of the body of the speech. Based upon the guidelines provided in the text, is this the correct way to organize a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes; your text says to draft an introduction first, since it's the first thing you'll say in the speech; then draft the body, followed by the conclusion. 
B)  No; your text suggests drafting the conclusion first, then the intro, then the body, because conclusions usually don't get enough attention if you work on them last. 
C)  No; your text suggests starting with the body of the speech first, then going back and drafting the intro. 
D)  Yes; your text does not suggest any particular order for drafting the three sections of a speech but rather recommends that speakers choose their own preferred method. 
A)  Yes; your text says to draft an introduction first, since it's the first thing you'll say in the speech; then draft the body, followed by the conclusion. 
B)  No; your text suggests drafting the conclusion first, then the intro, then the body, because conclusions usually don't get enough attention if you work on them last. 
C)  No; your text suggests starting with the body of the speech first, then going back and drafting the intro. 
D)  Yes; your text does not suggest any particular order for drafting the three sections of a speech but rather recommends that speakers choose their own preferred method.

Question 8

The primary purpose of an introduction is to

Accepted Answer

A)  make the audience laugh. 
B)  tell what all of your sources are. 
C)  move your audience to action. 
D)  get the audience's attention. 
A)  make the audience laugh. 
B)  tell what all of your sources are. 
C)  move your audience to action. 
D)  get the audience's attention.

Question 9

According to the text, what is the BEST way to rehearse your speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  aloud, but seated and with your eyes closed so as to reduce anxiety 
B)  in your head rather than aloud, to maximize your spontaneity when you give the speech 
C)  aloud, standing just as you will when you deliver the speech to your audience 
D)  alone, in a room where you are most comfortable 
A)  aloud, but seated and with your eyes closed so as to reduce anxiety 
B)  in your head rather than aloud, to maximize your spontaneity when you give the speech 
C)  aloud, standing just as you will when you deliver the speech to your audience 
D)  alone, in a room where you are most comfortable

Question 10

When selecting and narrowing your speech topic, you should ask yourself the question, "What are my interests, talents, and experiences?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following are guidelines for outlining your speech EXCEPT

A speech that is designed to teach, define, illustrate, clarify, or elaborate on a topic reflects

Introductions and conclusions should be prepared before you have organized the body of your speech.

The three major divisions of a speech are

Wanda, who is engaged, was excited about her informative speech for her freshman-level public speaking class because she liked her

The three types of general purposes for giving speeches are

The primary purpose of an introduction is to

According to the text, what is the BEST way to rehearse your speech?

When selecting and narrowing your speech topic, you should ask yourself the question, "What are my interests, talents, and experiences?"

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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Exam 3: Presenting Your First Speech

All of the following are guidelines for outlining your speech EXCEPT

A speech that is designed to teach, define, illustrate, clarify, or elaborate on a topic reflects

Introductions and conclusions should be prepared before you have organized the body of your speech.

The three major divisions of a speech are

Wanda, who is engaged, was excited about her informative speech for her freshman-level public speaking class because she liked her

The three types of general purposes for giving speeches are

The primary purpose of an introduction is to

According to the text, what is the BEST way to rehearse your speech?

When selecting and narrowing your speech topic, you should ask yourself the question, "What are my interests, talents, and experiences?"

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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