Question 1

The specific purpose is stated as part of the introduction to your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

When choosing a speech topic, you should consider

Accepted Answer

A)  your audience, yourself, and the occasion. 
B)  your audience and potential future audiences. 
C)  only yourself and your personal interests. 
D)  your instructor and which topic would get you the highest grade. 
A)  your audience, yourself, and the occasion. 
B)  your audience and potential future audiences. 
C)  only yourself and your personal interests. 
D)  your instructor and which topic would get you the highest grade. A

Question 3

It is BEST to only consider the audience, rather than your own personal experience, when selecting a topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Adam saw a television program last night which gave him a topic idea for an upcoming speech. Is this ethically appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  No; using televised information for your speech topic is a form of plagiarism. 
B)  No; most topics discussed on talk shows are inappropriate speech material. 
C)  Yes; getting ideas from television programs is an option suggested in the text. 
D)  Yes, but you have to address the topic the same way the talk show did. 
A)  No; using televised information for your speech topic is a form of plagiarism. 
B)  No; most topics discussed on talk shows are inappropriate speech material. 
C)  Yes; getting ideas from television programs is an option suggested in the text. 
D)  Yes, but you have to address the topic the same way the talk show did.

Question 5

Malcolm is troubled by his attempts to find a topic for his persuasive speaking assignment. After thumbing through magazines and books to find a topic, Malcolm still can't come up with any decent ideas.Whenhe thinks of something, he immediately dismisses it saying, "That's a lousy topic; the audience will be bored." What technique should Malcolm utilize in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  logical divisions 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  categorical development 
D)  piggybacking 
A)  logical divisions 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  categorical development 
D)  piggybacking

Question 6

It's NOT a good idea to watch television or read books and magazines in search of a speech topic. Using these as a source of topics is a form of plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When wording the statement of your ________, use verbs that refer to observable or measurable behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  general purpose 
B)  central idea 
C)  specific purpose 
D)  blueprint 
A)  general purpose 
B)  central idea 
C)  specific purpose 
D)  blueprint

Question 8

An informative speech has been assigned, so Angel starts to worry about what he can possibly present to his class. That night he takes out a blank sheet of paper and just starts writing down every possibleidea for a speech topic that he can think of. What is Angel doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  brainstorming 
B)  procrastinating 
C)  topic narrowing 
D)  searching 
A)  brainstorming 
B)  procrastinating 
C)  topic narrowing 
D)  searching

Question 9

With a general purpose of "to inform," a speaker offers information to change or reinforce an audience's convictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _____ of virtually any speech will be either to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.

Accepted Answer

A)  general purpose 
B)  blueprint 
C)  central idea 
D)  specific purpose 
A)  general purpose 
B)  blueprint 
C)  central idea 
D)  specific purpose

Question 11

A properly worded central idea or thesis statement should

Accepted Answer

A)  be a single sentence summarizing your speech. 
B)  be a paragraph, if necessary. 
C)  tell your audience what to do. 
D)  be a logical division of your specific purpose. 
A)  be a single sentence summarizing your speech. 
B)  be a paragraph, if necessary. 
C)  tell your audience what to do. 
D)  be a logical division of your specific purpose.

Question 12

Many times, something you read when scanning a Web directory like Yahoo can generate a great idea for a speech topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Searching for logical divisions in a subject is a strategy for

Accepted Answer

A)  determining your general purpose. 
B)  determining your main ideas. 
C)  determining your specific purpose. 
D)  determining your blueprint. 
A)  determining your general purpose. 
B)  determining your main ideas. 
C)  determining your specific purpose. 
D)  determining your blueprint.

Question 14

When combined with a central idea, a preview statement can form a "blueprint" of a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Acentral idea can be worded as a phrase or a question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When selecting a speech topic, the audience is an equally important factor as the interests or knowledge of the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When starting with a broad speech topic such as "basketball," it is necessary to narrow it down because

Accepted Answer

A)  speeches on sports-related topics should be much briefer. 
B)  your audience may get bored with the topic unless they are interested in sports. 
C)  it will require less time to research. 
D)  it needs to fit within the time limits of your speech. 
A)  speeches on sports-related topics should be much briefer. 
B)  your audience may get bored with the topic unless they are interested in sports. 
C)  it will require less time to research. 
D)  it needs to fit within the time limits of your speech.

Question 18

Your brain is fried, and you just cannot come up with a creative topic for an assigned speech. As a last resort, you fire up your computer and search the Web looking for something to spark your interest.Isthis advisable, according to your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  No; Web sources offer unreliable material, which doesn't make for a good topic. 
B)  Yes, but topics generated from Web sources take much longer to develop than others. 
C)  Yes; scanning Web directories may be an effective strategy to find a speech topic. 
D)  No; it is a form of plagiarism when you poach speech topics from sites on the Web. 
A)  No; Web sources offer unreliable material, which doesn't make for a good topic. 
B)  Yes, but topics generated from Web sources take much longer to develop than others. 
C)  Yes; scanning Web directories may be an effective strategy to find a speech topic. 
D)  No; it is a form of plagiarism when you poach speech topics from sites on the Web.

Question 19

Brainstorming involves dividing your central idea into logical divisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What technique in selecting a speech topic will BEST motivate both your research and delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  choosing a topic of interest to you 
B)  choosing a topic of interest to the audience 
C)  choosing a topic no one else is using 
D)  choosing a simple, easy to research topic 
A)  choosing a topic of interest to you 
B)  choosing a topic of interest to the audience 
C)  choosing a topic no one else is using 
D)  choosing a simple, easy to research topic

Exam 8: Developing Your Speech

The specific purpose is stated as part of the introduction to your speech.

When choosing a speech topic, you should consider

It is BEST to only consider the audience, rather than your own personal experience, when selecting a topic.

Adam saw a television program last night which gave him a topic idea for an upcoming speech. Is this ethically appropriate?

It's NOT a good idea to watch television or read books and magazines in search of a speech topic. Using these as a source of topics is a form of plagiarism.

When wording the statement of your ________, use verbs that refer to observable or measurable behavior.

An informative speech has been assigned, so Angel starts to worry about what he can possibly present to his class. That night he takes out a blank sheet of paper and just starts writing down every possibleidea for a speech topic that he can think of. What is Angel doing?

With a general purpose of "to inform," a speaker offers information to change or reinforce an audience's convictions.

The _____ of virtually any speech will be either to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.

A properly worded central idea or thesis statement should

Many times, something you read when scanning a Web directory like Yahoo can generate a great idea for a speech topic.

Searching for logical divisions in a subject is a strategy for

When combined with a central idea, a preview statement can form a "blueprint" of a speech.

Acentral idea can be worded as a phrase or a question.

When selecting a speech topic, the audience is an equally important factor as the interests or knowledge of the speaker.

When starting with a broad speech topic such as "basketball," it is necessary to narrow it down because

Your brain is fried, and you just cannot come up with a creative topic for an assigned speech. As a last resort, you fire up your computer and search the Web looking for something to spark your interest.Isthis advisable, according to your textbook?

Brainstorming involves dividing your central idea into logical divisions.

What technique in selecting a speech topic will BEST motivate both your research and delivery?

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

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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