Question 1

When considering the rhetorical situation for a speech,you should _______.

Accepted Answer

A) analyze the audience 
B) adapt to the audience 
C) determine a speech goal 
D) all of the above 
A) analyze the audience 
B) adapt to the audience 
C) determine a speech goal 
D) all of the above D

Question 2

The specific speech goal should _______.

Accepted Answer

A) encompass no more than two ideas 
B) be left in the infinitive form to ensure understanding 
C) be revised so it includes the desired audience response 
D) be revised so that it reflects the intent of your speech 
A) encompass no more than two ideas 
B) be left in the infinitive form to ensure understanding 
C) be revised so it includes the desired audience response 
D) be revised so that it reflects the intent of your speech C

Question 3

Data that you personally collect from the real world is considered _______.

Accepted Answer

A) primary research 
B) credential research 
C) secondary research 
D) online research 
A) primary research 
B) credential research 
C) secondary research 
D) online research A

Question 4

When giving a speech about homelessness in her county,Marjorie cites an article from her local newspaper.This is an example of using _______.

Accepted Answer

A) secondary research 
B) primary research 
C) plagiarism 
D) a specific goal statement 
A) secondary research 
B) primary research 
C) plagiarism 
D) a specific goal statement

Question 5

If you had several related ideas for a speech topic and wanted to explore the connections between them,you could _______.

Accepted Answer

A) interview an expert 
B) brainstorm 
C) create a concept map 
D) conduct a survey 
A) interview an expert 
B) brainstorm 
C) create a concept map 
D) conduct a survey

Question 6

How can you be sure to avoid plagiarism during a speech?

Accepted Answer

To avoid plagiarism during a speech, it

Question 7

If you follow the statement that small schools can produce pro football players with the statement that Steve Kreider,the former Bengals wide receiver,graduated from Lehigh,you would be using a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

A) illustration 
B) analogy 
C) example 
D) quotation 
A) illustration 
B) analogy 
C) example 
D) quotation

Question 8

When you want to get the opinion of a large number of people on a topic,_______.

Accepted Answer

A) conduct an interview 
B) conduct a survey 
C) look for library sources 
D) look for newspaper articles 
A) conduct an interview 
B) conduct a survey 
C) look for library sources 
D) look for newspaper articles

Question 9

To forecast audience reactions,a speaker should use the data collected to answer which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A) What is the audience's knowledge,and what are the interests of its members? 
B) What is the age range of the audience,and what is its educational background? 
C) What is the economic background of the audience,and what is the sex of its members? 
D) What is the occasion of the speech,and what is my purpose? 
A) What is the audience's knowledge,and what are the interests of its members? 
B) What is the age range of the audience,and what is its educational background? 
C) What is the economic background of the audience,and what is the sex of its members? 
D) What is the occasion of the speech,and what is my purpose?

Question 10

When using statistics in a speech you should _______.

Accepted Answer

A) use them as often as possible 
B) use them comparatively 
C) leave citations off when possible to avoid cumbersome speech 
D) assume that a statistic that is found in a document that includes an author's name is reliable 
A) use them as often as possible 
B) use them comparatively 
C) leave citations off when possible to avoid cumbersome speech 
D) assume that a statistic that is found in a document that includes an author's name is reliable

Question 11

When analyzing the speech setting,you should consider _______.

Accepted Answer

A) special expectations based on the setting 
B) how much information the audience knows 
C) the age of the audience 
D) all of the above 
A) special expectations based on the setting 
B) how much information the audience knows 
C) the age of the audience 
D) all of the above

Question 12

In preparing statistics for a speech,a speaker should _______.

Accepted Answer

A) use as many as possible because statistics carry proof 
B) be exact to the last decimal point 
C) let the audience draw its own conclusion 
D) use statistics that will not mislead 
A) use as many as possible because statistics carry proof 
B) be exact to the last decimal point 
C) let the audience draw its own conclusion 
D) use statistics that will not mislead

Question 13

If you mentioned U.S.Presidents Lincoln,Garfield,Kennedy,and Reagan in a portion of your speech to help make a point,you would be using factual statements called _______.

Accepted Answer

A) illustrations 
B) analogies 
C) anecdotes 
D) examples 
A) illustrations 
B) analogies 
C) anecdotes 
D) examples

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the use of quotations is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) You should not quote directly in your speech. 
B) Your speech should credit the source of the quotation. 
C) Your speech should be a simple series of quotations. 
D) Your speech should use as many long quotations as you can find. 
A) You should not quote directly in your speech. 
B) Your speech should credit the source of the quotation. 
C) Your speech should be a simple series of quotations. 
D) Your speech should use as many long quotations as you can find.

Question 15

Discuss the difference between marginalizing and stereotyping.How can these practices effect your competence as a speaker?

Accepted Answer

Marginalizing and stereotyping are both

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

A) Alex paraphrases a paragraph from a book in his speech without an oral footnote. 
B) Evan gives a speech that his friend wrote the previous semester. 
C) Carole quotes a line from an article without an oral footnote. 
D) All of the above 
A) Alex paraphrases a paragraph from a book in his speech without an oral footnote. 
B) Evan gives a speech that his friend wrote the previous semester. 
C) Carole quotes a line from an article without an oral footnote. 
D) All of the above

Question 17

Hakim is giving a speech in 2010 about the fuel-efficiency of hybrid cars.Which of the following internet articles is the strongest resource for this speech?

Accepted Answer

A) A personal blog from someone who thinks hybrid cars are a hoax 
B) A CNN Money Online article about 2008 car sales,written by an experienced staff writer in 2009 
C) A Newsweek Online article about how much a hybrid car costs compared to a gasoline-only car,written by an experienced staff writer written in 2009 
D) A detailed study by an unnamed author and organization from 2010 
A) A personal blog from someone who thinks hybrid cars are a hoax 
B) A CNN Money Online article about 2008 car sales,written by an experienced staff writer in 2009 
C) A Newsweek Online article about how much a hybrid car costs compared to a gasoline-only car,written by an experienced staff writer written in 2009 
D) A detailed study by an unnamed author and organization from 2010

Question 18

It is not necessary to cite a source when you paraphrase it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The "exigence" of a speech is the reason the speech needs to be given.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If Kwame is trying to explain the four steps to an exercise program,his general goal is to persuade the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When considering the rhetorical situation for a speech,you should _______.

The specific speech goal should _______.

Data that you personally collect from the real world is considered _______.

When giving a speech about homelessness in her county,Marjorie cites an article from her local newspaper.This is an example of using _______.

If you had several related ideas for a speech topic and wanted to explore the connections between them,you could _______.

How can you be sure to avoid plagiarism during a speech?

If you follow the statement that small schools can produce pro football players with the statement that Steve Kreider,the former Bengals wide receiver,graduated from Lehigh,you would be using a(n)_______.

When you want to get the opinion of a large number of people on a topic,_______.

To forecast audience reactions,a speaker should use the data collected to answer which of the following questions?

When using statistics in a speech you should _______.

When analyzing the speech setting,you should consider _______.

In preparing statistics for a speech,a speaker should _______.

If you mentioned U.S.Presidents Lincoln,Garfield,Kennedy,and Reagan in a portion of your speech to help make a point,you would be using factual statements called _______.

Which of the following statements about the use of quotations is accurate?

Discuss the difference between marginalizing and stereotyping.How can these practices effect your competence as a speaker?

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

Hakim is giving a speech in 2010 about the fuel-efficiency of hybrid cars.Which of the following internet articles is the strongest resource for this speech?

It is not necessary to cite a source when you paraphrase it.

The "exigence" of a speech is the reason the speech needs to be given.

If Kwame is trying to explain the four steps to an exercise program,his general goal is to persuade the audience.

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

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Group Leadership and Problem Solving

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Exam 11: Topic Selection and Development

When considering the rhetorical situation for a speech,you should _______.

The specific speech goal should _______.

Data that you personally collect from the real world is considered _______.

When giving a speech about homelessness in her county,Marjorie cites an article from her local newspaper.This is an example of using _______.

If you had several related ideas for a speech topic and wanted to explore the connections between them,you could _______.

How can you be sure to avoid plagiarism during a speech?

If you follow the statement that small schools can produce pro football players with the statement that Steve Kreider,the former Bengals wide receiver,graduated from Lehigh,you would be using a(n)_______.

When you want to get the opinion of a large number of people on a topic,_______.

To forecast audience reactions,a speaker should use the data collected to answer which of the following questions?

When using statistics in a speech you should _______.

When analyzing the speech setting,you should consider _______.

In preparing statistics for a speech,a speaker should _______.

If you mentioned U.S.Presidents Lincoln,Garfield,Kennedy,and Reagan in a portion of your speech to help make a point,you would be using factual statements called _______.

Which of the following statements about the use of quotations is accurate?

Discuss the difference between marginalizing and stereotyping.How can these practices effect your competence as a speaker?

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

Hakim is giving a speech in 2010 about the fuel-efficiency of hybrid cars.Which of the following internet articles is the strongest resource for this speech?

It is not necessary to cite a source when you paraphrase it.

The "exigence" of a speech is the reason the speech needs to be given.

If Kwame is trying to explain the four steps to an exercise program,his general goal is to persuade the audience.

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters