Question 1

​The specific goal of a speech should:

Accepted Answer

A) ​encompass only one central idea. 
B) ​be left in the infinitive form to ensure understanding. 
C) ​state only the overall intent of the speech. 
D) ​be generic to allow for change when needed. 
A) ​encompass only one central idea. 
B) ​be left in the infinitive form to ensure understanding. 
C) ​state only the overall intent of the speech. 
D) ​be generic to allow for change when needed.

Question 2

The difference between a topic and a subject is that:

Accepted Answer

A) a topic is a narrow concept, whereas a subject is a broad area of knowledge. 
B) a topic is a type of speech, whereas a subject is the base of a speech. 
C) a topic interests an audience, whereas a subject does not interest an audience. 
D) a topic needs technical knowledge to understand, whereas a subject can be understood easily. 
A) a topic is a narrow concept, whereas a subject is a broad area of knowledge. 
B) a topic is a type of speech, whereas a subject is the base of a speech. 
C) a topic interests an audience, whereas a subject does not interest an audience. 
D) a topic needs technical knowledge to understand, whereas a subject can be understood easily.

Question 3

The overall intent of a speech is known as the general goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ is a visual means of exploring connections between a subject and related ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) Audience analysis 
B) Brainstorming 
C) Concept mapping 
D) Audience adaptation 
A) Audience analysis 
B) Brainstorming 
C) Concept mapping 
D) Audience adaptation

Question 5

It is not necessary to cite a source when it is closely paraphrased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sheila, a social worker, is going to deliver a speech at a seminar.She wants at least half her audience to be involved in charitable work after listening to her speech.This is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) specific goal 
B) general goal 
C) secondary goal 
D) objective goal 
A) specific goal 
B) general goal 
C) secondary goal 
D) objective goal

Question 7

Which of the following is a reliable way of gathering information about an unfamiliar audience?

Accepted Answer

A) Relying on audience information from previous speeches 
B) Requesting the contact person for information 
C) Relying on stereotypes 
D) Sizing up the audience during the presentation 
A) Relying on audience information from previous speeches 
B) Requesting the contact person for information 
C) Relying on stereotypes 
D) Sizing up the audience during the presentation

Question 8

Calvin is preparing to give a speech in his personality development class.He wants to know if the members in his audience smoke or not.However, he does not want to ask them directly because he wants his speech topic to be a surprise.He is also unsure if they will answer honestly.In this scenario, Calvin could obtain this information by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) conducting a school-wide survey 
B) asking a representative 
C) informally observing them 
D) reviewing statistical data on the Internet 
A) conducting a school-wide survey 
B) asking a representative 
C) informally observing them 
D) reviewing statistical data on the Internet

Question 9

Brainstorming is a process of evaluating new ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The specific goal of a speech:

Accepted Answer

A) identifies the desired response a speaker wants from the target audience. 
B) is to entertain, inform, or persuade. 
C) is typically determined by the occasion of the speech. 
D) indicates the general type of audience response that is expected if the speech is successful. 
A) identifies the desired response a speaker wants from the target audience. 
B) is to entertain, inform, or persuade. 
C) is typically determined by the occasion of the speech. 
D) indicates the general type of audience response that is expected if the speech is successful.

Question 11

_________ are references to an original source, made at the point in a speech where information from that source is presente

Accepted Answer

A) Flash cards 
B) Oral footnotes 
C) Annotated bibliographies 
D) Cue cards 
A) Flash cards 
B) Oral footnotes 
C) Annotated bibliographies 
D) Cue cards

Question 12

_________ is the study of the intended audience for a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) Language analysis 
B) Audience analysis 
C) Voice analysis 
D) Audience collaboration 
A) Language analysis 
B) Audience analysis 
C) Voice analysis 
D) Audience collaboration

Question 13

The space in which a speech is given affects the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The specific goal of a speech should:

The difference between a topic and a subject is that:

The overall intent of a speech is known as the general goal.

_____ is a visual means of exploring connections between a subject and related ideas.

It is not necessary to cite a source when it is closely paraphrased.

Sheila, a social worker, is going to deliver a speech at a seminar.She wants at least half her audience to be involved in charitable work after listening to her speech.This is an example of a(n) _____.

Which of the following is a reliable way of gathering information about an unfamiliar audience?

Brainstorming is a process of evaluating new ideas.

The specific goal of a speech:

_________ are references to an original source, made at the point in a speech where information from that source is presente

_________ is the study of the intended audience for a speech.

The space in which a speech is given affects the speech.

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

Exam 11: Topic Selection and Development

​The specific goal of a speech should:

The difference between a topic and a subject is that:

The overall intent of a speech is known as the general goal.

_____ is a visual means of exploring connections between a subject and related ideas.

It is not necessary to cite a source when it is closely paraphrased.

Sheila, a social worker, is going to deliver a speech at a seminar.She wants at least half her audience to be involved in charitable work after listening to her speech.This is an example of a(n) _____.

Which of the following is a reliable way of gathering information about an unfamiliar audience?

Brainstorming is a process of evaluating new ideas.

The specific goal of a speech:

_________ are references to an original source, made at the point in a speech where information from that source is presente

_________ is the study of the intended audience for a speech.

The space in which a speech is given affects the speech.

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

The specific goal of a speech should: