Question 1

A comparative-advantages strategy is especially useful when the audience is considering an idea that competes with the one you are advocating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A topic that fascinates you could seem quite boring to your audience unless you assess their interests and adapt your message accordingly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A general goal indicates whether you want your speech to be informative,persuasive,or entertaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The characteristics of an effective transition include all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  They call attention to themselves. 
B)  They move listeners from one point to another. 
C)  They list several main points. 
D)  They refer to preceding and upcoming ideas. 
A)  They call attention to themselves. 
B)  They move listeners from one point to another. 
C)  They list several main points. 
D)  They refer to preceding and upcoming ideas.

Question 5

Research shows that proper training improves speakers' effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Avoid using an "appeal to action" in the conclusion of your speech because such a straightforward approach usually turns the audience off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After the attention getter,you should state your thesis and briefly preview the main points of your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Whenever possible,state your main points in parallel construction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you were giving a presentation and your primary goal was to expand your audience's existing knowledge on a topic,which of the following types of general purposes would you be using?

Accepted Answer

A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to manipulate 
D)  to entertain 
A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to manipulate 
D)  to entertain

Question 10

If you are you are explaining steps in a process,the cause-effect organizational pattern is probably your best choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What basic organizational pattern do most effective workplace presentations in Euro-American cultures follow? Describe the basic elements of this pattern.Why is it important to be aware of this format as you prepare a speech?

Accepted Answer

Most effective workplace presentations i

Question 12

Economic status is an important demographic feature to consider when you are planning a sales presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Choose five key aspects of audience assessment.For each,explain what to look for and why this knowledge is important.

Accepted Answer

1. Demographics: When assessing your aud

Question 14

Which of the following would be the BEST specific goal statement for a persuasive speech about solar heating?

Accepted Answer

A)  My purpose is to explain the advantages of solar heating. 
B)  I want to talk about solar heating. 
C)  After hearing my presentation, at least a quarter of the audience will sign up to receive additional information about solar heating. 
D)  Try solar heating. 
A)  My purpose is to explain the advantages of solar heating. 
B)  I want to talk about solar heating. 
C)  After hearing my presentation, at least a quarter of the audience will sign up to receive additional information about solar heating. 
D)  Try solar heating.

Question 15

Juan is preparing a speech to a prospective client who has been using the services of a different advertising firm for the past 10 years.Juan's goal is to influence the client to switch firms and begin working with his company.What is the general purpose of Juan's presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to manipulate 
D)  to entertain 
A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to manipulate 
D)  to entertain

Question 16

When you're preparing a presentation,what aspects of self-analysis should you consider? Write two or three specific examples that illustrate how a strong self-analysis could impact the way you prepare and present your speech.

Accepted Answer

When preparing a presentation, it is imp

Question 17

If your audience is trying to decide between competing proposals,the text recommends that you use a _______________ pattern of organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  comparative-advantages 
B)  criteria satisfaction 
C)  motivated sequence 
D)  problem-solution 
A)  comparative-advantages 
B)  criteria satisfaction 
C)  motivated sequence 
D)  problem-solution

Question 18

Your text identifies four organizational problems that many presentations suffer from.Describe these problems,and explain why they detract from a presentation.For each,provide a suggestion you could use to prevent that problem from occurring in your speech.

Accepted Answer

The four organizational problems that ma

Question 19

Kari is responsible for presenting a controversial topic to an audience that does not support her position.Which type of opening statement would best help Kari show her listeners that she understands their perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  asking a question 
B)  presenting a quotation 
C)  referring to the audience's concerns 
D)  making a startling statement 
A)  asking a question 
B)  presenting a quotation 
C)  referring to the audience's concerns 
D)  making a startling statement

Question 20

The motivated sequence is a five-step scheme designed to boost your audience's involvement with your topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A comparative-advantages strategy is especially useful when the audience is considering an idea that competes with the one you are advocating.

A topic that fascinates you could seem quite boring to your audience unless you assess their interests and adapt your message accordingly.

A general goal indicates whether you want your speech to be informative,persuasive,or entertaining.

The characteristics of an effective transition include all the following EXCEPT

Research shows that proper training improves speakers' effectiveness.

Avoid using an "appeal to action" in the conclusion of your speech because such a straightforward approach usually turns the audience off.

After the attention getter,you should state your thesis and briefly preview the main points of your speech.

Whenever possible,state your main points in parallel construction.

If you were giving a presentation and your primary goal was to expand your audience's existing knowledge on a topic,which of the following types of general purposes would you be using?

If you are you are explaining steps in a process,the cause-effect organizational pattern is probably your best choice.

What basic organizational pattern do most effective workplace presentations in Euro-American cultures follow? Describe the basic elements of this pattern.Why is it important to be aware of this format as you prepare a speech?

Economic status is an important demographic feature to consider when you are planning a sales presentation.

Choose five key aspects of audience assessment.For each,explain what to look for and why this knowledge is important.

Which of the following would be the BEST specific goal statement for a persuasive speech about solar heating?

Juan is preparing a speech to a prospective client who has been using the services of a different advertising firm for the past 10 years.Juan's goal is to influence the client to switch firms and begin working with his company.What is the general purpose of Juan's presentation?

When you're preparing a presentation,what aspects of self-analysis should you consider? Write two or three specific examples that illustrate how a strong self-analysis could impact the way you prepare and present your speech.

If your audience is trying to decide between competing proposals,the text recommends that you use a _______________ pattern of organization.

Your text identifies four organizational problems that many presentations suffer from.Describe these problems,and explain why they detract from a presentation.For each,provide a suggestion you could use to prevent that problem from occurring in your speech.

Kari is responsible for presenting a controversial topic to an audience that does not support her position.Which type of opening statement would best help Kari show her listeners that she understands their perspective?

The motivated sequence is a five-step scheme designed to boost your audience's involvement with your topic.

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Exam 9: Developing and Organizing the Presentation

A comparative-advantages strategy is especially useful when the audience is considering an idea that competes with the one you are advocating.

A topic that fascinates you could seem quite boring to your audience unless you assess their interests and adapt your message accordingly.

A general goal indicates whether you want your speech to be informative,persuasive,or entertaining.

The characteristics of an effective transition include all the following EXCEPT

Research shows that proper training improves speakers' effectiveness.

Avoid using an "appeal to action" in the conclusion of your speech because such a straightforward approach usually turns the audience off.

After the attention getter,you should state your thesis and briefly preview the main points of your speech.

Whenever possible,state your main points in parallel construction.

If you were giving a presentation and your primary goal was to expand your audience's existing knowledge on a topic,which of the following types of general purposes would you be using?

If you are you are explaining steps in a process,the cause-effect organizational pattern is probably your best choice.

What basic organizational pattern do most effective workplace presentations in Euro-American cultures follow? Describe the basic elements of this pattern.Why is it important to be aware of this format as you prepare a speech?

Economic status is an important demographic feature to consider when you are planning a sales presentation.

Choose five key aspects of audience assessment.For each,explain what to look for and why this knowledge is important.

Which of the following would be the BEST specific goal statement for a persuasive speech about solar heating?

Juan is preparing a speech to a prospective client who has been using the services of a different advertising firm for the past 10 years.Juan's goal is to influence the client to switch firms and begin working with his company.What is the general purpose of Juan's presentation?

When you're preparing a presentation,what aspects of self-analysis should you consider? Write two or three specific examples that illustrate how a strong self-analysis could impact the way you prepare and present your speech.

If your audience is trying to decide between competing proposals,the text recommends that you use a _______________ pattern of organization.

Your text identifies four organizational problems that many presentations suffer from.Describe these problems,and explain why they detract from a presentation.For each,provide a suggestion you could use to prevent that problem from occurring in your speech.

Kari is responsible for presenting a controversial topic to an audience that does not support her position.Which type of opening statement would best help Kari show her listeners that she understands their perspective?

The motivated sequence is a five-step scheme designed to boost your audience's involvement with your topic.

Communicating at Work

Communication, Culture, and Work

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Strategies and Skills

Principles of Interviewing

Leading and Working in Teams

Effective Meetings

Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Delivering the Presentation

Types of Business Presentations

Filters