Question 1

The Internet is a helpful finding aid because it:

Accepted Answer

A) always provides accurate information about many topics. 
B) bypasses the need to look in library reference sources. 
C) does most of your factual research for you and saves time. 
D) has excellent YouTube videos of other people's speeches. 
E) is a rich source of interesting topics you can consider. 
A) always provides accurate information about many topics. 
B) bypasses the need to look in library reference sources. 
C) does most of your factual research for you and saves time. 
D) has excellent YouTube videos of other people's speeches. 
E) is a rich source of interesting topics you can consider.

Question 2

Media outlets are effective finding aids when they:

Accepted Answer

A) are interesting and entertaining. 
B) are the only source you need. 
C) become the topic of your speech. 
D) provide interesting topic ideas. 
E) reduce the amount of work you do. 
A) are interesting and entertaining. 
B) are the only source you need. 
C) become the topic of your speech. 
D) provide interesting topic ideas. 
E) reduce the amount of work you do.

Question 3

Media information,once aired,is in the public domain,so you don't have to cite the source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A speech for presenting an award is a ceremonial speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why is it important for a speaker to understand what can be realistically accomplished during a specific time frame?

Accepted Answer

When choosing your specific purpose,it's

Question 6

Differentiate between pure and manipulative persuasion.Describe a time when it may be ethical to use each type of persuasion.If you believe there is never an ethical opportunity for either one,explain why.

Accepted Answer

Pure persuasion occurs when a speaker ur

Question 7

A common error is narrowing a topic insufficiently for the _______ _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common error is narrowing a topic...

Question 8

A specific purpose answers all of the following questions except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) want 
B) what 
C) when 
D) where 
E) who 
A) want 
B) what 
C) when 
D) where 
E) who

Question 9

A narrowed topic is easier to prepare and deliver than a broad subject area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The general purposes of speaking are to ___________,to persuade,and to entertain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The general purposes of speaking are to...

Question 11

Narrowing a speech topic:

Accepted Answer

A) is easily accomplished by leaving out boring details. 
B) makes it possible to cover a lot of territory quickly. 
C) is necessary for speakers who speak very slowly. 
D) is a necessary step,but a fairly quick and easy one. 
E) takes time and patience to focus effectively. 
A) is easily accomplished by leaving out boring details. 
B) makes it possible to cover a lot of territory quickly. 
C) is necessary for speakers who speak very slowly. 
D) is a necessary step,but a fairly quick and easy one. 
E) takes time and patience to focus effectively.

Question 12

Your purpose in preparing a speech will be to:

Accepted Answer

A) get and keep audience attention. 
B) inform,persuade,or entertain. 
C) prepare an analytical speech. 
D) present an interesting topic. 
E) show that you are prepared. 
A) get and keep audience attention. 
B) inform,persuade,or entertain. 
C) prepare an analytical speech. 
D) present an interesting topic. 
E) show that you are prepared.

Question 13

A speech to inform should inspire your audience to try something new.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The formal process for conducting a _________ _________ is threefold: 1. )find a gap in knowledge,2. )figure out the cause,and 3. )identify solutions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The formal process for conducting a _________...

Question 15

How can media outlets help you choose a speech topic? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

You can find interesting topic

Question 16

What is a needs analysis?

Accepted Answer

A set of activities

Question 17

Why is manipulative persuasion unethical?

Accepted Answer

Manipulative persuasion occurs when a sp

Question 18

Speaker,audience,text,and context are four circumstances that should be examined when determining the rhetorical situation of a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Narrowing your topic means:

Accepted Answer

A) explaining to the audience why you can't cover your topic completely. 
B) focusing the topic to a very specific area within a broader topic. 
C) identifying a single detail you can talk about for five to seven minutes. 
D) making sure the speech can be given significantly under the time frame. 
E) treating the topic in general without going into any degree of depth. 
A) explaining to the audience why you can't cover your topic completely. 
B) focusing the topic to a very specific area within a broader topic. 
C) identifying a single detail you can talk about for five to seven minutes. 
D) making sure the speech can be given significantly under the time frame. 
E) treating the topic in general without going into any degree of depth.

Question 20

The time frame constraint refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of time you are allowed to use in delivering your speech. 
B) the requirement that you research and prepare in a certain amount of time. 
C) the time of day or the time of year that influences your speech topic. 
D) the timeliness,or currency,of the speech content and specific details. 
E) the topic of the speech: historical,contemporary,or future projections. 
A) the amount of time you are allowed to use in delivering your speech. 
B) the requirement that you research and prepare in a certain amount of time. 
C) the time of day or the time of year that influences your speech topic. 
D) the timeliness,or currency,of the speech content and specific details. 
E) the topic of the speech: historical,contemporary,or future projections.

The Internet is a helpful finding aid because it:

Media outlets are effective finding aids when they:

Media information,once aired,is in the public domain,so you don't have to cite the source.

A speech for presenting an award is a ceremonial speech.

Why is it important for a speaker to understand what can be realistically accomplished during a specific time frame?

Differentiate between pure and manipulative persuasion.Describe a time when it may be ethical to use each type of persuasion.If you believe there is never an ethical opportunity for either one,explain why.

A common error is narrowing a topic insufficiently for the _ _.

A specific purpose answers all of the following questions except which of the following?

A narrowed topic is easier to prepare and deliver than a broad subject area.

The general purposes of speaking are to ___________,to persuade,and to entertain.

Narrowing a speech topic:

Your purpose in preparing a speech will be to:

A speech to inform should inspire your audience to try something new.

The formal process for conducting a _ _ is threefold: 1. )find a gap in knowledge,2. )figure out the cause,and 3. )identify solutions.

How can media outlets help you choose a speech topic? Give examples.

What is a needs analysis?

Why is manipulative persuasion unethical?

Speaker,audience,text,and context are four circumstances that should be examined when determining the rhetorical situation of a speech.

Narrowing your topic means:

The time frame constraint refers to:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters

Exam 6: Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

The Internet is a helpful finding aid because it:

Media outlets are effective finding aids when they:

Media information,once aired,is in the public domain,so you don't have to cite the source.

A speech for presenting an award is a ceremonial speech.

Why is it important for a speaker to understand what can be realistically accomplished during a specific time frame?

Differentiate between pure and manipulative persuasion.Describe a time when it may be ethical to use each type of persuasion.If you believe there is never an ethical opportunity for either one,explain why.

A common error is narrowing a topic insufficiently for the _______ _______.

A specific purpose answers all of the following questions except which of the following?

A narrowed topic is easier to prepare and deliver than a broad subject area.

The general purposes of speaking are to ___________,to persuade,and to entertain.

Narrowing a speech topic:

Your purpose in preparing a speech will be to:

A speech to inform should inspire your audience to try something new.

The formal process for conducting a _________ _________ is threefold: 1. )find a gap in knowledge,2. )figure out the cause,and 3. )identify solutions.

How can media outlets help you choose a speech topic? Give examples.

What is a needs analysis?

Why is manipulative persuasion unethical?

Speaker,audience,text,and context are four circumstances that should be examined when determining the rhetorical situation of a speech.

Narrowing your topic means:

The time frame constraint refers to:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters

A common error is narrowing a topic insufficiently for the _ _.

The formal process for conducting a _ _ is threefold: 1. )find a gap in knowledge,2. )figure out the cause,and 3. )identify solutions.