Question 1

Polling organizations are effective finding aids because they:

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A) are an accurate source of important factual information. 
B) can indicate what people are interested in understanding. 
C) clarify major social issues and make them understandable. 
D) focus on information about college student opinions. 
E) show how diverse and divided American opinions are. 
A) are an accurate source of important factual information. 
B) can indicate what people are interested in understanding. 
C) clarify major social issues and make them understandable. 
D) focus on information about college student opinions. 
E) show how diverse and divided American opinions are.

Question 2

A needs analysis is designed to determine audience needs,wants,wishes,and desires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What questions should you ask yourself in deciding how to narrow your topic? Why should you ask them?

Accepted Answer

You can ask yourself the following quest

Question 4

A best-seller list is a helpful finding aid because it:

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A) analyzes the writing styles and accuracy of books. 
B) gives you sales figures that show how good books are. 
C) summarizes books so that you can just skim them. 
D) tells you what kinds of topics people are reading about. 
E) tells you which books are worth your time to read. 
A) analyzes the writing styles and accuracy of books. 
B) gives you sales figures that show how good books are. 
C) summarizes books so that you can just skim them. 
D) tells you what kinds of topics people are reading about. 
E) tells you which books are worth your time to read.

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the circumstances generally discussed by an analysis of a rhetorical situation?

Accepted Answer

A) audience 
B) channel 
C) context 
D) speaker 
E) text 
A) audience 
B) channel 
C) context 
D) speaker 
E) text

Question 6

Is there ever a time when a needs analysis may not be ethical? If so,explain why.If not,explain why.

Accepted Answer

Needs analysis may not be ethical in cer

Question 7

The four common circumstances discussed by a speech's rhetorical situation are ___________,___________,___________,and ___________.

Accepted Answer

speaker,au

Question 8

The ___________ question explores the physical location of a speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________ question explores the physical location...

Question 9

Common types of informative topics are:

Accepted Answer

A) aspirations,vision,education,planning,and success. 
B) objects,people,events,concepts,processes,and issues. 
C) position,pay,power,and prestige in the professions. 
D) religion,rights,and responsibility as a citizen. 
E) technology,crime,and the inadequacy of the law. 
A) aspirations,vision,education,planning,and success. 
B) objects,people,events,concepts,processes,and issues. 
C) position,pay,power,and prestige in the professions. 
D) religion,rights,and responsibility as a citizen. 
E) technology,crime,and the inadequacy of the law.

Question 10

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate?
"To persuade a group of students in eight minutes to shop more for America."

Accepted Answer

A) no clear audience. 
B) not clear. 
C) doubled up. 
D) not realistic given a time frame. 
E) rhetorical situation not matched. 
A) no clear audience. 
B) not clear. 
C) doubled up. 
D) not realistic given a time frame. 
E) rhetorical situation not matched.

Question 11

What does a polling organization do? How does that help you?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of polling organizati

Question 12

Specific purposes should have a prepositional phrase following the statement of a general purpose and discussion of your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One way to poll your audience for their interests and needs is to:

Accepted Answer

A) ask a question in front of class and see what they say. 
B) collect information using a simple questionnaire. 
C) eavesdrop on their discussions to learn their concerns. 
D) find out what their speech topics are,and try to fit in. 
E) observe them in class and listen to their participation. 
A) ask a question in front of class and see what they say. 
B) collect information using a simple questionnaire. 
C) eavesdrop on their discussions to learn their concerns. 
D) find out what their speech topics are,and try to fit in. 
E) observe them in class and listen to their participation.

Question 14

Knowledge sharing refers to:

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A) acting as a liaison between groups and gaining recognition from it. 
B) alerting the audience to potential problems so they can be vigilant. 
C) delivering information or expertise to people who will benefit from it. 
D) networking with various groups in order to elicit appropriate responses. 
E) selecting the relevant facts for people or groups who need them. 
A) acting as a liaison between groups and gaining recognition from it. 
B) alerting the audience to potential problems so they can be vigilant. 
C) delivering information or expertise to people who will benefit from it. 
D) networking with various groups in order to elicit appropriate responses. 
E) selecting the relevant facts for people or groups who need them.

Question 15

Explain the parts of a specific purpose.

Accepted Answer

To form a clear and succinct statement o

Question 16

The Internet is a reliable source of accurate information for a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You can __________ your audience to learn their interests and needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You can __________ your audience to learn...

Question 18

The common constraints of public speaking are ________,audience,context,and time frame.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The common constraints of public speaking are...

Question 19

Can constraints become so cumbersome that they prevent a speaker from ethically delivering an appropriate speech?

Accepted Answer

Yes, constraints can become so cumbersom

Question 20

If you use a media outlet as a source of information,you must:

Accepted Answer

A) accurately paraphrase the complicated concepts. 
B) be able to repeat accurately the facts presented in it. 
C) cite the topic by title,network,station,and date aired. 
D) give an honest evaluation of the specific episode. 
E) use your insight to identify its underlying meanings. 
A) accurately paraphrase the complicated concepts. 
B) be able to repeat accurately the facts presented in it. 
C) cite the topic by title,network,station,and date aired. 
D) give an honest evaluation of the specific episode. 
E) use your insight to identify its underlying meanings.

Polling organizations are effective finding aids because they:

A needs analysis is designed to determine audience needs,wants,wishes,and desires.

What questions should you ask yourself in deciding how to narrow your topic? Why should you ask them?

A best-seller list is a helpful finding aid because it:

Which of the following is not one of the circumstances generally discussed by an analysis of a rhetorical situation?

Is there ever a time when a needs analysis may not be ethical? If so,explain why.If not,explain why.

The four common circumstances discussed by a speech's rhetorical situation are _____,_,_,and _____.

The ___________ question explores the physical location of a speech.

Common types of informative topics are:

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate? "To persuade a group of students in eight minutes to shop more for America."

What does a polling organization do? How does that help you?

Specific purposes should have a prepositional phrase following the statement of a general purpose and discussion of your audience.

One way to poll your audience for their interests and needs is to:

Knowledge sharing refers to:

Explain the parts of a specific purpose.

The Internet is a reliable source of accurate information for a speech.

You can __________ your audience to learn their interests and needs.

The common constraints of public speaking are ________,audience,context,and time frame.

Can constraints become so cumbersome that they prevent a speaker from ethically delivering an appropriate speech?

If you use a media outlet as a source of information,you must:

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

Polling organizations are effective finding aids because they:

A needs analysis is designed to determine audience needs,wants,wishes,and desires.

What questions should you ask yourself in deciding how to narrow your topic? Why should you ask them?

A best-seller list is a helpful finding aid because it:

Which of the following is not one of the circumstances generally discussed by an analysis of a rhetorical situation?

Is there ever a time when a needs analysis may not be ethical? If so,explain why.If not,explain why.

The four common circumstances discussed by a speech's rhetorical situation are ___________,___________,___________,and ___________.

The ___________ question explores the physical location of a speech.

Common types of informative topics are:

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate? "To persuade a group of students in eight minutes to shop more for America."

What does a polling organization do? How does that help you?

Specific purposes should have a prepositional phrase following the statement of a general purpose and discussion of your audience.

One way to poll your audience for their interests and needs is to:

Knowledge sharing refers to:

Explain the parts of a specific purpose.

The Internet is a reliable source of accurate information for a speech.

You can __________ your audience to learn their interests and needs.

The common constraints of public speaking are ________,audience,context,and time frame.

Can constraints become so cumbersome that they prevent a speaker from ethically delivering an appropriate speech?

If you use a media outlet as a source of information,you must:

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

The four common circumstances discussed by a speech's rhetorical situation are _____,_,_,and _____.