Question 1

The three general purposes that public speeches can have are:

Accepted Answer

A) to inform,to argue,and to entertain 
B) to inform,to persuade,and to entertain 
C) to inform,to persuade,and to challenge 
D) to question,to argue,and to entertain 
E) to inform,to persuade,and to question 
A) to inform,to argue,and to entertain 
B) to inform,to persuade,and to entertain 
C) to inform,to persuade,and to challenge 
D) to question,to argue,and to entertain 
E) to inform,to persuade,and to question

Question 2

What are some of the questions a speaker should ask him or herself when conducting an audience analysis?

Accepted Answer

Questions to consider include the follow

Question 3

The process of giving people information they do not already possess is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) informing. 
B) questioning. 
C) persuading. 
D) challenging. 
E) entertaining. 
A) informing. 
B) questioning. 
C) persuading. 
D) challenging. 
E) entertaining.

Question 4

Experts do not need to do research when preparing their speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The key to extemporaneous speaking is to:

Accepted Answer

A) be comfortable speaking from a complete transcript of your speech. 
B) be comfortable speaking with only a set of notes. 
C) be comfortable improvising a speech. 
D) be comfortable engaging in question-and-answer sessions with audiences. 
E) be comfortable persuading audience members of a view you hold. 
A) be comfortable speaking from a complete transcript of your speech. 
B) be comfortable speaking with only a set of notes. 
C) be comfortable improvising a speech. 
D) be comfortable engaging in question-and-answer sessions with audiences. 
E) be comfortable persuading audience members of a view you hold.

Question 6

Three important types of nonverbal delivery during a speech are:

Accepted Answer

A) eye contact,vocal cues,and movement. 
B) smiling,vocal cues,and posture. 
C) eye contact,gestures,and movement. 
D) eye contact,smiling,and movement. 
E) eye contact,vocal cues,and posture. 
A) eye contact,vocal cues,and movement. 
B) smiling,vocal cues,and posture. 
C) eye contact,gestures,and movement. 
D) eye contact,smiling,and movement. 
E) eye contact,vocal cues,and posture.

Question 7

The first thing a speaker should determine when starting to write a speech is what the ______________ of the speech will be.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first thing a speaker should determine...

Question 8

The process of trying to convince a person to change her or his behavior is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) informing. 
B) questioning. 
C) persuading. 
D) challenging. 
E) entertaining. 
A) informing. 
B) questioning. 
C) persuading. 
D) challenging. 
E) entertaining.

Question 9

During the ______________ step,speakers really delve into the creation of the speech itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the ______________ step,speakers really delve into...

Question 10

The second tier of the public speaking pyramid contains the following three parts:

Accepted Answer

A) research,organization,and practice 
B) composition,organization,and development 
C) composition,organization,and support 
D) research,organization,and development 
E) research,organization,and support 
A) research,organization,and practice 
B) composition,organization,and development 
C) composition,organization,and support 
D) research,organization,and development 
E) research,organization,and support

Question 11

Verbal delivery refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the way we actually deliver the words of a speech. 
B) the use of complex language within a speech. 
C) the breadth of language used in a speech. 
D) the vocabulary skills of audience members. 
E) the use of basic language within a speech. 
A) the way we actually deliver the words of a speech. 
B) the use of complex language within a speech. 
C) the breadth of language used in a speech. 
D) the vocabulary skills of audience members. 
E) the use of basic language within a speech.

Question 12

The ______________ is commonly thought of as a structure that guides people in a specific direction toward greatness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________ is commonly thought of as...

The three general purposes that public speeches can have are:

What are some of the questions a speaker should ask him or herself when conducting an audience analysis?

The process of giving people information they do not already possess is referred to as:

Experts do not need to do research when preparing their speeches.

The key to extemporaneous speaking is to:

Three important types of nonverbal delivery during a speech are:

The first thing a speaker should determine when starting to write a speech is what the ______________ of the speech will be.

The process of trying to convince a person to change her or his behavior is referred to as:

During the ______________ step,speakers really delve into the creation of the speech itself.

The second tier of the public speaking pyramid contains the following three parts:

Verbal delivery refers to:

The ______________ is commonly thought of as a structure that guides people in a specific direction toward greatness.

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

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

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Exam 19: Your First Speech

The three general purposes that public speeches can have are:

What are some of the questions a speaker should ask him or herself when conducting an audience analysis?

The process of giving people information they do not already possess is referred to as:

Experts do not need to do research when preparing their speeches.

The key to extemporaneous speaking is to:

Three important types of nonverbal delivery during a speech are:

The first thing a speaker should determine when starting to write a speech is what the ______________ of the speech will be.

The process of trying to convince a person to change her or his behavior is referred to as:

During the ______________ step,speakers really delve into the creation of the speech itself.

The second tier of the public speaking pyramid contains the following three parts:

Verbal delivery refers to:

The ______________ is commonly thought of as a structure that guides people in a specific direction toward greatness.

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

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

Filters