Question 1

A clearly and logically structured speech helps your audience remember what you say.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify the three types of general purposes for speeches and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The three types of general purposes are

Question 3

You should always make choices in designing and delivering your speech with your audience in mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it

Accepted Answer

A) quietly in your head just before you deliver it. 
B) quietly in your head repeatedly until you are able to commit it to memory. 
C) aloud,standing just as you will when you deliver it to your audience. 
D) aloud in a public setting. 
A) quietly in your head just before you deliver it. 
B) quietly in your head repeatedly until you are able to commit it to memory. 
C) aloud,standing just as you will when you deliver it to your audience. 
D) aloud in a public setting.

Question 5

The ______ is a one-sentence summary of the speech content.

Accepted Answer

A) general purpose 
B) central idea 
C) specific purpose 
D) blueprint statement 
A) general purpose 
B) central idea 
C) specific purpose 
D) blueprint statement

Question 6

After-dinner speeches and comic monologues have the general purpose to

Accepted Answer

A) inform. 
B) persuade. 
C) entertain. 
D) inspire. 
A) inform. 
B) persuade. 
C) entertain. 
D) inspire.

Question 7

Your general purpose is the overarching goal of your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ads on TV,radio,and pop-up commercials on the Internet; sermons; political speeches and sales presentations all have the general purpose to

Accepted Answer

A) inform. 
B) persuade. 
C) entertain. 
D) inspire. 
A) inform. 
B) persuade. 
C) entertain. 
D) inspire.

Question 9

The key points in a speech are known as

Accepted Answer

A) subpoints. 
B) central ideas. 
C) main ideas. 
D) specific purposes. 
A) subpoints. 
B) central ideas. 
C) main ideas. 
D) specific purposes.

Question 10

"To inform" is an example of a specific purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements about audience analysis is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is something you do only at the beginning of preparing your speech. 
B) It is an ongoing activity that should occur throughout the speechmaking process. 
C) It something you do only while delivering your speech. 
D) It should not be done during the delivery of your speech. 
A) It is something you do only at the beginning of preparing your speech. 
B) It is an ongoing activity that should occur throughout the speechmaking process. 
C) It something you do only while delivering your speech. 
D) It should not be done during the delivery of your speech.

Question 12

Every well-prepared speech has three major divisions: introduction,body,and conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech "invention."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify and explain the three methods for generating main ideas for your speech.

Accepted Answer

You can use three different questions to

Question 15

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when selecting and narrowing your topic?

Accepted Answer

A) How nervous am I to speak in public? 
B) What experts can I use as sources in my speech? 
C) Where can I find credible statistics for my speech? 
D) What are my talents,interests,and experiences? 
A) How nervous am I to speak in public? 
B) What experts can I use as sources in my speech? 
C) Where can I find credible statistics for my speech? 
D) What are my talents,interests,and experiences?

Question 16

Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify your main ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What term did the ancient Romans use to refer to the ability to develop or discover ideas that result in new insights or new approaches to old problems?

Accepted Answer

A) invention 
B) inspiration 
C) credibility 
D) charisma 
A) invention 
B) inspiration 
C) credibility 
D) charisma

Question 18

How does the specific purpose statement differ from the central idea?

Accepted Answer

A) Whereas your central idea indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message. 
B) Whereas your central idea indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message. 
C) Whereas your specific purpose indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message. 
D) Whereas your specific purpose indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message. 
A) Whereas your central idea indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message. 
B) Whereas your central idea indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message. 
C) Whereas your specific purpose indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message. 
D) Whereas your specific purpose indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message.

Question 19

A ______ statement identifies the audience response you desire.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ statement identifies the audience response...

Question 20

What are the three types of general purposes for speeches?

Accepted Answer

A) to inform,to persuade,to entertain 
B) to entertain,to inspire,to elaborate 
C) to elucidate,to elaborate,to entertain 
D) to persuade,to elaborate,to convince 
A) to inform,to persuade,to entertain 
B) to entertain,to inspire,to elaborate 
C) to elucidate,to elaborate,to entertain 
D) to persuade,to elaborate,to convince

A clearly and logically structured speech helps your audience remember what you say.

Identify the three types of general purposes for speeches and give an example of each.

You should always make choices in designing and delivering your speech with your audience in mind.

The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it

The ______ is a one-sentence summary of the speech content.

After-dinner speeches and comic monologues have the general purpose to

Your general purpose is the overarching goal of your speech.

Ads on TV,radio,and pop-up commercials on the Internet; sermons; political speeches and sales presentations all have the general purpose to

The key points in a speech are known as

"To inform" is an example of a specific purpose.

Which of the following statements about audience analysis is true?

Every well-prepared speech has three major divisions: introduction,body,and conclusion.

Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech "invention."

Identify and explain the three methods for generating main ideas for your speech.

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when selecting and narrowing your topic?

Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify your main ideas.

What term did the ancient Romans use to refer to the ability to develop or discover ideas that result in new insights or new approaches to old problems?

How does the specific purpose statement differ from the central idea?

A ______ statement identifies the audience response you desire.

What are the three types of general purposes for speeches?

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing Your Speech

Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Designing and Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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Exam 3: Presenting Your First Speech

A clearly and logically structured speech helps your audience remember what you say.

Identify the three types of general purposes for speeches and give an example of each.

You should always make choices in designing and delivering your speech with your audience in mind.

The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it

The ______ is a one-sentence summary of the speech content.

After-dinner speeches and comic monologues have the general purpose to

Your general purpose is the overarching goal of your speech.

Ads on TV,radio,and pop-up commercials on the Internet; sermons; political speeches and sales presentations all have the general purpose to

The key points in a speech are known as

"To inform" is an example of a specific purpose.

Which of the following statements about audience analysis is true?

Every well-prepared speech has three major divisions: introduction,body,and conclusion.

Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech "invention."

Identify and explain the three methods for generating main ideas for your speech.

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when selecting and narrowing your topic?

Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify your main ideas.

What term did the ancient Romans use to refer to the ability to develop or discover ideas that result in new insights or new approaches to old problems?

How does the specific purpose statement differ from the central idea?

A ______ statement identifies the audience response you desire.

What are the three types of general purposes for speeches?

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing Your Speech

Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Designing and Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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