Question 1

In building relationships with the audience in a presentation, a speaker's language use should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Be concrete and descriptive 
B)  Emphasize connection (we/us vs. I/you) 
C)  Both of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Be concrete and descriptive 
B)  Emphasize connection (we/us vs. I/you) 
C)  Both of the above 
D)  None of the above C

Question 2

Speakers who are very familiar with a process might explain it too quickly for a non-expert audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Explain the difference between concrete and abstract language.

Accepted Answer

Concrete language uses words that represent tangible objects (dog, flag, house). Abstract language uses words to represent intangible ideas, beliefs, and feelings (democracy, freedom, justice).

Question 4

In applying social judgment theory to a persuasive presentation, a speaker must:

Accepted Answer

A)  Be extremely vague about his/her goals 
B)  Be extremely vague about his/her position 
C)  Be very specific about his/her goals and position 
D)  Be very specific about the audience 
A)  Be extremely vague about his/her goals 
B)  Be extremely vague about his/her position 
C)  Be very specific about his/her goals and position 
D)  Be very specific about the audience

Question 5

An appropriate guideline to follow in planning an informative presentation would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Discuss all information available on the topic 
B)  Explain the topic at the level of complexity comfortable for you 
C)  Explain the topic at the level of complexity comfortable for the audience 
D)  Assume the audience understands the significance of the topic 
A)  Discuss all information available on the topic 
B)  Explain the topic at the level of complexity comfortable for you 
C)  Explain the topic at the level of complexity comfortable for the audience 
D)  Assume the audience understands the significance of the topic

Question 6

When you make a speech on "a claim of policy," you have to support this policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When you use use emotional appeals to impact an audience, you rely upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethos 
B)  Pathos 
C)  Logos 
D)  Aesop 
A)  Ethos 
B)  Pathos 
C)  Logos 
D)  Aesop

Question 8

Speakers should avoid using descriptive language to add detail to a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to social judgment theory, audiences believe:

Accepted Answer

A)  Someone who advocates a position we don't like is more similar to us than they actually are 
B)  Someone who advocates a position we don't like is less different from us than they actually are 
C)  Someone who advocates a position we do like is more different from us than they actually are 
D)  Someone who advocates a position we do like is more similar to us than they actually are 
A)  Someone who advocates a position we don't like is more similar to us than they actually are 
B)  Someone who advocates a position we don't like is less different from us than they actually are 
C)  Someone who advocates a position we do like is more different from us than they actually are 
D)  Someone who advocates a position we do like is more similar to us than they actually are

Question 10

An important principle to follow in giving an informative presentation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use extremely complex language 
B)  Use extremely complex visuals 
C)  Use as many visuals as possible 
D)  Use clear, simple language 
A)  Use extremely complex language 
B)  Use extremely complex visuals 
C)  Use as many visuals as possible 
D)  Use clear, simple language

Question 11

A ________ is a form of argumentation consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inductive reasoning 
B)  Deductive reasoning 
C)  Syllogism 
D)  Social Judgement Theory 
A)  Inductive reasoning 
B)  Deductive reasoning 
C)  Syllogism 
D)  Social Judgement Theory

Question 12

Identify "Strategies for Successful Informative Presentations."

Accepted Answer

Develop a Relational Connection, Maintai

Question 13

Informative and persuasive presentations are alike in that they share the same purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare and contrast inductive and deductive reasoning.

Accepted Answer

Both inductive and deductive reasoning a

Question 15

In delivering an informative process presentation, the speaker must remember:

Accepted Answer

A)  To avoid explaining obvious steps in the process 
B)  To avoid explaining why the process is important 
C)  To avoid using visual aids 
D)  To avoid skipping any steps in the process 
A)  To avoid explaining obvious steps in the process 
B)  To avoid explaining why the process is important 
C)  To avoid using visual aids 
D)  To avoid skipping any steps in the process

Question 16

In order to create the clearest possible mental picture for the audience, a speaker should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use only abstract words 
B)  Use concrete words to help convey abstract terms 
C)  Use only concrete words 
D)  Use only ambiguous language 
A)  Use only abstract words 
B)  Use concrete words to help convey abstract terms 
C)  Use only concrete words 
D)  Use only ambiguous language

Question 17

The purpose of a persuasive presentation is to avoid having an impact on the attitudes, belief, or behavior of the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The purpose of an informative presentation is to enhance the knowledge or understanding of the audience on a given subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define the Aristotelian artistic proofs of ethos, pathos, and logos.

Accepted Answer

Ethos refers to the credibility of the s

Question 20

Expository speeches provide the audience with a detailed or in-depth review or analysis of an object, a creation, a place, a person, a concept, or an event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In building relationships with the audience in a presentation, a speaker's language use should:

Speakers who are very familiar with a process might explain it too quickly for a non-expert audience.

Explain the difference between concrete and abstract language.

In applying social judgment theory to a persuasive presentation, a speaker must:

An appropriate guideline to follow in planning an informative presentation would be:

When you make a speech on "a claim of policy," you have to support this policy.

When you use use emotional appeals to impact an audience, you rely upon:

Speakers should avoid using descriptive language to add detail to a presentation.

According to social judgment theory, audiences believe:

An important principle to follow in giving an informative presentation is:

A ________ is a form of argumentation consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

Identify "Strategies for Successful Informative Presentations."

Informative and persuasive presentations are alike in that they share the same purpose.

Compare and contrast inductive and deductive reasoning.

In delivering an informative process presentation, the speaker must remember:

In order to create the clearest possible mental picture for the audience, a speaker should:

The purpose of a persuasive presentation is to avoid having an impact on the attitudes, belief, or behavior of the audience.

The purpose of an informative presentation is to enhance the knowledge or understanding of the audience on a given subject.

Define the Aristotelian artistic proofs of ethos, pathos, and logos.

Expository speeches provide the audience with a detailed or in-depth review or analysis of an object, a creation, a place, a person, a concept, or an event.

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Exam 13: Relating Through Informative Speeches and Persuasive Speeches

In building relationships with the audience in a presentation, a speaker's language use should:

Speakers who are very familiar with a process might explain it too quickly for a non-expert audience.

Explain the difference between concrete and abstract language.

In applying social judgment theory to a persuasive presentation, a speaker must:

An appropriate guideline to follow in planning an informative presentation would be:

When you make a speech on "a claim of policy," you have to support this policy.

When you use use emotional appeals to impact an audience, you rely upon:

Speakers should avoid using descriptive language to add detail to a presentation.

According to social judgment theory, audiences believe:

An important principle to follow in giving an informative presentation is:

A ________ is a form of argumentation consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

Identify "Strategies for Successful Informative Presentations."

Informative and persuasive presentations are alike in that they share the same purpose.

Compare and contrast inductive and deductive reasoning.

In delivering an informative process presentation, the speaker must remember:

In order to create the clearest possible mental picture for the audience, a speaker should:

The purpose of a persuasive presentation is to avoid having an impact on the attitudes, belief, or behavior of the audience.

The purpose of an informative presentation is to enhance the knowledge or understanding of the audience on a given subject.

Define the Aristotelian artistic proofs of ethos, pathos, and logos.

Expository speeches provide the audience with a detailed or in-depth review or analysis of an object, a creation, a place, a person, a concept, or an event.

An Overview of Everyday Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Identities and Perceptions

Talk and Interpersonal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Culture and Communication

Technology in Everyday Life

Relational Uses and Understanding of Media

Preparing for a Public Presentation

Developing a Public Presentation

Delivering a Public Presentation

Interviewing

Filters