Exam 11: Developing Your Presentation

It is a good idea to use many definitions in your speech.

Explain the three types of general purposes for presentations.How are they different?

Sara is giving a speech to her sociology class.Her central idea is "Why are consumers drawn to the violence in video games?" What is the problem with this central idea?

Define a declarative sentence.

A literal analogy compares a large number of things.

A Web site that is free of bias against either gender,against any ethnic,racial,or sexual-preference group,or people with disabilities is a _____ site.

The primary purpose of lay testimony is to stir the audience's emotions by helping them identify with the average person.

In preparation for her speech,Mattie asked her classmates questions about how they would respond to her topic,visualized her classmates responses as she rehearsed,and tried to develop a presentation that was clear and understandable to her classmates.As she gave her presentation,she found herself thinking about her classmates and how to adapt her message to connect with them.She almost completely forgot her own anxiety.This example best illustrates which technique for managing speaking anxiety?

"As a result of my presentation,my audience will recycle their newspapers and aluminum products." This is an example of a _____.

Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for selecting and narrowing your topic?

The specific purpose of your presentation is never stated in the presentation itself.

"Laser beams aid surgeons by cutting or destroying diseased tissue,shrinking tumors,burning off tissue,or sealing blood vessels." This statement is an example of a(n)_____ definition.

Pat had to give an informative speech for his public speaking class.He wrote as his central idea,"Women--you can't live with them,you can't live without them,who understands them?" Explain what is wrong with this central idea.

The purpose of a speech in which you seek to change the attitudes of your audience toward the use of genetically altered crops would be to inform.

Carmelita was planning her speech with the central idea,"Soft drinks aren't bad." In using this central idea,Carmelita failed to _____.

_____ is/are numeral data that can express the significance or magnitude of a situation.

Research shows that if you feel nervous,the audience can usually spot nervous gestures or a shaky voice.

Rey presented an informative speech on earthquakes.He described the structural causes of earthquakes,how they develop,which areas of the earth are prone to quakes,how quakes are measured,the damage they do,and what to do when one hits.The speech became dry,the audience's attention declined,and Rey's speech exceeded the time limit by three minutes.From this description,what was Rey's mistake?

Kareem was asked to make a presentation to his fraternity on the history of their national organization.His three main points covered the founders,the original charter,and the origin of some of the traditions.The general purpose of this speech was most likely _____.

Public speaking is also known as which of the following?