Question 1

Which of the following is/are specialized vertical search engines mentioned in your book?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boolean 
B)  Google Scholar 
C)  Indeed 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  Boolean 
B)  Google Scholar 
C)  Indeed 
D)  Both b and c

Question 2

Libraries' collections of books are known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Booleans 
B)  Stacks 
C)  Periodicals 
D)  Periodical index 
A)  Booleans 
B)  Stacks 
C)  Periodicals 
D)  Periodical index

Question 3

Marcia is generating main ideas for her speech on film genres.She naturally thinks of genres such as horror,westerns,and romantic comedies.She is using which tip for the generation of main ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Think of logical divisions. 
B)  Think about reasons why the central idea is true. 
C)  Break the central idea down into a chronological sequence. 
D)  Use direct,specific language. 
A)  Think of logical divisions. 
B)  Think about reasons why the central idea is true. 
C)  Break the central idea down into a chronological sequence. 
D)  Use direct,specific language.

Question 4

Nate was asked to give an after-dinner speech at the awards banquet for the rugby team.He decided to take a light approach to the sport,and entitled his speech,"Rugby,Rugby,How Do I Love Thee? or Three Ways to Break Your Legs." The general purpose of this speech is most likely _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to demonstrate 
D)  to entertain 
A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to demonstrate 
D)  to entertain

Question 5

If you are stumped and cannot think of an idea for a presentation the text recommends three approaches.List and briefly explain each of these.

Accepted Answer

1.Use silent brainstorming.Take three mi

Question 6

Yolanda was looking forward to giving her informative speech because she liked her topic--her hometown.However,when she gave the speech the audience seemed disinterested;she couldn't understand why she got such negative audience feedback.Given this information about the situation,what was Yolanda's mistake?

Accepted Answer

A)  She violated several ethical principles of public speaking. 
B)  She didn't have enough research and statistics in the speech to make it interesting. 
C)  She confused the roles of speaker and listener. 
D)  She was speaker-centered rather than audience-centered in her topic selection. 
A)  She violated several ethical principles of public speaking. 
B)  She didn't have enough research and statistics in the speech to make it interesting. 
C)  She confused the roles of speaker and listener. 
D)  She was speaker-centered rather than audience-centered in her topic selection.

Question 7

A hypothetical illustration _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  will generally tend to lessen the speaker's credibility 
B)  should be presented as though it were true 
C)  is acceptable if the speaker makes it clear it is not a real illustration 
D)  usually bores the audience,so should not be used 
A)  will generally tend to lessen the speaker's credibility 
B)  should be presented as though it were true 
C)  is acceptable if the speaker makes it clear it is not a real illustration 
D)  usually bores the audience,so should not be used

Question 8

The type of opinion that is most often employed by speakers is lay testimony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Carmen is feeling anxious about her upcoming presentation.Her instructor has suggested that she practice some general relaxation techniques in addition to visualizing herself calmly preparing and delivering her presentation.What technique is Carmen using to manage her speaker anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skills training 
B)  Cognitive restructuring 
C)  Systematic desensitization 
D)  Meditation 
A)  Skills training 
B)  Cognitive restructuring 
C)  Systematic desensitization 
D)  Meditation

Question 10

Melinda visits the communication lab and watches a videotape of a successful presentation several times.She becomes very familiar with the tape.Finally,she pictures herself as the speaker on the tape.She can see herself giving a successful presentation.What technique is Melinda using to overcome her anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive restructuring 
B)  Systematic desensitization 
C)  Positive thought patterns 
D)  Performance visualization 
A)  Cognitive restructuring 
B)  Systematic desensitization 
C)  Positive thought patterns 
D)  Performance visualization

Question 11

Speakers should offer definitions of all technical or little-known terms in their presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When faced with the prospect of speaking anxiety,it is important to remember _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  that a rush of adrenaline is a hindrance 
B)  that it is an uncommon reaction 
C)  the audience perceives that you are less nervous than you may feel 
D)  only unprepared speakers experience anxiety 
A)  that a rush of adrenaline is a hindrance 
B)  that it is an uncommon reaction 
C)  the audience perceives that you are less nervous than you may feel 
D)  only unprepared speakers experience anxiety

Question 13

List at least five of the recommended methods for dealing with speaking anxiety.

Accepted Answer

(1)know how to prepare a speech (2)be pr

Question 14

When using statistics in a speech,exploding them means to get as many into the speech as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

"At the end of my speech,the audience will know more about television." Explain what is wrong with this specific purpose,and the steps one should take to write a more appropriate purpose.Rewrite the specific purpose correctly.

Accepted Answer

The topic has not been narrowed down.The

Question 16

Everything you include in your presentation should support your central idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An oral citation is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert testimony 
B)  Lay testimony 
C)  Telling the audience the source of your information 
D)  Illustration 
A)  Expert testimony 
B)  Lay testimony 
C)  Telling the audience the source of your information 
D)  Illustration

Question 18

Karl is researching a speech on euthanasia.He knows that there are some excellent journal articles on the subject,but his university's small library doesn't carry the journals in which the articles appear.Karl has only a few days until he must give the speech;what should he do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Karl should use interlibrary loan to see if he can locate the needed journal articles. 
B)  Karl waited too late to start his research,so he'll have to use something else instead of the journal articles. 
C)  Karl should substitute Web site information for the journal articles,because material from the Web is more accurate and current than published journal articles. 
D)  Karl should use a full-text database,like Lexis/Nexis,to attempt to locate complete texts of the journal articles. 
A)  Karl should use interlibrary loan to see if he can locate the needed journal articles. 
B)  Karl waited too late to start his research,so he'll have to use something else instead of the journal articles. 
C)  Karl should substitute Web site information for the journal articles,because material from the Web is more accurate and current than published journal articles. 
D)  Karl should use a full-text database,like Lexis/Nexis,to attempt to locate complete texts of the journal articles.

Question 19

Marcus decides that he wants to give a persuasive presentation on the topic of blood donation;however,he has never donated blood himself and doesn't plan to participate in upcoming blood drives.Marcus should have paid closer attention to what aspect of topic selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consider your audience 
B)  Consider the occasion 
C)  Consider your experiences and interests 
D)  Consider current events 
A)  Consider your audience 
B)  Consider the occasion 
C)  Consider your experiences and interests 
D)  Consider current events

Question 20

A central idea should be written in a declarative sentence and reflect a single topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is/are specialized vertical search engines mentioned in your book?

Libraries' collections of books are known as which of the following?

Marcia is generating main ideas for her speech on film genres.She naturally thinks of genres such as horror,westerns,and romantic comedies.She is using which tip for the generation of main ideas?

Nate was asked to give an after-dinner speech at the awards banquet for the rugby team.He decided to take a light approach to the sport,and entitled his speech,"Rugby,Rugby,How Do I Love Thee? or Three Ways to Break Your Legs." The general purpose of this speech is most likely _____.

If you are stumped and cannot think of an idea for a presentation the text recommends three approaches.List and briefly explain each of these.

A hypothetical illustration _____.

The type of opinion that is most often employed by speakers is lay testimony.

Carmen is feeling anxious about her upcoming presentation.Her instructor has suggested that she practice some general relaxation techniques in addition to visualizing herself calmly preparing and delivering her presentation.What technique is Carmen using to manage her speaker anxiety?

Speakers should offer definitions of all technical or little-known terms in their presentations.

When faced with the prospect of speaking anxiety,it is important to remember _____.

List at least five of the recommended methods for dealing with speaking anxiety.

When using statistics in a speech,exploding them means to get as many into the speech as possible.

"At the end of my speech,the audience will know more about television." Explain what is wrong with this specific purpose,and the steps one should take to write a more appropriate purpose.Rewrite the specific purpose correctly.

Everything you include in your presentation should support your central idea.

An oral citation is which of the following?

Karl is researching a speech on euthanasia.He knows that there are some excellent journal articles on the subject,but his university's small library doesn't carry the journals in which the articles appear.Karl has only a few days until he must give the speech;what should he do?

Marcus decides that he wants to give a persuasive presentation on the topic of blood donation;however,he has never donated blood himself and doesn't plan to participate in upcoming blood drives.Marcus should have paid closer attention to what aspect of topic selection?

A central idea should be written in a declarative sentence and reflect a single topic.

Foundations of Human Communication

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 11: Developing Your Presentation

Which of the following is/are specialized vertical search engines mentioned in your book?

Libraries' collections of books are known as which of the following?

Marcia is generating main ideas for her speech on film genres.She naturally thinks of genres such as horror,westerns,and romantic comedies.She is using which tip for the generation of main ideas?

Nate was asked to give an after-dinner speech at the awards banquet for the rugby team.He decided to take a light approach to the sport,and entitled his speech,"Rugby,Rugby,How Do I Love Thee? or Three Ways to Break Your Legs." The general purpose of this speech is most likely _____.

If you are stumped and cannot think of an idea for a presentation the text recommends three approaches.List and briefly explain each of these.

A hypothetical illustration _____.

The type of opinion that is most often employed by speakers is lay testimony.

Carmen is feeling anxious about her upcoming presentation.Her instructor has suggested that she practice some general relaxation techniques in addition to visualizing herself calmly preparing and delivering her presentation.What technique is Carmen using to manage her speaker anxiety?

Speakers should offer definitions of all technical or little-known terms in their presentations.

When faced with the prospect of speaking anxiety,it is important to remember _____.

List at least five of the recommended methods for dealing with speaking anxiety.

When using statistics in a speech,exploding them means to get as many into the speech as possible.

"At the end of my speech,the audience will know more about television." Explain what is wrong with this specific purpose,and the steps one should take to write a more appropriate purpose.Rewrite the specific purpose correctly.

Everything you include in your presentation should support your central idea.

An oral citation is which of the following?

Karl is researching a speech on euthanasia.He knows that there are some excellent journal articles on the subject,but his university's small library doesn't carry the journals in which the articles appear.Karl has only a few days until he must give the speech;what should he do?

Marcus decides that he wants to give a persuasive presentation on the topic of blood donation;however,he has never donated blood himself and doesn't plan to participate in upcoming blood drives.Marcus should have paid closer attention to what aspect of topic selection?

A central idea should be written in a declarative sentence and reflect a single topic.

Foundations of Human Communication

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters