Question 1

According to one research study,as a student,the amount of time you spend preparing your speech is one of the best predictors of

Accepted Answer

A) your level of speaking experience. 
B) whether you will continue in the field of public speaking. 
C) the grade you receive. 
D) your perceived credibility and charisma. 
A) your level of speaking experience. 
B) whether you will continue in the field of public speaking. 
C) the grade you receive. 
D) your perceived credibility and charisma. C

Question 2

Every well-prepared speech has three major divisions.What are these three divisions?

Accepted Answer

A) the general purpose,the specific purpose,and the central idea 
B) the introduction,the body,and the conclusion 
C) the attention-getter,the blueprint,and the summary 
D) the topic,the central idea,and the specific purpose 
A) the general purpose,the specific purpose,and the central idea 
B) the introduction,the body,and the conclusion 
C) the attention-getter,the blueprint,and the summary 
D) the topic,the central idea,and the specific purpose B

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

You can use three different questions to determine how to subdivide your central idea into main ideas : 
1)Does the central idea have logical divisions? 
2)Can you think of several reasons the central idea is true? 
3)Can you support the central idea with a series of steps?

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ is a one-sentence summary of...

Question 5

When developing an outline,you should indicate your main points by using

Accepted Answer

A) capital letters. 
B) lowercase letters. 
C) bullet points. 
D) Roman numerals. 
A) capital letters. 
B) lowercase letters. 
C) bullet points. 
D) Roman numerals.

Question 6

The ______ is the key focus of the content of the speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ is the key focus of...

Question 7

Your general purpose is the overarching goal of your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Different cultures have radically different expectations about public speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

The key points in a speech are known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

"The Wheat Belly diet is based on reducing the amount of processed foods that you eat,avoiding all processed flour,and increasing the amount of exercise you get." This statement is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) general purpose. 
B) central idea. 
C) specific purpose. 
D) attention-getter. 
A) general purpose. 
B) central idea. 
C) specific purpose. 
D) attention-getter.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a speech with the general purpose to ______,the speaker will teach,define,illustrate,clarify,or elaborate on a topic.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech

Accepted Answer

A) invention. 
B) disposition. 
C) denotation. 
D) connotation. 
A) invention. 
B) disposition. 
C) denotation. 
D) connotation.

Question 15

A speech designed to ______ seeks to change or reinforce listeners' attitudes,beliefs,values,or behavior.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

When developing an outline,you should indicate your major ideas by using

Accepted Answer

A) capital letters. 
B) lowercase letters. 
C) bullet points. 
D) Roman numerals. 
A) capital letters. 
B) lowercase letters. 
C) bullet points. 
D) Roman numerals.

Question 17

As the text explains,a presentation that seems perfectly sensible and acceptable to a ______ businessperson who is accustomed to straightforward,problem-oriented logic may seem shockingly rude to a ______ businessperson who expects more circuitous,less overtly purposeful rhetoric.

Accepted Answer

A) U.S. ;Russian 
B) Russian;U.S. 
C) U.S. ;Chinese 
D) Chinese;U.S. 
A) U.S. ;Russian 
B) Russian;U.S. 
C) U.S. ;Chinese 
D) Chinese;U.S.

Question 18

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 19

Supporting material should be personal and concrete,and it should appeal to your
listeners' senses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A ______ is a concise statement indicating what you want your listeners to be able to do,remember,or feel when you finish your speech.

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

According to one research study,as a student,the amount of time you spend preparing your speech is one of the best predictors of

Every well-prepared speech has three major divisions.What are these three divisions?

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

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

When developing an outline,you should indicate your main points by using

The ______ is the key focus of the content of the speech.

Your general purpose is the overarching goal of your speech.

Different cultures have radically different expectations about public speaking.

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

"The Wheat Belly diet is based on reducing the amount of processed foods that you eat,avoiding all processed flour,and increasing the amount of exercise you get." This statement is an example of a

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

In a speech with the general purpose to ______,the speaker will teach,define,illustrate,clarify,or elaborate on a topic.

Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech

A speech designed to ______ seeks to change or reinforce listeners' attitudes,beliefs,values,or behavior.

When developing an outline,you should indicate your major ideas by using

As the text explains,a presentation that seems perfectly sensible and acceptable to a businessperson who is accustomed to straightforward,problem-oriented logic may seem shockingly rude to a businessperson who expects more circuitous,less overtly purposeful rhetoric.

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?

Supporting material should be personal and concrete,and it should appeal to your listeners' senses.

A ______ is a concise statement indicating what you want your listeners to be able to do,remember,or feel when you finish your speech.

Speaking With Confidence

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

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 2: Presenting Your First Speech

According to one research study,as a student,the amount of time you spend preparing your speech is one of the best predictors of

Every well-prepared speech has three major divisions.What are these three divisions?

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

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

When developing an outline,you should indicate your main points by using

The ______ is the key focus of the content of the speech.

Your general purpose is the overarching goal of your speech.

Different cultures have radically different expectations about public speaking.

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

"The Wheat Belly diet is based on reducing the amount of processed foods that you eat,avoiding all processed flour,and increasing the amount of exercise you get." This statement is an example of a

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

In a speech with the general purpose to ______,the speaker will teach,define,illustrate,clarify,or elaborate on a topic.

Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech

A speech designed to ______ seeks to change or reinforce listeners' attitudes,beliefs,values,or behavior.

When developing an outline,you should indicate your major ideas by using

As the text explains,a presentation that seems perfectly sensible and acceptable to a ______ businessperson who is accustomed to straightforward,problem-oriented logic may seem shockingly rude to a ______ businessperson who expects more circuitous,less overtly purposeful rhetoric.

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?

Supporting material should be personal and concrete,and it should appeal to your listeners' senses.

A ______ is a concise statement indicating what you want your listeners to be able to do,remember,or feel when you finish your speech.

Speaking With Confidence

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

Filters

As the text explains,a presentation that seems perfectly sensible and acceptable to a businessperson who is accustomed to straightforward,problem-oriented logic may seem shockingly rude to a businessperson who expects more circuitous,less overtly purposeful rhetoric.