Question 1

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 2

The key focus of the content of a speech is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) general purpose. 
B) speech topic. 
C) speech body. 
D) presentation outline. 
A) general purpose. 
B) speech topic. 
C) speech body. 
D) presentation outline.

Question 3

What is the final step in the speechmaking process?

Accepted Answer

A) delivery 
B) rehearsal 
C) organization 
D) summary 
A) delivery 
B) rehearsal 
C) organization 
D) summary

Question 4

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 5

Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify the major divisions of your speech or key points that you wish to develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the text,when gathering support material,you should make sure that it is

Accepted Answer

A) memorable,shocking,and interesting. 
B) recent,understandable,and interesting. 
C) familiar,interesting,and noteworthy 
D) interesting,relevant,and memorable. 
A) memorable,shocking,and interesting. 
B) recent,understandable,and interesting. 
C) familiar,interesting,and noteworthy 
D) interesting,relevant,and memorable.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a speech with the general purpose "to inform?"

Accepted Answer

A) a television advertisement 
B) a sermon 
C) an after-dinner speech 
D) a class lecture 
A) a television advertisement 
B) a sermon 
C) an after-dinner speech 
D) a class lecture

Question 8

To determine how to subdivide your central idea into key points,you should ask which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A) Does the general purpose match the specific purpose? 
B) Do the main ideas contradict one another? 
C) Is the central idea phrased in infinitive form? 
D) Does the central idea have logical divisions? 
A) Does the general purpose match the specific purpose? 
B) Do the main ideas contradict one another? 
C) Is the central idea phrased in infinitive form? 
D) Does the central idea have logical divisions?

Question 9

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

Question 10

______ is the organization and arrangement of ideas and illustrations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the organization and arrangement of...

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 is 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 is something you do only while delivering your speech. 
D) It should not be done during the delivery of your speech.

Question 12

What are the essential elements of effective speech delivery?

Accepted Answer

Before you walk to the front of the room

Question 13

According to the text,how can you make your support material more interesting?

Accepted Answer

A) by choosing support material that appeals to your listeners' senses 
B) by choosing support material that corresponds with your audience's schematic framework 
C) by avoiding support material that is over one year old 
D) by choosing support material that appeals to the audience's sense of history 
A) by choosing support material that appeals to your listeners' senses 
B) by choosing support material that corresponds with your audience's schematic framework 
C) by avoiding support material that is over one year old 
D) by choosing support material that appeals to the audience's sense of history

Question 14

When selecting and narrowing a speech topic,it is NOT necessary to consider your own interests,talents,and experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

Your ______ is the overarching goal of your speech.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

"At the end of my speech,the class will be able to identify three counseling facilities on campus and describe the best way to get help at each one." This statement is an example of a

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 19

Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion

Accepted Answer

A) before you prepare any other part of your speech. 
B) before the introduction,but after the conclusion. 
C) after you have carefully organized the body of your talk. 
D) after the introduction,but before the conclusion. 
A) before you prepare any other part of your speech. 
B) before the introduction,but after the conclusion. 
C) after you have carefully organized the body of your talk. 
D) after the introduction,but before the conclusion.

Question 20

Audience analysis should only be performed at the beginning of preparing your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

The key focus of the content of a speech is known as the

What is the final step in the speechmaking process?

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

Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify the major divisions of your speech or key points that you wish to develop.

According to the text,when gathering support material,you should make sure that it is

Which of the following is an example of a speech with the general purpose "to inform?"

To determine how to subdivide your central idea into key points,you should ask which of the following questions?

What are the three types of general purposes for speeches?

______ is the organization and arrangement of ideas and illustrations.

Which of the following statements about audience analysis is TRUE?

What are the essential elements of effective speech delivery?

According to the text,how can you make your support material more interesting?

When selecting and narrowing a speech topic,it is NOT necessary to consider your own interests,talents,and experiences.

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

The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it

Your ______ is the overarching goal of your speech.

"At the end of my speech,the class will be able to identify three counseling facilities on campus and describe the best way to get help at each one." This statement is an example of a

Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion

Audience analysis should only be performed at the beginning of preparing 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

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

The key focus of the content of a speech is known as the

What is the final step in the speechmaking process?

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

Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify the major divisions of your speech or key points that you wish to develop.

According to the text,when gathering support material,you should make sure that it is

Which of the following is an example of a speech with the general purpose "to inform?"

To determine how to subdivide your central idea into key points,you should ask which of the following questions?

What are the three types of general purposes for speeches?

______ is the organization and arrangement of ideas and illustrations.

Which of the following statements about audience analysis is TRUE?

What are the essential elements of effective speech delivery?

According to the text,how can you make your support material more interesting?

When selecting and narrowing a speech topic,it is NOT necessary to consider your own interests,talents,and experiences.

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

The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it

Your ______ is the overarching goal of your speech.

"At the end of my speech,the class will be able to identify three counseling facilities on campus and describe the best way to get help at each one." This statement is an example of a

Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion

Audience analysis should only be performed at the beginning of preparing 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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