Question 1

To be suitable for a public speech, a topic must be limited in scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In various countries or cultures, certain sensitive subjects―involving sex, race, politics, religion―are considered inappropriate for public discussion. These are called _____.

Accepted Answer

taboo topics

Question 3

What is considered the biggest mistake made by people who are new to public speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  choosing a subject based on their own interests and experiences 
B)  trying to cover too broad a topic 
C)  starting too early and rehearsing too much 
D)  using too many specific details and examples 
A)  choosing a subject based on their own interests and experiences 
B)  trying to cover too broad a topic 
C)  starting too early and rehearsing too much 
D)  using too many specific details and examples B

Question 4

The _____ identifies precisely what you aim to accomplish in the speech―what you want your audience to learn, remember, believe, think, or even do.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ identifies precisely what you aim...

Question 5

What is an acceptable format for phrasing your thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  with a complete declarative sentence 
B)  with an infinitive phrase 
C)  with a short paragraph 
D)  with a question 
A)  with a complete declarative sentence 
B)  with an infinitive phrase 
C)  with a short paragraph 
D)  with a question

Question 6

An author is deciding what to present in a ten-minute talk at a book fair. She quickly jots down every topic that comes to her, no matter how crazy, then reviews her list for the best one. What technique is she using?

Accepted Answer

A)  surveying 
B)  narrowing 
C)  brainstorming 
D)  visualizing 
A)  surveying 
B)  narrowing 
C)  brainstorming 
D)  visualizing

Question 7

Usually, the purpose of your speech is not stated explicitly in your presentation to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The _____ of a speech are generated from the thesis statement as it is questioned and expanded.

Accepted Answer

main point

Question 9

Every speech has a thesis as well as a specific purpose. One way that the thesis differs from the specific purpose is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  is practical. 
B)  focuses on the message. 
C)  considers time restraints. 
D)  is shaped by the audience. 
A)  is practical. 
B)  focuses on the message. 
C)  considers time restraints. 
D)  is shaped by the audience.

Question 10

An economics professor creates a tree diagram in preparing his one-hour lecture to open the new semester. This means he needs help in

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting the ideas that are most relevant to his audience. 
B)  providing visual support for his presentation. 
C)  dividing his topic into subparts until it seems manageable. 
D)  combining all his points that have a common focus. 
A)  selecting the ideas that are most relevant to his audience. 
B)  providing visual support for his presentation. 
C)  dividing his topic into subparts until it seems manageable. 
D)  combining all his points that have a common focus.

Question 11

The thesis sentence is used for several specific reasons, but which of the following is not one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  to create smooth transitions 
B)  to generate main points 
C)  to suggest organizational patterns 
D)  to focus audience attention 
A)  to create smooth transitions 
B)  to generate main points 
C)  to suggest organizational patterns 
D)  to focus audience attention

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement for a persuasive speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Spring break." 
B)  "Three ways to improve your memory." 
C)  "Everyone should vote in presidential elections." 
D)  "To illustrate the consequences of drinking and driving." 
A)  "Spring break." 
B)  "Three ways to improve your memory." 
C)  "Everyone should vote in presidential elections." 
D)  "To illustrate the consequences of drinking and driving."

Question 13

Describe how a speaker uses the thesis to develop the structure and body of the speech. Then give an example of a thesis, as well as its main points and subpoints.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The thesis helps deve

Question 14

_____ is a nested list of topics that guides you from the very general to the very specific.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a nested list of topics...

Question 15

Which of the following is a common standard used in selecting a topic for presentation in a public speaking class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your topic should cover a wide range of issues. 
B)  Your topic should be politically correct. 
C)  Your topic should deal with matters of substance. 
D)  Your topic should be in line with attitudes and beliefs of listeners. 
A)  Your topic should cover a wide range of issues. 
B)  Your topic should be politically correct. 
C)  Your topic should deal with matters of substance. 
D)  Your topic should be in line with attitudes and beliefs of listeners.

Question 16

What are three common methods for narrowing or limiting a topic? Briefly define each and demonstrate how they are used in the early planning of a speech.

Accepted Answer

Three methods for narrowing a topic incl

Question 17

"After listening to my speech, audience members should be able to list the five steps in planting an organic garden." Though worded a bit differently, this is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an informative specific purpose. 
B)  a persuasive specific purpose. 
C)  a thesis. 
D)  a general purpose. 
A)  an informative specific purpose. 
B)  a persuasive specific purpose. 
C)  a thesis. 
D)  a general purpose.

Question 18

There are two main types of general purposes that define and shape public speeches: to _____ and to _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are two main types of general...

Question 19

The one type of resource that the text warns against involves websites that _____, because using their materials amounts to plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

A)  sell speeches and term papers 
B)  link to online news articles 
C)  post survey research results 
D)  issue lists of speech topics 
A)  sell speeches and term papers 
B)  link to online news articles 
C)  post survey research results 
D)  issue lists of speech topics

Question 20

You advise a friend who has never given a speech to focus on her thesis, but she's not sure what that means. You can remind her that the thesis is

Accepted Answer

A)  the central idea or theme. 
B)  the organization or structure. 
C)  the purpose or goal. 
D)  the intent or motivation. 
A)  the central idea or theme. 
B)  the organization or structure. 
C)  the purpose or goal. 
D)  the intent or motivation.

To be suitable for a public speech, a topic must be limited in scope.

In various countries or cultures, certain sensitive subjects―involving sex, race, politics, religion―are considered inappropriate for public discussion. These are called _____.

What is considered the biggest mistake made by people who are new to public speaking?

The _____ identifies precisely what you aim to accomplish in the speech―what you want your audience to learn, remember, believe, think, or even do.

What is an acceptable format for phrasing your thesis statement?

An author is deciding what to present in a ten-minute talk at a book fair. She quickly jots down every topic that comes to her, no matter how crazy, then reviews her list for the best one. What technique is she using?

Usually, the purpose of your speech is not stated explicitly in your presentation to the audience.

The _____ of a speech are generated from the thesis statement as it is questioned and expanded.

Every speech has a thesis as well as a specific purpose. One way that the thesis differs from the specific purpose is that it

An economics professor creates a tree diagram in preparing his one-hour lecture to open the new semester. This means he needs help in

The thesis sentence is used for several specific reasons, but which of the following is not one of them?

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement for a persuasive speech?

Describe how a speaker uses the thesis to develop the structure and body of the speech. Then give an example of a thesis, as well as its main points and subpoints.

_____ is a nested list of topics that guides you from the very general to the very specific.

Which of the following is a common standard used in selecting a topic for presentation in a public speaking class?

What are three common methods for narrowing or limiting a topic? Briefly define each and demonstrate how they are used in the early planning of a speech.

"After listening to my speech, audience members should be able to list the five steps in planting an organic garden." Though worded a bit differently, this is an example of

There are two main types of general purposes that define and shape public speeches: to _ and to _.

The one type of resource that the text warns against involves websites that _____, because using their materials amounts to plagiarism.

You advise a friend who has never given a speech to focus on her thesis, but she's not sure what that means. You can remind her that the thesis is

Introducing Public Speaking

Listening and Criticism

Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech Steps 110, in Brief

Analyze Your Audience and Research Your Speech Steps 2 and 3

Cxml--Os Ppchapttl Nchap-Ttlollect Supporting Materials and Presentation Aids Step 4

Organize Your Speech Steps 5, 6, and 7

Word, Rehearse, and Present Your Speech Steps 8, 9, and 10

Informing Your Audience

Persuading Your Audience

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Groups

Filters

Exam 4: Select Your Topic, Purposes, and Thesis Step 1

To be suitable for a public speech, a topic must be limited in scope.

In various countries or cultures, certain sensitive subjects―involving sex, race, politics, religion―are considered inappropriate for public discussion. These are called _____.

What is considered the biggest mistake made by people who are new to public speaking?

The _____ identifies precisely what you aim to accomplish in the speech―what you want your audience to learn, remember, believe, think, or even do.

What is an acceptable format for phrasing your thesis statement?

An author is deciding what to present in a ten-minute talk at a book fair. She quickly jots down every topic that comes to her, no matter how crazy, then reviews her list for the best one. What technique is she using?

Usually, the purpose of your speech is not stated explicitly in your presentation to the audience.

The _____ of a speech are generated from the thesis statement as it is questioned and expanded.

Every speech has a thesis as well as a specific purpose. One way that the thesis differs from the specific purpose is that it

An economics professor creates a tree diagram in preparing his one-hour lecture to open the new semester. This means he needs help in

The thesis sentence is used for several specific reasons, but which of the following is not one of them?

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement for a persuasive speech?

Describe how a speaker uses the thesis to develop the structure and body of the speech. Then give an example of a thesis, as well as its main points and subpoints.

_____ is a nested list of topics that guides you from the very general to the very specific.

Which of the following is a common standard used in selecting a topic for presentation in a public speaking class?

What are three common methods for narrowing or limiting a topic? Briefly define each and demonstrate how they are used in the early planning of a speech.

"After listening to my speech, audience members should be able to list the five steps in planting an organic garden." Though worded a bit differently, this is an example of

There are two main types of general purposes that define and shape public speeches: to _____ and to _____.

The one type of resource that the text warns against involves websites that _____, because using their materials amounts to plagiarism.

You advise a friend who has never given a speech to focus on her thesis, but she's not sure what that means. You can remind her that the thesis is

Introducing Public Speaking

Listening and Criticism

Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech Steps 110, in Brief

Analyze Your Audience and Research Your Speech Steps 2 and 3

Cxml--Os Ppchapttl Nchap-Ttlollect Supporting Materials and Presentation Aids Step 4

Organize Your Speech Steps 5, 6, and 7

Word, Rehearse, and Present Your Speech Steps 8, 9, and 10

Informing Your Audience

Persuading Your Audience

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Groups

Filters

There are two main types of general purposes that define and shape public speeches: to _ and to _.