Deck 13: Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Question 1

Effective speeches require research.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The statement,"Life is a grand adventure" is an example of

A)a simile.
B)a metaphor.
C)an example.
D)a narrative.
E)a quotation.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Using photographs as a visual aid is a good way to show

A)trends.
B)contrasts and proportions.
C)complex concepts.
D)unfamiliar topics.
E)a verbal message.

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Surveys are useful when:

A)There is no published research on something important to your speech.
B)You want to counter existing research on your topic because you disagree with it.
C)You want to learn about your audience members.
D)You want to build your credibility by using a lot of statistics.
E)There is no published research on something important to your speech and you want to learn about your audience members.

Question 5

Which of the following criteria must be met for effective and ethical quotation use?

A)Sources should be people whom listeners known and respect. 
B)Sources should be people whom listeners will respect one the speaker identifies the source's credentials.
C)Quotations should come from someone who is qualified to speak on an issue.
D)Ethical quotations should meet the criterion of accuracy and come from unbiased sources. 
E)All of the above. 

Question 6

The effective use of statistics can best be achieved by following all of the guidelines with the exception of

A)limiting the number of statistics used in a speech.
B)rounding off numbers so listeners can understand and retain them.
C)selecting current statistics.
D)remembering that statistics are a numerical picture of how something was at a particular time.
E)using as many statistics as possible to impress the audience with how much you know about your topic.

Question 7

____ allow you to search a library's holdings from a computer terminal.The Dialog Information Retrieval Service (DIRS)is a widely used example.

A)Indexes
B)Databases
C)Search engines
D)Print reference works
E)Websites

Question 8

Handouts to support a speech should be given out after a speaker has finished speaking.

Question 9

The effectiveness of evidence depends primarily on

A)whether your listeners understand and accept it.
B)the credibility of your sources
C)the validity of your arguments.
D)the amount of evidence used
E)the number of difference sources of evidence you use.

Question 10

Evidence serves which of the following functions?

A)It can be used to make ideas more clear and compelling.
B)It can be used to make ideas more interesting. 
C)It can be used to fortify a speaker's opinion.
D)It can be used to heighten a speaker's credibility. 
E)All of the above. 

Question 11

Visual aids should be very detailed.

Question 12

Interviews allow a speaker to

A)gather information.
B)check the accuracy of ideas.
C)understand the perspective of those who have special experience with the topic.
D)understand the perspective of people who are experts.
E)All of these answers are correct. 

Question 13

Which of the following would you use if you are looking for summaries of publications and backgrounds of individuals?

A)indexes
B)databases
C)search engines
D)print reference works
E)websites

Question 14

Which of the following is (are)a simile(s)?

A)Lawyers are orchestra conductors.
B)College is a journey.
C)Life is like a box of chocolates.
D)Death is a passage from life.
E)All of these answers are similes.

Question 15

All of the following are ways visual aids add support to a presentation EXCEPT

A)visual aids increase listeners' understanding and retention of ideas presented in a speech.
B)visual aids increase listeners' interest because they add variety.
C)visual aids help speakers relay their speech quickly and efficiently.
D)All of the above are ways visuals add support to a presentation. 

Question 16

Jill is having difficulty finding credible sources on her topic of misperceptions of university faculty.Since very little published research exists on this topic,Jill decides to poll her student colleagues and some faculty members on their attitudes,opinions,and preferences about faculty.Jill's efforts to conduct research are an example of which of the following sources of information?

A)library research
B)database research
C)survey research
D)visual aids
E)statistics

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a form of evidence?

A)statistics
B)examples
C)comparisons
D)studies
E)indexes

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of example that can be used during a presentation?

A)hypothetical example
B)undetailed example
C)presentation example
D)detailed example
E)stories

Question 19

The assumption that an expert in one area is also an expert in another area is known as

A)intensification.
B)the sleeper effect.
C)the halo effect.
D)the credibility factor.
E)the credibility effect.

Question 20

A pie chart is a good way to show

A)trends.
B)contrasts and proportions.
C)complex concepts.
D)unfamiliar topics.
E)to a verbal message.

Question 21

It is not necessary to cite the qualifications of the person you are quoting when you're using the quote as expert testimony.

Question 22

Including your personal knowledge of your topic in a speech will enhance your ____________________.

Question 23

Handouts should be passed out during a speech.

Question 24

Statistics do not enhance speaker credibility.

Question 25

If you don't have a real example,it is fine to make one up as long as you tell your audience it is a hypothetical example.

Question 26

Using a comparison means using similes.

Question 27

It is possible to have too many visual aids.

Question 28

____________________ involves asking a number of people about their opinions,views,values,actions,or beliefs.

Question 29

Speakers often tell a story because they don't like using other types of support.

Question 30

Associations between two things that are similar in some important respect(s)are called ____________________.

Question 31

The ____________________ exists when listeners assume a person who is an expert in one area is also an expert in other,unrelated areas.

Question 32

Detailed examples are useful when listeners are familiar with an idea.

Question 33

Evidence is only any good when the audience thinks it is credible.

Question 34

You should develop consistency in your visual slides.

Question 35

____________________ are numbers that summarize many individual cases or that demonstrate relationships among phenomena.

Question 36

Personal knowledge is a way to increase your credibility as a speaker.

Question 37

The word plagiarize means "to kidnap."

Question 38

Diagrams help to reinforce the verbal message.

Question 39

Surveys are useful because there may not be published research on something important to your speech.

Question 40

Material used to interest,clarify,move or persuade listeners is called ____________________.

Question 41

____________________ are exact citations of statements made by others.

Question 42

____________________ is material used to support claims a speaker makes.

Question 43

A(n)____________________ is an implicit comparison between two things that have something in common.

Question 44

Name four types of examples you can use in your public speech and explain how each can support your ideas and/or claims.

Question 45

A(n)____________________ is one that is not factual but is used by the speaker to add clarity and interest to the speech.

Question 46

____________________ are single instances used to make a point,dramatize an idea,or personalize information.

Question 47

____________________ are explicit comparisons that typically use the word "like" or "as" to link two things.

Question 48

You want to use online sources for your speech.However,the information may not be credible or reliable.How will you evaluate your online sources?

Question 49

Choose one of these topics: (1)texting and driving or (2)taking the bus instead of driving.Give an example of two effective visual aids you could use for this speech.Using the four guidelines for visual aids,explain how you would ensure each visual aid was most effective.