Deck 3: Presenting Your First Speech

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

19 The key points in a speech are known as

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

16 How does the specific purpose statement differ from the central idea?

A)Whereas your central idea indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message.
B)Whereas your central idea indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message.
C)Whereas your specific purpose indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message.
D)Whereas your specific purpose indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

12 After-dinner speeches and comic monologues have the general purpose to

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

Question 5

6 Your ______ is the overarching goal of your speech.

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

10 A speech with the general purpose to ______ seeks to change or reinforce listeners' attitudes,beliefs,values,or behavior.

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

3 In order to be audience-centered,a speaker must focus on the audience

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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 12

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?

A)invention
B)inspiration
C)credibility
D)charisma

Question 13

11 Ads on TV,radio,and pop-up commercials on the Internet; sermons; political speeches and sales presentations all have the general purpose to

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

Question 14

14 "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

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

Question 15

1 According to the text,the central focus on public speaking should be the

A)audience.
B)speaker.
C)venue.
D)speech topic.

Question 16

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

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.

Question 17

7 What are the three types of general purposes for speeches?

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 18

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

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

Question 19

2 Which of the following statements about audience analysis is true?

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

Question 20

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

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 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

34 When using visual aids as supporting material,the simplest aids are usually the least effective.

Question 24

30 Your general purpose is the overarching goal of your speech.

Question 25

28 Different cultures have radically different expectations about public speaking.

Question 26

39 If you practice your speech as if you were actually delivering it,you will be a more effective speaker when you talk to the audience.

Question 27

24 The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it

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 28

25 What is the final step in speechmaking process?

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

37 Every well-prepared speech has three major divisions: introduction,body,and conclusion.

Question 32

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

Question 33

21 Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech

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

Question 34

36 Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech "invention."

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

40 When delivering your speech,you should use a conversational style,and try to establish rapport with your listeners.

Question 37

23 Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and 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 38

26 You should always make choices in designing and delivering your speech with your audience in mind.

Question 39

32 Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify your main ideas.

Question 40

38 In your speech outline,you should use Arabic numerals to indicate your major ideas.

Question 41

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

Question 42

44 The development or discovery of ideas and insights is known as ______.

Question 43

50 What are the essential elements of effective speech delivery?

Question 44

48 Write a specific purpose statement for a speech on the topic of common food allergies with the general purpose "to inform."

Question 45

42 A ______ statement identifies the audience response you desire.

Question 46

45 Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech _______.

Question 47

47 Identify the three types of general purposes for speeches and give an example of each.

Question 48

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

Question 49

46 What does it mean to be audience-centered?

Question 50

41 To be _______,you need to first identify and then analyze information about your listeners.