Question 1

Establishing credibility has to do with your audience seeing you as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  charismatic and persuasive 
B)  kind and caring 
C)  trustworthy and believable 
D)  passionate and invested

Question 2

A person attacking a speaker rather than the speaker's idea is an example of a non sequitur argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What can paying attention to the Internet domain of a website help you establish?

Accepted Answer

A)  the author's expertise 
B)  the bias of the author or publisher 
C)  the source's timeliness 
D)  the publisher's authority

Question 4

As you are evaluating sources, seek information about the ______ by asking the question, "Does the author know what he or she is talking about?"

Accepted Answer

A)  source's timeliness 
B)  author or publisher's bias 
C)  publisher's authority 
D)  author's expertise

Question 5

What are some ways that you should prepare before conducting an interview?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which statement is true about general purpose statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  They support one main idea. 
B)  They refer to the overarching goal of the presentation. 
C)  They describe the precise goals of the presentation. 
D)  They ask a question.

Question 7

Considering yourself when deciding on a topic involves choosing an area that is ______ to you since you will be spending considerable time researching it and presenting it.

Accepted Answer

A)  novel 
B)  interesting 
C)  understandable 
D)  believable

Question 8

The method used to end a presentation through the use of statistics, quotations, rhetorical questions, and the like is known as the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention getter 
B)  transition 
C)  closing statement 
D)  concluding device

Question 9

Generally, a larger audience reflects a more casual occasion, whereas a smaller audience reflects a more formal occasion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is inappropriate to frame speeches based on the primary gender of the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Marcia is giving a presentation at work. She decides to omit a reference to a popular TV show from the 1970s because she thinks some people in her audience may not be familiar with it. Which demographic information was Marcia most likely considering when she made this decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  gender 
C)  religion 
D)  marital status

Question 12

Imagine you are to give a presentation about the importance of self-defense to an audience of women. You will need to approach the ______, or structure, of your argument in a different way considering the gender demographic of your audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  foundation 
B)  outlining 
C)  angle 
D)  framing

Question 13

Conducting an audience analysis is a vital step in the process of creating and delivering a successful presentation. Name the two ways you can gather information on your audience and include specific examples of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

When giving a speech, it is suggested that you ______ to scope out the environment and see which factors you can control and which you will have to adjust to.

Accepted Answer

A)  ask for pictures 
B)  ask for more time 
C)  tell your informant 
D)  arrive early

Question 15

Establishing credibility is an important aspect of giving your presentation. During which part of your speech should you explain why you are the appropriate person to discuss a particular topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  preview 
B)  introduction 
C)  body 
D)  conclusion

Question 16

You always need to cite the source of your information unless the information is common knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mathias is conducting a presentation on social networks. He states, "According to Facebook's 2018 Newsroom Stats, the social-networking site has 1.47 billion daily active users." What information did Mathias provide in his oral citation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which statement is true about specific purpose statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  They ask a question. 
B)  They are used in the conclusion of a speech. 
C)  They are considered framing statements. 
D)  They focus on one idea.

Question 19

Giving credit is the easiest way to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid a long paper 
B)  create references 
C)  list references 
D)  avoid plagiarism

Question 20

Imagine you are giving a presentation about the need for a greater understanding of technology. What would be the general purpose of the presentation if you included the following statement in your introduction? "Today, I hope to convince you to learn to use new technological tools needed to live in the Communication Age."

Accepted Answer

A)  to inform 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to entertain 
D)  to introduce

Exam 11: Selecting Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience

Establishing credibility has to do with your audience seeing you as ______.

A person attacking a speaker rather than the speaker's idea is an example of a non sequitur argument.

What can paying attention to the Internet domain of a website help you establish?

As you are evaluating sources, seek information about the ______ by asking the question, "Does the author know what he or she is talking about?"

What are some ways that you should prepare before conducting an interview?

Which statement is true about general purpose statements?

Considering yourself when deciding on a topic involves choosing an area that is ______ to you since you will be spending considerable time researching it and presenting it.

The method used to end a presentation through the use of statistics, quotations, rhetorical questions, and the like is known as the ______.

Generally, a larger audience reflects a more casual occasion, whereas a smaller audience reflects a more formal occasion.

It is inappropriate to frame speeches based on the primary gender of the audience.

Marcia is giving a presentation at work. She decides to omit a reference to a popular TV show from the 1970s because she thinks some people in her audience may not be familiar with it. Which demographic information was Marcia most likely considering when she made this decision?

Imagine you are to give a presentation about the importance of self-defense to an audience of women. You will need to approach the ______, or structure, of your argument in a different way considering the gender demographic of your audience.

Conducting an audience analysis is a vital step in the process of creating and delivering a successful presentation. Name the two ways you can gather information on your audience and include specific examples of each.

When giving a speech, it is suggested that you ______ to scope out the environment and see which factors you can control and which you will have to adjust to.

Establishing credibility is an important aspect of giving your presentation. During which part of your speech should you explain why you are the appropriate person to discuss a particular topic?

You always need to cite the source of your information unless the information is common knowledge.

Mathias is conducting a presentation on social networks. He states, "According to Facebook's 2018 Newsroom Stats, the social-networking site has 1.47 billion daily active users." What information did Mathias provide in his oral citation?

Which statement is true about specific purpose statements?

Giving credit is the easiest way to ______.