Question 1

When the speaker says, "Let's move on to the second point," he or she is using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   preview
B)   transition
C)   internal summary
D)   stock organizational pattern. B

Question 2

Generally, audience members are attracted to speakers who are like them rather than to those who are different.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to the mere exposure hypothesis, simple repeated exposure to a stimulus results in attraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Before speaking, John carefully researches the topic, outlines his thoughts, and practices his presentation ahead of time. When the time comes, John stands up and delivers the speech in a conversational tone, using the ideas he has practiced but adding the wording on the spot. John is using which kind of delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)   impromptu
B)   extemporaneous
C)   manuscript
D)   None of the above

Question 5

Assume you are giving a speech on places of interest in your hometown. What are three different stock patterns of organization you could use? Write a simple sample outline showing how you would use each of these patterns of organization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A speaker is discussing meanings of intimacy. If begins by describing intimacy in the Colonial period, goes on to discuss intimacy in the Jacksonian period, and then talks about intimacy in the Progressive era, he is using a __________ method of organizing his speech.

Accepted Answer

A)   topical
B)   spatial
C)   chronological
D)   motivated sequence

Question 7

When the speaker paints a picture of what life will be like if his or her proposal is accepted, the speaker is in the need step of the motivated sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Assume you are giving a speech designed to get students on your campus to become involved in volunteer work in the community. What are five different ways you could conclude your speech? Give examples of three of these.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

While a speech's supporting material and style should be adapted to different audiences, the structure of a speech should not be changed according to audience characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the motivated sequence, the first step is visualization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Systematic desensitization is

Accepted Answer

A)   a name for a kind of speech anxiety that makes speakers "freeze" during a speech.
B)   a method used to reduce speech anxiety
C)   an effect that occurs from watching too much television: audiences come to accept violence without reacting
D)   an inability to empathize with an audience

Question 12

A speaker is describing food of Japan. She begins by describing Tokyo cuisine, and then moves to the foods of Kyoto and Nara. She is using which method of organizing a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   topical
B)   spatial
C)   chronological
D)   motivated sequence

Question 13

A thesis is

Accepted Answer

A)   a printed manuscript version of a speech
B)   an objection that intelligent audience members might make to a speech
C)   the central proposition that is being argued in the speech
D)   a boring way of delivering a speech

Question 14

When the speaker outlines a problem that needs to be changed, he or she is developing the need step of the motivated sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When facing a hostile audience, a speaker should begin with the strongest and most controversial points and challenge the audience to disagree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true about audience adaptation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Audience adaptation means that audience members must adapt their values and beliefs to coincide with those of the speaker.
B)   It is appropriate to adapt language to an audience, but the purpose and central idea of the speech should not be affected by audience characteristics.
C)   The structure of a persuasive speech delivered to a hostile audience should be different from that delivered to a favorable audience.
D)   None of the above

Question 17

In general, when using power point for presentations, you should use as many features as you possibly can to show the audience that you are an expert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In extemporaneous speeches, the speaker reads from a manuscript.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rhetorical questions should be avoided in introductions as they confuse audience members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Assume you are giving a speech to orient new employees to a business. What are five different ways you could introduce your speech. Give examples of three of these.

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Exam 10: Preparing and Presenting Public Speeches

When the speaker says, "Let's move on to the second point," he or she is using which of the following?

Generally, audience members are attracted to speakers who are like them rather than to those who are different.

According to the mere exposure hypothesis, simple repeated exposure to a stimulus results in attraction.

Assume you are giving a speech on places of interest in your hometown. What are three different stock patterns of organization you could use? Write a simple sample outline showing how you would use each of these patterns of organization.

A speaker is discussing meanings of intimacy. If begins by describing intimacy in the Colonial period, goes on to discuss intimacy in the Jacksonian period, and then talks about intimacy in the Progressive era, he is using a __________ method of organizing his speech.

When the speaker paints a picture of what life will be like if his or her proposal is accepted, the speaker is in the need step of the motivated sequence.

Assume you are giving a speech designed to get students on your campus to become involved in volunteer work in the community. What are five different ways you could conclude your speech? Give examples of three of these.

While a speech's supporting material and style should be adapted to different audiences, the structure of a speech should not be changed according to audience characteristics.

In the motivated sequence, the first step is visualization.

Systematic desensitization is

A speaker is describing food of Japan. She begins by describing Tokyo cuisine, and then moves to the foods of Kyoto and Nara. She is using which method of organizing a speech?

A thesis is

When the speaker outlines a problem that needs to be changed, he or she is developing the need step of the motivated sequence.

When facing a hostile audience, a speaker should begin with the strongest and most controversial points and challenge the audience to disagree.

Which of the following is true about audience adaptation?

In general, when using power point for presentations, you should use as many features as you possibly can to show the audience that you are an expert.

In extemporaneous speeches, the speaker reads from a manuscript.

Rhetorical questions should be avoided in introductions as they confuse audience members.

Assume you are giving a speech to orient new employees to a business. What are five different ways you could introduce your speech. Give examples of three of these.