Question 1

What kinds of problems can cause audio visual aids to fail?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

What are some ways to alleviate speech anxiety?

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Question 3

A speaker is describing the advantages of adult education. The speech is organized into intellectual, social, and personal advantages. The speaker is using which organizational pattern?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

In general, visual aids that need to be passed around the room should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a good way to open a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  humorous anecdote 
B)  summary 
C)  startling statement 
D)  personal reference or greeting

Question 6

Cognitive restructuring, when applied to public speaking, means

Accepted Answer

A)  changing your ideas to match those of your audience 
B)  a form of brainwashing often found in propaganda speeches 
C)  substituting adaptive thinking for negative thoughts 
D)  a form of hypnosis used to cure stage fright

Question 7

Which is NOT a good way to close a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduce new information not discussed previously to give the audience something to think about as they leave. 
B)  Use a call to action. 
C)  End with a summary of main points. 
D)  Give the audience a statement of what the speaker him or herself is prepared to do in regard to the proposal.

Question 8

Which is a function of the introduction of a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  To present detailed arguments about your main points 
B)  To allow the audience to judge your qualifications 
C)  To reiterate the significance of the topic 
D)  To call the audience to action

Exam 10: Preparing and Presenting Public Speeches