Question 1

Of the following,the best way to cite a source in a speech would be _______.

Accepted Answer

A) "According to a magazine I read last week ..." 
B) "According to Arthur Jones in Harper's magazine,August 7,1989,in an article entitled "New Sources of Energy," on page 17 ..." 
C) "According to Arthur Jones in an article in last August's issue of Harper's magazine ..." 
D) "According to "New Sources of Energy" ..."

Question 2

Which of the following would be the best wording of the specific goal for a speaker who wants to support the implementation of a tax cut?

Accepted Answer

A) Should we adopt a tax cut now? 
B) No one could possibly support a tax cut now. 
C) I want the audience to believe that the United States should implement a tax cut. 
D) I want the audience to understand three alternatives to cutting taxes.

Question 3

Discuss the positive and negative aspects of using quotations within a speech.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The uncertainty reduction theory helps _______.

Accepted Answer

A) explain how we verify sources of information 
B) explain the processes we go through to get to know strangers 
C) explain the reason a speech needs to be given 
D) us understand connections between subjects

Question 5

Using the most updated edition of a source is a means of ensuring that source's _______.

Accepted Answer

A) authority 
B) objectivity 
C) currency 
D) relevance

Question 6

The difference between a topic and a subject is that _______.

Accepted Answer

A) a topic is a broad concept;a subject is a specific one 
B) a topic is a type of speech;a subject is the base of a speech 
C) a topic is a specific aspect of a subject 
D) a topic is a generalized subject

Question 7

To classify an individual as an expert he or she must be _______.

Accepted Answer

A) a master of the specific subject 
B) have engaged in a long-term study of their subject 
C) recognized by others as an authority in the field 
D) all of the above

Question 8

When using anecdotes or narratives in a speech,_______.

Accepted Answer

A) make sure they relate directly to the point of your speech 
B) make sure they are current and humorous 
C) use as many as you can find 
D) you do not need to use statistics

Question 9

A specific speech goal _______.

Accepted Answer

A) tells exactly what the subject and topic are 
B) states the response you want from your audience as a result of the speech 
C) is another term for thesis statement 
D) should be determined before you commit yourself to a topic

Question 10

"Unlike last year,this year we have a cooperative manager" is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A) contrast 
B) instance 
C) comparison 
D) illustration

Exam 11: Topic Selection and Development