Question 1

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate?
"To persuade a group of Evangelical Christians about exploring other religious ideas beyond Christianity in 6 minutes."

Accepted Answer

A) no clear audience. 
B) not clear. 
C) doubled up. 
D) not realistic given a time frame. 
E) rhetorical situation not matched.

Question 2

___________ persuasion occurs when the speaker truly believes that a particular change is in the best interest of the audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ persuasion occurs when the speaker truly...

Question 3

Compose a specific purpose for an informative speech on how to swing a golf club.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compose a specific purpose for an informative...

Question 4

The purpose of generating a personal inventory about yourself is to:

Accepted Answer

A) begin to rely on your inner knowing rather than depending on other sources. 
B) identify unique and interesting life experiences to consider as possible topics. 
C) prove that your personal experiences will be interesting to the audience. 
D) reduce your anxiety about standing in front of an audience and speaking. 
E) streamline your research and make your speech preparation more efficient.

Question 5

Some Internet sources that include ".edu" can be used to:

Accepted Answer

A) choose a unique topic that nobody else would ever think of. 
B) decide how to start your speech with an effective "grabber." 
C) find ready-made speeches on topics suitable for college audiences. 
D) get all the factual information you will need in one location. 
E) identify interesting topics you can research for your public speech.

Question 6

A ___________ is one's perception of the usefulness,importance,or worth of something.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________ is one's perception of the...

Question 7

What are the general purposes for speaking?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the general purposes for speaking?...

Question 8

In a speech to entertain,a speaker:

Accepted Answer

A) advises listeners to make time for themselves every week. 
B) gets the audience to respond interactively to "what if?" questions. 
C) gives a speech that provides enjoyment for the listeners. 
D) makes use of gestures and facial expressions to elicit laughter. 
E) uses jokes and sarcasm to cast doubt on popular beliefs.

Question 9

You should narrow your topic so that:

Accepted Answer

A) the audience won't be overwhelmed with all the knowledge. 
B) it will also apply to research you're doing in other courses. 
C) visual and presentation aids can do most of the work for you. 
D) you can present worthwhile content within the time frame. 
E) you'll be able to accomplish all the research for it online.

Question 10

Media outlets are best used as the topics of persuasive speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Reasonable and intelligent audiences do not have preconceived ideas about politics and religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Differentiate among the four common circumstances in a rhetorical situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Differentiate among the four common circumstances in...

Question 13

Constraints in public speaking refer to:

Accepted Answer

A) a delivery that matches the outline word for word. 
B) formality,both in content and in delivery. 
C) the need for a dignified,professional self-presentation. 
D) purpose,audience,context,and time frame. 
E) rejecting topics that are controversial or titillating.

Question 14

A __________ area is a broad area of knowledge (e.g. ,art,business,history,physical sciences,social sciences,humanities,education).

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ area is a broad area...

Question 15

A topic should be narrowed in a way that is appropriate for the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Of the six basic questions involved in a specific purpose,which one is the basic description of your topic?

Accepted Answer

A) want 
B) what 
C) when 
D) where 
E) who

Question 17

You've been asked to speak in front of the United Nations in New York City.What would the general rhetorical situation be of this speaking engagement and what questions would you have about the rhetorical situation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You've been asked to speak in front...

Question 18

A persuasive speech includes a call for action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A speech urging you to vote against a proposition is a speech to entertain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is referred to as the set of circumstances surrounding someone's speech?

Accepted Answer

A) historical context 
B) historical perspective 
C) rhetorical device 
D) rhetorical intent 
E) rhetorical situation

Exam 6: Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate? "To persuade a group of Evangelical Christians about exploring other religious ideas beyond Christianity in 6 minutes."

___________ persuasion occurs when the speaker truly believes that a particular change is in the best interest of the audience.

Compose a specific purpose for an informative speech on how to swing a golf club.

The purpose of generating a personal inventory about yourself is to:

Some Internet sources that include ".edu" can be used to:

A ___________ is one's perception of the usefulness,importance,or worth of something.

What are the general purposes for speaking?

In a speech to entertain,a speaker:

You should narrow your topic so that:

Media outlets are best used as the topics of persuasive speeches.

Reasonable and intelligent audiences do not have preconceived ideas about politics and religion.

Differentiate among the four common circumstances in a rhetorical situation.

Constraints in public speaking refer to:

A __________ area is a broad area of knowledge (e.g. ,art,business,history,physical sciences,social sciences,humanities,education).

A topic should be narrowed in a way that is appropriate for the audience.

Of the six basic questions involved in a specific purpose,which one is the basic description of your topic?

You've been asked to speak in front of the United Nations in New York City.What would the general rhetorical situation be of this speaking engagement and what questions would you have about the rhetorical situation?

A persuasive speech includes a call for action.

A speech urging you to vote against a proposition is a speech to entertain.

What is referred to as the set of circumstances surrounding someone's speech?