Question 1

A well-known writer is scheduled to deliver a humorous after-dinner speech the same day a mass shooting has occurred, dominating news and conversations across the country. Which context will probably influence her presentation the most?

Accepted Answer

A)   temporal context
B)   physical context
C)   socio-psychological context
D)   cultural context A

Question 2

Besides the obvious advantage of becoming a better speaker, what is one of the other main benefits of studying public speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)   developing a strong vocabulary
B)   understanding how to receive feedback
C)   improving writing and editing abilities
D)   learning academic and career skills D

Question 3

Sophia has never spoken in front of a group before and she isn't sure where to begin. Perhaps the best advice to inexperienced speakers like Sophia is to start by concentrating on

Accepted Answer

A)   delivery.
B)   listeners.
C)   content.
D)   body language. C

Question 4

A lecturer has no problem addressing large halls full of hundreds of people, but clams up in small roundtable discussions. She is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)   temporal apprehension.
B)   situational apprehension.
C)   state apprehension.
D)   trait apprehension.

Question 5

You seem to be getting more and more "spam"―those useless e-mails that contain no relevant information and only clutter your mailbox. These are examples of messages that are

Accepted Answer

A)   low on signal and low on noise.
B)   high on signal and high on noise.
C)   high on signal and low on noise.
D)   low on signal and high on noise.

Question 6

Define noise as it relates to public speaking. Then choose two types of noise (physical, physiological, psychological, semantic, or visual) and give examples of each, noting the way they may influence the presentation of a speech.

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Question 7

Not all public speaking situations involve noise. In most circumstances, noise is totally eliminated or never existed in the first place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement is accurate concerning messages in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)   They include verbal signals but not nonverbal signals.
B)   Their organization helps listeners remember what was said.
C)   They are essentially composed at the moment of utterance.
D)   Their messages have nothing in common with conversational messages.

Question 9

Culture is

Accepted Answer

A)   passed down from one generation to the next through communication.
B)   synonymous with regional ethnicity or nationality.
C)   a set of genetic traits including skin color and facial features.
D)   a type of environmental noise that distracts or disrupts speakers.

Question 10

Discuss two types of academic or career skills that are commonly learned from public speaking.

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Question 11

A general fear of communication, regardless of the specific situation, is called ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

People are not born good speakers, they make themselves into good speakers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is a good, practical way to reduce factors that may cause your communication apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rehearse in the room where you will give the speech.
B)   Stand perfectly still.
C)   Realize you are the center of attention.
D)   Memorize the entire speech word for word.

Question 14

A social activist has a subjective view of morality and this is reflected in her riveting speech during a demonstration outside city hall. That is, she has an underlying belief that

Accepted Answer

A)   the actions of others make sense to them and should not be judged.
B)   circumstances play a role in behavior and the end may justify the means.
C)   ethical standards apply to all people in all situations at all times.
D)   right and wrong exist apart from cultural values or beliefs.

Question 15

How will this public speaking course differ from all other academic courses?

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Question 16

What is often the number one concern of students of public speaking, related to perhaps the most important personal and social competency they can learn?

Accepted Answer

A)   overcoming distractions
B)   speaking distinctly
C)   choosing a topic
D)   managing fear

Question 17

The seven essential elements of public speaking that need to be addressed and considered include: sender, receiver, message, speaker, audience, feedback, and apprehension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Public speaking apprehension is greatest during the beginning of the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A speaker's words say one thing. However, his lack of eye contact, stiff body movement, and facial grimace say something entirely different, sending a negative message through the

Accepted Answer

A)   mediated channel.
B)   auditory channel.
C)   objective channel.
D)   visual channel.

Question 20

Briefly define ethics as it relates to public speaking. Then explain the difference between subjective and objective views of ethics.

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Exam 1: Introducing Public Speaking

A well-known writer is scheduled to deliver a humorous after-dinner speech the same day a mass shooting has occurred, dominating news and conversations across the country. Which context will probably influence her presentation the most?

Besides the obvious advantage of becoming a better speaker, what is one of the other main benefits of studying public speaking?

Sophia has never spoken in front of a group before and she isn't sure where to begin. Perhaps the best advice to inexperienced speakers like Sophia is to start by concentrating on

A lecturer has no problem addressing large halls full of hundreds of people, but clams up in small roundtable discussions. She is experiencing

You seem to be getting more and more "spam"―those useless e-mails that contain no relevant information and only clutter your mailbox. These are examples of messages that are

Define noise as it relates to public speaking. Then choose two types of noise (physical, physiological, psychological, semantic, or visual) and give examples of each, noting the way they may influence the presentation of a speech.

Not all public speaking situations involve noise. In most circumstances, noise is totally eliminated or never existed in the first place.

Which statement is accurate concerning messages in public speaking?

Culture is

Discuss two types of academic or career skills that are commonly learned from public speaking.

A general fear of communication, regardless of the specific situation, is called ________.

People are not born good speakers, they make themselves into good speakers.

What is a good, practical way to reduce factors that may cause your communication apprehension?

A social activist has a subjective view of morality and this is reflected in her riveting speech during a demonstration outside city hall. That is, she has an underlying belief that

How will this public speaking course differ from all other academic courses?

What is often the number one concern of students of public speaking, related to perhaps the most important personal and social competency they can learn?

The seven essential elements of public speaking that need to be addressed and considered include: sender, receiver, message, speaker, audience, feedback, and apprehension.

Public speaking apprehension is greatest during the beginning of the speech.

A speaker's words say one thing. However, his lack of eye contact, stiff body movement, and facial grimace say something entirely different, sending a negative message through the

Briefly define ethics as it relates to public speaking. Then explain the difference between subjective and objective views of ethics.