Deck 11: Topic Selection and Development

Question 1

When considering the rhetorical situation for a speech,you should _______.

A)analyze the audience
B)adapt to the audience
C)determine a speech goal
D)all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The uncertainty reduction theory helps _______.

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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?

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 6

When you want to get the opinion of a large number of people on a topic,_______.

A)conduct an interview
B)conduct a survey
C)look for library sources
D)look for newspaper articles

Question 7

A specific speech goal _______.

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 8

How many sources should you use in a speech?

A)4-5
B)one for every two minutes of the speech
C)the number will vary depending on the topic,setting,and your own expertise
D)the number will vary depending on how much time you have to do the research

Question 9

When giving a speech about homelessness in her county,Marjorie cites an article from her local newspaper.This is an example of using _______.

A)secondary research
B)primary research
C)plagiarism
D)a specific goal statement

Question 10

The specific speech goal should _______.

A)encompass no more than two ideas
B)be left in the infinitive form to ensure understanding
C)be revised so it includes the desired audience response
D)be revised so that it reflects the intent of your speech

Question 11

If you had several related ideas for a speech topic and wanted to explore the connections between them,you could _______.

A)interview an expert
B)brainstorm
C)create a concept map
D)conduct a survey

Question 12

Data that you personally collect from the real world is considered _______.

A)primary research
B)credential research
C)secondary research
D)online research

Question 13

To forecast audience reactions,a speaker should use the data collected to answer which of the following questions?

A)What is the audience's knowledge,and what are the interests of its members?
B)What is the age range of the audience,and what is its educational background?
C)What is the economic background of the audience,and what is the sex of its members?
D)What is the occasion of the speech,and what is my purpose?

Question 14

For a speech on ratings of nursing homes,which of the following would probably be the most important bit of data about an audience for a speaker?

A)education
B)geographic uniqueness
C)age
D)race
E)gender

Question 15

_______ is an uncritical,unevaluative process of generating ideas.

A)Audience analysis
B)Brainstorming
C)Concept mapping
D)Contrasting

Question 16

The reason for gathering demographic data is so that you can _______.

A)sound knowledgeable about audience specifics
B)know where to look for information
C)adapt the topic to the audience knowledge and interest level
D)change your topic area if the audience isn't interested

Question 17

When analyzing the speech setting,you should consider _______.

A)special expectations based on the setting
B)how much information the audience knows
C)the age of the audience
D)all of the above

Question 18

One likely way to get information about a prospective audience is _______.

A)through a comprehensive examination
B)through a chairperson or group contact
C)by stereotyping
D)by asking someone else

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

A)Alex paraphrases a paragraph from a book in his speech without an oral footnote.
B)Evan gives a speech that his friend wrote the previous semester.
C)Carole quotes a line from an article without an oral footnote.
D)All of the above

Question 20

Your personal knowledge about a subject is _______.

A)largely irrelevant to speech preparation
B)too subjective to be used in a speech
C)a source for examples and personal experiences
D)the only source material necessary for any public speaker

Question 21

When using statistics in a speech,always remember that _______.

A)there is no such thing as too many
B)they must be verified
C)they do not mislead
D)they speak for themselves,without interpretation

Question 22

When preparing the notes for your speech,you should _______.

A)write down your speech word for word in case you lose your place
B)prepare note cards that include your quotes and sources
C)memorize your speech and not use any notes at all
D)write as small as possible in order to fit all the information on one note card

Question 23

The "exigence" of a speech is the reason the speech needs to be given.

Question 24

Which of the following statements about narratives is accurate?

A)Narratives are rarely appropriate for a speech.
B)Narratives are only acceptable if they are about your own personal experience.
C)Narratives can be a useful way to gain and keep the audience's attention.
D)Narratives can be a good substitute for statistical data.

Question 25

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

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 26

In preparing statistics for a speech,a speaker should _______.

A)use as many as possible because statistics carry proof
B)be exact to the last decimal point
C)let the audience draw its own conclusion
D)use statistics that will not mislead

Question 27

Which of the following statements about the use of quotations is accurate?

A)You should not quote directly in your speech.
B)Your speech should credit the source of the quotation.
C)Your speech should be a simple series of quotations.
D)Your speech should use as many long quotations as you can find.

Question 28

The speaker should not be concerned with the size of the audience and special expectations for a speech,as that is the job of the person or organization sponsoring the speech.

Question 29

If you mentioned U.S.Presidents Lincoln,Garfield,Kennedy,and Reagan in a portion of your speech to help make a point,you would be using factual statements called _______.

A)illustrations
B)analogies
C)anecdotes
D)examples

Question 30

Hakim is giving a speech in 2010 about the fuel-efficiency of hybrid cars.Which of the following internet articles is the strongest resource for this speech?

A)A personal blog from someone who thinks hybrid cars are a hoax
B)A CNN Money Online article about 2008 car sales,written by an experienced staff writer in 2009
C)A Newsweek Online article about how much a hybrid car costs compared to a gasoline-only car,written by an experienced staff writer written in 2009
D)A detailed study by an unnamed author and organization from 2010

Question 31

If Kwame is trying to explain the four steps to an exercise program,his general goal is to persuade the audience.

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

If you follow the statement that small schools can produce pro football players with the statement that Steve Kreider,the former Bengals wide receiver,graduated from Lehigh,you would be using a(n)_______.

A)illustration
B)analogy
C)example
D)quotation

Question 34

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

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 35

When using anecdotes or narratives in a speech,_______.

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 36

If you referred to a football team's defensive line by saying,"Our team's line is a stone wall," you would be using a(n)_______.

A)comparison
B)anecdote
C)contrast
D)hypothetical example

Question 37

When citing sources in your speechy,you should_______

A)give all your bibliographical detail
B)refer your audience to your written material
C)give a list of sources consulted at the end of the speech
D)mention the sources of your most important information

Question 38

A _______ is a planned,structured conversation where one person asks questions and another answers them.

A)survey
B)field observation
C)experiment
D)interview

Question 39

When using statistics in a speech you should _______.

A)use them as often as possible
B)use them comparatively
C)leave citations off when possible to avoid cumbersome speech
D)assume that a statistic that is found in a document that includes an author's name is reliable

Question 40

Plagiarism is _______.

A)the use of especially lengthy quotations
B)the overuse of source material
C)the undocumented use of a direct quotation
D)inaccurately paraphrasing a source

Question 41

How can you be sure to avoid plagiarism during a speech?

Question 42

It is not necessary to cite a source when you paraphrase it.

Question 43

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

Question 44

You have been chosen to give a speech on a topic of your choice and for an audience of your choice.Identify the audience,occasion,topic,and general and specific goals.Discuss the audience analysis and considerations for the physical setting of your speech.

Question 45

A source must be cited within a speech even if it is cited in your bibliography.

Question 46

Expert opinions are considered trustworthy and can be used to take the place of facts.

Question 47

Discuss the difference between marginalizing and stereotyping.How can these practices effect your competence as a speaker?

Question 48

Expert opinions are interpretations of facts and judgments made by qualified authorities.

Question 49

Imagine you are going to give a speech about smoking on campus.Identify one piece of personal experience or observation,one primary source,one secondary source,and one anecdote that you could use in this speech.

Question 50

A specific speech goal does not need to include the complete desired audience response,only a general idea.