1. Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for capturing the
audience's attention during the delivery of the introduction of a speech?
Answers:
• Using humor
• Making a shocking statement
• Demonstrating goodwill
• Asking a question
2. Choose
the option that best completes the following sentence.
To avoid
alienating the audience by stereotyping or otherwise patronizing people on the
basis of gender, race, religion, or other factors, the speaker should strive to
use ______________.
Answers:
• relevant quotes
• inclusive language
• industry jargon
• simple words and sentence structure
3. Choose
the word that best completes the following sentence.
A/An
______________ speech is one that is designed to change, influence, or
reinforce the attitudes, beliefs, or actions of the audience.
Answers:
• demonstration
• persuasive
• informative
• motivational
4. Choose
the phrase that best completes the following sentence.
A
_________________ is a method of organization used in persuasive speeches that
seek immediate action from the audience.
Answers:
• problem-cause-solution order
• refutative design
• motivated sequence
• causation design
5. Choose
the option that best completes the following sentence.
When
performing a situational audience analysis, the first thing a speaker should
consider is _____________.
Answers:
• the values or attitudes of the audience
• the speaking occasion
• the demographics of the audience
• the time and place of the speech
6. Choose
the best option based on the following statement.
The term
"____________" refers to the impact made on the audience when they
perceive the speaker as confident, decisive, and enthusiastic.
Answers:
• adrenaline
• empathy
• dynamism
• identification
7. Choose
the option that best completes the following sentence.
Performing
thorough research and using specific, relevant evidence from reliable sources
is most important when ____________.
Answers:
• the speaker is not recognized as an expert
• the target audience opposes the speaker's views
• the speaker is addressing an audience of experts on the speech
topic
• the target audience is in accordance with the speaker's views
• a and b
• b and c
8. Choose
the series of phrases that best completes the following sentence.
The term
"______________" refers to a brief statement that sums up the main
ideas of a speech, whereas the term "____________" refers to the
speaker's goal or the response he wants to evoke.
Answers:
• central idea; specific purpose
• topic; thesis
• specific purpose; central idea
• thesis; central idea
9. Which
of the following is NOT a demographic characteristic of an audience?
Answers:
• ethnicity
• education
• religion
• sexual orientation
• gender
• attitudes
• family background
10. A
thesis statement that begins "There are three major considerations"
would most likely use which of the following methods of organization?
Answers:
• Spatial design
• Comparative design
• Sequential design
• Topical order
11.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
When
performing a post-speech audience analysis, the speaker should take into
consideration all of the following EXCEPT _____________.
Answers:
• attitude responses
• nonverbal responses
• behavior responses
• survey responses
• verbal responses
12.
Choose the best option based on the following statement.
The body
of a speech should generally not address more than five main points.
Answers:
• True
• False
13.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The
verbal, visual, and vocal responses a speaker receives to his message is called
__________.
Answers:
• feedback
• affirmation
• concurrence
• recognition
14.
Choose the series of phrases that best completes the following sentence.
A
_____________ interprets and analyzes _____________ and may include history
textbooks, criticisms, encyclopedias, and journal articles.
Answers:
• secondary source; primary sources
• source card; secondary sources
• primary source; citations
• primary source; secondary sources
15.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The two
most important strategies to keep in mind when preparing presentational aids
are _____________ and _____________.
Answers:
• to make them easy to use; to keep them simple
• to make them large enough; to make them easy to use
• to keep them simple; to make them colorful
• to use complete sentences; to include a lot of information
16.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
A
presentation on a five-step process for making a banana cream pie would be an
example of a/an ______________ speech.
Answers:
• informative
• demonstration
• impromptu
• persuasive
17.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
Music,
diaries, pottery, autobiographies, novels, clothing, and official documents are
all examples of _____________.
Answers:
• secondary sources
• source cards
• source citations
• primary sources
18.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence.
_______________
is a process in which people share thoughts, ideas, and feelings in understandable
ways.
Answers:
• Speaking
• Communication
• Feedback
• Listening
19.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The term
"_______________" refers to a type of inductive reasoning in which a
speaker notes that two things are similar in some respects and comes to the
conclusion that they must be similar in a further respect.
Answers:
• reasoning from specific instances
• causal reasoning
• deductive reasoning
• analogical reasoning
20. Which
of the following methods of organization would be the best choice for an
informative speech that describes a process as a series of steps?
Answers:
• Problem-solution design
• Spatial design
• Categorical design
• Sequential design
21.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
All of
the following are characteristics of effective vocal delivery EXCEPT
____________.
Answers:
• rate of speech
• articulation
• volume
• facial expressions
• use of pauses
22.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The term
"____________" refers to the twisting or misrepresentation of facts
to suit the speaker's purpose.
Answers:
• plagiarism
• egocentrism
• distortion
• disinformation
23.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
All of
the following constitute best practice for using narrative as a form of
evidence in a speech EXCEPT ____________.
Answers:
• using examples that draw only from the speaker's personal
experience
• keeping narratives brief and few in number
• making an explicit connection between the anecdote and the point
being made
24. Which
of the following statements regarding the development of the central idea of a
speech is/are TRUE?
Answers:
• The central idea should express a single idea only.
• The central idea should be audience-centered.
• The central idea should use specific language.
• The central idea should be at least a paragraph long.
• All of the above are true.
• a, b, and c
• a, c, and d
25.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
Speaking
______________ is a mode of delivery that allows for the most fluid interaction
with the audience and that often makes a speech sound more dynamic,
spontaneous, and fresh.
Answers:
• extemporaneously
• from memory
• impromptu
• from a manuscript
26. Which
of the following statements regarding the use of a personal story in a speech
is/are TRUE?
Answers:
• Telling a personal story helps the audience connect emotionally
to the topic.
• Telling a personal story is a good way to illustrate a specific
point, process, or truth.
• Telling a personal story ruins the credibility of the speaker.
• a and b
27. Choose
the option that best completes the following sentence.
All of
the following are characteristics of effective physical delivery EXCEPT
____________.
Answers:
• gesture
• pronunciation
• appearance
• facial expressions
• eye contact
• movement
28.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
In
general, supporting materials like descriptions, examples, statistics, and
testimonies should be _____________ by the speaker.
Answers:
• used sparingly
• paraphrased
• avoided
• quoted verbatim
29. Which
of the following is/are types of supporting materials commonly used in speech
writing?
Answers:
• Examples
• Testimony
• Statistics
• Definitions
• Comparisons
• All of the above
• a, c, d, and e only
30.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The term
" _______________" refers to a brief phrase (such as
"First," "The next step," and "Finally") that
focuses the audience's attention on the speaker's key points or that indicates
where the speaker is in the speech.
Answers:
• summary statement
• signpost
• transition
• connective
31.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The three
types of claims or questions a speaker might address in a speech are those of
__________.
Answers:
• principle, fact, and value
• fact, belief, and policy
• fact, value, and policy
• fact, policy, and culture
32.
Choose the phrase that best completes the following sentence.
All of
the following are ways to focus the topic of a persuasive speech except
___________.
Answers:
• focusing on a question of fact
• focusing on a question of value
• focusing on a question of public opinion
• focusing on a question of policy
33. Which
of the following modes of delivery would be LEAST effective for an important
speech in which word choice is crucial?
Answers:
• Speaking extemporaneously
• Speaking from memory
• Speaking impromptu
• Speaking from a manuscript
34.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
Presentational
aids enhance a speaker's confidence in all of the following ways EXCEPT
_____________.
Answers:
• by enhancing the clarity and impact of the speaker's message
• by diverting the audience's attention
• by helping the speaker remember the speech
• by giving purpose to the speaker's movement
35.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
We are
practicing a/an ____________ listening style when we listen to seek enjoyment
or inspiration.
Answers:
• empathic
• discriminative
• therapeutic
• appreciative
36. Which
of the following statements regarding the use of humor in speech delivery
is/are TRUE?
Answers:
• Any tasteful joke that makes the audience laugh is an appropriate
attention getter.
• Humor should never be used in a speech addressed to a business
or other formal audience.
• Humor can be used effectively in almost any type of speech as
long as it is relevant to the topic.
• Humor makes the speaker more likeable and disarms audience
hostility.
• a, c, and d
• c and d
37. Which
of the following presentational aids would be most effective if the speaker
wanted to show changes among variables over time?
Answers:
• bar graph
• circle graph
• line graph
• pie graph
38. Which
of the following is NOT a type of presentational aid?
Answers:
• Person
• Object
• Slide
• Handout
• Laser pointer
39. Which
of the following statements regarding the use of presentational aids DURING a
speech is NOT true?
Answers:
• The speaker should direct his speech to the audience, not to the
aid.
• The speaker should ensure that the aid is positioned properly.
• The speaker should not reveal the aid until he is ready to use
it.
• The speaker should keep the aid in view until he is sure the
audience understands the point.
40.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
All of
the following are listening styles except ______________ .
Answers:
• therapeutic
• comprehensive
• conclusive
• evaluative
• empathic
41.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The term
"_____________" refers to an error in reasoning in which the speaker
assumes that one event will establish a trend that will in turn lead to
disastrous results.
Answers:
• post hoc fallacy
• causal fallacy
• straw man fallacy
• slippery slope fallacy
42.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The
element of physical delivery that conveys the most information to the audience
is _____________.
Answers:
• gesture
• facial expression
• vocal quality
• eye contact
• movement
43.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
A/An
_______________ would be the most appropriate presentational aid to use for
information that cannot be effectively displayed or that the audience must
study or refer to before, during, or after the speech.
Answers:
• film or video
• handout
• object
• booklet
44.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
A speech
delivered with little or no prior preparation is called an ______________
speech.
Answers:
• extemporaneous
• on-the-spot
• unrehearsed
• impromptu
45. Which
of the following is NOT one of the four functions of presentational aids?
Answers:
• To reinforce the impact of the message
• To increase the dynamism of the speaker
• To increase the impact of the message
• To increase the clarity of the message
• To enhance the confidence of the speaker
46. Which
of the following is NOT an effective delivery technique?
Answers:
• Maintaining eye contact with the audience
• Using hand gestures to emphasize important points
• Varying the rate, pitch, tone, and volume of the voice
• Using crisp language and a conversational tone
• Pausing after important points in the speech
• Moving around the stage
• All of the above are effective delivery techniques.
47.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The five
parts of reasoning a speaker should keep in mind when preparing arguments and
supporting materials are ____________.
Answers:
• evidence, warrant, qualifier, rebuttal, and response
• claim, background, qualifier, evidence, and warrant
• opinion, claim, evidence, background, and response
• claim, evidence, warrant, qualifier, and rebuttal
48.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The term
" ____________" refers to the testimony of an ordinary person who has
some first-hand knowledge, experience, or insight on a given topic.
Answers:
• expert testimony
• prestige testimony
• peer testimony
• reluctant testimony
49.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
A
_______________ is an important type of connective that speechwriters use to
indicate when the speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.
Answers:
• transition
• signpost
• transformation
• summary
50.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
Rhetorical
questions, controversial statements, pithy quotations, personal stories, and
humor are all examples of _______________.
Answers:
• ways to establish credibility
• attention-getting devices
• effective language use in speechwriting
• elements speechwriters should avoid
51.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The three
types of credibility are ____________.
Answers:
• initial, demonstrated, and culminating
• prior, intrinsic, and terminal
• initial, derived, and terminal
• prior, derived, and culminating
52.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
When
analyzing the audience during the course of a speech, the speaker should be
aware first and foremost of the audience's ________________.
Answers:
• understanding of the main points
• evaluation of the speaker's credibility
• attention to the speaker
• motivation for attending the speech
• attitudes toward the topic
53. Which
of the following options represents the proper sequence of initial steps one
should take when planning a speech?
Answers:
• select a topic, determine the purpose, analyze the audience,
begin research
• analyze the audience, determine the purpose, select a topic,
begin research
• select a topic, begin research, analyze the audience, determine
the purpose
• determine the purpose, select a topic, begin research, analyze
the audience
54.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
A speaker
delivering a speech from a manuscript should follow all of the following
guidelines EXCEPT _____________.
Answers:
• rehearse with the actual notes to become comfortable with using
them
• number the note cards for ease of use
• spend less time practicing the conclusion so that it sounds
spontaneous and fresh
• slide notes rather than turn them over to limit distracting
movement
55.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence.
In a
public speaking situation, the communication cycle includes all of the
following components except ______________ .
Answers:
• feedback
• the listener
• the sender
• the environment
• the message
56.
Choose the series of words that best completes the following sentence.
The term
______________ refers to the ____________ experiences, education, knowledge,
values, goals, and attitudes.
Answers:
• identification; listener's
• demographics; speaker's
• frame of reference; speaker's
• nonverbal communication; listener's
57. Which
of the following presentational aids would be most effective if the speaker
wanted to show parts of an object?
Answers:
• bar graph
• handout
• pie chart
• diagram
58.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
All of
the following techniques are effective ways for a speaker to bring a speech to
a satisfying psychological conclusion EXCEPT ____________.
Answers:
• maintaining eye contact with the audience
• slowing the rate of delivery
• reading from notes before delivering the final statement
• pausing briefly after delivering the final statement
59.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The term
"______________" refers to a technique in which the speaker connects
himself with the values, attitudes, or experiences of the audience.
Answers:
• creating common ground
• inclusive language
• identification
• self-awareness
60.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
An
effective conclusion of a speech should do all of the following except
______________.
Answers:
• leave the audience with a positive, memorable impression of the
speech
• let the audience know what action they should take, if any
• briefly introduce a new point for the audience to ponder
• leave the audience with something to think about
• recap the key points of the speech
61.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
Referencing
other experts during a speech _____________.
Answers:
• destroys the speaker's credibility as an expert on his topic
• enhances the speaker's credibility as an expert on his topic
• weakens the speaker's arguments, claims, or assertions
• a and c
62.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence.
The term
______________ refers to what a speaker wants audience members to remember long
after they have forgotten everything else about the speech.
Answers:
• residual message
• call to action
• internal stimulus
• psychological conclusion
63.
Choose the best option based on the following statement.
Informative
speeches should always be balanced and objective.
Answers:
• True
• False
64.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
A
prepared and rehearsed speech that is not written out or memorized, but that is
delivered from a brief set of notes, is called a/an ______________ speech.
Answers:
• extemporaneous
• hypothetical
• abstract
• impromptu
65.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The term
" ____________" refers to reasoning that moves from particular facts
to a general conclusion.
Answers:
• reasoning from principle
• reasoning from specific instances
• demonstrated credibility
• terminal credibility
66.
Choose the phrase that best completes the following sentence.
A
_______________ is a tentative plan that shows the basic structure of the major
parts of speech, their relative importance, and the way they fit together.
Answers:
• Preparation outline
• Speaking outline
• Working outline
• Key-word outline
67.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The term
" ____________" refers to the credibility of a speaker that is
produced by everything he says and does during the speech.
Answers:
• derived credibility
• intrinsic credibility
• demonstrated credibility
• terminal credibility
68.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The goal
of a/an ______________ speech is to present new information and understanding
about a particular topic for the enlightenment of the audience.
Answers:
• demonstration
• persuasive
• informative
• inspirational
69. Which
of the following presentational aids would be most appropriate for a speech
about the art of Georges Seurat?
Answers:
• diagram
• pie chart
• object
• graphic
70.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
The term
"________________" refers to dividing an audience into smaller groups
of people with similar needs, preferences, and characteristics.
Answers:
• audience targeting
• audience segmentation
• audience identification
• audience segregation
71.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
When
using expert opinion as supporting material, a speaker should ____________.
Answers:
• be certain that sources cited are experts on the subject being
discussed
• identify the sources within the speech to demonstrate their
credibility to the audience
• cite opinions that veer from prevailing opinions
• quote sources accurately
• a, b, and d
• a, c, and d
72. Which
of the following is a detailed outline that includes the title, specific purpose,
central idea, introduction, main points, sub-points, transitions, conclusion,
and bibliography of a speech?
Answers:
• Preparation outline
• Speaking outline
• Working outline
• Key-word outline
• Chronological outline
73.
Choose the best option based on the following statement.
The most
effective persuasive speeches are those in which the speaker takes an extreme
view on the topic.
Answers:
• True
• False
74. Which
of the following statements regarding the preparation and use of slides is/are
TRUE?
Answers:
• To reinforce the message, the speaker should read the slide word
for word.
• Using standard clipart on a slide lends an air of familiarity
and puts the audience at ease.
• Slides should be printed in all caps so that all audience
members can read the information.
• When dealing with statistics, slides should contain exact
percentages even if the speaker rounds them up or down.
• Slides should contain any and all the details the speaker leaves
out of the actual speech.
• When designing slides, the speaker should maintain contrast
between text and background.
• b and d
• c and f
75.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence.
The term
______________ refers to the distractions that listeners often contend with,
and may include lack of knowledge about the speaker's topic, headaches, and
preoccupation with problems unrelated to the speech.
Answers:
• external noise
• environmental response mode
• internal stimulus
• internal noise
76.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence.
A
presentation entitled "The Eating Habits of Screech Owls" would be an
example of a/an ______________ speech.
Answers:
• informative
• demonstration
• impromptu
• special occasion
77.
Choose the series of phrases that best completes the following passage.
_______________
is an important part of effective speech delivery. The characteristics of a
speaker's voice that distinguish it from others is called __________, while the
patterns of change in a speaker's pitch are called _____________.
Answers:
• Timbre; pitch; articulation
• Vocal quality; timbre; inflection
• Rate; vocal quality; inflection
• Articulation; pitch; timbre
78.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
All of
the following constitute best practice for using statistics in a speech EXCEPT
____________.
Answers:
• stressing the impact of large numbers
• sharing exact statistics with the audience
• using familiar units of measurement
• rounding off statistics to aid audience retention
79.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence.
During
the communication process, adults tend to rely mostly on ____________ when
attempting to determine the meaning of a statement.
Answers:
• written words
• both vocal and visual cues
• spoken words
• feedback
80.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
An
effective introduction of a speech should ___________.
Answers:
• grab the attention of the audience
• focus the audience's attention on the central idea
• establish a rapport with the audience
• establish the speaker's credibility
• All of the above
• a, b, and d
81.
Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.
When
performing an audience analysis before preparing a speech, the speaker should
consider the ________________ characteristics of the audience, which include
beliefs, values, attitudes, desires, and behaviors.
Answers:
• demographic
• topographic
• physiographic
• psychographic
• sociocultural
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