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Question #1

When creating podcasts, you should consider all of the following except

A how you will appear on screen.

B a website to host the content.

C microphone access.

D cost-free audio recording software.

Question #2

After-dinner speeches always take place after an evening meal.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #3

An effective speech of inspiration appeals to reason, not emotion.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #4

“Clearly roses are the best flowers for gift giving, because I see more people buying them than any other kind of flower” is an example of

A red herring.

B either-or fallacy.

C begging the question.

D bandwagoning.

Question #5

“I’m a better candidate than X because, unlike X, I work for a living” is an example of

A begging the question.

B hasty generalization.

C slippery slope.

D ad hominem argument.

Question #6

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, all needs are equally important and must be fulfilled simultaneously.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #7

All persuasive speeches explicitly seek a response from the audience.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #8

Speeches about ______ address the impact of individuals and groups on society.

A objects or phenomena

B processes

C people

D events

Question #9

Speeches about ______ might discuss brewing beer, lightning formation, or yoga sequences.

A objects or phenomena

B events

C people

D processes

Question #10

During a speech with presentation software, speakers should keep their eyes on the screen to avoid losing their place.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #11

It is best to use all capital letters on presentation aids.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #12

A presentation aid with words should have no more than six words per line.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #13

To illustrate points effectively, a speaker should always use only one type of aid.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #14

A pie graph uses points connected by lines to compare quantities or magnitudes.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #15

A speaker’s gestures should arise from genuine emotions and should conform to the speaker’s personality.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #16

Speakers should avoid audio-recording or videorecording rehearsals of the speech.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #17

Volume, pitch, rate, and pauses work independently of each other.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #18

Unnecessary and undesirable words used to fill pauses are called vocal fillers.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #19

Speaking from a manuscript is considered best for brief speeches, such as toasts and introductions.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #20

Speakers are more effective when they incorporate elements of conversational style in delivering a speech.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #21

Connotative meaning refers to the associations that different people bring to bear on a word.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #22

The denotative meaning is the literal, or dictionary, definition of a word.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #23

Generally, the introduction should be brief and no more than _______ percent of the speech body.

A 15 to 20

B 5 to 10

C 20 to 25

D 10 to 15

Question #24

Listeners are most likely to remember and act on a speech that

A ends with a strong conclusion.

B uses many statistics.

C begins with a long introduction.

D uses a lot of humorous stories.

Question #25

Using the speaking outline, how many times should you practice?

A three

B one

C five or more

D two

Question #26

The purpose of a speaking outline is to firm up and organize main points and develop supporting points to substantiate them.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #27

Some common organizational arrangements for public speeches are topical, chronological, spatial, causal (cause-effect), problem-solution, and narrative.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #28

A chronological pattern of arrangement follows the natural sequential order of the main points.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #29

Each main point should be expressed as a declarative sentence.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #30

Facts, statistics, testimonies, and narratives are all examples of

A main points.

B citations.

C transitions.

D supporting material.

Question #31

Audience analysis should play a role in the speaker’s choice of sources.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #32

A strong citation includes the author (or origin), the type of source, the title, and the date.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #33

After the interview, you should offer to send the interviewee the results of the interview.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #34

A speaker can gain considerable insight into a topic by conducting an interview with an expert.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #35

Facts are findings, eyewitness accounts, or opinions from professionals trained to evaluate a given topic.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #36

One of the most powerful means of conveying a message is through a narrative.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #37

The thesis statement and the specific purpose are not related.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #38

The specific speech purpose lays out precisely what you want the audience to take away from your speech.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #39

If listeners hold a positive attitude toward the topic, the speaker won’t need to work to reinforce the attitude.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #40

As a general rule, people give more interest and attention to topics about which they have a negative attitude.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #41

Active listeners

A ignore the speaker’s nonverbal cues.

B are often distracting to other listeners.

C usually set listening goals and listen for main ideas.

D apply the same goals to every speech.

Question #42

Differences in dialects or accents, nonverbal cues, and physical appearance sometimes serve as cultural barriers to listening.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #43

A speaker who is both honest and dependable has the quality of

A trustworthiness.

B dignity.

C integrity.

D candor.

Question #44

If something is common knowledge, it does not need to be cited.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #45

Properly channeling your nervousness can boost speech performance.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #46

A speaker’s anxiety is heightened when he or she perceives the audience as negative or neutral to the speech.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #47

A speaker should always refer back to the thesis statement to stay on track in proving the speech’s central idea.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #48

An effective speech should be organized around two or three main points.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #49

Dyadic communication is between a speaker and a large, unknown audience.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #50

In this form of communication, the receiver is physically removed from the messenger, and there is little or no interaction between the speaker and the audience.

A public speaking

B mass communication

C dyadic communication

D small group communication

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