Question 1
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear.
I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal.
II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones.
III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve.
These main points are arranged in ______ order.
spatial
descending
chronological
ascending
topical
Question 2
When the general purpose of your speech is to _____, you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer.
inform
convince
entertain
persuade
convert
Question 3
According to a recent survey, which of the following is the most important in shaping a hiring decision?
grade-point average
extra curricular activities
ability to communicate effectively
work experience
Question 1
"Are you married, divorced, or single?"
lawful
unlawful
Question 2
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?
Visualize yourself giving a successful speech.
Concentrate on communicating with the audience, rather than on your nerves.
Choose a topic you care about and prepare thoroughly for the speech.
all of the above
Question 3
"To persuade my audience to take a class that will teach them CPR" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
fact.
attitude.
value.
policy.
opinion.
Question 1
Audience-centeredness means that public speaker should
keep the audience foremost in mind throughout the speechmaking process.
use any means necessary to gain the assent of the audience.
avoid choosing topics that are controversial.
all of the above
Question 2
According to your textbook, how well a speech is organized likely will influence
how clearly the audience understands the speech.
how the audience views the competence of the speaker.
how confident the speaker feels about his or her delivery.
all of the above.
Question 3
A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called a(n) ________speech.
extemporaneous
spontaneous
transitional
contemporaneous
informative
Question 1
"What personal qualities do you have that you think would be helpful in working with the teams within our organization?"
lawful
unlawful
Question 2
Julia is listening to her meteorology professor explain how to interpret images from Doppler radar. Because Julia's goal is to understand the information being presented, she is engaged in __________ listening.
attentive
comprehensive
appreciative
empathic
critical
Question 3
When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is
a way to manipulate people.
a way to make a difference in something we care about.
a way to make everyone see things through our frame of reference.
a way to demonstrate how clever we are.
a way to make bad ideas seem good.
Question 1
Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points?
I. Many citizens are victimized every year by incompetent lawyers.
II. A bill requiring lawyers to stand for recertification every 10 years will do much to help solve the problem.
legal
topical
chronological
problem-solution
analytical
Question 2
If you have prepared a speech, but do not plan to use the same exact wording during presentation, you will be speaking
impromptu
extemporaneously
from memory
from a manuscript
Question 3
Which organizational pattern is especially effective for persuasive speeches that seek immediate action by listeners?
comparative advantages order
Monroe's motivated sequence
problem-solution order
reflective-thinking sequence
psychological process order