Answer Options:
It doesn’t round off the statistics.
It doesn’t state the statistics clearly.
It doesn’t cite a qualified source for the statistics.
All of these answers are correct.
Answer: It doesn’t state the statistics clearly and it doesn’t cite a qualified source for the statistics.
Question: Which of the following does your textbook mention as an advantage of extemporaneous delivery?
Answer Options:
It requires only a minimal amount of planning by the speaker.
It reduces the likelihood of a speaker making vocalized pauses.
It improves a speaker’s ability to articulate difficult words correctly.
It requires little or no preparation before the speech is delivered.
It allows greater spontaneity than does speaking from a manuscript.
Answer: It allows greater spontaneity than does speaking from a manuscript.
Question: To give statistics greater impact, a speaker should:
Answer Options:
use statistics sparingly.
let the statistics speak for themselves.
use exact numbers rather than rounding off.
combine the statistics with technical language.
reveal the source of the statistics.
Answer: use statistics sparingly.
Question: According to your textbook, the specific purpose statement for a speech should be
Answer Options:
determined after the conclusion
written using figurative language
the same as the title of the speech
limited to one distinct idea
expressed as a question
Answer: limited to one distinct idea
Question: Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a way to enhance the effectiveness of your examples?
Answer Options:
Practice delivery to enhance your extended examples.
Avoid using examples drawn from your personal experience.
Make your examples vivid and richly textured.
All of these answers are correct.
Answer: All of these answers are correct.
Question: Audiences tend to be more forgiving of poor delivery in online speeches than in speeches they attend in person.
Answer Options:
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Question: Two types of speech outlines discussed in your textbook are the
Answer Options:
preparation outline and the formal outline.
rough draft outline and the detailed outline.
preparation outline and the speaking outline.
speaking outline and the extemporaneous outline.
sentence outline and the preparation outline.
Answer: preparation outline and the speaking outline.
Question: Natasha and Ramone are listening to a realtor who is encouraging them to buy a house they looked at earlier in the day. At the hotel, they are trying to decide whether or not to purchase the house. According to your textbook, Natasha and Ramone are engaged in _________ listening.
Answer Options:
critical
appreciative
receptive
comprehensive
informative
Answer: critical
Question: According to your textbook, as Bilqis prepares her preparation outline for her speech on spiders, she should remember to include all of the following except
Answer Options:
a specific purpose statement.
labels for the introduction, body, and conclusion.
transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries.
directions for delivering the speech.
a bibliography.
Answer: directions for delivering the speech.
Question: According to your textbook, you can establish your credibility in a speech introduction by __________.
Answer Options:
A. explaining your firsthand knowledge and experience with the topic.
B. introducing the topic to your audience with technical language.
C. stating that you have learned about the topic through your research.
D. All of these answers are correct.
Answer: D. All of these answers are correct.
Question: As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language because such language
Answer Options:
denigrates the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked.
violates current standards of political correctness on college campuses.
undermines the right of all groups in the U.S. to express their ideas.
All of these answers are correct.
Answer: All of these answers are correct.
Question: When speaking from a manuscript, you should:
Answer Options:
practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural.
be certain the final manuscript is legible at a glance.
work on establishing eye contact with the audience.
All of these answers are correct.
Answer: All of these answers are correct.
Question: “To inform my audience about the three basic steps in preventive medicine” is an example of a
Answer Options:
main point
speech purpose
thesis statement
central idea
general purpose
Answer: speech purpose
Question: Ariana is going to deliver an online informative speech for her public speaking class. According to your textbook, which of the following should she keep in mind?
Answer Options:
A. Visual aids should be avoided online.
B. Online speeches require more rehearsal time than in-person speeches.
C. none of these.
D. Audience adaptation is not important because you cannot see the audience.
Answer: B. Online speeches require more rehearsal time than in-person speeches.