Deck 12: Planning Public Speaking

Question 1

Which of the following is important for situational audience analysis?

A)Determining the listener's orientation toward the topic.
B)Determining the listener's orientation toward the speaker.
C)Determining the listener's orientation toward the speaking occasion.
D)All of these answers are important for situational audience analysis.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

All of the following are possible purposes for informative speaking EXCEPT 

A)to teach listeners how to do something.
B)to convince listeners to do something they are not currently doing.
C)to correct listeners' misconceptions.
D)to make listeners aware of a problem.
E)to describe a new procedure or policy.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When a speaker attempts to change listeners' attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors or attempts to motivate them to take some action,the purpose of this speech is

A)to inform.
B)to entertain.
C)to persuade.
D)to highlight.
E)to mind map.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What type of speaking has the primary goal of increasing listeners' understanding,awareness,or knowledge about a topic?

A)speaking to inform
B)speaking to persuade
C)speaking to entertain
D)narrative speaking
E)speaking for humor

Question 5

A behavioral objective that specifies what response a speaker wants from an audience is called a

A)thesis statement.
B)specific purpose.
C)mind map.
D)speech topic
E)general purpose.

Question 6

Which of these is a guideline for choosing a speech topic?

A)Select a topic that is brand new to you.
B)Wait as long as possible to choose a topic so that you have options.
C)Select a topic appropriate for your audience.
D)Select a topic on which you and listeners agree.
E)All of these answers are guidelines for choosing topics.

Question 7

Ninety percent of a speech happens before it is delivered.

Question 8

All of the following are possible purposes for persuasive speaking EXCEPT

A)to convince listeners to do something they are not currently doing.
B)to convince listeners to stop doing something they are currently doing.
C)to motivate listeners to support a specific policy,law,or candidate.
D)to correct listeners' misconceptions.
E)to inspire listeners to give time or money to a worthy cause.

Question 9

All of the following are necessary for a well-crafted speech EXCEPT

A)a thoughtfully selected topic.
B)a clear purpose.
C)a humorous anecdote.
D)​a concise thesis statement.
E)​none of these are exceptions.

Question 10

David was born in the Philippines when his father was stationed on a military base there.Even though he has lived in the U.S.for the last 15 years of his 20-year life,David is very passionate about helping address the economic hardship in the Philippines and chooses to speak on this for his class.David's selection is an example of which piece of advice about choosing a topic?

A)Select a topic appropriate to your audience.
B)Select a topic appropriate to the speaking occasion.
C)Select a topic that matters to you.
D)Narrow your topic to a manageable focus.
E)Mind mapping your topic in relation to your broad area of interest.

Question 11

James Winans,a professor of communication,described public speaking as

A)communication from one to many.
B)linear communication.
C)enlarged conversation.
D)large group communication.
E)heightened conversation.

Question 12

The ability to present ideas effectively in public speaking situations will enhance your 

A)civic life.
B)social life.
C)political context.
D)career.
E)all of the above

Question 13

As part of her planning for her speech,Julia narrowed her topic by associating individual ideas in relation to broader ideas.This concept is known as

A)brainstorming.
B)determining the purpose.
C)mind mapping.
D)clustering.
E)concept mapping.

Question 14

"Were my audience members alive when the spaceship Challenger exploded?" is an example of a question that falls into what category of audience analysis?

A)demographic analysis
B)situational audience analysis
C)attitudinal analysis
D)geographical analysis
E)probing question analysis

Question 15

One of the most powerful ways for speakers to enhance impact is to demonstrate personal involvement with their topics.

Question 16

What information can Kay learn from her demographic audience analysis?

A)Whether or not her audience likes her topic
B)Her audience's attitude towards her
C)Her audience's attitude towards the occasion
D)How many speeches her audience has seen
E)The average age of her audience

Question 17

"Knowing how to create a Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Kit could save your life one day" is an example of what?

A)a general purpose
B)a specific purpose
C)a thesis
D)an introduction
E)a main point

Question 18

The test of a good thesis statement is whether or not listeners remember it after you have finished..

Question 19

A method of audience analysis that seeks information about specific listeners that relates directly to the speaker's topic and purpose is

A)attitudinal audience analysis.
B)demographic audience analysis.
C)situational audience analysis.
D)contextual audience analysis.
E)critical audience analysis

Question 20

Which of the following is an effective specific purpose statement?

A)I want 25% of listeners to donate blood.
B)I want my listeners to know the five key principles of maintaining good health.
C)I want my listeners to laugh.
D)Donate blood.
E)Big business gets all the breaks.

Question 21

Effective public speaking requires a formal style of delivery.

Question 22

Mind mapping is a holistic record of information on a topic.

Question 23

One challenge with using demographic survey data is to avoid stereotyping.

Question 24

Listeners' perceptions of a speaker shape how they respond to a message.

Question 25

Once you've selected and narrowed your topic and developed your general and specific purpose statements,you are ready to begin writing the body of the speech.

Question 26

Jamie is speaking about the upcoming local elections.She can learn her audience's opinions about the elections by doing a situational audience analysis.

Question 27

Effective speaking is first and foremost a chance to impress others with your skills and talents.

Question 28

Effective public speaking is much like ____________________.

Question 29

General features common to a group of listeners are determined through ____________________ audience analysis.

Question 30

The physical setting is part of the speaking occasion.

Question 31

A speaker can learn the age of her audience members by doing a situational audience analysis.

Question 32

After you have decided on a general purpose for your speech you need to write a(n)____________________ purpose.

Question 33

Storytelling is prominent in cultures that emphasize written communication more than oral communication.

Question 34

Entertainment material can be used in informative and persuasive speeches.

Question 35

A thesis statement is the main idea of an entire speech.

Question 36

Speeches to ______________________ aim to change or reinforce people's attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors or to motivate people to act.

Question 37

"To persuade my audience not to text and drive," is an example of a(n)____________________.

Question 38

Narrowing your topic to meet the time requirement is not a primary consideration for a public speaker.

Question 39

It is preferred to select a speech topic that is of interest to you.

Question 40

The speaker needs to select a topic that is appropriate to the speaking ____________________.

Question 41

What is a demographic analysis and why is useful?

Question 42

A classmate is having trouble selecting a topic for his upcoming persuasive speech assignment.What advice would you give him?

Question 43

A(n)____________________ statement is the main idea of an entire speech.

Question 44

Speeches to ____________________ have the primary objective to interest,amuse,or please listeners.

Question 45

Debbie wants to know if her audience is mostly male or female.She should conduct a(n)____________________ audience analysis.

Question 46

____________________ audience analysis seeks information about listeners that relate directly to the speaker's topic and purpose.

Question 47

A(n)____________________ is a holistic,visual way to record information on a topic.

Question 48

Compare and contrast the goals of speaking to inform and speaking to persuade.