Deck 2: Presenting Your First Speech

Question 1

02-13 After-dinner speeches and comic monologues have the general purpose to

A)inform.
B)persuade.
C)entertain.
D)inspire.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

02-09 Which of the following is an example of a speech with the general purpose "to inform?"

A)a television advertisement
B)a sermon
C)an after-dinner speech
D)a class lecture

Answer 2

D

Question 3

02-12 Ads on TV,radio,and pop-up commercials on the Internet;sermons;political speeches and sales presentations all have the general purpose to

A)inform.
B)persuade.
C)entertain.
D)inspire.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

02-08 What are the three types of general purposes for speeches?

A)to inform,to persuade,to entertain
B)to entertain,to inspire,to elaborate
C)to elucidate,to elaborate,to entertain
D)to persuade,to elaborate,to convince

Question 5

02-04 The key focus of the content of a speech is known as the

A)general purpose.
B)speech topic.
C)speech body.
D)presentation outline.

Question 6

02-14 A ______ is a concise statement indicating what you want your listeners to be able to do,remember,or feel when you finish your speech.

A)general purpose
B)central idea
C)specific purpose
D)blueprint statement

Question 7

02-16 The ______ is a one-sentence summary of the speech content.

A)general purpose
B)central idea
C)specific purpose
D)blueprint statement

Question 8

02-11 A speech designed to ______ seeks to change or reinforce listeners' attitudes,beliefs,values,or behavior.

A)inform
B)persuade
C)entertain
D)inspire

Question 9

02-06 Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when selecting and narrowing your topic?

A)How nervous am I to speak in public?
B)What experts can I use as sources in my speech?
C)Where can I find credible statistics for my speech?
D)What are my talents,interests,and experiences?

Question 10

02-07 Your ______ is the overarching goal of your speech.

A)general purpose
B)specific purpose
C)central idea
D)blueprint statement

Question 11

02-18 "The Wheat Belly diet is based on reducing the amount of processed foods that you eat,avoiding all processed flour,and increasing the amount of exercise you get." This statement is an example of a

A)general purpose.
B)central idea.
C)specific purpose.
D)attention-getter.

Question 12

02-02 Which of the following statements about audience analysis is TRUE?

A)It is something you do only at the beginning of preparing your speech.
B)It is an ongoing activity that should occur throughout the speechmaking process.
C)It is something you do only while delivering your speech.
D)It should not be done during the delivery of your speech.

Question 13

02-19 What term did the ancient Romans use to refer to the ability to develop or discover ideas that result in new insights or new approaches to old problems?

A)invention
B)inspiration
C)credibility
D)charisma

Question 14

02-17 How does the specific purpose statement differ from the central idea?

A)Whereas your central idea indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message.
B)Whereas your central idea indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message.
C)Whereas your specific purpose indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message.
D)Whereas your specific purpose indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message.

Question 15

02-03 As the text explains,a presentation that seems perfectly sensible and acceptable to a ______ businessperson who is accustomed to straightforward,problem-oriented logic may seem shockingly rude to a ______ businessperson who expects more circuitous,less overtly purposeful rhetoric.

A)U.S. ;Russian
B)Russian;U.S.
C)U.S. ;Chinese
D)Chinese;U.S.

Question 16

02-05 According to one research study,as a student,the amount of time you spend preparing your speech is one of the best predictors of

A)your level of speaking experience.
B)whether you will continue in the field of public speaking.
C)the grade you receive.
D)your perceived credibility and charisma.

Question 17

02-20 The key points in a speech are known as

A)transitions.
B)central ideas.
C)main ideas.
D)specific purposes.

Question 18

02-15 "At the end of my speech,the class will be able to identify three counseling facilities on campus and describe the best way to get help at each one." This statement is an example of a

A)general purpose.
B)central idea.
C)specific purpose.
D)blueprint statement.

Question 19

02-10 In a speech with the general purpose to ______,the speaker will teach,define,illustrate,clarify,or elaborate on a topic.

A)persuade
B)entertain
C)inform
D)inspire

Question 20

02-01 According to the text,the central focus on public speaking should be the

A)audience.
B)speaker.
C)venue.
D)speech topic.

Question 21

02-39 When using visual aids as supporting material,the simplest aids are usually the least effective.

Question 22

02-32 Audience analysis should only be performed at the beginning of preparing your speech.

Question 23

02-34 When selecting and narrowing a speech topic,it is NOT necessary to consider your own interests,talents,and experiences.

Question 24

02-23 According to the text,when gathering support material,you should make sure that it is

A)memorable,shocking,and interesting.
B)recent,understandable,and interesting.
C)familiar,interesting,and noteworthy
D)interesting,relevant,and memorable.

Question 25

02-30 What is the final step in the speechmaking process?

A)delivery
B)rehearsal
C)organization
D)summary

Question 26

02-22 According to the text,how can you make your support material more interesting?

A)by choosing support material that appeals to your listeners' senses
B)by choosing support material that corresponds with your audience's schematic framework
C)by avoiding support material that is over one year old
D)by choosing support material that appeals to the audience's sense of history

Question 27

02-25 Every well-prepared speech has three major divisions.What are these three divisions?

A)the general purpose,the specific purpose,and the central idea
B)the introduction,the body,and the conclusion
C)the attention-getter,the blueprint,and the summary
D)the topic,the central idea,and the specific purpose

Question 28

02-33 Different cultures have radically different expectations about public speaking.

Question 29

02-38 Supporting material should be personal and concrete,and it should appeal to your
listeners' senses.

Question 30

02-31 You should always make choices in designing and delivering your speech with your audience in mind.

Question 31

02-28 When developing an outline,you should indicate your main points by using

A)capital letters.
B)lowercase letters.
C)bullet points.
D)Roman numerals.

Question 32

02-26 Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion

A)before you prepare any other part of your speech.
B)before the introduction,but after the conclusion.
C)after you have carefully organized the body of your talk.
D)after the introduction,but before the conclusion.

Question 33

02-35 Your general purpose is the overarching goal of your speech.

Question 34

02-36 "To inform" is an example of a specific purpose.

Question 35

02-27 When developing an outline,you should indicate your major ideas by using

A)capital letters.
B)lowercase letters.
C)bullet points.
D)Roman numerals.

Question 36

02-40 A clearly and logically structured speech helps your audience remember what you say.

Question 37

02-21 To determine how to subdivide your central idea into key points,you should ask which of the following questions?

A)Does the general purpose match the specific purpose?
B)Do the main ideas contradict one another?
C)Is the central idea phrased in infinitive form?
D)Does the central idea have logical divisions?

Question 38

02-37 Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify the major divisions of your speech or key points that you wish to develop.

Question 39

02-24 Classical rhetoricians called the process of developing an orderly speech

A)invention.
B)disposition.
C)denotation.
D)connotation.

Question 40

02-29 The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it

A)quietly in your head just before you deliver it.
B)quietly in your head repeatedly until you are able to commit it to memory.
C)aloud,standing just as you will when you deliver it to your audience.
D)aloud in a public setting.

Question 41

02-44 The development or discovery of ideas and insights is known as ______.

Question 42

02-50 What are the essential elements of effective speech delivery?

Question 43

02-48 Write a specific purpose statement for a speech on the topic of common food allergies with the general purpose "to inform."

Question 44

02-46 What does it mean to be audience-centered?

Question 45

02-43 A ______ is a one-sentence summary of the speech content.

Question 46

02-47 Identify the three types of general purposes for speeches and give an example of each.

Question 47

02-45 ______ is the organization and arrangement of ideas and illustrations.

Question 48

02-41 The ______ is the key focus of the content of the speech.

Question 49

02-42 A ______ statement identifies the precise,measurable audience response you desire.

Question 50

02-49 Identify and explain the three methods for generating main ideas for your speech.