Deck 12: Planning Your Presentation

Question 1

Which of the following steps should be the starting point for researching, creating, adapting, organizing, and presenting your presentation's message?

A) audience knowledge of the topic
B) my belief in my topic
C) my purpose statement
D) the audience analysis results
E) the topic

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Roberto gave a presentation about how to earn more money working part-time while in school. His classmates were very interested in his speech and asked him lots of questions. What type of interest best describes their interest in his topic?

A) self-centered
B) purpose-centered
C) context-centered
D) speaker-centered
E) content-centered

Answer 2

A

Question 3

If you were making a presentation comparing two advanced computer systems, which of the following questions would be most important when analyzing your audience?

A) What do they know?
B) What are their attitudes?
C) What are their interests?
D) What is their race and religion?
E) What are their values?

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Martin McDermott, author of Speak with Courage, offers three important pieces of advice for giving a successful speech. Those three things are

A) practice, prepare, and participate.
B) prepare, prepare, and prepare.
C) rehearse, revise, and recite.
D) revise, revise, and revise.
E) All of the above skills were identified as important.

Question 5

In two national surveys-one administered to working professionals and the other to college students taking a communication course-what speaking skill was identified by both groups as the most important for effective presentations?

A) organizing your presentation
B) using your voice effectively
C) understanding and adapting to your audience
D) keeping your audience interested
E) deciding what to say; choosing a topic or approach to your presentation

Question 6

All of the following answers reflect the Audience's Bill of Rights except:

A) the right to receive value for the time you attend a presentation.
B) the right to be spoken to with respect.
C) the right to ask questions and expect answers at any point in a presentation.
D) the right to know what the speaker wants you to do or think as a result of a presentation.
E) the right to hear and see a speaker from anywhere in a room.

Question 7

Beth's persuasive presentation is aimed at convincing her audience that anger is not caused by others. What type of persuasive topic did she choose?

A) action
B) subject matter
C) object
D) people
E) idea

Question 8

Audience demographics include

A) age, race, and size.
B) age, religion, and size.
C) age, race, and religion.
D) race, religion, and values.
E) age, gender, and attitudes.

Question 9

In the best of circumstances, an effective purpose statement should

A) be narrow enough in scope to allow its achievement with a time-limited presentation.
B) be specific, achievable, and relevant.
C) answer "WIIFT?"
D) use the word you to connect with audience interests, values, and needs.
E) do all of the above.

Question 10

Which of the following questions would assist you with analyzing your audience?

A) Who are they?
B) What are their interests?
C) Why are they here?
D) What do they know?
E) all of the above

Question 11

Your textbook identifies four types of presentations. Which of the following types is not one of those types?

A) speaking to present
B) speaking to entertain
C) speaking to persuade
D) speaking to inspire
E) speaking to inform

Question 12

Which is the best example of a presentation's purpose statement?

A) to inform the class about horse racing
B) to persuade class members to invest their savings
C) to persuade the audience to become more involved in the fight to wipe out AIDS worldwide
D) to explain why sickle cell anemia more frequently afflicts Africans and African Americans
E) to tell the class about your favorite musical artists

Question 13

_____________ are beliefs that guide your ideas about what is right or wrong, good or bad, just or unjust, and correct or incorrect.

A) Attitudes
B) Actions
C) Values
D) Morals
E) Ethics

Question 14

Rahfik explains a complex process to his audience, but also uses humor to enliven the content. What two types of presentations is he using in his presentation?

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

Question 15

An effective purpose statement for a presentation has the following characteristics:

A) interesting, narrow, and credible.
B) specific, achievable, and relevant.
C) purposeful, content-based, and organized.
D) informative, persuasive, and inspirational.
E) broad, informative, and relevant.

Question 16

What phrase describes the process of using verbal and nonverbal messages to generate meaning with audience members?

A) practice speaking
B) preparation speaking
C) group speaking
D) presentation speaking
E) demonstration speaking

Question 17

Which of the following verbs is not an appropriate goal for an informative presentation?

A) explain
B) influence
C) instruct
D) clarify
E) describe

Question 18

What question can help you determine the purpose of a presentation?

A) Why am I speaking?
B) What should I talk about?
C) What are the logistics?
D) How should I organize my content?
E) How should I deliver the presentation?

Question 19

If you were making a presentation comparing the Vietnam War to the War in Iraq, which of the following demographic factors would be most important when analyzing what your audience knows and thinks about this topic?

A) age
B) income level
C) marital status
D) college major
E) race

Question 20

Which of the following purposes would be appropriate for an informative presentation?

A) I want my audience to oppose the death penalty because it does not deter crime.
B) I want my audience to support the death penalty because it deters crime.
C) I want my audience to support the death penalty for carjacking and drive-by killings.
D) I want my audience to understand the research on the death penalty's relationship to the increase or decrease in crime.
E) I want my audience to understand how unjustly the death penalty is administered and how it should be changed.

Question 21

When speaking to an audience of non-English speakers, you should

A) speak in a louder than usual voice so they can hear you.
B) avoid using visual aids that make them read while listening to you.
C) use a more informal, casual style of speaking.
D) use humor to help them relax as they listen.
E) speak more slowly and clearly.

Question 22

Eddie gave the eulogy at his grandfather's funeral, in which he paid tribute to his grandfather's accomplishments as a Marine. The audience expected to hear this tribute because of the reason they were gathered. Eddie's eulogy suited the

A) setting.
B) occasion.
C) content.
D) expectation.
E) purpose.

Question 23

Jing-Mei just completed her presentation on stem cell research. She used extensive research and spoke slowly and clearly. Her audience quickly realized that she had significant expertise in this area. As a result, they perceived her as

A) trustworthy.
B) sincere.
C) honest.
D) competent.
E) charismatic.

Question 24

Which of the following answers best describes the interests of Civil War buffs attending a presentation contrasting the battles of Bull Run and Gettysburg?

A) topic-centered
B) self-centered
C) attitude-centered
D) audience-centered
E) adaptation-centered

Question 25

According to your textbook, speakers should dress

A) in their most comfortable clothing.
B) as key members of their audience would.
C) casually.
D) formally.
E) stylishly.

Question 26

The most important and, unfortunately, the most ignored question to consider when you speak is:

A) How long am I scheduled to speak?
B) To whom am I speaking?
C) At what time will I speak?
D) Where will I speak?
E) What comes before or after I speak?

Question 27

In two national surveys-one administered to working professionals and the other to college students taking a communication course-only the working professionals ranked "enhancing your credibility" as one of the top ten speaking skills.

Question 28

The size of a room, the lighting, the attractiveness of the setting, the mood of the audience, and the temperament of the speaker are all aspects of

A) content.
B) context.
C) purpose.
D) structure.
E) expression.

Question 29

What strategy for enhancing your credibility are you using when you draw parallels between your characteristics and the characteristics of the audience?

A) simplification
B) projection
C) identification
D) transitioning
E) reputation building

Question 30

With respect to being an ethical speaker, which of the following factors is determined by the audience?

A) ethics
B) identification
C) ethos
D) pathos
E) logos

Question 31

A speaker's level of credibility is determined by

A) research and logical arguments.
B) vocal and physical delivery.
C) audience perceptions.
D) purpose statement.
E) ability to adapt to the presentation's context.

Question 32

All of the following examples are considered forms of plagiarism except:

A) turning in someone else's work as your own.
B) copying words or ideas from someone else's work without giving credit.
C) failing to indicate that a phrase or sentence is a direct quotation.
D) giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation.
E) All of the above are examples of plagiarism.

Question 33

Which of the following is a common characteristic of charisma?

A) trustworthy
B) energetic
C) honest
D) competent
E) caring

Question 34

It is important to remember that there can be as many __________ in your audience as there are __________.

A) topics; purpose statements
B) opinions; people
C) introverts; extroverts
D) people; appeals
E) none of the above

Question 35

In two national surveys-one administered to working professionals and the other to college students taking a communication course-only the working professionals ranked "overcoming/reducing nervousness/stage fright" as one of the top ten speaking skills.

Question 36

Martin McDermott, author of Speak with Courage, writes, "A successful speech is not a matter of luck; it's a matter of preparation."

Question 37

According to your textbook, __________ may be the most important factor in enhancing a speaker's credibility.

A) charisma
B) competence
C) charm
D) character
E) comprehensiveness

Question 38

If most audience members represent a low-power-distance culture, you may be more successful if you

A) tell them exactly what you want them to think or do-and expect them to comply.
B) appeal to their sense of adventure.
C) demonstrate how a particular course of action will benefit their company, family, or community.
D) encourage them to challenge authority and make independent decisions.
E) appeal to their desire to achieve personal and professional goals.

Question 39

During his presentation about the rights denied to felons, David spoke openly and honestly about his own time spent in prison. By being honest, he wanted the audience to perceive him as a person of good

A) manners.
B) actions.
C) values.
D) character.
E) charisma.

Question 40

Determining your presentation's purpose is the most important decision you should make as you begin the process of preparing a presentation.

Question 41

According to the Institute for Global Ethics, respect for life and tolerance of others are two of the eight universal values.

Question 42

"You should learn all the causes, symptoms, treatments, and preventions of heart disease" is a good example of a presentation's purpose statement.

Question 43

Audience demographics include characteristics such as age, political affiliation, religion, career goals, gender, and military experience.

Question 44

An audience that is riveted by a talk about ways to improve their appearance or health has a topic-centered interest in the presentation.

Question 45

Presentation speaking encompasses oral reports, informal talks, business briefings in private settings, as well as public speaking.

Question 46

WIIFT answers audience questions such as "Is the speaker credible?" "What do I know about this topic?"

Question 47

Purpose asks, "What should I talk about?"

Question 48

A purpose statement specifies whether a presentation is informative, persuasive, entertaining, or inspiring.

Question 49

If you examine the values that are most important to you, you may find a speech topic that's right and appropriate for you and your audience.

Question 50

A highly interested and well-informed audience demands a compelling, knowledgeable, well-prepared speaker.

Question 51

Teachers spend most of their lecture time persuading students.

Question 52

What you learn about your audience can affect and even change your purpose.

Question 53

Two presentations on the same topic can have very different purposes.

Question 54

A preview statement guides how you research, create, organize and present your message.

Question 55

Presentations that only inform, persuade, entertain, or inspire are rare. You can make your presentation more compelling by doing all four.

Question 56

When giving a presentation, you should choose your words and delivery style to meet the audience's needs and interests.

Question 57

When assessing audience attitudes, your primary concern is how likeable they will find you to be as a speaker.

Question 58

A purpose statement should be specific, achievable, and relevant.

Question 59

"Next time you witness an accident, you'll know what to do and how to help" is a good example of a relevant purpose statement.

Question 60

The Audience Bill of Rights declares that audience members have the right to expect that a presentation start and stop on time, and to know in advance how much time it will take.

Question 61

As long as you have changed a few words of someone else's work to make it sound more like your style of speaking you have avoided plagiarism.

Question 62

Aristotle's definition of rhetoric is the ability to discover in a particular case all the available means of persuasion.

Question 63

Aristotle divided the different types of persuasive proof into four types that support a speaker's character and competence.

Question 64

Adapting to your audience during a presentation requires doing three things at once: deliver your presentation, correctly interpret audience feedback as you speak, and skillfully modify your message, the logistics, and/or delivery.

Question 65

Charisma has more to do with how you deliver a presentation than with what you have to say; in that regard, Adolf Hitler was a charismatic speaker.

Question 66

Ethics and ethos are terms that can be used interchangeably.

Question 67

The logistics of a presentation refer to the strategic planning, arrangement, and use of people, facilities, time, and materials relevant to a presentation.

Question 68

Identifying and sharing your unique gifts and talents with an audience can contribute to your credibility.

Question 69

The audience determines a speaker's ethos.

Question 70

Online presentations usually do not require significantly more preparation than a traditional speaker facing an audience.

Question 71

A speaker's character is the most important component of speaker credibility.

Question 72

Speakers with strong and expressive voices are seen as more charismatic than speakers with hesitant or dull voices.

Question 73

Your presentation should be the center of an audience's attention. If something in your appearance could distract listeners, fix it.

Question 74

The more credibility a speaker earns, the more likely the speaker's purpose will be achieved.

Question 75

Character represents the speaker's expertise and ability.

Question 76

Ethos is a Greek word meaning "ethics."

Question 77

If possible, arrive forty-five minutes early to the location where you will be making a presentation.

Question 78

If most audience members represent a high-power-distance culture, you can ask them to challenge authority and make independent decisions.

Question 79

Plagiarism is not just unethical; it is illegal.

Question 80

According to your textbook, if you are not given a time limit, you should not speak longer than twenty minutes.