Deck 12: Speech Design

Question 1

A __________ is any word or phrase that helps guide the listener from one point to the next.

A) preview
B) transition
C) territorial marker
D) visualization step

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is the most effective introductory statement?

A) Thank you for having me here today.
B) Good afternoon. Today I'd like to discuss saving for retirement.
C) Hello, my name is Mark, and I'm happy to be here.
D) Did you know that individuals over the age of 50 make up more than three fourths of America's financial assets?

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Chronological, spatial, compare-contrast, sequential, and topical are all different types of ___________ for presentations.

A) problem-solution
B) organizational patterns
C) transitions
D) research

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Kira signaled to the audience that the presentation was concluding and included a few more statistics and more information to reinforce her point. Kira has given a

A) solid conclusion.
B) false close.
C) transition.
D) persuasive speech.

Question 5

Ryan is preparing a presentation for his department. During his research, he gathers information from outside agencies, the state government, and from separate media agencies. These are known as

A) internal sources.
B) relative sources.
C) impact sources.
D) external sources.

Question 6

Carmen is giving a persuasive presentation at her university tomorrow. During the speech design process, Carmen asks herself why her audience is showing up, how the topic could be viewed, and what other speakers will be talking about. These questions are all a part of her

A) physical questions.
B) relational questions.
C) audience analysis.
D) context analysis.

Question 7

After you clearly introduce your topic and specific purpose during the introduction, you should immediately follow with

A) the reason why you chose the topic.
B) a preview of your main points.
C) an outline printed on paper that you distribute to the class.
D) nothing; your introduction is complete.

Question 8

During his presentation, Eli is showing how his solution would benefit his team so that they will decide to agree with his proposal. Which step of Monroe's Motivated Sequence is Eli demonstrating?

A) solution
B) visualization
C) satisfaction
D) needs

Question 9

When gathering research, internal sources of information include

A) information that comes from within the organization, such as reports, policies, or interviews with employees and/or customers.
B) information that comes from outside the organization, such as from outside agencies, the competition, the government, and the media.
C) interviews with scholars who have researched the organization.
D) all of the above

Question 10

When choosing which organizational pattern to use in your speech, you should ask yourself which of the following organizational patterns will best help your audience to follow you and which will help your audience.

A) Stay engaged.
B) Remember your message.
C) Be entertained.
D) Challenge your message.

Question 11

As most audience members are not good listeners, if you are giving a presentation and you want your audience to remember your message, you must

A) always speak with a microphone or at a podium.
B) use visual aids for each point.
C) repeat yourself.
D) include the audience as participants.

Question 12

What is the best way to achieve excellence in professional presentations?

A) Use only information from government agencies or science journals.
B) Present quickly and make lots of eye contact.
C) Use personal examples.
D) Continually evaluate the professional context as you research and then design your presentation.

Question 13

Discussing the upsides and downsides of buying a Mac over a PC is known as a __________ presentation.

A) pro-con
B) compare-contrast
C) spatial
D) classification

Question 14

Miguel has designed an intricate PowerPoint presentation that will blow his audience away. When he arrives, there are no computer capabilities in the room he is presenting in. Miguel forgot to consider the overall

A) context.
B) surroundings.
C) environment.
D) demographic.

Question 15

Monroe's Motivated Sequence is utilized to persuade in business and professional settings and consists of

A) motivating your audience using visual aids.
B) attention step, need step, satisfaction step, visualization step, and action step.
C) communicating a relationship in which one thing is caused by another.
D) presenting topics that span a length of time, deal with the development of an idea, or explain the steps in a process.

Question 16

Which of the following is the best example of an audience-centered speaker?

A) a speaker who thinks about the audience during every step of the presentation design and delivery process using analysis and research
B) a speaker who includes the audience in the presentation by asking for volunteers
C) a speaker who asks the audience members if they have heard of the topic before the speech and asks their opinions prior to beginning the presentation
D) a communication scholar

Question 17

If the speaker is going to take questions, he or she should

A) ask people with questions to stay after.
B) conclude before asking for questions.
C) address the questions throughout the speech.
D) wait until after an applause to ask for questions.

Question 18

The ____________________ should be considered first, last, and during every stage as you design your speech.

A) audience analysis
B) speaker's communication apprehension
C) the relevance of the topic
D) the visual aids

Question 19

The term ya'll (you all) is specific to the southern region. It could best be described as an example of a(n)

A) slang word.
B) colloquialism.
C) abbreviation.
D) cuss word.

Question 20

What tips should you follow when conducting an interview?

A) Ask all the questions you wanted to ask.
B) Present yourself as a professional.
C) Develop an interview schedule.
D) all of the above

Question 21

Words or phrases that let the audience know where you are within the presentation are known as

A) transitions.
B) signposts.
C) internal previews.
D) summaries.

Question 22

Showing similarities or differences between two things during a presentation is known as a pro-con organizational pattern.

Question 23

Before developing a presentation, the speaker should analyze the audience and tailor the presentation to the audience's needs.

Question 24

We all like to tell and hear stories about people and including this element in your speech could enhance your presentation.

Question 25

During Jenna's latest persuasive speech, her professor penalized her for using terms like OMG!, and bff. These language violations are known as

A) cuss words.
B) colloquialisms.
C) texting language.
D) slang.

Question 26

The presentation should begin with the speaker introducing himself and the topic.

Question 27

How could you create excitement for an otherwise boring speech?

A) Introduce your topic with an anecdote, joke, or unexpected statement.
B) Add as much information as possible.
C) Keep your audience guessing the direction of your presentation.
D) Exaggerate you nonverbal communication.

Question 28

Describe the elements of an effective conclusion to a presentation.

Question 29

Monroe's Motivated Sequence is

A) an organizational pattern often used to persuade.
B) a small group decision-making method.
C) an organizational pattern often used to inform.
D) an individual decision-making method.

Question 30

What should you avoid when gathering research?

A) information from media sources (CNN, NBC, etc.)
B) scholarly journals from an Internet database
C) expert testimonials taken through an interview
D) relying solely on your previous knowledge

Question 31

A report from your supervisor on total sales is an example if an internal source.

Question 32

All of the following are tips for designing a great speech offered by the Young Entrepreneur Council EXCEPT

A) Think in pictures.
B) Keep it simple.
C) Focus on your message.
D) Get inspired and tell a story.

Question 33

Including Internet research is the best way to incorporate research into a presentation.

Question 34

Helping the audience visualize the benefits of a solution you have offered will increase their desire for the solution.

Question 35

Describe the five-step process of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

Question 36

Which question should you ask in order to become more audience centered as a speaker?

A) What does my audience think of me?
B) Who is my audience?
C) What does my audience prefer to hear?
D) none of the above

Question 37

A false close occurs when the speaker indicates he or she is finishing and then continues to introduce new information.

Question 38

The setup of the room is a demographic piece of information to consider before presenting.

Question 39

What should a presenter do before giving the actual presentation?

Question 40

Conclusions should finish with a call for questions from the audience.

Question 41

Research is a central skill needed to present with professional excellence.

Question 42

The ________________ will frame your entire presentation.

A) audience analysis
B) context analysis
C) message design
D) speaker goals

Question 43

If you have done your job as a researcher, you will have more information than you need.

Question 44

______________ include(s) information that comes from outside the organization.

A) Insider information
B) Internal sources
C) External sources
D) Extraneous information

Question 45

The context plays an important role in determining the ______________of the presentation.

A) tone
B) structure
C) flow
D) purpose

Question 46

Poor presenters often make the mistake of either relying solely on ___________ or relying solely on ____________.

A) research journals; the Internet
B) Wikipedia; the Internet
C) USA Today; research journals
D) their own knowledge; the Internet

Question 47

______________ include information that comes from within the organization.

A) Insider information
B) Internal sources
C) External sources
D) Extraneous information

Question 48

It's always better to include more information than you need in a speech.

Question 49

We are all storytelling creatures and like to tell and hear stories about people.