Question 1

The process of tailoring your information to the specific speech audience is _____________________.

Accepted Answer

Audience adaptation refers to the process of customizing your speech content, language, and delivery style to fit the interests, expectations, and needs of your audience. This ensures that the message is more effectively received and understood.

Question 2

Before you can decide on a speech topic, you need to understand ____________.

Accepted Answer

Understanding your audience is crucial as it helps tailor the speech to their interests, level of understanding, and expectations, ensuring the message is effectively communicated.

Question 3

To find out about the attitudes of your audience, what could you, as a speaker, do?

Accepted Answer

To understand the attitudes of your audience, employing a combination of direct conversation, reviewing existing opinion polls, and conducting surveys can provide a comprehensive understanding. Each method offers unique insights into audience perspectives.

Question 4

A single statement that identifies the exact response a speaker wants from the audience is _______________

Accepted Answer

A specific goal in public speaking is a single statement that identifies the exact response a speaker wants from the audience, distinguishing it from more general or broad objectives.

Question 5

Scott loves to play board games.  For his informative speech, he chooses to discuss cribbage.  Cribbage is an example of a __________.

Accepted Answer

Cribbage is an example of a topic, as it is the general subject matter that Scott has chosen for his speech.

Question 6

One way of gathering audience data is __________________.

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are valid methods of gathering audience data. Observation allows you to see how the audience reacts in real time, surveying can collect specific feedback or opinions, and questioning the person who invited you can provide insights into the audience's expectations or background.

Question 7

After learning about her audience, Paula realized she had students from 18 to 60 years of age in her course all with varying types of hobbies and skills.  Paula recognizes ____________.

Accepted Answer

Paula recognizes audience diversity, as she has identified a wide range of ages and interests among her students, indicating a varied group.

Question 8

You want to present a persuasive speech on adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, and you are concerned that your class meets right after lunch.  Your concern shows that you are trying to answer this question in analyzing the occasion.

Accepted Answer

Your concern about the class meeting right after lunch directly relates to the timing of your speech, which is what option C addresses. Analyzing the occasion in terms of "When will the speech be given?" is crucial for understanding how the timing might affect the audience's receptiveness to your topic, especially considering the subject of adopting a vegetarian lifestyle.

Question 9

Abe was conducting a survey to gather data about his audience.  He asked his audience if they believed JFK's assassination was a conspiracy.  This question is knows as _______________.

Accepted Answer

This question is considered open-ended because it allows respondents to provide a detailed, free-form answer instead of selecting from predetermined options.

Question 10

Amy is the only one person in her class who is not traditionally college-aged.  She is much older.  She will need to be sure not to __________ her classmates by assuming they are all the same just because they are of the same generation.

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping involves making oversimplified or generalized ideas about a group of people, which is what Amy should avoid doing with her classmates based on their age or generation.

Question 11

When you list as many ideas as you possibly can without evaluating them, you are engaging in ___________________.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming involves generating as many ideas as possible without immediate judgment or evaluation, focusing on quantity and creativity.

Question 12

The overall intent of a speech is known as ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The overall intent of a speech is referred to as the "general goal," which encompasses the broad purpose of the speech, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

Question 13

"I want to entertain my audience with political satire."  This statement is an example of _________________.

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a general goal because it broadly outlines the intent to entertain with political satire without specifying how this will be achieved or detailing specific objectives.

Question 14

To entertain is an example of a _________________ goal.

Accepted Answer

"To entertain" is considered a general goal because it broadly defines the purpose of the speech without specifying the detailed outcomes or specific actions to achieve that purpose.

Question 15

Erika wants to present an informative speech about lucid dreaming.  Which of the following is NOT a piece of demographic audience data?

Accepted Answer

Demographic data refers to statistical characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, and education level. C) the audience does not know anything about lucid dreaming, is not demographic data but rather information about the audience's prior knowledge or experience.

Question 16

A broad area of expertise is a ________________.

Accepted Answer

A broad area of expertise is referred to as a "subject," which encompasses a wide range of knowledge or learning in a particular area.

Question 17

Audience analysis is different from audience adaptation because when you, as a speaker, engage in analysis you are _______________.

Accepted Answer

Audience analysis involves learning about the diverse characteristics of the audience, such as their demographics, cultural backgrounds, attitudes, and beliefs, to better understand them.

Question 18

Logan is concerned that his speech about video gaming may ___________ some members of his audience who are from an older generation.  They may feel ignored or excluded from the speaking situation.,

Accepted Answer

Marginalize is the correct choice because it means to treat someone or a group as insignificant or peripheral, which fits the context of Logan's concern that his speech might make some members of his audience feel ignored or excluded.

Question 19

Brandon created a web-like structure known as a _______________ as a visual means of exploring connections between his speech subject and related ideas in order to narrow his topic idea.

Accepted Answer

A concept map is a visual tool that depicts relationships between ideas, which is what Brandon created to explore connections between his speech subject and related ideas.

Question 20

Travel is an example of a __________, while international travel with young children is an example of a ____________.

Accepted Answer

Travel is a broader category, making it a subject, while international travel with young children is more specific, making it a topic within that subject.

Quiz 4: Determining and Appropriate Speech Goal

The process of tailoring your information to the specific speech audience is _____________________.

Before you can decide on a speech topic, you need to understand ____________.

To find out about the attitudes of your audience, what could you, as a speaker, do?

A single statement that identifies the exact response a speaker wants from the audience is _______________

Scott loves to play board games. For his informative speech, he chooses to discuss cribbage. Cribbage is an example of a __________.

One way of gathering audience data is __________________.

After learning about her audience, Paula realized she had students from 18 to 60 years of age in her course all with varying types of hobbies and skills. Paula recognizes ____________.

You want to present a persuasive speech on adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, and you are concerned that your class meets right after lunch. Your concern shows that you are trying to answer this question in analyzing the occasion.

Abe was conducting a survey to gather data about his audience. He asked his audience if they believed JFK's assassination was a conspiracy. This question is knows as _______________.

Amy is the only one person in her class who is not traditionally college-aged. She is much older. She will need to be sure not to __________ her classmates by assuming they are all the same just because they are of the same generation.

When you list as many ideas as you possibly can without evaluating them, you are engaging in ___________________.

The overall intent of a speech is known as ______________________.

"I want to entertain my audience with political satire." This statement is an example of _________________.

To entertain is an example of a _________________ goal.

Erika wants to present an informative speech about lucid dreaming. Which of the following is NOT a piece of demographic audience data?

A broad area of expertise is a ________________.

Audience analysis is different from audience adaptation because when you, as a speaker, engage in analysis you are _______________.

Logan is concerned that his speech about video gaming may ___________ some members of his audience who are from an older generation. They may feel ignored or excluded from the speaking situation.,

Brandon created a web-like structure known as a _______________ as a visual means of exploring connections between his speech subject and related ideas in order to narrow his topic idea.

Travel is an example of a , while international travel with young children is an example of a __.