Question 1

A speaker suddenly realizes that he is facing an audience that views his thesis unfavorably. He should adapt by

Accepted Answer

When faced with an audience that has an unfavorable view of their thesis, it is best for the speaker to focus on building commonalities and similarities with the audience. This can help to establish a connection with the audience and make them more open to listening to the speaker's arguments. Focusing on differences or starting with areas of disagreement may only serve to create further hostility and make it more difficult for the speaker to get their message across. Avoiding any discussion of misunderstandings or misapprehensions is also not a viable option, as it would leave the audience with their negative views unchallenged.

Question 2

Associated Press, United Press International, and Reuters are all examples of

Accepted Answer

Associated Press, United Press International, and Reuters are all news wire services, which distribute news articles, photos, and videos to newspapers, TV stations, and online news outlets around the world. They are not online directories, almanacs, or listservs.

Question 3

You realize that your listeners have virtually no knowledge of your topic. In this case, you should be aware that they

Accepted Answer

Assuming low intelligence or speaking in a condescending manner can be insulting to the audience. Instead, it is best to present the information in a clear and understandable way using examples and arguments. It is not necessary to warn the audience about their lack of knowledge, but rather focus on effectively communicating the information.

Question 4

Your college textbooks are _____ source material.

Accepted Answer

College textbooks are typically considered part secondary and part tertiary source material. They often synthesize information from primary sources and present it in a more accessible format, making them a secondary source. However, they may also include additional analysis, interpretation, and contextualization, making them a tertiary source.

Question 5

Research is almost always undertaken to discover one of several common questions. For example, research designed to _____ will answer the question "How?"

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research is almost always undertaken to discover...

Question 6

In her first speech, a student uses the words of a hip-hop artist plus two sentences of background info found in a Rolling Stone piece, but fails to cite the musician or the article. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

The act of using the words of a hip-hop artist without proper credit is misattribution plagiarism. Additionally, not citing the source of the background information from the Rolling Stone article is also a form of misattribution plagiarism. Fair use does not apply here as proper credit was not given, and copyright infringement would require more extensive copying and use of the artist's work. Direct plagiarism would involve using someone else's words without any attempt to paraphrase or attribute them to their source.

Question 7

One of the guidelines given for guarding against plagiarism in speeches is to

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging any ideas or words that are not your own is a fundamental guideline for avoiding plagiarism. This involves giving credit to the original authors or sources of the information you use in your speeches, which helps maintain academic integrity and respect for intellectual property.

Question 8

A student decides to use InfoPlease to find statistics for her speech on world population growth. What type of resource material is this?

Accepted Answer

InfoPlease is an online almanac that provides a wide range of statistics and information on various topics, including world population growth.

Question 9

Katie wants to analyze her audience for an upcoming presentation to the local Sierra Club, so she plans to have members fill out an audience questionnaire. What is she doing to learn about her audience?

Accepted Answer

By planning to have audience members fill out a questionnaire, Katie is collecting data systematically. This will allow her to gather information about the audience's interests, concerns, and knowledge related to the topic of the presentation.

Question 10

Some publications are not so easy to classify as research sources. For example, Psychology Today and National Geographic can be considered both _____ and _____ publications.

Accepted Answer

Psychology Today and National Geographic are both popular publications but they also contain scholarly articles at times. Therefore, they can be classified as both scholarly and popular publications.

Question 11

A consumer activist planning to talk about dangerous drugs marketed by the pharmaceutical industry reviews annual reports of several drug manufacturers as well as original research studies published in academic journals. He is using

Accepted Answer

The consumer activist is using original research studies published in academic journals which are primary sources, and annual reports of drug manufacturers which would also be considered primary sources. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 12

A broad term like research can be defined in many ways, but it would not be defined as

Accepted Answer

Research is focused on finding and analyzing information, not on shaping an argument or opinion. While research can inform an argument or opinion, that is not its primary goal.

Question 13

A motivational speaker will address a large group of women who appear to be very traditional in their attitudes and beliefs, based on her audience analysis and her familiarity with the community. She would do well to focus on _____ values in her speech.

Accepted Answer

Based on the audience analysis and familiarity with the community, it is likely that the traditional attitudes and beliefs of the audience are rooted in aesthetic, social, and religious values. Therefore, the speaker would be best advised to focus on these values in her speech to effectively connect with the audience.

Question 14

Your speech will be presented to an audience of scientists, engineers, and technicians. Generally, members of an educated audience such as this are

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your speech will be presented to an...

Question 15

Which division of the Web is enormous in size with massive databases of scholarly publications and research journals available only for a fee, as well as websites requiring a password?

Accepted Answer

The deep Web refers to the vast amount of information on the internet that is not indexed by search engines and requires special permission or access. This includes databases of scholarly publications and research journals that are often only available for a fee, as well as websites that require a password for access. The other options (A, B, and D) do not accurately describe this division of the Web.

Question 16

What is the largest library system in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Library of Congress is the largest library system in the United States, with over 164 million items in its collections, including books, manuscripts, photographs, and more. It serves as the research arm of Congress and is open to the public for research purposes. The other options mentioned (presidential libraries, National Archives and Records Administration, Virtual Library) are not library systems in and of themselves, but rather specialized collections or online resources within the broader library landscape.

Question 17

A cheat sheet is a list of

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The answer of A cheat sheet is a list of
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Question 18

In a speech on popular music, you might give Dizzy Gillespie and Hoagy Carmichael as examples, or you might discuss Lady Gaga and Jay-Z instead. What demographic element of the audience would help you make this decision?

Accepted Answer

The age demographic of the audience would be the most helpful in making the decision of whether to mention Dizzy Gillespie and Hoagy Carmichael, who are older jazz musicians, or Lady Gaga and Jay-Z, who are more contemporary artists.

Question 19

What tends to be the most difficult audience variable to analyze today?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What tends to be the most difficult...

Question 20

These four students have used the words or findings of someone else in preparing their speeches. Which one is correctly and appropriately citing the source during the speech?

Accepted Answer

The student in option B correctly cites the source by mentioning the speaker (Dalai Lama) and the context (1989 Nobel Peace Prize) of the quote.

Quiz 5: Analyze Your Audience and Research Your Speech Steps 2 and 3