Question 1

The basic characteristics of today's audiences can be summarized by saying that all audiences are _____ and all audiences are _____.

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Question 2

A belief is the _____. A value is the _____.

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Question 3

Audience questionnaires are more useful as background for informative speeches than for persuasive speeches.

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Audience questionnaires can be equally useful for both informative and persuasive speeches as they help the speaker understand the audience's knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes, allowing for tailored content that effectively informs or persuades.

Question 4

Define plagiarism, and name two types. Why is plagiarism wrong, and what can be done to avoid it in a speech? Explain briefly.

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Question 5

If a speaker tries to address the listeners' negative responses directly, it will only increase the hostility they are already feeling.

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Directly addressing listeners' negative responses can help to clarify misunderstandings, show respect for their concerns, and potentially reduce hostility by fostering a more open and constructive dialogue.

Question 6

The five criteria to use in evaluating research of all kinds―but particularly Internet research―can be remembered with the acronym FACQS, which stands for _____, _____, _____, and _____.

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The answer of The five criteria to use in evaluating...

Question 7

When you use tertiary sources in your research, there is nothing (or very little) standing between the event and the reporting of that event.

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Tertiary sources are further removed from primary sources, often summarizing or compiling information from primary and secondary sources, thus adding more layers between the event and the reporting.

Question 8

Directories access millions of websites but do not distinguish between reliable and unreliable information, while search engines have limited coverage but present options deemed particularly valid or worthwhile.

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Directories are curated lists of websites often categorized by topics, and they may have some level of vetting for the sites they include, unlike search engines which use algorithms to index and rank websites based on various factors including relevance and reliability, but do not inherently distinguish between reliable and unreliable information without additional mechanisms like fact-checking or user reviews.

Question 9

_____ source material is usually less reliable than _____ source material
because it's a step removed from the actual facts or events.

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Question 10

Google's government search engine is an excellent research tool, covering all websites in the .gov domain. But its disadvantage is the enormous amount of information to sort and analyze.

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Google's government search engine covers all websites in the .gov domain, but the vast amount of information can be difficult to sort and analyze.

Question 11

Plagiarism can occur if a friend gives you ideas or helps you shape the speech and you don't acknowledge this assistance.

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Plagiarism occurs when someone presents someone else's work or ideas as their own. If a friend helps you shape a speech or provides you with ideas and you do not acknowledge their contribution, you are presenting their work as your own, which is considered plagiarism. It is important to properly attribute any assistance or sources used in a speech to avoid plagiarism.

Question 12

List the six major sociological or demographic variables that define audiences. Then name several additional factors if you can. How can these elements of audience sociology affect the topic a speaker chooses? Give an example.

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Question 13

If you want to get a broad and general overview of a social, cultural, or psychological phenomenon in contemporary society, then an article in a scholarly journal will be most useful.

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Scholarly journal articles are typically focused on specific research questions or topics and provide detailed analysis, rather than broad overviews. For a general overview, sources like textbooks, review articles, or encyclopedias are more appropriate.

Question 14

Generally, the larger your audience, the more informal your presentation should be.

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Generally, the larger the audience, the more formal your presentation should be. A formal presentation ensures that your message is clear and organized, and it conveys a sense of authority and expertise. An informal presentation may be suitable for small audiences or more casual settings, but it may not be appropriate or effective for large audiences or more formal situations.

Question 15

The text offers advice for effectively conducting interviews to gather information for a speech, including ten steps or actions to take. List and briefly explain at least five of these steps.

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Question 16

Discuss at least three elements to consider when analyzing the religion and religiousness of audience members, and demonstrate how a speaker could adapt to each element.

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Question 17

Distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary source materials. Give an example of each as they would be employed while researching a speech topic.

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Question 18

Define and differentiate between attitudes, beliefs, and values. How are they reflected in an audience? Imagine a speech topic and give an example of the way audience attitudes, beliefs, and values might influence a speaker's approach to that topic.

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Question 19

It is best to use _____ questions when interviewing someone for speech material because they allow for spontaneous discussion.

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Question 20

The three-part system of the Web consists of the _____ Web, the _____ Web, and the _____ Web.

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

The basic characteristics of today's audiences can be summarized by saying that all audiences are _ and all audiences are _.

A belief is the _. A value is the _.

Audience questionnaires are more useful as background for informative speeches than for persuasive speeches.

Define plagiarism, and name two types. Why is plagiarism wrong, and what can be done to avoid it in a speech? Explain briefly.

If a speaker tries to address the listeners' negative responses directly, it will only increase the hostility they are already feeling.

The five criteria to use in evaluating research of all kinds―but particularly Internet research―can be remembered with the acronym FACQS, which stands for ___, _, _, and ___.

When you use tertiary sources in your research, there is nothing (or very little) standing between the event and the reporting of that event.

Directories access millions of websites but do not distinguish between reliable and unreliable information, while search engines have limited coverage but present options deemed particularly valid or worthwhile.

_ source material is usually less reliable than _ source material because it's a step removed from the actual facts or events.

Google's government search engine is an excellent research tool, covering all websites in the .gov domain. But its disadvantage is the enormous amount of information to sort and analyze.

Plagiarism can occur if a friend gives you ideas or helps you shape the speech and you don't acknowledge this assistance.

List the six major sociological or demographic variables that define audiences. Then name several additional factors if you can. How can these elements of audience sociology affect the topic a speaker chooses? Give an example.

If you want to get a broad and general overview of a social, cultural, or psychological phenomenon in contemporary society, then an article in a scholarly journal will be most useful.

Generally, the larger your audience, the more informal your presentation should be.

The text offers advice for effectively conducting interviews to gather information for a speech, including ten steps or actions to take. List and briefly explain at least five of these steps.

Discuss at least three elements to consider when analyzing the religion and religiousness of audience members, and demonstrate how a speaker could adapt to each element.

Distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary source materials. Give an example of each as they would be employed while researching a speech topic.

Define and differentiate between attitudes, beliefs, and values. How are they reflected in an audience? Imagine a speech topic and give an example of the way audience attitudes, beliefs, and values might influence a speaker's approach to that topic.

It is best to use _____ questions when interviewing someone for speech material because they allow for spontaneous discussion.

The three-part system of the Web consists of the ___ Web, the _ Web, and the ___ Web.

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

The basic characteristics of today's audiences can be summarized by saying that all audiences are _____ and all audiences are _____.

A belief is the _____. A value is the _____.

Audience questionnaires are more useful as background for informative speeches than for persuasive speeches.

Define plagiarism, and name two types. Why is plagiarism wrong, and what can be done to avoid it in a speech? Explain briefly.

If a speaker tries to address the listeners' negative responses directly, it will only increase the hostility they are already feeling.

The five criteria to use in evaluating research of all kinds―but particularly Internet research―can be remembered with the acronym FACQS, which stands for _____, _____, _____, and _____.

When you use tertiary sources in your research, there is nothing (or very little) standing between the event and the reporting of that event.

Directories access millions of websites but do not distinguish between reliable and unreliable information, while search engines have limited coverage but present options deemed particularly valid or worthwhile.

_____ source material is usually less reliable than _____ source material because it's a step removed from the actual facts or events.

Google's government search engine is an excellent research tool, covering all websites in the .gov domain. But its disadvantage is the enormous amount of information to sort and analyze.

Plagiarism can occur if a friend gives you ideas or helps you shape the speech and you don't acknowledge this assistance.

List the six major sociological or demographic variables that define audiences. Then name several additional factors if you can. How can these elements of audience sociology affect the topic a speaker chooses? Give an example.

If you want to get a broad and general overview of a social, cultural, or psychological phenomenon in contemporary society, then an article in a scholarly journal will be most useful.

Generally, the larger your audience, the more informal your presentation should be.

The text offers advice for effectively conducting interviews to gather information for a speech, including ten steps or actions to take. List and briefly explain at least five of these steps.

Discuss at least three elements to consider when analyzing the religion and religiousness of audience members, and demonstrate how a speaker could adapt to each element.

Distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary source materials. Give an example of each as they would be employed while researching a speech topic.

Define and differentiate between attitudes, beliefs, and values. How are they reflected in an audience? Imagine a speech topic and give an example of the way audience attitudes, beliefs, and values might influence a speaker's approach to that topic.

It is best to use _____ questions when interviewing someone for speech material because they allow for spontaneous discussion.

The three-part system of the Web consists of the _____ Web, the _____ Web, and the _____ Web.

The basic characteristics of today's audiences can be summarized by saying that all audiences are _ and all audiences are _.

A belief is the _. A value is the _.

The five criteria to use in evaluating research of all kinds―but particularly Internet research―can be remembered with the acronym FACQS, which stands for ___, _, _, and ___.

_ source material is usually less reliable than _ source material because it's a step removed from the actual facts or events.

The three-part system of the Web consists of the ___ Web, the _ Web, and the ___ Web.