Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A false close occurs when a speaker signals that the presentation is concluding but then continues with more information or statistics, as Kira did.

Question 2

Chronological, spatial, cause-effect, and classification are all different types of ___________ for presentations.
A) problem-solution
B) organizational patterns
C) transitions
D) research

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Following your specific purpose with a preview of your main points will give your audience a clear understanding of what you will cover in your speech and keep them engaged. A and C may not be necessary to include in your introduction, and D is not a proper way to end an introduction.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

When conducting an interview, it is important to ask all the questions you wanted to ask, present yourself as a professional, and develop an interview schedule to ensure an organized and effective process. Therefore, all of the above choices are necessary tips to follow for a successful interview.

Question 5

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 ¾ of America's financial assets?

Accepted Answer

An effective introductory statement captures the audience's attention and sets the stage for the topic. Option D uses a surprising statistic to engage the audience and directly relates to the topic of financial assets and retirement.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A speaker who thinks about the audience during every step of the presentation design and delivery process using analysis and research is the best example of an audience-centered speaker. This speaker considers the needs, interests, and expectations of the audience and adjusts the presentation accordingly. Asking for volunteers or opinions from the audience is a good technique, but it alone does not necessarily make the speaker audience-centered. Being a communication scholar does not automatically make someone an audience-centered speaker either.

Question 7

Any questions relating to the audience's sex, age, race, or ethnicity are known as __________ questions.
A) demographic
B) relational
C) audience-centered
D) analysis

Accepted Answer

Demographic questions are those related to the audience's basic characteristics such as age, sex, race, education level, occupation, and income. These questions can help the speaker to tailor the message to the audience's preferences and needs.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

External sources refer to information gathered from sources outside of an organization. In this case, the information gathered by Ryan is coming from outside agencies, the state government, and separate media agencies, all of which are not internal to his department.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

"Ya'll" is a colloquialism, meaning it is a word or phrase that is used in informal situations and may be specific to a certain region or group of people.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A transition is a word or phrase that helps guide the listener from one point to the next, creating a seamless flow and making the speech easier to follow. Previews, territorial markers, and visualization steps do not serve this specific function of guiding the listener from one point to the next.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Internal sources of information come from within the organization, such as reports, policies, or interviews with employees and/or customers. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B and C describe external sources of information. Choice D includes all options, but only choice A correctly identifies internal sources of information.

Question 12

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 are known as:
A) physical questions
B) relational questions
C) attitudinal questions
D) audience analysis

Accepted Answer

Carmen is asking herself questions related to the audience's attitudes towards her topic and their motivation for showing up, which fall under attitudinal questions. This is a key aspect of audience analysis, which involves understanding the characteristics of the audience and adapting the speech accordingly. Physical questions refer to logistics such as the room layout and audio-visual equipment, while relational questions refer to the speaker's relationship with the audience.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Continuously evaluating the professional context as you research and design your presentation leads to tailoring your presentation to your audience's needs and expectations, resulting in a more effective and excellent presentation. Choosing information from only government agencies or science journals (A) could limit the scope and relevance of the presentation. While making lots of eye contact (B) can help establish a connection with the audience, rushing through the presentation can compromise the quality of the content. Using personal examples (C) can be effective in adding a personal touch to the presentation but should be balanced with relevant and factual information.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of As most audience members are not good...

Question 15

Eli is showing how his solution would benefit his team during his presentation 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

Accepted Answer

Eli is demonstrating the visualization step of Monroe's Motivated Sequence by showing how his solution would benefit his team.

Question 16

Explaining the steps of a process is part of the _________ organizational strategy.
A) processing
B) chronological
C) classification
D) step by step

Accepted Answer

Chronological organizational strategy involves arranging information in the order in which it occurs or is done, making it easy to follow a series of steps or events. This is the best choice for explaining the steps of a process.

Question 17

If the speaker is going to take questions he/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

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the speaker is going to take...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Miguel has designed an intricate PowerPoint presentation...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Monroe's Motivated Sequence is a five-step process that begins with grabbing the audience's attention, establishing the need for change, offering a solution or satisfaction, visualizing the benefits of the solution, and finally, providing a clear call to action. Visual aids may be used to enhance the presentation but are not essential components of the sequence. C and D do not accurately describe the process.

Question 20

Discussing the upsides and downsides of buying a Mac over a PC is known as a __________ presentation.
A) pro-con
B) comparison-contrast
C) spatial
D) classification

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discussing the upsides and downsides of buying...

Quiz 12: Speech Design

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 _____________.

Chronological, spatial, cause-effect, and classification are all different types of ___________ for presentations.

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

What tips should you follow when conducting an interview?

Which of the following is the most effective introductory statement?

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

Any questions relating to the audience's sex, age, race, or ethnicity are known as __________ questions.

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:

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

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

When gathering research, internal sources of information include ___________.

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 are known as:

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

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 __________.

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

Explaining the steps of a process is part of the _________ organizational strategy.

If the speaker is going to take questions he/she should ____________.

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 ____________.

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

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