Deck 11: Preparing Civil Public Speeches

Question 1

A person who rambles during a speech without really making a point fails to show

A) respect
B) restraint
C) responsibility
D) trustworthiness

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following topics is best suited for an appeal to physiological needs?

A) the importance of keeping a three-second distance between you and the car in front of you
B) the link between walking and physical and mental health
C) using visual journaling to understand oneself
D) how volunteering overcomes social isolation
E) ways to leave a legacy for one's children

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following topics is best suited for an appeal to safety needs?

A) the importance of keeping a three-second distance between you and the car in front of you
B) the link between walking and physical and mental health
C) using visual journaling to understand oneself
D) how volunteering overcomes social isolation
E) ways to leave a legacy for one's children

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following topics is best suited for an appeal to social needs?

A) the importance of keeping a three-second distance between you and the car in front of you
B) the link between walking and physical and mental health
C) using visual journaling to understand oneself
D) how volunteering overcomes social isolation
E) ways to leave a legacy for one's children

Question 5

Which of the following topics is best suited for an appeal to self-esteem needs?

A) the importance of keeping a three-second distance between you and the car in front of you
B) the link between walking and physical and mental health
C) using visual journaling to understand oneself
D) how volunteering overcomes social isolation
E) ways to leave a legacy for one's children

Question 6

Which of the following topics is best suited for an appeal to self-actualization needs?

A) the importance of keeping a three-second distance between you and the car in front of you
B) the link between walking and physical and mental health
C) using visual journaling to understand oneself
D) how volunteering overcomes social isolation
E) ways to leave a legacy for one's children

Question 7

Which is not an audience psychographic?

A) values
B) beliefs
C) political affiliation
D) attitudes

Question 8

Which is not an audience demographic?

A) ethnicity
B) voluntary vs. captive
C) age
D) gender

Question 9

Which of the following is not likely to be an informative speech topic?

A) box gardening for limited spaces
B) how to use water efficiently
C) the importance of adopting animals from the pound
D) doll collecting as an investment

Question 10

Which is not likely to be a persuasive speech topic?

A) the importance of adopting animals from the pound
B) doll collecting as an investment
C) why you should drive defensively
D) why civility matters

Question 11

Which is not likely to be a speech to inspire?

A) personal testimony given at a spiritual retreat
B) how dolls saved me from depression
C) the role of prairie dogs in the ecosystem
D) the State of the Union address

Question 12

Which is a properly stated specific purpose statement?

A) At the end of my speech, my audience will like prairie dogs.
B) At the end of my speech, my audience will think prairie dogs are cute.
C) At the end of my speech, my audience will want to adopt a prairie dog.
D) At the end of my speech, my audience will understand the importance of prairie dog preservation to support environmental balance.

Question 13

Which of the following is a properly stated thesis statement?

A) I love prairie dogs and you should too.
B) While some people may see them as pests, prairie dogs play an important role in the balance of desert ecosystems.
C) I think prairie dogs are cute.
D) I wave to the prairie dogs every day on my way to work.

Question 14

Topical organization would work best for which of the following topics?

A) the future of space travel
B) determining whether solar energy is a good investment
C) doll collecting as a hobby
D) the search for Osama Bin Laden
E) organizing a studio for optimum efficiency

Question 15

Chronological organization would work best for which of the following topics?

A) the future of space travel
B) determining whether solar energy is a good investment
C) doll collecting as a hobby
D) the search for Osama Bin Laden
E) organizing a studio for optimum efficiency

Question 16

Spatial organization would work best for which of the following topics?

A) the future of space travel
B) determining whether solar energy is a good investment
C) doll collecting as a hobby
D) the search for Osama Bin Laden
E) organizing a studio for optimum efficiency

Question 17

Comparing advantages to disadvantages organization would work best for which of the following topics?

A) the future of space travel
B) determining whether solar energy is a good investment
C) doll collecting as a hobby
D) the search for Osama Bin Laden
E) organizing a studio for optimum efficiency

Question 18

Narration organization would work best for which of the following topics?

A) the future of space travel
B) determining whether solar energy is a good investment
C) doll collecting as a hobby
D) the search for Osama Bin Laden
E) organizing a studio for optimum efficiency

Question 19

Which of the following statements is not true of a formal outline?

A) it should follow the rule of parallel structure
B) each major point should address only one idea
C) each major point should be equally important
D) you will use it when you present your speech

Question 20

Which of the following is likely to be the start of an effective introduction?

A) Hi, my name is…
B) My speech is on…
C) Have you ever thought about…
D) Today I'm going to give a speech on

Question 21

Which of the following statements is not likely to establish credibility with your audience?

A) Most people are pretty ignorant about this topic.
B) I've been collecting dolls for most of my life.
C) According to the National Institute of Health…
D) Last year, a stadium-full of people died in automobile crashes.

Question 22

Which statement is not true about a speech conclusion?

A) it should signal that the end of coming
B) it should summarize the main ideas
C) it should make a final appeal to the audience
D) it should be prepared at the same time as the introduction

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of a statistic?

A) A quilt consists of three layers-the top, the filling, and the lining.
B) The Underground Railroad used quilts to communicate direction to runaway slaves.
C) One quilter remarks that "Quilting is the way I pray with my hands."
D) Quilting is like painting with fabric-color, design, and pattern are just as important.
E) The average quilter spends over $1000 a year on fabric.

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a definition?

A) A quilt consists of three layers-the top, the filling, and the lining.
B) The Underground Railroad used quilts to communicate direction to runaway slaves.
C) One quilter remarks that "Quilting is the way I pray with my hands."
D) Quilting is like painting with fabric-color, design, and pattern are just as important.
E) The average quilter spends over $1000 a year on fabric.

Question 25

Which of the following is an example?

A) A quilt consists of three layers-the top, the filling, and the lining.
B) The Underground Railroad used quilts to communicate direction to runaway slaves.
C) One quilter remarks that "Quilting is the way I pray with my hands."
D) Quilting is like painting with fabric-color, design, and pattern are just as important.
E) The average quilter spends over $1000 a year on fabric.

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of testimony?

A) A quilt consists of three layers-the top, the filling, and the lining.
B) The Underground Railroad used quilts to communicate direction to runaway slaves.
C) One quilter remarks that "Quilting is the way I pray with my hands."
D) Quilting is like painting with fabric-color, design, and pattern are just as important.
E) The average quilter spends over $1000 a year on fabric.

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of an analogy?

A) A quilt consists of three layers-the top, the filling, and the lining.
B) The Underground Railroad used quilts to communicate direction to runaway slaves.
C) One quilter remarks that "Quilting is the way I pray with my hands."
D) Quilting is like painting with fabric-color, design, and pattern are just as important.
E) The average quilter spends over $1000 a year on fabric.

Question 28

Which of the following is probably not an appropriate way to gather information for your speech?

A) do research using the World Wide Web
B) do research in the library
C) ask your friends what they think
D) interview experts

Question 29

Adapting to your audience means

A) speaking exactly the way they expect you to speak
B) using jargon when necessary
C) shaping the topic to meet the needs of the audience
D) using words like "you"

Question 30

Which is not a good way to begin your speech?

A) refer to the occasion
B) refer to your nervousness
C) ask a question
D) mention something familiar to your audience

Question 31

A successful speech targets as many needs as it can.

Question 32

It is easier to target a speech at higher level needs such as self-actualization than lower-level needs such as safety.

Question 33

Attitudes are core beliefs about the inherent value of a concept or thing.

Question 34

Beliefs are easily verifiable since they deal with what is true or not true.

Question 35

Attitudes, values, and beliefs constitute the demographic characteristics of your audience.

Question 36

Speaking to a captive audience requires that you work harder on how you will capture their attention.

Question 37

A voluntary audience generally has higher expectations of a speaker than a captive one does.

Question 38

A persuasive speech is one in which the speaker seeks to provide the audience with new information.

Question 39

Persuasive speeches are meant to create greater commitment to positions the audience already holds.

Question 40

Preparation for your speech begins the week before you need to deliver it.

Question 41

Specific purpose statements help to narrow and define speech topics.

Question 42

As long as you have a specific purpose statement, you really don't need a thesis statement.

Question 43

Spatial organization is based on categories.

Question 44

A narrative organization is the best kind for an informative speech.

Question 45

When you write a speech outline, your major points should be drawn from your specific purpose statement.

Question 46

It's best to try to write the body of the speech first.

Question 47

Formal outlines are used when actually presenting the speech.

Question 48

Mentioning something familiar to your audience is a good idea when your topic may be complex.

Question 49

The best way to start a speech is to say, "Today I'm going to talk abo . "

Question 50

It is hard to overstate your credibility on a topic.

Question 51

A good transition contains elements of the thesis statement.

Question 52

The best way to end your speech is to say, "That's all. Thank you."

Question 53

Information gathered from the World Wide Web is generally reliable.

Question 54

Using anecdotes is as effective as using statistics.

Question 55

Plagiarism is not a problem in oral communication.

Question 56

What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? Why is it important to public speaking?

Question 57

Define attitude, value, and belief, and provide an example of each.

Question 58

What is the difference between psychographics and demographics? Give an example of each.

Question 59

Define the difference between a captive and a voluntary audience. How does it impact your preparation?

Question 60

What are the three general speech purposes?

Question 61

What are the two ways you can select a speech topic? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Question 62

What is a specific purpose statement? Write an example of one.

Question 63

What is a thesis statement? Write an example of one.

Question 64

What are the six ways you can organize a speech?

Question 65

What is the purpose of writing a speech outline?

Question 66

What are three ways you can introduce the topic of your speech? Give examples of each.

Question 67

What are some guidelines for evaluating research you obtain through Internet research?

Question 68

Identify a potential speech topic and demonstrate how you could introduce it by appealing to each of Maslow's five needs.

Question 69

Identify a potential speech topic and demonstrate how you would adapt it to a particular occasion you describe. Be sure to include the time, occasion, place, and audience expectations in your description.

Question 70

Write a potential speech purpose. Answer the four civil and ethical questions about your speech topic and conclude whether or not it is sound.