Question 1

At some point in the introduction of a presentation, the speaker must state his or her goal which is the ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The objective of a presentation is the goal that the speaker aims to achieve, which is typically stated in the introduction to inform the audience about the purpose of the presentation.

Question 2

A professor telling you during a class lecture that material about to be presented is going to be on a future test is an example of a ____________________

Accepted Answer

A hook is a technique used to grab the student's attention and ensure they focus on the material, especially if it's going to be on a future test.

Question 3

Asking a question at the start of a presentation that is designed to get attention but doesn't anticipate that the audience will actually respond is an example of a/an:

Accepted Answer

A rhetorical question is a figure of speech in the form of a question that is asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer. In the context of a presentation, it is often used to engage the audience's interest or provoke thought, without expecting a verbal response.

Question 4

____________________ is the dominant factor in rhetorical communication.

Accepted Answer

Speaker Ethos is the dominant factor in rhetorical communication because it refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker, which is crucial for persuading the audience.

Question 5

Audiences will make judgments about a speaker before the presentation even starts. Things like the speaker's reputation, the way he or she is dressed and the apparent level of preparation. These factors are collectively known as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Audiences will make judgments about a speaker...

Question 6

It is nearly impossible to change the audience's initial perception of you that is formed at the start of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

If your message is clear, your delivery is effective and you establish a rapport with the audience you can turn things in a different direction.

Question 7

The author refers to the process of changing the audience's perception of you during a presentation as intermediate or _________________ ethos because it occurs after the initial perceptions of you, as the speaker, are formed.

Accepted Answer

Derived ethos refers to the credibility a speaker builds with their audience during the presentation, after initial perceptions (initial ethos) are formed. It's based on how the speaker communicates and connects with the audience in the moment.

Question 8

Intermediate or derived ethos can increase or decrease throughout a presentation.

Accepted Answer

You can gain credibility or lose credibility because of poor preparation, inaccurate information or lack of rapport with your audience during the presentation.

Question 9

Achieving high terminal ethos means you have ended poorly, almost deadly at the conclusion of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

High terminal ethos means the audience's opinion of you at the end of the presentation is high.

Question 10

There are several ways to organize the body of your presentation. Using chronological order means you are organizing the content based on:

Accepted Answer

Chronological order organizes content according to the sequence of time, meaning it is arranged based on when each event occurred, from the earliest to the most recent.

Question 11

Constant use of the same transition phrase within a presentation is a useful technique because it will help the audience remember your points.

Accepted Answer

Using the same phrase repeatedly gets boring and generally shows that you didn't consider appropriate transitions when you were planning your presentation.

Question 12

"OK. That's all I have." is an appropriate conclusion for your presentation.

Accepted Answer

If you said True for this answer, we need to talk!

Question 13

You can end your presentation with the same points you made in your introduction.

Accepted Answer

You can go back to your thesis statement or initial objective, repeat what you wanted your audience to know at the start to make sure they have gotten your main point.

Question 14

A logical conclusion for a sales or persuasive presentation is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A Call to Action is a logical conclusion for a sales or persuasive presentation because it directs the audience on what to do next, encouraging them to act based on the information presented.

Question 15

Asking if anyone has questions makes a sufficient conclusion.

Accepted Answer

You need a concluding statement after the questions have been answered.

Question 16

You don't really have to plan a conclusion. It will come to you as you are getting finished with your presentation.

Accepted Answer

You need to plan and ask yourself "what is the very last thing I am going to say" then prepare and practice that final statement.

Quiz 7: Structuring the Message