Question 1

Factors to consider when choosing a topic include
A) the purpose of the speech and appropriateness of the topic.
B) projected time length of the speech.
C) ability to access information.
D) all of the answers provided.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Factors to consider when choosing a topic include
A) purpose of the speech
B) projected time length of the speech.
C) appropriateness of the topic.
D) all of the answers provided.

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are important factors to consider when choosing a topic for a speech. The purpose of the speech guides the direction and content, the projected time length helps in determining the scope, and the appropriateness ensures the topic is suitable for the audience and occasion.

Question 3

In a speech to inform, your goal is to
A) teach a new idea or concept to change a behavior.
B) make the audience consider your point of view.
C) inform the audience, to teach about a topic or issue, sharing your knowledge.
D) influence the audience, changing attitudes, beliefs or values.

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of a speech to inform is to educate the audience about a specific topic or issue, providing them with knowledge without necessarily aiming to change their behavior or persuade them to adopt a new point of view.

Question 4

A speech to inform should:
A) teach the audience something
B) convince them to do something
C) persuade them to say something
D) deter them from something

Accepted Answer

A speech to inform is primarily designed to teach or provide information to the audience, rather than to persuade, convince, or deter them.

Question 5

In a speech to persuade, your goal is to
A) teach a new idea or concept
B) help the audience understand the historical context.
C) inform the audience, to teach about a topic or issue, sharing your knowledge.
D) influence the audience, changing attitudes, beliefs or values.

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of a persuasive speech is to influence the audience by changing their attitudes, beliefs, or values, rather than merely teaching or informing them about a topic.

Question 6

A speech to persuade should:
A) teach the audience something
B) inform the audience on a topic
C) share information about a topic
D) encourage the audience to change an attitude, belief, behavior or action.

Accepted Answer

A speech to persuade is specifically designed to encourage the audience to change an attitude, belief, behavior, or action, distinguishing it from speeches that primarily aim to inform or teach.

Question 7

When considering topics, you should examine topics that are:
A) new, possibly controversial, and clear.
B) supported by information you can find in outside sources. and are interesting to you
C) none of the options available
D) both options available

Accepted Answer

Both A and B are valid considerations when choosing a topic. A topic that is new, possibly controversial, and clear can engage an audience and provoke thoughtful discussion. Meanwhile, ensuring the topic is supported by information from outside sources and is interesting to the individual can help in delivering a well-researched and passionate presentation or paper.

Question 8

A thesis statement, or central idea, should be
A) introduce your main ideas
B) short and general about the topic
C) short, specific, and to the point.
D) a substantial explanation of why the topic is important.

Accepted Answer

A thesis statement should be short, specific, and to the point, effectively summarizing the main argument or position of the text in a concise manner.

Question 9

Beebe and Beebe recommend five guiding principles when considering your thesis statement. The thesis statement should:
A) be a general statement of fact
B) should use specific language, not vague generalities, and should reflect consideration of the audience.
C) should provide an explanation of topic, introduce main points, gain attention, focus attention and lead into the body of your speech.
D) be a specific statement of fact

Accepted Answer

The thesis statement should use specific language, not vague generalities, and should reflect consideration of the audience, as this helps in clearly conveying the main idea and engaging the audience effectively.

Question 10

When considering your audience, the best question (of the options provided) to ask would be:
A) How big is the audience?
B) What do I have to offer them?
C) How can I best present my ideas?
D) What do I want to wear?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When considering your audience, the best question...

Question 11

When considering your audience, you should ask yourself:
A) What do I want the audience to know?
B) How many handouts should I make?
C) What kind of suit or dress should I wear?
D) What are the audience expectations

Accepted Answer

The answer of When considering your audience, you should ask...

Question 12

When considering your audience, you should ask
A) What are their backgrounds, gender, age, jobs, education and/or interests?
B) Do they already know about your topic? If so, how much?
C) How much time have you been given for your speech, including time for questions and answers?
D) all of the answers provided.

Accepted Answer

All of the options (A, B, and C) are relevant questions to consider when preparing for a speech or presentation, as they help tailor the content and delivery to the audience's needs and expectations.

Question 13

When considering your audience, _______________refers to the traits that people have which make them an individual, but which they have in common with others.
A) gender traits
B) employment background
C) demographic traits
D) situational traits

Accepted Answer

Demographic traits refer to characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, education, and income level that people have in common with others, making them useful for understanding and categorizing audiences.

Question 14

When considering your audience, _______________refers to the traits that include physical setting, seating and visibility, and temperature.
A) gender traits
B) employment background
C) demographic traits
D) situational traits of the speech setting

Accepted Answer

Situational traits of the speech setting specifically refer to the physical and environmental aspects of where the speech or communication will take place, including the physical setting, seating arrangements, visibility, and temperature, which can all affect how the message is received.

Question 15

A time order speech shows
A) a series of events or steps in a process, typically beginning, middle, and end.
B) a comparison focusing on the similarities and/or differences between points or concepts.
C) a topic's relevance in a specific time period
D) the role of time in a specific context or content area.

Accepted Answer

A time order speech organizes information chronologically, detailing a series of events or steps in a process from beginning to end.

Question 16

An example of a time order speech would be one that features a:
A) story
B) dog
C) witch
D) tornado

Accepted Answer

A time order speech, also known as chronological order speech, organizes the information based on a sequence of events or steps in a process. A story typically follows a chronological sequence, making it a fitting example of a time order speech.

Question 17

Structuring your speech by cause and effect, establishing a relationship between two events or situations, making the connection clear, is called a
A) time order speech.
B) comparison speech.
C) contrast speech.
D) cause and effect speech.

Accepted Answer

This type of speech is specifically designed to outline and explain the reasons why something happens (cause) and the resulting outcomes (effect), hence it is called a cause and effect speech.

Question 18

A train uses a heat source to heat water, create stream, and turn a turbine, which moves a lever, which causes a wheel to move on a track is an example of a
A) comparison speech.
B) contrast speech.
C) space or spatial speech.
D) problem-solution speech.

Accepted Answer

This example describes a process or sequence of events in a specific physical arrangement, which is characteristic of a space or spatial speech. Spatial organization is used to describe how things are physically located or arranged in space.

Question 19

The _____________________is the way you focus the audience's attention on you and your speech.
A) attention statement
B) introduction
C) body
D) conclusion

Accepted Answer

The attention statement is specifically designed to capture and focus the audience's attention on the speaker and their message at the beginning of the speech.

Question 20

The ____________________introduces you and your topic, and should establish relationship with your audience and state your topic clearly.
A) attention statement
B) introduction
C) body
D) conclusion

Accepted Answer

The introduction serves the purpose of presenting the speaker and the topic to the audience, establishing a connection with them, and clearly stating what the topic is about.

Quiz 10: Speech Preparation

Factors to consider when choosing a topic include

Factors to consider when choosing a topic include

In a speech to inform, your goal is to

A speech to inform should:

In a speech to persuade, your goal is to

A speech to persuade should:

When considering topics, you should examine topics that are:

A thesis statement, or central idea, should be

Beebe and Beebe recommend five guiding principles when considering your thesis statement. The thesis statement should:

When considering your audience, the best question (of the options provided) to ask would be:

When considering your audience, you should ask yourself:

When considering your audience, you should ask

When considering your audience, _______________refers to the traits that people have which make them an individual, but which they have in common with others.

When considering your audience, _______________refers to the traits that include physical setting, seating and visibility, and temperature.

A time order speech shows

An example of a time order speech would be one that features a:

Structuring your speech by cause and effect, establishing a relationship between two events or situations, making the connection clear, is called a

A train uses a heat source to heat water, create stream, and turn a turbine, which moves a lever, which causes a wheel to move on a track is an example of a

The _____________________is the way you focus the audience's attention on you and your speech.

The ____________________introduces you and your topic, and should establish relationship with your audience and state your topic clearly.