Question 1

What is the first step to preparing an effective speech?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the goal or goals you want to accomplish in your speech is the first step, as it sets the direction and purpose for the entire speech, guiding the choice of topic, audience analysis, and information gathering.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a goal of public speaking?

Accepted Answer

Relating is not typically considered a primary goal of public speaking, which usually focuses on informing, honoring, or entertaining an audience.

Question 3

Peyton is responsible for training new employees at the restaurant where she works. She must let them know the correct greeting for customers, where to find the specials for each day, and how to ensure repeat business. What is Peyton's goal during these training sessions?

Accepted Answer

Peyton's goal is to inform the new employees about various aspects of their job, such as the correct greeting for customers, where to find the daily specials, and how to ensure repeat business.

Question 4

When we speak to __________________, we are appealing to our listeners to think or act in a certain way.

Accepted Answer

When we speak to persuade, we are specifically aiming to influence our listeners' thoughts or actions, encouraging them to adopt a particular viewpoint or undertake a specific action.

Question 5

Before his death in 2009, Billy Mays was a famous television pitchman for household products such as Mighty Putty and Grater Plater. He was best known for his opening line, "Hi, Billy Mays here for..." What was Mays's primary goal in his commercials?

Accepted Answer

Billy Mays's primary goal in his commercials was to persuade viewers to buy the household products he was pitching.

Question 6

Kathy Griffin, the stand-up comedian and actress, has a goal to ______________ her audiences during a stand-up routine.

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of a stand-up comedian like Kathy Griffin during a routine is to entertain her audiences.

Question 7

To be effective, speakers who _______________ must be keenly aware of who their listeners are and what they are likely to find amusing.

Accepted Answer

Entertainers must understand their audience's preferences and sensibilities to effectively amuse them.

Question 8

In August 2008, presidential candidate John McCain held a press conference to announce Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. Because most of the country was unfamiliar with Palin, McCain's goal was to __________________, as he used such statements as "I have found the right partner to stand up to those who value their privileges over their responsibilities".

Accepted Answer

McCain's goal was to introduce Sarah Palin to the country, as she was relatively unknown at the time.

Question 9

In his speech class, Gavin's first speech assignment is to tell the class about his past, his current plans, and his hopes for the future. Gavin's goal for the speech is

Accepted Answer

The answer of In his speech class, Gavin's first speech...

Question 10

After singer Michael Jackson's death, over 20,000 friends, fans, and family members gathered together at a memorial in Los Angeles. Among others, singer Stevie Wonder gave a eulogy, stating in part, "I do know that God is good, and I know that as much as we may feel, and we do, that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more". Wonder's goal during his eulogy was to

Accepted Answer

Stevie Wonder's eulogy aimed to honor Michael Jackson's memory and impact, reflecting on his significance and the loss felt by his passing.

Question 11

A speech of ___________ honors someone who is receiving an award.

Accepted Answer

A speech of recognition is specifically designed to honor someone who is receiving an award, acknowledging their achievements or contributions.

Question 12

On the fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, President George W. Bush gave a speech of ____________________ in which he honored the memory of victims and rescue workers who lost their lives.

Accepted Answer

The correct term for honoring the memory of victims and rescue workers on an anniversary is "commemoration."

Question 13

To select an appropriate speech topic when none has been specified, you can start by ___________ to generate a list of potential topics.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming is a common and effective method for generating a list of ideas or topics, making it an appropriate starting point for selecting a speech topic.

Question 14

Which of the following strategies encourages you to identify as many ideas as possible without stopping to evaluate them?

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming is a technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution to a problem without pausing to evaluate them, encouraging free thought and creativity.

Question 15

Pace is asked to give a speech to a local youth group. He considers his experience, hobbies, beliefs, values, and attitudes, how he enjoys spending his time, and what issues he cares about. What question is Pace answering as he brainstorms?

Accepted Answer

Pace is considering his personal interests, values, and issues he cares about, which aligns with identifying topics he personally cares about for his speech.

Question 16

Julia is asked to speak at a university conference, so she reads the university's website and its student newspaper to find out what students and faculty are talking about these days. Which question is she most likely trying to answer?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Julia is asked to speak at a...

Question 17

Answering questions such as "What do you talk about the most with your friends and family"? and "What is your fantasy career"? relates to what brainstorming technique?

Accepted Answer

These questions help identify topics that are personally meaningful, indicating a brainstorming technique focused on finding topics you care about.

Question 18

If you read Time magazine or log onto a website such as www.cnn.com, you are answering what question for brainstorming?

Accepted Answer

Reading Time magazine or logging onto a news website like www.cnn.com helps identify topics that are currently in the news, providing a direct answer to what is happening around the world at the moment.

Question 19

Read the following list of potential speech topics: the U.S. economy, same-sex marriage laws, the 2012 presidential election, immigration policy. What question did the speaker most likely answer to generate this list?

Accepted Answer

These topics are all significant issues that have been widely covered in the news, indicating that the speaker was likely thinking about current events or issues that have been recently discussed in media outlets.

Question 20

When choosing a topic, which question will allow you to speak with credibility and confidence?

Accepted Answer

Knowing what you already know about a topic allows you to speak with credibility and confidence, as you can draw from your existing knowledge and experience.

Quiz 11: Planning a Speech