Question 1

All of the following are guidelines for outlining your speech EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Outlining your speech does not necessarily involve using italics for your main points. The other options listed (using Roman numerals for major ideas, capital letters for supporting points, and Arabic numerals to further subdivide ideas) are all useful guidelines for outlining a speech.

Question 2

A speech that is designed to teach, define, illustrate, clarify, or elaborate on a topic reflects

Accepted Answer

An informative speech is designed to teach, define, illustrate, clarify, or elaborate on a topic. It aims to provide new information and enhance the audience's understanding of a particular subject. The main goal of the speaker is to educate the audience, not to persuade or entertain them.

Question 3

The three types of general purposes for giving speeches are

Accepted Answer

The three types of general purposes for giving speeches are to entertain, to inform, and to persuade. However, choice B is the best answer as it includes all three of these purposes. Speeches can be given to entertain an audience, to provide them with information, or to persuade them to take a certain action or to change their beliefs.

Question 4

In a speech about voting trends, Michael cited recent statistics, but made no attempt to appeal to the audience's sense of patriotism or to encourage them to vote more regularly. What's Michael's generalpurpose in this speech?

Accepted Answer

Michael's general purpose in this speech is to inform the audience about voting trends, as he is citing statistics to provide information on the topic. He is not trying to persuade or motivate them to vote more regularly or appeal to their sense of patriotism, nor is he attempting to entertain them.

Question 5

What aspect of speech preparation contains the one-sentence summary of your message?

Accepted Answer

The central idea is the main point of the speech that summarizes the message in one sentence. The specific-purpose statement and general-purpose statement provide a broader context for the speech, while supporting material includes evidence to support the central idea.

Question 6

What is the specific purpose?

Accepted Answer

The specific purpose is a statement of what your audience should be able to do after your speech. It is the intended outcome of your speech and helps you to focus your research and writing.

Question 7

Ads on TV and radio, sermons, political speeches, and sales presentations have the general purpose to

Accepted Answer

All of these types of communication have a goal of persuading the audience to believe or do something, whether it's to buy a product, support a candidate, or adopt certain beliefs or behaviors.

Question 8

The text suggests three questions for selecting and narrowing a topic. Which of the following is NOT one of these questions?

Accepted Answer

The questions presented in the text are: Who is the audience? What is the occasion? What are my interests, talents, and experiences?

Question 9

"At the end of my speech, the class will be able to describe how to get assigned to a counselor from the campus counseling service." This statement is an example of a

Accepted Answer

The statement clearly states what the audience will be able to do by the end of the speech, which is to describe how to get assigned to a counselor from the campus counseling service. Therefore, it is a specific purpose statement. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the purpose of the statement.

Question 10

All of the following are guidelines for effective speech delivery EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

While focusing on your message is important, it is not the only aspect of effective speech delivery. The other choices (B, C, and D) all provide important guidelines for connecting with your audience and delivering your message in a clear and engaging way.

Question 11

The three major divisions of a speech are

Accepted Answer

The three major divisions of a speech are the introduction, where the speaker captures the audience's attention and previews the main points of the speech, the body, where the speaker presents the main points and supporting evidence, and the conclusion, where the speaker summarizes the main points and leaves the audience with a final thought. Transitions are essential elements that connect the main points in the body of the speech. Delivery is a crucial aspect of the speech, but it is not a division of the speech itself. Option B is incorrect because it includes a preview as a separate division, but the preview is typically part of the introduction. Option C includes transitions as a separate division, but they are a part of the body of the speech. Option D is incorrect because delivery is not a division of the speech; it is how the speaker delivers each division of the speech.

Question 12

In his public speaking class, Sam presented an informative speech on hurricanes. He described the origins of hurricanes, how they develop, which areas of the earth are prone to hurricanes, how hurricanesarerated, the damage they do, and what to do when one hits. The speech was dry and the class was bored. From this description, what was Sam's mistake?

Accepted Answer

Sam's mistake was failing to narrow his topic. While hurricanes are a broad topic, he could have focused on a specific aspect, such as the impact of hurricanes on a particular region or the science behind predicting hurricanes. By trying to cover everything, he likely overwhelmed his audience and failed to engage them.

Question 13

Chantal had a speech to prepare for her public speaking class. She started by selecting a topic and doing her research, and then she sat down to draft the speech. She wrote out the introduction first, thenwrote a version of the intro that she would use as a conclusion. Then she outlined the main points of the body of the speech. Based upon the guidelines provided in the text, is this the correct way to organize a speech?

Accepted Answer

The text suggests starting with the body of the speech first, then going back and drafting the introduction.

Question 14

According to the text, what is the BEST way to rehearse your speech?

Accepted Answer

Rehearsing your speech aloud, while standing up and in a similar environment to the one in which you will deliver it, is the best way to prepare. This allows you to practice your pacing, gestures, and overall delivery.

Question 15

Why is considering your audience at the center of the speechmaking process?

Accepted Answer

Considering your audience is important because it affects every step of the speechmaking process. From selecting a topic, to gathering information, to crafting the message, to delivering the speech, the speaker must keep in mind the needs, interests, and knowledge level of the audience in order to be effective. Ignoring the audience can result in a speech that misses its mark and fails to connect with listeners.

Question 16

In her speech about poor voter turnout, Mollie challenged her audience to register and to actually go out and vote at the next election. The purpose of her speech was to

Accepted Answer

Mollie's speech had a clear call to action and was intended to persuade her audience to register and vote. The other options of informing, entertaining, or inspiring may have played a role in the speech, but the primary purpose was to persuade.

Question 17

Wanda, who is engaged, was excited about her informative speech for her freshman-level public speaking class because she liked her

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Travis presented a speech that consisted of a long list of statistics on auto sales in the United States. What technique should he have used to clarify and add interest to these statistics?

Accepted Answer

Comparing the statistics to something the audience knows can help put the information into perspective and make it more relatable and interesting. Simply presenting a long list of statistics can be dry and hard for the audience to engage with.

Question 19

The primary purpose of an introduction is to

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of an introduction is to get the audience's attention. It should capture their interest and make them want to hear more. While making the audience laugh or moving them to action may be secondary goals, they are not the primary purpose of an introduction. Additionally, listing all of your sources would be part of a works cited page, not an introduction.

Question 20

In her speech about American government, Jaleesa simply subdivided her central idea into the three branches of government. Based on this decision, Jaleesa likely took which of the following approaches forsubdividing her central idea?

Accepted Answer

Jaleesa used logical divisions by breaking down her central idea into the three branches of government.

Quiz 3: Presenting Your First Speech