Question 1

Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify the major divisions of your speech or key points that you wish to develop.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it

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A)  quietly in your head just before you deliver it.
B)  quietly in your head repeatedly until you are able to commit it to memory.
C)  aloud,standing just as you will when you deliver it to your audience.
D)  aloud in a public setting.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

______ is the organization and arrangement of ideas and illustrations.

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The answer of ______ is the organization and arrangement of...

Question 4

Audience analysis should only be performed at the beginning of preparing your speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To determine how to subdivide your central idea into key points,you should ask which of the following questions?

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A)  Does the general purpose match the specific purpose?
B)  Do the main ideas contradict one another?
C)  Is the central idea phrased in infinitive form?
D)  Does the central idea have logical divisions?E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The key focus of the content of a speech is known as the

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A)  general purpose.
B)  speech topic.
C)  speech body.
D)  presentation outline.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

What are the three types of general purposes for speeches?

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A)  to inform,to persuade,to entertain
B)  to entertain,to inspire,to elaborate
C)  to elucidate,to elaborate,to entertain
D)  to persuade,to elaborate,to convinceE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The ______ is a one-sentence summary of the speech content.

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A)  general purpose
B)  central idea
C)  specific purpose
D)  blueprint statementE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements about audience analysis is TRUE?

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A)  It is something you do only at the beginning of preparing your speech.
B)  It is an ongoing activity that should occur throughout the speechmaking process.
C)  It is something you do only while delivering your speech.
D)  It should not be done during the delivery of your speech.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

According to the text,when gathering support material,you should make sure that it is

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A)  memorable,shocking,and interesting.
B)  recent,understandable,and interesting.
C)  familiar,interesting,and noteworthy
D)  interesting,relevant,and memorable.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

According to the text,how can you make your support material more interesting?

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A)  by choosing support material that appeals to your listeners' senses
B)  by choosing support material that corresponds with your audience's schematic framework
C)  by avoiding support material that is over one year old
D)  by choosing support material that appeals to the audience's sense of historyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

"At the end of my speech,the class will be able to identify three counseling facilities on campus and describe the best way to get help at each one." This statement is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  general purpose.
B)  central idea.
C)  specific purpose.
D)  blueprint statement.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion

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A)  before you prepare any other part of your speech.
B)  before the introduction,but after the conclusion.
C)  after you have carefully organized the body of your talk.
D)  after the introduction,but before the conclusion.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

What is the final step in the speechmaking process?

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A)  delivery
B)  rehearsal
C)  organization
D)  summaryE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a speech with the general purpose "to inform?"

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A)  a television advertisement
B)  a sermon
C)  an after-dinner speech
D)  a class lectureE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when selecting and narrowing your topic?

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A)  How nervous am I to speak in public?
B)  What experts can I use as sources in my speech?
C)  Where can I find credible statistics for my speech?
D)  What are my talents,interests,and experiences?E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

When selecting and narrowing a speech topic,it is NOT necessary to consider your own interests,talents,and experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"To inform" is an example of a specific purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the essential elements of effective speech delivery?

Accepted Answer

Before you walk to the front of the room...

Question 20

Your ______ is the overarching goal of your speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  general purpose
B)  specific purpose
C)  central idea
D)  blueprint statementE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 2: Presenting Your First Speech

What are the three types of general purposes for speeches?

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What is the final step in the speechmaking process?

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When selecting and narrowing a speech topic,it is NOT necessary to consider your own interests,talents,and experiences.

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"To inform" is an example of a specific purpose.

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Which of the following is an example of a speech with the general purpose "to inform?"

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What are the essential elements of effective speech delivery?

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Which of the following statements about audience analysis is TRUE?

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To determine how to subdivide your central idea into key points,you should ask which of the following questions?

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The ______ is a one-sentence summary of the speech content.

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According to the text,when gathering support material,you should make sure that it is

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Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion

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______ is the organization and arrangement of ideas and illustrations.

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Audience analysis should only be performed at the beginning of preparing your speech.

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The key focus of the content of a speech is known as the

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"At the end of my speech,the class will be able to identify three counseling facilities on campus and describe the best way to get help at each one." This statement is an example of a

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The best way to practice your speech is to rehearse it

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According to the text,how can you make your support material more interesting?

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Once you have an appropriate topic,a specific purpose,and a well-worded central idea down on paper,the next task is to identify the major divisions of your speech or key points that you wish to develop.

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Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when selecting and narrowing your topic?

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Your ______ is the overarching goal of your speech.

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