Public Speaking Sem 2 Final Review

Question 1

The Body of a persuasive speech should contain _____.

Accepted Answer

main points and supporting materials

Question 2

Which of the following is a disadvantage of PowerPoint and other slideware?

Accepted Answer

It is difficult to convey complex ideas and processes.

Question 3

James' topic is complex and detailed. How might his visuals help audiences gain understanding?

Accepted Answer

Using bullet points covering key information

Question 4

Which vocal quality can be adjusted in ways similar to a radio?

Accepted Answer

Volume

Question 5

During a speech, a speaker should avoid _____.

Accepted Answer

turning away from the audience to write on the board

Question 6

When visual and auditory information is presented at the same time, it is called _____.

Accepted Answer

Dual channels

Question 7

Which of the following is a design principle that great visual aids follow?

Accepted Answer

They should be simple and easy to see.

Question 8

Edith uses a lot of props in her presentations. Which kind of group is best for her?

Accepted Answer

Small groups

Question 9

Sarah has some visual aids that she wants to pass around. How should she go about doing this?

Accepted Answer

She should not pass them around.

Question 10

David's speech was good, but he used 'um,' 'er' and 'duh'. Which category should he work on?

Accepted Answer

Fluency

Question 11

Beth is giving a presentation on a new ankle brace. Why should she consider using a visual aid?

Accepted Answer

The audience will understand and remember her presentation

Question 12

Bill wants the bookstore to authorize cheeper e-books. Which speech organization should he use?

Accepted Answer

Problem/Solution Order

Question 13

Why is Visualization necessary in Monroe's Motivated Sequence Pattern?

Accepted Answer

It paints a picture of a solution

Question 14

Rebecca quotes from a book written in 1955 without citing the source. Why is she able to do so?

Accepted Answer

The work is in the public domain

Question 15

Evaluate Jerry's list. Which item can he safely eliminate and still be ready for his speech?

Accepted Answer

Print out copies of the full text of the speech.

Question 16

Zoe spent 10% of her time introducing the topic, _____ of her visual aids should focus on it.

Accepted Answer

10%

Question 17

Sally wants to include a call to action. What might Sally include in her conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Asking the audience to sign a petition

Question 18

Which of the following should be done BEFORE giving a speech?

Accepted Answer

Visual aids should be placed where everyone can see them.

Question 19

Suzy is speaking with slides. She called ahead to see if a projector would be available. Why?

Accepted Answer

Slideware is dependent upon technology.

Question 20

Which of the following BEST describes why William should include visual aids?

Accepted Answer

Customers are more likely to remember important details.

Question 21

Supplemental materials that present images or information during a speech are called _____.

Accepted Answer

visual aids

Question 22

PowerPoint is most appropriate for:

Accepted Answer

A presentation on basic fire safety

Question 23

Irrelevant information is also called:

Accepted Answer

noise

Question 24

Sally's class said that her articulation was not very good. What activity will help her?

Accepted Answer

Practice tongue twisters

Question 25

Sally is explaining important statistical information. What visual aid would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A pie chart with a different contrasting color sections

Question 26

Mike presents statistics on the inhumane treatment of frogs. Which assertion is he using?

Accepted Answer

Fact

Question 27

According to design principles, what color font goes well on a black background?

Accepted Answer

White

Question 28

How can Tavon avoided overwhelming the audience with his slides used during his speech?

Accepted Answer

By not using too much information on a single slide

Question 29

Why would a speaker want to have plenty of blank space on their slides?

Accepted Answer

Too many things on a slide make it crowded and cluttered

Question 30

Which statement is true about visual aids?

Accepted Answer

They help the audience to engage, understand, and remember.

Question 31

What is the ideal length for a video used as a visual aid?

Accepted Answer

30 seconds to 3 minutes

Question 32

When using a technology-based visual aid, it is important to also have:

Accepted Answer

A backup plan.

Question 33

If someone asks you to speak more slowly, what vocal quality do you need to adjust?

Accepted Answer

Rate

Question 34

To have ethos, logos, and pathos, a good persuasive speech should have:

Accepted Answer

credibility, a logical argument, and evoke emotion

Question 35

When colors are very different from each other, it is said that they are:

Accepted Answer

high-contrast

Question 36

Which vocal quality has a psychological effect on how people perceive your speech's content?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

Question 37

Billy is worried that he will mix up the order of the points in his speech. What will help him?

Accepted Answer

Create visual aids that follow the same order of the points

Question 38

Which of the following statements about copyright is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

If you don't make money, you can still violate copyright law

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors for determining fair use?

Accepted Answer

Intent of the original source

Question 40

Presentation software that allows a user to create a slideshow is called:

Accepted Answer

slideware

Question 41

What is the purpose of a persuasive speech?

Accepted Answer

To convince to take a side or believe in a viewpoint.

Question 42

Sam presents on romance and has an image of a man proposing to a woman. Good selection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the subject matter is appropriate for the report.

Question 43

Susan is making a case to install a new traffic signal. This is likely considered:

Accepted Answer

An assertion of policy

Question 44

If a book critic quotes part of a book in a review, it is covered under the _____ exception.

Accepted Answer

fair use

Question 45

Software that displays a series of slides for images and information is called:

Accepted Answer

Slideware

Question 46

A speaker who uses graphs, charts, and expert testimony is using an Assertion of:

Accepted Answer

Fact

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT covered by copyright?

Accepted Answer

A fact

Question 48

Visual aids increase:

Accepted Answer

Audience engagement.

Question 49

Kurt is speaking to a group of 500 people. Which visual aid options will most effective?

Accepted Answer

Slideware

Question 50

Benjamin argues saving sparrows is the right thing to do. What type of assertion is he using?

Accepted Answer

An assertion of value

Public Speaking Sem 2 Final Review

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Public Speaking Sem 2 Final Review

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