Which of the following examples might be perceived by listeners as manipulative and condescending?

"We're all going to learn and abide by the new policies, right?"

What does an audience tend to do when they view a text-heavy slide during a speech?

They read the slide rather than listen to the speaker.

Which assumption is part of the unspoken ethical contract between speakers and audiences?

The speaker will gather and present the most accurate information possible.

Which is not a guideline speakers should follow when using props?

Look only at the prop when you use it so that you don't drop it.

Which is NOT an example of noise at a public speaking event?

the speaker's definition of important terms

Which is an advantage of taking questions after a speech rather than during the speech?

The speaker has more control over the pacing of the speech.

Which of the following is not a guideline that applies to using graphics on slides?

Graphics should include many numbers.

During a phone meeting or interview, a speaker should __________.

quietly take notes so as not to forget important information

A speaker presenting information on two forms of exercise would most likely choose ____.

comparison-contrast pattern of organization

Which transitions would you most likely see in a speech organized in a spatial pattern?

next to, in front of, beyond that, east of

Which is not a technique speakers use to read from a script effectively?

They read the words without stopping.

Which of the following is NOT an example of public speaking?

a blogger posts comments on a political race

When might a speaker present solutions before explaining the problem in a problem-solution speech?

when the audience is unfamiliar with the solutions

Which is an example of an immediate audience?

an employer listens to a young person's comments during an interview

Which is an example of a persuasive speech?

A company president describes a new initiative to rally the employees.

Which approach most likely enables a speaker to ensure that his online persona presents him to employers postively?

searching his name and correcting misleading information that may be online

Which task would serve as an effective and calming distraction for a speaker waiting to take the stage?

breathing deeply while paying attention to the sound of the lights

"At the end of the song, the volume of the choir and orchestra drops off almost to a whisper" is reinforced how?

a hand held up at chest height, then slowly lowered to waist height

Identify the evasion in this statement: "Only a dishonest person would argue against the proposed penalties for theft."

appeal to the majorityappeal to the majority

Speakers should be careful, in the introduction of their speeches, not __________.

to apologize for feeling nervous

The most important goal of a speaker's opening lines is to __________.

build rapport and engage listeners

Speakers analyze audiences for all the following reasons except __________.

to decide whether the narrative is the right length

When making eye contact, the speaker should try to _______.

meet the eyes of the listeners throughout the audience

When using a simple visual aid, a speaker should be careful not to __________.

turn toward the aid and away from the audience

Which is not a critical piece of information when researching a possible job in preparation for a phone call about it?

whether it is okay to record the phone call

In which situation would an impromptu speech be required and appropriate?

when you are answering questions in an interview

Which self-reinforcement statement might a speaker use to battle the concern: “What if the audience doesn’t like me?”

“Audiences enjoy hearing speakers speak. They’re on my side already.”

Which is an example of producing speech content that is ethical?

including accurate, reliable facts to support a claim

Which is a common problem that speakers must take care to avoid in the conclusion to a speech?

introducing new information in the speech's closing lines

Which of the following questions should a speaker ask to determine the reliability of a resource?

Is the information in the source written by an expert in the field?

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1
Which of the following posture details conveys confidence and energy to the audience?
body turned away from audience
weight evenly balanced
head bowed
shoulders slumped
2
Which of the following examples might be perceived by listeners as manipulative and condescending?
"We're all going to learn and abide by the new policies, right?"
"If you'll give me just a minute, um, I'll find that information."
"I intend to talk about, let's see, 3, no, just 2 reasons for this change."
"I know I'm late in returning your call, but I really want this job."
3
What does an audience tend to do when they view a text-heavy slide during a speech?
They wait for the speaker to read the slide to them.
They compare what the slide says to what the speaker says.
They ignore the slide so that they don't have to read it.
They read the slide rather than listen to the speaker.
4
Which topic would you most likely organize using a topical pattern?
how to prepare for hurricane season
types of powerful storms
an inside view of a tornado
what causes cyclones
5
Which assumption is part of the unspoken ethical contract between speakers and audiences?
The speaker will present his or her personal opinions.
The speaker will rely entirely on his or her knowledge of the topic.
The speaker will gather and present the most accurate information possible.
The audience will try hard to pay attention and to learn.
6
Which does not describe a tone appropriate for voice-only communication in an academic or business setting?
confident
demanding
optimistic
energetic
7
Which is not a guideline speakers should follow when using props?
Speak toward the audience rather than toward the props.
Look only at the prop when you use it so that you don't drop it.
Decide before the speech on a logical way to lay out the props.
Mark when to use a prop on the speaking outline.
8
Which is NOT an example of noise at a public speaking event?
the speaker's definition of important terms
the flickering light behind the speaker
the speaker's tendency to clear her throat often
the sound of traffic outside the building
9
The element in a narrative that expresses the narrative's main idea is _______.
tone
theme
plot
relevance
10
Which of the following topics would be appropriate for a speech of demonstration?
the history of vegetarian diets
plant-based diets and cholesterol levels
how plant-based foods are digested
how to plan a vegetarian menu
11
Which is an example of a primary source?
a historian's explanation of the setting of a play
a play
a biography of a playwright
an analysis of a play
12
"The rooster crows; then the sun rises. The rooster's crow must be what makes the sun rise."
false dilemma
slippery slope
hasty generalization
false cause
13
Which is an advantage of taking questions after a speech rather than during the speech?
The speaker has more control over the pacing of the speech.
The speaker can then skip information planned for later in the speech.
The speaker has more time to think about an answer.
The speaker can say, "I don't know, but I'll find out and get back to you."
14
Which of the following is not a guideline that applies to using graphics on slides?
Graphics should include many numbers.
Graphics must be relevant to the speaker's point.
Graphics show relationships of information.
Graphics must include reliable, accurate information.
15
During a phone meeting or interview, a speaker should __________.
assume that all vital information will be included in a follow-up e-mail
quietly take notes so as not to forget important information
type loudly on the keyboard
record the session without informing the other participants
16
When a speaker wrings his hands/clasps them, the audience gets the impression that the speaker is __________.
organized and prepared
fearful and nervous
concerned and saddened
angry and bossy
17
Personal narratives serve all of the following functions in effective speeches except __________.
to connect speaker and listeners
to establish credibility
to illustrate an important point
to analyze the audience
18
A speaker presenting information on two forms of exercise would most likely choose ____.
problem-solution pattern of organization
process pattern of organization
narrative pattern of organization
comparison-contrast pattern of organization
19
How can the physical responses to the audience's attention help the speaker perform well?
by causing the mouth to be dry
by provoking a feeling of light-headedness
by making the palms sweaty
by delivering energy to speak enthusiastically
20
Which transitions would you most likely see in a speech organized in a spatial pattern?
first, next, now, finally
in conclusion, otherwise, to this end, then
next to, in front of, beyond that, east of
for instance, indeed, to illustrate, that is
21
Which is not a technique speakers use to read from a script effectively?
They read the words without stopping.
They rehearse the script often.
They mark the script with cues about expressions and gestures.
They memorize the opening and closing.
22
Which of the following is NOT an example of public speaking?
a spokesperson records a radio ad for a clothing store
a blogger posts comments on a political race
a parent calls a family conference to organize chores
a mayor explains a development plan to the city council
23
Which of the following transitions most clearly prepares the audience to expect further information on a topic?
In fact,
On the contrary,
In addition,
First,
24
When might a speaker present solutions before explaining the problem in a problem-solution speech?
when the audience knows all about the problems
when the audience has already suggested solutions
when the audience has read about the solutions beforehand
when the audience is unfamiliar with the solutions
25
Which is an example of an immediate audience?
an employer listens to a young person's comments during an interview
fans watch a television recording of a celebrity speech accepting an award
voters read transcipts of a political candidate's speeches
an athlete listens to a sportscasters recorded comments
26
Which is an example of a persuasive speech?
A company president describes a new initiative to rally the employees.
A carpenter describes a method of choosing wood appropriate to projects.
A film director describes the timing of a scene.
A painter describes the use of colors in a famous work of art.
27
Which approach most likely enables a speaker to ensure that his online persona presents him to employers postively?
avoiding social networking sites
posting only his own photos and comments
asking friends to write complimentary posts about him
searching his name and correcting misleading information that may be online
28
Which task would serve as an effective and calming distraction for a speaker waiting to take the stage?
breathing deeply while paying attention to the sound of the lights
flipping through the note cards to make sure nothing has been left out
doing a last-minute analysis of the audience
reviewing the main points of the speech
29
"At the end of the song, the volume of the choir and orchestra drops off almost to a whisper" is reinforced how?
two hands brought together with a clap in front of the chest
two hands outstretched toward the audience
a hand raised swiftly from waist height to chest height
a hand held up at chest height, then slowly lowered to waist height
30
Identify the evasion in this statement: "Only a dishonest person would argue against the proposed penalties for theft."
false cause
circular argument
appeal to the majorityappeal to the majority
straw man
31
How can you, as a listener, silently let a speaker know that you understand the idea she is presenting?
Slump in your chair and look away.
Smile and nod slightly.
Sit straight and still.
Fidget with your pencil and notebook
32
Speakers should be careful, in the introduction of their speeches, not __________.
to use a “hook” to engage the audience
to set the tone of the speech
to state the speech’s purpose or main idea
to apologize for feeling nervous
33
The most important goal of a speaker's opening lines is to __________.
build rapport and engage listeners
introduce him- or herself
assure listeners that he or she did a lot of research
entertain and inspire listeners
34
A speech in which the speaker asks listeners to change their minds is _________________.
a persuasive speech
a speech of introduction
a special occassion speech
a demonstration speech
35
Speakers analyze audiences for all the following reasons except __________.
to gauge how open listeners are to ideas
to adapt the speech's diction to the listener's age
to decide what specialized terms should be defined
to decide whether the narrative is the right length
36
When making eye contact, the speaker should try to _______.
look mostly at the listeners who seem interested
meet the eyes of the listeners throughout the audience
look at the space just above the audience's heads
meet the eyes of only the listeners closest to him
37
When using a simple visual aid, a speaker should be careful not to __________.
give the aid an informative title
use large, clear font for words
turn toward the aid and away from the audience
point at the aid while discussing or explaining it
38
A speech that explains how to do something or how something is done is called a ___________ speech.
dramatic reading
narrative
persuasive
process
39
Which is not a critical piece of information when researching a possible job in preparation for a phone call about it?
the contact information of the person in charge of interviews and hiring
whether there are specific qualifications for people who want to apply
the work hours and location
whether it is okay to record the phone call
40
In which situation would an impromptu speech be required and appropriate?
when you are making an important presentation for a class grade
when you are introducing a guest speaker at a club
when you are answering questions in an interview
when you are instructing an audience in a complex task
41
Which diction choice is NOT a characteristic of informal language?
using contractions like isn't
using you to address the audience
using long, complex sentences
using I to refer to the speaker
42
Which self-reinforcement statement might a speaker use to battle the concern: “What if the audience doesn’t like me?”
“I’ll do the stretching and breathing exercises to relax tense muscles.”
“Audiences enjoy hearing speakers speak. They’re on my side already.”
“This is just a five-minute speech. It’s not a big deal.”
"I’ve done a lot of work to get ready for this speaking event.”
43
Which is an example of producing speech content that is ethical?
using statistics or other data that are out of date and questionable
including accurate, reliable facts to support a claim
presenting an exception as if it were an example
omitting information the audience needs to make a decision
44
Which is a common problem that speakers must take care to avoid in the conclusion to a speech?
introducing new information in the speech's closing lines
summarizing or restating the speech's main points
reminding the audience of the usefulness or importance of the content
leaving the audience thinking about an interesting idea
45
Which of the following questions should a speaker ask to determine the reliability of a resource?
Is the information in the source written by an expert in the field?
Is the source readily available online or in libraries if they want more?
Is the information in the source too technical for audiences to understand?
Is the information in the source relevant to the topic?

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