COMM 101 Exam #1

The following are persuasive speeches descriptors. Which does not belong?

Which of the following indicates the formula for terminal credibility?

When showing a presentation aid during a speech, the speaker should:

Telling your audience about steps in a process is using a(n) ____________ definition.

Using slang or vulgarity is...

When creating main points for a speech, remember that the points should be

The following are all organizational patterns but one. Pick the incorrect answer

The different parts of a speech include all but one. Pick the one that does not belong.

“First I will discuss daisies, second I will talk about tulips, and lastly I’ll describe roses.” This sentence would be

You can build confidence to manage communication apprehension by reducing your:

Which of the following is not included in the Monroe Motivated Sequence?

Drew’s speech is to persuade the audience to stop consuming caffeinated drinks.  The goal of his speech is __________.

Persuasion and coercion are the same thing

Demographic audience analysis includes ____________.

A speech to sway attitudes, change actions, reinforce behavior etc

A speech showing how to properly use items is an Informative Speech known as “Definition.”

The best way to ensure effective delivery of a speech is to practice, to get comfortable with the material.

Breanna told the audience that if they want to live longer, don’t start using tobacco products.  The goal of this speech

In the Monroe Motivated Sequence, the last step is Visualization.

What is the aspect of credibility that’s determined by a speaker’s knowledge and experience?

A conversational style of delivery is called

Which of the following is an audience factor to consider?

A thesis is a declarative sentence that is a claim or an assertion.

Which does not belong as a type of persuasive speech

What is a proposition of policy?

Showing cute pictures of puppies and kittens at the animal shelter is using

A Specific Purpose is a single declarative sentence and the central idea of your speech.

Which of the following establishes speaker credibility in persuasive speaking?

During a well-prepared speech where the goal is to be conversational, the best outline for aiding your delivery is the _

“That candidate has such low morals – don’t trust her!” This is an example of

The best color to use for the text on a PowerPoint slide is red or orange.