T or F
Multiple Choice
Terms
Fill In The Blank
100

Chapter 1

Public speaking is defined as an informal conversation with a group of people

True or False

False. 

100

Chapter 1

What is one of the seven elements of public speaking?

A) Audience

B) Visual aids

C) Feedback

D) Preparation

C) Feedback 

100

Chapter 2 

Deliberate repeating of structural aspects of speech. 

Planned Redundancy

100

Chapter 2

What are psychographic characteristics used to understand the audience ______, attitudes, and ______

Beliefs, Values 

200

Chapter 5

True or False?

The Library plays an important role for researchers, because materials in libraries have been selected for the information needs of their users.

True.

200

Chapter 4

What is a problem to avoid when writing the Central Idea Statement? (Answer “what is (letter)?”) 

A) Using strong and concise language to convey the central idea

B) Following the steps of a good introduction

C) Saying the Central Idea Statement as the first thing in your speech

D) Acknowledging the difference between Central Idea Statement and Specific Purpose

C) Saying the Central Idea Statement as the first thing in your speech

200

Chapter 4

What is a statement that contains or summarizes a speech’s main points? 

Central Idea Statement

200

Chapter 3

_______ refers to the branch of philosophy that involves determinations of what is right and moral.

Ethics

300

Chapter 5

True or False? 

Having a strong research foundation doesn’t add anything to your speech. 

False. 

Having a strong research foundation will give your speech interest and credibility.

300

Chapter 6

This organizational pattern arranges the main points in time order. 

A) spatial  

B) chronological

C) cause and effect 

D) problem-cause-solution

What is Chronological.

300

Chapter 6 

This is the repetition of grammatical structures that correspond in sound, meter, and meaning.

What is parallelism.

300

Chapter 7

_______ is having the quality or function of proving or demonstrating something; affording proof or evidence.


What is probative.

400

Chapter 11

T/F: Impromptu Speaking is "the presentation of a short message without advance preparation."

True. 

400

Chapter 15

What’s a speech designed to congratulate, appreciate, or remember?

A. Speech of acceptance

B. Eulogy 

C. Toast

D.  Speech of commencement 

C) Toast 

400

Chapter 8

Section of a speech restates the thesis, and provides a catch phrase.

What is Conclusion. 

400

Chapter 8

A typical introduction takes _____% of a speeches time. 

10-15%

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