T or F
Chapter 1
Public speaking is defined as an informal conversation with a group of people
True or False
False.
Chapter 1
What is one of the seven elements of public speaking?
A) Audience
B) Visual aids
C) Feedback
D) Preparation
C) Feedback
Chapter 2
Deliberate repeating of structural aspects of speech.
Planned Redundancy
Chapter 2
What are psychographic characteristics used to understand the audience ______, attitudes, and ______
Beliefs, Values
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.
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
Chapter 4
What is a statement that contains or summarizes a speech’s main points?
Central Idea Statement
Chapter 3
_______ refers to the branch of philosophy that involves determinations of what is right and moral.
Ethics
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.
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.
Chapter 6
This is the repetition of grammatical structures that correspond in sound, meter, and meaning.
What is parallelism.
Chapter 7
_______ is having the quality or function of proving or demonstrating something; affording proof or evidence.
What is probative.
Chapter 11
T/F: Impromptu Speaking is "the presentation of a short message without advance preparation."
True.
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
Chapter 8
Section of a speech restates the thesis, and provides a catch phrase.
What is Conclusion.
Chapter 8
A typical introduction takes _____% of a speeches time.
10-15%