Assignment
Part 1: Multipal Choice
1. James is giving a speech on preparing a home emergency kit for natural disasters. One type of orienting material that he would not want to include is ____________.
a. the importance to the listener
b. defining terms
c. historical background
d. spatial arrangement
2. An inductive reasoning process is used as part of the ____________.
a. partitioning method
b. unfolding method
c. case method
d. internal method
3. All of the following are effective ways of gaining audience attention except ____________.
a. illustrations
b. personal references
c. clinchers
d. rhetorical questions
4. A "condensed example" is a(n) ____________.
a. elaborate story
b. reliable source
c. brief visual aid
d. specific instance
5. The section of a speech that gives listeners the necessary background information is called ____________.
a. statistics
b. the exposition
c. an opening story
d. a proper interpretation
6. Janelle is an experienced public speaker who knows that one of the most effective ways to communicate a message is to connect with the audience. One of the critical elements for her to be aware of is/are the ____________ of the audience.
a. historiography
b. intensification
c. specific questions
d. demographics
7. Which of the following approaches would be most helpful when delivering an introduction for a guest speaker?
a. impromptu/ad lib
b. extemporaneous
c. major point
d. manuscript
8. Janice is deeply concerned about the future of the environment and global warming. She is convinced that if the audience is aware of the positive change recycling can make, they will be willing to adopt her suggestions. The most effective method of organization for her speech would be ____________.
a. subconscious reflection
b. chronological
c. problem solving
d. topic orientation
9. ____________ include factors such as place, time limit, time of day, and emotional climate.
a. Hieroglyphics
b. Demographics
c. Rhetorographics
d. Psychographics
10. ____________ in a speech should clarify a point you are making or offer proof of the validity of the argument(s) presented.
a. First-party observation
b. Reinforcement concepts
c. Supporting material
d. Currency
Part 2: True/False
1. Psychographics are rarely a consideration in public speaking today.
a. True
b. False
2. Most plagiarism is unintentional and is not considered cheating.
a. True
b. False
3. In conducting online research, you should review all Web sites on your topic.
a. True
b. False
4. Telling stories during a speech is useful in providing a human connection.
a. True
b. False
5. Currency and accuracy of data are equally important.
a. True
b. False
6. It is usually best to avoid humor in formal speeches.
a. True
b. False
7. The problem-solution method relies on the speaker's ability to establish causes and effects in the speech.
a. True
b. False
8. Clincher techniques are similar to attention-getting methods in gaining the audience's attention.
a. True
b. False
9. The central idea of a speech helps the audience learn who the speaker is.
a. True
b. False
10. As with most forms of communication, there are cultural differences in speech structure.
a. True
b. False.