Assignment
Part 1: Multipal Choice
1. Linda has decided to present her informative speech on "The Benefits of an Online Education." Which type of speech should she prepare?
a. a speech about concepts
b. an informative briefing
c. a team briefing
d. a one-on-one briefing
2. Speeches about ____________ instruct the audience about how something works, is made, or is done so listeners can apply the skills they have learned.
a. processes
b. concepts
c. events
d. objects
3. Jessica was selected to present her research findings at the National Communication Association's annual convention. Which specific type of informative speech will she present to her peers?
a. a technical report
b. a lecture
c. a professional paper
d. an informative briefing
4. Which of the following is not one of the "three Cs" that make up the core of credibility?
a. charisma
b. competence
c. character
d. charm
5. During your college career, you might find yourself working in a group to complete an assignment. At the end of the project, which specific type of informative speech will your group present to the rest of the class?
a. a one-on-one briefing
b. a technical report
c. an informative briefing
d. a team briefing
6. When a minister attempts to persuade church members to change their attitudes and behaviors, which type of speech is he or she presenting?
a. speech of actuation
b. speech of conviction
c. speech of passion
d. none of the above
7. Which of the following is not true of presenting visuals in a speech?
a. You can use the visual aid as a replacement for your oral presentation.
b. You should always speak to your listeners, not to your visual.
c. If you use handouts, make sure to integrate them fully into your presentation.
d. Know the visual well enough that you don't really need to use it.
8. During his presentation, Markus keeps referring to his numerous certifications and accomplishments in the field of information technology. He is using which of the following persuasive appeals?
a. appeal to pathos
b. appeal to ethos
c. self "I"
d. persuasive credential
9. Which of the following is considered to be the most important aspect of oral and physical speech presentation?
a. vocal delivery
b. using a script or outline
c. physical elements
d. public speaking anxiety
10. Paula is giving a speech about education, and she becomes extremely passionate about the achievement gap between children from wealthy families and those from working-class families. Throughout the speech, Paula's hand gestures should ____________.
a. increase dynamically as her passion grows
b. decrease substantially as her passion grows
c. remain constant
d. not be used
Part 2: True/False
1. Public speaking anxiety involves both psychological and emotional components.
a. True
b. False
2. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-actualization is the highest level of human need.
a. True
b. False
3. The question-and-answer session that follows many speeches can be a type of informative speech in itself.
a. True
b. False
4. An informative speech with the objective "to inform the audience about Apple's latest iPhone" is an example of a speech about an object.
a. True
b. False
5. Controlling the behavior of the audience can be an effective technique to conquer public speaking anxiety.
a. True
b. False
6. Group norm standards are aimed at emotionally stirring audience members to action.
a. True
b. False
7. Statements such as "it is an honor and a privilege" or "this speaker needs no introduction" should be used to introduce speakers.
a. True
b. False
8. It is perfectly all right for a confident speaker to apologize during a speech if he or she is feeling nervous.
a. True
b. False
9. Monroe's motivated sequence describes the sequence whereby a listener is taken through a five-step persuasive message.
a. True
b. False
10. A lecture is considered to be the most familiar type of informative speaking.
a. True
b. False.