Question 1

Generally, the body of a speech composes about ______ of the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-third 
B)  one-half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  three quarters 
A)  one-third 
B)  one-half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  three quarters

Question 2

Time limits provided by instructors, bosses, and those who have invited you to speak ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  should be seen as suggestions 
B)  are estimates 
C)  can be met with proper planning 
D)  are likely to be changed 
A)  should be seen as suggestions 
B)  are estimates 
C)  can be met with proper planning 
D)  are likely to be changed

Question 3

If you are given additional time for your presentation, it is recommended you slow down some.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Gavin found a clever quotation the day of his speech and began with it as his attention getter. This would be advisable only if the quotation was ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  funny 
B)  related to his topic 
C)  from a familiar source 
D)  explained sufficiently 
A)  funny 
B)  related to his topic 
C)  from a familiar source 
D)  explained sufficiently

Question 5

Give an example of a speech topic that would be appropriate for the cause-and-effect organizational pattern and explain why.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary, but all examples sho

Question 6

Give an example of a speech topic that would be appropriate for the spatial organizational pattern and explain why.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary, but all examples sho

Question 7

Which statement is true about proper outline format?

Accepted Answer

A)  Main points are indicated by Arabic numerals. 
B)  Indentation is optional. 
C)  Each point in the outline should include at least two main ideas. 
D)  Main points are indicated by Roman numerals. 
A)  Main points are indicated by Arabic numerals. 
B)  Indentation is optional. 
C)  Each point in the outline should include at least two main ideas. 
D)  Main points are indicated by Roman numerals.

Question 8

A ______ is an outline that uses words and phrases.

Accepted Answer

A)  keyword outline 
B)  coordination outline 
C)  consistent outline 
D)  full-sentence outline 
A)  keyword outline 
B)  coordination outline 
C)  consistent outline 
D)  full-sentence outline

Question 9

What are the steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction, need, solution, visualization, action 
B)  introduction, problem, solution, visualization, conclusion 
C)  attention, visualization, solution, action, conclusion 
D)  attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, action 
A)  introduction, need, solution, visualization, action 
B)  introduction, problem, solution, visualization, conclusion 
C)  attention, visualization, solution, action, conclusion 
D)  attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, action

Question 10

Speakers should say "Thank you" to signal the end of their speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Write out three main points for a key-word outline (the body of a speech only) on the topic of making the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Use either the topical or chronological organizational pattern, and use the correct letters and numbers for main points.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should l

Question 12

Why are transitions important in public presentations? What would speeches be like without them?

Accepted Answer

Transitions are important because a spea

Question 13

A great conclusion should ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  say "Thank you" 
B)  solidify the audience's relationship with the speaker 
C)  compose about 20% of your presentation 
D)  avoid using the same elements suggested for the introduction 
A)  say "Thank you" 
B)  solidify the audience's relationship with the speaker 
C)  compose about 20% of your presentation 
D)  avoid using the same elements suggested for the introduction

Question 14

Which organizational pattern uses a five-step process to persuade an audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monroe's Motivated Sequence 
B)  problem-cause-solution 
C)  topical 
D)  chronological 
A)  Monroe's Motivated Sequence 
B)  problem-cause-solution 
C)  topical 
D)  chronological

Question 15

Thorough audience analysis can help you achieve narrative fidelity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Now, in the Communication Age, there are fewer stories than ever before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the primary use of stories?

Accepted Answer

A)  to entertain people 
B)  to pass along wisdom and information 
C)  to add narrative coherence to a speech 
D)  to help people make decisions 
A)  to entertain people 
B)  to pass along wisdom and information 
C)  to add narrative coherence to a speech 
D)  to help people make decisions

Question 18

Which organizational pattern uses the order of steps, from first to last, with steps leading to a final result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monroe's Motivated Sequence 
B)  problem-cause-solution 
C)  topical 
D)  chronological 
A)  Monroe's Motivated Sequence 
B)  problem-cause-solution 
C)  topical 
D)  chronological

Question 19

Which type of transition indicates that the speaker is moving from one main point to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal preview 
B)  section transition 
C)  signpost 
D)  internal summary 
A)  internal preview 
B)  section transition 
C)  signpost 
D)  internal summary

Question 20

Your topic and approach should help you determine the organizational pattern you will use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Generally, the body of a speech composes about ______ of the presentation.

Time limits provided by instructors, bosses, and those who have invited you to speak ______.

If you are given additional time for your presentation, it is recommended you slow down some.

Gavin found a clever quotation the day of his speech and began with it as his attention getter. This would be advisable only if the quotation was ______.

Give an example of a speech topic that would be appropriate for the cause-and-effect organizational pattern and explain why.

Give an example of a speech topic that would be appropriate for the spatial organizational pattern and explain why.

Which statement is true about proper outline format?

A ______ is an outline that uses words and phrases.

What are the steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

Speakers should say "Thank you" to signal the end of their speeches.

Write out three main points for a key-word outline (the body of a speech only) on the topic of making the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Use either the topical or chronological organizational pattern, and use the correct letters and numbers for main points.

Why are transitions important in public presentations? What would speeches be like without them?

A great conclusion should ______.

Which organizational pattern uses a five-step process to persuade an audience?

Thorough audience analysis can help you achieve narrative fidelity.

Now, in the Communication Age, there are fewer stories than ever before.

What is the primary use of stories?

Which organizational pattern uses the order of steps, from first to last, with steps leading to a final result?

Which type of transition indicates that the speaker is moving from one main point to another?

Your topic and approach should help you determine the organizational pattern you will use.

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Exam 12: Organizing Your Presentation

Generally, the body of a speech composes about ______ of the presentation.

Time limits provided by instructors, bosses, and those who have invited you to speak ______.

If you are given additional time for your presentation, it is recommended you slow down some.

Gavin found a clever quotation the day of his speech and began with it as his attention getter. This would be advisable only if the quotation was ______.

Give an example of a speech topic that would be appropriate for the cause-and-effect organizational pattern and explain why.

Give an example of a speech topic that would be appropriate for the spatial organizational pattern and explain why.

Which statement is true about proper outline format?

A ______ is an outline that uses words and phrases.

What are the steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

Speakers should say "Thank you" to signal the end of their speeches.

Write out three main points for a key-word outline (the body of a speech only) on the topic of making the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Use either the topical or chronological organizational pattern, and use the correct letters and numbers for main points.

Why are transitions important in public presentations? What would speeches be like without them?

A great conclusion should ______.

Which organizational pattern uses a five-step process to persuade an audience?

Thorough audience analysis can help you achieve narrative fidelity.

Now, in the Communication Age, there are fewer stories than ever before.

What is the primary use of stories?

Which organizational pattern uses the order of steps, from first to last, with steps leading to a final result?

Which type of transition indicates that the speaker is moving from one main point to another?

Your topic and approach should help you determine the organizational pattern you will use.

Communication in the 21st Century

Perception, Self, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication, Culture, and Diversity

Interpersonal Communication

Small Group and Team Communication

Workplace and Organizational Communication

Communication and New Media

Selecting Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience

Delivering Your Presentations

Informative Presentations

Persuasive Presentations

The Art of Interviews: Understanding the Process, Types of Questions, and Importance of First Impressions

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