Question 1

A question asked in a manner that does not invite an actual response is known as a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  show of hands 
B)  closed question 
C)  direct question 
D)  rhetorical question 
A)  show of hands 
B)  closed question 
C)  direct question 
D)  rhetorical question

Question 2

To judge the quality of a narrative, one should consider narrative ______, or how well a story hangs together or makes sense, and narrative ______, or how well a story matches our lived experiences.

Accepted Answer

A)  fidelity; coherence 
B)  consensus; reliability 
C)  fidelity; consensus 
D)  coherence; fidelity 
A)  fidelity; coherence 
B)  consensus; reliability 
C)  fidelity; consensus 
D)  coherence; fidelity

Question 3

Describe the two types of outlines discussed in the text. Explain when you would use each type of outline.

Accepted Answer

It is important that you write a full-se

Question 4

Walter Fisher argues that stories or narratives are how we build communities and relationships and create our lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Noah has decided to present his informative speech on personality disorders. He discovers through his research there are three main categories of these disorders. Which organizational pattern would be the most logical choice for Noah's speech?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A(n) ______ helps you define the points of your presentation and keep the audience on track.

Accepted Answer

A)  topical index 
B)  table of contents 
C)  organizational pattern 
D)  thematic structure 
A)  topical index 
B)  table of contents 
C)  organizational pattern 
D)  thematic structure

Question 7

Luis presents a speech on the three most popular misconceptions about veganism. Which organizational pattern has he chosen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which organizational pattern should a speaker use for a presentation about how coffee beans are processed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Marquis is going to prepare an informative speech on the regions of the brain and their functions. Which organizational pattern would be the best choice for this topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial 
B)  Monroe's Motivated Sequence 
C)  topical 
D)  chronological 
A)  spatial 
B)  Monroe's Motivated Sequence 
C)  topical 
D)  chronological

Question 10

Lonette begins her speech to fellow breast cancer survivors by talking about her daughter's almost simultaneous diagnosis. Which attention-getting devices is she using?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal experience 
B)  humor 
C)  quotation 
D)  rhetorical question 
A)  personal experience 
B)  humor 
C)  quotation 
D)  rhetorical question

Question 11

Communication theorist Walter Fisher calls human beings Homo narrans. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  man, the storyteller 
B)  the storytelling animal 
C)  the verbal animal 
D)  Man, the narrator 
A)  man, the storyteller 
B)  the storytelling animal 
C)  the verbal animal 
D)  Man, the narrator

Question 12

After you have captured the audience's attention, the next step is to introduce your topic with a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  transition 
B)  thesis statement 
C)  preview of the main points 
D)  "why" statement 
A)  transition 
B)  thesis statement 
C)  preview of the main points 
D)  "why" statement

Question 13

How would you choose an effective and appropriate quotation to use as an attention getter for a presentation?

Accepted Answer

The quote you choose should be appropria

Question 14

Lourdes has chosen to prepare an informative speech on the scientific evidence regarding the connections between human factors and global warming. Which organizational pattern would be the best choice for this topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  cause-and-effect 
B)  Monroe's Motivated Sequence 
C)  topical 
D)  spatial 
A)  cause-and-effect 
B)  Monroe's Motivated Sequence 
C)  topical 
D)  spatial

Question 15

Which is a guideline for outlines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three types of outlines are recommended. 
B)  Notes are helpful on the full-sentence outline. 
C)  Each point should provide several ideas. 
D)  Facts and statistics should be cited. 
A)  Three types of outlines are recommended. 
B)  Notes are helpful on the full-sentence outline. 
C)  Each point should provide several ideas. 
D)  Facts and statistics should be cited.

Question 16

Why is the introduction to a speech so important?

Accepted Answer

A)  It composes 10% to 15% of the speech. 
B)  We have only a few seconds to make an initial impression. 
C)  It is often written after the main points have been outlined. 
D)  Audience members have short attention spans. 
A)  It composes 10% to 15% of the speech. 
B)  We have only a few seconds to make an initial impression. 
C)  It is often written after the main points have been outlined. 
D)  Audience members have short attention spans.

Question 17

Words and phrases such as first, beginning with, to clarify, and for example are examples of ______, which let the audience know exactly where the speaker is within a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  transitions 
B)  internal previews 
C)  internal summaries 
D)  signposts 
A)  transitions 
B)  internal previews 
C)  internal summaries 
D)  signposts

Question 18

Which of these organizational patterns is best suited for a persuasive speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  spatial 
C)  topical 
D)  problem-cause-solution 
A)  chronological 
B)  spatial 
C)  topical 
D)  problem-cause-solution

Question 19

If you are given less time for your presentation, you can simply leave out your conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What organizational pattern is best paired with presentational software that follows a more linear model, such as PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and Google Slides?

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

A question asked in a manner that does not invite an actual response is known as a ______.

To judge the quality of a narrative, one should consider narrative , or how well a story hangs together or makes sense, and narrative , or how well a story matches our lived experiences.

Describe the two types of outlines discussed in the text. Explain when you would use each type of outline.

Walter Fisher argues that stories or narratives are how we build communities and relationships and create our lives.

Noah has decided to present his informative speech on personality disorders. He discovers through his research there are three main categories of these disorders. Which organizational pattern would be the most logical choice for Noah's speech?

A(n) ______ helps you define the points of your presentation and keep the audience on track.

Luis presents a speech on the three most popular misconceptions about veganism. Which organizational pattern has he chosen?

Which organizational pattern should a speaker use for a presentation about how coffee beans are processed?

Marquis is going to prepare an informative speech on the regions of the brain and their functions. Which organizational pattern would be the best choice for this topic?

Lonette begins her speech to fellow breast cancer survivors by talking about her daughter's almost simultaneous diagnosis. Which attention-getting devices is she using?

Communication theorist Walter Fisher calls human beings Homo narrans. What does this mean?

After you have captured the audience's attention, the next step is to introduce your topic with a ______.

How would you choose an effective and appropriate quotation to use as an attention getter for a presentation?

Lourdes has chosen to prepare an informative speech on the scientific evidence regarding the connections between human factors and global warming. Which organizational pattern would be the best choice for this topic?

Which is a guideline for outlines?

Why is the introduction to a speech so important?

Words and phrases such as first, beginning with, to clarify, and for example are examples of ______, which let the audience know exactly where the speaker is within a presentation.

Which of these organizational patterns is best suited for a persuasive speech?

If you are given less time for your presentation, you can simply leave out your conclusion.

What organizational pattern is best paired with presentational software that follows a more linear model, such as PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and Google Slides?

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Exam 12: Organizing Your Presentation

A question asked in a manner that does not invite an actual response is known as a ______.

To judge the quality of a narrative, one should consider narrative ______, or how well a story hangs together or makes sense, and narrative ______, or how well a story matches our lived experiences.

Describe the two types of outlines discussed in the text. Explain when you would use each type of outline.

Walter Fisher argues that stories or narratives are how we build communities and relationships and create our lives.

Noah has decided to present his informative speech on personality disorders. He discovers through his research there are three main categories of these disorders. Which organizational pattern would be the most logical choice for Noah's speech?

A(n) ______ helps you define the points of your presentation and keep the audience on track.

Luis presents a speech on the three most popular misconceptions about veganism. Which organizational pattern has he chosen?

Which organizational pattern should a speaker use for a presentation about how coffee beans are processed?

Marquis is going to prepare an informative speech on the regions of the brain and their functions. Which organizational pattern would be the best choice for this topic?

Lonette begins her speech to fellow breast cancer survivors by talking about her daughter's almost simultaneous diagnosis. Which attention-getting devices is she using?

Communication theorist Walter Fisher calls human beings Homo narrans. What does this mean?

After you have captured the audience's attention, the next step is to introduce your topic with a ______.

How would you choose an effective and appropriate quotation to use as an attention getter for a presentation?

Lourdes has chosen to prepare an informative speech on the scientific evidence regarding the connections between human factors and global warming. Which organizational pattern would be the best choice for this topic?

Which is a guideline for outlines?

Why is the introduction to a speech so important?

Words and phrases such as first, beginning with, to clarify, and for example are examples of ______, which let the audience know exactly where the speaker is within a presentation.

Which of these organizational patterns is best suited for a persuasive speech?

If you are given less time for your presentation, you can simply leave out your conclusion.

What organizational pattern is best paired with presentational software that follows a more linear model, such as PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and Google Slides?

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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To judge the quality of a narrative, one should consider narrative , or how well a story hangs together or makes sense, and narrative , or how well a story matches our lived experiences.