Question 1

Which of the following would be the specific purpose of an informative speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  to motivate individuals to run 
B)  to explain the signs of a heart attack 
C)  to encourage audience members to donate to earthquake relief 
D)  to convince people to vote for a specific candidate 
A)  to motivate individuals to run 
B)  to explain the signs of a heart attack 
C)  to encourage audience members to donate to earthquake relief 
D)  to convince people to vote for a specific candidate

Question 2

Discuss and exemplify how to evaluate a thesis statement.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: An effect

Question 3

One brainstorming technique is that of dividing a sheet of paper into seven columns and writing down words associated with each of the following: ______, processes, phenomena, possessions, products, and programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  postures 
B)  presences 
C)  plots 
D)  people 
A)  postures 
B)  presences 
C)  plots 
D)  people

Question 4

Which of the following is another name for the thesis statement of an informative speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  proposition 
B)  primary argument 
C)  central idea 
D)  call to action 
A)  proposition 
B)  primary argument 
C)  central idea 
D)  call to action

Question 5

What is a mind map, and how would you create one?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: A mind ma

Question 6

Which of the following would be a poor instance for speech to entertain?

Accepted Answer

A)  a monologue at a club 
B)  a toast at a wedding 
C)  a speech during a casual lunch 
D)  a memorial speech on Veterans Day 
A)  a monologue at a club 
B)  a toast at a wedding 
C)  a speech during a casual lunch 
D)  a memorial speech on Veterans Day

Question 7

Describe an "on looking" walk and "the here and now" during brainstorming.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Take an "

Question 8

"How to make a pot of coffee" is an example of a(n) ______ speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "How to make a pot of coffee"...

Question 9

Mixing and matching ideas you've generated to form interesting combinations is known as a ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mixing and matching ideas you've generated to...

Question 10

Which of the following is the least likely to be the behavioral objective of a persuasive speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  attend a blood drive and donate blood 
B)  explain how media sharing sites work 
C)  register as organ donors 
D)  sign a petition for a political candidate 
A)  attend a blood drive and donate blood 
B)  explain how media sharing sites work 
C)  register as organ donors 
D)  sign a petition for a political candidate

Question 11

Compose a sample behavioral objective for a persuasive speech on blood donation and explain what you have included and why.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: The behav

Question 12

______ is a process of free association in which your goal is to generate as many ideas as possible without fear of critique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is a process of free association...

Question 13

The general purpose of a speech is your statement of the speech's main objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How can a speaker make a topic inventory? What is the benefit of doing this?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Think abo

Question 15

Discuss and exemplify how you brainstorm using categories as stimuli.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include:

Question 16

Speakers deliver informative speeches for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  to explain a process, procedure, organization, or function 
B)  when they describe a person, place, or thing 
C)  when they define a word or concept 
D)  all of these 
A)  to explain a process, procedure, organization, or function 
B)  when they describe a person, place, or thing 
C)  when they define a word or concept 
D)  all of these

Question 17

Writing a behavioral objective will help the speaker focus the content of their speech on those aspects that audience members will find most interesting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The speech to entertain is designed to amuse an audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ______ approach uses the alphabet to help find a potential topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ approach uses the alphabet to...

Question 20

The ABC approach uses the alphabet to help find a potential topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Selecting a Topic and Purpose

Which of the following would be the specific purpose of an informative speech?

Discuss and exemplify how to evaluate a thesis statement.

One brainstorming technique is that of dividing a sheet of paper into seven columns and writing down words associated with each of the following: ______, processes, phenomena, possessions, products, and programs.

Which of the following is another name for the thesis statement of an informative speech?

What is a mind map, and how would you create one?

Which of the following would be a poor instance for speech to entertain?

Describe an "on looking" walk and "the here and now" during brainstorming.

"How to make a pot of coffee" is an example of a(n) ______ speech.

Mixing and matching ideas you've generated to form interesting combinations is known as a ______.

Which of the following is the least likely to be the behavioral objective of a persuasive speech?

Compose a sample behavioral objective for a persuasive speech on blood donation and explain what you have included and why.

______ is a process of free association in which your goal is to generate as many ideas as possible without fear of critique.

The general purpose of a speech is your statement of the speech's main objectives.

How can a speaker make a topic inventory? What is the benefit of doing this?

Discuss and exemplify how you brainstorm using categories as stimuli.

Speakers deliver informative speeches for which of the following reasons?

Writing a behavioral objective will help the speaker focus the content of their speech on those aspects that audience members will find most interesting.

The speech to entertain is designed to amuse an audience.

The ______ approach uses the alphabet to help find a potential topic.

The ABC approach uses the alphabet to help find a potential topic.

Building Confidence and Your First Speech

Public Speaking in a Global World: Inclusion, Ethics, and Critical Thinking

Listening Critically

Analyzing and Adapting to the Audience

Finding and Evaluating Research

Integrating Support

Organizing the Main Points of Your Speech

Outlining Your Speech

Beginning and Ending Your Speech

Wording the Speech

Delivery Modes and Practice

Delivering Your Speech: Nonverbal Messages Matter

Using Presentation Aids

Speak to Inform

Prepare to Persuade

Methods of Persuasion

Planning and Presenting in Small Groups

Special Occasion Speeches

Business and Professional Speaking

Storytelling

Speaking Across College Courses

Presenting Online

Answering Questions

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