Question 1

When a speaker attempts to change listeners' attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors or attempts to motivate them to take some action,the purpose of this speech is

Accepted Answer

A) to inform. 
B) to entertain. 
C) to persuade. 
D) to highlight. 
E) to mind map. 
A) to inform. 
B) to entertain. 
C) to persuade. 
D) to highlight. 
E) to mind map. C

Question 2

A speaker can learn the age of her audience members by doing a situational audience analysis.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A thesis statement is the main idea of an entire speech.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A behavioral objective that specifies what response a speaker wants from an audience is called a

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A) thesis statement. 
B) specific purpose. 
C) mind map. 
D) speech topic 
E) general purpose. 
A) thesis statement. 
B) specific purpose. 
C) mind map. 
D) speech topic 
E) general purpose.

Question 5

James Winans,a professor of communication,described public speaking as

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A) communication from one to many. 
B) linear communication. 
C) enlarged conversation. 
D) large group communication. 
E) heightened conversation. 
A) communication from one to many. 
B) linear communication. 
C) enlarged conversation. 
D) large group communication. 
E) heightened conversation.

Question 6

One challenge with using demographic survey data is to avoid stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____________________ audience analysis seeks information about listeners that relate directly to the speaker's topic and purpose.

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The answer of ____________________ audience analysis seeks information about listeners...

Question 8

What is a demographic analysis and why is useful?

Accepted Answer

Demographic analysis is the study of a p

Question 9

Speeches to ____________________ have the primary objective to interest,amuse,or please listeners.

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The answer of Speeches to ____________________ have the primary objective to...

Question 10

All of the following are possible purposes for informative speaking EXCEPT

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A) to teach listeners how to do something. 
B) to convince listeners to do something they are not currently doing. 
C) to correct listeners' misconceptions. 
D) to make listeners aware of a problem. 
E) to describe a new procedure or policy. 
A) to teach listeners how to do something. 
B) to convince listeners to do something they are not currently doing. 
C) to correct listeners' misconceptions. 
D) to make listeners aware of a problem. 
E) to describe a new procedure or policy.

Question 11

Which of the following is important for situational audience analysis?

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A) Determining the listener's orientation toward the topic. 
B) Determining the listener's orientation toward the speaker. 
C) Determining the listener's orientation toward the speaking occasion. 
D) All of these answers are important for situational audience analysis. 
A) Determining the listener's orientation toward the topic. 
B) Determining the listener's orientation toward the speaker. 
C) Determining the listener's orientation toward the speaking occasion. 
D) All of these answers are important for situational audience analysis.

Question 12

"To persuade my audience not to text and drive," is an example of a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "To persuade my audience not to text...

Question 13

"Were my audience members alive when the spaceship Challenger exploded?" is an example of a question that falls into what category of audience analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) demographic analysis 
B) situational audience analysis 
C) attitudinal analysis 
D) geographical analysis 
E) probing question analysis 
A) demographic analysis 
B) situational audience analysis 
C) attitudinal analysis 
D) geographical analysis 
E) probing question analysis

Question 14

It is preferred to select a speech topic that is of interest to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The speaker needs to select a topic that is appropriate to the speaking ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The speaker needs to select a topic...

Question 16

Effective speaking is first and foremost a chance to impress others with your skills and talents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The test of a good thesis statement is whether or not listeners remember it after you have finished..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are possible purposes for persuasive speaking EXCEPT

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A) to convince listeners to do something they are not currently doing. 
B) to convince listeners to stop doing something they are currently doing. 
C) to motivate listeners to support a specific policy,law,or candidate. 
D) to correct listeners' misconceptions. 
E) to inspire listeners to give time or money to a worthy cause. 
A) to convince listeners to do something they are not currently doing. 
B) to convince listeners to stop doing something they are currently doing. 
C) to motivate listeners to support a specific policy,law,or candidate. 
D) to correct listeners' misconceptions. 
E) to inspire listeners to give time or money to a worthy cause.

Question 19

David was born in the Philippines when his father was stationed on a military base there.Even though he has lived in the U.S.for the last 15 years of his 20-year life,David is very passionate about helping address the economic hardship in the Philippines and chooses to speak on this for his class.David's selection is an example of which piece of advice about choosing a topic?

Accepted Answer

A) Select a topic appropriate to your audience. 
B) Select a topic appropriate to the speaking occasion. 
C) Select a topic that matters to you. 
D) Narrow your topic to a manageable focus. 
E) Mind mapping your topic in relation to your broad area of interest. 
A) Select a topic appropriate to your audience. 
B) Select a topic appropriate to the speaking occasion. 
C) Select a topic that matters to you. 
D) Narrow your topic to a manageable focus. 
E) Mind mapping your topic in relation to your broad area of interest.

Question 20

All of the following are necessary for a well-crafted speech EXCEPT

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A) a thoughtfully selected topic. 
B) a clear purpose. 
C) a humorous anecdote. 
D) ​a concise thesis statement. 
E) ​none of these are exceptions. 
A) a thoughtfully selected topic. 
B) a clear purpose. 
C) a humorous anecdote. 
D) ​a concise thesis statement. 
E) ​none of these are exceptions.

When a speaker attempts to change listeners' attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors or attempts to motivate them to take some action,the purpose of this speech is

A speaker can learn the age of her audience members by doing a situational audience analysis.

A thesis statement is the main idea of an entire speech.

A behavioral objective that specifies what response a speaker wants from an audience is called a

James Winans,a professor of communication,described public speaking as

One challenge with using demographic survey data is to avoid stereotyping.

____________________ audience analysis seeks information about listeners that relate directly to the speaker's topic and purpose.

What is a demographic analysis and why is useful?

Speeches to ____________________ have the primary objective to interest,amuse,or please listeners.

All of the following are possible purposes for informative speaking EXCEPT

Which of the following is important for situational audience analysis?

"To persuade my audience not to text and drive," is an example of a(n)____________________.

"Were my audience members alive when the spaceship Challenger exploded?" is an example of a question that falls into what category of audience analysis?

It is preferred to select a speech topic that is of interest to you.

The speaker needs to select a topic that is appropriate to the speaking ____________________.

Effective speaking is first and foremost a chance to impress others with your skills and talents.

The test of a good thesis statement is whether or not listeners remember it after you have finished..

All of the following are possible purposes for persuasive speaking EXCEPT

All of the following are necessary for a well-crafted speech EXCEPT

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Exam 12: Planning Public Speaking

When a speaker attempts to change listeners' attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors or attempts to motivate them to take some action,the purpose of this speech is

A speaker can learn the age of her audience members by doing a situational audience analysis.

A thesis statement is the main idea of an entire speech.

A behavioral objective that specifies what response a speaker wants from an audience is called a

James Winans,a professor of communication,described public speaking as

One challenge with using demographic survey data is to avoid stereotyping.

____________________ audience analysis seeks information about listeners that relate directly to the speaker's topic and purpose.

What is a demographic analysis and why is useful?

Speeches to ____________________ have the primary objective to interest,amuse,or please listeners.

All of the following are possible purposes for informative speaking EXCEPT

Which of the following is important for situational audience analysis?

"To persuade my audience not to text and drive," is an example of a(n)____________________.

"Were my audience members alive when the spaceship Challenger exploded?" is an example of a question that falls into what category of audience analysis?

It is preferred to select a speech topic that is of interest to you.

The speaker needs to select a topic that is appropriate to the speaking ____________________.

Effective speaking is first and foremost a chance to impress others with your skills and talents.

The test of a good thesis statement is whether or not listeners remember it after you have finished..

All of the following are possible purposes for persuasive speaking EXCEPT

All of the following are necessary for a well-crafted speech EXCEPT

The World of Communication

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Media and Media Literacy

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Interviewing

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