Question 1

A classmate is having trouble selecting a topic for his upcoming persuasive speech assignment.What advice would you give him?

Accepted Answer

I would advise your classmate to first c

Question 2

Entertainment material can be used in informative and persuasive speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Effective public speaking requires a formal style of delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of these is a guideline for choosing a speech topic?

Accepted Answer

A) Select a topic that is brand new to you. 
B) Wait as long as possible to choose a topic so that you have options. 
C) Select a topic appropriate for your audience. 
D) Select a topic on which you and listeners agree. 
E) All of these answers are guidelines for choosing topics. 
A) Select a topic that is brand new to you. 
B) Wait as long as possible to choose a topic so that you have options. 
C) Select a topic appropriate for your audience. 
D) Select a topic on which you and listeners agree. 
E) All of these answers are guidelines for choosing topics.

Question 5

What type of speaking has the primary goal of increasing listeners' understanding,awareness,or knowledge about a topic?

Accepted Answer

A) speaking to inform 
B) speaking to persuade 
C) speaking to entertain 
D) narrative speaking 
E) speaking for humor 
A) speaking to inform 
B) speaking to persuade 
C) speaking to entertain 
D) narrative speaking 
E) speaking for humor

Question 6

Speeches to ______________________ aim to change or reinforce people's attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors or to motivate people to act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speeches to ______________________ aim to change or...

Question 7

Narrowing your topic to meet the time requirement is not a primary consideration for a public speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Storytelling is prominent in cultures that emphasize written communication more than oral communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A classmate is having trouble selecting a topic for his upcoming persuasive speech assignment.What advice would you give him?

Entertainment material can be used in informative and persuasive speeches.

Effective public speaking requires a formal style of delivery.

Which of these is a guideline for choosing a speech topic?

What type of speaking has the primary goal of increasing listeners' understanding,awareness,or knowledge about a topic?

Speeches to ______________________ aim to change or reinforce people's attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors or to motivate people to act.

Narrowing your topic to meet the time requirement is not a primary consideration for a public speaker.

Storytelling is prominent in cultures that emphasize written communication more than oral communication.

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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Exam 12: Planning Public Speaking

A classmate is having trouble selecting a topic for his upcoming persuasive speech assignment.What advice would you give him?

Entertainment material can be used in informative and persuasive speeches.

Effective public speaking requires a formal style of delivery.

Which of these is a guideline for choosing a speech topic?

What type of speaking has the primary goal of increasing listeners' understanding,awareness,or knowledge about a topic?

Speeches to ______________________ aim to change or reinforce people's attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors or to motivate people to act.

Narrowing your topic to meet the time requirement is not a primary consideration for a public speaker.

Storytelling is prominent in cultures that emphasize written communication more than oral communication.

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

Filters