Question 1

People from ______ cultures are more likely to perceive people in leadership roles-including speakers-as credible.

Accepted Answer

A) high-power 
B) low-power 
C) low-context 
D) high-context 
A) high-power 
B) low-power 
C) low-context 
D) high-context A

Question 2

A good speaker should ethically use the information gathered in an audience analysis so that the message will be clearly understood by them.According to your text,this process is called audience

Accepted Answer

A) reception. 
B) adaptation. 
C) knowledge. 
D) attention. 
A) reception. 
B) adaptation. 
C) knowledge. 
D) attention. B

Question 3

Veronica was watching her audience carefully during her speech.After a few minutes,she noticed several class members staring at her with a glazed look in their eyes.She immediately picked up the speed of her speech and introduced a colorful visual.What was Veronica responding to?

Accepted Answer

A) psychological audience cues 
B) situational transitions 
C) nonverbal audience cues 
D) listener anxiety 
A) psychological audience cues 
B) situational transitions 
C) nonverbal audience cues 
D) listener anxiety C

Question 4

To gather formal information about audience members' attitudes,beliefs,and values,you should

Accepted Answer

A) observe them before you speak. 
B) engage them in conversation at the conclusion of the speech. 
C) research the group you're speaking to on the Internet or in written publications. 
D) ask open-ended and closed-ended questions on a survey. 
A) observe them before you speak. 
B) engage them in conversation at the conclusion of the speech. 
C) research the group you're speaking to on the Internet or in written publications. 
D) ask open-ended and closed-ended questions on a survey.

Question 5

Trying to determine what an audience believes or thinks about a speech topic is an aspect of _____ analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) psychological 
B) demographic 
C) informational 
D) environmental 
A) psychological 
B) demographic 
C) informational 
D) environmental

Question 6

Audience members who place more importance on nonverbal than verbal messages are likely from _____ cultures;whereas those placing more emphasis on what was said than the nonverbal messages are likely from _____ cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) low-context;high-context 
B) low-power;high-power 
C) individualistic;collectivistic 
D) high-context;low-context 
A) low-context;high-context 
B) low-power;high-power 
C) individualistic;collectivistic 
D) high-context;low-context

Question 7

A voluntary audience has externally imposed reasons for being there.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In order to present a speech that is appropriate for your intended listeners,what should you look for when analyzing the information that you have gathered about your audience?

Accepted Answer

You should look for

Question 9

List and briefly discuss four strategies for reaching the variety of listeners found in a diverse audience.

Accepted Answer

(1)Use a variety of different types of s

Question 10

As a requirement for his biology class,Jorge must attend a speech by a visiting scholar in biology.What kind of audience will Jorge be a part of at this event?

Accepted Answer

A) a captive audience 
B) a voluntary audience 
C) a demographic audience 
D) an inspired audience 
A) a captive audience 
B) a voluntary audience 
C) a demographic audience 
D) an inspired audience

Question 11

One way to demonstrate to your audience that your message is designed specifically for them is to

Accepted Answer

A) refer to previous audiences you have had. 
B) refer to recent news events but avoid historical references. 
C) avoid using audience members' names. 
D) refer to the town,city,or community in which you are speaking. 
A) refer to previous audiences you have had. 
B) refer to recent news events but avoid historical references. 
C) avoid using audience members' names. 
D) refer to the town,city,or community in which you are speaking.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE of an attentive audience?

Accepted Answer

A) Attentive audiences often have a faint,frozen smile. 
B) An attentive audience moves often to demonstrate interest. 
C) An attentive audience doesn't move much. 
D) An attentive audience never expresses nonverbal disagreement. 
A) Attentive audiences often have a faint,frozen smile. 
B) An attentive audience moves often to demonstrate interest. 
C) An attentive audience doesn't move much. 
D) An attentive audience never expresses nonverbal disagreement.

Question 13

Which of the following elements of a psychological analysis refer to the audience's concepts of right and wrong,good and bad?

Accepted Answer

A) beliefs 
B) values 
C) attitudes 
D) feelings 
A) beliefs 
B) values 
C) attitudes 
D) feelings

Question 14

One of the main factors that will shape your audience's attitude toward you is your credibility or the perception of you as trustworthy,knowledgeable,and interesting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the primary benefit of postspeech analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) It can help you prepare for your next speech. 
B) It can indicate whether or not you should continue in the field of public speaking. 
C) It can reduce your speaking apprehension. 
D) It can help you forge a bond with your audience. 
A) It can help you prepare for your next speech. 
B) It can indicate whether or not you should continue in the field of public speaking. 
C) It can reduce your speaking apprehension. 
D) It can help you forge a bond with your audience.

Question 16

______ is the culturally constructed and psychologically based perception of one's self as feminine or masculine.

Accepted Answer

A) Gender 
B) Sex 
C) Affectional orientation 
D) Ethnicity 
A) Gender 
B) Sex 
C) Affectional orientation 
D) Ethnicity

Question 17

If you adapt to your audience by abandoning your own values and sense of truth,you will become an unethical speaker rather than an audience-centered one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A _____ is an individual's perception of what is true or false.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is an individual's perception of...

Question 19

If you think the sun will rise in the east in the morning,you hold a(n)______ about the sun based on what you perceive to be true or false.

Accepted Answer

A) value 
B) attitude 
C) feeling 
D) belief 
A) value 
B) attitude 
C) feeling 
D) belief

Question 20

_____ status is a person's perceived importance and influence based on such factors as income,occupation,and education level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ status is a person's perceived importance...

People from ______ cultures are more likely to perceive people in leadership roles-including speakers-as credible.

A good speaker should ethically use the information gathered in an audience analysis so that the message will be clearly understood by them.According to your text,this process is called audience

Veronica was watching her audience carefully during her speech.After a few minutes,she noticed several class members staring at her with a glazed look in their eyes.She immediately picked up the speed of her speech and introduced a colorful visual.What was Veronica responding to?

To gather formal information about audience members' attitudes,beliefs,and values,you should

Trying to determine what an audience believes or thinks about a speech topic is an aspect of _____ analysis.

Audience members who place more importance on nonverbal than verbal messages are likely from _ cultures;whereas those placing more emphasis on what was said than the nonverbal messages are likely from _ cultures.

A voluntary audience has externally imposed reasons for being there.

In order to present a speech that is appropriate for your intended listeners,what should you look for when analyzing the information that you have gathered about your audience?

List and briefly discuss four strategies for reaching the variety of listeners found in a diverse audience.

As a requirement for his biology class,Jorge must attend a speech by a visiting scholar in biology.What kind of audience will Jorge be a part of at this event?

One way to demonstrate to your audience that your message is designed specifically for them is to

Which of the following is TRUE of an attentive audience?

Which of the following elements of a psychological analysis refer to the audience's concepts of right and wrong,good and bad?

One of the main factors that will shape your audience's attitude toward you is your credibility or the perception of you as trustworthy,knowledgeable,and interesting.

What is the primary benefit of postspeech analysis?

______ is the culturally constructed and psychologically based perception of one's self as feminine or masculine.

If you adapt to your audience by abandoning your own values and sense of truth,you will become an unethical speaker rather than an audience-centered one.

A _____ is an individual's perception of what is true or false.

If you think the sun will rise in the east in the morning,you hold a(n)______ about the sun based on what you perceive to be true or false.

_____ status is a person's perceived importance and influence based on such factors as income,occupation,and education level.

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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Exam 5: Analyzing Your Audience

People from ______ cultures are more likely to perceive people in leadership roles-including speakers-as credible.

A good speaker should ethically use the information gathered in an audience analysis so that the message will be clearly understood by them.According to your text,this process is called audience

Veronica was watching her audience carefully during her speech.After a few minutes,she noticed several class members staring at her with a glazed look in their eyes.She immediately picked up the speed of her speech and introduced a colorful visual.What was Veronica responding to?

To gather formal information about audience members' attitudes,beliefs,and values,you should

Trying to determine what an audience believes or thinks about a speech topic is an aspect of _____ analysis.

Audience members who place more importance on nonverbal than verbal messages are likely from _____ cultures;whereas those placing more emphasis on what was said than the nonverbal messages are likely from _____ cultures.

A voluntary audience has externally imposed reasons for being there.

In order to present a speech that is appropriate for your intended listeners,what should you look for when analyzing the information that you have gathered about your audience?

List and briefly discuss four strategies for reaching the variety of listeners found in a diverse audience.

As a requirement for his biology class,Jorge must attend a speech by a visiting scholar in biology.What kind of audience will Jorge be a part of at this event?

One way to demonstrate to your audience that your message is designed specifically for them is to

Which of the following is TRUE of an attentive audience?

Which of the following elements of a psychological analysis refer to the audience's concepts of right and wrong,good and bad?

One of the main factors that will shape your audience's attitude toward you is your credibility or the perception of you as trustworthy,knowledgeable,and interesting.

What is the primary benefit of postspeech analysis?

______ is the culturally constructed and psychologically based perception of one's self as feminine or masculine.

If you adapt to your audience by abandoning your own values and sense of truth,you will become an unethical speaker rather than an audience-centered one.

A _____ is an individual's perception of what is true or false.

If you think the sun will rise in the east in the morning,you hold a(n)______ about the sun based on what you perceive to be true or false.

_____ status is a person's perceived importance and influence based on such factors as income,occupation,and education level.

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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Audience members who place more importance on nonverbal than verbal messages are likely from _ cultures;whereas those placing more emphasis on what was said than the nonverbal messages are likely from _ cultures.