Question 1

A librarian gives a short talk at her retirement luncheon after 50 years of service to her city. What is she presenting?

Accepted Answer

A)  a commencement address 
B)  a farewell speech 
C)  a testimonial 
D)  a toast 
A)  a commencement address 
B)  a farewell speech 
C)  a testimonial 
D)  a toast B

Question 2

What is a speech of goodwill, and what does it accomplish? Name two subtypes and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The goodwill speech is part information and part persuasion. It informs the audience about a product, company, profession, institution, or person. But beneath the surface, it persuades by promoting an image - by creating a positive attitude and good feeling toward this person or thing. Two special types are: 1) the speech of self-justification - the speaker attempts to rationalize or justify his or her actions; and 2) the speech of apology - the speaker apologizes for some transgression and tries to restore his or her credibility. Examples will vary.

Question 3

During a eulogy, it is best to stick to broad generalities so the audience can see the larger picture, rather than dwelling on details and specifics from the individual's life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The primary purpose of a speech of introduction is to

Accepted Answer

A)  gain the attention and arouse the interest of the audience. 
B)  give background information about the topic to be discussed. 
C)  prepare listeners to accept whatever will be said. 
D)  summarize the speaker's main points. 
A)  gain the attention and arouse the interest of the audience. 
B)  give background information about the topic to be discussed. 
C)  prepare listeners to accept whatever will be said. 
D)  summarize the speaker's main points.

Question 5

A civic leader is asked to give a eulogy at a public gathering next week. A eulogy is designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  mark a special event or anniversary. 
B)  give meaning to something at a formal ceremony. 
C)  present or accept a prestigious award. 
D)  honor someone who has died. 
A)  mark a special event or anniversary. 
B)  give meaning to something at a formal ceremony. 
C)  present or accept a prestigious award. 
D)  honor someone who has died.

Question 6

A TV celebrity is asked to give a commencement speech, the first she has ever presented. What advice should she be given?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offer a motivational message. 
B)  Focus on a persuasive argument. 
C)  Be very detailed and thorough. 
D)  Organize the speech in a topical pattern. 
A)  Offer a motivational message. 
B)  Focus on a persuasive argument. 
C)  Be very detailed and thorough. 
D)  Organize the speech in a topical pattern.

Question 7

On the surface, the effective goodwill speech looks just like an objective informative speech, because the actual persuasive motive will be very subtle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The best friend of the bride will be giving a toast at the wedding reception. One common pitfall that she should be sure to avoid is to

Accepted Answer

A)  raise her glass. 
B)  focus on the couple. 
C)  tell an inside joke. 
D)  be too brief. 
A)  raise her glass. 
B)  focus on the couple. 
C)  tell an inside joke. 
D)  be too brief.

Question 9

A speaker demonstrates his oneness with listeners, shows his own intense involvement, and uses emotional appeals to raise the spirits of the audience. He is presenting a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  farewell speech. 
B)  inspirational speech. 
C)  dedication speech. 
D)  introduction speech. 
A)  farewell speech. 
B)  inspirational speech. 
C)  dedication speech. 
D)  introduction speech.

Question 10

Speeches of acceptance are almost always informal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The farewell speech is presented to colleagues or an entire organization with the intention of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The farewell speech is presented to colleagues...

Question 12

Cultural concerns will determine how much credit people receiving awards should publicly claim for themselves as they accept them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The inspirational speaker should always end the presentation

Accepted Answer

A)  with the full name of the keynote speaker. 
B)  by expressing good wishes and good luck. 
C)  with a request for audience questions. 
D)  on a positive note. 
A)  with the full name of the keynote speaker. 
B)  by expressing good wishes and good luck. 
C)  with a request for audience questions. 
D)  on a positive note.

Question 14

A eulogy represents a time for _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A eulogy represents a time for _____....

Question 15

In a presentation speech, the speaker should

Accepted Answer

A)  assume the audience already understands the significance of the award. 
B)  give the award an extra air of dignity or status. 
C)  thank the audience for this honor. 
D)  simply announce the recipient's name and leave the stage. 
A)  assume the audience already understands the significance of the award. 
B)  give the award an extra air of dignity or status. 
C)  thank the audience for this honor. 
D)  simply announce the recipient's name and leave the stage.

Question 16

The _____ is essentially an informative speech, but the main difference is that you discuss who the speaker is and what the speaker will talk about, rather than the subject itself.

Accepted Answer

speech of

Question 17

Which statement about the cultural perspective on the special occasion speech is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some Asian cultures see pleading for goodwill as suitably modest and respectful of the audience. 
B)  Speakers should allow cultural expectations to influence their words in a special occasion speech. 
C)  Exaggerated praise during a speech is expected in some Latin cultures. 
D)  Speeches of introduction are meant to oversell the speaker in the U.S. 
A)  Some Asian cultures see pleading for goodwill as suitably modest and respectful of the audience. 
B)  Speakers should allow cultural expectations to influence their words in a special occasion speech. 
C)  Exaggerated praise during a speech is expected in some Latin cultures. 
D)  Speeches of introduction are meant to oversell the speaker in the U.S.

Question 18

A dedication speech is usually

Accepted Answer

A)  unrehearsed and impromptu. 
B)  presented by a close friend or family member. 
C)  shared by a number of speakers who each take a part. 
D)  given at a formal occasion or ceremony. 
A)  unrehearsed and impromptu. 
B)  presented by a close friend or family member. 
C)  shared by a number of speakers who each take a part. 
D)  given at a formal occasion or ceremony.

Question 19

What is a speech of dedication? Imagine a situation that would require such a speech. Describe the occasion, then identify the steps you would take in presenting your speech.

Accepted Answer

A speech of dedication is designed to gi

Question 20

A life coach urges listeners to strive for high ideals, to reach for their dreams, to be what they were meant to be, appealing to the top level on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. He is giving a(n) _____ speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A life coach urges listeners to strive...

A librarian gives a short talk at her retirement luncheon after 50 years of service to her city. What is she presenting?

What is a speech of goodwill, and what does it accomplish? Name two subtypes and give an example of each.

During a eulogy, it is best to stick to broad generalities so the audience can see the larger picture, rather than dwelling on details and specifics from the individual's life.

The primary purpose of a speech of introduction is to

A civic leader is asked to give a eulogy at a public gathering next week. A eulogy is designed to

A TV celebrity is asked to give a commencement speech, the first she has ever presented. What advice should she be given?

On the surface, the effective goodwill speech looks just like an objective informative speech, because the actual persuasive motive will be very subtle.

The best friend of the bride will be giving a toast at the wedding reception. One common pitfall that she should be sure to avoid is to

A speaker demonstrates his oneness with listeners, shows his own intense involvement, and uses emotional appeals to raise the spirits of the audience. He is presenting a(n)

Speeches of acceptance are almost always informal.

The farewell speech is presented to colleagues or an entire organization with the intention of _____.

Cultural concerns will determine how much credit people receiving awards should publicly claim for themselves as they accept them.

The inspirational speaker should always end the presentation

A eulogy represents a time for _____.

In a presentation speech, the speaker should

The _____ is essentially an informative speech, but the main difference is that you discuss who the speaker is and what the speaker will talk about, rather than the subject itself.

Which statement about the cultural perspective on the special occasion speech is false?

A dedication speech is usually

What is a speech of dedication? Imagine a situation that would require such a speech. Describe the occasion, then identify the steps you would take in presenting your speech.

A life coach urges listeners to strive for high ideals, to reach for their dreams, to be what they were meant to be, appealing to the top level on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. He is giving a(n) _____ speech.

Introducing Public Speaking

Listening and Criticism

Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech Steps 110, in Brief

Select Your Topic, Purposes, and Thesis Step 1

Analyze Your Audience and Research Your Speech Steps 2 and 3

Cxml--Os Ppchapttl Nchap-Ttlollect Supporting Materials and Presentation Aids Step 4

Organize Your Speech Steps 5, 6, and 7

Word, Rehearse, and Present Your Speech Steps 8, 9, and 10

Informing Your Audience

Persuading Your Audience

Speaking in Groups

Filters

Exam 11: Speaking on Special Occasions

A librarian gives a short talk at her retirement luncheon after 50 years of service to her city. What is she presenting?

What is a speech of goodwill, and what does it accomplish? Name two subtypes and give an example of each.

During a eulogy, it is best to stick to broad generalities so the audience can see the larger picture, rather than dwelling on details and specifics from the individual's life.

The primary purpose of a speech of introduction is to

A civic leader is asked to give a eulogy at a public gathering next week. A eulogy is designed to

A TV celebrity is asked to give a commencement speech, the first she has ever presented. What advice should she be given?

On the surface, the effective goodwill speech looks just like an objective informative speech, because the actual persuasive motive will be very subtle.

The best friend of the bride will be giving a toast at the wedding reception. One common pitfall that she should be sure to avoid is to

A speaker demonstrates his oneness with listeners, shows his own intense involvement, and uses emotional appeals to raise the spirits of the audience. He is presenting a(n)

Speeches of acceptance are almost always informal.

The farewell speech is presented to colleagues or an entire organization with the intention of _____.

Cultural concerns will determine how much credit people receiving awards should publicly claim for themselves as they accept them.

The inspirational speaker should always end the presentation

A eulogy represents a time for _____.

In a presentation speech, the speaker should

The _____ is essentially an informative speech, but the main difference is that you discuss who the speaker is and what the speaker will talk about, rather than the subject itself.

Which statement about the cultural perspective on the special occasion speech is false?

A dedication speech is usually

What is a speech of dedication? Imagine a situation that would require such a speech. Describe the occasion, then identify the steps you would take in presenting your speech.

A life coach urges listeners to strive for high ideals, to reach for their dreams, to be what they were meant to be, appealing to the top level on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. He is giving a(n) _____ speech.

Introducing Public Speaking

Listening and Criticism

Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech Steps 110, in Brief

Select Your Topic, Purposes, and Thesis Step 1

Analyze Your Audience and Research Your Speech Steps 2 and 3

Cxml--Os Ppchapttl Nchap-Ttlollect Supporting Materials and Presentation Aids Step 4

Organize Your Speech Steps 5, 6, and 7

Word, Rehearse, and Present Your Speech Steps 8, 9, and 10

Informing Your Audience

Persuading Your Audience

Speaking in Groups

Filters