Question 1

Define and explain the primacy effect and the recency effect. Why are these two concepts important in presentation speaking?

Accepted Answer

The primacy effect and the recency effec

Question 2

"Third and finally, check to make sure that the pressure valve is turned all the way to the closed position" is an example of a connective known as a signpost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The primacy effect operates at the beginning of a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The organizational pattern of a presentation often dictates the order of the key points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a problem-solution arrangement, the speaker identifies a situation, object, or behavior that results in another situation, object, or behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A classmate describes the advantages and disadvantages of two major high-speed Internet providers. What organizational pattern is the speaker using?

Accepted Answer

A)  topical 
B)  space 
C)  problem-solution 
D)  comparison and contrast 
E)  stories and examples 
A)  topical 
B)  space 
C)  problem-solution 
D)  comparison and contrast 
E)  stories and examples

Question 7

Which of the following statements illustrates an internal summary?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Second, you should sum the total of your monthly expenses." 
B)  "Today I will discuss the cause and effects of osteoporosis in men." 
C)  "So, remember to wear safety goggles, work in a well-ventilated area, and dispose of chemicals properly." 
D)  "After mixing in the nuts, you can move on to sifting the flour." 
E)  "It's really not a good idea to make your own furniture because it is so expensive and timely to do so." 
A)  "Second, you should sum the total of your monthly expenses." 
B)  "Today I will discuss the cause and effects of osteoporosis in men." 
C)  "So, remember to wear safety goggles, work in a well-ventilated area, and dispose of chemicals properly." 
D)  "After mixing in the nuts, you can move on to sifting the flour." 
E)  "It's really not a good idea to make your own furniture because it is so expensive and timely to do so."

Question 8

What type of supporting material is used in the following example? "Fewer than 2,000 high schools in the United States-a manageable number-produce half of all its dropouts."

Accepted Answer

A)  examples 
B)  testimony 
C)  analogies 
D)  statistics 
E)  facts 
A)  examples 
B)  testimony 
C)  analogies 
D)  statistics 
E)  facts

Question 9

Stories should be used in a presentation only if they are real life stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The power of the first impression is described as the __________ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  recency 
B)  primacy 
C)  secondary 
D)  impression 
E)  final 
A)  recency 
B)  primacy 
C)  secondary 
D)  impression 
E)  final

Question 11

One way to test the validity of supporting material is to ask, "Is the information interesting?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A presentation that begins with "The private sector spends more than $5 billion a year protecting itself from cyber attacks" uses the strategy of telling a story as an introductory technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which method of introducing a presentation is used in the following example? "Approximately 86 percent of non-millionaires drive high-status luxury cars, while real millionaires tend to live modestly, spending an average of $16 for haircut."

Accepted Answer

A)  use statistics or examples 
B)  quote someone 
C)  tell a story 
D)  ask a question 
E)  refer to a well-known incident 
A)  use statistics or examples 
B)  quote someone 
C)  tell a story 
D)  ask a question 
E)  refer to a well-known incident

Question 14

In a lecture on the basics of presentation speaking, a speaker claims that planning and preparing a presentation is similar to planning and preparing a gourmet meal for a large group of people. What organizational pattern is used in this presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  comparison and contrast 
B)  problem-solution 
C)  space 
D)  cause and effect 
E)  time 
A)  comparison and contrast 
B)  problem-solution 
C)  space 
D)  cause and effect 
E)  time

Question 15

The key points in a presentation about the major television networks discuss characteristics of ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. What organizational pattern is being used in such a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  cause and effect 
B)  stories and examples 
C)  topical 
D)  space 
E)  problem-solution 
A)  cause and effect 
B)  stories and examples 
C)  topical 
D)  space 
E)  problem-solution

Define and explain the primacy effect and the recency effect. Why are these two concepts important in presentation speaking?

"Third and finally, check to make sure that the pressure valve is turned all the way to the closed position" is an example of a connective known as a signpost.

The primacy effect operates at the beginning of a presentation.

The organizational pattern of a presentation often dictates the order of the key points.

In a problem-solution arrangement, the speaker identifies a situation, object, or behavior that results in another situation, object, or behavior.

A classmate describes the advantages and disadvantages of two major high-speed Internet providers. What organizational pattern is the speaker using?

Which of the following statements illustrates an internal summary?

What type of supporting material is used in the following example? "Fewer than 2,000 high schools in the United States-a manageable number-produce half of all its dropouts."

Stories should be used in a presentation only if they are real life stories.

The power of the first impression is described as the __________ effect.

One way to test the validity of supporting material is to ask, "Is the information interesting?"

A presentation that begins with "The private sector spends more than $5 billion a year protecting itself from cyber attacks" uses the strategy of telling a story as an introductory technique.

Which method of introducing a presentation is used in the following example? "Approximately 86 percent of non-millionaires drive high-status luxury cars, while real millionaires tend to live modestly, spending an average of $16 for haircut."

In a lecture on the basics of presentation speaking, a speaker claims that planning and preparing a presentation is similar to planning and preparing a gourmet meal for a large group of people. What organizational pattern is used in this presentation?

The key points in a presentation about the major television networks discuss characteristics of ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. What organizational pattern is being used in such a presentation?

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 13: Content and Organization

Define and explain the primacy effect and the recency effect. Why are these two concepts important in presentation speaking?

"Third and finally, check to make sure that the pressure valve is turned all the way to the closed position" is an example of a connective known as a signpost.

The primacy effect operates at the beginning of a presentation.

The organizational pattern of a presentation often dictates the order of the key points.

In a problem-solution arrangement, the speaker identifies a situation, object, or behavior that results in another situation, object, or behavior.

A classmate describes the advantages and disadvantages of two major high-speed Internet providers. What organizational pattern is the speaker using?

Which of the following statements illustrates an internal summary?

What type of supporting material is used in the following example? "Fewer than 2,000 high schools in the United States-a manageable number-produce half of all its dropouts."

Stories should be used in a presentation only if they are real life stories.

The power of the first impression is described as the __________ effect.

One way to test the validity of supporting material is to ask, "Is the information interesting?"

A presentation that begins with "The private sector spends more than $5 billion a year protecting itself from cyber attacks" uses the strategy of telling a story as an introductory technique.

Which method of introducing a presentation is used in the following example? "Approximately 86 percent of non-millionaires drive high-status luxury cars, while real millionaires tend to live modestly, spending an average of $16 for haircut."

In a lecture on the basics of presentation speaking, a speaker claims that planning and preparing a presentation is similar to planning and preparing a gourmet meal for a large group of people. What organizational pattern is used in this presentation?

The key points in a presentation about the major television networks discuss characteristics of ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. What organizational pattern is being used in such a presentation?

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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