Question 1

Describe the five-step process of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

Accepted Answer

Monroe's Motivated Sequence is a five-step process that is commonly used in persuasive speaking and writing. The five steps are as follows:

1. Attention: The first step is to grab the audience's attention and make them interested in the topic. This can be done through a startling fact, a compelling story, or a thought-provoking question.

2. Need: In this step, the speaker or writer establishes the need for change or action. They highlight the problem or issue at hand and explain why it is important to address it.

3. Satisfaction: The third step involves presenting a solution or plan of action to address the need that was established in the previous step. This is where the speaker or writer offers a way to solve the problem and satisfy the audience's needs.

4. Visualization: In this step, the audience is encouraged to imagine what the world would be like if the solution is implemented. The speaker or writer paints a vivid picture of the positive outcomes that would result from taking action.

5. Action: The final step is to call the audience to action. This could involve asking them to support a cause, make a donation, or take specific steps to bring about the desired change. The goal is to motivate the audience to act on the solution that was presented.

Overall, Monroe's Motivated Sequence is a structured approach to persuasive communication that aims to move the audience from being unaware of an issue to being motivated to take action.

Question 2

Poor presenters often make the mistake of either relying solely on ___________ or relying solely on ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  research journals; the Internet 
B)  Wikipedia; the Internet 
C)  USA Today; research journals 
D)  their own knowledge; the Internet 
A)  research journals; the Internet 
B)  Wikipedia; the Internet 
C)  USA Today; research journals 
D)  their own knowledge; the Internet D

Question 3

Which question should you ask in order to become more audience centered as a speaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  What does my audience think of me? 
B)  Who is my audience? 
C)  What does my audience prefer to hear? 
D)  none of the above 
A)  What does my audience think of me? 
B)  Who is my audience? 
C)  What does my audience prefer to hear? 
D)  none of the above B

Question 4

Chronological, spatial, compare-contrast, sequential, and topical are all different types of ___________ for presentations.

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solution 
B)  organizational patterns 
C)  transitions 
D)  research 
A)  problem-solution 
B)  organizational patterns 
C)  transitions 
D)  research

Question 5

The context plays an important role in determining the ______________of the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  tone 
B)  structure 
C)  flow 
D)  purpose 
A)  tone 
B)  structure 
C)  flow 
D)  purpose

Question 6

Monroe's Motivated Sequence is

Accepted Answer

A)  an organizational pattern often used to persuade. 
B)  a small group decision-making method. 
C)  an organizational pattern often used to inform. 
D)  an individual decision-making method. 
A)  an organizational pattern often used to persuade. 
B)  a small group decision-making method. 
C)  an organizational pattern often used to inform. 
D)  an individual decision-making method.

Question 7

A report from your supervisor on total sales is an example if an internal source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A false close occurs when the speaker indicates he or she is finishing and then continues to introduce new information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Before developing a presentation, the speaker should analyze the audience and tailor the presentation to the audience's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the elements of an effective conclusion to a presentation.

Accepted Answer

An effective conclusion to a presentatio

Question 11

Ryan is preparing a presentation for his department. During his research, he gathers information from outside agencies, the state government, and from separate media agencies. These are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  internal sources. 
B)  relative sources. 
C)  impact sources. 
D)  external sources. 
A)  internal sources. 
B)  relative sources. 
C)  impact sources. 
D)  external sources.

Question 12

Helping the audience visualize the benefits of a solution you have offered will increase their desire for the solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

We all like to tell and hear stories about people and including this element in your speech could enhance your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the best example of an audience-centered speaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  a speaker who thinks about the audience during every step of the presentation design and delivery process using analysis and research 
B)  a speaker who includes the audience in the presentation by asking for volunteers 
C)  a speaker who asks the audience members if they have heard of the topic before the speech and asks their opinions prior to beginning the presentation 
D)  a communication scholar 
A)  a speaker who thinks about the audience during every step of the presentation design and delivery process using analysis and research 
B)  a speaker who includes the audience in the presentation by asking for volunteers 
C)  a speaker who asks the audience members if they have heard of the topic before the speech and asks their opinions prior to beginning the presentation 
D)  a communication scholar

Question 15

Kira signaled to the audience that the presentation was concluding and included a few more statistics and more information to reinforce her point. Kira has given a

Accepted Answer

A)  solid conclusion. 
B)  false close. 
C)  transition. 
D)  persuasive speech. 
A)  solid conclusion. 
B)  false close. 
C)  transition. 
D)  persuasive speech.

Question 16

All of the following are tips for designing a great speech offered by the Young Entrepreneur Council EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Think in pictures. 
B)  Keep it simple. 
C)  Focus on your message. 
D)  Get inspired and tell a story. 
A)  Think in pictures. 
B)  Keep it simple. 
C)  Focus on your message. 
D)  Get inspired and tell a story.

Question 17

The ________________ will frame your entire presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  audience analysis 
B)  context analysis 
C)  message design 
D)  speaker goals 
A)  audience analysis 
B)  context analysis 
C)  message design 
D)  speaker goals

Question 18

When choosing which organizational pattern to use in your speech, you should ask yourself which of the following organizational patterns will best help your audience to follow you and which will help your audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stay engaged. 
B)  Remember your message. 
C)  Be entertained. 
D)  Challenge your message. 
A)  Stay engaged. 
B)  Remember your message. 
C)  Be entertained. 
D)  Challenge your message.

Question 19

After you clearly introduce your topic and specific purpose during the introduction, you should immediately follow with

Accepted Answer

A)  the reason why you chose the topic. 
B)  a preview of your main points. 
C)  an outline printed on paper that you distribute to the class. 
D)  nothing; your introduction is complete. 
A)  the reason why you chose the topic. 
B)  a preview of your main points. 
C)  an outline printed on paper that you distribute to the class. 
D)  nothing; your introduction is complete.

Question 20

What tips should you follow when conducting an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask all the questions you wanted to ask. 
B)  Present yourself as a professional. 
C)  Develop an interview schedule. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Ask all the questions you wanted to ask. 
B)  Present yourself as a professional. 
C)  Develop an interview schedule. 
D)  all of the above

Describe the five-step process of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

Poor presenters often make the mistake of either relying solely on _ or relying solely on __.

Which question should you ask in order to become more audience centered as a speaker?

Chronological, spatial, compare-contrast, sequential, and topical are all different types of ___________ for presentations.

The context plays an important role in determining the ______________of the presentation.

Monroe's Motivated Sequence is

A report from your supervisor on total sales is an example if an internal source.

A false close occurs when the speaker indicates he or she is finishing and then continues to introduce new information.

Before developing a presentation, the speaker should analyze the audience and tailor the presentation to the audience's needs.

Describe the elements of an effective conclusion to a presentation.

Ryan is preparing a presentation for his department. During his research, he gathers information from outside agencies, the state government, and from separate media agencies. These are known as

Helping the audience visualize the benefits of a solution you have offered will increase their desire for the solution.

We all like to tell and hear stories about people and including this element in your speech could enhance your presentation.

Which of the following is the best example of an audience-centered speaker?

Kira signaled to the audience that the presentation was concluding and included a few more statistics and more information to reinforce her point. Kira has given a

All of the following are tips for designing a great speech offered by the Young Entrepreneur Council EXCEPT

The ________________ will frame your entire presentation.

When choosing which organizational pattern to use in your speech, you should ask yourself which of the following organizational patterns will best help your audience to follow you and which will help your audience.

After you clearly introduce your topic and specific purpose during the introduction, you should immediately follow with

What tips should you follow when conducting an interview?

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Résumés, Interviews, and Negotiations

Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace

Interpersonal Communication at Work

Strengthening Teams and Conducting Meetings

Technology in the Workplace

Writing With Professional Excellence

Leadership and Conflict Management

Informing and Persuading

Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Work-Life Balance

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Exam 12: Speech Design

Describe the five-step process of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

Poor presenters often make the mistake of either relying solely on ___________ or relying solely on ____________.

Which question should you ask in order to become more audience centered as a speaker?

Chronological, spatial, compare-contrast, sequential, and topical are all different types of ___________ for presentations.

The context plays an important role in determining the ______________of the presentation.

Monroe's Motivated Sequence is

A report from your supervisor on total sales is an example if an internal source.

A false close occurs when the speaker indicates he or she is finishing and then continues to introduce new information.

Before developing a presentation, the speaker should analyze the audience and tailor the presentation to the audience's needs.

Describe the elements of an effective conclusion to a presentation.

Ryan is preparing a presentation for his department. During his research, he gathers information from outside agencies, the state government, and from separate media agencies. These are known as

Helping the audience visualize the benefits of a solution you have offered will increase their desire for the solution.

We all like to tell and hear stories about people and including this element in your speech could enhance your presentation.

Which of the following is the best example of an audience-centered speaker?

Kira signaled to the audience that the presentation was concluding and included a few more statistics and more information to reinforce her point. Kira has given a

All of the following are tips for designing a great speech offered by the Young Entrepreneur Council EXCEPT

The ________________ will frame your entire presentation.

When choosing which organizational pattern to use in your speech, you should ask yourself which of the following organizational patterns will best help your audience to follow you and which will help your audience.

After you clearly introduce your topic and specific purpose during the introduction, you should immediately follow with

What tips should you follow when conducting an interview?

Business and Professional Excellence in the Workplace

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Résumés, Interviews, and Negotiations

Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace

Interpersonal Communication at Work

Strengthening Teams and Conducting Meetings

Technology in the Workplace

Writing With Professional Excellence

Leadership and Conflict Management

Informing and Persuading

Delivering a Speech With Professional Excellence

Work-Life Balance

Filters

Poor presenters often make the mistake of either relying solely on _ or relying solely on __.