Q1. The development of the thesis is accomplished in the introduction of the speech.
a. true
b. false
Q2. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy public forum?
a. broad recognition of political and advertising slogans
b. increasing attention to information sources that support one's own point of view
c. increasing emphasis on civic engagement on college campuses
d. decreasing willingness to debate public issues
e. declining interest in public affairs
Q3. Which of the following speech elements should be avoided when speaking to an audience whose interest in your topic is low?
a. personal anecdotes
b. rhetorical questions
c. startling statements
d. technical language
e. narratives
Q4. Which of the following is defined as 'the study of how messages affect people'?
a. critical thinking
b. strategic planning
c. feedback
d. rhetoric
e. salience
Q5. Chuck was nervously preparing a short speech which he was to deliver as a toast at his best friend's wedding. What type of speech is he planning?
a. ceremonial
b. deliberative
c. forensic
d. rhetorical
e. persuasive
Q6. The strength of an opinion depends upon the ethos of the person who holds it.
a. true
b. false
Q7. Jim's speech favoring gun control created problems for him because it went against the self-interests of his audience of NRA members.
a. true
b. false
Q8. Using an organizational pattern that makes the speech easy to follow is an effective way to motivate listeners to pay attention to the speech.
a. true
b. false
Q9. For most speeches, in and out of the classroom, formal audience analysis methods are impractical.
a. true
b. false
Q10. Notetaking works best when you organize key words into a rough outline.
a. true
b. false
Q11. Emphasizing your own cultural heritage can be an effective way to respond to cultural diversity in your audience.
a. true
b. false
Q12. When analyzing the four factors of the rhetorical situation, which of the following characteristics is a concern for 'the speaker'?
a. exigence
b. ethos
c. deliberation
d. extemporaneity
e. invention
Q13. Which of the following statements is an appropriate purpose statement?
a. Vegetarianism promotes better health.
b. Switching to vegetarianism reduces your food bills.
c. A vegetarian diet can provide plenty of protein.
d. My audience should understand the benefits of a vegetarian diet.
e. There are many varieties of vegetarians.
Q14. The ancient Greeks used the term pathos to refer to negative ethos.
a. true
b. false
Q15. When Lane strained to hear the speaker over the traffic noise coming through the open window, the traffic noise was causing a listener distraction.
a. true
b. false
Q16. To combat limited attention span, speakers should make their speeches as short as possible.
a. true
b. false
Q17. When mapping a speech, listeners often have to infer the thesis by examining the implications of the main ideas or the supporting materials.
a. true
b. false
Q18. Your presentation outline should use complete sentences so that you can get the wording right in your speech.
a. true
b. false
Q19. The purpose of the speech is the response that the speaker wants from his or her audience.
a. true
b. false
Q20. This type of speaking situation focuses on the present and is concerned with what is praiseworthy.
a. ceremonial
b. deliberative
c. forensic
d. manuscript
e. collaborative
Q21. Listeners are not passive receivers, they form judgments and communicate them to the speaker during the speech.
a. true
b. false
Q22. The universal audience is the group of listeners who share the characteristics of people in general, such as self-interest, common sense, and enthusiasm for a good story.
a. true
b. false
Q23. Julia prepared a formal presentation to deliver to the Board of Directors of a potential client, hoping that they would hire her consulting firm to conduct management training. What type of speech is this?
a. ceremonial
b. deliberative
c. forensic
d. categorical
e. informative
Q24. Most careful listeners can focus fully on the speech while it is being delivered and map out their notes after the speech is over.
a. true
b. false
Q25. A clear message should have a purpose and a thesis that are apparent to the listeners.
a. true
b. false