Communication 101 - Public Speaking » Fall 2021 » Chapte 8 Quiz

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Question #1
What is the biggest potential problem with selecting a topic at random?
A.   None of the options are correct
B.   you may get a poor speech grade
C.   the topic may not be useful or meaningful to the audience
D.   you may not have enough time to conduct research
E.   you may have trouble finding sources
Question #2
When narrowing the topic of your speech, the speaker needs to consider all but which of the following?
A.   the scope of the presentation.
B.   the goals of the speech.
C.   the type of visual aid to be used.
D.   the needs of the audience.
E.   the speaker needs to consider all of these when narrowing down a topic.
Question #3
A(n) _________ summarizes the main points of the speech in a sentence or two and provides for the audience an overview of what the speech is about.
A.   attention getter
B.   thesis statement
C.   specific purpose statement
D.   general purpose statement
Question #4
Which of the following would be an example of a specific purpose statement?
A.   “The Danger of Bog Turtle Extinction”
B.   To persuade
C.   At the end of my speech, my audience will be convinced that zoning laws should prohibit building on bog turtle habitats.”
D.   “Bog turtle habitats must be protected because the species is nearly extinct, their habitats are sensitive to intrusions, and building development will almost certainly wipe out the remaining population of turtles.”
Question #5
Bill wants to give a speech showing his audience the impact of one’s online activities and persona on the job application process. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
A.   Causal
B.   Comparative
C.   Spatial
D.   Chronological
Question #6
Jose wants to describe the evolution of Stonehenge for his audience. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
A.   Chronological
B.   Topical
C.   Spatial
D.   Topical
Question #7
“Now that we have seen some of the symptoms of heart disease, let’s look at some of the treatments,” is most accurately described as a
A.   Internal preview
B.   Signpost
C.   Summary
D.   Clincher
Question #8
Maria will be giving a speech on the Machu Picchu ruins. The first part of her speech will describe the religious structures on the north side of the site, and then she will discuss the residential and industrial structures on the south side of the site. What method of arrangement is this?
A.   Cause-effect
B.   Topical
C.   Spatial
D.   Chronological
Question #9
In a speaking outline, the main points and the sub points of the speech appear in full sentences.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #10
Internal previews tell the audience what to expect, and they help keep your audience on track.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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