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Question #1
What is the step in the speechmaking process when the speaker studies the potential listeners through techniques such as interviews and questionnaires?
A.
separating the speech into its major parts
B.
analyzing the audience
C.
selecting a topic
D.
gathering supporting material
Question #2
In which step of the speechmaking process must you decide whether you are going to inform or persuade your audience or mark a special occasion?
A.
determining the speech purpose
B.
analyzing the audience
C.
composing a thesis statement
D.
selecting a topic
Question #3
“To inform my audience about the reasons to start a retirement fund” is an example of a
A.
general purpose.
B.
specific purpose.
C.
main point.
D.
thesis statement.
Question #4
In the speechmaking process, what identifies the speech's central idea?
A.
specific purpose
B.
main point
C.
general purpose
D.
thesis statement
Question #5
What are the primary ideas or key arguments that make claims in support of the thesis of your speech?
A.
thesis statements
B.
main points
C.
specific purposes
D.
supporting materials
Question #6
What provides the framework upon which to arrange the elements of your speech in support of your thesis?
A.
outlining the speech
B.
gathering supporting material
C.
separating the speech into its major parts
D.
audience analysis
Question #7
To ensure that your speech flows smoothly from one thought to another among and within the coordinate points of your outline, you should use
A.
supporting statements.
B.
transition statements.
C.
specific statements.
D.
thesis statements.
Question #8
The purpose of a presentation aid is to
A.
welcome your audience.
B.
help your audience better understand your points.
C.
communicate your specific purpose.
D.
present your outline to your audience.
Question #9
As a general rule, how many times should you practice delivering your speech?
A.
about six times
B.
at least once
C.
two to three times
D.
at least twice in front of a friend/colleague
Question #10
Public speaking is a(n)
A.
theoretical science.
B.
applied art.
C.
theoretical art.
D.
applied science.
Question #11
The first step in preparing any speech is to consider the
A.
topic.
B.
sources.
C.
audience.
D.
purpose.
Question #12
Determining the speech purpose is which step of speech preparation?
A.
fourth
B.
third
C.
first
D.
second
Question #13
“The best ways to combat identity theft are to review your monthly financial statements, periodically check your credit report, and secure your personal information in both digital and print form” is a
A.
topic
B.
thesis statement
C.
specific purpose
D.
general purpose
Question #14
During speech preparation, whom does the speaker's thesis statement keep on track?
A.
the grader
B.
the assigner
C.
the audience
D.
the speaker
Question #15
If you create a clear thesis for your speech, the main points will be
A.
nonexistent until spoken.
B.
easily identifiable.
C.
in alphabetical order.
D.
difficult to discern.
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