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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.
selecting a topic
B.
analyzing the audience
C.
gathering supporting material
D.
separating the speech into its major parts
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.
composing a thesis statement
C.
analyzing the audience
D.
selecting a topic
Question #3
“To inform my audience about the reasons to start a retirement fund” is an example of a
A.
specific purpose.
B.
main point.
C.
general purpose.
D.
thesis statement.
Question #4
In the speechmaking process, what identifies the speech's central idea?
A.
specific purpose
B.
thesis statement
C.
general purpose
D.
main point
Question #5
What are the primary ideas or key arguments that make claims in support of the thesis of your speech?
A.
main points
B.
specific purposes
C.
thesis statements
D.
supporting materials
Question #6
What provides the framework upon which to arrange the elements of your speech in support of your thesis?
A.
separating the speech into its major parts
B.
gathering supporting material
C.
audience analysis
D.
outlining the speech
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.
transition statements.
B.
thesis statements.
C.
supporting statements.
D.
specific statements.
Question #8
The purpose of a presentation aid is to
A.
communicate your specific purpose.
B.
present your outline to your audience.
C.
welcome your audience.
D.
help your audience better understand your points.
Question #9
As a general rule, how many times should you practice delivering your speech?
A.
two to three times
B.
at least twice in front of a friend/colleague
C.
about six times
D.
at least once
Question #10
Public speaking is a(n)
A.
theoretical science.
B.
applied science.
C.
theoretical art.
D.
applied art.
Question #11
The first step in preparing any speech is to consider the
A.
topic.
B.
purpose.
C.
sources.
D.
audience.
Question #12
Determining the speech purpose is which step of speech preparation?
A.
second
B.
fourth
C.
first
D.
third
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.
thesis statement
B.
topic
C.
general purpose
D.
specific purpose
Question #14
During speech preparation, whom does the speaker's thesis statement keep on track?
A.
the grader
B.
the speaker
C.
the assigner
D.
the audience
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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