Communication 101 - Public Speaking. » Spring 2022 » Chapter 7 Quiz

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Question #1
Each topic entry in CQ Researcher includes
A.   only pro statements.
B.   only con statements.
C.   neither pro nor con statements.
D.   both pro and con statements.
Question #2
A student states that she will inform her audience. She has identified her
A.   specific speech purpose.
B.   general speech purpose.
C.   persuasive speech purpose.
D.   controversial speech purpose.
Question #3
What kind of speech helps audience members to understand topics, ideas, or concepts?
A.   informative
B.   special occasion
C.   persuasive
D.   general
Question #4
Which of the following is an informative speech topic about a concept?
A.   perspectives on U.S. border security
B.   achievements of a Nobel Prize–winning author
C.   history of the personal computer
D.   definition of peace
Question #5
Speeches that aim to change a specific behavior are
A.   specific.
B.   persuasive.
C.   general.
D.   controversial.
Question #6
Commencement speeches or acceptance speeches are examples of
A.   genre speeches.
B.   special occasion speeches.
C.   persuasive speeches.
D.   informative speeches.
Question #7
What is a reason for choosing a topic that relates to a personal interest?
A.   Minimal research will be necessary.
B.   The research will be enjoyable.
C.   Your audience will likely be genuinely enthusiastic about the topic.
D.   You may impress the audience as highly credible.
Question #8
“Exercise—elliptical trainers—personal trainers—weight training” is an example of
A.   word association.
B.   refining the speech purpose.
C.   outlining.
D.   topic mapping.
Question #9
Word association is a technique of
A.   mind mapping.
B.   brainstorming.
C.   speech structuring.
D.   audience analysis.
Question #10
Which of the following is a brainstorming method that can help you visualize related ideas?
A.   word association
B.   word mapping
C.   mind mapping
D.   topic association
Question #11
Which type of issues are MOST likely to directly affect audience members?
A.   trivial
B.   overused
C.   statewide
D.   grassroots
Question #12
Researching your speech topic by using a library's online portal will ensure that your sources are
A.   provocative.
B.   popular.
C.   limited.
D.   credible.
Question #13
What answers the following question: “What is my objective in speaking about this topic to this audience on this occasion?”
A.   thesis statement
B.   specific speech purpose
C.   general speech purpose
D.   audience analysis
Question #14
“Investing in a hybrid vehicle can help the environment.” This sentence is an example of a
A.   thesis statement.
B.   topic statement.
C.   general purpose.
D.   specific purpose.
Question #15
To inform and to persuade are
A.   general speech purposes.
B.   specific speech purposes.
C.   specific speech topics.
D.   general speech topics.

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