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

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