Communications 100 - Public Speaking » Spring 2022 » Exam 2

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Question #1
A speech about a material thing that can be seen and touched is what type of informative speech?
A.   object
B.   concept
C.   event
D.   person
E.   process
Question #2
Quantified evidence that summarizes, compares, and predicts things is called:
A.   facts
B.   peer/ lay testimony
C.   fallacy
D.   statistics
E.   expert testimony
Question #3
A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the main points of your speech is known as the
A.   supporting material
B.   central idea
C.   specific purpose
D.   central message
E.   main message
Question #4
A speech about The Woodstock Music Festival of 1969 is an example of what type of informative speech?
A.   event
B.   object
C.   concept
D.   process
E.   person
Question #5
Firsthand findings, eyewitness accounts, and opinions by trained professionals within the field in question are called:
A.   fallacy
B.   facts
C.   expert testimony
D.   statistics
E.   peer/ lay testimony
Question #6
What term have we used to describe putting a speech together in a particular way in order to achieve a particular result for a particular audience?
A.   creative organization
B.   logical organization
C.   planned organization
D.   configural organization
E.   strategic organization
Question #7
The key ideas of your speech are called:
A.   main topics
B.   statistics
C.   supporting material
D.   main points
E.   examples
Question #8
A speech on the 6 systematic steps of the scientific method is an example of what type of informative speech?
A.   concept
B.   event
C.   process
D.   problem
E.   object
Question #9
A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause and effect relationship is called:
A.   chronological
B.   spatial
C.   topical
D.   problem-solution
E.   causal
Question #10
The statement, “the goal of my speech is to inform my audience about feminism” is an example of a
A.   central message
B.   supporting material
C.   main message
D.   specific purpose
E.   central idea
Question #11
A method of speech organization in which the first point presents an issue while the second and third points discuss two ways to alleviate the issue is called:
A.   topical
B.   chronological
C.   problem-solution
D.   causal
E.   spatial
Question #12
Firsthand findings, eyewitness accounts, and opinions by a person who is not considered a trained professional in the field in question are called:
A.   expert testimony
B.   peer/ lay testimony
C.   statistics
D.   fallacy
E.   facts
Question #13
“I feel that I am qualified to discuss this topic because I have done significant research over the past month” The aforementioned statement is an example of what component of a speech introduction?
A.   purpose statement
B.   preview statement
C.   relate topic to audience
D.   establish credibility
E.   attention-getter
Question #14
A speech that discusses the four different learning styles is using what speech organizational method?
A.   spatial
B.   problem-solution
C.   causal
D.   chronological
E.   topical
Question #15
The words first, next, and finally are all examples of:
A.   review statements
B.   signposts
C.   transitions
D.   supporting material
E.   preview statements
Question #16
What method of speech organization do the main points follow a time pattern?
A.   chronological
B.   problem-solution
C.   spatial
D.   topical
E.   causal
Question #17
How many main points are acceptable in our classroom speeches?
A.   2-5
B.   5-7
C.   1-5
D.   2-8
E.   1-3
Question #18
Which of the CRAAP test’s criterion asks questions such as, “can you verify any of the information from another source or from your own personal knowledge?”
A.   relevance
B.   currency
C.   purpose
D.   accuracy
E.   authority
Question #19
A method of speech organization in which the main points are divided in logical and consistent subtopics is called:
A.   topical
B.   causal
C.   problem-solution
D.   chronological
E.   spatial
Question #20
Which of the CRAAP test’s criterion asks questions about the author’s credentials or qualifications?
A.   authority
B.   purpose
C.   accuracy
D.   relevance
E.   currency
Question #21
Every speech should ultimately end with a(n):
A.   signposts
B.   memorable statement
C.   review statement
D.   attention-getter
E.   transition sentence
Question #22
Dia de los Muertos can be traced back to the Aztecs, was moved from summer to fall by Spanish priests, and today is celebrated in a number of ways in different regions of Mexico. What speech organization format is this central idea?
A.   problem-solution
B.   topical
C.   chronological
D.   causal
E.   spatial
Question #23
Sentences that enable the listener to follow as the speaker moves from one main point to another are called:
A.   memorable statement
B.   review statement
C.   transitions
D.   preview statement
E.   signposts
Question #24
The _____________________ of the speech brings closure by restating the purpose, summarizing the main points, and ending with a strong memorable statement.
A.   main points
B.   body
C.   bibliography
D.   conclusion
E.   introduction
Question #25
Which of the CRAAP test’s criterion seeks to make sure that the information that you are using relates to your topic and audience?
A.   authority
B.   accuracy
C.   relevance
D.   purpose
E.   currency

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