Question 1

All of the following are possible purposes for informative speaking EXCEPT

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A)  to teach listeners how to do something.
B)  to convince listeners to do something they are not currently doing.
C)  to correct listeners' misconceptions.
D)  to make listeners aware of a problem.
E)  to describe a new procedure or policy.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

"Were my audience members alive when the spaceship Challenger exploded?" is an example of a question that falls into what category of audience analysis?

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A)  demographic analysis
B)  situational audience analysis
C)  attitudinal analysis
D)  geographical analysis
E)  probing question analysisF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The test of a good thesis statement is whether or not listeners remember it after you have finished..

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a demographic analysis and why is useful?

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Demographic analysis is the study of a p...

Question 5

A thesis statement is the main idea of an entire speech.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

Which of the following is important for situational audience analysis?

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A)  Determining the listener's orientation toward the topic.
B)  Determining the listener's orientation toward the speaker.
C)  Determining the listener's orientation toward the speaking occasion.
D)  All of these answers are important for situational audience analysis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

David was born in the Philippines when his father was stationed on a military base there.Even though he has lived in the U.S.for the last 15 years of his 20-year life,David is very passionate about helping address the economic hardship in the Philippines and chooses to speak on this for his class.David's selection is an example of which piece of advice about choosing a topic?

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A)  Select a topic appropriate to your audience.
B)  Select a topic appropriate to the speaking occasion.
C)  Select a topic that matters to you.
D)  Narrow your topic to a manageable focus.
E)  Mind mapping your topic in relation to your broad area of interest.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

It is preferred to select a speech topic that is of interest to you.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When a speaker attempts to change listeners' attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors or attempts to motivate them to take some action,the purpose of this speech is

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A)  to inform.
B)  to entertain.
C)  to persuade.
D)  to highlight.
E)  to mind map.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C) C

Question 10

James Winans,a professor of communication,described public speaking as

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A)  communication from one to many.
B)  linear communication.
C)  enlarged conversation.
D)  large group communication.
E)  heightened conversation.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

All of the following are possible purposes for persuasive speaking EXCEPT

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A)  to convince listeners to do something they are not currently doing.
B)  to convince listeners to stop doing something they are currently doing.
C)  to motivate listeners to support a specific policy,law,or candidate.
D)  to correct listeners' misconceptions.
E)  to inspire listeners to give time or money to a worthy cause.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A behavioral objective that specifies what response a speaker wants from an audience is called a

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A)  thesis statement.
B)  specific purpose.
C)  mind map.
D)  speech topic
E)  general purpose.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

"To persuade my audience not to text and drive," is an example of a(n)____________________.

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The answer of "To persuade my audience not to text...

Question 14

One challenge with using demographic survey data is to avoid stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A speaker can learn the age of her audience members by doing a situational audience analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

Speeches to ____________________ have the primary objective to interest,amuse,or please listeners.

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The answer of Speeches to ____________________ have the primary objective to...

Question 17

____________________ audience analysis seeks information about listeners that relate directly to the speaker's topic and purpose.

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The answer of ____________________ audience analysis seeks information about listeners...

Question 18

All of the following are necessary for a well-crafted speech EXCEPT

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A)  a thoughtfully selected topic.
B)  a clear purpose.
C)  a humorous anecdote.
D)  ​a concise thesis statement.
E)  ​none of these are exceptions.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The speaker needs to select a topic that is appropriate to the speaking ____________________.

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The answer of The speaker needs to select a topic...

Question 20

Effective speaking is first and foremost a chance to impress others with your skills and talents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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