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Q: Discuss how a speaker could use primary research materials to enhance a presentation.

Q: Explain the proper way for a speaker to conduct informal surveys and personal interviews and then use them in a presentation.

Q: Primary research includes A. informal surveys. B. personal experience. C. interviews. D. all of these

Q: Which of the following summarizes a speech and leaves the listeners thinking about what they have just heard? A. testimony B. main idea C. internal summary D. conclusion

Q: The step-by-step development of ideas and relying on facts and data to support each main point depends on A. a web pattern. B. a narrative pattern. C. linear logic. D. configural thinking.

Q: A paraphrase of testimony may be used when A. the testimony is of appropriate length for the speech. B. it is important to summarize or simplify the account. C. the original language is appropriate for the audience. D. the original testimony is deemed too controversial.

Q: The survey is A. a form of primary research. B. an effective way to compile data. C. a listserv. D. a demographic profile.

Q: Speakers who approach their subject from a variety of perspectives and rely on examples and stories to carry the crux of their message are using A. liner logic. B. spatial thinking. C. a cause-and-effect format. D. a configural format.

Q: Boolean search involves A. surfing the Internet for research. B. entering keywords for a computerized search. C. using the computerized catalog of the Readers Guide. D. doing all of these.

Q: Connective words and phrases that facilitate the speakers movement from one idea to another are known as A. internal summaries. B. internal previews. C. signposts. D. transitions.

Q: When a speaker presents an idea again and again in different words, he or she is using A. repetition. B. restatement. C. rewriting. D. all of these

Q: When you cite someone else's opinions, you are using A. hypothetical examples. B. definitions. C. testimony. D. statistics.

Q: Facts stated in numerical form are A. examples. B. definitions. C. statistics. D. illustrations.

Q: A comprehensive research database that indexes a large number of materials on educational topics is called A. ERIC B. DERIC C. GRIC D. none of these

Q: A rhetorical device in a speech that is designed to help listeners remember content is called A. an internal summary. B. an internal preview. C. a signpost. D. a transition.

Q: An organizational format that develops an idea using a time order is known as A. spatial order. B. chronological order. C. topical order. D. scale order.

Q: Which of the following statements about testimony in a speech is not true? A. It should be derived from only present-day sources. B. It should be derived from a credible source. C. It should be relevant. D. It should be understandable by the audience. E. It is used to reinforce the speaker's claims.

Q: Which of the following tell stories and thus create detailed narrative pictures? A. examples B. illustrations C. statistics D. testimonials

Q: Which of the following is the correct term for representative cases that serve to specify particular instances? A. examples B. illustrations C. statistics D. testimonials

Q: Which of the following statements is an example of a definition? A. Statistics are simply facts expressed in numerical form. B. Statistics may be cited to explain relationships or to indicate trends. C. To be effective as support, statistics must be honest and credible. D. If used appropriately, statistics can make your ideas memorable and significant. E. all of these

Q: When conducting an interview, you should do all but which of the following? A. verify quotations B. ask specific questions C. keep interviews under 5 minutes D. take notes

Q: The text suggests that you can conduct an informal survey to generate material for a speech. Such a survey might have a sample of about how many people? A. 3 or 4 B. 10 C. 25 to 50 D. at least 100

Q: Primary techniques for generating your own information include all but which of the following? A. personal observation B. informal surveys you conduct C. interviews you conduct D. computer-aided searches

Q: Wikipedia A. offers a quick basic overview of a subject. B. is the definitive source to use. C. has a penchant for inaccuracy and is questioned on its validity. D. both A and C.

Q: An e-mail list of people who have interest in and knowledge of a particular topic is called a Boolean list. A. true B. false Answer B

Q: Verifying the quality of material found online is the responsibility of the audience, not the speaker. A. true B. false

Q: One of the functions of the introduction of a speech is to gain the attention of the audience. A. true B. false

Q: The interview is a means of conducting primary research. A. true B. false

Q: Organizing a speech by describing an object as it exists in space is known as using spatial order. A. true B. false

Q: When giving a speech, the purpose of a definition is to increase the audiences understanding. A. true B. false

Q: What do you feel should be the magic bullet of public speaking? Why?

Q: In what ways would you alter a classroom speech if you were going to deliver it to potential employers?

Q: What steps should a speaker take to approach public speaking in a systematic manner?

Q: Explain how the attitudes of audiences can affect their reception of a presentation.

Q: What are the characteristics shared by effective speakers?

Q: Explain how you can evaluate a topic according to its worth, appropriateness, and interest for an audience.

Q: Formulate an example of a purpose statement and a behavioral objective for a speech.

Q: The core idea or bottom line of your speech is the A. thesis statement. B. introduction. C. body. D. none of these

Q: Which of the following is the best statement of purpose for an informative speech? A. to be able to choose the best investment stocks B. to inform about the grievances of airline pilots and why a strike is the best solution C. to persuade students to call for the placement of recycle bins in all computer labs D. to inform students of administrative plans to add more campus parking lots

Q: When planning to give a speech, it is A. important to know about the type of occasion. B. wise to prepare for more people than expected. C. wise to prepare for fewer people than expected. D. important to do all of the above things.

Q: Knowing the level of agreement and commitment to your topic is important when you consider A. how long to make your introduction. B. the number of personal illustrations to use. C. the amount of background and motivational material to include. D. how much humor to include.

Q: The motivation and enthusiasm of an audience for your topic will be impacted by A. whether attendance is required or optional. B. whether the audience is heterogeneous or homogeneous. C. audience members education and socioeconomic level. D. both A and B.

Q: The phase of speech preparation that is most frequently shortchanged is A. audience analysis. B. structuring the topic to fit the time allotted. C. paying attention to diction and voice. D. preparing a sufficient number of presentation aids.

Q: Which of the following is not a correctly phrased purpose statement? A. to explain how a geodesic dome is made B. to motivate listeners to contribute money to the American Red Cross C. to convince listeners to avoid foods containing saccharin and to boycott the lettuce industry D. to explain college grading procedures

Q: Which of the following is a purpose statement for a persuasive speech? A. to report on the Jamaican religion of Rastafarianism B. to show class members how to give an insulin injection C. to describe how a recession affects college students D. to convince audience members to purchase American-made cars

Q: If your primary purpose is to inform, you A. should provide data that will enhance your audience's understanding. B. should find ways to help listeners remember what you say. C. should provide a learning experience for your listeners. D. all of these

Q: Which of the following topics has been appropriately narrowed for a five-minute speech? A. A Look at the Roman Empire B. The History of England C. The Curse of King Tut D. Political Assassinations E. The History of Rock and Roll

Q: A topic should be appropriate to A. you and your own interests. B. your audience. C. the occasion. D. all of these

Q: The text lists all but which of the following as criteria for topic selection? A. Is the topic worthwhile? B. Is the topic appropriate? C. Is the topic interesting? D. Is the topic complex?

Q: Which of the following would not have to be specified regarding the occasion for a speech? A. date, time, and length of presentation B. location C. size of audience and nature of the occasion D. All of these should be specified.

Q: When speaking to an audience that already agrees with you, your aim is to A. maintain its support. B. determine its demographics. C. get a fair hearing. D. make a front-end analysis.

Q: Homogeneity refers to the extent to which audience members A. have been required to attend. B. want to attend. C. possess similar attitudes and values. D. agree with the speaker.

Q: Which of the following statements is true? A. Your own age can affect your presentation. B. Sex can influence your audiences reaction. C. Older audience members might prefer a slower, more evenly paced delivery. D. all of these

Q: All of the following are demographic variables except A. cultural background. B. educational level. C. family orientation. D. attitude.

Q: Demographics refers to A. gender and age. B. religion. C. occupation and socioeconomic status. D. all of these E. none of these

Q: Information about your audience should come from A. your personal experience with the group. B. a front-end analysis. C. original research. D. A and C

Q: According to Roger Ailes, what is the magic bullet of communication? A. understanding audience demographics B. being likable C. having insight D. self-analysis

Q: The systematic speaking process has four main stages: A. topic selection and audience analysis; speech development, support, and organization; presentation, practice and delivery; postpresentation analysis B. self-analysis, audience analysis, analysis of the occasion, postpresentation analysis C. insight, knowing the audience, practice, postpresentation analysis D. front-end analysis, reviewing your life, brainstorming, audience demographics

Q: The public speaking process begins when you A. stand up to speak. B. rehearse your speech. C. first consider speaking before a group. D. perform a front-end or preliminary analysis.

Q: MYGLO is an acronym that describes speeches that are lively and exciting. A. true B. false

Q: When preparing your first speech, you should simply stand up and speak without preparation. A. true B. false

Q: When performing a demographic analysis in preparation for a speech, it is important to consider the age of audience members. A. true B. false

Q: Fear of public speaking is very common. A. true B. false

Q: There are two landings on the staircase that represents the systematic speaking process. A. true B. false

Q: According to Deborah Tannen, men excel at rapport talk, while women excel at report talk. A. true B. false

Q: Deborah Tannen finds that men are more comfortable speaking in public and women are more comfortable speaking in private. A. true B. false

Q: Define leadership, differentiating between type X and type Y, autocratic, laissez-faire, and democratic leaders. Then compare and contrast trait, situational, functional, and transformational leadership theories.

Q: Like it or not, you are a negotiator (from Getting to Yes). Explain how to resolve conflicts. Include a discussion of the conflict grid in your answer.

Q: Budd Schulberg noted, You cant eat your friends and have them too. How does this comment relate to your understanding of conflict?

Q: Explain the difference between a competitive and a cooperative conflict orientation.

Q: Define conflict and discuss how conflicts can be categorized.

Q: What is groupthink? What are its consequences?

Q: According to the situational theory of leadership, A. some people are born to lead. B. the emergence of leadership is affected by the nature of the problem. C. personality traits are predictors of leadership. D. several group members should be ready to show leadership. E. a leader is a person for all seasons.

Q: Which of the following statements about the trait theory of leadership is correct? A. It is the most recent view of leadership. B. According to this theory, some people are born leaders. C. According to this theory, it is important for several group members to be ready to lead. D. There is ample proof for this theory. E. none of these

Q: Which of the following could you correctly associate with a laissez-faire leader? A. type X B. abdicrat C. do your own thing D. born to lead

Q: A laissez-faire leader A. has a leave-them-alone attitude. B. is midway between an autocratic and a democratic leader. C. is always ineffective. D. is always a strong leader.

Q: Leadership is the ability to A. achieve a goal. B. create a defensive climate. C. create a competitive climate. D. influence others.

Q: When group members are suggesting possible solutions to conflict, the most important approach is to A. rank these suggested solutions in order of feasibility. B. eliminate those which seem impractical. C. suspend judgment. D. vote to choose the top five, in order of feasibility.

Q: During any discussion involved with settling a conflict, it is important to A. try to define the solution in your own terms. B. use I messages instead of you messages. C. try to rationalize the situation as much as possible. D. distract participants or change the subject when the discussion gets especially heated.

Q: The first step toward settling a conflict is to A. recognize that a rational settlement is possible. B. placate those with whom you disagree. C. determine which group members are most likely to impede progress. D. redefine the conflict to avoid some of the thorny aspects.