Part 1 of 1 – 100.0
Points
Question 1 of 20
5.0 Points
When deciding on the topic, it is important to consider:
A. your audience and
which topic would interest them.
B. a topic that is
new and unfamiliar to you.
C. a topic that is
interesting to you and that you would like to learn about.
D. anything that is
easy to write.
Question 2 of 20
5.0 Points
The central idea is also referred to as the:
A. main point.
B. supporting
material.
C. thesis.
D. specific purpose.
Question 3 of 20
5.0 Points
The purpose of a speech includes any of the following
EXCEPT:
A. to inform.
B. to persuade.
C. to entertain.
D. to confuse.
Question 4 of 20
5.0 Points
Your central idea is a statement that captures in a single
sentence:
A. the essence of
your speech.
B. your general
purpose.
C. your specific
purpose.
D. your topic.
Question 5 of 20
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In choosing a topic for your first speech, it is wise to:
A. ask advice from
others.
B. start with what
you know.
C. research first.
D. study others’
speeches.
Question 6 of 20
5.0 Points
When your speech adds to your listeners’ knowledge, it is
meant to:
A. inform.
B. persuade.
C. entertain.
D. celebrate.
Question 7 of 20
5.0 Points
When a speech attempts to influence the audience s beliefs,
attitudes, and opinions about something, it is generally meant to:
A. inform.
B. persuade.
C. entertain.
D. celebrate.
Question 8 of 20
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Effective public speaking is:
A.
audience-centered.
B. message-centered.
C. speaker-centered.
D. channel-centered.
Question 9 of 20
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Demographics is important to know your:
A. speech.
B. topic.
C. audience.
D. location of
speaking event.
Question 10 of 20
5.0 Points
Age, gender, education, and sociocultural backgrounds are
characteristics of:
A. psychographics.
B. demographics.
C. the speaker’s
profile.
D. audience response
to the speech.
Question 11 of 20
5.0 Points
When speaking about the topic of retirement planning, the
most important thing to consider when analyzing your audience is:
A. attitude.
B. religion.
C. age.
D. gender.
Question 12 of 20
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Which of the following is a demographic characteristic of an
audience?
A. Size
B. Lifestyle
C. Gender
D. Values
Question 13 of 20
5.0 Points
When speaking about the awareness of breast cancer, the most
important thing to consider when analyzing your audience is:
A. beliefs.
B. religion.
C. age.
D. gender.
Question 14 of 20
5.0 Points
Attitudes, beliefs, values, and motivation are
characteristics of:
A. psychographics.
B. demographics.
C. the speaker’s profile.
D. the audience’s
response to the speech.
Question 15 of 20
5.0 Points
Nicole was asked to speak to the French Club about her trip
to Northern France. She knew her audience would be made up of high school
students learning the language and culture of France. Nicole identified her
audience:
A. profile.
B. psychographics.
C. demographics.
D. background.
Question 16 of 20
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James began his speech about young people who lost their
lives by NOT wearing seatbelts. Which level of needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Needs is he addressing?
A. Esteem needs
B. Belongingness and
love
C. Physiological
needs
D. Safety needs
Question 17 of 20
5.0 Points
A speaker talking about the benefits of cosmetic surgery to
an audience primarily of women is appealing to which level of needs in Maslow’s
Hierarchy of Needs?
A. Physiological
needs
B. Esteem needs
C. Belongingness and
love
D. Safety needs
Question 18 of 20
5.0 Points
Evaluating audience feedback to your speech presentation
usually happens:
A. before the
speech.
B. after the speech.
C. during the
speech.
D. in the speech
preparation.
Question 19 of 20
5.0 Points
Physical context or setting of the speech may refer to:
A. timing.
B. length of the
speech.
C. location of
speaking event.
D. topic.
Question 20 of 20
5.0 Points
What drives the audience to want to listen to someone speak
is called:
A. behavior.
B. attitude.
C. value.
D. motivation.
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