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Chapter 01: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
1. Good analytical thinking about the credibility of available information will help you give excellent
speeches.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: Introduction

QUESTION TYPE: True / False

HAS VARIABLES: False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO11.2.1 - Define credible as it applies to sources of information.



2. Audiences don‘t respond favorably to speakers who take a personal, conversational approach in their
presentations.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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HAS VARIABLES: False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication
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3. Setting a friendly and respectful tone for your conversation encourages your audience to respond.
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a. True
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b. False
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ANSWER: True
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POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False

HAS VARIABLES: False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication
model.



4. Effective public speaking is limited to delivery techniques.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: Foundations of Public Speaking

QUESTION TYPE: True / False

HAS VARIABLES: False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.4 - Describe a model for communication.



5. The Greek philosopher Aristotle described the proof referred to as ―mythos‖ as the way speakers use
stories to elicit support for their arguments.

a. True

b. False
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ANSWER: False
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POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: Foundations of Public Speaking
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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HAS VARIABLES: False
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.1 - Explain the earliest origins of human communication.
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6. The following are transferable life skills learned in a public speaking course EXCEPT:
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a. Critically analyzing a topic or idea
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b. Organizing ideas and information effectively
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c. Building your credibility

d. Increasing your narrative thinking

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: Storytelling

QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill.



7. Which of the following is the least interactive sphere of communication?

a. Mediated personal communication

b. Mass media

c. Expressive technology

d. Face to face

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: Storytelling

QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES: False
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication
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8. Face-to-face speaking in the classroom requires the following EXCEPT:

a. Researching a topic
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b. Organizing the content
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c. Knowing how to come up with good ideas
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d. Delivering a less effective message
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ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1
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