COMM 211 Quizzes 2025
Questions with All Correct
Answers
What does your textbook mean when it recommends that you personalize your ideas in
an informative speech? - Answer-Present your ideas in human terms that relate to the
experience of the audience.
The need to adapt to the audience means that speechmakers must usually compromise
their own beliefs or values. - Answer-false
"To inform my audience about the causes and effects of the Boxer Rebellion in China"
is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a[n] -
Answer-event
"To inform my audience about the principles of social contract theory" is a specific
purpose statement for an informative speech about a concept. - Answer-true
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for
a speech topic? - Answer-clustering, taking a personal inventory, and conducting an
Internet search
Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order. - Answer-
true
The __________ expresses precisely what you hope to accomplish with your speech. -
Answer-specific purpose
"The three kinds of bait used to attract fish are live bait, prepared bait, and artificial bait"
is an example of a - Answer-central idea.
Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion? - Answer-a
restatement of the central idea
Stating main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline. -
Answer-false
, When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in - Answer-spatial
order.
"Above all, you need to know . . ." is an example of a signpost. - Answer-true
Regardless of what other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate
the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech. - Answer-True
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the process of drying and
storing garden herbs.
I. The first step is to rinse the herbs.
II. The second step is to dry the herbs.
III. The third step is to strip the dried leaves.
IV. The fourth step is to store the herbs properly.
These main points are arranged in __________ order. - Answer-chronological
Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-
subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point? - Answer-Two
types of skin cancer are melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.
Clear organization is usually less important in speaking than in writing. - Answer-false
Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline? - Answer-he
bibliography, a specific purpose statement, transitions, internal previews, and internal
summaries, and the central idea
Two types of speech outlines discussed in your textbook are the - Answer-preparation
outline and speaking outline.
The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech. - Answer-body
In her persuasive speech, Josina concluded with the following statement:
So the next time you see flyers around campus announcing a blood drive, decide that
this will be your moment to get involved—to do something worthwhile, to take a step
that may help save someone's life.
What method of concluding her speech did Josina use? - Answer-appeal to action
One way to establish your credibility in a speech introduction is to let the audience know
the source of your expertise. - Answer-true
Questions with All Correct
Answers
What does your textbook mean when it recommends that you personalize your ideas in
an informative speech? - Answer-Present your ideas in human terms that relate to the
experience of the audience.
The need to adapt to the audience means that speechmakers must usually compromise
their own beliefs or values. - Answer-false
"To inform my audience about the causes and effects of the Boxer Rebellion in China"
is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a[n] -
Answer-event
"To inform my audience about the principles of social contract theory" is a specific
purpose statement for an informative speech about a concept. - Answer-true
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for
a speech topic? - Answer-clustering, taking a personal inventory, and conducting an
Internet search
Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order. - Answer-
true
The __________ expresses precisely what you hope to accomplish with your speech. -
Answer-specific purpose
"The three kinds of bait used to attract fish are live bait, prepared bait, and artificial bait"
is an example of a - Answer-central idea.
Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion? - Answer-a
restatement of the central idea
Stating main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline. -
Answer-false
, When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in - Answer-spatial
order.
"Above all, you need to know . . ." is an example of a signpost. - Answer-true
Regardless of what other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate
the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech. - Answer-True
Here are the main points for an informative speech about the process of drying and
storing garden herbs.
I. The first step is to rinse the herbs.
II. The second step is to dry the herbs.
III. The third step is to strip the dried leaves.
IV. The fourth step is to store the herbs properly.
These main points are arranged in __________ order. - Answer-chronological
Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-
subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point? - Answer-Two
types of skin cancer are melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.
Clear organization is usually less important in speaking than in writing. - Answer-false
Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline? - Answer-he
bibliography, a specific purpose statement, transitions, internal previews, and internal
summaries, and the central idea
Two types of speech outlines discussed in your textbook are the - Answer-preparation
outline and speaking outline.
The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech. - Answer-body
In her persuasive speech, Josina concluded with the following statement:
So the next time you see flyers around campus announcing a blood drive, decide that
this will be your moment to get involved—to do something worthwhile, to take a step
that may help save someone's life.
What method of concluding her speech did Josina use? - Answer-appeal to action
One way to establish your credibility in a speech introduction is to let the audience know
the source of your expertise. - Answer-true
