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“PUBLIC SPEAKING “ LATEST 2025 EXAM 1
UPDATED 2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION)
Ch. 1
Describe the four basic characteristics that distinguish public speaking from
other forms of communication.
1. Public speaking features communication between a speaker and an audience.
2. Public speaking is audience centered.
3. Public speaking emphasizes the spoken word.
4. Public speaking is usually a prepared presentation
Name and explain three ways in which becoming a competent public speaker
can have a positive impact on your life and career.
1. Use public speaking as a student.
2. Use public speaking in your career.
3. Use public speaking in your community.
Describe the great tradition of public speaking. Offer some specific examples
of rhetoric playing a role in world events.
- studied for centuries
- (fifth century B. C.) all males had right to speak out in the assembly and vote on
civic matters
- (first century B. C.) Aristotle wrote "Rhetoric" and Roman senators debated
- important in many religions
- China, Native America
- Political debates
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- protests
-Ronald Regan to Russian leader: "Tear down this wall!"
What is the transactional model of communication? How does it differ from the
Linear model?
Transactional:
- adds response from receiver
Linear:
- early scholars viewed public speaking as linear
- Source: person with idea to express
- Message: message
- Encode: choosing verbal or nonverbal signals to convey message
- Channel: the medium of delivery
- Receivers: audience
- Decode: to process/ingest the message
- Noise (interference)
How is new technology changing the nature of public speaking?
added channels and mediums of communication
Why is it important to consider culture when analyzing an audience?
- culture influences religion, language, food, dress, and ways of communication
- avoid offending or not relating
In what ways can you employ critical thinking in a public speaking situation?
- analyze ideas based on
1. Truth
2. Reliability
3. Accuracy
-be open minded
-be confident that your ideas are reasonable
-consider ideas of every group
Why is it important for speakers to behave ethically?
- you have the right to free speech, but a responsibility to express your ideas
ethically
- Americans are tired of unethical speakers
1. tell truth
2. help audience make well informed decision
3. avoid manipulative reasoning
4. incorporate research materials properly
Ch. 2
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What are three common mistakes that inexperienced speakers make when
giving a speech?
1. waiting until last minute
2. focusing on length instead of quality
3. failing to follow assignment
Name and define each of the five classical canons of rhetoric.
1. Invention - generation of ideas for a speech, whether from own thoughts or
research.
2. Arrangement - structuring ideas to convey them effectively to audience
3. Style - choice of language that will best express ideas to audience
4. Memory - (preparation) practice and work speakers do to maintain command of
material when they present a speech.
5. Delivery - use of voice and body during presentation of a speech
What is audience analysis? Name the three? questions you may want to
answer about the audience.
The process of learning about an audience's intrests and backgrounds in order to
create a speech that meets their needs.
1. Populat or unpopular sports teams, activities etc?
2. Interested in politics? common views?
3. Age/ First year?
4. Cultural backgrounds?
Explain rhetorical purpose. Name the three basic rhetorical purposes
speeches can serve.
Primary goal for the speech.
1. Informing
2. Persuading
3. Marking a special occasion
What is a thesis statement?
Single sentence that sums up the speech's main message and reflects the narrowed
topic and rhetorical purpose.
What are supporting materials?
Information that bolsters or fleshes out the claims made in each point made by the
speaker. Can be achieved through research or brainstorming.
Define main points and subpoints
I. Main point 1
A. Subpoint
B. Subpoint
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1. sub-subpoint
II. Main point 2
Subordination
Each main point must relate to your specific purpose, and each subpoint must relate
to the main point that it supports.
What are presentation aids?
anything beyond the speech itself that audience members can see/hear that helps
get your point across. (ex. powerpoint)
What is extemporaneous delivery?
-Using only notes for delivery rather than reading word for word
Three? guidelines for effective delivery
1. Project your voice
2. Maintain even rate of speaking
3. Convey interest in your topic
4. Maintain eye contact
Name five? techniques that can help you overcome speech anxiety.
1. Prepare early and follow a plan
2. Take care of yourself
3. Visualize success
4. Use relaxation techniques
5. Volunteer to speak first
6. Never defeat yourself
Chapter 3
Define ethics, ethical absolutism, and situational ethics
- Ethics: Rules and values that a group defines to guide conduct/distinguish between
right and wrong
- Ethical Absolutism: belief that people should exhibit the same behavior in all
situations.
- Situational Ethics: correct behavior can vary depending on the situation at hand.
What ethical responsibilities does a speaker have in a public speaking
situation?
- Communicate truthfully
- Acknowledge the work of others
- Paraphrase the work of others
- Use sound reasoning
legally protected speech?
Focuses on what you say and how you say it
regulated
Describe 3? ways in which a speaker can present untruthful information
1. Lying
2. Half-truth
3. False inference (out of context)
“PUBLIC SPEAKING “ LATEST 2025 EXAM 1
UPDATED 2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION)
Ch. 1
Describe the four basic characteristics that distinguish public speaking from
other forms of communication.
1. Public speaking features communication between a speaker and an audience.
2. Public speaking is audience centered.
3. Public speaking emphasizes the spoken word.
4. Public speaking is usually a prepared presentation
Name and explain three ways in which becoming a competent public speaker
can have a positive impact on your life and career.
1. Use public speaking as a student.
2. Use public speaking in your career.
3. Use public speaking in your community.
Describe the great tradition of public speaking. Offer some specific examples
of rhetoric playing a role in world events.
- studied for centuries
- (fifth century B. C.) all males had right to speak out in the assembly and vote on
civic matters
- (first century B. C.) Aristotle wrote "Rhetoric" and Roman senators debated
- important in many religions
- China, Native America
- Political debates
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- protests
-Ronald Regan to Russian leader: "Tear down this wall!"
What is the transactional model of communication? How does it differ from the
Linear model?
Transactional:
- adds response from receiver
Linear:
- early scholars viewed public speaking as linear
- Source: person with idea to express
- Message: message
- Encode: choosing verbal or nonverbal signals to convey message
- Channel: the medium of delivery
- Receivers: audience
- Decode: to process/ingest the message
- Noise (interference)
How is new technology changing the nature of public speaking?
added channels and mediums of communication
Why is it important to consider culture when analyzing an audience?
- culture influences religion, language, food, dress, and ways of communication
- avoid offending or not relating
In what ways can you employ critical thinking in a public speaking situation?
- analyze ideas based on
1. Truth
2. Reliability
3. Accuracy
-be open minded
-be confident that your ideas are reasonable
-consider ideas of every group
Why is it important for speakers to behave ethically?
- you have the right to free speech, but a responsibility to express your ideas
ethically
- Americans are tired of unethical speakers
1. tell truth
2. help audience make well informed decision
3. avoid manipulative reasoning
4. incorporate research materials properly
Ch. 2
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What are three common mistakes that inexperienced speakers make when
giving a speech?
1. waiting until last minute
2. focusing on length instead of quality
3. failing to follow assignment
Name and define each of the five classical canons of rhetoric.
1. Invention - generation of ideas for a speech, whether from own thoughts or
research.
2. Arrangement - structuring ideas to convey them effectively to audience
3. Style - choice of language that will best express ideas to audience
4. Memory - (preparation) practice and work speakers do to maintain command of
material when they present a speech.
5. Delivery - use of voice and body during presentation of a speech
What is audience analysis? Name the three? questions you may want to
answer about the audience.
The process of learning about an audience's intrests and backgrounds in order to
create a speech that meets their needs.
1. Populat or unpopular sports teams, activities etc?
2. Interested in politics? common views?
3. Age/ First year?
4. Cultural backgrounds?
Explain rhetorical purpose. Name the three basic rhetorical purposes
speeches can serve.
Primary goal for the speech.
1. Informing
2. Persuading
3. Marking a special occasion
What is a thesis statement?
Single sentence that sums up the speech's main message and reflects the narrowed
topic and rhetorical purpose.
What are supporting materials?
Information that bolsters or fleshes out the claims made in each point made by the
speaker. Can be achieved through research or brainstorming.
Define main points and subpoints
I. Main point 1
A. Subpoint
B. Subpoint
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1. sub-subpoint
II. Main point 2
Subordination
Each main point must relate to your specific purpose, and each subpoint must relate
to the main point that it supports.
What are presentation aids?
anything beyond the speech itself that audience members can see/hear that helps
get your point across. (ex. powerpoint)
What is extemporaneous delivery?
-Using only notes for delivery rather than reading word for word
Three? guidelines for effective delivery
1. Project your voice
2. Maintain even rate of speaking
3. Convey interest in your topic
4. Maintain eye contact
Name five? techniques that can help you overcome speech anxiety.
1. Prepare early and follow a plan
2. Take care of yourself
3. Visualize success
4. Use relaxation techniques
5. Volunteer to speak first
6. Never defeat yourself
Chapter 3
Define ethics, ethical absolutism, and situational ethics
- Ethics: Rules and values that a group defines to guide conduct/distinguish between
right and wrong
- Ethical Absolutism: belief that people should exhibit the same behavior in all
situations.
- Situational Ethics: correct behavior can vary depending on the situation at hand.
What ethical responsibilities does a speaker have in a public speaking
situation?
- Communicate truthfully
- Acknowledge the work of others
- Paraphrase the work of others
- Use sound reasoning
legally protected speech?
Focuses on what you say and how you say it
regulated
Describe 3? ways in which a speaker can present untruthful information
1. Lying
2. Half-truth
3. False inference (out of context)
