COMS 101 EXAM 3 COMPREHENSIVE TEST
2026 STUDY GUIDE SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ the four basic steps of
include identifying the
and deciding whether the. Answer: mapping
thesis
main ideas
◉ in order to combat your audience's short attention span, you
should. Answer: divide speeches into small, compact segments
◉ when listening critically, you should. Answer: distinguish facts
from opinions
be reflective
◉ All speeches should be judged by the expediency standard, or the
immediate effects they produce. Answer: False
◉ In order to improve my own ethos, it is important to use wording
that helps build a sense of ____, be careful not to assume my own
beliefs and values are _____, and consider the different life-shaping
____ my audience may have. Answer: community
,universally correct
experiences
◉ Youtube, Vimeo, and other sites that cater to videos open the
speaker up to what kind of audience?. Answer: Mediated
◉ What kind of audience requires that you expend more of an effort
to motivate them?. Answer: Captive
◉ How might the idea of the universal audience be useful for
audience analysis?. Answer: It can help me avoid unreasonable
appeals to audience prejudices or false stereotypes.
◉ Which of the following would help you build your ethos as a
speaker?. Answer: Use collective language, such as "we" and "our."
Avoid offending, distancing, or talking down to audience members.
Critically examine my own beliefs and compare them to audience
experiences
◉ Select the sample topics that demonstrate appropriate scope for a
five-minute speech.. Answer: Cheating on exams
,◉ Match the example to the type of purpose it best fits.
Paula is giving a speech at her sorority where she needs to motivate
her sorority sisters to be invested in the group's existing
philanthropic efforts.
Kate is concerned that students don't know much about renter's
insurance and wants to deliver a speech that helps them understand
their options.
Kevin, a member of the Young Republicans club, is planning a speech
in which he will cast doubts on the Republican party's ability to
create a policy agenda that reflects student interests.
Kyong has noticed that many students at his university lack
excitement regarding their education and wants to deliver a speech
that will help them feel enthusiastic about being at Cal Poly.
Josefina wants to craft a speech that will convince her classmates to
take the bus rather than driving to school.
Jill wants to tell her audience about recent innovations in medical
testing. Answer: Strengthening commitment
, Agenda setting
Weakening commitment
Create positive or negative feeling
2026 STUDY GUIDE SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ the four basic steps of
include identifying the
and deciding whether the. Answer: mapping
thesis
main ideas
◉ in order to combat your audience's short attention span, you
should. Answer: divide speeches into small, compact segments
◉ when listening critically, you should. Answer: distinguish facts
from opinions
be reflective
◉ All speeches should be judged by the expediency standard, or the
immediate effects they produce. Answer: False
◉ In order to improve my own ethos, it is important to use wording
that helps build a sense of ____, be careful not to assume my own
beliefs and values are _____, and consider the different life-shaping
____ my audience may have. Answer: community
,universally correct
experiences
◉ Youtube, Vimeo, and other sites that cater to videos open the
speaker up to what kind of audience?. Answer: Mediated
◉ What kind of audience requires that you expend more of an effort
to motivate them?. Answer: Captive
◉ How might the idea of the universal audience be useful for
audience analysis?. Answer: It can help me avoid unreasonable
appeals to audience prejudices or false stereotypes.
◉ Which of the following would help you build your ethos as a
speaker?. Answer: Use collective language, such as "we" and "our."
Avoid offending, distancing, or talking down to audience members.
Critically examine my own beliefs and compare them to audience
experiences
◉ Select the sample topics that demonstrate appropriate scope for a
five-minute speech.. Answer: Cheating on exams
,◉ Match the example to the type of purpose it best fits.
Paula is giving a speech at her sorority where she needs to motivate
her sorority sisters to be invested in the group's existing
philanthropic efforts.
Kate is concerned that students don't know much about renter's
insurance and wants to deliver a speech that helps them understand
their options.
Kevin, a member of the Young Republicans club, is planning a speech
in which he will cast doubts on the Republican party's ability to
create a policy agenda that reflects student interests.
Kyong has noticed that many students at his university lack
excitement regarding their education and wants to deliver a speech
that will help them feel enthusiastic about being at Cal Poly.
Josefina wants to craft a speech that will convince her classmates to
take the bus rather than driving to school.
Jill wants to tell her audience about recent innovations in medical
testing. Answer: Strengthening commitment
, Agenda setting
Weakening commitment
Create positive or negative feeling
