COMS 101 EXAM 3 PRACTICE SOLUTION 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
◉ The strategic plan for developing your speech requires that you
first [identify the purpose of the speech], [identify the constraints of
the rhetorical situation], and [identify opportunities in the rhetorical
situation]. Then, you should [choose the best means to achieve your
purpose], [deliver the speech], and finally [evaluate the results]..
Answer: done
◉ True or false: you will always be able to choose your own speech
topic.. Answer: False
◉ Bryce gave a speech about life in a fraternity. As support, he
discussed his own activities in his fraternity, including the living
arrangements, the meetings, the social activities, and the projects he
had been involved in. What type of supporting material is this?.
Answer: Personal experience
◉ Which of the following guidelines for gathering research material
suggests that you skim relevant sources looking for key words,
important concepts, or relevant statistics within each source to
quickly locate information that is useful?. Answer: Read efficiently
,◉ Seeking out [evidence] specifically suited to both your purpose
and [audience] demonstrates [strategic planning].. Answer: Done
◉ When using Internet sources for research, you must determine
whether the [websites] you use meet basic standards of
[credibility].. Answer: Done
◉ One reason to [physically] got to the university library is to
browse the [open stacks] to discover additional materials.. Answer:
Done
◉ According to lecture, physical delivery is worth [70-80] percent of
the audience's assessment of the speaker?. Answer: Done
◉ The conclusion should include, in this order, the [logical closure],
[psychological closure], and [clincher].. Answer: Done
◉ Consider the following main points:
I. Campus speech codes are unacceptably vague.
II. Campus speech codes discourage the discussion of controversial
issues.
, III. Campus speech codes bring bad publicity to the college.
We would say that these main points are [logically independent]..
Answer: Done
◉ The best place to find quotations includes sites like "Brainy
Quote" and "Goodreads.". Answer: False
◉ A well-organized speech leads to which of the following results?.
Answer: Listeners will understand, remember, and be influenced by
your message.
◉ Why is organizational form persuasive?. Answer: Audiences
respond well to ideas they have helped to shape.
◉ Which of the following are components of visual aid design?.
Answer: Animation
Font
Background
Images
6 Line Rule
◉ For a PowerPoint presentation, it is important to make sure that
your slides have no more than ____ lines of text.. Answer: 6
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
◉ The strategic plan for developing your speech requires that you
first [identify the purpose of the speech], [identify the constraints of
the rhetorical situation], and [identify opportunities in the rhetorical
situation]. Then, you should [choose the best means to achieve your
purpose], [deliver the speech], and finally [evaluate the results]..
Answer: done
◉ True or false: you will always be able to choose your own speech
topic.. Answer: False
◉ Bryce gave a speech about life in a fraternity. As support, he
discussed his own activities in his fraternity, including the living
arrangements, the meetings, the social activities, and the projects he
had been involved in. What type of supporting material is this?.
Answer: Personal experience
◉ Which of the following guidelines for gathering research material
suggests that you skim relevant sources looking for key words,
important concepts, or relevant statistics within each source to
quickly locate information that is useful?. Answer: Read efficiently
,◉ Seeking out [evidence] specifically suited to both your purpose
and [audience] demonstrates [strategic planning].. Answer: Done
◉ When using Internet sources for research, you must determine
whether the [websites] you use meet basic standards of
[credibility].. Answer: Done
◉ One reason to [physically] got to the university library is to
browse the [open stacks] to discover additional materials.. Answer:
Done
◉ According to lecture, physical delivery is worth [70-80] percent of
the audience's assessment of the speaker?. Answer: Done
◉ The conclusion should include, in this order, the [logical closure],
[psychological closure], and [clincher].. Answer: Done
◉ Consider the following main points:
I. Campus speech codes are unacceptably vague.
II. Campus speech codes discourage the discussion of controversial
issues.
, III. Campus speech codes bring bad publicity to the college.
We would say that these main points are [logically independent]..
Answer: Done
◉ The best place to find quotations includes sites like "Brainy
Quote" and "Goodreads.". Answer: False
◉ A well-organized speech leads to which of the following results?.
Answer: Listeners will understand, remember, and be influenced by
your message.
◉ Why is organizational form persuasive?. Answer: Audiences
respond well to ideas they have helped to shape.
◉ Which of the following are components of visual aid design?.
Answer: Animation
Font
Background
Images
6 Line Rule
◉ For a PowerPoint presentation, it is important to make sure that
your slides have no more than ____ lines of text.. Answer: 6
