Public Speaking: The Evolving Art (5th Edition) – All Chapters 1–17 – Stephanie J. Coopman & James Lull – Complete Test Bank Questions and Answers (Latest Update)

PUBLIC SPEAKING: THE EVOLVING ART, 5TH EDITION




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Table of Contents
PART I: GETTING STARTED.
1. The Evolving Art of Public Speaking.
2. Building Your Confidence.
3. Listening.
PART II: DEVELOPING AND RESEARCHING YOUR SPEECH.
4. Developing Your Purpose and Topic.
5. Adapting to Your Audience.
6. Researching Your Topic.
7. Supporting Your Ideas.
8. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech.
9. Beginning and Ending Your Speech.
PART III: PRESENTING YOURSELF AND YOUR IDEAS.
10. Using Language Effectively.
11. Integrating Presentation Media.
12. Delivering Your Speech.
PART IV: SPEAKING SITUATIONS.
13. Informative Speaking.
14. Persuasive Speaking.
15. Understanding Argument.
16. Distance Speaking and Media Appearances.
17. Special Occasion and Group Presentations.




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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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model.

3. Setting a friendly and respectful tone for your conversation encourages your audience to respond.
a. True
b. False
ANS >> True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking
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
ANS >> 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




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Chapter 01: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
b. False
ANS >> False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Foundations of Public Speaking
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.1 - Explain the earliest origins of human communication.

6. The following are transferable life skills learned in a public speaking course EXCEPT:
a. Critically analyzing a topic or idea
b. Organizing ideas and information effectively
c. Building your credibility
d. Increasing your narrative thinking
ANS >> 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
ANS >> b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storytelling
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model.

8. Face-to-face speaking in the classroom requires the following EXCEPT:
a. Researching a topic
b. Organizing the content
c. Knowing how to come up with good ideas
d. Delivering a less effective message
ANS >> d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Distance Speaking
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model.

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