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SPC Exam Quizzes Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question:If a speaker delivers a powerful presentation about the dangers of
binge drinking and then celebrates by getting completely drunk, which ethical
responsibility of public speaking has been violated?
Ans: Integrity
Question: During a speech about campus tobacco bans, Andrea
acknowledges her personal biases against breathing second-hand smoke.
Which ethical responsibility of public speaking has been upheld?
Ans: Fairness
Question: Which element of the rhetorical situation refers to the real or
perceived need that spurs on public address?
Ans: Exigence
Question: Which of the following effective speech components refers to the
specific language and style speakers use in their presentations?
-Content
-Macrostructure
-Microstructure
-Delivery
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Ans: Microstructure
Question: Larissa's speech was highly effective because it drew upon her
personal competence and character. Which element of effective speaking
made her speech successful?
Ans: Ethos
Question: Before Michael's speech, he keeps telling himself that he's not
ready and he's going to fail. Which symptom of public speaking apprehension
is Michael experiencing?
Ans: Cognitive
Question: When is public speaking apprehension at its highest?
Ans: In the confrontation phase
Question: Sheree decides to attempt to reduce her glossophobia by doing
increasing more challenging speaking activities. What method is Sheree using
to manage her apprehension?
Ans: Systematic desensitization
Question: Which of the following canons of rhetoric involves adding creativity
and polish to your speech?
-Delivery
-Arrangement
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-Style
-Memory
-Invention
Ans: Memory
Question: Which of the following canons of rhetoric involves the
macrostructure of your speech?
-Invention
-Memory
-Style
-Arrangement
-Delivery
Ans: Arrangement
Question: Which of these types of listening is indicative of evaluating the
worth of a message?
-Discriminative
-Appreciative
-Comprehensive
-Critical
Ans: Critical
Question: Which of these listening styles is concerned with facts and
evidence?
People-oriented
SPC Exam Quizzes Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question:If a speaker delivers a powerful presentation about the dangers of
binge drinking and then celebrates by getting completely drunk, which ethical
responsibility of public speaking has been violated?
Ans: Integrity
Question: During a speech about campus tobacco bans, Andrea
acknowledges her personal biases against breathing second-hand smoke.
Which ethical responsibility of public speaking has been upheld?
Ans: Fairness
Question: Which element of the rhetorical situation refers to the real or
perceived need that spurs on public address?
Ans: Exigence
Question: Which of the following effective speech components refers to the
specific language and style speakers use in their presentations?
-Content
-Macrostructure
-Microstructure
-Delivery
, Page | 2
Ans: Microstructure
Question: Larissa's speech was highly effective because it drew upon her
personal competence and character. Which element of effective speaking
made her speech successful?
Ans: Ethos
Question: Before Michael's speech, he keeps telling himself that he's not
ready and he's going to fail. Which symptom of public speaking apprehension
is Michael experiencing?
Ans: Cognitive
Question: When is public speaking apprehension at its highest?
Ans: In the confrontation phase
Question: Sheree decides to attempt to reduce her glossophobia by doing
increasing more challenging speaking activities. What method is Sheree using
to manage her apprehension?
Ans: Systematic desensitization
Question: Which of the following canons of rhetoric involves adding creativity
and polish to your speech?
-Delivery
-Arrangement
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-Style
-Memory
-Invention
Ans: Memory
Question: Which of the following canons of rhetoric involves the
macrostructure of your speech?
-Invention
-Memory
-Style
-Arrangement
-Delivery
Ans: Arrangement
Question: Which of these types of listening is indicative of evaluating the
worth of a message?
-Discriminative
-Appreciative
-Comprehensive
-Critical
Ans: Critical
Question: Which of these listening styles is concerned with facts and
evidence?
People-oriented
