Test Bank for Public Speaking: The Evolving Art, 5th Edition by Stephanie J.
Coopman
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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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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,Name: s4Class: s4Date:
Chapters401:s4Thes4Evolvings4Arts4ofs4Publics4Spe
aking
9. Informations4literacys4involves:
a. Thes4abilitys4tos4access,s4select,s4ands4uses4information
b. Thes4abilitys4tos4selects4ands4evaluates4information
c. Thes4abilitys4tos4access,s4select,s4evaluate,s4ands4uses4informations4effectivelys4ands4responsibly
d. Thes4abilitys4tos4select,s4evaluate,s4ands4uses4information
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Distances4Speaking
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO11.2.1s4-s4Defines4credibles4ass4its4appliess4tos4sourcess4ofs4information.
10. Alls4thes4followings4ares4proofss4ors4appealss4useds4ins4publics4speakings4identifieds4bys4Aristotles4EXCEPT:
a. Ethos
b. Pathos
c. Mythos
d. Logos
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Foundationss4ofs4Publics4Speaking
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.1.1s4-s4Explains4thes4earliests4originss4ofs4humans4communication.
11. Accordings4tos4Romans4philosopherss4ands4scholars,s4alls4ofs4thes4followings4forms4thes4broads4foundations4fors4
learnings4abouts4publics4speakings4EXCEPT:
a. Memory
b. Delivery
c. Invention
d. Relevance
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Thes4Fives4Artss4ofs4Publics4Speaking
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.1.1s4-s4Explains4thes4earliests4originss4ofs4humans4communication.
12. As4communications4skills4thats4cans4benefits4yous4ins4countlesss4academic,s4professional,s4ands4socials4situationss4is:
a. Combinings4thes4appeals4ofs4storytellings4withs4well-supporteds4arguments
b. Organizings4informations4ins4as4nonlogicals4way
c. Beings4disconnecteds4froms4thes4audience
d. Conveyings4ans4unclears4messages4throughs4yours4speech
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, Name: s4Class: s4Date:
Chapters401:s4Thes4Evolvings4Arts4ofs4Publics4Spe
aking
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storytelling
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.5.1s4-s4Explains4whys4publics4speakings4iss4considereds4tos4bes4as4lifes4skill.
13. Wes4uses4narratives4thinkings4whens4wes4listens4tos4ands4tells4stories.s4Whichs4ofs4thes4followings4iss4accomplisheds4t
hroughs4narratives4thinking?
a. Wes4connects4ours4senses4ofs4selfs4withs4thes4world.
b. Wes4envisions4whats4coulds4be.
c. Wes4structures4eventss4ins4as4logicals4order.
d. Alls4theses4choicess4ares4correct.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storytelling
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.3.4s4-s4Describes4as4models4fors4communication.
14. Whichs4ofs4thes4followings4iss4ones4ofs4thes4“fives4artss4ofs4publics4speaking”?
a. Research
b. Mindfulness
c. Memory
d. Storytelling
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Foundationss4ofs4Publics4Speaking
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.1.1s4-s4Explains4thes4earliests4originss4ofs4humans4communication.
15. Distances4speakings4involves:
a. As4humans4sources4sendings4as4messages4tos4as4humans4audience
b. Transmittings4as4presentations4tos4variouss4locationss4online
c. Knowings4hows4tos4comes4ups4withs4goods4ideas
d. Alls4theses4choicess4ares4correct.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Speakings4Effectivelys4ins4“Public”
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.3.4s4-s4Describes4as4models4fors4communication.
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Coopman
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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
Page 1
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
b. False
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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
ANSWER: 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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,Name: s4Class: s4Date:
Chapters401:s4Thes4Evolvings4Arts4ofs4Publics4Spe
aking
9. Informations4literacys4involves:
a. Thes4abilitys4tos4access,s4select,s4ands4uses4information
b. Thes4abilitys4tos4selects4ands4evaluates4information
c. Thes4abilitys4tos4access,s4select,s4evaluate,s4ands4uses4informations4effectivelys4ands4responsibly
d. Thes4abilitys4tos4select,s4evaluate,s4ands4uses4information
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Distances4Speaking
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO11.2.1s4-s4Defines4credibles4ass4its4appliess4tos4sourcess4ofs4information.
10. Alls4thes4followings4ares4proofss4ors4appealss4useds4ins4publics4speakings4identifieds4bys4Aristotles4EXCEPT:
a. Ethos
b. Pathos
c. Mythos
d. Logos
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Foundationss4ofs4Publics4Speaking
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.1.1s4-s4Explains4thes4earliests4originss4ofs4humans4communication.
11. Accordings4tos4Romans4philosopherss4ands4scholars,s4alls4ofs4thes4followings4forms4thes4broads4foundations4fors4
learnings4abouts4publics4speakings4EXCEPT:
a. Memory
b. Delivery
c. Invention
d. Relevance
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Thes4Fives4Artss4ofs4Publics4Speaking
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.1.1s4-s4Explains4thes4earliests4originss4ofs4humans4communication.
12. As4communications4skills4thats4cans4benefits4yous4ins4countlesss4academic,s4professional,s4ands4socials4situationss4is:
a. Combinings4thes4appeals4ofs4storytellings4withs4well-supporteds4arguments
b. Organizings4informations4ins4as4nonlogicals4way
c. Beings4disconnecteds4froms4thes4audience
d. Conveyings4ans4unclears4messages4throughs4yours4speech
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, Name: s4Class: s4Date:
Chapters401:s4Thes4Evolvings4Arts4ofs4Publics4Spe
aking
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storytelling
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.5.1s4-s4Explains4whys4publics4speakings4iss4considereds4tos4bes4as4lifes4skill.
13. Wes4uses4narratives4thinkings4whens4wes4listens4tos4ands4tells4stories.s4Whichs4ofs4thes4followings4iss4accomplisheds4t
hroughs4narratives4thinking?
a. Wes4connects4ours4senses4ofs4selfs4withs4thes4world.
b. Wes4envisions4whats4coulds4be.
c. Wes4structures4eventss4ins4as4logicals4order.
d. Alls4theses4choicess4ares4correct.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storytelling
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.3.4s4-s4Describes4as4models4fors4communication.
14. Whichs4ofs4thes4followings4iss4ones4ofs4thes4“fives4artss4ofs4publics4speaking”?
a. Research
b. Mindfulness
c. Memory
d. Storytelling
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Foundationss4ofs4Publics4Speaking
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.1.1s4-s4Explains4thes4earliests4originss4ofs4humans4communication.
15. Distances4speakings4involves:
a. As4humans4sources4sendings4as4messages4tos4as4humans4audience
b. Transmittings4as4presentations4tos4variouss4locationss4online
c. Knowings4hows4tos4comes4ups4withs4goods4ideas
d. Alls4theses4choicess4ares4correct.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Speakings4Effectivelys4ins4“Public”
QUESTIONs4TYPE: Multiples4Choice
HASs4VARIABLES: False
LEARNINGs4OBJECTIVES:s 4 PBSPs4LO1.3.4s4-s4Describes4as4models4fors4communication.
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