Public Speaking Final Exam/ Public Speaking-FINAL
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Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous audience? - Ans A group of execu ves
at a corporate retreat.
Which of the following techniques is best for speech writers, who prefer using flowcharts and
"idea maps" to connect their facts and ideas, before wri ng their speech? - Ans Brainstorming
The point in a speech that summarizes the main points and states a strong thesis is called the -
Ans Conclusion
Knowledge, one of the three main registers of meaning, provides which of the following
material for a well-cra&ed speech? - Ans Knowledge refers to the ideas that come from
processing informa on, rather than from the informa on itself.
Which of the following is a good primary source? - Ans An interview you conduct
Objec vity is - Ans All of these answers.
Which of the following examples best illustrates an thesis? - Ans Cold is the an thesis of heat
What is the main purpose of allitera on in public speaking? - Ans Allitera on adds textural
complexity to a speech to make words sound more engaging to listeners.
,Which of the following is an example of a good use of abstrac on in a speech? - Ans If your
audience has a working knowledge of your topic, use abstrac on to save me
Which of the following best describes the impact of cultural bias on the delivery of a speech? -
Ans It impacts the speaker's mannerisms and speaking pa-erns.
Force and directness should be used in your speech when - Ans You have an empha c point to
make and you feel strong, genuine emo on
Given that gender is learned by, defined and taught to us through language and
communica on, which of the following is likely to be true? - Ans When a woman speaks in
front of a group of men, she is instantly received differently than her male counterpart.
Which of the following describes the best use of hyperbole in a speech? - Ans Hyperbole
should be used to communicate a point more vividly to the audience.
Which of the following can be used to approach personifica on in a speech? - Ans All of these
answers
Orality can be best described as - Ans Thought and verbal expression in socie es where the
technologies of literacy are unfamiliar.
Why should onomatopoeia be used sparingly in speeches? - Ans Onomatopoeia can be jarring
to the audience.
Which of the following is a quality of a literate society? - Ans They use complex grammar to
communicate ideas.
, Groucho Marx once said, "A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running." Which of the
following is the vehicle of this metaphor? - Ans Taxi
Which of the following is a factor to consider when cra&ing your speech? - Ans All of these
answers
"You are the bread and the knife" is an example of - Ans Metaphor
Improvised; without prior prepara on - Ans Impromptu
A type of speech delivery which involves prepara on of speaker notes prior to delivery,
associated with conversa onal style of delivery. - Ans Extemporaneous
When you are wri ng a speech to be memorized, you should - Ans Write as though you are
speaking naturally, directly to the audience
Which of the following is a good way to develop your own personal delivery style when giving a
speech? - Ans Speak on a topic in which you believe strongly and speak sincerely
Which of the following best describes the process of abstrac on? - Ans Find a similar quality
of a group of objects, name it, and use the name to stand for the quality in other objects
You are planning a speech about social networking including a detailed discussion of code and
new programming languages. Which audience is this speech best suited to? - Ans So&ware
engineers
What is the purpose of a defini on speech? - Ans To explain a concept or theory regarding a
topic
EXAM 2 SETS COMPLIED WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
RATED A+ NEW EDITION 100% VERIFIED CORRECT
Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous audience? - Ans A group of execu ves
at a corporate retreat.
Which of the following techniques is best for speech writers, who prefer using flowcharts and
"idea maps" to connect their facts and ideas, before wri ng their speech? - Ans Brainstorming
The point in a speech that summarizes the main points and states a strong thesis is called the -
Ans Conclusion
Knowledge, one of the three main registers of meaning, provides which of the following
material for a well-cra&ed speech? - Ans Knowledge refers to the ideas that come from
processing informa on, rather than from the informa on itself.
Which of the following is a good primary source? - Ans An interview you conduct
Objec vity is - Ans All of these answers.
Which of the following examples best illustrates an thesis? - Ans Cold is the an thesis of heat
What is the main purpose of allitera on in public speaking? - Ans Allitera on adds textural
complexity to a speech to make words sound more engaging to listeners.
,Which of the following is an example of a good use of abstrac on in a speech? - Ans If your
audience has a working knowledge of your topic, use abstrac on to save me
Which of the following best describes the impact of cultural bias on the delivery of a speech? -
Ans It impacts the speaker's mannerisms and speaking pa-erns.
Force and directness should be used in your speech when - Ans You have an empha c point to
make and you feel strong, genuine emo on
Given that gender is learned by, defined and taught to us through language and
communica on, which of the following is likely to be true? - Ans When a woman speaks in
front of a group of men, she is instantly received differently than her male counterpart.
Which of the following describes the best use of hyperbole in a speech? - Ans Hyperbole
should be used to communicate a point more vividly to the audience.
Which of the following can be used to approach personifica on in a speech? - Ans All of these
answers
Orality can be best described as - Ans Thought and verbal expression in socie es where the
technologies of literacy are unfamiliar.
Why should onomatopoeia be used sparingly in speeches? - Ans Onomatopoeia can be jarring
to the audience.
Which of the following is a quality of a literate society? - Ans They use complex grammar to
communicate ideas.
, Groucho Marx once said, "A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running." Which of the
following is the vehicle of this metaphor? - Ans Taxi
Which of the following is a factor to consider when cra&ing your speech? - Ans All of these
answers
"You are the bread and the knife" is an example of - Ans Metaphor
Improvised; without prior prepara on - Ans Impromptu
A type of speech delivery which involves prepara on of speaker notes prior to delivery,
associated with conversa onal style of delivery. - Ans Extemporaneous
When you are wri ng a speech to be memorized, you should - Ans Write as though you are
speaking naturally, directly to the audience
Which of the following is a good way to develop your own personal delivery style when giving a
speech? - Ans Speak on a topic in which you believe strongly and speak sincerely
Which of the following best describes the process of abstrac on? - Ans Find a similar quality
of a group of objects, name it, and use the name to stand for the quality in other objects
You are planning a speech about social networking including a detailed discussion of code and
new programming languages. Which audience is this speech best suited to? - Ans So&ware
engineers
What is the purpose of a defini on speech? - Ans To explain a concept or theory regarding a
topic
