Test Bank: Public Speaking: The Evolving Art (5th Edition) – Stephanie J. Coopman & James Lull

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Public Speaking The Evolving Art, 5th Edition Stephanie J. Coopman James Lull
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Chapter 01: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
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1. Good analytical thinking about the credibility of available information will help you give excellent speeches.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Introduction
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO11.2.1 - Define credible as it applies to sources of
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2. Audiences don‘t respond favorably to speakers who take a personal, conversational approach in their presentations.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking bm bm bm bm


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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication
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3. Setting a friendly and respectful tone for your conversation encourages your audience to respond.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking bm bm bm bm


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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication
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4. Effective public speaking is limited to delivery techniques.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
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HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.4 - Describe a model for
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5. The Greek philosopher Aristotle described the proof referred to as ―mythos‖ as the way speakers use
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stories to elicit support for their arguments.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Foundations of Public Speaking bm bm bm


QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.1 - Explain the earliest origins of human
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6. The following are transferable life skills learned in a public speaking course EXCEPT:
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a. Critically analyzing a topic or idea bm bm bm bm bm


b. Organizing ideas and information effectively
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c. Building your credibility bm bm



d. Increasing your narrative thinking bm bm bm


ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storytelling
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a
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7. Which of the following is the least interactive sphere of communication?
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a. Mediated personal communication bm bm


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ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storytelling
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication
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8. Face-to-face speaking in the classroom requires the following EXCEPT:
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a. Researching a topic bm bm


b. Organizing the content bm bm


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c. Knowing how to come up with good
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ideas
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d. Delivering a less effective message
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