COM 114 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Identify the five types of organizational patterns - Answer- *Spatial- demonstrate
relationship b/w your material geographically
*Chronological- ordered sequence
*Problem-solution- self explanatory
*Casual pattern- cause and effect relationship
*Topical- topic subdivided into smaller parts if it doesn't fit in any of the other patterns
Explain the four kinds of transitions - Answer- *Directional-phrases that let you audience
know that you are moving from one idea to another
*Signposts- tell exact location in a speech
*Internal previews- preview material within the presentation
*Internal summaries- they remind the audience of what was just covered
Discussion the importance of organization - Answer-
Explain why speakers need strong evidence - Answer- Without credible and ample
support, your thesis statement and all your claims are just uninformed opinions
Identify types of supporting materials - Answer- *Statistics
*Examples
*Testimony
Distinguish among types of examples - Answer- Brief, extended, hypothetical
Distinguish among types of testimonies - Answer- Expert, Peer, Prestige
Understand how to evaluate supporting material - Answer- use a variety of sources and
use consistent and complementary material
Identify sources for finding supporting evidence - Answer- *Libraries
*Interviews
*Web sites
*Web blogs
*Social Media
*New releases
, *Books
*Reference works
*Magazines and newspapers
*Government documents
*Academic journals
Explain why outlining is important for an effective presentation - Answer- *Ensures
organization
*Balances the Presentation
*Identifies evidence
*Assesses quantity
*Allows for flexibility
*Allows for instructional feedback
Explain the differences between a preparation outline and a speaking outline - Answer-
-PO is more detailed than a SO. A SO serves as a memory aid and PO have full
sentences
Construct a preparation outline following the guidelines presented in this chapter -
Answer-
Construct a speaking outline following the guidelines presented in this chapter -
Answer-
Explain the difference between informatory and explanatory presentations - Answer-
Understand and explain the components of news presentations - Answer- Presents new
info to an audience on a new topic that they are already familiar with and interested in.
The goal is to create awareness on the latest info on a topic
Understand and explain the four states of effective instructional persentations - Answer-
*Desired- Goal that your hoping your audience members will be able to accomplish
*Prerequisites- What does audience have to do so that they can achieve this goal
*Interim- all the steps needed to accomplish this goal
*Unwanted- things you want the audience to avoid
Understand the strategies for using elucidating explanation - Answer- explain's a
concept meaning or use. what is essential in the presentation and what's not.
Understand the strategies for using quasi-scientific explanations - Answer- attune
important features in the message and organize info so that audience sees relationship.
ex)analogies, visual aids, repetition.
Explain the differences between public speaking and presentational speaking - Answer-
-Pu affects the community at large with a public audience and Pr is more inclusive such
as politicians speaking or presentations that occur within organizations
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Identify the five types of organizational patterns - Answer- *Spatial- demonstrate
relationship b/w your material geographically
*Chronological- ordered sequence
*Problem-solution- self explanatory
*Casual pattern- cause and effect relationship
*Topical- topic subdivided into smaller parts if it doesn't fit in any of the other patterns
Explain the four kinds of transitions - Answer- *Directional-phrases that let you audience
know that you are moving from one idea to another
*Signposts- tell exact location in a speech
*Internal previews- preview material within the presentation
*Internal summaries- they remind the audience of what was just covered
Discussion the importance of organization - Answer-
Explain why speakers need strong evidence - Answer- Without credible and ample
support, your thesis statement and all your claims are just uninformed opinions
Identify types of supporting materials - Answer- *Statistics
*Examples
*Testimony
Distinguish among types of examples - Answer- Brief, extended, hypothetical
Distinguish among types of testimonies - Answer- Expert, Peer, Prestige
Understand how to evaluate supporting material - Answer- use a variety of sources and
use consistent and complementary material
Identify sources for finding supporting evidence - Answer- *Libraries
*Interviews
*Web sites
*Web blogs
*Social Media
*New releases
, *Books
*Reference works
*Magazines and newspapers
*Government documents
*Academic journals
Explain why outlining is important for an effective presentation - Answer- *Ensures
organization
*Balances the Presentation
*Identifies evidence
*Assesses quantity
*Allows for flexibility
*Allows for instructional feedback
Explain the differences between a preparation outline and a speaking outline - Answer-
-PO is more detailed than a SO. A SO serves as a memory aid and PO have full
sentences
Construct a preparation outline following the guidelines presented in this chapter -
Answer-
Construct a speaking outline following the guidelines presented in this chapter -
Answer-
Explain the difference between informatory and explanatory presentations - Answer-
Understand and explain the components of news presentations - Answer- Presents new
info to an audience on a new topic that they are already familiar with and interested in.
The goal is to create awareness on the latest info on a topic
Understand and explain the four states of effective instructional persentations - Answer-
*Desired- Goal that your hoping your audience members will be able to accomplish
*Prerequisites- What does audience have to do so that they can achieve this goal
*Interim- all the steps needed to accomplish this goal
*Unwanted- things you want the audience to avoid
Understand the strategies for using elucidating explanation - Answer- explain's a
concept meaning or use. what is essential in the presentation and what's not.
Understand the strategies for using quasi-scientific explanations - Answer- attune
important features in the message and organize info so that audience sees relationship.
ex)analogies, visual aids, repetition.
Explain the differences between public speaking and presentational speaking - Answer-
-Pu affects the community at large with a public audience and Pr is more inclusive such
as politicians speaking or presentations that occur within organizations
