Purdue COM 114 Test Out Study Guide Questions
and Correct Answers
What percent of a presentation does the Intro make up?
10%
What percent of a presentation does the Body make up?
85%
What percent of a presentation does the Conclusion make up?
5%
What should be included in the Intro?
capture attention of the audience, establish credibility, relate material to audience, announce
topic, preview main points
What should be included in the Body?
supporting evidence and research
What should be included in the Conclusion?
restate thesis and main points, end with clincher
How do I answer questions I don't know?
be honest- ask if anyone in the audience knows the answer or say you'll research it and get
back to them
How do I answer questions I know?
, listen to entire question, be direct and concise, repeat the question
How can a speaker enhance credibility?
provide experiences, qualifications, educational background
How can a speaker not enhance credibility?
offending audience while making credibility statement
What is Ethos?
appeal to credibility
Example of Ethos?
As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the
best results.
What is Pathos?
appeal to emotion
Example of Pathos?
You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you
have heart.
What is Logos?
appeal to logic
Example of Logos?
You should not do drugs, they harm your health.
What is an Informative Presentation?
and Correct Answers
What percent of a presentation does the Intro make up?
10%
What percent of a presentation does the Body make up?
85%
What percent of a presentation does the Conclusion make up?
5%
What should be included in the Intro?
capture attention of the audience, establish credibility, relate material to audience, announce
topic, preview main points
What should be included in the Body?
supporting evidence and research
What should be included in the Conclusion?
restate thesis and main points, end with clincher
How do I answer questions I don't know?
be honest- ask if anyone in the audience knows the answer or say you'll research it and get
back to them
How do I answer questions I know?
, listen to entire question, be direct and concise, repeat the question
How can a speaker enhance credibility?
provide experiences, qualifications, educational background
How can a speaker not enhance credibility?
offending audience while making credibility statement
What is Ethos?
appeal to credibility
Example of Ethos?
As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the
best results.
What is Pathos?
appeal to emotion
Example of Pathos?
You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you
have heart.
What is Logos?
appeal to logic
Example of Logos?
You should not do drugs, they harm your health.
What is an Informative Presentation?
