Spring, 2000
Mrs. Emmie J.
Davis, Instructor
Use a scantron to shade in
the proper response.
A.
True (T)/ False (F)
1. T F Public speaking can develop your sensory
and motor skills.
2. T F In order to become an excellent orator,
you must have
inherited
speaking skills.
3. T F Education in public speaking can help you
become a better listener.
4. T F Speakers who rate high on the various
measures of ethos are likely to
emerge as leaders.
5. T F The medium is the air that surrounds the
participants.
6. T F Ideal listening requires creativity as
well as critical judgement.
7. T F “Critical listening” means to listen
attentively for flaws of the speech.
8. T F Immediate speech response is called
“reaction.”
9. T F Interference can be in the form of
physical noise or psychological noise.
10. T
F A good speech follows a
planned design.
11. T
F It is a bad idea to use
note cards when you are giving a formal speech.
12. T
F Communication does not take
place unless meaning is shared with
listeners through language
13. T
F The only way to become a
confident speaker is by selecting topics
you
already know something about.
14. T
F The speaker who conveys
integrity appears ethical, honest, and
dependable.
15. T
F “Cognitive restructuring”
means to change the organization of your
speech while speaking because of audience
feedback.
16. T
F It is a good idea to
“filter” the speaker’s words so that only some
of the ideas are processed.
17. T
F Many listening problems
stem from bad habit.
18. T
F The “primary audience”
refers to listeners who are capable of making
your words effective.
19. T
F People will listen, learn
and retain your message only if you can relate
it to
their needs, wants, and wishes.
20. T
F The general purpose of your
speech is the same thing as the main idea
21. T
F An “example” may be based
either on an actual event or on something
that might have happened.
22. T
F The main purpose of the
informative speech is to share knowledge.
23. T
F The speaker’s role in
delivering an informative speech is that of
an advocate.
24. T
F A “spatial design” is appropriate
for speeches that explain a cause
and effect.
25. T
F In a figurative analogy”
the speaker draws together different
fields of experience.
26. T
F A well-structured message
helps convey the message of the speech
but can not build the speaker’s ethos.
27. T
F Simple designs are
preferable to elaborate designs in public speaking.
28. T
F The more main points you
have, the more detailed and organized your
speech will be.
29. T
F The main points of your
speech should be worded as elaborately as
possible.
30. T
F The main points of a speech
should always receive the same amount of
attention.
31. T
F The introduction and
conclusion should be approximately equal in
length.
32. T
F It is a good idea to
organize the body of your speech first.
33. T
F The “principle of closure” suggests that we like to have patterns
in
speeches completed.
34. T
F The “principle of
proximity” refers to the estimated time it will take
to complete your speech.
35. T
F The more controversial the
point you wish to make, the more you
should include your personal opinions
rather than rely on
expert opinion.
36. T
F Transitions tie your
speech together by showing how your points
relate to each other.
37. T
F A preparation outline is a
final plan of the speech you will
eventually give.
38. T
F The less listeners know at the
outset about your topic, the simpler
your speech structure must be.
39. T
F “Deliberation” occurs when
groups encourage all sides of an issue to
have their say before coming to a decision.
40. T
F When giving your impromptu
speech, you should enumerate your
main points.
41. T
F When you experience a
“mental block” during your memorized
speech, never go back over your last point
because it will make
your mistake too obvious.
42. T
F You should memorize only
brief formal remarks, the vital parts of
longer speeches, and the order of ideas.
43. T
F Read material only when
accurate wording is important, time
constraints are severe, and direct citations
are impressive.
44. T
F Extemporaneous speaking
does not allow time for preparation or
practice.
45. T F Extemporaneous
speaking is more polished than impromptu speaking.
46. T
F “Rhetorical style” is the
unique way you choose and arrange words
in a speech.
47. T
F “Color” refers to the
emotional intensity or vividness of language.
48. T
F It is virtually impossible
to discuss anything of significance without
using abstract words.
49. T
F “Alliteration” is the
repetition of the same initial word in a sequence
of
phrases or sentences.
50. T
F “Hyperbole” refers to the
treatment of inanimate subjects as if they
were humans.
51. T
F Subjects are abstract when
listeners do not have direct access to
them
through their senses.
52. T
F It is a good idea to never
distribute handouts because they can cause
too much distraction
53. T
F Separating the major parts
of the speech in the formal outline helps
ensure that you give each section full
attention.
54. T
F You should avoid using a
formal outline during your actual speech.
55. T
F Signs of disagreement
include frowns, scowls, and head shaking.
56. T F The basic goal of “speeches addressing
attitudes” is to form, reform,
or reinforce audience attitude.
57. T
F In “speeches of contention”
you avoid refuting opposing arguments.
58. T
F The “stock issue
design” is a variation of the
problem-solution design.
59. T
F There are three major steps
in the “motivated sequence design”.
60. T
F Persuasive speaking urges a
choice among options and asks for a
commitment.
61. T
F Persuasive speeches that
threaten audience values are not likely
to be effective.
62. T
F Persuasive speaking asks
the audience to choose among options.
63. T
F One should try to speak the
“standard dialect” to ensure
comprehension.
64. T
F Enunciation refers to
whether you say words correctly.
65. T
F “Proxemics” refers to the
study of how humans use space
during communication.
66. T
F Deductive arguments should
be based on an accepted truth that
leads the audience to a conclusion.
67. T
F Arguments by analogy are
more reliable than inductive or deductive
arguments.
68.
T F The “slippery
slope fallacy” assumes that once something happens, it
is destined to doom.
69. T
F “Red herring” is one of the
most effective form of argument.
70. T
F Two major techniques of
ceremonial speeches are identification
and magnification.
71. T
F The eulogy is one type of
ceremonial speech.
72. T
F The ceremonial speech
should never exceed two minutes.
73. T
F “Speeches of inspiration” may draw upon past success.
74. T
F After-dinner speeches
should be lighthearted.
75. T
F The after-dinner speech is
always persuasive.
B.
Multiple Choice
76.
Public speaking requires you
to:
a. explore your interest.
b. become sensitive to others.
c. both a and b.
d. none of the above.
77.
Which of the following is
NOT a characteristic of a constructive listener?
a. listen for positive potential of a message.
b. You listen for defects of a message.
c. You take notes of everything the speaker says.
d. You listen for specific details
78.
All of the following are
part of the “dynamic circle” theory except:
a.
idea.
b.
outline.
c.
receiver.
d.
medium.
79.
For successful
communication, you must develop meaningful idea---a fabric
of:
a.
comprehension, outline, feedback.
b.
feelings, information,
thoughts, recommendations.
c.
Visual aids, gestures,
research, planning.
80.
The message is the carefully
designed structure, and thoughts, presented
through the
speaker’s words, visual aids, vocal patterns and:
a.
medium
b.
body language
c.
audience
d.
none of the above
81.
Which of the following is
not described in your text as criteria to help evaluate
the quality
and effectiveness of a speech?
a.
speaker commitment
b.
well-chosen topic
c.
substance
d.
self assurance
82.
An ethical speech is based
on:
a.
respect for the audience.
b.
responsible knowledge of the
topic.
c.
concern for the
consequences.
d.
all of the above
83.
The “thematic statement” is
the same as :
a.
the specific purpose.
b.
the central idea.
c.
opening statement.
d.
none of the above.
84.
The emotional or attitudinal
reactions that certain words arouse in you is best
defined as:
a.
denotative meanings.
b.
trigger words.
c.
connotative meanings.
85.
The primary principle of
structure is the idea of “good form” which is
based on:
a. simplicity, symetry, and balance
b. simplicity, symetry, and orderliness,
c. simplicity, preciseness, and balance
d. all of the above
86.
In organizing the body of
your speech, you must…
a. determine what main points you make
b. arrange points in the most effective order.
c. Use supporting material to substantiate these points.
d. All of the above.
87.
A good outline does all of
the following EXCEPT:
a.
control your material
b.
organize and clarify your
thoughts
c.
streamline your speech
structure
d.
all of the above
e.
none of the above
88.
Visual aids are most
effective when:
a.
they are integrated with the
rest of the speech.
b.
they are explained
carefully.
c.
they are passed among the
audience
d.
all of the above
e.
none of the above.
89.
Which is not included in the
textbook as a recommendation for
using visual
aids?
a. avoid drawing visual aids on the chalkboard.
b. do not display visual aids during the introduction of a speech.
c. avoid passing visual aids among the audience.
d. maintain eye contact while presenting visual aids.
e.
explain visual aids to the
audience.
90.
Which of the following are
NOT listed in your as ways to support your points?
a.
facts and figures
b.
stereotypes and prejudice
c.
testimony and example
d.
all were listed
91.
This should be used to show
listeners how your ideas connect with each other:
a.
main points
b.
sub-points
c.
thesis
d. transitions
92.
Which of the following is
NOT a good way to open a speech?
a.
stating the topic
b.
creating suspense
c.
startling listeners
d.
asking questions
93.
This type of speech is
sometimes referred to as “speaking off the cuff”:
a.
impromptu
b.
memorized
c.
manuscript
d.
extemporaneous
94.
Which of the following is
not mentioned in your text as a suggestion for
handling
questions and answers:
a.
prepare questions in
advance.
b.
repeat the question or
paraphrase.
c.
defuse hostile questions.
d.
avoid eye contact
95.
When you prepare a “speech
of tribute”, you should”:
a.
not exaggerate the tribute.
b.
be lavish in praise.
c.
use as many superlatives as
possible.
96.
A toast is a mini speech of:
a.
eulogy.
b.
tribute.
c.
acceptance.
d.
inspiration.
97.
In a speech of introduction,
which of the following is NOT mentioned in
your text as a
guideline:
a.
be brief.
b.
focus on relevant background
information.
c.
be humorous.
d.
tune the audience for the
title of the speech.
98.
When trying to move an
audience to action:
a.
present a step-by-step plan
of action.
b.
remind listeners of the
values and beliefs at stake.
c.
both
d.
none
99.
Which of the following is
NOT a type of proof for argumentation?
a.
mythos
b.
logos
c.
pathos
d.
socios
100. T F If you have problems with your oral communication class you
should
notify your teacher immediately.