Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

Which of the following is an example of the foot-in-the-door method of asking for change?a.“If you are interested in helping our cause today, you can donate as little as $1!”b.“Can I please have $200 for a new outfit to wear on my date this weekend?”c.“Regardless of how you felt earlier today, the only logical thing to do at this point is immediately sign up to join our cause!”d.“I’ll be happy to help out this Saturday, if you’ll be available to help me on Sunday.”

Your teacher has assigned you to give a description speech. Choose a topic for your description speech. Discuss what you need to develop your speech.

A __________ organizational style is the best choice if your main points need to go in a certain order.a.spatialb.chronologicalc.topicald.cause-effect

The ______________ refers to the degree of speed you use when speaking. a.rateb.articulationc.volumed.pronunciation

After listening to Christine’s speech, Albert tells her that it was good, but it was “kinda boring”, and that most people probably won’t care about her message. This is an example of: a.criticb.critiquec.criticismd.None of the above.

Whenever Jeff is asked to speak in public, his nerves cause him to feel very nauseous. One time he even threw up in front of his entire church congregation while speaking at the pulpit. Jeff’s apprehension is probably a result of his: a.fear of being the center of attentionb.lack of confidencec.inexperience & lack of preparationd.negative past experiences

What is the main problem with the following critique? “Your organization was confusing, you spoke too quietly and couldn’t be heard, your visual aids were distracting, and your presentation was much too long.”a.It is not specific.b.It is not objective.c.It is not positive.d.It is not ethical.

“Stephanie was valedictorian and student body president at her high school.” is an example of _____________.a.a biased statementb.a cliched statementc.a specific descriptiond.an inappropriate description

It is best to limit your topic for all of the following reasons except:a.it allows you go into more specific detailb.you can go more in-depth into your topicc.it allows you to give a more superficial overviewd.it is easier to research

Your friend is preparing a speech for class tomorrow. She asks you to watch her speech and give her feedback. During her speech she stares at her paper and rarely looks up. You can barely hear or understand what she is saying. She rocks back and forth from one leg to the other. Her speech lasts 28 minutes and is filled with long quotes from scientists. When she finishes you really don’t remember what she spoke about.Prepare a critique of your friend’s speech. Remember the guidelines for effective critiques!

Which of the following is the best example of a vivid description?a.The two boys were dressed in their work clothes and walked slowly to the park to pick up trash.b.Snails raced past them and the trees seemed to age as they pounded the pavement with one heavy foot after another.c.Dreading the task ahead, the two boys made their way to the park so slowly that time virtually stood still. d.They walked very slowly to the park, thinking how unhappy they were with their punishment.

Which of the following would be the most effective thesis statement for a persuasive speech?a.Should colleges accept students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular backgrounds?b.High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness.c.High school graduates should be required to take a year before entering college.d.The life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers.

Appeals to a desire for safety and self-actualization are examples of ___________. a. logical appeals b. emotional appeals c. credibility appeals d. selective appeals Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The skills you have learned in your Public Speaking course help you to feel more confident and you finally muster the courage to start up a conversation with someone you’ve been admiring from afar. This is an example of how public speaking can help improve your _______________.a.intrapersonal skills b.social skillsc.academic skillsd.career and professional skills

All of the following are examples of supporting materials, except:a.Tina tells a story about a child who was killed in a drunk driving accident.b.Jake summarizes the main points of his speech by restating his thesis in his conclusion.c.Natalie quotes a physician who has studied cancer and treated patients for many years.d.Josh explains that the US spends more on its military than 28 of the other top spending countries combined.

If all of your points are equally important and can go in any order, you should choose which organizational style?a.chronologicalb.spatialc.problem-solutiond.topical

Which of the following would be the most effective thesis statement for an informative speech?a.The causes of the Civil War were economic, social, and political.b.The North and South fought the Civil War for many reasons, some of which were the same and some different.c.While both sides fought the Civil War over the issue of slavery, the North fought for moral reasons while the South fought to preserve its own institutions.d.While both Northerners and Southerners believed they fought against tyranny and oppression, Northerners focused on the oppression of slaves while Southerners defended their own right to self-government.

Briefly explain why it is important to use simple language in your speeches and presentations.

What is the best type of organization for explaining, step by step, how to get to your housefrom school?a.problem-solutionb.topicalc.spatiald.chronological

All of the following are strategies for creating interesting presentations, except:a.alienate your listenerb.use vivid descriptionsc.motivate your audienced.include humor