Analyze and Adapt to Your Audience — Unit test Answers

Which of the following would be the most appropriate informative speech topic for a group of high school seniors? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Dave is a small business owner attending a large convention. The presenter suddenly, and without any prior warning, asks him to step up on the stage and say a few words about why his business has been so successful. Which of the following methods will likely help him most in overcoming his feelings of apprehension?a.breathe deeply & practice frequentlyb.carefully prepare & visualize the outcomec.breathe deeply & think positivelyd.think positively & visualize the outcome

Avoiding offensive listening; listening objectively; weighing the pros and cons; examining the data; and listening without emotional involvement are all examples of which area of active listening?a.Listening with an open mindb.Listening ethicallyc.Listening for total meaningd.Listening with empathy

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

All of the following describe the purpose of informative speeches except:a.to impact what the audience believes or doesb.to give the audience important and appropriate informationc.to teach the audience how to do somethingd.to report results of a research project to the audience

Which of the following best illustrates how public speaking skills can help improve your career opportunities?a.You are given an assignment to present your science project to the entire class, and the teacher is so impressed with your presentation that you receive extra credit.b.Rather than get into a heated argument with your parents, you are able to calmly and rationally explain to them why you feel your curfew should be more flexible.c.You present yourself very well during a job interview and the employer offers you an entry level position with the company.d.None of the above.

Individuals change over ____________ and _____________.a.groups; subgroupsb.time; placec.culture; ethnicityd.age; gender

Victor has been given the assignment to deliver a 5-7 minute speech on the topic of “The Right to Vote” to his ninth grade US Government class. Give him 3 or 4 pointers on how to narrow his topic and decide on a purpose (whether to persuade or inform).

These two images are examples of what characteristic of public speaking? a. noise b. message c. context d. channel Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the main problem with the following critique? “That was the stupidest speech I’ve ever heard. You weren’t organized, you were boring, it went too long, your visual aids were ugly and useless, and nobody cares about your topic.”a.It is not positive.b.It is not objective.c.It is not constructive.d.It is not ethical.

What is the main problem with the following critique? “You put some thought into it, but you obviously do not care much about the topic you are presenting.” a.It is not ethical.b.It is not constructivec.It is not specific.d.It is not behavior focused.

“How-to” speeches and reports on research findings are two examples of ______________ speeches.a.effectiveb.informativec.persuasived.assertive

When planning your speech, it is important to start with a well-defined ______________.a.sourceb.thesisc.topicd.statement

All of the following represent how audiences can exhibit diversity, except:a.age, gender, culture, and ethnicityb.income, occupation, background, and educationc.number, size, location, and communication barriersd.All of the above are examples of how audiences display diversity.

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.

Your friend is terrified of public speaking. Write a brief letter advising him of at least four or five different specific things he can do in the preparation stage and just prior to his presentation to manage and overcome his fear of public speaking.

You are assigned to speak to a large group about your experiences in high school. What can you do in your preparation to address your audience effectively? Please give at least 4 or 5 specific examples.