Unit Test Answers

Which of the following is not a goal of a persuasive speaking?a.to motivate to actionb.to change attitudes, beliefs, or valuesc.to strengthen or weaken attitudes, beliefs, or valuesd.to define, demonstrate, or instruct

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.

Which area of active listening does the boy in this image need to work on? a. Listening for total meaning b. Listening with empathy c. Listening ethically d. Listening with an open mind Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is ‘self-actualization’? Write a brief statement a speaker could use to appeal to a person’s desire for self-actualization.

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.

Describe the development process for a persuasive speech addressing a question of facts.

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.

“Requiring a year of national service, either in community projects or the military, will build a sense of national pride and unity.”This statement is an example of which type of speech? Identify 3 specific types of supporting materials you could use when developing this speech.

All convincing speakers must perfect the art of _______________. a. discourse b. locution c. expression d. persuasion Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Read the sentence from an argumentative essay about chemical waste. The chemical waste produced by factories is out of hand, and factory owners should get in trouble.Which revision offers the most improvement in word choice?

Emily is speaking in front of a group of engineers and computer programmers about some new software she has developed. She notices many of them are scratching their heads, staring at her with confused looks on their faces, or looking around at others in the room. Which of the following should she try in order to better engage her audience? a. consider the audience’s diversity more carefully by asking a few “what if” questions b. acknowledge they may disagree with some of her arguments, and invite them to consider it from a different point of view c. speak more loudly, tell a funny story, and move around a bit more d. repeat what she said in different words, and give a few more examples Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Why is the question, “Is the death penalty a moral punishment for crimes?” considered a question of value?

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

Explain the three goals of persuasive speaking. Which goal is the hardest to achieve and why?

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

Performers typically stand in the wings __________________ just prior to going on stage. This helps them to think more clearly and settle their nerves.a.breathing deeplyb.thinking positivelyc.carefully preparingd.practicing frequently

Which of the following would be the most appropriate speech topic for an audience of senior citizens?a.the impact of Shakespearean sonnets on today’s rap musicb.how to avoid the Freshman 15 in collegec.the latest products for babiesd.how to stay active with arthritis

Have you ever felt like the person in this image during a speech or presentation?  List four or five things this person can do to be a more effective listener.

Attempting to persuade someone to come back to your restaurant that you just remodeled involves:a.changing their beliefs about what makes a good restaurantb.weakening their values about all the other restaurants in the areac.weakening their attitudes about what your restaurant used to bed.strengthening their values about eating out in restaurants

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

The best strategy to improve the performance of a sports team suffering from a lack of confidence right before a big game is to ________________. a.stretch their musclesb.visualize a positive outcomec.train harderd.research new techniques

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

When faced with apprehension, people tend to breathe more rapidly and shallow, which can actually increase ____________.a.confidenceb.performancec.effectivenessd.tension

Write a brief statement the demonstrates a credibility appeal.

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

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