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1

Which type of small group presentation is often described as a conversation in front of an audience?
A)panel discussion
B)symposium presentation
C)forum discussion
D)none of the above
2

Which type of small group presentation consists of a moderator and several speakers seated in front of an audience?
A)panel discussion
B)symposium presentation
C)forum discussion
D)none of the above
3

Which type of small group presentation gives an audience the opportunity to ask questions and comment on speakers' presentations?
A)panel discussion
B)symposium presentation
C)forum discussion
D)none of the above
4

When the President of the United States holds a press conference, which type of presentation is being used?
A)panel discussion
B)symposium presentation
C)forum discussion
D)none of the above
5

The ABC Sunday morning talk show "This Week" is an example of which type of presentation format?
A)panel discussion
B)symposium presentation
C)forum discussion
D)none of the above
6

Based on Leonard and Swamp's research on group problem solving, which of the following is true?
A)The early stage of problem solving requires convergent thinking.
B)After ideas have been identified, divergent thinking is required to solve the problem.
C)Too little convergent thinking results in a lack of follow-through.
D)Too much divergent thinking results in groupthink.
7

One of the most important aspects of a forum discussion is:
A)uninterrupted time for speakers to present their ideas
B)a moderator who can keep the discussion focused
C)the audience's small role in asking questions
D)the opportunity for all viewpoints to be heard
8

Which type of presentation purpose is designed to convince someone to take action?
A)to inform
B)to persuade
C)to entertain
D)to actuate
9

Which type of presentation purpose is designed to influence another's opinion?
A)to inform
B)to persuade
C)to entertain
D)to actuate
10

Which type of presentation purpose is designed to increase the knowledge level of the audience?
A)to inform
B)to persuade
C)to entertain
D)to actuate
11

Which type of presentation purpose would be used at a retirement dinner for your boss?
A)to inform
B)to persuade
C)to entertain
D)to actuate
12

The main goal of audience analysis is to:
A)guard against underestimating the education level of your audience
B)determine how many statistics are necessary
C)determine whether a microphone is necessary
D)build common ground with the audience
13

According to Tubbs, one of the most overlooked examples of supporting materials is:
A)statistics
B)quotations
C)examples
D)analogies
14

Which of the following statements about the use of analogies is accurate?
A)Analogies cannot help to make dramatic points.
B)Analogies are overused and ineffective for speaking.
C)Analogies are better than statistics.
D)Analogies can be refuted if the listener is critical.
15

If you had to explain to a group of parents the stages in planning a wedding, which type of organizational format would you most likely use?
A)problem-solution
B)chronological
C)topical
D)spatial





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