Please answer all questions.

1			Which of the following items expresses the main difference between public speaking and other forms of interpersonal communication?
			A)	the sender-receiver
			B)	the channel
			C)	the message
			D)	feedback
2			When using a personal inventory to select a topic, which of the following areas will be the least helpful?
			A)	leafing through the magazines and newspapers you read
			B)	finding out what interests friends or other students
			C)	considering how you spend your free time
			D)	thinking about any unusual skills you have or activities you have done
3			Which considerations should be made when narrowing the speech topic?
			A)	Can I make the topic broader to fit my interests?
			B)	Will the audience understand this narrow topic?
			C)	Does this topic fit the specific assignment?
			D)	B and C only
4			According to the author, the general purpose of the speech may be to
			A)	inform.
			B)	persuade.
			C)	elect.
			D)	A and B only
5			Considering the specific purpose and the central idea of the speech,
			A)	they are the same.
			B)	the specific purpose is similar to a thesis statement.
			C)	everything in the speech relates to the central idea.
			D)	the specific purpose establishes the main thrust of the speech.
6			Audience demographics include which of the following?
			A)	group affiliation
			B)	education
			C)	occupation
			D)	all of the above
7			The author suggests that a risk of not acknowledging the presence of an appeal to the needs of both sexes is
			A)	not being interesting.
			B)	appearing to be sexist.
			C)	appearing to be inappropriate.
			D)	B and C
8			What statement about the general purpose of a speech is correct?
			A)	It will help you pick the best title.
			B)	It helps you do research efficiently.
			C)	It provides a way to combine both informative and persuasive material.
			D)	It achieves all of the above things.
9			In comparing a persuasive speech to an informative speech, which statement is correct?
			A)	The informative speech needs to have more support to be effective.
			B)	The outline is more important in a persuasive speech.
			C)	In an informative speech, the speaker avoids taking sides.
			D)	Explaining how something works is an example of a persuasive speech.
10			Which of the following is the best example of a statement of purpose for a persuasive speech?
			A)	To convince the audience that the death penalty should be abolished.
			B)	To convince the audience that the death penalty constitutes cruel and inhumane punishment and should be abolished.
			C)	To persuade the audience of the advantages of exercise.
			D)	To inform the audience of the disadvantages of buying used textbooks.
11			Which is the best statement of purpose for an informative speech?
			A)	To inform the audience of the benefits of a college education.
			B)	To inform the audience about freedom of speech.
			C)	To inform the audience of the recent Supreme Court case upholding affirmative action.
			D)	To inform the audience that they should vote for a Constitutional amendment to further uphold free speech.
12			Which description of the central-idea statement is FALSE?
			A)	It is synonymous with the thesis.
			B)	It expresses what the speaker wants to accomplish.
			C)	It establishes the main thrust of the speech.
			D)	It should contain specific language.
13			The best source of information on how much the audience knows about your topic would be
			A)	the Internet.
			B)	the local public library.
			C)	an individual member of that group.
			D)	a survey or questionnaire to be completed by randomly selected members of that group.
14			In analyzing the audience, which of the following areas would be the least important?
			A)	demographics
			B)	previous knowledge of your topic
			C)	marital status
			D)	attitudes and beliefs
15			According to the author,
			A)	attitudes and beliefs are the same.
			B)	beliefs are attitudes that motivate response.
			C)	beliefs are convictions about right and wrong.
			D)	attitudes are statements of faith, knowledge, and opinion.
16			When you know that the position you plan to support in a persuasive speech runs counter to the prevailing opinion of your audience you should
			A)	pick another topic.
			B)	be extra careful in your speech preparation.
			C)	plant people in the audience who will agree with you so that you have some moral support.
			D)	make a forceful attack on these attitudes to show that they are wrong.
17			What data is NOT considered part of demographics?
			A)	address
			B)	occupation
			C)	race
			D)	education
18			Demographic data should be applied cautiously because
			A)	it can be gathered too quickly and thus be inaccurate when computers are used.
			B)	generalizations are probably not true of everyone in the audience.
			C)	its use encourages stereotyping.
			D)	inaccurate assumptions may be made about gender roles.
19			This chapter indicates ways in which specific demographic knowledge can help the speaker tailor the speech to an audience. Which of the following statements is NOT correct in showing how a specific type of data can be used effectively?
			A)	Occupation can indicate interest in, or knowledge about, your subject.
			B)	Geographic location indicates whether listeners are sympathetic or hostile to your position.
			C)	Race or ethnic group may indicate that the speaker should be careful to avoid slang or references to American culture.
			D)	Gender differences should be acknowledged and respected so the speaker avoids sounding sexist or inappropriate.
20			To assure the effectiveness of the speech, the physical setting of the speech should be considered. Which of these factors is NOT mentioned in this discussion?
			A)	knowing how large the audience will be
			B)	making sure the audience will be comfortable
			C)	making sure the room is arranged appropriately
			D)	knowing the size of the room