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Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking, 4/e

Steven R. Brydon, California State University, Chico
Michael D. Scott, California State University, Chico

Speaking Across the Life Span

Multiple Choice


1	Revising your view of a situation or an event is referred to as
		A)	fidelity
		B)	reframing
		C)	probability
		D)	storytelling


2	Which of the following is NOT a guideline given for impromptu speaking?
		A)	get organized
		B)	formulate a clear-cut opinion
		C)	avoid referring to what others have said
		D)	use relevant and straightforward stories and anecdotes


3	One of the easiest patterns for organizing an impromptu speech is to
		A)	thank the audience for asking you to speak, tell a joke or two, and take your seat
		B)	introduces the point(s) you want to make, expand on the point(s), and conclude by summarizing your point(s)
		C)	open with impact, cover no more than a single point, and close with impact
		D)	connect with your audience, preview the point(s) you want to make, and close with impact


4	An extemporaneous group discussion held for the benefit of an audience is called a(n)
		A)	agenda
		B)	panel discussion
		C)	acceptance speech
		D)	procedural question


5	An agenda serves what function for a group?
		A)	defines the purpose and direction
		B)	identifies topics to be covered
		C)	defines goals to be achieved
		D)	provides an opportunity to share information with an audience


6	Kaylie was asked to be the student who gave the "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" award to Professor Jones at an awards banquet. What kind of speech will Kaylie be giving?
		A)	speech of recognition
		B)	speech of acceptance
		C)	speech of introduction
		D)	speech of commemoration


7	Which of the following is a guideline for giving a speech of introduction?
		A)	be brief
		B)	don't steal the speaker's thunder
		C)	be prepared by working with the speaker well in advance
		D)	all of the above


8	A speech that makes its point through the use of humor is called a(n)
		A)	eulogy
		B)	speech to entertain
		C)	panel discussion
		D)	speech of commemoration


9	Which of the following is NOT a traditional source of humor?
		A)	irony
		B)	delivery
		C)	incongruity
		D)	probability


10	In appearing in a television interview, it is recommended that you
		A)	look directly into the camera
		B)	focus on the interviewer's forehead
		C)	look down at your notes frequently
		D)	focus first on one eye and then the other of the interviewer

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