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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

Your First Speech

Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions.


1	To persuade, to inform and to entertain are all examples of
		A)	specific purposes.
		B)	speech purposes.
		C)	thematic purposes.
		D)	general purposes.


2	A creative process used for generating a large number of ideas is called
		A)	brainstorming.
		B)	research.
		C)	invention.
		D)	extemporizing.


3	In choosing a speech topic, be sure your topic is something
		A)	you are unfamiliar with.
		B)	worthwhile.
		C)	your audience is familiar with.
		D)	all the above


4	Students were assigned a speech of self-introduction. The purpose was to give students an opportunity to get to know each other better. Sean decided to be creative and developed a speech in which he pretended to be his favorite movie star accepting a lifetime achievement award. Sean failed to follow what guideline for topic selection?
		A)	The topic should be interesting to you.
		B)	The topic should be appropriate to the situation.
		C)	The topic should be appropriate to the time available.
		D)	The topic should be manageable.


5	The specific purpose "to persuade audience members to change their academic majors" fails to meet which guideline for refining a specific purpose?
		A)	Describe the results you seek.
		B)	Be as specific as possible.
		C)	Express your goal in measurable terms.
		D)	Set a realistic goal.


6	Which of the following statements accurately reflects your textbook's guidelines for thesis statements?
		A)	A thesis statement should have little connection to the specific purpose of the speech.
		B)	A thesis statement should not express your point of view.
		C)	The thesis statement should not indicate what you seek from your audience.
		D)	The thesis statement, if accepted and acted upon by your audience, should fulfill your specific purpose.


7	The part of the introduction where the speaker answers the audience's question "What's in this for me?" is called
		A)	opening with impact.
		B)	focusing on the thesis statement.
		C)	previewing.
		D)	connecting with the audience.


8	A speech that presents the steps in a process follows what organizational pattern?
		A)	time
		B)	spatial
		C)	categorical
		D)	problem-solution


9	If a speech is organized in terms of social, psychological, and cultural elements, it is probably following which pattern of organization?
		A)	spatial
		B)	categorical
		C)	time
		D)	problem-solution


10	In using the body effectively, speakers may choose not to use a lectern in order to
		A)	make themselves more comfortable.
		B)	lessen the physical and psychological distance between speaker and audience.
		C)	help themselves make better eye contact.
		D)	help themselves project their voices more strongly.


11	Which of the following modes of presentation does the text generally recommend for beginning speakers?
		A)	impromptu
		B)	extemporaneous
		C)	manuscript
		D)	memorized

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