Question 1 of 20
When deciding on the topic, it is important to consider:
A. your audience and which topic would interest them.
B. a topic that is new and unfamiliar to you.
C. a topic that is interesting to you and that you would like to learn about.
D. anything that is easy to write.
Question 2 of 20
The central idea is also referred to as the:
A. main point.
B. supporting material.
C. thesis.
D. specific purpose.
Question 3 of 20
The purpose of a speech includes any of the following EXCEPT:
A. to inform.
B. to persuade.
C. to entertain.
D. to confuse.
Question 4 of 20
Your central idea is a statement that captures in a single sentence:
A. the essence of your speech.
B. your general purpose.
C. your specific purpose.
D. your topic.
Question 5 of 20
In choosing a topic for your first speech, it is wise to:
A. ask advice from others.
B. start with what you know.
C. research first.
D. study others' speeches.
Question 6 of 20
When your speech adds to your listeners' knowledge, it is meant to:
A. inform.
B. persuade.
C. entertain.
D. celebrate.
Question 7 of 20
When a speech attempts to influence the audience s beliefs, attitudes, and opinions about something, it is generally meant to:
A. inform.
B. persuade.
C. entertain.
D. celebrate.
Question 8 of 20
Effective public speaking is:
A. audience-centered.
B. message-centered.
C. speaker-centered.
D. channel-centered.
Question 9 of 20
Demographics is important to know your:
A. speech.
B. topic.
C. audience.
D. location of speaking event.
Question 10 of 20
Age, gender, education, and sociocultural backgrounds are characteristics of:
A. psychographics.
B. demographics.
C. the speaker's profile.
D. audience response to the speech.
Question 11 of 20
When speaking about the topic of retirement planning, the most important thing to consider when analyzing your audience is:
A. attitude.
B. religion.
C. age.
D. gender.
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following is a demographic characteristic of an audience?
A. Size
B. Lifestyle
C. Gender
D. Values
Question 13 of 20
When speaking about the awareness of breast cancer, the most important thing to consider when analyzing your audience is:
A. beliefs.
B. religion.
C. age.
D. gender.
Question 14 of 20
Attitudes, beliefs, values, and motivation are characteristics of:
A. psychographics.
B. demographics.
C. the speaker's profile.
D. the audience's response to the speech.
Question 15 of 20
Nicole was asked to speak to the French Club about her trip to Northern France. She knew her audience would be made up of high school students learning the language and culture of France. Nicole identified her audience:
A. profile.
B. psychographics.
C. demographics.
D. background.
Question 16 of 20
James began his speech about young people who lost their lives by NOT wearing seatbelts. Which level of needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is he addressing?
A. Esteem needs
B. Belongingness and love
C. Physiological needs
D. Safety needs
Question 17 of 20
A speaker talking about the benefits of cosmetic surgery to an audience primarily of women is appealing to which level of needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
A. Physiological needs
B. Esteem needs
C. Belongingness and love
D. Safety needs
Question 18 of 20
Evaluating audience feedback to your speech presentation usually happens:
A. before the speech.
B. after the speech.
C. during the speech.
D. in the speech preparation.
Question 19 of 20
Physical context or setting of the speech may refer to:
A. timing.
B. length of the speech.
C. location of speaking event.
D. topic.
Question 20 of 20
What drives the audience to want to listen to someone speak is called:
A. behavior.
B. attitude.
C. value.
D. motivation.
When deciding on the topic, it is important to consider:
A. your audience and which topic would interest them.
B. a topic that is new and unfamiliar to you.
C. a topic that is interesting to you and that you would like to learn about.
D. anything that is easy to write.
Question 2 of 20
The central idea is also referred to as the:
A. main point.
B. supporting material.
C. thesis.
D. specific purpose.
Question 3 of 20
The purpose of a speech includes any of the following EXCEPT:
A. to inform.
B. to persuade.
C. to entertain.
D. to confuse.
Question 4 of 20
Your central idea is a statement that captures in a single sentence:
A. the essence of your speech.
B. your general purpose.
C. your specific purpose.
D. your topic.
Question 5 of 20
In choosing a topic for your first speech, it is wise to:
A. ask advice from others.
B. start with what you know.
C. research first.
D. study others' speeches.
Question 6 of 20
When your speech adds to your listeners' knowledge, it is meant to:
A. inform.
B. persuade.
C. entertain.
D. celebrate.
Question 7 of 20
When a speech attempts to influence the audience s beliefs, attitudes, and opinions about something, it is generally meant to:
A. inform.
B. persuade.
C. entertain.
D. celebrate.
Question 8 of 20
Effective public speaking is:
A. audience-centered.
B. message-centered.
C. speaker-centered.
D. channel-centered.
Question 9 of 20
Demographics is important to know your:
A. speech.
B. topic.
C. audience.
D. location of speaking event.
Question 10 of 20
Age, gender, education, and sociocultural backgrounds are characteristics of:
A. psychographics.
B. demographics.
C. the speaker's profile.
D. audience response to the speech.
Question 11 of 20
When speaking about the topic of retirement planning, the most important thing to consider when analyzing your audience is:
A. attitude.
B. religion.
C. age.
D. gender.
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following is a demographic characteristic of an audience?
A. Size
B. Lifestyle
C. Gender
D. Values
Question 13 of 20
When speaking about the awareness of breast cancer, the most important thing to consider when analyzing your audience is:
A. beliefs.
B. religion.
C. age.
D. gender.
Question 14 of 20
Attitudes, beliefs, values, and motivation are characteristics of:
A. psychographics.
B. demographics.
C. the speaker's profile.
D. the audience's response to the speech.
Question 15 of 20
Nicole was asked to speak to the French Club about her trip to Northern France. She knew her audience would be made up of high school students learning the language and culture of France. Nicole identified her audience:
A. profile.
B. psychographics.
C. demographics.
D. background.
Question 16 of 20
James began his speech about young people who lost their lives by NOT wearing seatbelts. Which level of needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is he addressing?
A. Esteem needs
B. Belongingness and love
C. Physiological needs
D. Safety needs
Question 17 of 20
A speaker talking about the benefits of cosmetic surgery to an audience primarily of women is appealing to which level of needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
A. Physiological needs
B. Esteem needs
C. Belongingness and love
D. Safety needs
Question 18 of 20
Evaluating audience feedback to your speech presentation usually happens:
A. before the speech.
B. after the speech.
C. during the speech.
D. in the speech preparation.
Question 19 of 20
Physical context or setting of the speech may refer to:
A. timing.
B. length of the speech.
C. location of speaking event.
D. topic.
Question 20 of 20
What drives the audience to want to listen to someone speak is called:
A. behavior.
B. attitude.
C. value.
D. motivation.
