Question 1

What is the primary difference between the linear and transactional models of communication?

Accepted Answer

trans.model is seen as an ongoing, circular process while the linear oneway

Question 2

According to the booklet, what percentage of jobs today involve some form of public speaking?

Accepted Answer

70%

Question 3

Which of Aristotle's three parts of persuasion refers to the speaker's level of authority and knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a speech introduction?

Accepted Answer

To gain attention and goodwill while stating purpose&previewing main points

Question 5

What is the most effective way to use humor in a speech?

Accepted Answer

Use light and subtle self-deprecation/modest

Question 6

When speaking to audiences from high uncertainty avoidance cultures, what should speakers keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Stricter rules and protocols govern speeches

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of an introduction?

Accepted Answer

Provide a detailed bibliography

Question 8

According to Cicero, which of the following is NOT one of the five canons of rhetoric?

Accepted Answer

Publication

Question 9

What is the final step in preparing an introduction according to the booklet?

Accepted Answer

Construct the introduction last

Question 10

Public speaking only happens in front of large audiences.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 11

The main goal of public speaking is always to entertain.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 12

Public speaking skills can be learned and improved over time.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 13

Informative speeches aim to change the audience’s beliefs or actions.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 14

A speech can serve more than one purpose at the same time.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 15

Good speakers never use gestures or facial expressions.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 16

A monotone voice makes a speech more engaging.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 17

Practicing your speech can reduce nervousness.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 18

Experienced speakers may feel nervous sometimes.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 19

Extemporaneous speeches are planned and practiced but use notes.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 20

Which speech aims to change the audience's attitudes or behaviors?

Accepted Answer

persuasive

Question 21

A toast at a wedding is best categorized as what type of speech?

Accepted Answer

special occasion

Question 22

After-Dinner Speech is a Light-hearted and entertaining, often with a message or moral

Accepted Answer

true

Public Speaking Revision

2) According to the booklet, what percentage of jobs today involve some form of public speaking?

3) Which of Aristotle's three parts of persuasion refers to the speaker's level of authority and knowledge?

4) What is the main purpose of a speech introduction?

5) What is the most effective way to use humor in a speech?

6) When speaking to audiences from high uncertainty avoidance cultures, what should speakers keep in mind?

7) Which of the following is NOT a function of an introduction?

8) According to Cicero, which of the following is NOT one of the five canons of rhetoric?

9) What is the final step in preparing an introduction according to the booklet?

10) Public speaking only happens in front of large audiences.

11) The main goal of public speaking is always to entertain.

12) Public speaking skills can be learned and improved over time.

13) Informative speeches aim to change the audience’s beliefs or actions.

14) A speech can serve more than one purpose at the same time.

15) Good speakers never use gestures or facial expressions.

16) A monotone voice makes a speech more engaging.

17) Practicing your speech can reduce nervousness.

18) Experienced speakers may feel nervous sometimes.

19) Extemporaneous speeches are planned and practiced but use notes.

20) Which speech aims to change the audience's attitudes or behaviors?

21) A toast at a wedding is best categorized as what type of speech?

22) After-Dinner Speech is a Light-hearted and entertaining, often with a message or moral