Deck 17: Speech, Presentation and Interview

Question 1

Each speech has two presenters, the speaker and the __.

A) audience
B) client
C) employer
D) planner
E) writer

Answer 1

writer

Question 2

The proposition of a speech is __.

A) dramatic reinforcement of the theme of the speech
B) the agreement you make with colleagues for their help in writing the speech
C) the background on the issue you want the audience to understand
D) the call to action you want to present to the audience
E) the main idea you want to leave with the audience

Answer 2

the main idea you want to leave with the audience

Question 3

A proposition that advocates for a particular course of action is a __ proposition.

A) factual
B) philosophical
C) policy
D) thematic
E) value

Answer 3

policy

Question 4

A proposition that argues the worthiness or virtue of something is a __ proposition.

A) factual
B) philosophical
C) policy
D) thematic
E) value

Question 5

In writing a speech, stick to the topic and leave the audience with __ main point(s).

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
E) more than four

Question 6

The most informal among the following styles of English is __.

A) academic
B) commercial
C) conversational
D) literary
E) written

Question 7

A characteristic of an effectively written speech is that it __.

A) alludes to relevant current events
B) avoids literary gimmicks
C) includes many clichés
D) uses a variety of structural elements
E) uses many quotations from well-known sources

Question 8

A tautology is a/an __.

A) appeal to tradition or to authority
B) false or misleading fact
C) over-generalized argument
D) "proof" that relies on itself as proof
E) unwarranted conclusion

Question 9

Criticizing the person rather than the issue is an example of a/an __.

A) literary gimmick
B) logical flaw
C) overgeneralized argument
D) structural element
E) writing cliché

Question 10

The more an organization interacts openly with its publics, the more likely it will be to generate __.

A) competitive superiority
B) favorable public opinion
C) financial support
D) positive publicity
E) strong public interest

Question 11

A research study reported that audiences remember ___ percent of what they see and hear during a speech with presentation aids, compared to only10 percent of what they merely hear.

A) 10
B) 25
C) 50
D) 75

Question 12

It is NOT recommended that preparation for an interview should include __.

A) anticipating questions a reporter might ask
B) equipping the interviewee with evasive answers
C) learning the source of information
D) studying the topic of the interview
E) writing a summary of the main points to be made

Question 13

If in an interview situation you do not know the answer, you should __.

A) not answer, but tell the reporter you would like to talk about something else instead
B) give a reason for your inability to answer
C) say "I'm sorry, but I must respectfully decline to answer that question"
D) say "no comment"
E) think up a plausible answer so you don't appear unprepared or uninformed

Question 14

In an interview, saying "Three things stand out here. One … Two … Three …" is an example of

A) controlling the question
B) explaining complexities in simple form
C) manipulating the interview
D) sandwiching your response
E) signaling your answer

Question 15

An organization may recycle an important speech by printing it in booklet form.

Question 16

Research shows that historical events are more relevant to most audiences than current events.

Question 17

Speeches that include unwanted rhymes should be rewritten.

Question 18

A research study reported that use of presentation aid such as computer-generated slides cuts the length of a speech.

Question 19

In an interview, refute incorrect statements or prejudiced questions.

Question 20

Explain one of the several ways to react when confronted with a loaded question in an interview situation.

Question 21

Explain one of several ways that errors in logic can weaken a speech.

Question 22

Identify one of several personal rights of a person being interviewed.