Deck 12: Speech Design

Question 1

Kira signaled to the audience that the presentation was concluding and included a few more statistics and more information to reinforce her point. Kira has given a _____________.

A) solid conclusion
B) false close
C) transition
D) persuasive speech

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Chronological, spatial, cause-effect, and classification are all different types of ___________ for presentations.

A) problem-solution
B) organizational patterns
C) transitions
D) research

Answer 2

D

Question 3

After you clearly introduce your topic and specific purpose during the introduction you should immediately follow with ____________.

A) the reason why you chose the topic
B) a preview of your main points
C) an outline printed on paper that you distribute to the class
D) nothing, your introduction is complete

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What tips should you follow when conducting an interview?

A) ask all the questions you wanted to ask
B) present yourself as a professional
C) develop an interview schedule
D) all of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is the most effective introductory statement?

A) Thank you for having me here today.
B) Good afternoon, today I'd like to discuss saving for retirement.
C) Hello, my name is Mark, and I'm happy to be here.
D) Did you know that individuals over the age of 50 make up more than ¾ of America's financial assets?

Question 6

Which of the following is the best example of an audience-centered speaker?

A) a speaker who thinks about the audience during every step of the presentation design and delivery process using analysis and research
B) a speaker who includes the audience in the presentation by asking for volunteers
C) a speaker who asks the audience members if they have heard of the topic before the speech and asks their opinions prior to beginning the presentation
D) a communication scholar

Question 7

Any questions relating to the audience's sex, age, race, or ethnicity are known as __________ questions.

A) demographic
B) relational
C) audience-centered
D) analysis

Question 8

Ryan is preparing a presentation for his department. During his research, he gathers information from outside agencies, the state government, and from separate media agencies. These are known as:

A) internal sources
B) relative sources
C) impact sources
D) external sources

Question 9

The term ya'll (you all) is specific to the southern region. It could best be described as an example of a(n) __________.

A) slang word
B) colloquialism
C) abbreviation
D) cuss word

Question 10

A __________ is any word or phrase that helps guide the listener from one point to the next.

A) preview
B) transition
C) territorial marker
D) visualization step

Question 11

When gathering research, internal sources of information include ___________.

A) information that comes from within the organization, such as reports, policies, or interviews with employees and/or customers
B) information that comes from outside the organization, such as from outside agencies, the competition, the government, and the media
C) interviews with scholars who have researched the organization
D) all of the above

Question 12

Carmen is giving a persuasive presentation at her university tomorrow. During the speech design process, Carmen asks herself why her audience is showing up, how the topic could be viewed, and what other speakers will be talking about. These are known as:

A) physical questions
B) relational questions
C) attitudinal questions
D) audience analysis

Question 13

What is the best way to achieve excellence in professional presentations?

A) use only information from government agencies or science journals
B) present quickly and make lots of eye contact
C) use personal examples
D) continually evaluate the professional context as you research and then design your presentation

Question 14

As most audience members are not good listeners, if you are giving a presentation and you want your audience to remember your message, you must __________.

A) always speak with a microphone or at a podium
B) use visual aids for each point
C) repeat yourself
D) include the audience as participants

Question 15

Eli is showing how his solution would benefit his team during his presentation so that they will decide to agree with his proposal. Which step of Monroe's Motivated Sequence is Eli demonstrating?

A) solution
B) visualization
C) satisfaction
D) needs

Question 16

Explaining the steps of a process is part of the _________ organizational strategy.

A) processing
B) chronological
C) classification
D) step by step

Question 17

If the speaker is going to take questions he/she should ____________.

A) ask people with questions to stay after
B) conclude before asking for questions
C) address the questions throughout the speech
D) wait until after an applause to ask for questions

Question 18

Miguel has designed an intricate PowerPoint presentation that will blow his audience away. When he arrives, there are no computer capabilities in the room he is presenting in. Miguel forgot to consider the overall ____________.

A) context
B) surroundings
C) environment
D) demographic

Question 19

Monroe's Motivated Sequence is utilized to persuade in business and professional settings and consists of _______________.

A) motivating your audience using visual aids
B) attention step, need step, satisfaction step, visualization step, and action step
C) communicating a relationship in which one thing is caused by another
D) presenting topics that span a length of time, deal with the development of an idea, or explain the steps in a process

Question 20

Discussing the upsides and downsides of buying a Mac over a PC is known as a __________ presentation.

A) pro-con
B) comparison-contrast
C) spatial
D) classification

Question 21

The setup of the room is a demographic piece of information to consider before presenting.

Question 22

Words or phrases that let the audience know where you are within the presentation are known as __________.

A) transitions
B) signposts
C) internal previews
D) summaries

Question 23

During Jenna's latest persuasive speech, her professor penalized her for using terms like "OMG!", and "bff". These language violations are known as:

A) cuss words
B) colloquialisms
C) texting language
D) slang

Question 24

Describe the five-step process of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

Question 25

Helping the audience visualize the benefits of a solution you have offered will increase their desire for the solution.

Question 26

Including Internet research is the best way to incorporate research into a presentation.

Question 27

Before developing a presentation, the speaker should analyze the audience and tailor the presentation to the audience's needs.

Question 28

How could you create excitement for an otherwise boring speech?

A) introduce your topic with an anecdote, joke, or unexpected statement
B) add as much information as possible
C) keep your audience guessing the direction of your presentation
D) exaggerate you nonverbal communication

Question 29

What should you avoid when gathering research?

A) information from media sources (CNN, NBC, etc.)
B) scholarly journals from an internet database
C) expert testimonials taken through an interview
D) relying solely on your previous knowledge
True/False

Question 30

We all like to tell and hear stories about people and including this element in your speech could enhance your presentation.

Question 31

What should a presenter do before giving the actual presentation?

Question 32

The presentation should begin with the speaker introducing themselves and the topic.

Question 33

A false close occurs when the speaker indicates they are finishing and then continues to introduce new information.

Question 34

A report from your supervisor on total sales is an example if an internal source.

Question 35

What is a good example of a relational question?

A) a question asking how males and females might react to the presentation
B) a question about what your relationship is with the audience
C) a question concerning the audience's level of knowledge on the subject
D) a question regarding the environment of the presentation

Question 36

Conclusions should finish with a call for questions from the audience.

Question 37

Describe the elements of an effective conclusion to a presentation.

Question 38

Showing similarities or differences between two things during a presentation is known as a pro-con organizational pattern.