Question 1

Which is not likely to be a persuasive speech topic?

Accepted Answer

A)   the importance of adopting animals from the pound
B)   doll collecting as an investment
C)   why you should drive defensively
D)   why civility mattersE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Spatial organization is based on categories.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

It is hard to overstate your credibility on a topic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The best way to start a speech is to say, "Today I'm going to talk abo . "

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an example?

Accepted Answer

A)   A quilt consists of three layers-the top, the filling, and the lining.
B)   The Underground Railroad used quilts to communicate direction to runaway slaves.
C)   One quilter remarks that "Quilting is the way I pray with my hands."
D)   Quilting is like painting with fabric-color, design, and pattern are just as important.
E)   The average quilter spends over $1000 a year on fabric.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 6

When you write a speech outline, your major points should be drawn from your specific purpose statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a specific purpose statement? Write an example of one.

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A specific purpose statement l...

Question 8

It is easier to target a speech at higher level needs such as self-actualization than lower-level needs such as safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is probably not an appropriate way to gather information for your speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   do research using the World Wide Web
B)   do research in the library
C)   ask your friends what they think
D)   interview expertsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

A person who rambles during a speech without really making a point fails to show

Accepted Answer

A)   respect
B)   restraint
C)   responsibility
D)   trustworthinessE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

It's best to try to write the body of the speech first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a properly stated thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   I love prairie dogs and you should too.
B)   While some people may see them as pests, prairie dogs play an important role in the balance of desert ecosystems.
C)   I think prairie dogs are cute.
D)   I wave to the prairie dogs every day on my way to work.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following statements is not likely to establish credibility with your audience?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most people are pretty ignorant about this topic.
B)   I've been collecting dolls for most of my life.
C)   According to the National Institute of Health…
D)   Last year, a stadium-full of people died in automobile crashes.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

A good transition contains elements of the thesis statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a thesis statement? Write an example of one.

Accepted Answer

A thesis statement is one sent...

Question 16

Preparation for your speech begins the week before you need to deliver it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

As long as you have a specific purpose statement, you really don't need a thesis statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Attitudes are core beliefs about the inherent value of a concept or thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a definition?

Accepted Answer

A)   A quilt consists of three layers-the top, the filling, and the lining.
B)   The Underground Railroad used quilts to communicate direction to runaway slaves.
C)   One quilter remarks that "Quilting is the way I pray with my hands."
D)   Quilting is like painting with fabric-color, design, and pattern are just as important.
E)   The average quilter spends over $1000 a year on fabric.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following topics is best suited for an appeal to safety needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   the importance of keeping a three-second distance between you and the car in front of you
B)   the link between walking and physical and mental health
C)   using visual journaling to understand oneself
D)   how volunteering overcomes social isolation
E)   ways to leave a legacy for one's childrenF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 11: Preparing Civil Public Speeches

What is a thesis statement? Write an example of one.

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Which of the following is a properly stated thesis statement?

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Which of the following topics is best suited for an appeal to safety needs?

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Which of the following is an example?

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A good transition contains elements of the thesis statement.

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What is a specific purpose statement? Write an example of one.

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Attitudes are core beliefs about the inherent value of a concept or thing.

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The best way to start a speech is to say, "Today I'm going to talk abo . "

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Which of the following statements is not likely to establish credibility with your audience?

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Spatial organization is based on categories.

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As long as you have a specific purpose statement, you really don't need a thesis statement.

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Which is not likely to be a persuasive speech topic?

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When you write a speech outline, your major points should be drawn from your specific purpose statement.

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Preparation for your speech begins the week before you need to deliver it.

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Which of the following is an example of a definition?

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It's best to try to write the body of the speech first.

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Which of the following is probably not an appropriate way to gather information for your speech?

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It is easier to target a speech at higher level needs such as self-actualization than lower-level needs such as safety.

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A person who rambles during a speech without really making a point fails to show

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It is hard to overstate your credibility on a topic.

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