Homework answers / question archive / pQUESTION 1) John is gathering audience demographic information for his speech in order to:    Know his topic better   Predict audience reactions to the topic   Know how long to make the speech   Determine the place and occasion where the speech will be held QUESTION 2 Identify the specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech:   My audience will understand the benefits of music therapy for people with cognitive disabilities   Our campus policy on student parking should be revised to provide more spaces for students   There are three major types of avalanches that can cause destruction   My audience will identify the specific ways technology has helped society grow QUESTION 3 Of the following, which is not a type of supporting material:   Examples      Statistics   Claims   Testimony QUESTION 4 When offering supporting material in a speech, the speaker should ensure that:   The evidence is from an objective source   The evidence is common knowledge   The evidence comes from a credible source    The evidence is from a well-known source QUESTION 5 Evaluate the best oral citation for a speech below:   A November 17, 2017, article in PhysiciansUnited

pQUESTION 1) John is gathering audience demographic information for his speech in order to:    Know his topic better   Predict audience reactions to the topic   Know how long to make the speech   Determine the place and occasion where the speech will be held QUESTION 2 Identify the specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech:   My audience will understand the benefits of music therapy for people with cognitive disabilities   Our campus policy on student parking should be revised to provide more spaces for students   There are three major types of avalanches that can cause destruction   My audience will identify the specific ways technology has helped society grow QUESTION 3 Of the following, which is not a type of supporting material:   Examples      Statistics   Claims   Testimony QUESTION 4 When offering supporting material in a speech, the speaker should ensure that:   The evidence is from an objective source   The evidence is common knowledge   The evidence comes from a credible source    The evidence is from a well-known source QUESTION 5 Evaluate the best oral citation for a speech below:   A November 17, 2017, article in PhysiciansUnited

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pQUESTION 1)

1. John is gathering audience demographic information for his speech in order to: 

		Know his topic better
		Predict audience reactions to the topic
		Know how long to make the speech
		Determine the place and occasion where the speech will be held

QUESTION 2

1. Identify the specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech:

		My audience will understand the benefits of music therapy for people with cognitive disabilities
		Our campus policy on student parking should be revised to provide more spaces for students
		There are three major types of avalanches that can cause destruction
		My audience will identify the specific ways technology has helped society grow

QUESTION 3

1. Of the following, which is not a type of supporting material:

		Examples
		Statistics
		Claims
		Testimony

QUESTION 4

1. When offering supporting material in a speech, the speaker should ensure that:

		The evidence is from an objective source
		The evidence is common knowledge
		The evidence comes from a credible source
		The evidence is from a well-known source

QUESTION 5

1. Evaluate the best oral citation for a speech below:

		A November 17, 2017, article in PhysiciansUnited.com explains Dr. Ambrose’s research about stress being the leading cause of nearly 600,000 heart attacks every year
		A recent study published in 2016 shows that only 10% of the earth is covered with soil that is useful for farming
		In a recent issue of The Economist, the author points out that nearly 38% of all American households have credit card debt
		Maggie Rose’s book, The Extinction, explains that humans have become the new natural disaster by focusing on expansion and urban development

QUESTION 6

1. When delivering a speech, connectives:

		Help orient the audience
		Need to be comprehensive
		Reinforce the goal of the speech
		Should be a signpost

QUESTION 7

1. Which of the following is the best way to practice a speech?

		Memorize it
		Read your outline or notes
		Refine your ideas during delivery
		Rehearse out loud multiple times

QUESTION 8

1. Which of the following should be accomplished first, prior to drafting your speech outline?

		Determine main points
		Choose relevant sources
		Determine a specific purpose
		Select appropriate visual aids

QUESTION 9

1. Which is not an effective principle for preparing main points?

		Balance the amount of time given to each main point
		Make sure each main point is brief
		Use a similar pattern of wording for each main point
		Keep main points clearly separate from one another

QUESTION 10

1. Which pattern of speech organization would be best if you are giving a speech about different types of jobs available for a medical assistan

		Topical
		Spatial
		Chronological
		Cause and Effect

QUESTION 11

1. Which example below is using inclusive language?

		Each time a surgeon walks into the operating room, he risks being sued for malpractice
		If a large comet struck the Earth, it could destroy all of mankind
		Being a small businessman in the current economic climate is not easy
		The Paralympics show what people with disabilities can accomplish in the athletic area

QUESTION 12

1. If you have prepared a speech, but do not plan to use the same exact wording during actual delivery, you will be speaking:

		Impromptu
		Extemporaneously
		From memory
		From a manuscript

QUESTION 13

1. To demonstrate effective eye contact a speaker should:

		Look at every individual in the audience
		Look toward the heads of the audience
		Look only at the audience members who are paying the most attention
		Look at individuals or small groups throughout the speech

QUESTION 14

1. Jose is delivering a speech without notes and using a PowerPoint presentation to support the main ideas of his persuasive speech. Choose an evaluation that best justifies the quality of speech.

		Jose is demonstrating effective public speaking because he is relying on the slides to deliver the content for him
		Jose is demonstrating effective public speaking because he is speaking extemporaneously and using slides sparingly
		Jose is demonstrating ineffective public speaking because he is not reading his slides word for word as he should
		Jose is demonstrating ineffective public speaking because he is not letting the audience read the slides so that they can understand and retain the message

QUESTION 15

1. Choose the most effective way to manage public speaking apprehension:

		Focus on suppressing your fear
		Be honest with your audience about your nervousness
		Write out your speech and read it with expression
		Focus on delivering your message

QUESTION 16

1. Monique, a concerned parent, is forming a group to attempt to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies in her hometown. Her group is most likely to be effective at generating solutions if it is:

		Midsize and diverse
		Small and homogeneous
		Large and highly motivated
		The size of the group is irrelevant if they have a strong leader

QUESTION 17

1. During an employment interview, an applicant should avoid:

		Answering questions briefly and to the point
		Asking questions concerning salary and benefits
		Accentuating all of his or her skills and accomplishments
		Attempting to turn the interview into a conversation

QUESTION 18

1. Hearing is a ______process, and listening is a ______process

		Mental; physical
		Mental; psychological
		Physiological; mental
		Physical; emotional

QUESTION 19

1. The person who assumes the leadership role in a small group because of his or her ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed a(an):

		Specific leader
		Implied leader
		Emergent leader
		Designated leader

QUESTION 20

1. Determining whether you believe a statement to be true is: 

		Perspective taking
		Selective listening
		Empathic listening
		Critical listening