Question 1

In her speech on the process of producing television news, Julia references an opinion statement made by a professor from Arizona State University who teaches a course in broadcast journalism. What type of research information is Julia using to support her speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   statistics
B)   lay testimony
C)   expert testimony
D)   an anecdoteE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 2

According to the textbook, ethical speaking is usually characterized by all but one of the following principles. Which one does not belong?

Accepted Answer

A)   trustworthiness
B)   respectfulness
C)   enjoyment
D)   responsibilityE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements would be classified as a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   To persuade people to become organ donors
B)   To convince my audience that organ donation is important in hopes that they will consider signing up to become an organ donor and eventually save someone's life
C)   Organ donation pros and cons
D)   Organ donors are able to turn tragedy into a blessing by saving lives through their generous and selfless actions.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

If the mayor of a city were asked to deliver a speech at the grand opening of a new branch of the city's library, he or she would be delivering which type of speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   informative
B)   persuasive
C)   special-occasion
D)   topicalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Incorruptibility, the ability to avoid compromise for the sake of personal gain, is most closely associated with which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)   dignity
B)   credibility
C)   ethics
D)   integrityE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Speeches that are intended to influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of an audience are called

Accepted Answer

A)   informative.
B)   persuasive.
C)   special-occasion.
D)   impromptu.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Numerical expressions used to show trends, the size of something, or relationships between things are called

Accepted Answer

A)   testimony.
B)   comparisons.
C)   contrasts.
D)   statistics.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

As he opens his speech persuading his classmates to donate their used shoes to a charity, Jonah tells a brief story about a child who has no shoes and must walk to school barefoot. What type of information is he using to support his speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   a statistic
B)   lay testimony
C)   expert testimony
D)   an anecdoteE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A statement that conveys the central idea about your topic is a ____________ statement.

Accepted Answer

A)   general purpose
B)   specific purpose
C)   thesis
D)   topicE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

"The quantifiable social categories of groups of people" defines which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)   audience analysis
B)   demographics
C)   statistical analysis
D)   surveyingE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

As Jill begins to prepare for her informative speech, she tries to come up with topic ideas by first writing down the name of the town where she was born, Chicago, and then writing down other words she associates with it. Eventually, she has a complex web of ideas spilled across the page including tourist attractions, sports teams, famous people who live or work there, and the great fire that nearly destroyed the city. What process has she used to come up with these potential topics?

Accepted Answer

A)   brainstorming
B)   clustering
C)   topic narrowing
D)   cognitive structuringE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The process of amassing information, thinking creatively, and considering problems and solutions related to your topic is most closely associated with which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)   clustering
B)   brainstorming
C)   audience analysis
D)   cognitive restructuringE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) B

Question 13

______________ is defined as "the crime of presenting someone else's words, ideas, or intellectual property as your own-intentionally or unintentionally."

Accepted Answer

A)   Intellectual theft
B)   Cheating
C)   Plagiarism
D)   SlanderE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Google Scholar would best be categorized as what kind of research tool?

Accepted Answer

A)   research search engine
B)   database
C)   search engine
D)   library gatewayE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Dan used a Web-based service to ask a large group of people a set of questions related to his topic to find out what others thought about the subject. We would say that Dan was using a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   interview.
B)   meta-search.
C)   survey.
D)   quiz.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Presenting an audience with opposing views so that they are able to make an informed decision is most closely related to which principle of ethical speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)   trustworthiness
B)   respectfulness
C)   responsibility
D)   fairnessAnswer KeyE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is a specific purpose statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   To inform about neon tetras
B)   To inform
C)   To have my audience know how to set up an aquarium and care for neon tetras
D)   Neon tetras are inexpensive and are easy to care for, making them an ideal pet for college students.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D) C

Exam 12: B: Preparing and Researching Presentations

In her speech on the process of producing television news, Julia references an opinion statement made by a professor from Arizona State University who teaches a course in broadcast journalism. What type of research information is Julia using to support her speech?

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According to the textbook, ethical speaking is usually characterized by all but one of the following principles. Which one does not belong?

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Which of the following statements would be classified as a thesis statement?

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If the mayor of a city were asked to deliver a speech at the grand opening of a new branch of the city's library, he or she would be delivering which type of speech?

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Incorruptibility, the ability to avoid compromise for the sake of personal gain, is most closely associated with which of the following terms?

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Speeches that are intended to influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of an audience are called

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Numerical expressions used to show trends, the size of something, or relationships between things are called

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As he opens his speech persuading his classmates to donate their used shoes to a charity, Jonah tells a brief story about a child who has no shoes and must walk to school barefoot. What type of information is he using to support his speech?

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A statement that conveys the central idea about your topic is a ____________ statement.

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"The quantifiable social categories of groups of people" defines which of the following terms?

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The process of amassing information, thinking creatively, and considering problems and solutions related to your topic is most closely associated with which of the following terms?

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______________ is defined as "the crime of presenting someone else's words, ideas, or intellectual property as your own-intentionally or unintentionally."

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Google Scholar would best be categorized as what kind of research tool?

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Dan used a Web-based service to ask a large group of people a set of questions related to his topic to find out what others thought about the subject. We would say that Dan was using a(n)

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Presenting an audience with opposing views so that they are able to make an informed decision is most closely related to which principle of ethical speaking?

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Which of the following is a specific purpose statement?

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Exam 12: B: Preparing and Researching Presentations

In her speech on the process of producing television news, Julia references an opinion statement made by a professor from Arizona State University who teaches a course in broadcast journalism. What type of research information is Julia using to support her speech?

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According to the textbook, ethical speaking is usually characterized by all but one of the following principles. Which one does not belong?

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Which of the following statements would be classified as a thesis statement?

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If the mayor of a city were asked to deliver a speech at the grand opening of a new branch of the city's library, he or she would be delivering which type of speech?

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Incorruptibility, the ability to avoid compromise for the sake of personal gain, is most closely associated with which of the following terms?

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Speeches that are intended to influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of an audience are called

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Numerical expressions used to show trends, the size of something, or relationships between things are called

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As he opens his speech persuading his classmates to donate their used shoes to a charity, Jonah tells a brief story about a child who has no shoes and must walk to school barefoot. What type of information is he using to support his speech?

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A statement that conveys the central idea about your topic is a ____________ statement.

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"The quantifiable social categories of groups of people" defines which of the following terms?

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The process of amassing information, thinking creatively, and considering problems and solutions related to your topic is most closely associated with which of the following terms?

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______________ is defined as "the crime of presenting someone else's words, ideas, or intellectual property as your own-intentionally or unintentionally."

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Google Scholar would best be categorized as what kind of research tool?

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Dan used a Web-based service to ask a large group of people a set of questions related to his topic to find out what others thought about the subject. We would say that Dan was using a(n)

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Presenting an audience with opposing views so that they are able to make an informed decision is most closely related to which principle of ethical speaking?

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Which of the following is a specific purpose statement?

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