CST 100 Principles Of Public Speaking Test #2 Chapters 26, 28, 29
Hello Class, Answer the following multiple choice and true/false questions that pertain to speaker credibility, persuasive speaking, and developing arguments. There are 75 questions worth 1. 33 each. You have 120 minutes to complete the test. Thank you for your participation. Please let me know if you have any questions. S. Goodwin
- 1.Credibility is also known as
- A.
Ethos.
- B.
Credos.
- C.
Pathos.
- D.
Logos.
- 2.If the audience believes that you are knowledgeable, have carefully thought about the topic, and are prepared, it will find you to be which of the following?
- A.
Conversational
- B.
Competent
- C.
Ethical
- D.
Courteous
- 3.Personal pronouns, such as I, me, and ours, comprise what type of language?
- A.
You-language
- B.
Audience-centered language
- C.
I-language
- D.
Ethical language
- 4.Speakers who are naturally dynamic and have personal charm are thought to have what characteristic?
- A.
Charisma
- B.
Ethics
- C.
Culture
- D.
Experience
- 5.How can a speaker’s credibility be increased?
- A.
Avoiding I-language
- B.
Presenting the speech in a sarcastic tone
- C.
Maintaining eye contact
- D.
Speaking in formal language patterns
- 6.What should you do when mentioning your credentials?
- A.
Give excessive details
- B.
Use an objective vocal tone
- C.
Avoid showing confidence
- D.
Spend a lot of time listing your education and training.
- 7.How can you manage your credibility before a presentation?
- A.
By having your speaking notes and visuals prepared
- B.
By putting on large, shiny jewelry
- C.
By using negative self-talk
- D.
By declining to proofread printed speaker biographies
- 8.How can you create a negative image?
- A.
Using I-language
- B.
Wearing revealing clothing
- C.
Speaking conversationally
- D.
Being enthusiastic
- 9.When you are being introduced as a speaker, you should do which of the following?
- A.
Assume that the person interviewing you has your credentials
- B.
Avoid looking at the person as he introduces you
- C.
Thank the introducer
- D.
Give the presenter a vague idea about your topic
- 10.Credibility needs to be built at which time in the speech?
- A.
At the beginning of the speech
- B.
In the middle of the speech
- C.
At the end of the speech
- D.
Throughout the speech
- 11.Cite personal connections to gain credibility
- A.
When they are truthful and relevant.
- B.
To drop names and brag.
- C.
Only during special-occasion speeches.
- D.
Never.
- 12.Maintaining eye contact
- A.
Is unexpected in the United States.
- B.
Conveys dishonesty.
- C.
Communicates confidence.
- D.
Is unnecessary to maintaining credibility.
- 13.Expertise on a topic develops from what?
- A.
Personal connections
- B.
Age
- C.
Dynamism
- D.
Knowledge, training, and experience
- 14.You can establish credibility during a presentation by doing what?
- A.
Mention if you forgot to cite something
- B.
Double-check your speaking notes while being introduced
- C.
List your credentials
- D.
Apologize if you have a cold
- 15.Speaker credibility is defined as which of the following?
- A.
The art of focusing on speaking with competence, style, and grace.
- B.
Using words that catch the audience by surprise.
- C.
Minimizing the information-processing demands on the listeners.
- D.
The way your character influences the listeners’ willingness to accept your ideas.
- 16.The audience determines a speaker’s credibility.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.People make snap judgments about others within three to six seconds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.Across all cultures, speakers gain credibility in the same manner.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.Speakers need to think about credibility only during the presentation.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.To establish credibility, the speaker should speak conversationally.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.Persuasive speeches often achieve radical shifts in the audience’s perception.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.You must support your assertions or claims with evidence.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.Ethos refers to appeals to the audience’s emotions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.A persuasive speech based on an assertion of fact argues how things should or should not happen.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 25.Electronic eloquence says that people evaluate the potential costs and benefits of taking a particular action.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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