Public Speaking Test Quiz 1

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Ch. 10 Getting the audiences attention is a vital part of a good speech
- True
- False

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Public Speaking Test Quiz 1 assesses key concepts in communication, including intrapersonal communication, ethical considerations, and audience needs. It evaluates understanding of communication elements, ethics in speaking and listening, and effective speech preparation.

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Ch. 9 The chief goal of speech organization is to assist your listeners in understanding and retaining your information.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Page 170 in summary section of the chapter.

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Ch. 6 Fill in the blank Determine your general purpose; to inform, to persuade, or to _________

Correct Answer
Entertain

Explanation
page 105

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Ch.2 Ethics refers to fundamental questions of right and wrong in thought and behavior.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Page 19

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Ch. 6 Word your thesis statement in one sentence.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Page 107

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Ch.1 Fill in the blank Communication involves seven Key elements; The speaker, The message, The listenser, ______ , The channel, the environment, and noise.

Correct Answer
Feedback
feedback

Explanation
Pages 9-12

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Ch. 9 Each main point you develop needs to be connected by a what?

Correct Answer
Transition
Transitions

Explanation
Page 166

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Ch. 1 What is Intrapersonal communication?
- Communication with one other person
- Communication with yourself
- Communication with an audience
- Communication with a group too large to be gathered
Correct Answer

A. Communication with yourself

Explanation

Page 7

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Ch. 11 Are the following all correct ways of formatting an outline
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Page 204

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Ch.3 Stage fright is a condition you should try to totally eliminate.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Page 37
Stage fright should be controlled rather then eliminated.

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Ch. 2 Both speakers and listeners need to be aware of What?

Correct Answer
Plagiarism
plagiarism

Explanation
Pages 26-27 and on page 31 in summary questions.

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Ch. 5 Before a speech, a speaker should consider audience
- On how much they love the class
- Needs
- Psychographics
- Attention span
- Demographics
Correct Answer(s)

A. Needs
A. Psychographics
A. Demographics

Explanation

Page 82-86

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Public Speaking Test Quiz 1

Ch. 10 Getting the audiences attention is a vital part of a good speech

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Ch. 9 The chief goal of speech organization is to assist your listeners in understanding and retaining your information.

Ch. 6 Fill in the blank Determine your general purpose; to inform, to persuade, or to _________

Ch.2 Ethics refers to fundamental questions of right and wrong in thought and behavior.

Ch. 6 Word your thesis statement in one sentence.

Ch.1 Fill in the blank Communication involves seven Key elements; The speaker, The message, The listenser, ______ , The channel, the environment, and noise.

Ch. 9 Each main point you develop needs to be connected by a what?

Ch. 1 What is Intrapersonal communication?

Ch. 11 Are the following all correct ways of formatting an outline

Ch.3 Stage fright is a condition you should try to totally eliminate.

Ch. 2 Both speakers and listeners need to be aware of What?

Ch. 5 Before a speech, a speaker should consider audience