Speech Ch. 5 Review

15 Questions | By Jcross | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 179

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English is a universal language and every student needs to be familiar with it. Based on chapter 5 review, this quiz tests your insight an understanding on the subject and chapter. All the best.

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1.

An informative speech can have many effects on listeners, but the primary effect should be their _______________.
- A.
  
  Belief that the speaker is truthful
- B.
  
  Change of opinion onthe topic
- C.
  
  Enjoyment of the message
- D.
  
  Greater knowledge of the topic
2.

Of the methods used to present information, the one that is similar to storytelling is description.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Observational details are especially well suited to being presented in _______.
- A.
  
  Dictionary definitions
- B.
  
  Narration
- C.
  
  Oral reports
- D.
  
  Sensory description
4.

Words that symbolize ideas that cannot be perceived by the senses are _______.
- A.
  
  Abstract
- B.
  
  Classified
- C.
  
  Concrete
- D.
  
  Defined
5.

A speech whose purpose is to explain how something si done is called a process speech.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

A detailed factual account based on research is called a _______.
- A.
  
  Definition
- B.
  
  Description
- C.
  
  Narration
- D.
  
  Report
7.

The speaker's first step in preparing a message is _____.
- A.
  
  Drafting an outline
- B.
  
  Limiting the topic
- C.
  
  Making observations
- D.
  
  Reading reference material
8.

Chronological order would be least useful with information about _______.
- A.
  
  A tour of the White House
- B.
  
  How to change a bicycle tire
- C.
  
  Major battles in the Civil War
- D.
  
  Sequential steps in hitting a golf ball
9.

In ________ order, ideas are arranged in their increasing order of importance.
- A.
  
  Chronological
- B.
  
  Climactic
- C.
  
  Spatial
- D.
  
  Topical
10.

An informative speech that presented the conditions that resulted in the Great Depression would likely be organized according to ______ order.
11.

If your listeners have had no experience with the topic, you should
- A.
  
  Change topics if at all possible
- B.
  
  Poll them on their willingness to listen
- C.
  
  Provide the background experience they lack
- D.
  
  Relate the topic to information they do know
12.

A speaker's use of technical language usually has the effect of ______ an unknowledgeable audience.
- A.
  
  Confusing
- B.
  
  Convincing
- C.
  
  Impressing
- D.
  
  Informing
13.

A(n) ______ uses the principle of association to help people remember information.
- A.
  
  Audiovisual aid
- B.
  
  Mnemonic device
- C.
  
  Organizational pattern
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
14.

The term that refers to the distinguishing character of the speaker is ______.
- A.
  
  Ethos (authority)
- B.
  
  Logos (logic)
- C.
  
  Pathos (emotion)
- D.
  
  Personality
15.

A critique of an informative speech should be _________
- A.
  
  Balanced in its use of positive and negative comments
- B.
  
  Focused on helping the speaker recognize the flaws in his or her presentation
- C.
  
  Oral to have maximum effect on the speaker
- D.
  
  Written to have maximum effect on the speaker