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Principles of Public Speaking
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1. Which of the following is most important for a person to consider when evaluating Internet documents in preparation for a speech?
2. A method of limiting a speech topic that involves repeatedly dividing the topic into smaller parts is referred to as which of the following?
3. Which of the following should occur in the fourth stage of Monroe’s motivated sequence pattern?
4. The mental process of drawing conclusions from factual information is referred to as which of the following?
5. Which of the following is the method of selecting a speech topic that involves beginning with a broad subject and then drawing connections between associated topics using circles and lines?
6. Which of the following methods of selecting a speech topic involves the process of self-discovery and the consideration of personal interests?
7. Statements such as "state universities should admit all high school graduates" or "John Doe committed armed robbery" would be referred to as which of the following?
8. A politician who makes a campaign promise to provide police protection in schools and on the streets is using which of the following?
9. In a democratic society - which of the following is considered the ethical obligation of those who listen to public speeches?
10. Using performance visualization to reduce speech apprehension involves which of the following?
11. Bias in speech evaluation often occurs for which of the following reasons?
12. Sub-points of a speech outline should be written in which of the following ways?
13. Which mode of speech delivery is NOT recommended for most public speaking situations because it prevents audience adaptation?
14. A speaker whose conclusion generates deep emotions by evoking dramatic or sentimental images is using which of the following?
15. Speech outlines that adhere to the principle of subordination will indicate sub-points with which of the following?
16. Undeveloped examples that are usually presented in a list are referred to as which of the following?
17. Which of the following is the best method for achieving an informal style in a speech?
18. Which of the following is a statement made in the introduction that indicates the main points that will be addressed in the body of a speech?
19. Which of the following patterns of organization would be appropriate for a persuasive speech?
20. Which of the following aspects related to speech delivery most affects whether a statement sounds sincere or sarcastic?
21. All of the following are useful guidelines to consider when selecting a speech topic for a classroom presentation EXCEPT:
22. A speaker who argues for peace throughout the world is most likely using which of the following appeals?
23. Which of the following speech organization patterns is the simplest one to use?
24. According to Aristotle - what five elements are the basis of speech preparation and criticism?
25. When reasoning from specific instances - which of the following should be included to strengthen an argument?