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Illustrated Guide to Public Speaking
4th Edition Fraleigh
1. When delivering a speech, talent is more important than preparation.
A) True
B) False
2. Public speakers typically overplan and overpractice.
A) True
B) False
3. Cicero's classical canons of rhetoric form the basis of modern-day speech preparation.
A) True
B) False
4. In classical speech preparation, invention is the choice of language that will best express
a speaker's ideas.
A) True
B) False
5. Most speeches have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
A) True
B) False
6. When analyzing audiences, speakers should consider listeners' backgrounds.
A) True
B) False
7. A speech about water conservation in the residence halls, to combat the recent water
shortage, would not be a good idea.
A) True
, B) False
8. Most topics are too narrow for a five- or ten-minute presentation.
A) True
B) False
9. In a speech, the rhetorical purpose is the question that remains unanswered.
A) True
B) False
10. Speeches are usually designed to inform, persuade, or mark a special occasion.
A) True
B) False
11. The thesis statement reflects the overall essence of the message of a speech.
A) True
B) False
12. The main points of a speech should support the thesis statement.
A) True
B) False
13. Definitions, statistics, and narratives are all examples of main points.
A) True
B) False
14. The brainstorming process can yield a speech's supporting materials.
A) True
B) False
15. The introduction of a speech is where speakers develop the main points of their topics.
A) True
B) False
, 16. According to the principle of subordination, each subpoint must relate to the main point
it supports.
A) True
B) False
17. Speakers first establish their credibility in the bodies of their speeches.
A) True
B) False
18. The conclusion of a speech consists of a summary of main points and a clincher.
A) True
B) False
19. Transitions are particularly helpful between a speech's main points.
A) True
B) False
20. An audio recording of a bird call played during a speech is an example of diction.
A) True
B) False
21. Speakers who have mastered extemporaneous delivery are able to speak comfortably in
front of audiences without reading their notes word-for-word.
A) True
B) False
22. Slight nervousness can be beneficial when delivering a speech.
A) True
B) False
23. To reduce stress, visualization should be as general as possible.
A) True
B) False
24. In a mediated presentation, your speech will be transmitted through a mechanical or an
electronic medium.
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