Test Bank for Public Speaking, 12th Edition by Steven A. Beebe
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CMP - Communication Management Professional
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Test Bank for Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach, 12th edition 12e by Steven A. Beebe, Susan J. Beebe. Full Chapters test bank are included - Chapter 1 to 16
Speaking with Confidence
Presenting Your First Speech
Speaking Freely and Ethically
Listening to Speeches
Analyzing Your A...
Public Speaking An Audience-Centered Approach, 12E Steven A. Beebe
CHAPTER 1 Speaking with Confidence
Multiple Choice Questions
1. __________ is the process of presenting a spoken message to an audience.
a. Conversation
b. Argumentation
c. Audience engagement
d. Public speaking
Answer: D
Learning Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast public speaking and conversation.
Topic: What Is Public Speaking?
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
2. One way public speaking and conversation are similar is that both __________.
a. are formal and rehearsed
b. are planned in advance
c. require focusing and verbalizing your thoughts
d. involve very clearly defined roles
Answer: C
Learning Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast public speaking and conversation.
Topic: What Is Public Speaking?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
3. One way public speaking and conversation are different from one another is that public
speaking __________.
a. requires more preparation
b. appears less formal
c. includes no listener interaction
d. involves less clearly defined roles for speaker and audience
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast public speaking and conversation.
Topic: What Is Public Speaking?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
4. In his speech to business leaders about volunteering for the American Red Cross, Ali
used a lot of slang, sat and leaned on the table in front of the room, and was dressed very
casually. Which statement best describes this speaking situation?
a. Ali adapted to his audience by making his speech more informal.
b. Ali violated the audience’s space by leaning on the table in front of the room.
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c. Ali ignored the rule that public speaking is more formal than conversation.
d. Ali delivered his speech in the best possible manner.
Answer: C
Learning Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast public speaking and conversation.
Topic: What Is Public Speaking?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
5. During the middle of Logan’s presentation to the city council, an audience member
stood up and asked a question, to everyone’s surprise. According to your text, in this case
the audience member __________.
a. behaved very acceptably and in a common role
b. took over the role of the speaker
c. violated the listener’s typical role
d. acted very informally, which is what speakers appreciate
Answer: C
Learning Objective: 1.1 Compare and contrast public speaking and conversation.
Topic: What Is Public Speaking?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
6. Having the resources, information, and attitudes that lead to take action to achieve a
desired goal is called __________.
a. an action plan
b. empowerment
c. self-confidence
d. organization
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1.2 Explain why it is important to study public speaking.
Topic: Empowerment
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
7. Former presidential speechwriter James Humes labels public speaking the language of
__________, due to its role in advancing social movements.
a. transformation
b. leadership
c. history
d. equality
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1.2 Explain why it is important to study public speaking.
Topic: Empowerment
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