Joe was born in 1984. Which of the following characteristics would NOT apply to Joe based
upon the generational trends outlined in the text? - (ANSWER)He is very political
A speech on the importance of a having a fire escape plan for the home evokes which need? -
(ANSWER)Safety
For beginning public speakers, the most important benefit of public speaking is likely -
(ANSWER)the self-esteem benefit.
The belief that your group or culture is better than all others is called -
(ANSWER)ethnocentrism.
It is best to view communication as a(n) __________ process. - (ANSWER)Transactional
Adapting to your audience and the situation should begin - (ANSWER)immediately after you
receive a public speaking assignment or engagement.
"I love classic rock!" This is an example of a(n) - (ANSWER)Attitude
What advice does the text offer to public speakers who feel the need to take a risky stance in
their speech? - (ANSWER)Be willing to stand by your words and actions, in both the short-term
and the long-term.
Audience demographics can also be called - (ANSWER)Personal traits
The needs and motivations of your audience are called _________ traits. -
(ANSWER)Psychological
, Which of the following is NOT a cultural characteristic of the United States? - (ANSWER)It is a
long-term culture.
The ___________ is the person who initiates and is responsible for most of the message. -
(ANSWER)Speaker
An audience's _________ is made up of values, attitudes, and beliefs - (ANSWER)Identity
The term __________ refers to the overlap between the identities and life experiences of the
speaker and audience. - (ANSWER)Common ground
"It is the responsibility of humans to take care of the planet." This is an example of a -
(ANSWER)Belief
Keith took great care in organizing his speech and choosing the best evidence to support his main
points. This is an example of a concern for - (ANSWER)Logos
Susannah didn't pay attention to Madison's speech because she assumed it didn't relate to her.
This is an example of - (ANSWER)Egocentrism.
Tanner is on academic probation and must avoid any form of plagiarism, or else he will get
kicked out of school. In order to avoid plagiarism, Tanner should follow all of the following
guidelines EXCEPT - (ANSWER)utilize one primary source.
Kit is giving a speech on animal rights and hopes to change the attitudes, beliefs, values, and
actions of her audience on this issue. The general purpose of Kit's speech is to -
(ANSWER)Persuade
In the following specific purpose, "To inform my speech class about the steps in making a
container water garden," "to inform" is called the - (ANSWER)General purpose
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