COM 101 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
What might be wrong with this proposition for a speech in your class? "People in their
twenties should opt out of the Social Security system and re-invest those funds in the
stock market to protect themselves against the breakdown of the Social Security
system." - Answer- It's too extreme in what it is asking
Which is true about attention as a psychological principle? - Answer- What we pay
attention to is affected by past training or educational experiences.
Which of the following types of supporting materials work for "proof" as opposed to
clarifying? - Answer- Expert testimony
The factor of attention "proximity" relates to which of the following? - Answer- Your
audience sits close together and is not far from you as the speaker.
What is the main idea in this list: low numbers of vaccinations, obesity, lack of
information on sexual transmitted infections, low birth weights in newborns. - Answer-
Public health issues for teenagers
Which is an example of an expert that you would want to use in a speech? - Answer- A
person about whom you could give credentials and background in the field under
discussion
Which is not a factor of attention? - Answer- Visual aids
In this list of numbers, what is the median? 97, 96, 95, 93, 93, 90, 87, 86, 84, 78, 75, 74,
70, 68, 65. - Answer- 86
This definition: "Diabetes is a disease affecting the endocrine system" is an example of -
Answer- Classification and differentiation
How can movement/activity be applied as a factor of attention in a speech? - Answer-
Use transitions to keep the sense of movement in the speech.
, Which of the following is a good use of statistical material in a speech? - Answer-
Comparing large numbers to more recognizable concepts, like the national debt to the
distance to the moon.
"Be thankful, be gracious, be short" is good advice for a - Answer- Speech of
acceptance
The time that you probably will not spend on research for a special occasion speech
should be spent on - Answer- Language
A major difference between a typical persuasion speech and a motivational speech is
the - Answer- motivational speech depends mainly on emotional arousal
What should a presentation speech include? - Answer- Two of these
During which type of speech would this statement make sense? "There were many
talented people in our organization who were considered for this honor, and I want
every one of them to know that they have been an inspiration to me as a coworker." -
Answer- Speech of dedication
Where would you be likely to hear a eulogy - Answer- Memorial service
Where would you not be likely to hear a toast - Answer- Convention presentation
You will probably need to do research for this special occasion speech type. - Answer-
All of these
Which best defines a special occasion speech? - Answer- a speech designed to
address and engage the context and audience's emotions at a specific event
In a speech of introduction you should be sure to explain - Answer- why the speaker is
qualified, why the audience should listen or care about topic, and the topic/title of the
speech
One rhetorical device used by speakers is euphemism. Which one is an example of
euphemism - Answer- The combatants were victims of friendly fire
"We will fight them on the beaches; we will fight them on the seas" is an example of -
Answer- Anaphora
Which of these is a common error in conclusions? - Answer- All of these are common
errors
The relationship or connection a speaker makes with the audience is? - Answer-
Rapport
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
What might be wrong with this proposition for a speech in your class? "People in their
twenties should opt out of the Social Security system and re-invest those funds in the
stock market to protect themselves against the breakdown of the Social Security
system." - Answer- It's too extreme in what it is asking
Which is true about attention as a psychological principle? - Answer- What we pay
attention to is affected by past training or educational experiences.
Which of the following types of supporting materials work for "proof" as opposed to
clarifying? - Answer- Expert testimony
The factor of attention "proximity" relates to which of the following? - Answer- Your
audience sits close together and is not far from you as the speaker.
What is the main idea in this list: low numbers of vaccinations, obesity, lack of
information on sexual transmitted infections, low birth weights in newborns. - Answer-
Public health issues for teenagers
Which is an example of an expert that you would want to use in a speech? - Answer- A
person about whom you could give credentials and background in the field under
discussion
Which is not a factor of attention? - Answer- Visual aids
In this list of numbers, what is the median? 97, 96, 95, 93, 93, 90, 87, 86, 84, 78, 75, 74,
70, 68, 65. - Answer- 86
This definition: "Diabetes is a disease affecting the endocrine system" is an example of -
Answer- Classification and differentiation
How can movement/activity be applied as a factor of attention in a speech? - Answer-
Use transitions to keep the sense of movement in the speech.
, Which of the following is a good use of statistical material in a speech? - Answer-
Comparing large numbers to more recognizable concepts, like the national debt to the
distance to the moon.
"Be thankful, be gracious, be short" is good advice for a - Answer- Speech of
acceptance
The time that you probably will not spend on research for a special occasion speech
should be spent on - Answer- Language
A major difference between a typical persuasion speech and a motivational speech is
the - Answer- motivational speech depends mainly on emotional arousal
What should a presentation speech include? - Answer- Two of these
During which type of speech would this statement make sense? "There were many
talented people in our organization who were considered for this honor, and I want
every one of them to know that they have been an inspiration to me as a coworker." -
Answer- Speech of dedication
Where would you be likely to hear a eulogy - Answer- Memorial service
Where would you not be likely to hear a toast - Answer- Convention presentation
You will probably need to do research for this special occasion speech type. - Answer-
All of these
Which best defines a special occasion speech? - Answer- a speech designed to
address and engage the context and audience's emotions at a specific event
In a speech of introduction you should be sure to explain - Answer- why the speaker is
qualified, why the audience should listen or care about topic, and the topic/title of the
speech
One rhetorical device used by speakers is euphemism. Which one is an example of
euphemism - Answer- The combatants were victims of friendly fire
"We will fight them on the beaches; we will fight them on the seas" is an example of -
Answer- Anaphora
Which of these is a common error in conclusions? - Answer- All of these are common
errors
The relationship or connection a speaker makes with the audience is? - Answer-
Rapport
