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Responsibility, 4th Edition William Keith
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Chapter 01: Public Speaking
Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication have on public speaking today
1. Throughout human history, speech has been a powerful force only when it is used for good purposes.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct True: No; speech can be powerful regardless of the purposes for
which it is used.
Incorrect False: Correct; speech can be powerful regardless of the purposes
for which it is used.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.2 - Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication
have on public speaking today.
Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill
2. The speaking skills you develop in the classroom will make little difference in your everyday life.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct False: Correct; speaking skills will help you in your professional,
civic, and personal life.
Incorrect True: No; speaking skills will help you in your professional, civic,
and personal life.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill.
Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication have on public speaking today
3. The Greek term rhetoric refers to the study of:
a. how language, argument, and narrative can persuade an audience
b. how democracies function in society
c. discourse that is empty, insincere, and pompous
d. one-on-one conversations
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct; rhetoric is the study of how language, argument, and
narrative can persuade an audience.
b. Incorrect; though it is a useful tool for democracy, rhetoric more
generally refers to the study of how language, argument, and
narrative can persuade an audience.
c. Incorrect; despite its modern negative connotations, rhetoric is
the study of how language, argument, and narrative can
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persuade an audience.
d. Incorrect; rhetoric is the study of how language, argument, and
narrative can persuade an audience, which is often more than
one person.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.2 - Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication
have on public speaking today.
Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill
4. Speeches in various situations, from politics to the workplace or community, require you to:
a. Plan what to say and how to deliver your message
b. Speak for as long as possible
c. Persuade your audience
d. all of these choices
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; all forms of speaking require you to consider both what
to say and how to say it.
b. Incorrect; all forms of speaking require you to consider both what
to say and how to say it.
c. Correct; all forms of speaking require you to consider both what
to say and how to say it.
d. Incorrect; all forms of speaking require you to consider both what
to say and how to say it.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
5. In a democracy, diverse elected representatives ___________, often through speeches, to solve
problems through laws and policies.
a. argue
b. disagree
c. campaign
d. deliberate
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; arguing about problems does not lead to effective
solutions. Instead, representatives must deliberate.
b. Incorrect; simply disagreeing about problems does not lead to
effective solutions. Instead, representatives must deliberate.
c. Incorrect; campaigning is the process of gathering support
around an issue, including an election. To solve problems
together, representatives must deliberate.
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d. Correct; deliberation is a process of working collaboratively, often
through speaking, to solve a problem.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
6. Which of the following is true of taking a deliberative stance toward an issue?
a. It is only used by elected officials.
b. It involves the choice to work collaboratively with someone else to solve a problem.
c. It does not center relationships among people.
d. It focuses on your own knowledge, values, and interests.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; a deliberative stance can be taken by anyone working
to solve a problem.
b. Correct; a deliberative stance entails collaborative work to solve
a problem.
c. Incorrect; a deliberative stance does center relationships among
people.
d. Incorrect; a deliberative stance incorporates the knowledge,
values, and interests of others as well.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
7. When a decision or policy is being decided upon, the people who have something to lose or gain as the
result are called the __________.
a. deliberators
b. stakeholders
c. representatives
d. audience
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; those who deliberate work together to make decisions.
Stakeholders are those who have something to lose or gain from
a policy or decision.
b. Correct; stakeholders have something to lose or gain from a
policy or decision.
c. Incorrect; representative make policy decisions. Stakeholders are
those who have something to lose or gain from a policy or
decision.
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d. Incorrect; the audience listens to a message. Stakeholders are
those who have something to lose or gain from a policy or
decision.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
8. In a deliberative conversation, the arguments presented must be:
a. adapted to the audience
b. universally applicable
c. presented using visual aids
d. organized chronologically
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct; arguments must be adapted to audiences.
b. Incorrect; arguments are not universally applicable. Instead, they
must be adapted to an audience.
c. Incorrect; visual aids are not a requirement for presenting an
argument.
d. Incorrect; arguments may be organized chronologically or in
other ways.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication have on public speaking today
9. Rhetoric, the art of speaking, requires:
a. a speaker
b. a listener
c. a means of sharing facts, ideas, reasoning, and information
d. all these choices
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; rhetoric also requires an audience and a means of
communication.
b. Incorrect; rhetoric also requires a speaker and a means of
communication.
c. Incorrect; rhetoric also requires a speaker and an audience.
d. Correct; rhetoric requires a speaker, an audience, and
communication of facts, ideas, reasoning, and information.
POINTS: 1
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.2 - Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication
have on public speaking today.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
10. In order to express your thoughts effectively to a particular audience, you need to:
a. know something about your audience
b. speak forcefully and with authority
c. use complex vocabulary to show your intelligence
d. all these choices
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct; you should know something about your audience in
order to effectively communicate your ideas to them.
b. Incorrect; this manner of speaking may or may not be appropriate
for a particular audience and/or context.
c. Incorrect; effective communication does not necessarily involve
complex vocabulary.
d. Incorrect; you should know something about your audience in
order to effectively communicate your ideas to them.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
11. Adjusting a topic, arguments, and presentation to fit a particular audience is known as:
a. deliberation
b. rhetoric
c. framing
d. adaptation
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; deliberation is working and communicating with others
to solve a problem.
b. Incorrect; rhetoric is the art of speaking.
c. Incorrect; framing is the contextualization of an argument.
d. Correct; adaptation involves adjusting your communication to
best suit your audience.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
12. The preparation that goes into deciding what you will say during your speech is:
a. critical to the success of your speech
b. less important than your performance
c. not related to what you know about your audience
d. something that takes very little time
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct; preparation is essential for a successful speech.
b. Incorrect; preparation is essential for a successful speech.
c. Incorrect; adapting your speech to your audience is a critical part
of preparation.
d. Incorrect; you should dedicate plenty of time to preparing an
effective speech.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
13. When you’re giving your audience information, if you know what you’re talking about you can
assume the audience will automatically understand you.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct False: Correct; the audience may or may not have the same
expertise as you on the topic you’re speaking about.
Incorrect True: Incorrect; the audience may or may not have the same
expertise as you on the topic you’re speaking about.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
14. In the preparation phase of speech creation, which of the following is true?
a. Your personal goals and your goals for your audience will always be the same.
b. Your goals for your audience will never be the same.
c. Your personal goals and your goals for your audience may or may not be the same.
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d. You do not need to have goals for your audience.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; these goals may or may not be closely related.
b. Incorrect; these goals may be similar or different.
c. Correct; you need to consider both of these goals in planning your speech.
d. Incorrect; you should consider both your personal goals and your goals for your
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful commun
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
15. Since there’s an enormous variety of sources available to choose from (including interviews, news
stories, pamphlets, journal articles, web pages, Wikipedia, books, and more), it’s not necessary to choose
your sources carefully.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct False: Correct; because there is so much information available,
you must be careful to choose from reliable sources.
Incorrect True: Incorrect; because there is so much information available,
you must be careful to choose from reliable sources.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
16. The frame of your speech, which gives the context of relevance to your audience for the information
or arguments you’re presenting, should be included in your:
a. speech introduction
b. speech conclusion
c. speech introduction and conclusion
d. none of these choices
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; framing should be considered in both the introduction
and conclusion of your speech.
b. Incorrect; framing should be considered in both the introduction
and conclusion of your speech.
c. Correct, framing should be considered in both the introduction
and conclusion of your speech.
d. Incorrect; framing should be considered in both the introduction
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and conclusion of your speech.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
17. If you use too many images, props, or slides in your speech presentation, your audience may feel
either overwhelmed or distracted from what you are trying to say.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct True: Correct; too many visuals can distract from what you say in
your speech.
Incorrect False: No; too many visuals can distract from what you say in your
speech.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill
18. Which speech, when delivered effectively, can make a difference in your life?
a. the speech you give when you pitch an important business idea
b. the speech you give to convince others to vote for a law that affects your everyday life
c. the speech you give when you pitch an important business idea and the speech you give that
convinces others to vote for a law that affects your everyday life
d. all these choices.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; your speaking skills could greatly affect your life in any
of these three situations.
b. Incorrect; your speaking skills could greatly affect your life in any
of these three situations.
c. Incorrect; your speaking skills could greatly affect your life in any
of these three situations.
d. Correct; your speaking skills could greatly affect your life in any
of these three situations.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill.
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Responsibility, 4th Edition William Keith
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many
new editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
Our email:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Public Speaking
Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication have on public speaking today
1. Throughout human history, speech has been a powerful force only when it is used for good purposes.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct True: No; speech can be powerful regardless of the purposes for
which it is used.
Incorrect False: Correct; speech can be powerful regardless of the purposes
for which it is used.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.2 - Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication
have on public speaking today.
Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill
2. The speaking skills you develop in the classroom will make little difference in your everyday life.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct False: Correct; speaking skills will help you in your professional,
civic, and personal life.
Incorrect True: No; speaking skills will help you in your professional, civic,
and personal life.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill.
Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication have on public speaking today
3. The Greek term rhetoric refers to the study of:
a. how language, argument, and narrative can persuade an audience
b. how democracies function in society
c. discourse that is empty, insincere, and pompous
d. one-on-one conversations
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct; rhetoric is the study of how language, argument, and
narrative can persuade an audience.
b. Incorrect; though it is a useful tool for democracy, rhetoric more
generally refers to the study of how language, argument, and
narrative can persuade an audience.
c. Incorrect; despite its modern negative connotations, rhetoric is
the study of how language, argument, and narrative can
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persuade an audience.
d. Incorrect; rhetoric is the study of how language, argument, and
narrative can persuade an audience, which is often more than
one person.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.2 - Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication
have on public speaking today.
Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill
4. Speeches in various situations, from politics to the workplace or community, require you to:
a. Plan what to say and how to deliver your message
b. Speak for as long as possible
c. Persuade your audience
d. all of these choices
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; all forms of speaking require you to consider both what
to say and how to say it.
b. Incorrect; all forms of speaking require you to consider both what
to say and how to say it.
c. Correct; all forms of speaking require you to consider both what
to say and how to say it.
d. Incorrect; all forms of speaking require you to consider both what
to say and how to say it.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
5. In a democracy, diverse elected representatives ___________, often through speeches, to solve
problems through laws and policies.
a. argue
b. disagree
c. campaign
d. deliberate
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; arguing about problems does not lead to effective
solutions. Instead, representatives must deliberate.
b. Incorrect; simply disagreeing about problems does not lead to
effective solutions. Instead, representatives must deliberate.
c. Incorrect; campaigning is the process of gathering support
around an issue, including an election. To solve problems
together, representatives must deliberate.
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d. Correct; deliberation is a process of working collaboratively, often
through speaking, to solve a problem.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
6. Which of the following is true of taking a deliberative stance toward an issue?
a. It is only used by elected officials.
b. It involves the choice to work collaboratively with someone else to solve a problem.
c. It does not center relationships among people.
d. It focuses on your own knowledge, values, and interests.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; a deliberative stance can be taken by anyone working
to solve a problem.
b. Correct; a deliberative stance entails collaborative work to solve
a problem.
c. Incorrect; a deliberative stance does center relationships among
people.
d. Incorrect; a deliberative stance incorporates the knowledge,
values, and interests of others as well.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
7. When a decision or policy is being decided upon, the people who have something to lose or gain as the
result are called the __________.
a. deliberators
b. stakeholders
c. representatives
d. audience
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; those who deliberate work together to make decisions.
Stakeholders are those who have something to lose or gain from
a policy or decision.
b. Correct; stakeholders have something to lose or gain from a
policy or decision.
c. Incorrect; representative make policy decisions. Stakeholders are
those who have something to lose or gain from a policy or
decision.
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d. Incorrect; the audience listens to a message. Stakeholders are
those who have something to lose or gain from a policy or
decision.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
8. In a deliberative conversation, the arguments presented must be:
a. adapted to the audience
b. universally applicable
c. presented using visual aids
d. organized chronologically
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct; arguments must be adapted to audiences.
b. Incorrect; arguments are not universally applicable. Instead, they
must be adapted to an audience.
c. Incorrect; visual aids are not a requirement for presenting an
argument.
d. Incorrect; arguments may be organized chronologically or in
other ways.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication have on public speaking today
9. Rhetoric, the art of speaking, requires:
a. a speaker
b. a listener
c. a means of sharing facts, ideas, reasoning, and information
d. all these choices
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; rhetoric also requires an audience and a means of
communication.
b. Incorrect; rhetoric also requires a speaker and a means of
communication.
c. Incorrect; rhetoric also requires a speaker and an audience.
d. Correct; rhetoric requires a speaker, an audience, and
communication of facts, ideas, reasoning, and information.
POINTS: 1
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.2 - Identify the influences that earlier forms of communication
have on public speaking today.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
10. In order to express your thoughts effectively to a particular audience, you need to:
a. know something about your audience
b. speak forcefully and with authority
c. use complex vocabulary to show your intelligence
d. all these choices
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct; you should know something about your audience in
order to effectively communicate your ideas to them.
b. Incorrect; this manner of speaking may or may not be appropriate
for a particular audience and/or context.
c. Incorrect; effective communication does not necessarily involve
complex vocabulary.
d. Incorrect; you should know something about your audience in
order to effectively communicate your ideas to them.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
11. Adjusting a topic, arguments, and presentation to fit a particular audience is known as:
a. deliberation
b. rhetoric
c. framing
d. adaptation
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; deliberation is working and communicating with others
to solve a problem.
b. Incorrect; rhetoric is the art of speaking.
c. Incorrect; framing is the contextualization of an argument.
d. Correct; adaptation involves adjusting your communication to
best suit your audience.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
12. The preparation that goes into deciding what you will say during your speech is:
a. critical to the success of your speech
b. less important than your performance
c. not related to what you know about your audience
d. something that takes very little time
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct; preparation is essential for a successful speech.
b. Incorrect; preparation is essential for a successful speech.
c. Incorrect; adapting your speech to your audience is a critical part
of preparation.
d. Incorrect; you should dedicate plenty of time to preparing an
effective speech.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
13. When you’re giving your audience information, if you know what you’re talking about you can
assume the audience will automatically understand you.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct False: Correct; the audience may or may not have the same
expertise as you on the topic you’re speaking about.
Incorrect True: Incorrect; the audience may or may not have the same
expertise as you on the topic you’re speaking about.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
14. In the preparation phase of speech creation, which of the following is true?
a. Your personal goals and your goals for your audience will always be the same.
b. Your goals for your audience will never be the same.
c. Your personal goals and your goals for your audience may or may not be the same.
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d. You do not need to have goals for your audience.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; these goals may or may not be closely related.
b. Incorrect; these goals may be similar or different.
c. Correct; you need to consider both of these goals in planning your speech.
d. Incorrect; you should consider both your personal goals and your goals for your
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful commun
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
15. Since there’s an enormous variety of sources available to choose from (including interviews, news
stories, pamphlets, journal articles, web pages, Wikipedia, books, and more), it’s not necessary to choose
your sources carefully.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct False: Correct; because there is so much information available,
you must be careful to choose from reliable sources.
Incorrect True: Incorrect; because there is so much information available,
you must be careful to choose from reliable sources.
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: TF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a powerful communication tool
16. The frame of your speech, which gives the context of relevance to your audience for the information
or arguments you’re presenting, should be included in your:
a. speech introduction
b. speech conclusion
c. speech introduction and conclusion
d. none of these choices
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; framing should be considered in both the introduction
and conclusion of your speech.
b. Incorrect; framing should be considered in both the introduction
and conclusion of your speech.
c. Correct, framing should be considered in both the introduction
and conclusion of your speech.
d. Incorrect; framing should be considered in both the introduction
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and conclusion of your speech.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.4 - Explain the ways in which public speaking can be a
powerful communication tool.
Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect individuals
17. If you use too many images, props, or slides in your speech presentation, your audience may feel
either overwhelmed or distracted from what you are trying to say.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct True: Correct; too many visuals can distract from what you say in
your speech.
Incorrect False: No; too many visuals can distract from what you say in your
speech.
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.2.3 - Describe the ways in which public speaking can affect
individuals.
Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill
18. Which speech, when delivered effectively, can make a difference in your life?
a. the speech you give when you pitch an important business idea
b. the speech you give to convince others to vote for a law that affects your everyday life
c. the speech you give when you pitch an important business idea and the speech you give that
convinces others to vote for a law that affects your everyday life
d. all these choices.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect; your speaking skills could greatly affect your life in any
of these three situations.
b. Incorrect; your speaking skills could greatly affect your life in any
of these three situations.
c. Incorrect; your speaking skills could greatly affect your life in any
of these three situations.
d. Correct; your speaking skills could greatly affect your life in any
of these three situations.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: MC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill.
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