Test Bank — Public Speaking: The Evolving Art, 5th Edition — Stephanie J. Coopman & James Lull — ISBN 9780357656754

Public Speaking: The
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Evolving Art – 5th Edition
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TEST BANK
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Stephanie J. Coopman


James Lull
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors

and Students
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Public Speaking: The Evolving Art – 5th Edition
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Stephanie J. Coopman & James Lull
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Part I: Getting Started

1. The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
2. Building Your Confidence
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3. Listening

Part II: Developing and Researching Your Speech
4. Developing Your Purpose and Topic
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5. Adapting to Your Audience
6. Researching Your Topic
7. Supporting Your Ideas
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8. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech
9. Beginning and Ending Your Speech

Part III: Presenting Yourself and Your Ideas
10. Using Language Effectively
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11. Integrating Presentation Media
12. Delivering Your Speech

Part IV: Speaking Situations
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13. Informative Speaking
14. Persuasive Speaking
15. Understanding Argument
16. Distance Speaking and Media Appearances
17. Special Occasion and Group Presentations
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, Test Bank for Public Speaking: The Evolving Art, 5th Edition by Stephanie J.
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Chapter 01: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
1. Good analytical thinking about the credibility of available information will help you give excellent speeches.
a. True
b. False
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ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Introduction
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO11.2.1 - Define credible as it applies to sources of information.

2. Audiences don’t respond favorably to speakers who take a personal, conversational approach in their presentations.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model.

3. Setting a friendly and respectful tone for your conversation encourages your audience to respond.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model.
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4. Effective public speaking is limited to delivery techniques.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Foundations of Public Speaking
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.4 - Describe a model for communication.

5. The Greek philosopher Aristotle described the proof referred to as “mythos” as the way speakers use stories to elicit
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support for their arguments.
a. True

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Chapter 01: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking

b. False
ANSWER: False
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POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Foundations of Public Speaking
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.1 - Explain the earliest origins of human communication.
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6. The following are transferable life skills learned in a public speaking course EXCEPT:
a. Critically analyzing a topic or idea
b. Organizing ideas and information effectively
c. Building your credibility
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d. Increasing your narrative thinking
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storytelling
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill.
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7. Which of the following is the least interactive sphere of communication?
a. Mediated personal communication
b. Mass media
c. Expressive technology
d. Face to face
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ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storytelling
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model.

8. Face-to-face speaking in the classroom requires the following EXCEPT:
a. Researching a topic
b. Organizing the content
c. Knowing how to come up with good ideas
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d. Delivering a less effective message
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Distance Speaking
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model.
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