Public speaking test Flashcards
Responding to a communication in writing can often lead to more problems than responding orally
True
Practice is one of the seven principles of effective speaking
False
Most of the audience will have trouble listening to even the best speakers
False
Giving a speech to inform is a specific purpose
False
Not following the assigned time is unethical
True
Plagiarism is unethical, but it is not illegal
False
A purpose is not the same as a writer’s thesis statement
False
A strong purpose statement has relevance
True
Audience demographic information might include their level of education
True
It is unprofessional to ask your audience if they can heat you
False
Tell your audience in the introduction, “ My speech is about”
False
If you mispronouce a word, apologize to the audience and continue
False
Power distance refers to the varying levels of equality of status among the members of a culture
True
A speaker should know something about the decor of the room in which he/she will speak
True
The speaker is responsible for researching the expected protocol for the speaking event
True
The $Rs of a presentation include Respect
False
The central idea in a sentence that summarizes the key points of your presentation
True
Speakers do not speak from their preparation outline
True
If you use first,second, third, and forthto guide through your speech, you are using a signpsot
False
A speech to inform may simply clarify something the audience already understands
False
An anaology is the term used to compare an unfamiliar process with one the audience already understands
True
If a speaker is trying to overcome confusion it is necessary to be clear about what the original misconception is
True
If an audience is not interested in your topic then you should select another topic
False
In a course that meets twice a week, a student is entitled to three absenses before the grade is affected
True
For a speaker to get full credit for a speech each speech must be accompanied by a written outline
True
