Q&A Hero

Q: Why is it important to view blogs skeptically before using them? a. They are unbiased. b. They could be written by someone who is not an expert in the topic. c. They can be difficult to cite. d. They are never respected.

Q: The first task of an interview is to a. determine why you are interviewing someone. b. pick your interviewee. c. draft your questions. d. determine how you will use the interview responses.

Q: Before you make a phone call or conduct an interview, be certain that you have a series of questions to ask your interviewee that display all of the following EXCEPT a. a sense of purpose. b. direction. c. familiarity with the subject. d. creativity.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true when it comes to conducting your interview? a. Arrive on time b. Dont disclose too much about your topic c. Stop the interviewee from taking the interview in a direction that is not relevant to your topic d. Ask open questions whenever possible

Q: Which of the following is an open question? a. How do you feel about running? b. Do you like running? c. How many miles do you run a week? d. What year did you start running?

Q: A question that seeks more information is referred to as a(n) a. open question. b. closed question. c. probing question. d. inquiring question.

Q: When you transcribe or rewrite your notes from an interview, you a. prepare for an interview. b. conduct an interview. c. conduct a post-interview review. d. conduct secondary research.

Q: An article you accessed from your librarys resources would be an example of which type of research? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Principal d. Existing

Q: Which type of research includes published statistics, texts and articles by experts, together with media and personal documents? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Found d. Library

Q: Among the resources included in your librarys ______ area are encyclopedias, yearbooks, dictionaries, biographical aids, atlases, and an array of indexes. a. reference b. online c. catalogue d. research

Q: All of the following are online sources you can use when preparing for a speech EXCEPT a. The World Factbook. b. LexisNexis. c. JSTOR. d. Whos Who in America.

Q: All of the following are search engines you can use when preparing for a speech EXCEPT a. Google. b. Bing. c. Yahoo! d. Wikipedia.

Q: John is planning to utilize what he has learned in his internship with a nonprofit organization as evidence for a speech on the value of internships. What is John utilizing? a. Personal knowledge and experiences b. Interviewing c. Survey d. Secondary research

Q: Once we write down our experiences, they serve as a form of personal research and a. enhance our credibility. b. decrease your credibility. c. make your speech too subjective. d. help make your speech objective.

Q: When you mix and match ideas youve generated to form interesting combinations, you are ______ ideas. a. marrying b. piggybacking c. gathering d. joining

Q: In a brainstorming exercise of listing on the left side of a sheet of paper everything you are able to see, hear, taste, smell, or touch from your present location and on the right side of your paper topics that might naturally evolve from each observation or experience, you are focusing on a. the then and there. b. the here and now. c. human nature. d. the senses.

Q: One brainstorming technique is that of dividing a sheet of paper into seven columns and writing down words associated with each of the following: ______, processes, phenomena, possessions, products, and programs. a. postures b. presences c. plots d. people

Q: The _______ approach is particularly useful in helping prevent idea paralysis. a. ABC b. 123 c. letter d. chart

Q: All of the following are media you can scan to brainstorm speech topics EXCEPT a. newspapers. b. jokes. c. broadcast news. d. sitcoms.

Q: A ______ is a visual means of showing the relationship between brainstormed ideas. a. mind map b. brain map c. mind chart d. brain chart

Q: Virtually all speeches fulfill one of the following general rhetorical purposes EXCEPT a. to inform. b. to persuade. c. to entertain. d. to control.

Q: An informative speaker acts like a ______ for his or her audience. a. parent b. law enforcement officer c. lawyer d. teacher

Q: Speakers deliver informative speeches for all of the following reasons EXCEPT a. to explain a process, procedure, organization, or function. b. when they describe a person, place, or thing. c. to convince their audience of something. d. when they define a word or concept.

Q: An effective speech integrates in support of the speechmakers thesis a. an array of relevant research. b. only informal research. c. only formal research. d. only information from personal experience.

Q: Research adds to a speech all of the following EXCEPT a. substance. b. believability. c. deception. d. impact.

Q: Public speaking students frequently overlook a. primary research. b. secondary research. c. formal research. d. informal research.

Q: Primary research is original research involving all of the following EXCEPT a. using your knowledge and experiences. b. conducting surveys. c. interviewing credible sources. d. using library sources.

Q: Choosing the right topic means choosing a topic that is appropriate for all of the following EXCEPT a. you. b. your detractors. c. your audience. d. the occasion.

Q: The goal of ______ is to generate as many ideas as possible without fear of critique. a. brainstorming b. topic selection c. thesis formulation d. general purpose formation

Q: Brainstorming is a process of free ______ in which your goal is to generate as many ideas as possible without fear of critique. a. manipulation b. association c. interpretation d. collation

Q: Informative speeches are often controversial.

Q: The speech to entertain is designed to amuse an audience.

Q: A thesis statement for a persuasive speech is also called the claim.

Q: Whether the speech is informative or persuasive, the thesis statement is your speech in a nutshell.

Q: The specific purpose should be supported by the thesis statement.

Q: Discuss and exemplify how you brainstorm using categories as stimuli.

Q: Compose a specific purpose for an informative speech you might give on a health-related topic, and explain what elements you have included in the specific purpose and why.

Q: Compose a sample behavioral objective for a persuasive speech on blood donation and explain what you have included and why.

Q: Discuss and exemplify how to formulate a thesis statement.

Q: Discuss and exemplify how to evaluate a thesis statement.

Q: A ______ makes a clear point about the topic in addition to dividing the speech into components.

Q: The thesis statement should be ______ sentence(s).

Q: The speech to persuade is designed primarily to ______ the thoughts and/or the behaviors of receivers.

Q: When brainstorming, it is preferable to censor yourself.

Q: An online topic generator can help you find a topic.

Q: After you have picked a topic, you should ask yourself What purpose do I want to fulfill by speaking on this topic?

Q: Which of the following is true regarding evaluating the language of your thesis statement? a. It should be phrased diplomatically. b. It should inflame. c. It should be complex. d. You should use figurative language.

Q: An effective thesis statement fulfills all of the following criteria EXCEPT a. it supports the specific purpose. b. it forecasts the development or organization of the speech. c. it focuses the attention of audience members on what they should know, do, or feel after experiencing the speech. d. it is formulated in multiple sentences.

Q: When you list everything you are able to see, hear, taste, smell, or touch from your present location as a technique to brainstorm, you are focusing on the ______.

Q: The ______ approach uses the alphabet to help find a potential topic.

Q: The ______ of a speech is the overall effect you hope to have on your audience.

Q: The ______ of a speech is your personal statement of the speechs main objective.

Q: Which of the following would be a poor instance for speech to entertain? a. A monologue at a club b. A toast at a wedding c. A speech during a casual lunch d. A memorial speech on Veterans Day

Q: Which of the following would be the specific purpose of an informative speech? a. to motivate individuals to run b. to explain the signs of a heart attack c. to encourage audience members to donate to earthquake relief d. to convince people to vote for a specific candidate

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of the specific purpose? a. It should be stated as an infinitive phrase. b. It should be clear and concise. c. It should be for your personal use. d. It should focus on two or three related ideas.

Q: The specific purpose should be written a. in abstract language. b. about three to four subtopics. c. from your perspective. d. from the audiences perspective.

Q: A good specific purpose is ______ but does not ______. a. trivial; disappoint b. ambitious; overreach c. trivial; overreach d. ambitious; disappoint

Q: The specific purpose is stated as a. an infinitive phrase. b. a full sentence. c. several full sentences. d. one word.

Q: In addition to formulating a specific purpose written from your own perspective, it is also helpful to assess the speech from the audiences perceptive, including the composition of a desired ______ objective. a. social b. behavioral c. cultural d. political

Q: Donating blood can help save three lives, can encourage others to help their community, and can sense of personal accomplishment is an example of a. a topic. b. a general purpose. c. a specific purpose. d. a thesis.

Q: Which of the following is another name for the thesis statement of an informative speech? a. Proposition b. Primary argument c. Central idea d. Call to action

Q: Which of the following is the least likely to be the behavioral objective of a persuasive speech? a. attend a blood drive and donate blood b. explain how media sharing sites work c. register as organ donors d. sign a petition for a political candidate

Q: What are some questions you can ask yourself if you discover your audience does not view you favorably?

Q: Which of the following would NOT be a good topic for an informative speech? a. Why soda should be eliminated from schools b. The health effects of soda c. History of soda manufacturers d. The effects of caffeine on the human body

Q: A persuasive speaker pursues all of the following EXCEPT a. hoping to alter what the audience members know. b. hoping to alter how the audience members feel and/or act. c. often speaking on controversial topics. d. explaining a concept to the audience members.

Q: Which of the following would be a good topic for a persuasive speech? a. The effects of the flu b. How to prepare for a job interview c. Why public schools should provide free lunches to all students d. How a smartphone works

Q: A humorous toast about your best friend would be considered a speech to a. mock. b. inform. c. persuade. d. entertain.

Q: You can easily reach, influence, motivate, or entertain an audience without knowing about its members.

Q: If you center attention on audience members, they will make you the center of their attention.

Q: Audience members will often filter out the information that they deem less important.

Q: It is rare to have a heterogeneous audience.

Q: The age of the audience is rarely a factor to consider.

Q: Each member of your audience is a unique individual not simply a composite of a set of demographic factors.

Q: Before class starts or right after it finishes are good times to make small talk with your peers in an effort to discover what they think about certain topics.

Q: Discuss and exemplify why it is important for a speaker to be an audience-centered speaker.

Q: Why would it change a speech on college life if you were speaking to students as opposed to parents?

Q: Discuss and exemplify what might happen if you speak below an audiences knowledge level.

Q: How would it benefit us as speakers to understand our own values, beliefs, and attitudes?

Q: It is important to follow this advice: If the time is short, dont talk faster. Talk ______.

Q: Audience size and ______ are directly related.