Communication Quiz GAME SHOW

Question #1 A good speech introduction serves to do all but: Gain the audience’s attention and willingness to listen Preview the topic, purpose and main ideas of the speech Analyze the audience’s ability to accept your goals Establish your credibility

Question #2 Which of the following statements would be considered a thesis restatement? “We’ve looked at the problem of credit card abuse as well as some effective solutions.” “Today, we’ve focused on the growing problem of credit card abuse.” So, remember, cut up those credit cards and pay cash.” “Today, we will look at the problem of credit card abuse and some solutions to the problem.”

Question #3 A good speech conclusion serves to do everything but: Summarize key points Reiterate the topic and the speech purpose End the speech memorably Thank the audience for listening to you

Question #4 In a persuasive speech, the challenge to audience members usually comes from ________. The clincher statement The summary of key points The call to action The reiteration of the speech purpose

Question #5 Which of the following would constitute an act of speaker plagiarism? Giving a speech written by another person Failing to give oral footnotes in a speech and failing to include sources on written outline Not giving credit for paraphrased evidence in a speech All of the above

Dialect Malapropism Figure of Speech Analogy Question #6 A(n) _________ is an extended metaphor or simile that clarifies an unfamiliar concept by comparing it to a more familiar one Dialect Malapropism Figure of Speech Analogy

Project a sense of confidence Have a good use of jargon Question #7 Speakers who deliver well-received speeches share all these characteristics except: Show enthusiasm Are direct Project a sense of confidence Have a good use of jargon

Question #8 __________ speaking is a type of delivery that is unpracticed, spontaneous or improvised. Impromptu Extemporaneous Manuscript Oratory

Question #9 Eye contact in a speech does all of the following except: Lets the audience know that they are recognized Indicates acknowledgement and respect Reduces your speaking anxiety Signals to the audience that you see them as unique.

Question #10 How many times does the book recommend you practice your speech in final form? One time Two times Ten times Five Times

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