Test bank fOR Essential Elements of Public Speaking, 7th Edition by Joseph A. DeVito Chapter 1-14
Chapter 1 Introducing Public Speaking Multiple Choice Questions 1-1. a. b. c. d.
By definition, public speaking occurs when a speaker communicates with more than one person at a time. reads or recites a prepared text to a group. presents a continuous message to an audience in a unique context. enters into a dialogue or debate with a second speaker.
Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Define public speaking and its essential elements. Topic: The Essential Elements of Public Speaking Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts Answer: c
1-2. What is one of the most important skills students of public speaking can learn, related to perhaps the most important personal and social competency they can learn? a. overcoming distractions b. speaking distinctly c. choosing a topic d. managing fear Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Identify the benefits of studying public speaking. Topic: The Benefits of Studying Public Speaking Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts Answer: d
1-3. Besides the obvious advantage of becoming a better speaker, what is one of the other main benefits of studying public speaking? a. developing a strong vocabulary b. understanding how to receive feedback c. improving writing and editing abilities d. learning academic and career skills Chapter: 01 Module: 1.1 Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Identify the benefits of studying public speaking. Copyright © 2021, 2018, 2015 Pearson Education. All Rights Reserved 1-1