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Test BANK For Public Speaking The Evolving Art, 5th Edition Stephanie J. Coopman James Lull Chapter 1-17 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 ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction QUESTION TYPE: True / False 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 b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking 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. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model. 4. Effective public speaking is limited to delivery techniques. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Foundations of Public Speaking QUESTION TYPE: True / False Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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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 support for their arguments. a. True b. False ANSWER: False 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. 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 d. Increasing your narrative thinking ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Storytelling QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill. 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 ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Storytelling QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False 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 d. Delivering a less effective message Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Distance Speaking QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model. 9. Information literacy involves: a. The ability to access, select, and use information b. The ability to select and evaluate information c. The ability to access, select, evaluate, and use information effectively and responsibly d. The ability to select, evaluate, and use information ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Distance Speaking QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO11.2.1 - Define credible as it applies to sources of information. 10. All the following are proofs or appeals used in public speaking identified by Aristotle EXCEPT: a. Ethos b. Pathos c. Mythos d. Logos ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Foundations of Public Speaking QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.1 - Explain the earliest origins of human communication. 11. According to Roman philosophers and scholars, all of the following form the broad foundation for learning about public speaking EXCEPT: a. Memory b. Delivery c. Invention d. Relevance ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Five Arts of Public Speaking QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.1 - Explain the earliest origins of human communication. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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12. A communication skill that can benefit you in countless academic, professional, and social situations is: a. Combining the appeal of storytelling with well-supported arguments b. Organizing information in a nonlogical way c. Being disconnected from the audience d. Conveying an unclear message through your speech ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Storytelling QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.5.1 - Explain why public speaking is considered to be a life skill. 13. We use narrative thinking when we listen to and tell stories. Which of the following is accomplished through narrative thinking? a. We connect our sense of self with the world. b. We envision what could be. c. We structure events in a logical order. d. All these choices are correct. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Storytelling QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.4 - Describe a model for communication. 14. Which of the following is one of the ―five arts of public speaking‖? a. Research b. Mindfulness c. Memory d. Storytelling ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Foundations of Public Speaking QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.1.1 - Explain the earliest origins of human communication. 15. Distance speaking involves: a. A human source sending a message to a human audience b. Transmitting a presentation to various locations online c. Knowing how to come up with good ideas d. All these choices are correct. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Speaking Effectively in ―Public‖ QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.4 - Describe a model for communication. 16. Which of the following is NOT one of the eight elements of audience-centered public speaking? a. Storytelling b. Speaker c. Channel d. Environment ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Craft of Public Speaking QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model. 17. External noise includes all the following EXCEPT: a. People talking or moving around b. Traffic sounds c. A phone going off d. Proper lighting ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Elements of Audience-Centered Public Speaking QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model. 18. Internal noise includes: a. Traffic sounds that prevent listeners from hearing b. Difficulty seeing the speaker c. Being hungry or feeling tired d. Cluttered digital slides ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Elements of Audience-Centered Public Speaking QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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19. Receiving feedback from listeners that tells you how well you are succeeding as a speaker includes: a. Nods and smiles b. Asking questions c. Listening with interest d. All these choices are correct. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Elements of Audience-Centered Public Speaking QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model. 20. All of the following will make an interview successful EXCEPT: a. Asking questions that give your specific information b. Taking a deep breath before speaking c. Speaking with a low voice d. Smiling during the interview ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Interview QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.5 - Define participants in the context of a communication model. 21. The four spheres of communication that emerged in the modern era are: a. The mass media, expressive technology, mediated interpersonal communication, and face-to-face interaction b. The mass media, expressive technology, mediated interpersonal communication, and a good environment c. Expressive technology, mediated interpersonal communication, and a good environment d. The mass media, expressive technology, and mediated interpersonal communication ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Interview QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PBSP LO1.3.4 - Describe a model for communication. 22. Good presentational skills will give you the confidence to speak up at: a. Graduations b. Receptions c. Parties d. All these choices are correct. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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