Multiple Choice 2

The __________ is the key to finding information in the library.
a. general index
b. catalogue
c. periodicals guide
d. encyclopedia
e. browser

B

The library’s catalogue allows you to search for books by
a. author.
b. title.
c. keyword.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.

D

The library catalogue
a. lists all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by the library.
b. provides abstracts of magazine and newspaper articles.
c. allows a researcher to look for books by author, title, or subject.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.

E

Encyclopedias, yearbooks, biographical aids, and quotation books are all examples of
a. special indexes.
b. reference works.
c. bibliographical aids.
d. research guides.
e. general indexes.

B

Who’s Who Among Asian Americans is an example of a(n)
a. encyclopedia.
b. special dictionary.
c. periodical index.
d. biographical aid.
e. yearbook.

D

As part of the research for his informative speech, Malik needs brief life and career facts about United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The best kind of library reference source for him to consult would be a(n)
a. periodical index.
b. special dictionary.
c. encyclopedia.
d. biographical aid.
e. yearbook.

D

If you needed a quotation to use in your speech conclusion, which of the following would be the best reference source to consult?
a. Sayings of the Famous
b. International Who’s Who
c. World Almanac and Book of Facts
d. Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary
e. Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations

E

Newspaper and periodical databases
a. catalog articles from a large number of newspapers, journals, and magazines.
b. are valuable for locating materials in encyclopedias and other reference works.
c. often provide abstracts and full texts of articles.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.

E

A(n) __________ is a research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of scholarly journals.
a. abstract
b. biographical aid
c. reference work
d. academic database
e. keyword index

D

Academic databases are the best place to look for
a. high-quality Web resources.
b. articles in scholarly journals.
c. statistics about colleges and universities.
d. encyclopedias and other reference works.
e. numerical data about life in the United States.

B

As part of the research for her informative speech on the Chinese workplace, Dana needs to find recent articles published in scholarly journals. The best resource for her is a(n)
a. academic database such as JSTOR or Google Scholar.
b. yearbook such as Facts on File or World Almanac.
c. government resource such as the World Factbook.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

A

Colin wants to find scholarly research on eating disorders. The best place for him to look is in
a. government resources.
b. newspaper and periodical databases.
c. academic databases.
d. biographical aids.
e. encyclopedias.

D

A(n) __________ is a summary of a magazine or research article, written by someone other than the original author.
a. citation
b. abstract
c. overview
d. paraphrase
e. reference

B

According to your textbook, when is it appropriate to cite an abstract of a magazine or journal article in your speech rather than locating and reading the full article?
a. never
b. when the article is more than five years old
c. when the article is not available on a computerized database
d. when the only copy of the article is on the bookshelves
e. when the article is short enough to be summarized in one paragraph

A

According to your textbook, you can make a Google search more precise by
a. developing a search strategy.
b. putting phrases in quotation marks.
c. joining search terms with plus signs.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.

D

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for narrowing a Google search to make it more effective?
a. Develop a strategy to search for specific terms you want to find.
b. Put phrases in quotation marks and connect them with plus signs.
c. Explore specialized Google resources such as news, books, and scholar.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only

D

Using __________ is the best way to pull listeners into your speeches.
a. peer testimony
b. statistics
c. extended examples
d. visual aids
e. brief examples

C

The more __________ your examples, the greater impact they are likely to have.
a. hypothetical
b. complex
c. unusual
d. expert
e. vivid

E

Accomplished speakers consider __________ "the very life of the speech."
a. statistics
b. causal reasoning
c. testimony
d. examples
e. emotional appeals

D

Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a way to enhance the effectiveness of your examples?
a. Practice delivery to enhance your extended examples.
b. Avoid using examples drawn from your personal experience.
c. Make your examples vivid and richly textured.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only

E

Examples are especially helpful as supporting materials because they
a. personalize your ideas.
b. are not overly technical.
c. quantify a speaker’s ideas.
d. are harder to manipulate than statistics or testimony.
e. enhance the speaker’s credibility.

A

As your textbook explains, examples help a speaker
a. reinforce ideas.
b. personalize ideas.
c. clarify ideas.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

D

As your textbook explains, you should use examples in your speeches in order to
a. quantify your ideas.
b. personalize your ideas.
c. clarify your ideas
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

E

Your textbook presents each of the following as a tip for using examples in a speech
except
a. use examples to personalize your ideas.
b. practice delivery to enhance your extended examples.
c. make your examples vivid and richly textured.
d. combine examples with causal reasoning.
e. use examples to clarify your ideas.

D

Research indicates that the impact of examples is greatly enhanced when they are combined with __________ that show(s) the examples to be typical.
a. analogies
b. causal reasoning
c. credibility statements
d. emotional appeals
e. statistics

E

Alisha began the introduction of her speech by saying:
Have you ever been knocked down so hard by life that you didn’t feel you’d ever get back up? This has happened to me many times, the first being when I tried to ride a bicycle when I was very young. Today I want to discuss with you some basic strategies for coping with life’s challenges.
What kind of supporting material did Alisha use in her introduction?
a. expert testimony
b. brief example
c. metaphor
d. hypothetical example
e. simile

B

According to your textbook, what kind of supporting materials are used in the following speech excerpt:
Not all Hollywood marriages are doomed to quick failure. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been together for 23 years, as have Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. Denzel and Pauletta Washington have been married for 28 years, Billy and Janice Crystal for 41 years, and Bill and Camille Cosby for 47 years.
a. brief examples
b. synthetic examples
c. repetitive examples
d. enumerated examples
e. informative examples

A

According to your textbook, a(n) __________ is an imaginary story that makes a general point.
a. fable
b. illustration
c. simulated example
d. hypothetical example
e. anecdote

D

According to your textbook, an imaginary story that makes a general point is called a(n)
a. mythical example.
b. artificial example.
c. spurious example.
d. hypothetical example.
e. synthetic example.

D

According to your textbook, what kind of supporting material is used in the following speech excerpt:
Imagine yourself driving down the freeway on your way to work. You see lights flashing in your rear-view mirror. You turn to see the police officer pulling you over. Were you speeding? No, says the officer, but he needs to search your vehicle as part of a new program to stop drug trafficking. Does he have a warrant? He says he doesn’t need one. You protest, but the officer carries out his search anyway. The officer finds nothing, but by the time he is done, you are very late for work.
a. analogical example
b. hypothetical example
c. causal example
d. synthetic example
e. metaphorical example

B

Jeff began his speech by saying:
Imagine that you are on a deserted island—palm trees sway in the breeze, the warm sun is on your face, and the smell of tropical flowers is in the air. Suddenly, the sound of distant drums breaks your euphoria. What do you do—panic? What would you do if you found yourself in such a situation?
What kind of supporting material did Jeff use in his introduction?
a. peer testimony
b. extended metaphor
c. synthetic example
d. artificial simile
e. hypothetical example

E

According to your textbook, what kind of supporting materials is used in the following speech excerpt:
Imagine this: You have spent most of the night studying for an exam. But when you get up the next morning ready to take the test, you go to your front door and it won’t open. So you head to the back door, and it won’t open either. You are stuck in the house. It would be pretty frustrating, wouldn’t it? This is exactly the kind of frustration wheelchair-bound students feel when they can’t get to class because of the snow.
a. emotional example
b. causal example
c. metaphorical example
d. synthetic example
e. hypothetical example

E

According to your textbook, how well a speech is organized likely will influence
a. how clearly the audience understands the speech.
b. how the audience views the competence of the speaker.
c. how confident the speaker feels about his or her delivery.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.

D

The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech.
a. body
b. blueprint
c. introduction
d. conclusion
e. frame

A

According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?
a. It is hard to maintain parallel wording if there are too many main points.
b. It is hard to phrase the central idea if a speech has too many main points.
c. It is hard to organize supporting materials if there are too many main points.
d. It is hard to deliver a speech extemporaneously if it has too many main points.
e. It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

E

The most effective order of main points in a speech depends above all on your topic, purpose, and
a. audience.
b. research.
c. visual aids.
d. credibility.
e. delivery.

A

When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in
a. problem-solution order.
b. spatial order.
c. topical order.
d. causal order.
e. chronological order.

E

When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in
a. geographical order.
b. topical order.
c. spatial order.
d. causal order.
e. chronological order.

C

Which of the following organizational patterns is used more than any other method of speech organization because of its applicability to almost any subject?
a. chronological
b. spatial
c. problem-solution
d. topical
e. causal

D

Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing __________ speeches.
a. acceptance
b. persuasive
c. after-dinner
d. commemorative
e. informative

B

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the process of drying and storing garden herbs.
I. The first step is to rinse the herbs.
II. The second step is to dry the herbs.
III. The third step is to strip the dried leaves.
IV. The fourth step is to store the herbs properly.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. topical
b. chronological
c. descriptive
d. practical
e. spatial

B

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history of chocolate:
I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico as a drink by the Aztecs.
II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs.
III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s.
IV. Chocolate’s popularity and uses continue to expand today.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. causal
b. analytical
c. descriptive
d. chronological
e. spatial

D

Here are the main points for a speech about the history of golf.
I. The game we know as golf originated in Scotland during the 15th century.
II. Most of golf’s rules and traditions developed during the 19th century.
III. Professional golf tours for men and women emerged during the 20th century.
IV. Today golf continues to evolve in response to changes in equipment.
According to your textbook, these main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. chronological
b. ascending
c. process
d. descending
e. historical

A

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the civil rights movement.
I. The 1954, the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education helped spark the modern civil rights movement.
II. In 1963, nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama, dramatically increased support for the civil rights movement.
III. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed, marking the major legislative achievement of the civil rights movement.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. historical
c. descriptive
d. chronological
e. topical

D

Jackson had been a rodeo fan since childhood. In his informative speech, he gave a presentation with the following main points. Jackson’s points were arranged in __________ order.
I. Rodeos began in the Old West as contests of skill among cowboys during cattle roundups.
II. By 1920, rodeos had become a popular spectator sport for the general public.
III. Today, rodeos combine traditional western events with a circuslike atmosphere and the marketing techniques of big business.
a. topical
b. formal
c. chronological
d. analytical
e. spatial

C

Sheila had been making pottery for several years. In her informative speech, she gave a presentation with the following main points.
I. The first step in making pottery is preparing the clay.
II. The second step in making pottery is shaping the clay.
III. The third step in making pottery is decorating and glazing the clay.
IV. The fourth step in making pottery is firing the finished product.
Sheila’s points were arranged in __________ order.
a. ascending
b. process
c. chronological
d. descending
e. topical

C

Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience about the major steps in setting up a home aquarium"?
a. chronological
b. causal
c. problem-solution
d. informative
e. Monroe’s motivated sequence

A

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience of the steps involved in starting an online business"?
a. spatial
b. technical
c. causal
d. comparative-advantages
e. chronological

E

According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the lectern is
a. asking someone to lower the lights.
b. beginning to speak loudly and clearly.
c. rapping your hand lightly on the lectern until everyone is quiet.
d. looking directly at the audience without saying a word.
e. asking everyone to be quiet and pay attention.

D

Which of the following is a basic objective of a speech introduction?
a. Reinforce the central idea.
b. Preview the main points.
c. Gain the attention of the audience.
d. all of the above
e. b and c only

E

Which of the following is a major objective of a speech introduction?
a. Reveal the topic.
b. Identify the audience.
c. Reinforce the central idea.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only

A

All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction except
a. Establish credibility and goodwill.
b. Support your main points.
c. Reveal the topic of the speech.
d. Preview the body of the speech.
e. Get the audience’s attention and interest.

B

Which of the following would you expect to find in a well-constructed speech introduction?
a. a statement establishing the speaker’s credibility
b. a statement gaining the audience’s attention
c. a statement previewing the main points of the speech
d. all of the above
e. a and b only

D

Which of the following would you be most likely to find in a well-constructed speech introduction?
a. a visual aid
b. a preview statement
c. an internal summary
d. a research citation
e. a lengthy quotation

B

Which of the following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech introduction?
a. a transition
b. an internal summary
c. a lengthy quotation
d. a startling statement
e. a causal argument

D

Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?
a. a credibility statement
b. a transition
c. a causal argument
d. an internal summary
e. a call to action

A

Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech introduction?
a. a preview statement
b. an announcement of the topic
c. a brief quotation
d. a credibility statement
e. an internal summary

E

Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always
a. startle the audience.
b. use a rhetorical question.
c. relate the topic to the audience.
d. tell an interesting story.
e. present striking statistics.

C

When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually
a. preview the main points to be discussed in the body.
b. gain the attention and interest of your audience.
c. establish your credibility on the speech topic.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.

D

When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually
a. reveal the topic of the speech.
b. support the central idea with evidence.
c. preview the main points of the speech.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.

E

__________ is the audience’s perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.
a. Identification
b. Goodwill
c. Connectivity
d. Egocentrism
e. Credibility

E

According to your textbook, __________ is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.
a. goodwill
b. receptiveness
c. identification
d. connectedness
e. egocentrism

A

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to __________ in the introduction of your speech.
a. tell a story
b. define unclear terms
c. have a concise preview statement
d. state the importance of the topic
e. establish goodwill toward the audience

E

According to your textbook, a speaker who attempts to establish goodwill in the introduction of a speech is aiming to convince the audience that she or he
a. will not talk for a long time.
b. has the best interests of the audience in mind.
c. is willing to take questions at the end of the speech.
d. will avoid using illogical arguments.
e. is qualified to speak on the topic.

B

Outlining is an important part of public speaking because
a. an outline helps the speaker compile an organized preliminary bibliography.
b. an outline helps ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another.
c. an outline helps the speaker choose an interesting, sharply focused topic.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.

B

Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker
a. judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed.
b. ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another.
c. solidify the structure of a speech.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

D

According to your textbook, outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps you judge whether
a. your main points are properly balanced.
b. your speech will be interesting to the audience.
c. you have adequate supporting materials for your main points.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.

E

Two types of speech outlines discussed in your textbook are the
a. preparation outline and the delivery outline.
b. rough draft outline and the polished outline.
c. preparation outline and the speaking outline.
d. speaking outline and the audience outline.
e. audience outline and the preparation outline.

C

Both a preparation outline and a speaking outline should
a. include delivery cues.
b. briefly sketch the speaker’s ideas.
c. use a consistent pattern of symbolization and indentation.
d. be written entirely in full sentences.
e. contain a bibliography.

C

Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline?
a. the bibliography
b. a specific purpose statement
c. transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries
d. the central idea
e. all of the above

E

According to your textbook, Raul should include which of the following in his preparation outline?
a. transitions
b. the central idea
c. a bibliography
d. all of the above
e. b and c only

D

According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a preparation outline?
a. a bibliography
b. a specific purpose statement
c. directions for delivering the speech
d. all of the above
e. a and b only

E

According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a preparation outline?
a. research notes
b. transitions
c. a bibliography
d. all of the above
e. b and c only

E

All of the following are necessary in a preparation outline except
a. labels for the introduction, body, and conclusion.
b. directions for delivering the speech.
c. transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries.
d. a consistent pattern of indentation and symbolization.
e. a specific purpose statement.

B

According to your textbook, as Bekah prepares her preparation outline for her speech on spiders, she should remember to include all of the following except
a. a specific purpose statement.
b. labels for the introduction, body, and conclusion.
c. transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries.
d. directions for delivering the speech.
e. a bibliography.

D

Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for a preparation outline?
a. Label the introduction, body, and conclusion.
b. Identify the specific purpose with a Roman numeral.
c. Position the title so it appears immediately before the central idea.
d. Include a startling statement in the introduction to get attention.
e. Use parallel wording for subpoints and sub-subpoints.

A

According to your textbook, when making a preparation outline, you should
a. label transitions and internal summaries.
b. indicate the introduction, body, and conclusion with Roman numerals.
c. state the specific purpose as a separate unit before the outline itself.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.

E

Ryo is working on the preparation outline for his informative speech. According to your textbook, her outline should
a. be as brief as possible.
b. state main points and subpoints in full sentences.
c. contain a bibliography.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

E

According to your textbook, the specific purpose statement in a preparation outline should be written
a. in capital letters.
b. at the end of the introduction.
c. immediately before the first main point.
d. after the preview statement.
e. before the text of the outline itself.

E

According to your textbook, transitions, internal summaries, and other connectives should be
a. included in the preparation outline.
b. labeled as a transition, internal summary, etc.
c. identified by capital letters.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.

E

In a preparation outline, main points should be
a. positioned farthest to the left.
b. indicated by Arabic numerals.
c. written in key words to jog the memory.
d. listed after subpoints.
e. stated as questions.

A

According to your textbook, language is important because it
a. mirrors reality.
b. gives meaning to events.
c. has unambiguous connotations.
d. is separate from thought.
e. all of the above.

B

Language helps to shape our sense of reality by
a. causing events.
b. giving meaning to events.
c. communicating events.
d. mirroring events.
e. reflecting events.

B

The denotative meaning of a word is
a. what the word suggests or implies.
b. based on the audience’s sense of appropriateness.
c. usually more abstract than its connotative meaning.
d. often too technical to be used in a speech.
e. its literal or dictionary meaning.

E

The connotative meaning of a word is
a. its dictionary definition.
b. determined by the speaker.
c. concrete and precise.
d. what the word suggests or implies.
e. usually too technical for a general audience.

D

Zhu wants to create concern among her listeners about the infringements on civil liberties she fears are resulting from the war on terrorism. She has decided to use words with strong connotative meanings because she knows they will help her
a. enhance her credibility.
b. arouse an emotional response.
c. appear as impartial as possible.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

B

As your textbook explains, connotative meaning gives words their __________ power.
a. logical
b. definitional
c. emotional
d. rhythmical
e. ethical

C

As your textbook explains, __________ meaning gives words their emotional power.
a. logical
b. definitional
c. connotative
d. denotative
e. ethical

C

As a speaker, you would probably use more connotative words if you wanted to
a. arouse an emotional response.
b. appear as impartial as possible.
c. explain a technical concept.
d. enhance your credibility.
e. exploit the rhythm of language.

A

Jerome wants his audience to appreciate the harsh reality of life for migrant workers in the United States. In addition to using strong supporting materials, he decides to use words with connotative meanings because he knows they will help him
a. have stronger delivery.
b. appear as impartial as possible.
c. arouse an emotional response.
d. add rhythm to his language.
e. increase his accuracy.

C

Each of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking except
a. Use language clearly.
b. Use language vividly.
c. Use language appropriately.
d. Use language technically.
e. Use language accurately.

D

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking?
a. Use language clearly.
b. Use language accurately.
c. Use language vividly.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only

D

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking?
a. Use language clearly.
b. Use language technically.
c. Use language accurately.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only

E

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking?
a. Use language technically.
b. Use language appropriately.
c. Use language clearly.
d. all of the above
e. b and c only

E

Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a way to use language clearly?
a. Use familiar words.
b. Choose concrete words.
c. Eliminate clutter.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only

D

Which of the following words is the most general and abstract?
a. writing
b. novel
c. Moby Dick
d. book
e. publication

A

According to your textbook, __________ words refer to ideas or concepts rather than to tangible objects.
a. vivid
b. concrete
c. denotative
d. abstract
e. technical

D

Which of the following words is the most general and abstract?
a. roll
b. croissant
c. baked good
d. bread
e. food

E

Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?
a. author
b. writer
c. J. K. Rowling
d. fantasy author
e. artist

C

Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?
a. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
b. symphony
c. classical music
d. entertainment
e. music

A