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It is best to limit your topic for all of the following reasons except:

A
it allows you go into more specific detail
B
you can go more in-depth into your topic
C
it allows you to give a more superficial overview
D
it is easier to research
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Which of the following would be the most appropriate informative speech topic for a group of high school seniors? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
how to prepare for college or job interviews
B
the mechanics of jet engines
C
deciding on a place to live after retirement
D
buying homeowners insurance
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Which of the following would probably be the most effective choice for a speech topic?

A
the art of filmmaking
B
the contributions of Janusz Kaminski to modern cinema
C
directing & producing films
D
cinematography & lighting design in film
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Victor has been given the assignment to deliver a 5-7 minute speech on the topic of “The Right to Vote” to his ninth grade US Government class. Help Victor decide on a specific purpose by giving him 1 or 2 suggestions for a narrow persuasive speech topic, and 1 or 2 suggestions for a narrow informative speech topic.

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Answers will vary, but should be narrow and should consist of at least one persuasive and one informative speech topic. Answers should be similar to the following examples: Narrow persuasive topic: WHY THE LEGAL VOTING AGE SHOULD BE LOWERED TO 16 IN THE U.S. Narrow informative topic: THE CONTRIBUTION OF ELIZABETH CADY STANTON AND LUCRETIA MOTT TO WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE IN THE U.S.

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Emily is speaking in front of a group of engineers and computer programmers about some new software she has developed. She notices many of them are scratching their heads, staring at her with confused looks on their faces, or looking around at others in the room. Which of the following should she try in order to better engage her audience?

A
consider the audience’s diversity more carefully by asking a few “what if” questions
B
acknowledge they may disagree with some of her arguments, and invite them to consider it from a different point of view
C
speak more loudly, tell a funny story, and move around a bit more
D
repeat what she said in different words, and give a few more examples
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Victor has been given the assignment to deliver a 5-7 minute speech on the topic of “The Right to Vote” to his ninth grade US Government class. Give him 3 or 4 pointers on how to narrow his topic and decide on a purpose (whether to persuade or inform).

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Answers will vary but should include several of the following pointers: - Be sure your topic is important and appropriate - Narrow your topic by conducting a survey, viewing news items, brainstorming, or searching encyclopedias, dictionaries, websites, etc. - Limit your topic by asking questions about it, drawing a tree diagram, or searching library directories - decide on a purpose by asking whether he wants to influence what the class believes or does (persuasive) or whether he wants to inform or teach the class something (informative) - decide on a specific purpose by relating it back to the narrow topic

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You have been asked to give a speech and video presentation about the bride and groom at your cousin’s wedding. There will be a large group of people present, many of whom you do not know. Briefly describe what preparations you will make and what, specifically, you will do before the presentation to overcome any apprehension you might be feeling.

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Answers will vary, but should describe the preparation process and any steps taken to overcome apprehension. For example: - Carefully prepare video presentation - Check equipment ahead of time at the venue - Prepare remarks on notecards - Practice the presentation many times - Visualize the presentation ahead of time - Think positively about the performance - Breathe deeply before going on stage - Do warm-up exercises for body and voice

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Which behaviors are characteristics of an effective speaker? Check all that apply.establishing eye contactmaintaining a lounging posturereferring to multimedia visual aidsusing a suitable volume and pacedisplaying indifference about the topic

e
establishing eye contact
m
maintaining a lounging posture
r
referring to multimedia visual aids
u
using a suitable volume and pace
d
displaying indifference about the topic
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All of the following represent how audiences can exhibit diversity, except:

A
age, gender, culture, and ethnicity
B
income, occupation, background, and education
C
number, size, location, and communication barriers
D
All of the above are examples of how audiences display diversity.
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Consider this image.

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as an informative tool explaining how to transplant potted crops
a
as a persuasive device showing the potential of a community garden
a
as an informative tool providing the names and functions of plant parts
a
as a persuasive device proving the importance of irrigation systems
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Read this conclusion.Many car accidents are preventable. Skilled motorists with minimal distractions can react quickly and avert danger. Highways, side streets, and driveways all present unpredictable hazards.

E
Eating, drinking, adjusting the radio, and texting are examples of distractions.
P
Put your phone away when you drive, and keep your eyes on the road.
M
More than 40 states have banned texting because it is a serious distraction.
G
Get your license at your local department of motor vehicles and drive on!
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Individuals change over ____________ and _____________.

A
groups; subgroups
B
time; place
C
culture; ethnicity
D
age; gender
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Which area of active listening does the boy in this image need to work on?

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Listening for total meaning
B
Listening with empathy
C
Listening ethically
D
Listening with an open mind
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Jasper is presenting at a seminar to the same audience for the second day in a row. He feels the audience was very receptive to his message yesterday. To keep his audience engaged today, he should:

A
stick to the same strategies he used yesterday that worked well to keep the audience’s attention
B
take a moment at the beginning to ask a few audience members about their experience yesterday and what they are expecting out of the presentation today
C
find out the size of the audience, the location of the presentation, and analyze the diversity of the audience by considering all subgroups in attendance
D
acknowledge controversy and ask the audience for careful consideration of the message he’ll be presenting today
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Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.

t
to persuade the audience to add a vacation to a proposed calendar
t
to persuade the audience to sponsor a festival for school children
t
to inform the audience about school day requirements for a county
t
to inform the audience about upcoming events in the school calendar
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Shannon will be giving a presentation on the poetry of Robert Frost, which will include reciting several poems while displaying images in the background. Which of the following methods will likely help her most in overcoming her feelings of apprehension?

A
thinking positively & visualizing the outcome
B
practicing frequently & visualizing the outcome
C
breathing deeply & thinking positively
D
carefully preparing & breathing deeply

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