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Comm 1110
Chapter 4 Quiz
08.01.22
1.
When the general purpose of your speech is to
____________, you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer.
a.
inform
b. convince
c. entertain
d. persuade
e. convert
2.
When the general purpose of your speech is to
____________, you act primarily as an advocate.
a.
persuade
b. entertain
c. demonstrate
d. commemorate
e. inform
3.
"To inform my audience that the National
Football League's video replay system should be adopted by college football in
order to eliminate officiating errors" is a poor specific purpose statement for
an informative speech because
a. it is phrased in
figurative language.
b. it contains more than
one distinct idea.
c.
the stated goal is persuasive rather than informative.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
4.
As a specific purpose statement, "To inform my
audience about computer technology" is too
a. figurative.
b.
broad.
c. trivial.
d. technical.
e. detailed.
5.
"To persuade my audience that continuing to
spend money on the space program is like throwing good money after bad" is a
poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a speech because it is
a.
expressed in figurative language.
b. written as a
declarative sentence rather than a question.
c. too technical.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
6.
"To inform about saving for retirement" is a
poorly phrased specific purpose statement because it
a. is too specific.
b. contains figurative
language.
c. is written as a
statement instead of a question.
d.
does not include a reference to the audience.
e. is too trivial.
7.
"To inform my audience about the history and
rules of water polo" is an example of a
a. speech topic.
b. general purpose.
c. central idea.
d. thesis statement.
e.
specific purpose.
8.
"To inform my audience about the symptoms,
causes, and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome" is an example of a
a. a
specific purpose which includes main points.
b. thesis statement.
c. general purpose.
d. central idea.
e. a specific purpose
which does not include main points.
9.
The central idea of a speech should
a. be written
as a complete sentence.
b. be expressed
as a statement, not a question.
c. be devoid
of figurative language.
d.
include main points.
e.
all of the above.
10.
"The laser is a highly versatile instrument
with important uses in medicine, industry, and art" is an example of a
a. specific purpose.
b.
central idea.
c. transition.
d. general thesis.
e. topic statement.
11.
"To understand the role of dance marathons in
American popular culture, one needs to know why they started, how they evolved,
and what they are like today" is an example of a
a. mission statement.
b. specific purpose.
c. transition statement.
d.
central idea.
e. topic statement.
12.
Orawan plans to give an informative speech
about her home country of Thailand. Her specific purpose is "To inform my
audience about the interaction of ancient traditions and modern technology in
Thai society." Her central idea is "Thailand: Customs and Computers." Has Orawan
made any mistakes in this process? a. No. Orawan is off to a
good start with her informative speech.
b. Yes. Orawan's specific
purpose does not meet the assignment.
c. Yes. Orawan's specific
purpose statement is too trivial.
d.
Yes. Orawan's central idea is not written as a complete sentence.
e. Yes. Orawan's central
idea contains the word "and."
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