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Question 1 (1 point)

 

What should you ask yourself when addressing the "purpose" element of the CRAAP test?

Question 1 options:

	1)	Is the information supported by evidence such as footnotes, links or other verifiable sources?
	2)	Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?
	3)	Is this information at a level appropriate to your audience?
	4)	Does the information seem unbiased, or is it merely opinion or propaganda?

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Question 2 (1 point)

 

Which of the following is not appropriate when citing sources in a speech?

Question 2 options:

	1)	Providing the name of the author
	2)	Providing only the URL or generic Web site
	3)	Providing the date of publication
	4)	Providing the publication or article title

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Question 3 (1 point)

 

According to the authors, we should cite specific research details orally for all but which reason?

Question 3 options:

	1)	You will enhance your credibility with the audience
	2)	Telling the audience we pulled the evidence from some generic Web site just doesn't cut it
	3)	Audience members will be able to easily find the source if they so desire
	4)	You must cite multiple sources for any speech

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Question 4 (1 point)

 

What should you ask yourself when addressing the "authority" element of the CRAAP test?

Question 4 options:

	1)	Is this information at a level appropriate to your audience?
	2)	What is the purpose of the information?
	3)	What are the author's qualifications to write on the topic?
	4)	Is the information supported by evidence such as footnotes, links or other verifiable sources?

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Question 5 (1 point)

 

Web sites accessible over the Internet only to authorized users often at a cost is a definition of which of the following?

Question 5 options:

	1)	Deep Web
	2)	Surface Web
	3)	URL
	4)	Boolean operators

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Question 6 (1 point)

 

Which of the following steps should you take before conducting an interview?

Question 6 options:

	1)	Use the interview to verify information you have already found
	2)	Contact the potential interviewee well in advance and explain the reason for the interview
	3)	Do little preliminary research as it may create a bias and limit your thinking prior to the interview
	4)	Drop in on the interviewee at his or her place of business without an appointment so the answers to questions will be spontaneous

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Question 7 (1 point)

 

The section of the Internet that contains information in private databases that are accessible over the Internet but not intended to be located by search engines best describes which of the following?

Question 7 options:

	1)	Deep Web
	2)	Wikis
	3)	Blog
	4)	Surface Web

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Question 8 (1 point)

 

Which of the following is a tip that your text book offers to avoid plagiarism?

Question 8 options:

	1)	Rather than cutting and pasting information from the Internet, make notes in your own words about main ideas.
	2)	Err on the side of full disclosure. A close paraphrase that is not cited is considered plagiarism
	3)	When doing a final draft of a speech or paper, be sure that any direct quotes are indicated by quotation marks and cited in the body of the speech or paper, not just in the References or Works Cited.
	4)	All of these

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Question 9 (1 point)

 

Original sources of information defines which of the following?

Question 9 options:

	1)	Primary sources
	2)	Research
	3)	Secondary sources
	4)	Index

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Question 10 (1 point)

 

If something is the top hit on Google, you know that

Question 10 options:

	1)	It is highly reliable
	2)	It has been reviewed by experts
	3)	It paid for Google to rank it first
	4)	None of these

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Question 11 (1 point)

 

A speaker says, "Imagine a place where the rivers are flowing, the sun is shining, and the fun is unlimited, where there is never a dull moment, and the freedom of the outdoors will captivate your mind." This is an example of:

Question 11 options:

	1)	A narrative
	2)	An explanation
	3)	An example
	4)	A description

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Question 12 (1 point)

 

According to the textbook, a description must meet which two tests?

Question 12 options:

	1)	A description must be clear and obvious
	2)	A description must be vivid and dramatic
	3)	A description must be clear and vivid
	4)	A description must be accurate and vivid

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Question 13 (1 point)

 

Because audiences want more than just the personal opinion of speakers, we should

Question 13 options:

	1)	Insist that we are experts
	2)	Rely on testimonials
	3)	Provide evidence to support claims
	4)	None of these

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Question 14 (1 point)

 

This type of claim makes judgments about what is good or bad, right or wrong, moral or immoral:

Question 14 options:

	1)	Claim of consequence
	2)	Significance claim
	3)	Claim of value
	4)	Professional claim

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Question 15 (1 point)

 

The main problem with using numerical data on tobacco-related deaths obtained from the American Tobacco Institute is that:

Question 15 options:

	1)	The sample is not large enough
	2)	The numerical data are unscientific
	3)	The source of the numerical data is biased
	4)	The numerical data are not verifiable

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Question 16 (1 point)

 

Vivid examples that make the explanations come to life, such as melting ice in a glass to illustrate the way melting glaciers might affect sea level fulfill which of the three tests of explanations?

Question 16 options:

	1)	Is the explanation clear?
	2)	Is the explanation accurate?
	3)	Is the explanation interesting?
	4)	All of these

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Question 17 (1 point)

 

The internal coherence or believability of a narrative is called:

Question 17 options:

	1)	Narrative reliability
	2)	Narrative fidelity
	3)	Narrative consistency
	4)	Narrative probability

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Question 18 (1 point)

 

To test whether an example is representative of the larger category, we need to:

Question 18 options:

	1)	Find examples that contradict our example
	2)	Rely solely on experts in the field
	3)	Verify that the example is atypical
	4)	Find out if the example is typical or an isolated incident

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Question 19 (1 point)

 

This type of claim makes statements about what a person should do:

Question 19 options:

	1)	Claim of principle
	2)	Significance claim
	3)	Professional claim
	4)	Claim of policy

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Question 20 (1 point)

 

The internal coherence - whether a story makes sense or is believable is called:

Question 20 options:

	1)	Narrative sensitivity
	2)	Narrative probability
	3)	Narrative reflexiveness
	4)	Narrative fidelity

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Question 21 (1 point)

 

Openings such as "Today I'm going to talk about" are:

Question 21 options:

	1)	Exciting and powerful
	2)	Too weak to enlist an audience's attention
	3)	Rare and intriguing
	4)	Capable of enlisting the audience's attention

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Question 22 (1 point)

 

Concluding a speech on a memorable high note can help speakers in which of the following ways?

Question 22 options:

	1)	A memorable conclusion can turn the audience's favorable impression following the introduction into a lasting impression
	2)	A memorable conclusion can help the speaker favorably impress audience members at the end of the speech
	3)	Neither of these
	4)	Both A and B

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Question 23 (1 point)

 

According to the textbook, which of the following acts as a way to reduce uncertainty and as a way to build a framework for recognizing what is most important in a speech?

Question 23 options:

	1)	Previewing main points
	2)	Providing quotations
	3)	Providing startling statistics
	4)	Sharing a story

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Question 24 (1 point)

 

Which of the following is a goal of the thesis statement?

Question 24 options:

	1)	The thesis statement should be vague and incomprehensible so the audience will be open to our ideas
	2)	The thesis statement focuses the audience's attention on the central point of the speech
	3)	The thesis statement should be spontaneous
	4)	The thesis statement provokes the audience to take action

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Question 25 (1 point)

 

"Have you ever done something so embarrassing that you thought you would never live it down?" This is an example of which concept?

Question 25 options:

	1)	Aphorism
	2)	Rhetorical question
	3)	Rhetorical situation
	4)	Proverb

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Question 26 (1 point)

 

Which kind of signpost clearly lets the audience know where he/she is in the speech and how close he/she is to finishing?

Question 26 options:

	1)	Internal summaries
	2)	Connections
	3)	Speech progression
	4)	None of these

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Question 27 (1 point)

 

According to the authors, effective introductions:

Question 27 options:

	1)	Open a speech with impact to enlist the audience's undivided attention
	2)	Preview the speech so that audience members can more easily follow the speech
	3)	Connect the speaker's topic with the self interest of audience members
	4)	All of these

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Question 28 (1 point)

 

"How many of you think you could administer CPR in an emergency situation? How many of you have actually had to use CPR in an emergency situation?" These are examples of which of the following type of speech opening?

Question 28 options:

	1)	Rhetorical question
	2)	Proverb
	3)	Aphorism
	4)	Rhetorical situation

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Question 29 (1 point)

 

"To sum up, I believe that as currently configured California is ungovernable. I provided you with the reasons I believe this to be the case. First . . ." is an example of which of the following?

Question 29 options:

	1)	Thesis
	2)	Preview
	3)	Rhetorical question
	4)	Summary

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Question 30 (1 point)

 

Which of the following is defined as the tendency for people to remember and be most influenced by either what they hear at the beginning or ending of a speech?

Question 30 options:

	1)	Signpost
	2)	Call to action
	3)	Primacy-recency effect
	4)	Aphorism

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Question 31 (1 point)

 

Which of the following is a guideline for developing main points?

Question 31 options:

	1)	Limit the number of main points
	2)	Focus each main point on developing the thesis statement
	3)	Construct main points so that they are parallel in structure
	4)	All of these

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Question 32 (1 point)

 

What is Monroe's motivated sequence?

Question 32 options:

	1)	A pattern of organization that employs repetition of points, with the points growing in intensity as the speech builds to its conclusion
	2)	A pattern of organization based on natural divisions in the subject matter
	3)	A four-point pattern of organization that is based on ill, blame, cure, and cost
	4)	A five-step organizational scheme involving (1) attention, (2) need, (3) satisfaction, (4) visualization, and (5) action

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Question 33 (1 point)

 

If a speech is divided into sections on mammals, reptiles, and birds, which organizational patter is being used?

Question 33 options:

	1)	Alphabetical pattern
	2)	Time pattern
	3)	Spatial pattern
	4)	Categorical pattern

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Question 34 (1 point)

 

Which of the following patterns is best suited to persuasive speeches where speakers expect audience members to be exposed to counter-persuasion in the immediate or near future?

Question 34 options:

	1)	Stock issues pattern
	2)	Causal pattern
	3)	Two-sided refutational pattern
	4)	Problem-solution pattern

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Question 35 (1 point)

 

If the main points or body of a speech are organized so that letters correspond to words or the letters form an acronym, such as MADD for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, which organizational pattern is being used?

Question 35 options:

	1)	Alphabetical pattern
	2)	Time pattern
	3)	Categorical pattern
	4)	Spatial pattern

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Question 36 (1 point)

 

 Review the following main points for a speech on registering for classes. Identify the problem illustrated:
I. Make an advising appointment
II. Gather needed information
III. Check requirements
IV. Plan a schedule
V. Write out questions
VI. Meet with an advisor
VII. Make recommended changes
VIII. Turn in the schedule

Question 36 options:

	1)	The main points do not support the thesis statement
	2)	The main points are not stated in a complex manner
	3)	There are too few main points
	4)	There are too many main points

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Question 37 (1 point)

 

Review the following speech outline about performing an interview and identify the organizational pattern.
I. Steps to take before an interview
II. Steps to take during an interview
III. Steps to take after an interview

Question 37 options:

	1)	Spatial pattern
	2)	Problem-solution pattern
	3)	Categorical pattern
	4)	Time pattern

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Question 38 (1 point)

 

Using parallel structure in stating main points is important because:

Question 38 options:

	1)	It is complex
	2)	It is memorable
	3)	It is easier to see on a note card
	4)	It enhances suspense

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Question 39 (1 point)

 

Which of the following is defined as a pattern of organization that involves (1) introducing the topic and thesis statement, (2) presenting arguments and evidence supporting the thesis, (3) acknowledging arguments against the thesis, (4) refuting these arguments, (5) restating arguments and evidence supporting the thesis, and presenting the conclusion?

Question 39 options:

	1)	Stock issues pattern
	2)	Causal pattern
	3)	Two-sided refutational pattern
	4)	Categorical pattern

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Question 40 (1 point)

 

Which of the following is defined as a four-point pattern of organization that is based on ill, blame, cure, and cost?

Question 40 options:

	1)	Monroe's motivated sequence
	2)	Problem-solution pattern
	3)	Refutational pattern
	4)	Stock issues pattern

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Question 41 (1 point)

 

Pathos can be defined as:

Question 41 options:

	A)	The emotional states in an audience that a speaker can arouse and use to achieve persuasive goals
	B)	Evidence based on expert testimony
	C)	The proof a speaker offers to an audience through the words of his or her message
	D)	The degree to which an audience perceives a speaker as credible

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Question 42 (1 point)

 

An advertisement states that in a recent poll, 9 out of 10 people chose a certain product over others.  This type of persuasive appeal is based on which concept?

Question 42 options:

	A)	Reciprocity
	B)	Commitment
	C)	Social Support
	D)	Scarcity

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Question 43 (1 point)

 

Researchers have shown that credibility consists of two primary components, which are:

Question 43 options:

	A)	Competence and character
	B)	Knowledge and intelligence
	C)	Expertise and intelligence
	D)	Trustworthiness and character

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Question 44 (1 point)

 

One way students can enhance their credibility is to:

Question 44 options:

	A)	Mention any expertise they have regarding the topic
	B)	Develop the logos of their argument through reasoning and evidence they present
	C)	Dress appropriately for the speech
	D)	All of these

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Question 45 (1 point)

 

With hostile or indifferent audiences, it is particularly important to have some of your best material during which part of the speech?

Question 45 options:

	A)	Early
	B)	Middle
	C)	Late
	D)	Any of these

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Question 46 (1 point)

 

Once people have a concrete impression of an idea, a practice, or a product, a second persuasive purpose is likely to follow.  What is this purpose?

Question 46 options:

	A)	Adopting
	B)	Constructing
	C)	Reinforcing
	D)	Branding

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Question 47 (1 point)

 

According to the elaboration likelihood model of persuasion, long-term attitude change is more likely to be produced by:

Question 47 options:

	A)	Collaboration (or group discussion)
	B)	No elaboration (or peripheral route processing)
	C)	Elaboration (or central route processing)
	D)	None of the above (according to this model, long-term attitude change is impossible)

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Question 48 (1 point)

 

Speakers who hope to induce ___________ should approach the task with a systematic campaign over time.

Question 48 options:

	A)	Commitment
	B)	Inoculation
	C)	Change
	D)	Branding

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Question 49 (1 point)

 

In his persuasive speech on juvenile crime, Joe shared his personal experience as a teenage criminal.  This type of evidence is:

Question 49 options:

	A)	First-order data
	B)	Fourth-order data
	C)	Second-order data
	D)	Third-order data

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Question 50 (1 point)

 

When running for office, a candidate enlisted the help of a popular movie star to speak on her behalf.  This type of persuasive appeal is based on:

Question 50 options:

	A)	Commitment
	B)	Liking
	C)	Reciprocity
	D)	Social Support

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