HOUSTON SPCH1311 2019 February Chapter 7 Quiz Latest

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Chapter 7 Quiz

Question 1The trick to identifying a speech topic is to match your interests and qualifications, the interests and existing knowledge of your audience, and the requirements of the situation.

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Question 2According to the text, a common factor that emerges when talking with students who have succeeded in selecting appropriate speech topics is that they start looking for a topic as soon as they receive the assignment.

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 Question 3"To entertain" is an example of an appropriate thesis statement.

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 Question 4A speech to entertain should primarily enhance an audience's knowledge and understanding of a topic.

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 Question 5The general purpose of a speech states its overall goal: to inform, to persuade or to entertain.

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 Question 6The collection and interpretation of characteristics of individuals, excluding values, attitudes, and beliefs, is called a psychological analysis.

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 Question 7Brainstorming is a technique used to generate as many ideas as possible without being concerned about time.

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 Question 8With abstract topics it is especially important to narrow the focus.

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 Question 9What distinguishes the three types of speeches is the function on which the speaker places the most emphasis.

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 Question 10When a topic is controversial, speakers whose general purpose is to inform should take sides.

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