The Art of Public Speaking, chapters 6-8

What is the tendency to be concerned with one's own values, beliefs, and well-being?

• Stereotyping

• Situational Analysis

• Egocentrism

• Demographic Analysis

Which of the following is NOT a factor in demographic analysis?

• Disposition toward topic

• Age

• Religion

• Group membership

What should a speaker do to adapt to unexpected circumstances during a speech?

• End the speech abruptly

• Continue with the prepared speech

• Ignore the circumstances

• Adjust for unexpected circumstances

Before the speech, what should the speaker do?

• End the speech abruptly

• Ignore the audience

• Continue with the prepared speech

• Assess how audience will respond

Which question is open ended?

• Rate this movie from one to five stars.

• Is there a class today? Yes/No

• What do you think about the new mayor?

In a situational analysis, the speaker analyzes...

• the size of the room

• the disposition toward the topic

• the disposition toward the occasion

• all of these

What resources can you find at the library?

What is a library catalog?

• The place to ask a librarian questions.

• A list of the books and materials available at the library.

• Part of the periodical databases.

When you evaluate an internet source, consider...

• Who paid for the site?

• Is the site entertaining?

• Can I copy this information?

When you evaluate an internet source, consider...

• When the site was created

• If the site is too long

• If the site has engaging graphics