Ch. 11 "Other Types of Public Speaking" Test

One role of a speech of introduction is to _____.

• analyze the communication skills of the speaker

• outline the upcoming events of the day

• summarize the background and qualities of the upcoming speaker

• define the main themes of a speech

People who give acceptance speeches should always _____.

• communicate their great respect for the honor

• use a lot of technical language in the speech

• make political statements that express their views

• stress their own accomplishments and achievements

A speech honoring poet and writer Maya Angelou is an example of a _____.

• eulogy

• keynote

• dedication

• testimonial

_____ are expressions of grief and loss.

• Introductory speeches

• Eulogies

• Testimonials

• Commencement speeches

Which of the following is NOT a goal of a keynote speaker?

• to entertain listeners

• to get listeners excited about an event

• to motivate listeners to care about something

• to take questions from the audience

The goal of a _____ is to commend graduates and help them envision their futures.

• commencement speech

• keynote speech

• public relations speech

• dedication speech

The first speaker at a special event should _____.

• make the longest speech

• be very serious and respectful

• welcome the listeners to the event

• talk about his or her personal beliefs

The goal of a speech to entertain always is to _____.

• please and divert the audience

• poke fun at an important issue

• use humor to outline the theme of a conference

• pay tribute to an individual or group

In a business report, your chief goal is to _____.

• use humor to make your point

• present information clearly and efficiently

• impress your employer

• tell only the good news

To prepare for an impromptu speech, _____.

• consider what your listeners already know about the topic

• tell the group that you’re very nervous

• avoid eye contact

• apologize for your lack of preparation