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WorksheetsCreed Speaking Questions
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 3hrs 22mins
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1.
_____ is a figure of speech that attributes human characteristics to animals, objects, or concepts.
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
fallacy
2.
The arrangement of words into patterns so that the sound of the words together enhances the meaning of a phrase is called:
a)
rhythm
b)
counterarguments
c)
persuasive speech
d)
rhyme
3.
A speech thst attempts to change or reinforce an audience's thoughs, feelings, or actions is:
a)
a persuasive speech.
b)
a demonstrative speech.
c)
an informative speech.
d)
none of these
4.
A speech that attempts to explain how things work and must convince the audience of the usefulness and accuracy of the information. This kind of speech is:
a)
an informative speech
b)
a demonstrative speech.
c)
a persuasive speech
d)
none of these
5.
Which of following is the best example of an informative speech:
a)
a teacher giving a classroom lecture.
b)
a businessman seeking financial backing for a new venture.
c)
a wedding toast.
d)
a keynote speaker at the State FFA Leadership Conference.
6.
An audience's perception of a speaker's competence and character is known as the speaker's _____.
a)
credibility
b)
common ground
c)
call to action
d)
counterarguments
7.
A listener who needs to hear verbal explanations and descriptions in order to learn well.
a)
auditory listener
b)
experiential listener
c)
effective listener
d)
competent listener
8.
A speech that makes it as simple as possible for the audience to process information is known as a(n):
a)
considerate speech
b)
auditory speech
c)
experiental speech
d)
listenable speech
9.
Informal, nonstandard vocabulary is called _____ and should be avoided in formal speeches.
a)
slang
b)
euphemism
c)
argument
d)
jargon
10.
A listener who needs to see something in order to understand it is a(n):
a)
visual listener
b)
auditory listener
c)
effective listener
d)
critical listener
11.
A set of statements that allows you to develop your evidence to establish the validity of your claim is a(n):
a)
argument
b)
conclusion
c)
minor premise
d)
major premise
12.
The logical outcome of an argument results from the major and minor premises and is called the:
a)
conclusion
b)
argument
c)
thesis
d)
inference
13.
A(n) _____ is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things by describing one thing as being something else.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
idiom
d)
alliteration
14.
The predisposition to act for or against a person or position is referred to as which of the following?
a)
attitude
b)
belief
c)
value
d)
opinion
15.
Most speeches should be prepared for which of the following audiences?
a)
Specific
b)
Hostile
c)
Hypothetical
d)
Idealized
16.
Which of the following patterns of organization would be most suitable for speeches such as "The Events Leading to World War II," "The Development of Language in the Child," and "The Major Steps in Learning to Use a Computer?"
a)
Chronological
b)
Spatial
c)
Problem-Solution
d)
Cause-Effect
17.
In both classical and contemporary views of public speaking, primary attention is given to which of the following?
a)
substance or content of the speech
b)
style of the speech
c)
delivery of the speech
d)
organization of the speech
18.
A speaker's credibility relates most directly to which of the following?
a)
believability
b)
persuasiveness
c)
emotional appeal
d)
effectiveness
19.
What is the BEST way to establish credibility with your audience?
a)
establish common ground
b)
wear a business suit
c)
throw candy or other favors into the audience
d)
employ a sense of humor and crack a few jokes before beginning
20.
An extemporaneous speech:
a)
is likely to be more dynamic than manuscript speeches.
b)
is best given on controversial or sensitive topics.
c)
requires no previous preparation.
d)
is the kind of speech given during the State of the Union address.
21.
A statement that summarizes the main point or points which you want to communicate to your audience is a(n):
a)
thesis statement
b)
conclusion
c)
allieration
d)
illustration
22.
When selecting a topic for a speech or presentation, a speaker should:
a)
choose a topic with which they have personal experience or expertise.
b)
choose a controversial topic in order to incite the crowd's emotions.
c)
stay as general as possible in their topic or direction.
d)
use all of these strategies.
23.
Speaker credibility refers most closely to which of the following?
a)
Believability
b)
Persuasiveness
c)
Effectiveness
d)
Emotional appeal
24.
Which of the following patterns of organization would be most suitable for speeches such as "The events leading to World War II," "the development of language in the child," and "the major steps in learning to use a computer"?
a)
Chronological
b)
Spatial
c)
Problem-solution
d)
Cause-effect
25.
A good speech topic:
a)
Is adapted, involves your listeners and also interests you.
b)
Avoids all issues of political significance.
c)
Should be used in the same way in all speaking situations if it is a good topic!
d)
Should be complex and technical
26.
A(n) __________ audience is characterized by many differences among individuals.
a)
Heterogeneous
b)
Homogeneous
c)
Voluntary
d)
Big
27.
When researching materials for your speech, you should:
a)
Use a variety of resource materials to give a more balanced approach to your speech.
b)
Avoid magazines since they are not books.
c)
Never use a book since it is probably dated material.
d)
Not use computer research since it generally has a bias.
28.
________ is the "use of someone else’s ideas or words, without credit."
a)
Plagiarism
b)
Stealing
c)
Thievery
d)
Copyright Infringement
29.
Which of the following is an example of an effective preview statement:
a)
"Today I will explain first how to reduce your waste, second how to recycle items and third, how to reuse materials
b)
"To learn effective rock-climbing,, you will need to know how to stretch, preparing your materials, and you must be able to go on a hike through the woods to find the best spot."
c)
“Three steps to making this work will follow."
d)
"Understanding your credit report is important."
30.
The body of the speech:
a)
Expands upon the main points previewed in the preview statement.
b)
All of the answers
c)
Helps provide the audience an introduction to your credentials as a speaker on the topic.
d)
Introduces the topic to the audience.
31.
Effective speech transitions:
a)
All of the answers
b)
Bridge ideas together
c)
Connect the body of a speech with the introduction and conclusion
d)
Prepare your audience for forthcoming ideas and materials
32.
Which of the following is a function of a conclusion?
a)
To summarize the speaker's message
b)
To establish the speaker's credibility
c)
To provide a list of readings
d)
To provide a sense of inertia
33.
The ____ of a speech is its largest portion, in which the speaker places his or her arguments and ideas, substantiation and examples, and proofs and illustrations
a)
Body
b)
Introduction
c)
Conclusion
d)
Transition from introduction to body
34.
An ______ is a "written plan that uses symbols, margins, and content to reveal the order, importance, and substance of your speech."
a)
Outline
b)
Rough Draft
c)
Final Draft
d)
Initial Brainstorming
35.
A preliminary organization of the outline of your speech which you use as your starting point to write your sentence outline from is called a __________ __________ outline.
a)
Rough Draft
b)
Final Draft
c)
Expanded Form
d)
The Secondary Outline
36.
When picking a topic, you should
a)
Analyze then select
b)
Pick the first thing that comes to your mind
c)
Do what your friends suggest
d)
Go with your first choice and don’t look back
37.
In the introduction of your speech you gain what from your audience?
a)
Attention
b)
Rapport
c)
Momentum
d)
Reaction
38.
Testimony, statistics, examples and what are all part of supporting material?
a)
Narratives
b)
Pleas
c)
Gossip
d)
Blogs
39.
What is a statement connecting one thought to another?
a)
Transition
b)
Quote
c)
Connecting Point
d)
Inflexion Point
40.
What are the three main components of a speech?
a)
Introduction, body, and conclusion
b)
Beginning, middle, and end
c)
Introduction, middle, and conclusion
d)
Beginning, body, and conclusion
41.
What is the mode of delivery for a spontaneous, informative speech?
a)
Extemporaneous
b)
Impromptu
c)
Manuscript
d)
Memorized
42.
What would be a good number of main points in a speech?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
9
d)
1
43.
Which is the best method for selecting a topic?
a)
Brainstorming
b)
Random Selection
c)
Initial interest in topic
d)
Have someone chose for you
44.
When using visual aids you should always:
a)
Keep it simple
b)
Pass them around while you are speaking
c)
Use black and white posters only
d)
Look at your visual aid while speaking
45.
What three things may be used to support a main point in an outline?
a)
Story, hard fact, testimony
b)
Narrative, compliment, example
c)
Fact, example, silly story
d)
None of the answers
46.
What are the three steps to the writing process?
a)
Prewriting, writing, post writing
b)
Prewriting, writing, evaluating
c)
Outline, writing, evaluating
d)
Outline, writing, post writing
47.
The _____ protects free speech and freedom of the press in the United States.
a)
First Amendment
b)
Fifth Amendment
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Bill of Ethical Standards
48.
The three main parts of an oral presentation are
a)
an introduction, the body, and the closing
b)
an anecdote, the body, and the summary
c)
an introduction, the body, and the summary
d)
a quotation, the intermediate, and the closing
49.
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
a)
E.M. Tiffany
b)
Leslie Applegate
c)
Jim Jones
d)
Bob Smith
50.
The first two words in each paragraph of the FFA Creed are:
a)
I believe
b)
I will
c)
I hope
d)
I know
51.
At what convention was the FFA Creed adopted?
a)
Third
b)
First
c)
Fifth
d)
Sixty Third
52.
How many paragraphs are there in the FFA Creed?
a)
5
b)
4
c)
3
d)
7
53.
How many "I Believe's" are there in the FFA Creed?
a)
6
b)
5
c)
4
d)
7
54.
How many sentences are there in the FFA Creed?
a)
6
b)
5
c)
4
d)
7
55.
At which convention(s) was the FFA Creed Revised?
a)
38th & 63rd
b)
38th
c)
63rd
d)
3rd
56.
What state was FFA Creed auther E.M. Tiffany from?
a)
Wisconson
b)
Arizona
c)
Utah
d)
Virginia
57.
What do the initials E.M. of E.M. Tiffany stand for?
a)
Erwin Milton
b)
Elton Milton
c)
Erwin Mark
d)
Edgar Matthew
58.
The 3rd paragraph of the FFA Creed begins with “I believe in…"
a)
leadership from ourselves and respect from others
b)
the future of agriculture
c)
less dependance on begging and more power in bargining
d)
leadership from others and respect from ourselves
59.
The FFA Creed says, “...to live and work on a good farm is pleasant as well as _________"
a)
Challenging
b)
Hard
c)
Difficult
d)
Enjoyable
60.
The FFA Creed says, "I believe in leadership from ourselves and
a)
respect from others
b)
respect for our elders
c)
leadership from others
d)
more power in bargining
61.
During what year was the term “farming” in the FFA Creed changed to “agriculture?”
a)
1990
b)
1928
c)
1988
d)
1930
62.
During what convention was the term “farming” in the FFA Creed changed to “agriculture?”
a)
63rd
b)
38th
c)
3rd
d)
75th
63.
In what year was the first National Creed Speaking event held?
a)
1999
b)
1928
c)
1930
d)
1950
64.
At what University was creed author E.M. Tiffany a faculty member?
a)
University of Wisconsin - Madison
b)
University of Arizona
c)
Arizona State University
d)
Texas A & M University
65.
In which publication did the FFA Creed first appear?
a)
The Agricultural Education Magazine
b)
FFA New Horizons
c)
Progressive Farmer Magazine
d)
The National Future Farmer Magazine
66.
In what issue of the National Future Farmer Magazine did the FFA Creed first appear?
a)
Februrary 1929
b)
1928-10-01 00:00:00
c)
1929-06-01 00:00:00
d)
1930-07-01 00:00:00
67.
The original title of E.M. Tiffany's Creed was
a)
the Creed of a Future Farmer
b)
Official FFA Creed
c)
Farmers Creed
d)
Young Farmers Creed
68.
An implicit comparison, not introduced with the word "like" or "as," between two things that are essentially different yet having something in common.
a)
metaphor
b)
rhythm
c)
plan
d)
imagery
69.
Alliteration is:
a)
repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
b)
a fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
c)
it supports materials used to prove or disprove something
d)
using emotional language
70.
How does evidence affect persuasive speaking?
a)
it supports materials used to prove or disprove something
b)
repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
c)
a fallacy that introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion
d)
it uses emotional language
71.
What is the number one skill that employers look for?
a)
communication skills
b)
analytical skills
c)
team player
d)
computer skills
72.
What is glossophobia?
a)
fear of public speaking
b)
fear of spider webs
c)
fear of crowds
d)
fear of cockroaches
73.
What should you consider when determining what you want to talk about?
a)
your interests and your audience
b)
your favorite pair of shoes
c)
the speech you gave in 3rd grade
d)
what you ate for dinner yesterday
74.
Which one of the following is something you should do when delivering your speech?
a)
use facial expressions
b)
say "um" and "uh"
c)
slouch
d)
talk fast
75.
A brief tribute to a person or event being celebrated.
a)
toast
b)
logos
c)
claim
d)
roast
76.
Warrants that link the claim to the evidence.
a)
reasoning
b)
rhetoric
c)
roast
d)
analogy
77.
________ represents an appeal to the audiences emotions.
a)
pathos
b)
logos
c)
Jargon
d)
ethos
78.
Comparison between two things using like or as
a)
Similie
b)
voice
c)
Style
d)
evidence
79.
The position of a human voice on the musical scale
a)
pitch
b)
rate
c)
plot
d)
proof
80.
Criterion for evaluating the correctness of information by checking it against other information
a)
accuracy
b)
coverage
c)
summary
d)
claim
81.
The part of the introduction that identifies the main points to be developed in the body of the speech and presents an overview of the speech to follow
a)
preview
b)
beliefs
c)
proxemics
d)
pitch
82.
Communication achieved using facial expressions, eye contact, movements and gestures
a)
body language
b)
slang
c)
works consulted
d)
pie graph
83.
Technical language related to a specific field that may be incomprehensible to a general audience is known as an(a) ______.
a)
jargon
b)
rhythm
c)
pathos
d)
acronym
84.
Connecting elements used in speeches
a)
transitions
b)
graphics
c)
statistics
d)
definition
85.
The use of correct sounds and of proper stress on syllables when saying words
a)
pronunciation
b)
articulation
c)
presentation
d)
repetition
86.
Holding attention by pointing out a subject's importance or value to vital interests
a)
relevance
b)
debate
c)
coverage
d)
elevation
87.
What is the following an example of: Be consistent--Color has meaning; ex. Blue/calm, red/exciting
a)
use of color on a visual aid
b)
functions of a conclusion
c)
vocal variety
d)
pro/con side in a debate
88.
The ways in which people perceive reality (what you judge to be true and real)
a)
beliefs
b)
idioms
c)
values
d)
pitch
89.
Are acceptable to show what might happen as long as speaker makes it clear to the audience that the illustration is indeed hypothetical; What you believe the outcome might be.
a)
hypothetical example
b)
brief examples
c)
extended example
d)
speaking rate
90.
The repeated use of the same word or word pattern as a rhetorical device
a)
repetition
b)
metaphor
c)
statistics
d)
transitions
91.
What are colloquial expressions specific to a culture?
a)
idioms
b)
volume
c)
beliefs
d)
values
92.
What are the following examples of: 1) Manuscript>Speaking from a manuscript;
2) Memorization>Oratory not natural too formal and stiff;
3) Impromptu>Unpracticed and unprepared improvise;
4) Extemporaneous>Practiced and prepared but not memorized
a)
4 types of delivery
b)
handout guidelines
c)
expert testimony
d)
types of anxiety
93.
Extended metaphor and/or more detail is referred to as ________.
a)
analogy
b)
values
c)
anaphora
d)
imagery
94.
What are brief and often amusing stories referred to as?
a)
anecdotes
b)
monotone
c)
action
d)
pathos
95.
The FFA Creed was adopted at the _____ National Convention in _____.
a)
3rd; 1930
b)
1st, 1928
c)
2nd; 1930
d)
3rd; 1931
96.
Which paragraph of the FFA Creed states "…and in the ability of progressive agriculturalists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil."
a)
third
b)
fourth
c)
first
d)
second
97.
In what year was the FFA Creed adopted?
a)
1930
b)
1931
c)
1928
d)
1929
98.
Which paragraph of the FFA Creed contains the words "…in less need for charity and more of it when needed?"
a)
4
b)
5
c)
2
d)
3
99.
Which paragraph of the creed includes the phrase "with such knowledge and skill as I can secure?"
a)
third
b)
fourth
c)
fifth
d)
second
100.
When was the FFA Creed last revised?
a)
1990
b)
1989
c)
1965
d)
1930
101.
Which paragraph of the creed includes the phrase "I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life?"
a)
fifth
b)
fourth
c)
third
d)
second
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