Multiple choice

1. Critical listening is important because not all speakers are honest and ethical. 

Question 1 answers 

True 

False 

2. Which element of the introduction can be omitted in a one-point speech? 

Question 2 answers 

the preview 

the thesis statement 

the attention getter 

all of these 

none of these 

3. During her speech about alcohol use on campus, Leila formally defined every term for her audience, including "chug ," "kegger," and "chaser." Her audience was turned off by the belief that she was talking down to them and failing to acknowledge their prior knowledge. Leila's mistake was in showing ________ to her listeners. 

Question 3 answers 

stereotyping 

allusions 

condescension 

prejudice 

contempt 

4. A clear message should have a purpose and a thesis that are apparent to the listeners. 

Question 4 answers 

True 

False