public speaking test attached

Question 1

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You are giving a speech of presentation honoring a notable news reporter. Your research shows that the audience does NOT know the name of the individual being honored. How should you organize your presentation speech?

Answer

		Start by announcing the purpose of the award then announce the name of the recipient. Finally explain why that person was selected.
		Begin with specific comments about the recipient and end with general comments summarizing the reasons for the presentation.
		Keep the audience guessing, start with general comments that could refer to anybody, gradually move to specific comments, and announce the recipient.
		Announce the award without stating the news reporter's name.

Question 2

  All of the following suggestions are guidelines for a speech to entertain EXCEPT:

Answer

		have a central theme.
		use appropriate humor.
		actuate the audience.
		be organized.

Question 3

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is an example of a speech:

Answer

		to entertain.
		of presentation.
		of acceptance.
		of tribute.

Question 4

The speech that confers an award, a prize, or some other form of special recognition on an individual or a group is known as what type of special occasion speech?

Answer

		Speech of introduction
		Speech of presentation
		Announcement
		Videotaped speech

Question 5

When answering a question from the audience in a public gathering, what must you never do?

Answer

		If you don't know the answer, admit it.
		Be methodical when giving lengthy answers.
		Check the response with the questioner.
		Assume anything you say is off-the-record.

Question 6

When dealing with a question from the audience, the first thing to do is:

Answer

		answer the question.
		compliment the question.
		repeat or clarify the question.
		check the response with the questioner.

Question 7

When preparing a speech to entertain, which of the following guidelines will NOT help you adapt your humor to the audience, the occasion, the topic, and your style?

Answer

		Good humor must be relevant to the audience and the purpose of your speech.
		Humor that is off-color is off-limits.
		Avoid humor at the expense of others.
		Negative humor is appropriate and encouraged in most situations.

Question 8

An acceptance speech is a response to a speech of:

Answer

		introduction.
		tribute.
		presentation.
		entertainment

Question 9

What is a speech of presentation?

Answer

		A speech honoring a person, group, or event
		A speech introducing a featured speaker to an audience
		A speech conferring an award, a prize or some other recognition
		A speech persuading the audience to donate clothing

Question 10

A speech of __________ introduces a featured speaker to an audience.

Question 11

A speech of __________ is a speech conferring an award, a prize, or some other recognition on an individual or group.

Question 12

The second guideline for the acceptance speech is to compliment the __________.

Question 13

A speech to __________ is a speech used to make a point through the creative, organized use of the speaker’s humor.

Question 14

A time set aside at the end of a speech for the audience to formally interact with the speaker is known as the __________ period.

Question 15

One of the guidelines for the speech of tribute is for the speaker to be __________.

Question 16

In a public gathering, there is no such thing as a(n) __________ statement.

Question 17

How would you structure your speech of presentation if your audience already knows who won the award? Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 18

Describe the four guidelines for an acceptance speech. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 19

Choose a recently deceased public figure and use the guidelines for the speech of tribute to write a eulogy for that person. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 20

Write a few paragraphs providing advice for a classmate who has to present the keynote speaker at your school’s graduation ceremony. What should your classmate say and/or do during the speech? What should he/she not say and/or not do? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.