Test Questions on the Basics of Speech

What is the main problem with the following critique? "That was the stupidest speech I've ever heard. You weren't organized, you were boring, it went too long, your visual aids were ugly and useless, and nobody cares about your topic." a. It is not positive. b. It is not objective. c. It is not constructive. d. It is not ethical. Which of the following below is the best example of an effective critique? a. Good job, but you looked weird when you demonstrated that model, and you sort of sounded like an idiot when you forgot what you were going to say. b. Good job, your ideas were organized and your demonstration really engaged the audience. One thing you could do differently is try to make more eye contact and use your notecards less. c. Good job, you were prepared and I liked your speech a lot. My favorite part was when you demonstrated that model. d. None of the above. After listening to Christine's speech, Albert tells her that it was good, but it was "kinda boring", and that most people probably won't care about her message. This is an example of: a. critic b. critique c. criticism d. None of the above. criticism What is the main problem with the following critique? "Your organization was confusing, you spoke too quietly and couldn't be heard, your visual aids were distracting, and your presentation was much too long." a. It is not specific. b. It is not objective. c. It is not positive. d. It is not ethical. What is the main problem with the following critique? "You put some thought into it, but you obviously do not care much about the topic you are presenting." a. It is not ethical. b. It is not constructive c. It is not specific. d. It is not behavior focused. When offering a _____________, it is best to be as objective and fair as possible. a. criticism b. criteria c. critic d. critique Avoiding offensive listening; listening objectively; weighing the pros and cons; examining the data; and listening without emotional involvement are all examples of which area of active listening? a. Listening with an open mind b. Listening ethically c. Listening for total meaning d. Listening with empathy Which area of active listening does the boy in this image need to work on? a. Listening for total meaning b. Listening with empathy c. Listening ethically d. Listening with an open mind After listening to Freddy's speech, Caroline tells him that she liked it very much because it was really good and interesting, and that he chose an important topic to speak on. This is an example of: a. criticism b. analysis c. critique d. active listening To listen actively, one must do all of the following except: a. make an effort to understand the message b. look carefully for valuable information c. avoid becoming self-focused d. All of the above are necessary for active listening. After Joanne's speech, she asked for feedback. One student raised his hand and said that her topic was very relevant to this audience and that her message was very clear thanks to her good organization. However, he felt that her speech could have been more interesting had she used more visual aids to engage the audience. This is an example of: a. criticism b. critique c. criteria d. critic Which of the following best defines the term "total meaning"? a. the process of evaluating something and rendering a judgment b. a message that is not partial, misinterpreted, or filtered; the entire message c. a review of someone's work, with comments on its good and bad qualities d. None of the above. Which of the following best illustrates a failure to listen with an open mind? a. Josh was texting his girlfriend while listening to the audio clip of Dr. King's speech. b. Faith felt that Dr. King's views were biased before she listened to the audio clip of his speech and knew she would be bored during most of it. c. Steve only listened to a minute of the speech before deciding that he had gotten the main idea and stopped listening. d. None of the above. During a presidential debate, Fran agreed with everything said by her political party's candidate, while she disagreed with each point made by the opposing party's candidate. This is an example of a failure to listen ___________________. a. with empathy b. for total meaning c. ethically d. quickly What is the main problem with the following critique? "There is still some room for improvement, but overall I thought your speech was well organized and engaging. I particularly liked the visual aid with the bicycle, and the length was just right." a. It is not behavior focused. b. It is not objective. c. It is not constructive. d. It is not specific. Which of the following is not an example of an effective critique of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech? a. I could tell he was passionate about his topic, but I found Dr. King's speech to be too long and, at times, rather boring. b. One can feel Dr. King's passion for his topic, however the introduction to his talk could have been shortened in order to better keep the audience engaged. c. Though, at times, wordy, Dr. King's passion for his topic and the historical and religious imagery he uses evoke strong emotion and keep his audience engaged. d. All of the above are effective critiques. _____________ is the process of evaluating something and rendering a judgment. a. Critique b. Criticism c. Critic d. Criteria What is the main problem with the following critique? "I've never liked horses, so I didn't think your speech was very interesting. Besides, the way your voice sounds has always bugged me." a. It is not objective. b. It is not ethical. c. It is not specific. d. It is not behavior focused. Gina considers herself pro-cell phone, and quickly forgot most of the main points of Mark's persuasive speech on why students should not be allowed to use their cell phones at school. This is an example of a failure to ___________________. a. listen ethically b. listen with empathy c. listen with an open mind