Public Speaking MCQ Questions Answers

1. Implicit statements are often present in an argument due to the _____________ of the situation.

2. A person who is a __________ type makes decisions through logical, rational analysis.

3. One strategy for managing debilitative communication apprehension is to __________.

4. When persuasive speakers use facts and statistics, they rely on ____ to influence the audience.

5. Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

6. Researchers estimate that you remember ______ percent of what you simultaneously see and hear.

7. During a presentation, you should _____________ look at your visual aids.

8. These lines establish the __________________ for the declaration of independence.

9. If you want to ________, you should rely on attitude inoculation.

10. The ____________ lists all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by a library.

11. Of all the kinds of speechmaking, __________ speaking is the most complex and the most challenging

12. Critical thinking means making judgments based on ________.

13. The goal of brainstorming relates to the ______ of information produced.

14. The more __________ your examples, the greater impact they are likely to have.

15. When we describe someone as ""critical"" we usually mean they have a(n) ________ orientation.

16. When listening to people debating a topic, a critical thinker should ignore _________.

17. When two ideas are used to prove each other, we call this ________ reasoning.

18. A class that is responsible for accessing both the internet and a database has ____ cohesion.

19. It is important to put your ideas into outline form as soon as you begin work on your presentation.

20. A full sentence outline should ______.

21. A public speaker who continues to build confidence as a speaker will be comfortable speaking in a classroom and other public settings.

22. If you act like you are better than a person asking a question, you are making the mistake of ______.

23. We tend to remember what we hear first and last, which is called the ______ factor.

24. Questions posed during a presentation may allow a speaker to address any immediate concerns.

25. Which of the following is true of the Q&A session?

26. You should ______ the questions you are asked.

27. A presenter should prepare responses to potential questions.

28. By soliciting questions from the audience in advance, the speaker is able to address any key concerns.

29. Being able to put yourself in the shoes of audience members enables you to ______.

30. A presenter should ignore anyone in the audience who asks a question that he/she deems irrelevant.

31. Waiting to answer questions at the end of the presentation will allow the audience to focus on the intended message.

32. Webinars delivered synchronously are only available at the time of the webinar.

33. A speaker should be trained on any technology that will be used during the presentation.

34. Gestures and nonverbal expressions should be exaggerated when the speaker is on camera.

35. Which of the following is true of a webinar?

36. Presentation aids work in both the face-to-face and digital environments.

37. Presenters can sustain interest with online audiences if they involve the audience in the presentation.

38. Unlike live presentations, there is only one format available for online presenters (i.e., online).

39. A speech delivered in real-time to a live audience is called ______.

40. Presentations that are recorded and played back at another time are ______.

41. What is the first step in preparing a digital story?

42. A ______ is a digital audio recording that is made accessible online.

43. A poster presentation is ______.

44. When presenting, it is safe to assume that you know more about your topic than your peers.

45. In a classroom setting, the speaker must demonstrate respect for the audience.

46. Discussing the author’s methods is not relevant and should not be included in your review.

47. If you believe there should not be a change to the status quo, you are arguing the ______.

48. Class presentations are less formal than public speeches, but more formal than ______.

49. There should be a change in the healthcare system” is an example of the ______.

50. ______ refers to a project that addresses a non-profit community or public agency need.

51. Academic performance can increase as you improve your presentation skills.

52. When asked to review an article in class, you should always offer your understanding of the author’s perspective.

53. Stories help a speaker shape the reality they want others to imagine.

54. According to ______ theory, when we compare two unlike things in a figure of speech, the comparison influences us on an unconscious level.

55. “I” language finds you ______.

56. When incorporated into a speech, stories can be powerful messages that inspire and foster audience participation.

57. The audience will question a speaker’s performance if they choose the wrong story for the wrong occasion.

58. A ______ describes what people are doing and why.

59. Stories work well when they reflect the speaker’s passion.

60. What is “real voice”?

61. Josh tells a story about how everyone can work together to help solve issues such as childhood hunger. He is most likely to use ______.

62. A story should transmit ideas and shape knowledge.

63. A guide that can be used to respond to the interviewers questions is the S.T.A.R. system which means ______.

64. When preparing for an interview, you should ______.

65. An interview allows both the interviewer and the interviewee the opportunity to evaluate whether or not they are compatible.

66. If you decide to ask questions during the interview, you should focus on knowing what your salary and employee benefits would be.

67. A brief, highly prepared persuasive presentation of a new idea or product is called a ______.

68. Showing that you are familiar with the company while conveying enthusiasm and energy during the interview will help the interviewer see you in a positive light.

69. A ______ provides a summary of what you have learned or accomplished.

70. ______ questions introduce a topic or area for exploration.

71. The interviewee has more freedom of expression with closed interview questions.

72. Anticipating potential questions you may be asked during the interview will allow you to formulate possible responses.

73. By speaking directly to the interviewer and clearly articulating yourself, you demonstrate confidence as a potential job candidate.

74. A special occasion speech should highlight the significance of the event or person as well as unite the audience on the occasion of celebration for the event or person.

75. A commencement address is a speech designed to praise and congratulate a graduating class.

76. It is not always necessary to be in sync with the speaker when making an introduction. The speaker should be able to stand alone.

77. A speech of presentation is only required to be brief if there are more than two speakers on the program.

78. A ______ is given in response to a speech of presentation.

79. Whenever you are introducing or presenting the speaker, it is important to remember you are ______.

80. A speech of acceptance should be a full length speech with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

81. If you give a speech to celebrate a friend’s birthday, you are likely giving a ______.

82. When delivering a ______, you pay tribute to a person who has died.

83. The purpose of the ______ is to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.

84. The outcome that a group is able to achieve is rarely affected by the group’s dynamics.

85. Each member of a small group holds a particular role, and works together to achieve a desired end.

86. During the ______ stage, the emphasis of the group switches to task accomplishment.

87. Participation and motivation are ______.

88. An important element to consider when organizing a group is to figure out ______.

89. A ______ will focus on resolving differences of opinion and group conflicts.

90. A decision made by a group is often received better than a decision presented by an individual.

91. Brainstorming is an individual, not group, activity.

92. The tendency to let the desire for consensus override careful analysis and reasoned decision making is called ______.

93. Task leadership behaviors include keeping the group on track.

94. Numbers that summarize a group of observations are ______.

95. Assertions are statements that can be proven to be true or false by direct observation.

96. Audience members are more likely to believe a speaker’s message if they unite credibility with humor.

97. A speaker who can present evidence and arguments that move the audience closer to their point of view has used the principles of reasoning effectively.

98. The Toulmin Reasonable Argument Model suggests you can improve your chances of persuading others by ______.

99. To progress from a series of specific observations to a more general claim or conclusion is called ______.

100. Speakers can use the testimony of respected individuals to add credibility to the conclusions presented in their speeches.