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Public and Presentational (Professional) Speaking - S'22

Questions used probably will include some mixture of Short Answer, & Brief Essay types.   Be prepared to explain, to analyze, to use comparison/contrast.  Some may involve viewing videoclips of presenters/communicators.

I will NOT use the same exact wording as in the readings & I expect you to use your-own-words in your answers. We have covered a great deal of material and you should be prepared to step back and see how the various units all connect.  Although many of the online quiz questions were in multiple choice format, you can still use them for studying--especially for checking the items you got incorrect.  It is HIGHLY recommended that you review the feedback you received on the midterm's advance questions.

It is expected that you will have to answer 3-4questions selected out of a list of approximately five(5) .  [-- NOT including the Peer Evaluation2 that you are pasting into its own question slot.{back up copy of Form 2a is at bottom}]

Use strategy. Review the handouts/online assignment pages/slide shows that have been used for class activities.  They also help you focus in on the important concepts/terms from the course being emphasized by your professor.  As you review your readings, make use of any preview information as well as the post-chapter summaries & questions. Also, be familiar with such terms/concepts as these listed below: (please note that this list is random, incomplete & off the top-of-my-head, but it will get you started.)

Below are various samples of in-class test questions I have asked in the past in this & similar, academic-type communication courses. These may or may not pertain to your current textbook, therefore they are not provided as review material.  I simply cut & pasted  items from previous tests, but at least they will give you an idea of how complex and multifaceted my take-home-test questions tend to be.

Some Sample Objective-type Questions -----

  [F.I.]   1. Some amount of adaptation-to-the-situation is possible, but proportionally, a speech/presentation's conclusion should comprise about ___% of the speech.

 [M.C.]  2.  The primary factors that distinguish public speaking from other forms of communication include A)   opportunities for feedback.   B)   level of preparation.           C)   degree of formality.   D)   all of the options are correct.    E)  choices B & C

 [term]  3. What is a Case Study and how can  completing one benefit a Presenter talking to an "Internal" audience", or to an "External audience" or for  a Persuader" &/or for a problem solver?"                                              

[SA] 4. Identify something you perceive to be a cultural barrier to listening, based on your own experience or a hypothetical situation, and explain how this barrier could be overcome.

[ES] 5.  Describe each step in Monroe's Motivated Sequence pattern of arrangement & discuss: Why is the motivated sequence so effective for organizing sales presentations?

[SA] 6. Listen to ______'s persuasive speech. Identify the substantive warrant being used to tie the claim  to the evidence, thus proving the argumentation.

[ES] 7  Explain the four types of learning styles, and provide an example of what a speaker can do to appeal to each style. Why is it important for a speaker to appeal to different learning styles?

[SA] 8.  Explain how Maslow's hierarchy of needs relates to persuasive speaking. Base your answer in any  of the persuasive presentations  your heard in THIS class THIS semester.

[ES] 9.  Explain the basic ways that nonverbal communication channels are used in relation to the words being said .

[ES] 11. Briefly describe the functions of supporting materials. ( remember this is not the same as "supporting points.")

               Then,  explain why speakers should use a variety of supporting materials in any given speech. (Give at least two(2) solid reasons.

[ES] 12. Explain the sequencing of each of Dewey's steps by referencing YOUR group's processes during the creation of its spokesperson campaign. <be sure to correctly name and reference the specific steps>