public speaking for college and career hamilton gregory 11th edition – test bank

1.

If you have handouts, it is a good idea to give one to a blind listener.

TRUE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #1

2.

For blind or visually impaired listeners with service dogs, it is a good idea for a speaker to be friendly with the dogs before the speech by talking to them in a soft voice.

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #2

3.

In a large auditorium, your listeners are more likely to be responsive if they are sparsely seated throughout the hall than if they are tightly packed together.

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #3

4.

“Taboo” is the term used to describe an act, a word, or an object that is forbidden on grounds of morality or taste.

TRUE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #4

5.

If you cannot persuade skeptical listeners to adopt your views, you should at least try to move them closer to your position.

TRUE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #5

6.

It is acceptable to tell a joke about a certain ethnic group if no one from that ethnic group is present in the audience.

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #6

7.

If your audience knows little or nothing about your topic, you should limit the number of new ideas you discuss.

TRUE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #7

8.

Elderly members of an audience will feel stigmatized and offended if a speaker explains the meaning of terms that are popular among young people and unlikely to be known to older listeners.

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #8

9.

Listeners might get upset if your speech topic varies from what they had anticipated.

TRUE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #9

10.

The most understood form of nonverbal communication in the world is the smile.

TRUE

Chapter – Chapter 04 #10

11.

If listeners expect a well-known comedian to speak about humor, but she speaks on modern art, they will probably be

A.  delighted by the novelty.

B.  confused by her words.

C. is disappointed in her choice.

D.  eager to engage her in discussion.