Abstract words almost always mean the same thing to all listeners
a. true
b. false
CHAPTER 2
All of the following fears were discussed in the text EXCEPT
a. fear of ridicule
b. fear of being stared at
c. fear of failure
d. fear of rejection
e. fear of the unknown
CHAPTER 3
When you make sense out of sound waves that are being transmitted by
a speaker, you are engaging in
a. hearing
b. amplifying
c. listening
d. downloading
CHAPTER 4
Most international audiences prefer which approach to a presentation
a. humorous
b. emotional
c. serious
d. informal
CHAPTER 5
To entertain is an example of
a. general purpose
b. specific purpose
c. central idea
d. target
CHAPTER 7
Which is the most reliable type of material?
a. evidence
b. testimonial
c. opinion
d. anecodote
CHAPTER 8
Support materials always constitute proof of an assertion
a. true
b. false
CHAPTER 9
If a visual aid id small, it should be passed among the listeners during
the speech.
a. true
b. false
CHAPTER 12
Videomakers magazine estimates that the best length for a training videotape
is about
a. 7 minutes
b. 17 minutes
c. 27 minutes
d. 37 minutes