Choose the best answer

1			Which type of small group presentation is often described as a conversation in front of an audience?
			A)	Panel discussion
			B)	Symposium presentation
			C)	Forum discussion
			D)	None of the above
2			Which type of small group presentation consists of a moderator and several speakers seated in front of an audience?
			A)	Panel discussion
			B)	Symposium presentation
			C)	Forum discussion
			D)	None of the above
3			Which of the following statements about examples is accurate?
			A)	They are used so frequently in everyday conversation that we often forget about the impact they can have.
			B)	The more vivid the example the more likely they are to stay in listeners' minds.
			C)	Examples are most effective when they parallel the life experiences of listeners.
			D)	All of the above
4			When the President of the United States holds a press conference, which type of presentation is being used?
			A)	Panel discussion
			B)	Symposium presentation
			C)	Forum discussion
			D)	None of the above
5			The ABC Sunday morning talk show "This Week" is an example of which type of presentation format?
			A)	Panel discussion
			B)	Symposium presentation
			C)	Forum discussion
			D)	None of the above
6			Which one of the delivery styles is most often recommended by experts?
			A)	impromptu
			B)	extemporaneous
			C)	manuscript
			D)	memorized
7			One of the most important aspects of a forum discussion is
			A)	that speakers are allowed uninterrupted time to present their ideas.
			B)	a moderator who can keep the discussion focused.
			C)	the audience's small role in asking questions.
			D)	that all viewpoints are allowed to be heard.
8			Which type of purpose statement is designed to convince someone to actively do something?
			A)	Inform
			B)	Persuade
			C)	Entertain
			D)	Actuate
9			Which type of purpose statement is designed to influence another's opinion?
			A)	Inform
			B)	Persuade
			C)	Entertain
			D)	Actuate
10			Which type of purpose statement is designed to increase the knowledge level of the audience?
			A)	Inform
			B)	Persuade
			C)	Entertain
			D)	Actuate
11			Which of the following rules is most important to remember when using a visual aid?
			A)	Talk to your audience, not the screen.
			B)	Practice with the visual aid so you are familiar with the content.
			C)	Keep them simple.
			D)	All are of equal importance.
12			The main goal of audience analysis is to
			A)	make sure you don't underestimate the education level of your audience.
			B)	determine how many statistics you need to use.
			C)	determine whether you need a microphone.
			D)	build common ground with the audience.
13			According to Tubbs one of the most overlooked examples of supporting materials is
			A)	statistics
			B)	quotations
			C)	examples
			D)	analogies
14			Which of the following statements about the use of analogies is accurate?
			A)	Analogies cannot help to make dramatic points.
			B)	Analogies are overused and ineffective for speaking.
			C)	Analogies are better than statistics.
			D)	Analogies can be refuted if the listener is critical.
15			If your job was to explain to a group of parents the stages in planning a wedding, which type of organizational format would you most likely use?
			A)	problem-solution
			B)	chronological
			C)	topical
			D)	spatial