Oral Communication Quiz

What should be considered when planning a presentation? (select all that apply)

• audience

• purpose

• time/length

• cost

What is the purpose of establishing speaker credentials in a presentation?

• To confuse the audience

• To intimidate the audience

• To gain the audience's trust

• To show off personal achievements

Which type of presentation focuses on defining, clarifying, instructing, and explaining?

• Informative Presentation

• Persuasive Presentation

• Visual Presentation

• Interactive Presentation

What is the main goal of a persuasive speaker?

• To entertain the audience

• To modify or change attitudes and behavior

• To confuse the audience

• To avoid eye contact with the audience

What is the purpose of the closing part of a presentation?

• To summarize main points

• To introduce new topics

• To confuse the audience

• To make jokes

What is the importance of vocal style in a presentation?

• To whisper throughout the presentation

• To vary pitch and volume for emphasis

• To use a monotone voice

• To speak as fast as possible

What should a speaker do when asked a question during a presentation?

• Ignore the question

• Repetition of the question for better understanding

• Point fingers at the audience

• Avoid eye contact with the audience

What is the purpose of transitions in a presentation?

• To emphasize ideas and show relationships between them

• To show the speaker's knowledge

• To confuse the audience

• To skip important information

How should a speaker manage audience dynamics?

• Avoid eye contact with the audience

• Ignore the audience

• Treat everyone the same way

• Understand the influence and authority of different audience members

What are the three classic patterns that provide meaningful strategies for persuasive situations?

• problem solving pattern

• state the case and prove it

• psychological-progressive pattern

• summarizing pattern