Speech and Debate Final Exam

Question

Ideally, what one thing do you want your audience to be focusing on?
(1 point)
the synthesis of everything you have been saying.
the magnetic energy you are emanating.
• what you are saying at that moment.
the next point you plan to make.
Question 32
A)
When telling a story in the middle of a presentation, it is imperative that you
(1 point)
take time to describe the setting. make it really funny.
make it about one of the people in the audience so they can relate.
None of the above
Question 33
A)
Each of the following can be used to make a story more memorable except
(1 point)
O character.
• dialogue.
• a setting.
• all are correct
Question 34
A)
(1 point)
One reason to personalize your story is because
you have no other material.
it is all about you, they came here to hear you speak so give them what they want.
if you lose your place you can just start making things up. it makes it more interesting for your audience, and they will be able to relate to it better.
Question 35
The most important element of telling a story to flesh out your point to the audience is the use of
(1 point)
statistics.
humor.
dialogue.
O interesting slides.
Question 36
A)
In order to sound less monotonous when telling a story, when you repeat the words that someone else said to you, you should
(1 point)
pause and hold up a sign saying whose voice you will be speaking in.
change the tone of your voice slightly.
Do nothing; let the audience figure it out. grab an audience member to read the dialogue.
Question 37
A)
PowerPoint slides can be quite effective and used best when they
are
(1 point)
humorous and make people laugh.
filled with facts to support what the speaker is saying.
• are used as an enhancement to the speaker's presentation.
• a reiteration of what the speaker is saying.
Question 38
A)
In terms of a PowerPoint Presentation really being three or more separate presentations, which of the following does not apply?
(1 point)
• The words out of your mouth
The paper handouts you give your audience members after your presentation is over
• The slides you are projecting on the screen
The amount of laughs you get
Question 39
What are the advantages of projecting your images on a wall or screen?
(1 point)
It is a great way to convey messages that stick in the viewers mind.
It helps make abstract concepts become more concrete.
Your message becomes more understandable.
• All of the above
Question 40
Which of the following is a best practice for sharing handouts with audience members?
(1 point)
Wait until after you have finished your speech to distribute handouts.
Fill a single piece of paper with as much detailed information as possible.
Ensure that your handouts and your PowerPoint® slides contain the same information.
Encourage audience members to read along from the handouts while you are presenting.
Question 41
A)
Which of the following is not a typical purpose of a media message?
(1 point)
• to inform
to question authority
O to persuade
• to entertain

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers for your Speech and Debate final exam based on general presentation principles:

Question 31: Ideally, what one thing do you want your audience to be focusing on?
Answer: what you are saying at that moment.

Question 32: When telling a story in the middle of a presentation, it is imperative that you
Answer: take time to describe the setting.

Question 33: Each of the following can be used to make a story more memorable except
Answer: all are correct

Question 34: One reason to personalize your story is because
Answer: it makes it more interesting for your audience, and they will be able to relate to it better.

Question 35: The most important element of telling a story to flesh out your point to the audience is the use of
Answer: dialogue.

Question 36: In order to sound less monotonous when telling a story, when you repeat the words that someone else said to you, you should
Answer: change the tone of your voice slightly.

Question 37: PowerPoint slides can be quite effective and used best when they are
Answer: used as an enhancement to the speaker's presentation.

Question 38: In terms of a PowerPoint Presentation really being three or more separate presentations, which of the following does not apply?
Answer: The amount of laughs you get.

Question 39: What are the advantages of projecting your images on a wall or screen?
Answer: All of the above.

Question 40: Which of the following is a best practice for sharing handouts with audience members?
Answer: Wait until after you have finished your speech to distribute handouts.

Question 41: Which of the following is not a typical purpose of a media message?
Answer: to question authority.

Make sure to review each concept to understand better why these answers are correct! Good luck!