Multiple-Choice Questions 1. As your textbook explains, the primary purpose of speechmaking is to a. gain a desired response from listeners. b. learn more about the speech topic. c. gain experience as a speaker. d. try out new ideas with an audience. e. display the speaker’s knowledge. 2. As your textbook explains, the primary purpose of speechmaking is to a. display the speaker’s skills as a speaker. b. use language to manipulate people. c. gain a desired response from listeners. d. all of the above. e. a and b only. 3. Audience-centeredness means that public speakers should a. keep the audience foremost in mind throughout the speechmaking process. b. use any means necessary to gain the assent of the audience. c. avoid choosing topics that are controversial. d. all of the above. e. a and b only. 4. Audience analysis is an important factor in which of the following? a. selecting a topic b. organizing the speech c. choosing supporting materials d. all of the above e. a and c only 5. Audience adaptation is an important factor in which of the following? a. choosing the speech topic b. preparing the speech c. presenting the speech d. all of the above e. a and b only Â