Praxis II Speech Communication Exam

This test is designed for individuals who would like to teach speech at the junior and senior high-level. You will be given two hours to complete this 120 multiple-choice question exam. There will be eight questions regarding evaluation and assessment, 12 questions regarding curriculum and classroom instruction, 16 questions regarding oral interpretation, 16 questions regarding play production, 12 questions regarding the influence of media, 20 questions regarding public speaking, 16 questions regarding small group communication, and 20 questions regarding interpersonal communication.

Evaluation and Assessment
This section of the exam will cover test development, curriculum development and planning, text book selection, assessment of oral performances, cultural considerations and objective assessments of student performance. Curriculum and Classroom Instruction This section of the exam will cover managing tournaments, school relationships, and individual speaking events. Questions regarding argumentation and debate will cover: persuasion, parliamentary debates, cross examination debates, the Lincoln- Douglas debates and the debate team.

Oral Interpretation
Questions regarding oral interpretation will cover performance techniques such as character development, voice, and creating a mood or image. There will also be questions regarding interpretation between the reader, audience and scripts. Questions regarding performance, creative dramatics, and narration will also be included in this section of the exam.

Play Production
This section of the exam will cover theater management, theater design, directing, acting, and dramatic theory. Questions regarding theater management will cover technical aspects, physical and vocal developments, safety rules, budgeting, the usage of school facilities and funds, and adaptation of community standards. The theater design questions will cover makeup, costumes, sound, lighting, props, and construction of scenery. Questions regarding directing will cover rehearsal, casting, play selection, and analysis. The questions regarding acting will cover pantomime, characterization, movement, voice, and improvisation. The dramatic theory questions will cover structures, styles, forms, and criticisms.

The Influence of Media
This section of the exam will cover audiovisual materials, production techniques, critical evaluation and analysis, film, radio, technology and television. There will also be questions regarding technological and social influences such as commercials, political funding, and campaigning.

Public Speaking
Questions regarding public speaking will cover speech evaluation, feedback, listening, pronunciation, dictation, voice, language, style, speech organization, audience analysis, and the purpose and types of public speaking.

Small Group Communication
This section of the exam will cover conflict management, group functions and roles, decision-making, problem-solving, and discussion principles.

Interpersonal Communication
This section of the exam will cover listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, goals and outcomes of interpersonal communication, and intercultural communication. Questions regarding competent communication will cover functions, developments, and assessment. The communication process questions will cover self-concept, closure, and perception.