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A(n) _____ is a deeply rooted belief about a concept's inherent worth or worthiness.
thought value attitude belief |
value
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Which of the following is not a part of the occasion of a speech?
7 p.m. North Hall a political debate an audience of college students |
an audience of college students
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Which is true of a general speech purpose?
Most speeches have ONLY ONE purpose. Purposes are interrelated and cumulative. The general purpose is expressed in a purpose statement. The general purpose is the same as a specific purpose. All of the above are true. |
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All of the above are true. Most speeches have ONLY ONE purpose. |
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All of the following are criteria for a good purpose statement EXCEPT:
a purpose statement should be speaker oriented a purpose statement should be receiver oriented a purpose statement should be specific a purpose statement should be realistic |
a purpose statement should be speaker oriented
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An effective purpose statement
is realistic. is specific. is receiver-oriented. does all of the above. does none of the above |
does all of the above.
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When choosing a topic for a speech, your text suggests it is best to
choose a topic about which you know nothing so your topic will be fresh. choose a topic which you are not really interested in so you empathize with the audience and develop their interest. delay your choice as long as possible so that you spend as much time as you can searching for a good topic. choose a topic that interests you so you can make it interesting for others. choose a topic you've already written an essay on so you can just present the essay. |
choose a topic that interests you so you can make it interesting for others.
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With regard to audience purpose, it is generally reasonable to say
all members are always there for the same purpose. there may be a variety of purposes for listening within an audience. gender is generally the best predictor of purpose. audience demographics have no correlation to audience purpose. None of these is true. |
there may be a variety of purposes for listening within an audience.
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Reviewing your interests is a good step to take when
analyzing the audience. analyzing the speaking situation. choosing a topic. organizing your speech. It is not helpful for any of these tasks. |
choosing a topic.
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All of the following are criteria for evaluating websites EXCEPT:
the credibility of the creator of the website the objectivity of the author the currency of the website the search engine used to find the website |
the search engine used to find the website
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_____ are audience members who have gathered for some reason besides the joy of hearing you speak.
Captives Passersby Observers Volunteers |
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Volunteers Passersby |
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Which is an effective purpose statement?
The purpose of my speech is to inform. After my speech, the audience will be able to list four reasons why young people join gangs. My purpose is to inform you about crime and persuade you to stay out of gangs. The purpose is to inform the audience about crime. I want to tell my audience about the purpose of the Patriot Act. |
After my speech, the audience will be able to list four reasons why young people join gangs.
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Infotrac Academic Index is a(n):
card catalogue periodical on-line database vertical file |
on-line database
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A(n) _____is an underlying conviction about the truth of something, often based on cultural training.
thought value attitude belief |
belief
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_____ is the purest form of receiver orientation.
Speaking to inform Developing a topic Audience analysis Speaking to persuade |
Audience analysis
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_____ enables you to use current, local, first-hand research that you have done yourself.
Survey research Personal observation Periodicals Nonprint materials |
Personal observation
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_____ is the general purpose of relaxing your audience by providing it with a pleasant listening experience.
Speaking to entertain Speaking to explain Speaking to inform Speaking to persuade |
Speaking to entertain
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Which is the best thesis statement?
Changing the way we fund campaigns will benefit candidates and voters. Adapting to a new CEO is like changing a tire. College students. In my audience will know how to use a search engine. After my speech the officers (audience) will be able to distinguish a bribery overture from innocent small talk. I want to tell the audience about radial keratotomy surgery. |
Changing the way we fund campaigns will benefit candidates and voters.
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Before developing his speech Paul paused to take into account that he'd be speaking to a large group of middle-aged women who had been long-time members of the Riverside Aquatic Recreational Club. Paul's reflection best illustrates:
the thesis statement self analysis demographics purpose statement |
demographics
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A(n) _____ is a predisposition to respond to something in a favorable or unfavorable way.
thought value attitude belief |
attitude
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Which of the following is not a demographic characteristic?
group membership purposes for gathering age sex |
purposes for gathering
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Which of the following is not one of the three criteria for an appropriate purpose statement?
A purpose statement must avoid revealing any degree of audience orientation. A purpose statement must describe the results you are seeking. A purpose statement must be specific. A purpose statement must be realistic. |
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A purpose statement must avoid revealing any degree of audience orientation A purpose statement must be realistic. |
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"The group I will be speaking to is composed of mostly Euroamerican, middle-class males who have been successful in business. Most are middle-aged and college-educated." Those statements are typical of statements from
a specific purpose. a general purpose. an audience analysis. a speaker analysis. a thesis statement. |
an audience analysis.
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Which is NOT a general purpose?
to inform to persuade to review to entertain All are general purposes. |
to review
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When considering time as part of an audience analysis, a speaker should include which of these?
consider how much time you have been allotted or assigned consider what world or local events might be occurring the same day as your speech consider whether it is morning or after lunch, beginning or end of some shared segment of time (semester, retreat), or national or religious holiday All of these are valid time considerations. None of these is what is meant by considering time as part of audience analysis. |
All of these are valid time considerations.
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A purpose statement should tell:
what you will do in your speech what your audience will know after the speech what your audience will be able to do after the speech b or c |
b or c
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Which of these could be used for research for a speech?
database search engine web site periodical all of the above |
all of the above
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“After listening to my speech, my audience will be able to list the five steps for preparing a small claims case” is an example of a:
thesis statement purpose statement preview statement general purpose |
purpose statement
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“Because not enough of us choose to become organ donors, thousands of us needlessly die every year. You can help stop this needless dying.” This is an example of:
the topic the general purpose the specific purpose the thesis statement |
the thesis statement
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Which of the following statements fits the description of a thesis statement as defined in the text?
The audience will vote for Joanne Miller in the upcoming election. This speech is about abortion, its causes, abuses, and ethical implications. Foreign language courses should be required for business majors. I will convince the audience to buy an American-made car the next time they purchase a car. |
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This speech is about abortion, its causes, abuses, and ethical implications The audience will vote for Joanne Miller in the upcoming electio |
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_____ is the general purpose of moving your audience toward a new attitude or behavior.
Speaking to entertain Speaking to explain Speaking to inform Speaking to persuade |
Speaking to persuade
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The best place to obtain definitions is in:
the library catalogue reference works periodicals interviews |
reference works
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The American work ethic is an example of a(n):
value belief opinion attitude |
value
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Psychological Abstracts can be used to locate information in:
nonprint materials reference works periodicals the card catalogue |
periodicals
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Which of these is not a demographic factor?
number of people age speech purpose gender group memberships |
speech purpose
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_____ is the general purpose of enlightening your audience by teaching it something.
Speaking to entertain Speaking to explain Speaking to inform Speaking to persuade |
Speaking to inform
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All of the following are types of general purposes EXCEPT:
to entertain to explain to inform to persuade. |
to explain
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Passerbys, captives, and volunteers refer to
types of audiences. types of general purposes. types of speakers. types of occasions. types of specific purposes. |
types of audiences.
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Which of the following is not a concern of audience analysis?
the reason the audience is present audience characteristics audience values All are concerns of audience analysis. |
All are concerns of audience analysis.
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This quotation relates to the skill it takes to create which part of a speech? "A speech is like a love affair. Any fool can start it, but to end it requires considerable skill." -- Lord Mancroft
transition introduction body conclusion support material |
conclusion
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What type of supporting material is represented in the following excerpt from a speech?
“Your own preventive checkups are like automobile checkups. While most of us are responsible for, even proud of, how we maintain our vehicles, we don't feel the same sense of accomplishment with our own bodies.” description definition analogy anecdote |
analogy
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Which item gives correct advice about using visual aids?
If you're going to use them, make them complex so they're worth the time and energy of both you and your audience. Keep them small so you can easily transport them and you won't have to worry about overwhelming yourself with visuals. Always use complete sentences on visuals; phrases alone aren't enough. Be sure the visual aid is directly related to your speech; a visual aid that is remotely related should not be used. Look at your visual aid when you display it and continue looking at it as you speak so your audience will follow your lead and look at it too. |
Be sure the visual aid is directly related to your speech; a visual aid that is remotely related should not be used.
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“According to the July 25, 2005 edition of Time Magazine” is an example of a:
testimony narration citation explanation |
citation
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The boldfaced part of Henry David Thoreau's remark, "The basic trick is to choose the right words and put them in the right order," relates most closely to the purpose of
organizational patterns. supporting material. introductions. conclusions. definitions. |
organizational patterns.
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The outline which is most changeable is the:
working outline formal outline manuscript outline speaking notes outline |
working outline
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All of the following are rules for effectively using a visual aid EXCEPT:
Make visual aids large enough for entire audience to view Make visual aids visually interesting Make visual aids appropriate for occasion Make visual aids complex and involved |
Make visual aids complex and involved
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According to the above organization of points, which of the following best represents this structure?
parallel wording sequential structuring chronological structuring anticlimactic structuring |
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sequential structuring chronological structuring |
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Which of these is an analogy?
Each dollar spent for education saves the state money in the long run. Four thousand dollars was spent on education for each $8,000 that was spent on prisons. Spending money on prisons instead of education is like spending money to cure diseases that we could prevent. Dollar for dollar and dime for dime, we decrease the decency of our democracy. Imagine yourself in a prison cell instead of in a college classroom. |
Spending money on prisons instead of education is like spending money to cure diseases that we could prevent.
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A _____ pattern is based on types or categories.
space time topic cause-effect |
topic
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Officer Rader was giving a speech to college freshmen about drinking responsibly. In his speech he stated, “one out of seven students will be arrested or cited for an alcohol-related violation.” According to this statement, what rule did Officer Rader forget when using a statistic?
citing the source of the statistic reducing the statistic to a concrete image not making it vivid enough making sure he sounded credible stating it |
citing the source of the statistic
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Katya started her speech off with saying “According to Mother Theresa, we cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.” In what way was Katya capturing her audience's attention?
by using an anecdote by using a quotation by citing a fact or opinion by referring to the occasion |
by using a quotation
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Masha was giving a speech about three different countries that border Russia. She discussed Georgia, Estonia and Kazakhstan. What type of pattern would you expect her to use?
space pattern time pattern topic pattern cause-effect pattern |
space pattern
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A(n) _____ is a specific case that is used to demonstrate a general idea.
definition analogy example statistic |
example
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Which of these is not a type of supporting material?
examples definitions statistics quotations organization |
organization
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Which of these is not an appropriate way to begin a speech?
refer to the audience refer to the occasion cite a startling fact or opinion ask a question apologize for any upcoming errors |
apologize for any upcoming errors
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Which is NOT a function of a transition?
support and explain main points show how the introduction correlates to the body make the correlation of the main point to the subpoint show how the supporting materials relate to the points they support make the connection of the main points to each other clear |
support and explain main points
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The best way to write effective transitions is to
tell an anecdote. use a quotation. tell a joke. have good supporting material for the transition. show a connection or correlation between parts. |
show a connection or correlation between parts.
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Healthy foods need not be tasteless.
Healthy foods need not be dull. Healthy foods need not be costly. The boldfaced parts of the above sentences illustrate the rule of division. parallel wording. logical order. chronological order. none of the above |
parallel wording.
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All of the following are functions of a transition EXCEPT:
they tell how the conclusion relates to the body of the speech they tell how one main point relates to the next main point they tell how your subpoints relate to the points they are a part of they tell how your supporting points relate to the points they support |
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they tell how your subpoints relate to the points they are a part of they tell how your supporting points relate to the points they support |
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Brenda was giving a speech about skin cancer. Her first main point discussed that overexposure to sunlight creates skin cancer. Her second main point discussed the different types of skin cancer as a result of overexposure to the sun. What pattern of organization was Brenda using?
time pattern topic pattern problem-solution pattern cause-effect pattern |
cause-effect pattern
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Visual aids can help the audience because they can show
how things work. how things look. how things relate. all of the above none of the above |
all of the above
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All of the following should be included in a conclusion EXCEPT:
an apology for any uncovered points a review of the thesis a review of main points a memorable final remark |
an apology for any uncovered points
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_____ involves telling a story with your information.
Testimony Narration Citation Analogies |
Narration
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ll of the following are ways to capture your audience's attention in the attention step EXCEPT:
ask a question state the thesis cite a startling fact or opinion refer to the occasion |
state the thesis
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is the most common mistake in articulation of words.
Substitution Deletion Addition Slurring |
Deletion
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Before Jacob gets up to deliver his speech, he says “Somebody will probably laugh at me. ” This is an example of which type of fallacy?
catastrophic failure perfection approval overgeneralization |
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perfection approval |
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A(n) speech is planned in advance but presented in direct, spontaneous manner.
manuscript memorized impromptu extemporaneous |
extemporaneous
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A dialect affects:
pitch volume articulation emphasis |
articulation
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A certain candidate remarked that his only three mistakes in his first political speech were that he read it, read it poorly, and it wasn't worth reading. Chances are he used which type of delivery?
impromptu manuscript memorized extemporaneous none of the above |
manuscript
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Maintaining eye contact with your audience usually
convinces audience members that you are interested in them. overwhelms or intimidates audience members. helps you do a "reality check" regarding how the audience perceives you. both b and c both a and c |
both a and c
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Which of these describes extemporaneous delivery?
It is off the cuff with no preparation. It is carefully prepared and rehearsed word for word. It is carefully prepared, then presented conversationally. It is read from a teleprompter. It is spontaneous and uses no notes. |
It is carefully prepared, then presented conversationally.
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Irrational thinking is a cause of:
previous negative experience debilitative stage fright facilitative stage fright destructive stage fright |
debilitative stage fright
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As you speed up or become louder, your pitch tends to
vary greatly. rise. fall. rise when you speed up, fall when you become louder. fall when you speed up, rise when you become louder. |
rise.
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During Brent’s speech he kept slurring his words together. Which of the following nonverbal vocal cues was Brent having difficulty with?
pitch volume articulation rate |
articulation
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On average, the normal speaking speed is between words per minute.
170 to 190 250 to 270 120 to 150 110 to 130 |
120 to 150
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The most important thing for a speaker to remember when considering volume, rate, and pitch is to
use variety and use them for emphasis. keep them low, slow, and low, respectively. keep them all as high as possible. concentrate on volume; rate and pitch will fall in place. None of the above represents sound advice. |
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use variety and use them for emphasis. concentrate on volume; rate and pitch will fall in place. |
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When you picture yourself presenting a successful speech before you give it, you are using:
rationality a received-oriented approach substitution visualization |
visualization
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The fallacy of is the irrational belief that you must gain acceptance from everyone in the audience.
catastrophic failure perfection approval overgeneralization |
approval
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If you need to be grammatically precise, keep an exact time limit, or have your speech be part of a legal record, the best delivery style would be
impromptu. manuscript. memorized. extemporaneous. All would work equally well. |
manuscript.
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All of the following are helpful tips for impromptu speaking EXCEPT:
make sure to remember what every other expert says about your topic don’t be afraid to be original keep your comments brief keep a positive attitude |
make sure to remember what every other expert says about your topic
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Appropriate eye contact in a classroom setting would be to:
look just slightly over the audience members’ heads look at the front and back rows look at each member of the audience at least once focus on those who look supportive |
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focus on those who look supportive look at the front and back rows |
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Addition, substitution, slurring, and deletion are all types of problems with
volume. emphasis. articulation. visual aspects of delivery. movement. |
articulation.
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In Ellen’s speech she said “dat” instead of “that.” Ellen was having a problem with which aspect of articulation?
deletion addition substitution slurring |
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slurring deletion |
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Which of these is NOT a method suggested by your text as a good way to practice for your speech?
Silently think through the speech without really vocalizing it. talk through the speech practice in the room you'll actually use practice in front of a small group of friends tape record the speech |
Silently think through the speech without really vocalizing it.
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In using a manuscript delivery, all of the following guidelines are presented in your text EXCEPT:
use longer paragraphs so you don't seem choppy and disjointed. rehearse until you can read whole lines without looking at the manuscript. vary your speed. type the manuscript and underline words you want to emphasize. use stiff paper that won't blow away or crumple easily. |
use longer paragraphs so you don't seem choppy and disjointed.
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All of the following are strategies that can help you manage debilitative stage fright EXCEPT:
using nervousness to your advantage being rational about your fears maintaining speaker orientation keeping a positive attitude |
maintaining speaker orientation
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When speakers expect themselves to perform flawlessly, they exhibit the fallacy of:
perfection approval overgeneralization all the above |
perfection
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If you need to give a memorized speech, the single most important piece of advice is:
practice. type the manuscript to practice from. use elaborate rather than succinct language. make the delivery more formal than the speech. All of the above are significant pieces of advice. |
practice.
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_____ is perhaps the most important nonverbal facet of delivery.
Movement Posture Appearance Eye contact |
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Movement Posture |
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The fallacy of might also be labeled as the fallacy of exaggeration.
catastrophic failure perfection approval overgeneralization |
overgeneralization
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Which delivery style is generally accepted as the most appropriate and effective for the college classroom?
impromptu manuscript memorized extemporaneous All work equally well in the average college classroom. |
extemporaneous
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All of the following are visual aspects of delivery EXCEPT:
appearance pitch movement facial expression |
pitch
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You have been asked to give a quick reaction to a speaker at a small committee meeting. Which style would you use?
impromptu manuscript memorized extemporaneous All would work equally well. |
impromptu
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The use of tag questions is a form of:
deletion substitution slurring addition |
addition
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With regard to facilitative stage fright,
it doesn't exist. it is far more common than debilitative stage fright. it can be used to aid your speech delivery. it can help you perform at your top capacity. both c and d |
both c and d
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Often times, speeches are the most difficult to deliver effectively and overall the least effective style of delivery.
manuscript impromptu memorized extemporaneous |
memorized
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Debilitative stage fright is frequently caused by
irrational thinking. previous negative experience. rationality and receiver-orientation. both a and b both b and c |
both a and b
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_____ is the type of stage fright that inhibits effective self-expression.
facilitative irrational articulative debilitative |
debilitative
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All of the following are guidelines for preparing a manuscript speech EXCEPT:
recognize the difference between written messages and speeches use long paragraphs to help establish eye contact with your audience print out the manuscript triple spaced, in capital letters rehearse until you can “read” whole lines without looking at the manuscript |
use long paragraphs to help establish eye contact with your audience
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Carla kept falling asleep during Caleb’s speech because he was very monotone. Which of the following nonverbal vocal cues was Caleb having difficulty with?
pitch volume articulation rate |
pitch
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Movement as a part of delivery enables you to
replace involuntary actions with voluntary ones. involve more members of the audience in the action zone. add emphasis to your message. all of the above none of the above |
all of the above
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With regard to the use of language, the following advice was given in the text:
use a complex vocabulary to show your competence. try to choose words that are obscure. use precise and simple words to convey thoughts. use jargon to demonstrate your expertise, especially to outsiders. use unusual, little-known words to spice up your speech. |
use precise and simple words to convey thoughts.
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Which of the following are effective ways to emphasize important points?
repetition signposts strong organization all of the above |
all of the above
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A speech of ____________ is the most straightforward type of informative speech.
description explanation instruction persuasion |
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instruction |
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During a question-and-answer session, you are asked, "So what about those layoff rumors?" A paraphrase would be
There is no truth to those rumors. I'll need to let my supervisor address that concern. Are you asking me to comment on whether or not I know if there is truth to the rumors? The rumors surface every time we bring out a new product line because people fear the loss of their jobs. What's your concern? All of these represent different types of paraphrases. |
a signpost.
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In a question and answer period, a speaker may respond to a question by saying, “If I understand your question correctly, I think you are asking how I interpret the legal battle. Am I correct?” This speaker's response is an example of:
defensive reaction to a question evasion of the question brief answer to the question paraphrasing |
paraphrasing
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Detailed descriptions, examples, statistics, and definitions are important types of
introductory materials. supporting materials. transition materials. concluding materials. none of the above |
supporting materials.
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Creating a reason for your audience to want to listen and learn from your speech is known as:
a thesis statement a specific purpose information hunger a central idea |
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a thesis statement |
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Informative speeches are generally categorized according to their content, including the following types EXCEPT:
speeches about objects speeches about instructions speeches about processes speeches about events |
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speeches about events |
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"We've been talking about ways to enhance our effectiveness at work. Now here's the real important thing to remember . . ." Those words represent
a signpost. audience involvement. format. repetition. supporting material. |
a signpost.
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Which of the following are organizational principles that are important to address in the conclusion of an informative speech?
review of main points establish importance of thesis provide audience with a memory aid a and c only |
a and c only
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“After listening to my speech the audience will be able to explain the problems with punch card ballots.” This purpose statement is:
good because it tells what the audience will be able to do good because it explains what the speaker will do bad because it does not tell what the speaker will do bad because it is not adapted to the audience |
good because it tells what the audience will be able to do
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The ideal number of main points in an informative speech is:
3-5 1 or 2 6-7 3-7 |
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1 or 2 |
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Which of these is a way to encourage audience involvement in your speech?
audience participation use of volunteers from the audience question-and-answer sessions all of the above None of the above encourages true audience involvement. |
all of the above
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In informative speaking supporting material is used to:
clarify make interesting make memorable all of the above |
all of the above
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When conducting a question-and-answer session, the following guidelines are appropriate EXCEPT:
listen for the substance or big idea of the question. paraphrase confusing questions before answering. if the questioner is attacking you personally, use a subtle attack rather than give a defensive answer. answer as briefly as possible. avoid defensive reactions by responding to the substance. |
if the questioner is attacking you personally, use a subtle attack rather than give a defensive answer.
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A speech on how to have more friends and meet people readily appeals most to
physical needs. safety needs. social needs. esteem needs. self-actualization needs. |
social needs.
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Speeches to inform are often classified according to purpose or
description. content. technique. all of the above none of the above |
content.
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All of the following are ways to make it easy for your audience to listen EXCEPT:
Speak loud enough to be heard by your listeners Limit the amount of information you present Use unfamiliar information to increase understanding of the familiar Use simple information to build up the understanding of complex information |
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Limit the amount of information you present |
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Which of the following patterns is recommended for presenting information?
vague to clear simple to complex complex to simple central to superficial |
simple to complex
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Which of the following is not essential in the introduction of an informative speech?
establish the importance of your topic preview the thesis state your specific purposes preview the main points |
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establish the importance of your topic |
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A speech about racism in the United States would be classified by content as a speech about
an object. a process. an event. a concept. an instruction. |
a concept.
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Speeches which explain "how to" do something are called
instructions. descriptions. explanations. events. objects. |
instructions.
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Which is true of an informative speech?
It tends to change the audience's attitudes. It tries to move the audience to action. It tries to sway the audience's opinions. It tends to be noncontroversial. It is very persuasive. |
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It tries to sway the audience's opinions. |
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In Jordan's speech about the negative effects of using tanning beds, she states “What I am about to say about UVB rays is important.” This is an example of a:
signpost internal summary statement of preview statement of emphasis |
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internal summary |
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One way to create emphasis in your speech is to stress important points through
repetition. use of signposts. a clear introduction. paraphrasing confusing questions. both a and b |
both a and b
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Which of these does not demonstrate audience involvement?
In a speech about skin tone, ask audience members to pinch their elbow skin, and explain how to judge skin tone from the number of seconds it takes for the skin to "pop" back. In a speech about blindness, ask audience members to close their eyes for twenty seconds. In a speech about self-concept, ask members of the audience to write down their five "best" traits. All of these represent examples of audience involvement. None of these is an appropriate use of audience involvement. |
All of these represent examples of audience involvement.
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All of the following are ways to generate audience involvement EXCEPT:
personalizing your speech using clear language using volunteers having a question-and-answer period |
using clear language
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A sentence that states, “After listening to my speech my audience will be able to… ” is an example of a:
thesis briefing central idea specific purpose |
specific purpose
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You can create information hunger by
responding to general needs of the audience. responding to specific needs of the audience. responding to self-actualization needs of the audience. all of the above none of the above |
all of the above
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Information overload is also commonly known as:
redundancy information anxiety information phenomenon information hunger |
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redundancy |
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An informative specific purpose statement will usually be worded to stress:
knowledge ability attitude a & b |
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knowledge |
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In order to make it easy for the audience to listen, a speaker should
present as much information as possible to keep the audience interested. present only unfamiliar information; audiences will be bored with the familiar. use simple information to build up understanding of complex information. all of the above none of the above |
use simple information to build up understanding of complex information.
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Audience involvement with a speech by use of participation or volunteers will generally have the effect of:
distracting some listeners decreasing topic relevance increasing audience comprehension decreasing information hunger |
increasing audience comprehension
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Honesty and impartiality are most closely related to:
congeniality competence character charisma |
character
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All of the following are rules for preparing an effective persuasive speech EXCEPT:
set a clear, persuasive purpose use solid evidence use appeals that appeal to authority structure the message carefully |
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use appeals that appeal to authority |
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Enthusiasm is most closely related to:
common ground competence character charisma |
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character |
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All of the following should be done when creating a persuasive message EXCEPT:
set a clear, persuasive purpose structure the message carefully create multiple solutions use solid evidence |
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structure the message carefully |
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_____ fallacy mistakenly assumes that one event causes another because they occur sequentially.
Ad hominem Reductio ad absurdum Post hoc Argumentum ad populum |
Post hoc
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A speaker who uses the phrase “we all care about the environment we live in” is attempting to:
show that he or she likes the audience increase his or her credibility emphasize similarities between speaker and audience indicate competence |
emphasize similarities between speaker and audience
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Which of these is unethical communication behavior as defined by the text?
insincerity withholding information plagiarism relaying false information all of the above |
all of the above
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When you are “highly ego-involved” with a topic you:
are apathetic are concerned, but not motivated to change care very strongly are deceiving yourself about something |
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are deceiving yourself about something |
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"Suicide bombing is immoral." This is a proposition of
fact. value. policy. agency. none of the above |
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none of the above |
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Lee was giving a persuasive speech on saving wild life when he said “If we allow developers to build homes in one section, soon we will have no open spaces left.” This is an example of which fallacy?
ad hominem reductio ad absurdum post hoc argumentum ad populum |
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post hoc |
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All of the following are examples of unethical behavior in persuasion EXCEPT:
stating your personal opinion faking enthusiasm about a speech topic plagiarizing material from another source making up statistics to support your case |
stating your personal opinion
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_____ tells us that when members of an audience hear a persuasive appeal, they compare it to opinions that they already hold.
Social penetration theory Social judgment theory Sapir-Worf theory Dialectical judgment theory |
Social judgment theory
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Action is to actuating as ______________ is to convincing.
theory belief value fact |
belief
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President Lyndon Johnson began most of his speeches with the phrase, “My fellow Americans. ” This is an example of:
building credibility using an ad hominem argument developing a “yes” response establishing common ground |
establishing common ground
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Indirect persuasion would be most appropriate when
talking to a group of nonsmokers about the dangers of smoking. talking to a group of Republicans about the merits of a Democratic proposal. talking to students who are in class on time about the importance of promptness over tardiness. talking to a group of teachers about the value of education. All of the above are equally germane occasions for using indirect persuasion. |
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All of the above are equally germane occasions for using indirect persuasion. |
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A speech that tries to get an audience to begin buying only low-carb foods is what type?
convincing discontinuance adoption all of the above none of the above |
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all of the above |
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Which of these is true of persuasion?
It is coercive. It is usually incremental. It is linear or one-way. It is unethical. all of the above |
It is usually incremental.
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Changing the way an audience thinks refers to:
convincing actuating stimulating intellectualizing |
convincing
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All of the following are components of credibility EXCEPT:
appearance competence character charisma |
appearance
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A step in adapting to most audiences is to
establish common ground. organize your material with your toughest area of disagreement first. use humor. demonstrate how your view supersedes their view. use inductive reasoning. |
establish common ground.
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“California is the best place to live” is a proposition of:
fact value policy actuation |
value
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In describing a proposed solution, which question(s) must a speaker be sure to answer?
What will it cost? Will it work? What are the advantages? a and b b and c |
b and c
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Which of these represents the least biased citation?
The current tax rate for those with $60,000-$80,000 taxable incomes--from the current IRS tax form Statistics on Chicago being one of the safest cities to live in--from a 1963 survey Information to convince you of the health benefits of milk--from the Wisconsin Dairy Association Your Republican senator's voting record published by the Young Republicans Your Republican senator's voting record published by the Young Democrats |
The current tax rate for those with $60,000-$80,000 taxable incomes--from the current IRS tax form
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A speaker who begins a speech by stating the desired audience response is using:
direct persuasion indirect persuasion reasoning by sign an attention-getter |
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an attention-getter |
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All of the following are characteristics of persuasion EXCEPT:
persuasion is not coercive persuasion is not usually incremental persuasion is interactive persuasion can be ethical |
persuasion is not usually incremental
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“Either we outlaw alcohol in city parks, or there will be no way to get rid of drunks!” This is an example of:
Either-or fallacy Reductio ad absurdum fallacy Post hoc fallacy Argumentum ad populum fallacy |
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Post hoc fallacy |
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Ethical persuasion, as defined by the text, is
in the best interest of the audience. not dependent on false or misleading information. an honest attempt to change an audience's attitude or behavior. all of the above none of the above |
all of the above
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fallacy is when the speaker attacks a person’s integrity in order to weaken the argument.
Ad hominem Reductio ad absurdum Post hoc Argumentum ad populum |
Ad hominem
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Assume these are three possible parts of an outline:
I. Describe the problem II. Describe the solution III. Describe the desired audience response A speech to actuate would most appropriately include I only. I and II only. I, II, and III. I and III only. II and III only. |
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I and II only. |
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All of the following are ways to adapt to your audience EXCEPT:
establish common ground organize according to your personal persuasive needs neutralize potential hostility organize according to expected response |
organize according to your personal persuasive needs
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Because attitudes do not change instantly or dramatically, persuasion is usually:
ethical incremental direct charismatic |
incremental
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Persuasive speakers who adhere to the principles of social judgment theory tend to
seek realistic, if modest, goals from the audience's latitude of noncommitment. seek to move audiences to accept positions now in their latitude of rejection. seek to widen an audience's latitude of noncommitment. all of the above none of the above |
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all of the above |
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According to Motivated Sequence, the last step in a sequence designed to motivate others is:
the need step the action step the satisfaction step the visualization step |
the action step
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In a persuasive presentation the _____ best represents the listener’s point of view.
latitude of acceptance latitude of rejection latitude of noncommitment anchor |
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latitude of acceptance |
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When facing a hostile audience the speaker should use:
direct persuasion indirect persuasion redirect persuasion bipolar directed persuasion |
indirect persuasion
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“Tobacco companies should be abolished” is a proposition of:
fact value policy actuation |
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actuation |
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Listeners are required to determine the truth when there is a proposition of:
fact value policy b and c |
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b and c |
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Following the thinking of social judgment theory, a speaker who is trying to persuade an audience will do best to appeal to propositions within the audience's
anchor. latitude of acceptance. latitude of noncommitment. latitude of rejection. none of the above |
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latitude of acceptance. |
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Dynamism is another word for:
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enthusiasm
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The three C's of credibility described by your text are
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competence, character, and charisma.
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The purpose statement for a speech to convince will usually stress an attitude; a purpose statement for a speech to actuate will stress a/an
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Any of the above are equally appropriate for a purpose statement of a speech to actuate. |
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Your text cites five values shared by most U.S. Americans. Which is not one of them?
good citizenship materialism tolerance of political views individualism work ethic |
materialism
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The occasion of the speech is determined by the circumstances surrounding it. All of the following are circumstances EXCEPT:
audience size audience expectations the place the time |
audience size
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A predisposition to respond to something in a favorable or unfavorable way is a/an
belief. demographic. attitude. purpose. value. |
attitude.
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_____ tells you the central idea of your speech.
The thesis statement The preview statement The purpose statement The general purpose |
The purpose statement
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Audience analysis should include consideration about how the audience feels about the speaker, the subject, and the speaker’s intentions. Those feelings of the audience that lie closest to the surface, that have the least depth, are labeled:
attitudes beliefs values opinions |
attitudes
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Which of the following are components to analyzing any speaking situation?
the audience and occasion the occasion and speaker the audience and speaker the topic and occasion |
the audience and occasion
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_____ are audience members who have gathered because of common interests.
Captives Passersby Observers Volunteers |
Volunteers
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Motivated sequence is most closely related to what other organizing pattern?
topic cause-effect climax problem-solution |
problem-solution
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A _____ is a construction tool used to map out your speech.
working outline formal outline delivery outline written outline |
working outline
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All of the following are functions of supporting material EXCEPT:
to disprove to clarify to make interesting to make memorable |
to disprove
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According to your text, which of these is NOT a function of supporting material?
to present new points to clarify points to make points interesting to make points memorable to prove a point |
to present new points
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Which of these is a transition?
Tonight, I'd like to talk with you about the crime rate in our city. In addition to a rise in property crime, we're also seeing an increase in violent crime. Crime can be defined as any act which violates an established law. Imagine yourself coming home and finding your apartment ransacked, your computer and DVD player gone, and your windows smashed. So, follow these guidelines and protect yourself from crime! |
In addition to a rise in property crime, we're also seeing an increase in violent crime.
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Which of these is NOT an appropriate concluding technique?
use strong, memorable words restate the thesis review main points relate the subpoints to the main points All of these are a part of the conclusion. |
relate the subpoints to the main points
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Tammica was giving a speech on history of the high-heeled shoe. Which type of organizational pattern should Tammica use?
space pattern time pattern topic pattern cause-effect pattern |
time pattern
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Which step in the Motivated Sequence proposes a solution?
attention step visualization step action step satisfaction step |
satisfaction step
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The climactic pattern tends to
move the audience to action. overcome the effects of an anticlimactic introduction. create suspense. create the illusion of being ethical. all of the above |
create suspense.
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A key-word outline is:
formal brief most useful if displayed as a visual aid about one-third as long as your speech |
brief
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All of the following could be purposes of a formal outline EXCEPT:
it can serve as a visual aid it can serve as a record of a speech that was delivered it can serve as a guide to keep the speaker on track while delivering it can serve as a tool to analyze the speech |
it can serve as a guide to keep the speaker on track while delivering
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