PS Chapter 18 – Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a speech for a special occasion?
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A speech presenting an award to a retiring newspaper editor
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One main purpose of a speech introduction is to
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Create a welcoming climate to build enthusiasm for the main speaker
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Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a guideline for a speech of introduction?
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Make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate
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What does it mean to say that a speech of introduction should be adapted to the main speaker?
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The speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker
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According to your textbook, the main purpose of a speech of presentation is to present
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A gift or an award to the recipient
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When Carlos Bustamante received the Alumni of the Year award at his alma mater's annual award dinner, he gave a speech thanking the school for recognizing his work. What kind of speech did Carlos give?
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An acceptance speech
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According to your textbook, in a speech of acceptance a speaker usually
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A and C only
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According to your textbook, the major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility and
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graciousness
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According to your textbook, a speech that pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea is called a
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commemorative speech
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According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to
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inspire
