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True or false? Public speaking skills will prevent you from entering the public conversation about social concerns.

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False

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True or false? The circumstance that calls for public response is known as the rhetorical situation.

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True

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True or false? Effective speaking and effective writing both require a sense of who the audience is.

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True

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The first step in the speech making process is A. Conducting research B. Analyze the audience C. Stating the purpose D. Select the topic

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B (Analyze the audience)

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What are some techniques that can be used to eliminate speech anxiety? A. Breathing and visualization B. Using a speech already given C. Do not move while you speak D. Don't give the speech too many times

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A (Breathing and visualization)

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An effective speech should be organized around _________. A. Supporting material B. Sub-points C. Main points D. Presentation aids

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C (Main points)

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True or false? Preparation and practice can help you deliver an effective speech, but cannot help you alleviate public speaking anxiety.

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False

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True or false? it is recommended that speakers stand perfectly still behind a podium and do not walk around.

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False

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People with _____ are naturally anxious much of the time, whereas people with _____ will experience nervousness usually only in novel situations. A. High trait anxiety; low trait anxiety B. Moderate trait anxiety; no trait anxiety C. Low trait anxiety; high trait anxiety D. None of these

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A (High trait anxiety; low trait anxiety)

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What makes public speaking different from other forms of communication? A. Addressing a group of people B. Feedback and level of preparation C. Honesty and ability to connect D. Understanding peoples ideas and values

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B (Feedback and level of preparation)

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True or false? Empathetic listening is to evaluate and/or judge another's thoughts.

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False

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True or false? In successful communication, including public speaking, listeners and speakers are selective.

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False

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True or false? Active listeners listen for the speaker's main ideas and watch for his or her nonverbal cues.

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True

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True or false? Slander, or speech that is potentially harmful to an individual's reputation at work or in the community, is illegal.

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True

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True or false? Paraphrasing alters the form but not the substance of another person's ideas.

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True

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The basic rule for avoiding plagiarism as a public speaker is as follows: A. Only sources for direct quotations should be acknowledged in oral form B. Only sources for paraphrases outside information should be acknowledged in oral form C. Any sources that require credit in written from should be acknowledged in oral form D. Even the sources for common knowledge should be acknowledged in oral form

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C (Any sources that require credit in written form should be acknowledged in oral form)

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Research suggest that college students in the US spend more time doing the following: A. Listening B. Speaking C. Reading D. Using technology

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A (Listening)

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People are more likely to pay attention to information if it ______. A. Strikes them as important B. Seems foreign to them C. Has no relation to familiar concepts D. Challenges their value system

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A (Strikes them as important)

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Which of the following is a Greek word meaning "character"? A. ethos B. logos C. pathos D. mythos

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A (ethos)

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Construction noise, automobile traffic, slamming doors and poor ventilation are examples of: A. External listening distractions B. Internal listening distractions C. Defensive listening D. Inattentiveness

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A (external listening distractions)

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True or false? Demographics are the psychological characteristics of a given population.

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False

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True or false? Speech topics should be relevant to the age interests of an audience.

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True

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True or false? Speakers should assume their audiences similar political affiliations.

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False

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True or false? Abandoning your convictions in order to appeal to the audience centered.

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False

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True or false? The larger the audience, the more likely you are to interact with them.

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False

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People rarely respond to persuasion directed at their core values, so steer clear of topics that are: A. Highly charged B. Personal C. Novel D. Civic-minded

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A (Highly charged)

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When narrowing a topic, the speaker should consider the: A. Time constraints B. Audience expectations C. Nature of the occasion D. All of the options

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D (All of the options)

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True or false? Brainstorming is not an effective way to select a speech topic.

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False

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True or false? The specific speech purpose is the same thing as the thesis statement.

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False

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True or false? The thesis statement should be stated in a way that will motivate the audience to listen.

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True

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True or false? Statistics are quantified evidence that summarizes, compares, and predicts things.

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True

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True or false? Testimony comprises firsthand findings, eyewitness accounts, and opinions.

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True

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True or false? A speaker who cites statistics in a speech is not responsible for checking the reliability of the statistics.

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False

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True or false? A blog and social news sites should be considered reputable sources.

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False

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True or false? The three most widely used formats for documenting internet sources are APA, MLA, and the Chicago style.

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True

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True or false? One way to evaluate the credibility of a web site is to look for the last date the site was modified or updated.

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True

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This word refers to the deliberate falsification of information. A. Information B. Misinformation C. Propaganda D. Disinformation

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D (disinformation)

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A question designed to check that all important information has been discussed is called a(n): A. open question B. clearinghouse question C. secondary question D. leading question

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B (clearinghouse)

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Brief stories of interesting, often humorous incidents based on real life are called: A. facts B. testimony C. statistics D. antecdotes

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D (antecdotes)

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Which of the following domain suffixes indicated a nonprofit group? A. .org B. .net C. .com D. .gov

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A (.org)

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True or false? The introduction of a speech tells the listeners where the speaker is taking them.

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True

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Effective transitions move the listeners from: A. one main point to the next B. main points to supporting points C. one supporting point to another supporting point D. all of the options

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D (all of the options)

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The final step in creating a working outline is to: A. label each speech part B. assign the speech title C. prepare a list of sources D. label and write out transitions

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C (prepare a list of sources)

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True or false? The first step in organizing and outlining a speech is to create the main points.

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True

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True or false? The problem-solution pattern may not have more than two points.

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False

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True or false? In a topical pattern, points can be arranged in any order without negatively affecting one another.

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True

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The body of a speech consists of: A. thesis statements and introductions B. main points, supporting points, and transitions C. specific purpose statements and internal summaries D. all of the options

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B (main points, supporting points, and transitions)

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True or false? A main point should not introduce more than one idea.

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True

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True or false? A speech consisting of a story or a series of short stories should use the circular pattern of arrangement.

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False

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True or false? Key word outlines permit the greatest degree of eye contact.

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True

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True or false? An anecdote is a brief story of interesting, humorous, or real-life incidents.

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True

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True or false? The speech introduction should capture the audience's attention, but it does not need to mention the topic and purpose of the speech.

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False

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True or false? As a general rule, the conclusion should comprise about one-third of the entire speech.

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False

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True or false? The conclusion of the speech should be prepared before the speech body.

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False

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True or false? Effective speakers often repeat words or phrases.

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True

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True or false? Alliteration is the arrangement of words, phrases, or sentences in a similar form.

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False

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True or false? The words old, thing, big, and bad are all examples of abstract language.

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True

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A speaker who uses vivid imagery: A. diminishes meaning B. distracts listeners from the main point from the speech C. encourages listeners involvement D. None of the options

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C (encourages listeners involvement)

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The summary portion of the speech should not: A. tell the audience what you have already told them B. summarize each main point of the speech C. be a rote recounting D. give the audience a sense of completion

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C (be a rote recounting)

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Speech humor should always match: A. the audience B. the topic C. the occasion D. all of the options

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D (all of the options)

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True or false? Speaking from memory is the most natural way to deliver a message.

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True

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True or false? Speaking from manuscript is considered to be best for brief speeches, such as toasts and introductions.

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False

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True or false? Paralanguage refers to WHAT is said, not HOW something is said.

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False

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True or false? Nonverbal communication can clarify the meaning of verbal messages.

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True

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True or false? Unnecessary and undesirable words used to cover pauses are called vocal fillers.

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True

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True or false? An example of lazy speech is saying "wanna" instead of "want to".

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True

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True or false? If a speaker mumbles, he or she should practice speaking more loudly and with empathetic pronunciation.

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True

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True or false? Speaking impromptu is the most natural way to deliver a message.

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False

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True or false? Enthusiasm is key to achieving effective vocal variety in a speech.

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True

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True or false? Smiling is an effective way for the speaker to build a rapport with an audience.

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True

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True or false? Presentation aids should simply repeat the spoken information.

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False

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True or false? Handouts used for presentation aids should always be passed out before a speech begins.

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False

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True or false? Colors evoke distinct associations in people.

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True

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True or false? The background color of a presentation should remain constant.

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True

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True or false? Using the active verb form and parallel grammatical structure keeps the presentation aid simple.

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True

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True or false? Presentation aids should be used in a context that is appropriate to the topic, the audience, and the occasion.

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True

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True or false? A PowerPoint will save an otherwise poorly planned speech.

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False

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True or false? During a speech with presentation software, speakers should keep their eyes on the screen to avoid losing their place.

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False

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True or false? A speaker's primary mission is to communicate through a showy multimedia visual display rather than through the spoken word and his or her physical presence.

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False

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True or false? Speakers who rely on presentation software risk performance difficulties due to technical errors.

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True

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True or false? Speeches about people have the greatest potential of "crossing the line" into the persuasive realm.

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False

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True or false? Informative speeches can be organized using the topical, chronological, spatial, cause-effect, comparative advantage, circular or narrative pattern.

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True

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True or false? An appropriate organizational pattern can help listeners mentally organize ideas.

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True

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True or false? The informative speech seeks to advocate, whereas the persuasive speech seeks to enlighten.

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False

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True or false? In order to appeal to different audience members, a speaker should consider four learning styles: visual learners, aural learners, read/write learners, and kinesthetic learners.

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True

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True or false? Speeches that rely on demonstration often work with the actual object, models of it, or visual aids that diagram it.

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True

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True or false? With information available today in so many forms, electronic and otherwise, we have little need for informative speeches.

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False

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True or false? A speaker should reveal the topic's relevance to the audience early on in the speech.

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True

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True or false? Operational definitions define the topic by explaining what it does.

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True

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True or false? Speeches about events focus on noteworthy occurrences, both past and present.

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True

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True or false? The general goal of persuasive speaking is to influence, advocate, or ask listeners to accept the speaker's point of view.

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True

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True or false? For persuasive change to endure, listeners must be convinced that they will somehow be rewarded.

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True

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True or false? Arguments are composed of three elements: claims, evidence, and reasoning.

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True

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True or false? Claims of policy generally contain the word should and speak of an "ought" condition.

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True

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True or false? There are four steps in Monroe's motivated sequence pattern of arrangement.

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False

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True or false? The first step of Monroe's motivated sequence pattern of arrangement is need.

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False

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True or false? "Everyone wears Adidas so you should, too" is an example of begging the question.

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False

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True or false? A speaker who relies on bandwagoning poses arguments that use general opinions as their bases.

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True

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True or false? An argument is a stated position, with support for or against and idea or issue.

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True

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True or false? An appeal that deliberately arouses fear or anxiety in the audience has no legitimate place in public speaking.

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False

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