Public Speaking 12 – Flashcards
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According to your textbook, language is important because it
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gives meaning to events
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Zhu wants to create concern among her listeners about the infringements on civil liberties she fears are resulting from the war on terrorism. She has decided to use words with strong connotative meanings because she knows they will help her Jerome wants his audience to appreciate the harsh reality of life for migrant workers in the United States. In addition to using strong supporting materials, he decides to use words with connotative meanings because he knows they will help him
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arouse an emotional response
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"Asking the administration to police its corruption is like putting Dracula in charge of the blood bank" is an example of
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similie
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"My grandmother is the glue that holds our family together" is an example of
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metaphor
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The words we use to label an event determine to a great extent how we respond to that event. "History is a drama with many acts" is an example of metaphor. Language has a rhythm created by the choice and arrangement of words.
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True
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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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As your textbook explains, when you give a speech of introduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the
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*occasion *audience *main speaker
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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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One method recommended in your textbook for creating a sense of drama and anticipation in a speech of introduction is to
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save the name of the main speaker until the final moment.
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As president of the city's historical society, Madeline is introducing the guest speaker at the society's year-end banquet. According to your textbook, the best way for Madeline to create a sense of anticipation and drama in her speech of introduction is to
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save the name of the guest speaker for last
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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 a reward to the recipient
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When giving a speech of presentation, you should usually
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tell why the recipient is receiving her or his award.
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Which of the following is an example of a speech of presentation?
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a speech presenting an award to an outstanding student
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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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Which of the following speeches that you might hear on a college campus would be an example of a commemorative speech?
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a governor's remarks at the graduation ceremony
