COMM200: Quiz 1 – Flashcards
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Which of the following statements about public speaking is not true?
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Public speaking is a skill that most great speakers are simply born with.
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Public speaking can improve your:
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All of the above.
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Who delivered a speech to Congress in 1965 to demand passage of the Voting Rights Act?
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President Johnson
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Which of the following Presidents was among the first to recognize the power of radio for use in public speaking, using it to deliver his "fireside chats?
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President Franklin Roosevelt.
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In the 1980's, who said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall."?
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President Reagan.
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Your textbook calls communication you have with yourself:
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Intrapersonal communication.
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How many total speeches will you deliver for credit in this class?
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Four
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How many Forum assignments will you complete for credit in this class?
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Eight
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Who was a student of Plato and a tutor of Alexander the Great?
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Aristotle.
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Who is credited with inventing the study of rhetoric?
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Corax
