Public Speaking - Flashcards

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A speech on increasing the size of campus parking lots would be an example of a persuasive speech

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True

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The process of determining exactly what a speaker's language or nonverbal behavior means is known as

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decoding

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The process of choosing language or nonverbal behaviors to convey your message is known as:

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encoding

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A public speaker sends and receives messages simultaneously.

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True

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Using someone else's ideas without giving that person credit for the idea is known as:

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Plagiarism

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The A-okay sign is one of the few gestures that is recognized with the same meaning universally.

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False

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A listener's verbal, visual, and vocal responses to a speaker's message are known as:

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Feedback

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According to Aristotle, a speech dealing with matters of fact, such as legal courtroom address, would be:

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Forensic

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According to Gallup Poll surveys cited in the text, which of the following were rated highest in ethical standards in 2009?

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Nurses

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Speeches that primarily lend a sense of distinction to an event are usually:

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Special occasion speeches

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Emoticons were developed by e-mail, blog, and chat-room users to take the place of:

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Visual and vocal codes

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If the intent of your speech is presenting new information or making listeners aware of new ideas or information, your speech is persuasive.

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False

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When the speaker or listener is distracted by something in their environment, such as people talking, they are experiencing:

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External noise

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Overstating or presenting facts as more important than they are is an example of distortion.

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False

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All of the following are considered part of the speech environment except:

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The topic

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People who feel comfortable expressing themselves are perceived as more competent, make a better impression during job interviews, and are more likely to be promoted to supervisory positions than anxious people are.

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True

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Which of the following is the best example of a well-worded positive statement?

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I am relaxed when I speak to large groups

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Relaxation with deep breathing involves:

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Tensing and relaxing each muscle group from your head to your toes as you inhale through the nose and slowly exhale through the mouth.

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All of the following are true of positive imagery except:

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Feelings, such as pride or confidence, will not occur until the situation actually exists.

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The current view of trait anxiety is that it is both inborn and learned.

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True

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For positive imagery to work, you must read your list of positive statements and also:

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All of these

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According to the text, the subconscious works to:

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Keep us true to our picture of ourselves

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A recent poll shows fear of public speaking to be the number two fear of Americans

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True

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When you practice your speech, it is best to:

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Always practice out loud

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The anxiety that is caused by a speaker's feelings of personal inadequacy or low self-esteem is known as situational anxiety.

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False

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Instead of worrying about looks or impressions, it is better to:

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Concentrate on getting your meaning across

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Socrates, who was a Greek contemporary of Plato and Aristotle:

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Suffered from speaker anxiety and had a voice that would not project

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If you have trouble with actual visualization of images, the next best thing to do is:

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Imagine how you would feel if you actually saw the image

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Feeling apprehensive about public speaking is normal.

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True

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Using visual aids helps speakers feel more confident because:

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All of these

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What is the best way to prove to yourself that most nervousness is only minimally obvious to an audience?

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Videotape yourself giving a speech

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The belief that you are the only person experiencing nervousness is a characteristic of trait anxiety known as:

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Dissimilarity

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A speaker who worries that the audience knows more about his topic than he does is exhibiting the characteristic of trait anxiety known as: A) communication apprehension

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Subordinate status

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People from all cultures experience the same level of communicator anxiety.

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False

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The final step in using positive imagery is to:

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Avoid comparing yourself to other speakers

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Careful preparation for a presentation, can reduce anxiety as much as:

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75%

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Summarizing the speaker's ideas in your own words is called:

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Paraphrasing

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According to research, the best speaking rate to stimulate audience listening is:

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275-300 words per minute

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To maximize listener' understanding in the comprehend stage, you can try:

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All of these

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When verbal and nonverbal messages conflict, the listener is most likely to believe that the verbal message is the more truthful.

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False

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Listeners sometimes make evaluations based on assumptions without waiting to make sure they have all the facts.

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True

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There are six primary stages of listening

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False

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The following filters can affect the listener's perception of the speaker

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All of these

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All of the following are suggested as ways to enhance the credibility of your sources except:

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Use only sources with which your audience is already familiar

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According to research cited and pictured in the text, the visual and vocal codes account for ____ of the meaning of the message:

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69%

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Even when listeners only mildly disagree with your position on a controversial topic, they are difficult to persuade. A) True

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True

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Which of the following is most likely to motivate an audience to continue to listen?

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A statement about how the audience is likely to benefit from this information

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To ensure an attentive audience, you should state your key ideas in the first or second sentence.

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False

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A speaker's credibility depends less on logical proof and more on:

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The listener's perception of the speaker

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People from low-context cultures expect messages to be brief, indirect, and implicit.

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False

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Listeners mentally evade persuasive messages that cause them discomfort by:

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All of these

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In this stage of listening, listeners supply meaning to the messages that they have seen, heard, and felt.

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Interpreting stage

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You can assume that if your audience is staring at you, they are listening attentively.

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False

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Both speakers and listeners tend to believe that if the speaker uses clear language and the listener pays attention, 100% of the message will be understood.

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True

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In this stage of listening, listeners select or ignore one or more stimuli from the multitude of stimuli that continually bombard us.

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Receiving stage

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People from different cultures listen differently.

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True

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During a presentation, a listener becomes aware of a conversation behind her when someone says something that sounds like her name. Her shifting attention to the conversation is an example of what stage of listening?

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Receiving

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In this stage of listening, listeners judge the speaker and the message.

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Evaluating stage

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The statement, "the project feels like a winner", is an example of which form of sensory channel?

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Kinesthetic channel

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Listeners who sit perfectly still are:

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Daydreaming

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Speaker credibility has little impact on listeners.

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False

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Misunderstandings occur in which stage of listening because listeners supply meaning to the messages they have sensed?

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Interpret stage

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The goal of this stage is to understand

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Comprehend stage

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Which of the following is not a basic stage of listening?

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Observing

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Listener interpretation and evaluation often depend on the speaker's

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All of these

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If you are unfamiliar with your audience, you should ask for information from the person who invited you to speak.

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True

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Beliefs are the reasons people hold the attitudes they do.

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True

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Before your audience's higher level needs can be addressed, their lower level needs must be mostly satisfied.

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True

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You can establish credibility with the audience by:

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Citing statistics and sources that your audience views as credible

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If audience members show up to your speech expecting a serious, scholarly speech but you present a humorous, after-dinner-type talk, members will likely feel:

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Dissatisfied

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Aristotle suggested in his Rhetoric that speakers may be more effective when they relate their proposals to things that "create or enhance" listener:

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Happiness

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Life goals or ideal states of being are:

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Terminal values

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A classroom audience is generally considered a "captive" audience.

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True

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These audience members need a delivery that is dynamic and entertaining.

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Uninterested audience

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Humor is the best way to deal with a hostile audience.

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False

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Listeners will pay close attention to a presentation that shows how:

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Needs will be met

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When both men and women will be in your audience, you need to relate your topic to both genders.

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True

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The number one reason that speeches fail to meet their goals is the speaker's failure to analyze the audience carefully enough.

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True

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According to research, the most modern attitudes are found in:

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Single parents

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When analyzing the audience, situational information refers to:

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The audience size and audience members expectations about the topic

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The Japanese culture admires speakers with highly animated facial expressions and spontaneous gestures.

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False

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The mental acceptance that something is true, even if we can't prove it is true is:

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A belief

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This audience type has a short attention span and can be a real challenge to a speaker.

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Uninterested audience

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Voluntary audiences tend to be heterogeneous.

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False

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People rationally calculate the costs and benefits of engaging in a particular action and think carefully about how others will view the behavior under consideration according to which theory?

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Theory of reasoned action

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Use a moderator during a question-and-answer period or don't hold one at all when addressing a hostile audience.

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True

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Voluntary audiences tend to be:

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People who have a particular interest in hearing you and your topic

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Age is a demographic characteristic that can be misleading.

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True

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When speaking to multicultural audiences, it is safe to assume that their high-ranking values are the same as yours.

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False

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Maslow defined esteem needs as:

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Pride, recognition from others, status and prestige

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Values are not stable and are easy to change.

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False

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Animated facial expressions and spontaneous gestures appear egotistical to people from Asian cultures.

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True

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In the United States, many audiences value:

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Straight talk

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It is best to use a showy delivery style with a neutral audience.

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False

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Audience size is crucial in determining what type of visual aids you will use.

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True

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Fitting your message to audience needs is called:

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Framing

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A feeling of approval or disapproval of a person, group, idea or event is defined as:

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An attitude

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Abraham Maslow illustrated the most basic need of human beings as:

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Physiological

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An involuntary audience is usually made up of:

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People who are different in a variety of ways

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When giving a presentation, it is fairly safe to assume that all men enjoy sports and women enjoy cooking.

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False

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Attitudes have no influence on behaviors.

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False

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An effective presentation will relate to people of your age group only.

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False

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After your speech, you should make a point of making yourself available to interact with your audience.

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True

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To aid final planning and organization, a speaker will use a:

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Preparation outline

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It is best to have an extremely broad purpose statement to ensure that you can cover everything you want to during the presentation.

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False

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An outline makes getting suggestions from others much easier.

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True

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A rough-draft outline is especially helpful because:

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It saves research time by indicating which areas need research

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Topics that are ideal for a demonstration speech will work just as well as an informational speech.

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False

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A rough draft outline:

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Should contain main points and supporting materials you think you will need

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The last step for conducting a personal interview is:

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Follow-up

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Wikipedia.org is a reliable source; there is no need to verify content found on the site.

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False

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When researching a speech, beginning speakers sometimes make this mistake:

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They do too little research

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When giving a speech, it is best to pick a topic that you know nothing about so that you can improve your research skills.

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False

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All of the information in your rough draft outline will be used in your speech.

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False

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Linking words such as and, or, not, can help specifically narrow a net search and are called Boolean operators.

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True

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A good speech topic should interest you and your audience, and should also:

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Be valuable to your audience

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Research the topic before doing the rough draft outline.

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False

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For broad subjects, it is best to select a(n) ____ index such as Yahoo

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Hierarchical

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The wildcard * will not work on which search engine?

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Google

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To avoid unintentional plagiarism you should use a research method that makes clear which passages you have paraphrased and which ones you quoted.

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True

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When brainstorming for possible speech topics, avoid writing down ideas that are obviously ridiculous.

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False

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Using information from respected sources:

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Will add credibility to your presentation

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It is best not to speak about a topic that holds no interest to you, even if you know a lot about it.

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True

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Before you speak, you should write your speech out word for word so that you can refer to it while speaking.

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False

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A clear simple sentence that specifies exactly what you want your audience to gain from the speech is called:

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An exact purpose

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When preparing an outline, it is best to use ____ to represent the main points in the speech.

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Roman numerals

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Which of the following is the best example of a well-worded purpose statement for a five-minute speech?

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After hearing my speech my audience will know how to train a dog to heel.

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All of the following are true of using expert opinion except:

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You must use the exact words of the speaker

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Numbers that are used to show relationships between items are called:

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Statistics

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You can't prove an idea by using only instances, but ____ can add some proof to your arguments.

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Factual instances

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One of the most effective ways to use humor in a speech is to:

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Poke fun at yourself

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Rarely will listeners accept your statements without some kind of:

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Proof

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Explanations can be used for proof, but not for clarification.

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False

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A supporting material that allows you to define or give more information about a term or topic or gives instructions on how to do something is called:

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An explanation

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Effective speakers search for supporting materials that will clarify their ideas, prove their points, and add interest to their speeches.

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True

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Which of the following can be used for both clarification and proof?

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Factual instances

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An illustration is:

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A detailed and vivid picture or narrative

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Examples are more effective when used:

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In groups of two or more

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A speaker supports a point by saying, "Relationships require the same care you give a garden. When the plants are dry you must water them. You must fertilize them if they are to grow. And you must prune or spray at the first sign of disease, lest it spread and kill the whole plant." This is an example of:

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A figurative comparison

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____ show similarities or differences between two or more items of the same class or category.

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literal comparison

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Pithy expressions of truth or wisdom, usually from an unknown source, are called:

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Sayings

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Using large amounts of statistics in a presentation is the best way to get your point across.

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False

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When using statistics, it is best to:

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Eliminate any that are not absolutely necessary

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Even if an expert is well known to your audience, it is still necessary to cite his or her qualifications.

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False

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A speaker supports a point by saying, "In New York City, many people never learn to drive; in Los Angeles, not driving a car is unheard of." This is an example of:

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A literal comparison

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Before selecting a humorous instance, you should analyze your audience carefully to avoid offending them.

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True

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Statistics are easier to understand and remember when shown in graphic form.

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True

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Unless you are giving a demonstration speech, a demonstration used to support a point should be brief, preferably 30 seconds or less.

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True

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An example or illustration that is used to clarify, add interest, and (in some cases) prove a point, is called:

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An instance

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____ show similarities or differences between two or more items that are basically different.

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Figurative comparisons

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It is best to only use one type of supporting material so you won't confuse your audience.

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False

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Words written in meter or free verse that express ideas, experiences, and emotions in an imaginative style are:

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Poems

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During a Q & A session, you should admit when you don't know the answer to a question.

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True

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When you plan a speech, it is best to write the introduction and conclusion before the body.

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False

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All of the following are suggested by the text as ways to help you establish your credibility except:

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Pointing out why the topic is important to your audience

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A speaker's main points are: I. Clipping a poodle's head II. Clipping a poodle's midsection III. Clipping a poodle's legs IV. Clipping a poodle's tailThe speaker is using which organizational pattern?

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Spatial

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The body of your speech should take approximately ____ of your total speaking time.

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70-80%

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To help your listeners remember exact words or figures, you should use:

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Repetition

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Listeners tend to remember best the information:

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In the beginning and ending of a speech

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There is no need to present an actual thesis statement in the introduction of a speech.

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False

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The correct sequence of symbols in the standard numbering for outlines is A, 1, a.

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False

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When arranging a speech in the topical pattern:

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The most important point should be first

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Quotations are more interesting when the audience is not familiar with the source.

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False

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Referring to a specific event in the speech introduction is essential in this kind of speech:

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Special occasion

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When you are speaking to a business or professional audience, it is fine to arrange points:

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From most important to least important

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An effective conclusion should use no more than ____ of the total speaking time.

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10-15%

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When you arrange points in a step-by-step order or by dates, you are using:

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The chronological pattern

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The introduction should take no more than:

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10-15% of your total speaking time

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In your preparation outline, you should include this in boldface brackets:

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The location of visual aids

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People from individualistic, low-context cultures expect all of the following from your organization except:

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For you to include storytelling and analogies to clarify points

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A preparation outline should include:

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Main points, subpoints, supporting material, introduction and conclusion

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Describing the specific problem using credible, logical, and psychological appeals, uses which step in the Motivated Sequence?

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Need step

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In outlines, capitalize the first word:

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In every level

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A signpost is a type of transition that clearly indicates where the speaker is going next.

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True

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Once you have captured your audience's attention, you can feel confident that they will remain attentive.

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False

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Audience members do not need to hear why a topic is important to you.

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False

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Transitions help listeners follow the development of the speaker's ideas and keep them from getting lost.

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True

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The speaker's main points are: I. Capital punishment is not a deterrent to crime II. Capital punishment is more costly than life imprisonment III. Capital punishment is ethically and morally unjustifiableThe speaker is using which organizational pattern?

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Claim

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When your speech includes Q & A, you should:

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Have an initial conclusion before Q & A, followed by a longer conclusion after Q & A

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All of the following advantages of using organizational patterns except:

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Organized information allows listeners to catch the message without paying close attention

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Humor is always an excellent way to begin a speech.

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False

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A type of attention-getter, which is effective because it enables the listener to be drawn into it and become personally involved, is a:

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Hypothetical instance

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Which speech requires you to discuss a problem or condition and then follow with the result of the problem or condition?

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A cause-effect speech

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The only time you should summarize your information is in the conclusion of the speech.

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False

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Arranging your main points from front to back, left to right or north to south is:

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The spatial pattern

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When supporting evidence in the claim pattern is presented first and leads up to the conclusion, this is a form of:

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Inductive reasoning

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Which pattern requires citation of evidence and strong supporting material to prove the existence of a relationship?

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The causal pattern

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A question designed to make the audience think, and for which no answer is expected is known as a(n):

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Rhetorical question

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Another word for credibility is:

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Believability

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Which of the following is the best example of an opening sentence for a speech?

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Three years ago, one of my best friends - a young woman about your age - was told she had cancer.

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When motivating your audience to listen, you:

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All of these

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The comparative advantages pattern can be used when:

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The audience agrees with the problem, but not the solution

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A list of references should be included at the end of your preparation outline.

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True

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When writing main points in the outline, they should be written as:

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Complete sentences

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When asking your audience an actual question, you should:

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Raise your own hand and/or tell the audience you would like a show of hands

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For a detailed narrative to be effective, the speaker should:

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Given enough vivid detail so listeners can picture the event

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A speaker's main points are: I. Eating disorders II. Social preoccupation with appearanceThe speaker is using which organizational pattern?

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Causal

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In the preparation outline, transitions should be written:

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As complete sentences

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A speaker's main points are: I. Where to look for collectibles II. How to determine the value of a collectible item III. How to bargain with a collectorThe speaker is using which organizational pattern?

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Topical

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Immediacy is achieved by

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All of these

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The clear and distinct production of speech sounds is called

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Articulation

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The best gestures are

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Natural

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Gestures should be

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Both b & c

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Authority, rank, and even competence can be communicated by wearing

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Dark clothing

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The behaviors a speaker uses to promote a sense of closeness and personal interaction with audience members are known as the speaker's

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Immediacy behaviors

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When rehearsing your speech, you should

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All of these

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A speaker should establish a steady rate early in the speech.

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False

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According to the text, which of following are necessary when preparing to deliver a speech using media?

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Speakers should be careful about the colors they wear

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Falling pitch inflection at the end of a sentence usually indicates

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A statement or understanding

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Groups of words preceded and followed by pauses are

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Phrases

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Correct pronunciation is also known as emphasis.

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False

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When a speaker says "Omina show ya allah the things yer gonna be needin' to buy," the speaker is using poor

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Articulation

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Gestures that control the flow of conversation in small groups are

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Regulators

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Confidence, interest and energy can be added to your presentation by using

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Movement

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In How to Say It with Your Voice, the author says that "nothing you can do for your image will give you as much bang for the buck as improving the way you sound" (p. 4). What factors impact improving the way you sound?

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All of these

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It is important to keep your volume consistent throughout your speech.

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False

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When speakers appear tense, don't smile, and make very little eye contact, the audience thinks the speaker

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Is not prepared

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All of the following are examples of verbal behaviors which promote immediacy except

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Referring to the group as "you" or "your"

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A speech delivery type prepared by turning the preparation outline into keyword notes is the

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Extemporaneous speech

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The best time to distribute handouts is

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After the speech

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Speaking from memory helps the speaker react to listener feedback.

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False

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An upward pitch at the end of a sentence is usually thought to do all of the following except

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Indicate boredom

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When making eye contact, hold your gaze for ____ before moving on

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3 to 5 seconds

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All of the following are examples of visual behaviors which promote immediacy except

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Formal gestures used primarily for emphasis

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Leaning slightly forward while speaking, makes you look nervous and unprepared.

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False

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When giving a speech, don't try to look at all sides of the room.

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False

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Using small objects to clarify points will frustrate your audience.

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True

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Varying volume, pitch, emphasis, rate, and pauses in a natural manner is called

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Vocal variety

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If a speaker appears nervous or appears to have little respect for the audience, the audience will keep listening in hopes of learning something new.

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False

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When you are using emphasis, you are likely to

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Increase volume and raise pitch

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If you refer to someone's death as a "passing away," you are using a(n):

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Euphemism

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Effective use of volume, emphasis, and pitch are used with this style of language:

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Forceful language

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The way language is used to express ideas is called:

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Style

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Words that have vague, unclear meanings that can be understood in more than one way are:

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Ambiguous

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The stylistic device that uses the repetition of consonants (usually in the first or last letter in a word) is called:

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Alliteration

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Which of the following statements is a simile. A) Your mama is as big as a house. B) The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. C) The dude looks like a lady.D) Coffee is a jump-start for the brain

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C

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Similarly phrased ideas presented in succession are: A) hyperbole B) antithesis C) repetition D) parallelism

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D

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The stylistic device that makes direct comparisons using words such as "like" or "as" is called: A) alliteration B) simile C) assonance D) onomatopoeia

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B

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The only message that counts is the one that gets received. A) True B) False

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True

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Vivid language is more likely to take the active voice than the passive. A) True B) False

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True

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A good example of hyperbole would be: A) I've told you a million times in the past hour not to use hyperbole. B) The long and winding road leads to the valley of desolation. C) Hypothesis: Hyperactive hyenas hypnotize with hyperbole. D) They're a modern Stone Age family.

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A

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Which of the following statements is the best example of assonance? A) In my dream, Kareem's mean machine careened down the stream. B) And she's climbing a stairway to heaven C) Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. D) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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A

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Words with positive overtones that are substituted for words with negative overtones are: A) concrete B) euphemism C) ambiguous D) abstract

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B

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When ambiguous words are used deliberately to sway an audience, the outcome is unethical. A) True B) False

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True

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The stylistic device that uses words that sound like their meanings is called: A) assonance B) simile C) alliteration D) onomatopoeia

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D

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When an animal, object, or concept is given human characteristics of feelings it is called: A) personification B) transference C) personalizing D) abstraction

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A

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The stylistic device that occurs when a sentence contains two contrasting ideas in parallel phrases is called: A) assonance B) antithesis C) simile D) alliteration

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B

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A metaphor makes a direct comparison between items and uses words such as "like" or "as." A) True B) False

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B

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Which of the following is the most concrete description? A) Misha, my sweet, fuzzy, happy, playful cat B) my pet C) my adorable cat D) Misha, my two year-old, 14 pound, yellow-and-white longhair cat

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D

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Cicero described the plain style of rhetoric as being: A) a polished style with humor and wit B) an eloquent, dramatic style C) entertaining and persuasive D) an easy style with subdued delivery and language

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D

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You can avoid gender bias by: A) use words like "police officer" or "mail carrier" B) using the generic term "she" C) using the generic term "he" D) use words like "policeman" or "mailman"

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A

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Language that describes intangible concepts that are difficult to picture is called: A) euphemism B) concrete C) abstract D) ambiguous

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C

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When speakers use generic masculine or feminine words they are helping to maintain sex-biased perceptions. A) True B) False

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True

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Language that is specific and describes tangible things that the audience can picture is called: A) concrete B) ambiguous C) abstract D) euphemism

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A

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Each of the following are reasons why language choices are important except: A) language can add audience interest and enjoyment B) language can make your ideas resonate with the audience C) language can clarify ideas D) language can keep listeners' attitudes and behaviors from being influenced

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D

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Euphemisms are nearly always unethical. A) True B) False

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False

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Martin Luther King Junior's I Have a Dream speech makes great use of which stylistic device? A) onomatopoeia B) alliteration C) assonance D) simile

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A

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Persuasive language is usually more ____ than informative language. A) forceful B) coercive C) manipulative D) quiet

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A

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Choose the onomatopoeia from the following items. A) The antacids hit the water: plop, plop, fizz, fizz. B) Eschew obfuscation in the verbalized conversation. C) Swansea swarms with sweating sweethearts swaying to swell songs. D) I love the smell of napalm in the morning. It smells like victory.

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A

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An audience will be impressed with a speaker who uses long technical words or jargon. A) True B) False

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False

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Sometimes the only way to be sure that your slides are sending the message you desire is to see them projected on a screen. A) True B) False

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True

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A type of visual aid that makes speakers appear less prepared is a(n): A) flipchart B) markerboard C) object D) handout

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B

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These colors should probably not be used together, as color blind people could not see them. A) blue and yellow B) red and yellow C) red and green D) red and blue

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C

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Using a fancy font is okay when speaking about a sophisticated topic. A) True B) False

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False

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Selecting a picture just so you can have a picture will likely hamper audience recall. A) True B) False

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True

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A speaker gives a speech about how to distinguish antique jewelry from reproductions. The piece of jewelry that most clearly illustrates her point is obviously too small for the audience to see from the front of the room. What could the speaker do? A) She could just describe it as well as possible and forget about having a visual aid B) She could pass the piece of jewelry around during the speech. C) She could make a larger model of the jewelry D) Any of these would be equally effective

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C

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A speech containing many statistics or technical terms without visual aids can cause the listener to suffer from: A) information underload B) information overload C) critical thinking skills D) transitory overload

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B

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All of these things will distract from your message except: A) using too many sounds B) using too many slides C) using visual aids D) using too much color

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C

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Visual aids that normally include only printed words are called: A) graphic visuals B) text visuals C) artistic visuals D) picture visuals

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B

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The color most remembered on visual aids is: A) red B) yellow C) green D) blue

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B

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Which of the following handouts would be most appropriately distributed before or during a speech? A) copies of forms that audience members might use to become organ donors B) a diagram showing how to fold a piece of paper to create an origami bird along with the speaker. C) a list of phone numbers of agencies to contact in crisis situations D) a recipe for a food item being prepared during the speech

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B

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Which of the following methods would be best in presenting complicated statistical information? A) verbally, with a statistical table to illustrate B) verbally, reciting each statistic C) verbally, giving only the final conclusion reached D) verbally, with a graph to illustrate

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D

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Which is not an advantage of visual aids? A) they add to speaker credibility B) they decrease speaker time C) they speed comprehension D) they substitute for concrete evidence

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D

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Research indicates that an "average" presenter who uses visuals can be as effective as an "expert" presenter who uses no visual. A) True B) False

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True

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When giving a presentation that uses a projection screen or computer screen, make sure to keep your eyes on the screen to ensure that the slides are in the right place. A) True B) False

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B

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The left hemisphere of the brain is most involved in attending to details. A) True B) False

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A

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Visual aids such as maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams are called: A) picture visuals B) text visuals C) artistic visuals D) graphic visuals

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D

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Research on memory has shown all of the following except: A) speakers should use pictures of some sort on text visuals B) recognition memory for pictures is almost limitless C) listeners remember visual images better than printed words D) even poorly designed visuals improve memory

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D

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All of the following types of visuals work well with audiences of 50 or more except: A) posters B) transparencies C) LCD panels D) slides

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A

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Aristotle defined graphic as: A) "putting pictures into words" B) "seeing things that are not normally visible" C) "putting words into pictures" D) "making the hearer see things"

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D

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Which of the following is true of effective text visuals? A) each visual should be centered on the page B) titles should be designed using all capital letters C) including titles and subtitles, visuals should use 4-6 lines of text D) effective visuals use phrases rather than sentences

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D

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The average supervisor spends as much as ____ of the workweek in meetings. A) 40% B) 25% C) 50% D) 30%

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A

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When designing a text visual, it is best to limit each visual to no more than ____ lines of text. A) seven to nine B) ten to twelve C) two to three D) four to six

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D

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Computer-generated slides will always aid your presentation. A) True B) False

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B

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When no visual aids are used in a presentation, the audience usually remembers: A) 40% B) 5% C) 35% D) 10%

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D

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Simultaneous processing of information and visual imagery are done by this part of the brain. A) right B) left C) frontal D) stem

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A

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When audience members are given handouts, they tend to read the handout instead of listening to the speaker. A) True B) False

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A

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Which organizational pattern is used most often in informative speeches? A) causal B) chronological C) topical D) geographical

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C

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A speaker gave a speech about the effects of second-hand smoke. As a result, three audience members chose not to smoke when in the company of non-smoking friends. The speech would be best categorized as: A) purely persuasive B) purely informational C) demonstration D) indirectly persuasive

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D

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A demonstration speech always takes less time than an informational speech. A) True B) False

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B

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An informative speech is meant to do all of the following except: A) introduce the latest information about a topic B) deepen your listeners' knowledge of a complicated term C) aid your listeners' mastery of a skill D) influence choices or opinions

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D

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The first step in preparing an informative speech should be: A) organize the main points B) analyze the audience C) determine the topic D) research the topic

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B

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Effective speakers do all of the following except: A) distort facts on visual aids to prove a point. B) avoid exaggerated or embellished facts. C) express ideas in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. D) use tact, allowing the audience to retain feelings of self-worth.

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A

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When practicing for a demonstration speech, you should add ____ on to your practice time. A) 5 minutes B) 3 minutes C) 1 minute D) nothing

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C

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According to the text, a narration or story has two important qualities: A) complex and truthful B) technical and reliable C) probability and fidelity D) factual and concise

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C

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A speaker gives a speech about how to take better vacation photographs. The main points of the speech are what equipment to use, how to compose a shot involving only landscape, and how to compose a shot including people. The speaker's visuals include two different kinds of cameras, several lenses, and several enlarged photographs on transparencies, which show good and bad examples of composition. This speech is best categorized as: A) persuasive B) informational C) indirectly persuasive D) demonstration

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C

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The key component of unintentional plagiarism, as demonstrated by it's inclusion in every example of plagiarism, is: A) taking information word-for-word from a source to use in your speech B) paraphrasing information from a source to use in your speech C) using information from any online site or blog to use in your speech D) not citing the source you use, regardless of whether or not you paraphrase the information or use it word-for-word

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D

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One of the primary differences between informative and persuasive speeches is the speaker's goal. A) True B) False

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A

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Demonstration speeches promote understanding-knowing. A) True B) False

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B

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When analyzing the audience, you should try to find out these things except: A) attitudes, beliefs or values B) what they have been doing before your presentation C) friendly, neutral, uninterested, hostile D) demographics

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B

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Which is NOT a preparation step for informative speaking? A) memorize speech B) research speech C) analyze potential audience D) research topic

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A

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Using color and underlining on your speaking notes will distract you during your speech. A) True B) False

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B

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The focus of an informational speech is all of the following except: A) promoting understanding of a difficult concept B) promoting understanding of an unfamiliar term C) aiding in the mastery of a skill D) increasing awareness about the latest information on a topic

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C

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Informative speeches promote a skill-making or doing. A) True B) False

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B

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A consideration to make when giving a PowerPoint presentation is to make sure there is adequate lighting so the audience can see your facial expressions during the presentation. A) True B) False

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A

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Which of the following is the best worded purpose statement for a five-minute speech? A) I want to explain to my audience the best way to train a dog to heel. B) I want to show my audience the best way to train a dog a dog to heel. C) I want to explain to my audience the best way to train a dog. D) After hearing my speech, my audience will know how to train a dog to heel.

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D

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When giving a demonstration speech, you should merely tell the audience how to do something, but never attempt to actually show them. A) True B) False

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B

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Speaking notes should be as brief as possible, preferably an outline using keywords or phrases. A) True B) False

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A

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It is helpful to write your speech as if it were a written essay. A) True B) False

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B

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