Question 1

gathering more information is beneficial when researching your speech

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true

Question 2

As a speaker it is ok for you to embellish the story an interviewee told you in order to make it more exciting to the audience

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false

Question 3

A summary of the text in an article or publication is a/an

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abstract

Question 4

which of the following is an extremely unethical form of presenting someone else\'s work as your own, created from several different sources?

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patchwork plagiarism

Question 5

A probe question allows the interviewer to follow up on a previous answer to obtatin a more comprehensive response

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true

Question 6

when conducting an interview you should remember that closed-ended questions are the best questions to ask because they allow the interviewee to elaborate on the topic

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false

Question 7

When we take in more information that we can process, and know there is more to learn, we are experiencing

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information overload

Question 8

the denotative meaning of a word is the dictionary definition of a word

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true

Question 9

you can always trust statistics becausze they are unbiased data

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false

Question 10

A speaker uses the following information in a speech: \"every day i walk home from work.\"

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real example

Question 11

former president ronald reagan was well known for incorporating these stories into his speeches to expertly make a poin in a personal way

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narratives

Question 12

in a speech about bne marrow donation jamal says, \"i will never forget september 14

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personal testimony

Question 13

a speaker uses the following information ina speech \" suppose you skipped

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hypothetical example

Question 14

when you use hypothetical examples, you want to make sure that they are grounded in fact

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true

Question 15

if we banned video games, test scores across the state would improve dramatically... example of fallacy

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false cause

Question 16

derived credibility the speaker has before giving a presentation

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false

Question 17

what fallacy is exemplified by the following statement: if you are not for us then you must be against us

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either-or

Question 18

persuasive speakers want to appeal to these internal mental states consisting of feelins

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emotions

Question 19

when you say to someone, \"what do you know, you\'re not part of xyz.. you are using the red herring fallacy

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false

Question 20

in a slippery slope argument , the speaker claims that taking one step will lead to an inevitable conclusion

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true

Question 21

what fallacy attacks an individual personally rather than their arguments

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ad hominem

Question 22

you are going to listen to a speaker becuase not only is she an expert in her

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derived credibility

Question 23

the interrelated knowledge, beliefs, and/or values held by a group of ind

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mythos

Question 24

the bandwagon fallacy is commonly used in advertising, where a common claim might everyone is joining our gym,

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true

Question 25

successful persuassion incorporates language that shows the speaker understand feelings and motivations of others

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true

Question 26

a two sided message is used there are only two perspectives on an issue and you want to present both sides equally

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false

Question 27

which of the following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking passive agreement

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to persuade my audience to believe aerobic exercise is fun and significantly enhances a person\'s quality of life

Question 28

this five step organizational strategy works especially well for channeling audience motives into action

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monroe\'s motivated sequence

Question 29

these thesis statement reflects which persuasive pattern of organization? \" the problems with wildlife overpopulation\"

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problem-cause-solution

Question 30

the following specific purpose statement reflects whihc type of persusasive question\" to persuade my audience to believe a massive meteo

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question of fact

Question 31

the strategy of addressing opposing arguments actually helps enhance speaker credibility

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using counter-arguments

Question 32

you should never use fear appeals because they can immobilize your audience

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false

Question 33

this question addresses the morality, the good or bad of a persuasive issue

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question of value

Question 34

a persuasive speech attempts to change or reinforce an audience\'s thoughts, feelings or actions

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true

Question 35

three conditions needed for an invitational speaking environment are

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equality, value, and self-determination

Question 36

in an invitational speech to explore an issue the speaker attempts to engage an audience in a discussion about an idea, concern, topic, or plan of action

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true

Question 37

time for dialogue with the audience is an integral part of an invitational speech

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true

Question 38

the condition of an invitational speech that requires the speaker see audience members as holding equally valid perspectives and positions that are worthy of exploration

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equally

Question 39

armond realizes that his speech topic can be polarizing, so he is inviting his audience to understand the issue of prayer in public school from his perspective.

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articulating a position

Question 40

yoshi wants to give an invitational speech where he considers various approaches to dealing with the issue of public transportation in his community. while doing his research, he has determined that there are at least four sides to the issue he wants present.

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invitation to explore an issue

Question 41

which of the following phrases would be most appropriate in an invitational speech

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i came to this view because

Question 42

jessica wants to discuss the issues around establishing wind energy as a new green technology across difference regions in the united states. which organizational pattern should she choose to discuss this topic

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spatial

Question 43

an invitational speech is characterized by articulating a position to get the audience to change their perspectives on certain issues

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false

Question 44

in an invitational speaking environment the highest priority is to achieve understanding, respect and appreciation for the multiplicity of perspectives voiced

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true

Question 45

the condition of self-determination is characterized by letting the audience known what is best for them

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false

Question 46

When a speaker gives an informative speech about their College\'s progress in the 60\'s 70\'s 80\'s and 90\'s, they are using ____ pattern of organization.

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chronological

Question 47

\"The civil exchange of ideas and opinions among communities about topics that affect the public\" is

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public dialoque

Question 48

During his speech Loren said that he thought immigrants to the United States should stop speaking their native language and exclusively speak English. He explained that he believes English, as spoken in the United States, is the most important language anyone worldwide can know. What is this statement an example of?

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ethnocentrism

Question 49

Vernon\'s introduction to his speech on long distance hiking included a brief account of his experience while hiking the Appalachian Trail. What expectation of an introduction is he meeting?

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stating whats to come

Question 50

An introduction should be somewhat spontaneous so that you can capture the audience\'s attention.

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false

Question 51

Chronemics is a form of nonverbal communication that considers issues of time.

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true

Question 52

Beliefs are more conceptual than attitudes.

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true

Question 53

You only have to answer introductory questions in the conclusion if they are real, not hypothetical.

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false

Question 54

The mean by which the message is conveyed in the public speaking process is known as

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channel

Question 55

Use this visual aid choice when it is necessary to show the physical layout of features like roads, rivers and towns

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maps

Question 56

Which organizational pattern is illustrated in the following thesis statement: \"The three different types of snow skiing include telemarking, downhill and cross country.\"

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topical

Question 57

The visual relationship between items on your visual aid is called.

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balance

Question 58

Which of the following is a guideline of effective use of a photograph.

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describe the photograph

Question 59

According to research, visual information assists with information recall.

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true

Question 60

If Charmaine is speaking to Chris about terminating their relationship, which type of communication would that interaction fall under?

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interpersonal communication

Question 61

Add this to your visual aids to generate a mood, help differentiate items and emphasize a hierarchy.

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color

Question 62

If your goal is to explore, discuss, dialogue, or understand, then you are speaking to

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invite

Question 63

Informative speaking is something that is rarely necessary in the public dialogue.

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false

Question 64

Distribute a handout during a meeting for maximum effectiveness.

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false

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