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Speechmaking is a form of power and therefore carries with it heavy ____ responsibilities.

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ethical

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Sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course of action against________.

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A set of ethic standards or guidelines.

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Not a guideline for ethical speechmaking.

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Show that you are a good researcher.

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Public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling because:

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demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked and undermines the right of all groups in the U.S. to express their ideas.

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____ plagiarism occurs when a speaker copies word for word from two or three sources.

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patchwork.

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The guidelines for ethical listening include:

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1) Be courteous and attentive. 2) Avoid prejudging the speaker. 3) Maintain free and open expression of ideas.

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Even when we are listening carefully, we usually grasp only about ___ percent of what we hear.

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50%

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When you listen to evaluate a speaker's message for purposes of accepting it or rejecting it, which kind of listening is involved?

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critical listening

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Giving excessive attention to the details of a speech is called:

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listening "too hard"

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When listening for a speaker's evidence, you should keep an ear out for its:

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sufficiency, accuracy, objectivity, and relevance.

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All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction except:

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support your main points.

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When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually:

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reveal the topic of the speech and preview the main points of the speech.

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Which of the following would you MOST likely find in a speech introduction?

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A preview statement.

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Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech introduction?

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A call to action.

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If you were giving an informative speech to your classmates on the subject of photokinesis, you would probably include a ___ in your introduction.

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...

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When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____ in the introduction of your speech.

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establish good will towards the audience

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What does your text say about preparing effective conclusions?

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Make it 5-10% of entire speech and keep an eye out for concluding materials as you research your speech.

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Which of the following does your text mention as a means of reinforcing the central idea in the conclusion of a speech?

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refer back to the introduction (circular device)

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Which of the following would you MOST likely find in a speech conclusion?

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a restatement of the central idea

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Refer back to your introduction in your conclusion to

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give the speech psychological unity.

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Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech conclusion?

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credibility statement

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Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker:

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speaker judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed, ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another, and solidify the structure of a speech.

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Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps you judge whether...

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each part of the speech is fully developed.

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Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline?

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the final bibliography a specific purpose statement transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries the central idea

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Language helps to shape our sense of reality by:

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giving meaning to events

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The denotative meaning of a word is

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the dictionary definition.

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The connotative meaning of a word is

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is the meaning of the word that includes all of the emotions and associations it inspires.

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Connotative meaning gives words their

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...

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"As a master politician, he worked the crowed with oiled precision." is an example of

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metaphor

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"Memories are like fingerprints--no two sets are ever the same" is an example of

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simile

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Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?

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...

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To use language vividly a speaker should employ

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imagery and rhythm.

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Phrases such as "dry as a bone" should be avoided because they are:

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abstract

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Your text recommends using repetition and parallelism to enhance

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the rhythm of your speeches.

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___ is the repetition of the initial consonant sound of closed or adjourning words.

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Alliteration

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"We will be candid, consistent, and confident" is an example of:

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Alliteration

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Good speech delivery:

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has a conversational quality and does not call attention to itself.

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Good speech delivery:

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...

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In which situation would a speaker be most likely to read from a manuscript?

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a speech on international policy at the United Nations

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"Conversational quality" in speech delivery means that the:

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speech always sounds spontaneous.

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Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, volume, and pauses are referred to as:

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vocal variety

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Which of the following is an instance of persuasive speaking?

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An architectural firm recommending adoption of its building plan.

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The part of the audience a speaker most wants to persuade is called the:

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target audience

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If you want to persuade a skeptical audience, which of the following is most important for you to do in your speech?

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Answer the reasons for the audience's skepticism.

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If you want to persuade a skeptical audience, you need to:

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Answer the reasons for the audience's skepticism.

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At which of the following would you be most likely to hear a persuasive speech on a question of fact?

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A jury trial

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The two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are:

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competence and character.

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With respect to persuasion, research has shown that:

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speakers can enhance their credibility by delivering their speeches fluently and expressively.

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Using evidence is especially critical in a persuasive speech when your target audience:

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opposes your point of view.

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All of the following are tips for using evidence in a persuasive speech except:

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balance the evidence.

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