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artistic proofs

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artistic skills of a rhetor that influence effectiveness

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appropriateness

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following the relevant rules, norms and expectations for specific relationships and situations

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clarity

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the use of language to increase precision and reduce ambiguity

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communication apprehension

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feelings of anxiety that accompany public speaking; commonly referred to as stage fright

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delivery

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the presentation of the speech you have researched organized, outlined, and practiced

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ethos

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credibility

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extemporaneous speech

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a speech that is written ahead of time but only in outline form

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eye contact

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looking at someone or an audience directly, rather than looking away

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hyperbole

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a figure of speech that exaggerates a characteristic to capture audience attention and interest

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impromptu speech

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a speech that is delivered with little or no preparation

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jargon

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technical terminology associated with a specific topic

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kinesics

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nonverbal communication sent by the body, including gestures, posture, movement, facial expressions, and eye behavior

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logos

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rational appeals; the use of rhetoric to help the audience see the rationale for a particular conclusion

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metaphor

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a figure of speech that compares two things or ideas to highlight a particular point

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manuscript speech

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a speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience

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precise language

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the use of language to give more specificity and exactness in communicating

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persona

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public identity created by a speaker

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pathos

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the rhetorical use of emotions to affect audience decision making

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speaking rate

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refers to the speed at which someone speaks

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style

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the type of language and phrasing a speaker uses and the effect it creates

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stylistic devices

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figures of speech and tropes that are used to shape the style of a message

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tone

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the mood or feeling the speaker creates

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vocal variety

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the variation in tone, rate, and pauses you use in speaking

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vocal projection

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the relative strength or weakness of someone's ability to speak loudly enough for an audience in a given context

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visual aids

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audiovisual materials that help a speaker reach intended speech goals

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The presentation of a rehearsed speech is known as its __________. a.) linguistics b.) pathos c.) delivery d.) outline

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c.) delivery

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The number one social phobia in the United States is fear of __________. a.) spiders b.) small spaces c.) public speaking d.) the dark

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c.) public speaking

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According to speech experts, the most important part of the speech delivery process is __________. a.) what you prepare b.) how much you practice c.) where you prepare d.) how you prepare

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b.) how you prepare

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When is the tone of a speech typically set? a.) during the main points presentation b.) as soon as the audience sees the speaker c.) during the conclusion d.) when the audience asks questions

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b.) as soon as the audience sees the speaker

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The type of language and phrasing a speaker uses is known as his or her _____. a.) tone b.) rate c.) stage appearance d.) style

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d.) style

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The two main elements of style are clarity and _____. a.) background b.) information c.) delivery d.) appropriateness

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d.) appropriateness

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Language that is chosen to provide a more exactness in communicating is known as ______ language. a.) effective b.) precise c.) determined d.) various

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b.) precise

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A figure of speech that compares two things to highlight a particular point is a(n) ________. a.) metaphor b.) personification c.) hyperbole d.) alliteration

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a.) metaphor

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When Trevor said his legs were so heavy he felt like they weighed a million pounds, he was using _________. a.) a metaphor b.) assonance c.) alliteration d.) hyperbole

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d.) hyperbole

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The repetition of a consonant sound in a series of words is the definition of _________. a.) alliteration b.) personification c.) parallelism d.) assonance

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a.) alliteration

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Which of the following is an example of a simile? a.) I feel like I've walked a million miles today. b.) Life is like a box of chocolates. c.) The idea seemed to have sprouted legs and took off on its own. d.) Rubber baby buggy bumpers bump busily.

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b.) Life is like a box of chocolates.

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When a speaker gives an inanimate object human qualities, it is known as _________. a.) personification b.) alliteration c.) onomatopoeia d.) parallelism

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a.) personification

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When Chelsea included a PowerPoint presentation with her speech, she was incorporating a(n) __________. a.) visual aid b.) demographic c.) outline d.) signpost

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a.) visual aid

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When Jeff arrived at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting, he was asked to deliver a quick speech on the current park project. This is an example of a(n) _________ speech. a.) manuscript b.) keynote c.) extemporaneous d.) impromptu

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d.) impromptu

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A speech that is written out word for word is a(n) ________ speech. a.) impromptu b.) extemporaneous c.) manuscript d.) personified

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c.) manuscript

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This type of speech is the most common type, and allows the speaker to better engage the audience and adapt to their responses. a.) transition b.) manuscript c.) extemporaneous d.) impromptu

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c.) extemporaneous

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The speed with which someone talks is known as his or her _______. a.) pathos d.) ethos c.) speaking rate d.) kinesics

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c.) speaking rate

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When a speaker makes a point of changing the tone, rate, and pauses in a speech, that speaker is focusing on his or her ___________. a.) outline b.) vocal variety c.) kinesics d.) eye contact

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b.) vocal variety

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Michaela brought both of her hands up above her head when she talked about the 200% increase in sales. Michaela's gesture is a form of _________. a.) ethos b.) kinesics c.) vocal projection d.) eye contact

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b.) kinesics

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Which artistic proof comes in the form of rational appeals? a.) eros b.) ethos c.) logos d.) pathos

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c.) logos

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Kayla's legs were shaking as she approached the podium to give her speech. Kayla was feeling the effects of _______. a.) ethos b.) communication apprehension c.) kinesics d.) jargon

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b.) communication apprehension

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According to most public speaking instructors, the best strategy to overcome anxiety is to ______. a.) talk yourself into a strong performance b.) give speeches c.) speak quietly d.) consider the importance of your topic

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b.) give speeches

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In order to motivate her audience, Michelle projected her voice in an upbeat and positive manner. How she projected her voice is an example of her _______. a.) kinesics b.) signpost c.) tone d.) clarity

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c.) tone

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Using language to help reduce ambiguity in a topic demonstrates the element of __________. a.) clarity b.) pathos c.) logos d.) appropriateness

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a.) clarity

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What is the best device to use when trying to increase clarity? a.) hyperbole b.) ethos c.) precise language d.) kinesics

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c.) precise language

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a stylistic device? a.) jargon b.) personification c.) alliteration d.) hyperbole

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a.) jargon

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"Fly high like a kite" is an example of _________. a.) assonance b.) alliteration c.) parallelism d.) onomatopoeia

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a.) assonance

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A figure of speech that is used to exaggerate a characteristic in order to capture audience interest is known as a _________. a.) personification b.) simile c.) hyperbole d.) metaphor

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c.) hyperbole

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Which form of a metaphor uses the words "like" or "as" to make a comparison? a.) hyperbole b.) alliteration c.) simile d.) repetition

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c.) simile

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In Dr. Martin Luther King's famous "I Have A Dream" speech, what stylistic device stands out? a.) simile d.) alliteration c.) onomatopoeia d.) repetition

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d.) repetition

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Mariel is creating a PowerPoint presentation. Which of the following is NOT something she needs to take into consideration? a.) use non-topic material b.) use animation sparingly c.) be aware of the font type d.) be aware of font size

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a.) use non-topic material

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The ________ speech is the most spontaneous delivery method. a.) manuscript b.) impromptu c.) extemporaneous d.) keynote

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b.) impromptu

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Jamal knew it was important that he use specific word choices in his speech because there was a good chance it would be quoted in the press. Jamal should prepare a(n)__________ speech. a.) impromptu b.) manuscript c.) signpost d.) extemporaneous

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b.) manuscript

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The public identity created by a speaker is known as his or her ________. a.) kinesics b.) persona c.) jargon d.) pathos

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b.) persona

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Vocal ________ is the relative strength or weakness of a person's ability to speak loudly enough for all the audience to hear. a.) projection b.) kinesics c.) contact d.) variety

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a.) projection

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What is one of the most direct ways to show your engagement with an audience? a.) making eye contact b.) relaying a personal story c.) telling a joke d.) speaking slowly

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a.) making eye contact

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Rochelle always moved away from the podium when she talked. If the group was large enough, she even liked to walk down the aisle to get closer to her audience. Rochelle is demonstrating __________. a.) signposts b.) ethos c.) pathos d.) kinesics

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d.) kinesics

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One of the most effective strategies to having a good public speech is to _________. a.) practice b.) incorporate kinesics c.) use an outline d.) avoid transitions

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a.) practice

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The artistic skills of a speaker that influence the effectiveness of the speech are known as artistic _______. a.) proofs b.) postures c.) varieties d.) contexts

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a.) proofs

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If you know the family background of a speaker, you have a sense of his or her _______. a.) pathos b.) eros c.) logos d.) ethos

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d.) ethos

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