COMM Final Exam Part 5 – Flashcards
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Which method of delivery has a speaker delivering his or her speech from a word-for-word written text?
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manuscript speaking
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Which of the following suggestions are made for using manuscript speeches?
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use manuscript speaking when you have to speak on a sensitive, critical, or controversial issue
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At the end of the meeting, Kaylin asked Margo what her thoughts were on the topics that had been discussed. What method of delivery will Margo use in this situation?
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impromptu speaking
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According to your book, the delivery style that is appropriate to most circumstances is _____ speaking.
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extemporaneous
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Kamala is well-prepared for her presentation. As she presents her first point, she notices the confused looks from her audience members. She clarifies the confusing concept and quickly adapts to meet her audience's needs. She is most likely using what type of delivery method?
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extemporaneous
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Sicily's teacher suggests that she use the word "spotted bluegill" rather than "fish" in her speech. Which principle of effective verbal delivery is Sicily's teacher pointing out?
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use specific, concrete words
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Instead of simply saying, "The dog slept on the chair," Emily said, "The lethargic dachshund snoozed contentedly on the overstuffed armchair." This best illustrates what principle of effective verbal delivery?
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use vivid words
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Which of the following is TRUE of effective verbal delivery?
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simple words can communicate both accuracy and power
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At the end of her speech, Veronica asked her audience, "If you think we should have stiffer penalties for juvenile offenders, then write your congressman." Which guideline does this disregard?
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using the term "congressman" as a generic for all persons in congress is a biased, sexist practice
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In a speech about preparing oneself for the death of a loved one, Amber made repeated reference to the "marching of Father Time." She hoped to create a sense of drama for her audience, while at the same time getting them to seriously consider her points. What figure of speech did Amber use in her presentation?
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personification
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What figure of speech is reflected in the statement, "Family loyalty is the very life blood, the very backbone of our society"?
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metaphor
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In his speech on Aphrodite, Ted stated that "her eyes were pools" and went on to compare their beauty to that of the sea. The phrase "her eyes were pools" is a use of _____.
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a metaphor
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Parker told his audience that the beaches of Monaco were calling him to return after his recent trip there. This type of figurative language is which of the following?
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personification
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The text suggests three stylistic devices that can be used to create drama in a speech. Which of the following is NOT one of those three devices?
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alliteration
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To add a sort of poetic touch to his speech on inspirational teachers, Ralph described his favorite high school teacher as "an inspiration unequaled," "a genius unrivaled," and "a comedian unbridled." What stylistic, dramatic device did Ralph employ?
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inversion
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_____ words help add color and interest to a speech and help the speaker communicate the mental image more accurately.
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vivid
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A commercial for an international airline uses upbeat music and images of exotic animals and beautiful scenery. It also includes the following statement, "This home, this land, this Africa." Which element of dramatic language is effectively employed?
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repetition
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Reverend Jesse Jackson says, "We must relate instead of debate; we must inspire instead of retire; and we must repair instead of despair." Rev. Jackson is using all of the following stylistic devises EXCEPT _____.
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simile
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"Ice cream is a sweet indulgence, but it has bitter consequences," is an example of _____.
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antithesis
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Parallelism, antithesis, and repetition are recommended ways to create _____ in a presentation.
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cadence
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"Happy wife, happy life" is an example of which of the following word structures?
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omission
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Which of the following is a way of structuring sentences in order to save an important word or phrase at the end of a sentence rather than at the beginning?
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suspension
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What linguistic device is found in this statement, "Now is the time for determination, decisiveness, and dedication"?
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alliteration
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Which of the following is NOT a recommendation on the use of gestures?
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use as many gestures as possible so long as they are natural and not forced
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Which aspect of nonverbal delivery is considered the most important in speaking situations in North America?
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eye contact
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Which of the following is a recommendation found in the text for eye contact?
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establish eye contact before you say anything
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What criteria does your book offer for using movement during your presentation?
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no movement is better than random, distracting movement
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It has been suggested that fear contagion (the spread of fear throughout a crowd) is largely dependent on response to the ____ of the individual.
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posture
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The type of microphone that can be clipped onto a shirt collar is called a _____ microphone.
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lavaliere
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A speech style common to an ethnic group or a geographic region is known as a(n) _____.
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dialect
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A _____ refers to a few seconds of silence the speaker uses during a speech to slow down a fast pace or to signal a key idea.
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pause
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Which of the following types of microphones might you encounter attached to a lectern?
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stationary
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Tomas was asked to speak to his local Rotary Club. From what he could learn about the club, the membership was made up of professionals who attended on their lunch hour between other business appointments. When Tomas went to speak, he wore his favorite sweater and some jeans. What advice does your book offer when deciding if this was appropriate?
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your dress should conform to the audience's expectations for the occasion
