COMM108 Chapter 11 – Flashcards
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explain the processes we go through to get to know strangers
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The uncertainty reduction theory helps _______.
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age
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For a speech on ratings of nursing homes, which of the following would probably be the most important bit of data about an audience for a speaker?
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through a chairperson or group contact
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One likely way to get information about a prospective audience is _______.
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What is the audience's knowledge, and what are the interests of its members?
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To forecast audience reactions, a speaker should use the data collected to answer which of the following questions?
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adapt the topic to the audience knowledge and interest level
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The reason for gathering demographic data is so that you can _______.
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all of the above
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When analyzing the speech setting, you should consider _______.
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be revised so it includes the desired audience response
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The specific speech goal should _______.
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secondary research
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When giving a speech about homelessness in her county, Marjorie cites an article from her local newspaper. This is an example of using _______.
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states the response you want from your audience as a result of the speech
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A specific speech goal _______.
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All of the above
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Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?
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I want the audience to believe that the United States should implement a tax cut.
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Which of the following would be the best wording of the specific goal for a speaker who wants to support the implementation of a tax cut?
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a source for examples and personal experiences
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Your personal knowledge about a subject is _______.
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primary research
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Data that you personally collect from the real world is considered _______.
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the number will vary depending on the topic, setting, and your own expertise
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How many sources should you use in a speech?
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conduct a survey
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When you want to get the opinion of a large number of people on a topic, _______.
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currency
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Using the most updated edition of a source is a means of ensuring that source's _______.
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Narratives can be a useful way to gain and keep the audience's attention.
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Which of the following statements about narratives is accurate?
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A Newsweek Online article about how much a hybrid car costs compared to a gasoline-only car, written by an experienced staff writer written in 2009
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Hakim is giving a speech in 2010 about the fuel-efficiency of hybrid cars. Which of the following internet articles is the strongest resource for this speech?
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use them comparatively
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When using statistics in a speech you should _______.
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interview
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A _______ is a planned, structured conversation where one person asks questions and another answers them.
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make sure they relate directly to the point of your speech
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When using anecdotes or narratives in a speech, _______.
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examples
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If you mentioned U.S. Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, Kennedy, and Reagan in a portion of your speech to help make a point, you would be using factual statements called _______.
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example
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If you follow the statement that small schools can produce pro football players with the statement that Steve Kreider, the former Bengals wide receiver, graduated from Lehigh, you would be using a(n) _______.
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use statistics that will not mislead
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In preparing statistics for a speech, a speaker should _______.
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they must be verified
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When using statistics in a speech, always remember that _______.
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all of the above
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To classify an individual as an expert he or she must be _______.
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contrast
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"Unlike last year, this year we have a cooperative manager" is an example of _______.
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comparison
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If you referred to a football team's defensive line by saying, "Our team's line is a stone wall," you would be using a(n) _______.
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Your speech should credit the source of the quotation.
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Which of the following statements about the use of quotations is accurate?
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the undocumented use of a direct quotation
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Plagiarism is _______.
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prepare note cards that include your quotes and sources
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When preparing the notes for your speech, you should _______.
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mention the sources of your most important information
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When citing sources in your speech, you should _______.
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"According to Arthur Jones in an article in last August's issue of Harper's magazine . . ."
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Of the following, the best way to cite a source in a speech would be _______.
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