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All communication events include a. a source and a message b. only a message c. a transmittal device d. none of the above
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a. a source and a message
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Which of the following represents the process a message goes through when it is received and interpreted? a. channel--> receiver --> decoding b. source--> receiver-->encoding--> decoding c. source--> encoding-->receiver-->decoding d. source-->receiver--> channel
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c. source-->encoding-->receiver-->decoding
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The audience's response to a message is referred to as a. shared meaning b.feedback c. the medium d. decoding
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b. feedback
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Part of audience analysis is considering ___ characteristics. a. thesis b. delivery c.demographic
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c. demographic
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When selecting a speech topic, a speaker should first consider which of the following as a guide? a. speech time limit b. his or her interests c. current issues d. historical events
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b. his or her interests
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To inform, to persuade, and to mark a special occasion are the three types of a. general purposes b. specific purposes c. thesis statements d. speech occasions
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a. general purposes
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An effective speech should be organized around ___ main points a. one or two b. two or three c. four or five d. three or four
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b. two or three
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Outlines are based on the principle of a. coordination and subordination b. general and specific purpose c. primacy and recency d. topic selection
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a. coordination and subordination
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The__ speech purpose expresses exactly what the speaker wishes the audience to get from the speech a. general b. initial c. specific d. ethical
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c. specific
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The thesis statment, the theme or central idea of a speech, should be expressed in the form of a. a single, declarative sentence. b. a single, interrogative sentence c. a single, rhetorical question d. a short paragraph of declarative sentences
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a. a single, declarative sentence
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The conclusion of the speech should a. restate the purpose b. introduce new information c. leave the audience laughing d. preview the next speech
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a. restate the purpose
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The body of a speech consists of a. thesis statments and introductions b. main points, supporting points, and transistions c. specific purpose statements and internal summaries d. a restatement of the tehsis and statement of closure
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b. main points, supporting points, and transitions
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A well-organized speech is characterized by a. unity, coherence, and balance b. unity, coordination, and balance c. unity, subordination, and coheerence d. unity, coordination, and subordination
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a. unity, coherence, and balance
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All of the following are examples of transition tecniques except a. signposts b. internal summaries c. internal previews d. thesis statements
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d. thesis statements
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To describe a series of developments in time or a set of actions that occur sequentially, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangment? a. topical b. chronological c. circular d. casual
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b. chronological
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To explain the physical arrangmenet of a place, an object, or an event, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? a. topical b. problem-solution c. spatial d. casual
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c. spatial
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To demonstrate the nature and significance of a problem and provide justification for a proposed solution, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? a. topical b. chronological c. casual d. problem-solution
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d. problem-solution
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To have the freedom to move points around according to the way the speaker wishes to present his or her topic, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? a. topical b.chronological c.spatial d.causal
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a. topical
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The purpose of a speech introduction is to a. arouse the audience's attention and motivate the audience to accept the speaker's goals b. provide an in-depth discussion of the topic c. provide the evidence for the audience to accept the thesis d. challenge the audience to respond
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a. arouse the audience's attention and motivate the audience to accept the speaker's goals
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Previewing the speech in the introduction a. tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed b. addresses the tone, rather than the organization of the speech c. often "gives away" the entire content of the speech d. isn't a good idea unless you are trying to persuad the audience
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a. tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed
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During the speech introduction, the audience decides whether they are interested in a topic and the speaker. To build credibility, a speaker should establish his or her a. family background b. qualifications c. logos d. supporting materials
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b. qualifications
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The conclusion should NOT include a. a call to action b. key words c. words that inspire and motivate d. the speaker's credentials
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d. the speaker's credentials
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The conclusion should be about___ of the length of the entire speech a. 10% b. 25% c.30% d. 50%
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a. 10%
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In which type of speech does the speaker challenge audience members to use what they have learned in a way that benefits them? a. transitional b. informative c.persuasive d. rhetorical
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b. informative
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Listeners are most likely to remember and act on a speech that a. uses many statistics b. ends with a strong conclusion c. begins with a long introduction d. uses a lot of humorous stories
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b. ends with a strong conclusion
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In Mariam's presentation on her graduate school experiences she said, "Graduate school is an uphilll battle." Mariam used which figure of speech? a. simile b. metaphor c. analogy d. alliteration
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b. metaphor
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"His character plays a rocking, rolling, rip-roaring, raging role." his satement best illustrates which of the following techniques? a. simile b. metaphor c. epiphora d. alliteration
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d. alliteration
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One way that a speaker can leave a lasting impression on listeners is to incorporate oral langauge that is artfully arranged and infused with rhythm. One device that helps a speaker accomplish his specific purpose is a. repetition b. jargon c. analogy d. malpropisms
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a. repetition
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A speaker can feel confident that his or her delivery has a relaxed, natural quality if a. the message is presented with cheerfulness b. the speaker's behavior is not overly theatrical in nature c. the speaker focuses more on self and less on audience d. the speaker has memorized every word of the speech
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b. the speaker's behavior is not overly theatrical in nature
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Speaking from a manuscript a. is useful when precise messages are required b. encourages eye contact c. encourages naturalness d. is best in informal settings
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a. useful when precise messages are required
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Which method of speech delivery is not a natural way to present a message and may invite a mental lapse or block? a. extemporaneous speaking b. speaking from memory c. impromptu speaking d. speaking from manuscript
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b. speaking from memory
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The formal name for speaking from memory is a. oratory b.manuscript c.impromptu d.extemperaneous
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a. oratory
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Impromptu means a. improvised and unpracticed b. enthusiastic c. lively and personal d. memorized
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a. improvised and unpracticed
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Which type of delivery falls somewhere betweeen impromptu and memorized?
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c. extemporaneous
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One key to achieving effective vocal variety is...
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a. enthusiasm
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The clarity of forcefulness with which word sounds are made is known as
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c. articulation
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Creating a perception of psychologicl and physical closeness between speaker and audience is known as
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c. nonverbal immediacy
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To establish nonverbal immediacy, a speaker should
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a. have an enthusiastic vocal delivery
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When designing a presentation aid, the speaker should focus on
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a. simplicity
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Typefaces come in a variety of sets, variety of sizes or
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c. fonts
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When the body of a text is being read, which typeface is easiest on the eye
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d. serif
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Boldface, underlining and italics should
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c. be used sparingly
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When giving a speech with a digital presentation, you should
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d. remember that your primary mission is to communicate with your words
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An effective informative speech shows listeners
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b. something they didnt previously know
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The goal of informative speaking is
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c. to increase audience understanding and awareness
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To help your audience follow your speech do all of the following EXCEPT a. preview main points in the intro b. avoid organizational patterns c. use lots of transition words and phrases d. employ rhetorical devices such as repetition and parallelism
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b. avoid organizational patterns
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When making an informative speech about____, speakers should focus on raising awareness and deepening understanding rather than advocating one postiion over another
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b. issues
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" A theory is like a set of glasses we put on to look through" is an example of
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b. an analogy
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Which of th following is a Greek word meaning character?
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b. ethos
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The___ Ammendment assures protection to both honest and dishonest speakers
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a. First
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A speaker who is both honest and dependable has the quality of
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a. trustworthiness
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Presenting a "cut-and-paste" of someone else's material as your own is called
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b. plagiarism
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Material that is common knowledge
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d. does not require a citation
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Active listening is
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b. a focused, purposeful multistep process
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Construction noise or competing conversations are examples of
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a. external distractions
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Active listeners
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b. usually set listening goals and listen for main ideas
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When listening for main ideas, a listener should
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c. take note of the speaker's key points
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Listeners should evaluate evidence in terms of
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a. accuracy, reputation, and credibility of the source
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A small group is made of how many members?
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a. three to twenty
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In a group setting, a "blocker" is an example of an
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d. anti-group role
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Productive conflict is
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a. issues-based
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Groups prone to groupthink typically exhibit which of the following behaviors?
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a. participants reach a consensus and avoid-conflict, but witout genuinely agreeing with each other
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Directly asking members to contribute, redirecting the discussion, and setting a postive tone are three techniques that group leades can use to encourage
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a. participation
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Successful group presentation require
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d. close cooperation and planning
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An effective audience analysis requires that the speaker consider
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c. the interests and needs of the audience
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A team leader's responsibilities may include a. assigning group roles and tasks b. assigning different research areas to team members c. selecting team members to present the parts of the presentation d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
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When a team member is delivering his or her part of the presentation, this is a good time for the other team members to
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b. give their full attention to the speaker
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Which of the following is a forum in which speakers deliver short speeches on different aspects of the same topic?
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b. a symposium
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Under which of the following conditions is being persuasive appropriate?
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b. when you seek to change an audience's behavior
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You can increase the odds of successfully influencing your audience if you
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c. establish credibility to encourgae audience trust
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The appeal to audience emotion is termed
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c. pathos
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In his speech about why people should buy used rather than new cars, Carlos provided the audience with information about his background as a used-car salesperson. Carlos employed which type of appeal?
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c. pathos ???? ( doesn't make sense)
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In her presentation, Sandra encouraged her colleagues to reach their highest potential and take pride in their work. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which need did Sandra appeal to?
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d. self-actualization
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"Watching professional hockey is better than watching proessional basketball." This statement is a claim of
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a. value
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Students who earn an A average on all speech assignments should be exempt from the final exam. This statement is a claim of
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c. policy
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The various types of external evidence include
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a. statistics
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When a speaker compares two similar cases and implies that what is true in one case is true in the other, is an example of
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d. faulty reasoning
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What is an effective strategy for addressing a counterargument?
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c. introduce new evidence to demonstrate that it's outdated
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Which of the following is a function of a special occasion speech?
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c. to celebrate
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Listeners can expect a lighthearted, amusing speech; they may also expect the speaker to offer a certain degree of insight into the topic at hand in a speech that strives to
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b. entertain
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Special occasion speeches at fundraisers, campaign banquests, conferences, and conventions strive to
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d. set a social agenda
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A speaker who delivers a speech of introduction should avoid
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c. giving an in-depth overview of the speaker's topic
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In a speech of introduction, you should tell the audience something about
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b. the speaker's background
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Several of Anne's closest friends celebrated their twenty-year friendship with her delivering a series of short comical accounts of their relationship with Anne. Which type of special occasion speech did Anne's friends use?
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b. a roast
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When delivering a eulogy, the speaker should be sure to
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d. emphasize the deceased's postive qualities
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President John F. Kennedy's inagural address, in which he challenged Americans, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country," is an example of a
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b. speech of inspiration
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One of the most succecssful stratgeies a speaker can use in inspirational speaking is
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d. employing a dynamic speaking style
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The function of a speech of acceptance is to
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a. express gratitude for the honor bestowed
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All of the following are reasons to cite sources during your speech EXCEPT
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b. to make a speech longer
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Discerning listeners accept supporting materials as legitimate if the speaker
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c. provides credentials establishing the sources as reliable and credible
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Facts, statistics, testimonies, and narratives are all examples of
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c. supporting material
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_____ points in an outline are of roughly equal importance and weight in the speech
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b. coordinate
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Eyewitness testimony, diary entries, interviews, and surveys are examples of ___sources
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a. primary
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Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary source?
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c. surveys
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