Public Speaking Module 7 – Flashcards
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After you open a can of worms, they always come home to roost. This is an example of
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mixed metaphor
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Which one of the following is incorrect grammatically?
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I have already took algebra
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A deferred dream dries up like a raisin in the sun is an example of a metaphor.
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False
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Her and me went to Chicago is grammatically correct.
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False
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When politicians raise taxes, but call their action "revenue enhancement", they are using
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a euphemism
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A spine-tingling tale of adventure would be most appropriate for which kind of speech?
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entertaining speech
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An important dimension of inspirational speaking is
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delivery
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A speech of introduction should be kept under _______ minutes.
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3
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A rule of thumb for speeches of introduction is to keep them under ten minutes.
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False
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A eulogy should be dignified, without exaggerated sentimentality.
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True
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Friendship is
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an abstract word
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The sad sister sat on a silver seat is an example of
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alliteration
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Just between you and I is grammatically correct.
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False
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If the person who sends your car through a car wash is called "a corrosion control specialist", what type of language is being used?
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doublespeak
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Which kind of speech would you be most likely to deliver to an evening banquet?
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entertaining
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Overstating a speaker's credentials is common and acceptable procedure in speeches of introduction.
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False
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A speech of tribute is defined as a speech that praises
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either a dead or living person
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Honesty is
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an abstract word
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The Indonesians have a tough row to hoe to keep their economic heads above water. This is an example of a
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mixed metaphor
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A toast offered at a celebration should avoid
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teasing
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In a speech of tribute to a great person, it adds to your credibility if you point out some negative features of the person.
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False
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In a speech of introduction, you should
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use the speaker's preferred name
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The safest kind of joke is
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self-deprecating
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Blind as a bat is an example of
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cliché
