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Which of the following is not one of the five canons of rhetoric?

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persuasion

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Communication between two people is called

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dyadic communication

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All communication events include

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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?

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source > encoding > receiver > decoding

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The audience's response to a message is referred to as

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feedback

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Part of audience analysis is considering _____ characteristics.

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demographic

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When selecting a speech topic, a speaker should first consider which of the following as a guide?

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his or her interests

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To inform, to persuade, and to mark a special occasion are the three types of

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general purposes

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An effective speech should be organized around ______ main points.

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two or three

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Outlines are based on the principle of

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coordination and subordination

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Which of the following is a Greek word meaning character?

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ethos

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The ____ Amendment assures protection to both honest and dishonest speakers.

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first

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A speaker who is both honest and dependable has the quality of

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trustworthiness

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Presenting a "cut-and-paste" of someone else's material as your own is called

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plagiarism

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Material that is common knowledge

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does not require a citation

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Active listening is

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a focused, purposeful multistep process.

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Construction noise or competing conversations are examples of

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external distractions

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active listeners

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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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take notes of the speaker's key points

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Listeners should evaluate evidence in terms of

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accuracy, reputation, and credibility of the source

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When preparing a speech, the speaker's first task is to select

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C. a topic and purpose appropriate to the audience and occasion. Correct

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When narrowing a topic, the speaker should consider

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A. the time limit for speaking. B. the speech purpose. C. the amount of time available for research. all of the above is correct

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The____ speech purpose expresses exactly what the speaker wishes the audience to get from the speech.

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Specific

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The thesis statement, the theme or central idea of a speech, should be expressed in the form of

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A single, declarative sentence

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If a medical doctor gives cutting-edge information on the threat of high cholesterol, she is providing which type of supporting material?

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expert testimony

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Which of the following is not a reputable watchdog site?

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wikipedia

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Eyewitness testimony, diary entries, interviews, and surveys are examples of ______ sources.

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primary

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Which of the following is not a type of secondary source?

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surveys

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All of the following are reasons to cite sources during your speech except

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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. Correct

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The conclusion of the speech should

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restate the purpose

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The body of a speech consists of

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Main points, supporting points, and transitions

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Facts, statistics, testimonies, and narratives are all examples of

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Supporting material

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_________ points in an outline are of roughly equal importance and weight in the speech.

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Coordinate

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A well-organized speech is characterized by

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unity, coherence, and balance

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All of the following are examples of transition techniques except

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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 arrangement?

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Chronological

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To explain the physical arrangement of a place, an object, or an event, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement

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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?

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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?

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Topical

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The purpose of a speech introduction is to

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a. arouse the audience's attention and motivate the audience to accept the speaker's goals. Correct

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Previewing the speech in the introduction

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A. tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed. Correct

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During the speech introduction, the audience decides whether they are interested in the topic and the speaker. To build credibility, a speaker should establish his or her

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Qualifications

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The conclusion should not include

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The speaker's credentials

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The conclusion should be about _______ of the length of the entire speech.

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10 percent

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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?

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informative

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Listeners are most likely to remember and act on a speech that

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Ends with a strong conclusion

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In Mariam's presentation on her graduate school experiences she said, "Graduate school is an uphill battle." Mariam used which figure of speech?

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metaphor

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"His character plays a rocking, rolling, rip-roaring, raging role." This statement best illustrates which of the following techniques?

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alliteration

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One way that a speaker can leave a lasting impression on listeners is to incorporate oral language that is artfully arranged and infused with rhythm. One device that helps a speaker accomplish this specific purpose is

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repetition

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A speaker can feel confident that his or her delivery has a relaxed, natural quality if

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b. the speaker's behavior is not overly theatrical in nature. Correct

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Speaking from a manuscript

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a. is useful when precise messages are required. Correct

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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?

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Speaking from memory

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The formal name for speaking from memory is

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Oratory

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Impromptu means

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improvised and unpracticed

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Which type of delivery falls somewhere between impromptu and memorized?

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Extemporaneous

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One key to achieving effective vocal variety is

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enthusiasm

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The clarity or forcefulness with which word sounds are made is known as

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articulation

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Creating a perception of psychological and physical closeness between speaker and audience is known as

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nonverbal immediacy

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To establish nonverbal immediacy, a speaker should

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have an enthusiastic vocal delivery

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When designing a presentation aid, the speaker should focus on

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simplicity

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Typefaces come in a variety of sets of sizes, or

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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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serif

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Boldface, underlining, and italics should

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be used sparingly

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When giving a speech with a digital presentation, you should

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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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something they didn't previously know

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The goal of informative speaking is

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c. to increase audience understanding and awareness. Correct

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To help your audience follow your speech do all of the following except

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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 position over another.

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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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an analogy

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Under which of the following conditions is being persuasive appropriate?

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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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establish credibility to encourage audience trust.

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The appeal to audience emotion is termed

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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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pathos

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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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self-actualization

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"Watching professional hockey is a better than watching professional basketball." This statement is a claim of

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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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policy

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The various types of external evidence include

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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, it is an example of

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reasoning by analogy

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What is an effective strategy for addressing a counterargument?

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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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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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entertain

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Special occasion speeches at fundraisers, campaign banquets, conferences, and conventions strive to

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set a social agenda

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A speaker who delivers a speech of introduction should avoid

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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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the speaker's background

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Several of Anne's closest friends celebrated their twenty-year friendship with her by 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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roast

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When delivering a eulogy, the speaker should be sure to

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emphasize the deceased's positive qualities.

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President John F. Kennedy's inaugural 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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speech of inspiration

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One of the most successful strategies a speaker can use in inspirational speaking is

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employing a dynamic speaking style.

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The function of a speech of acceptance is to

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express gratitude for the honor bestowed.

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A small group is made of how many members?

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three to twenty

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In a group setting, a "blocker" is an example of a/an

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anti-group role

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Productive conflict is

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issues-based

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Groups prone to groupthink typically exhibit which of the following behaviors?

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Participants reach a consensus and avoid conflict, but without genuinely agreeing with each other.

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Directly asking members to contribute, redirecting the discussion, and setting a positive tone are three techniques that group leaders can use to encourage

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participation

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Successful group presentations require

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close cooperation and planning

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An effective audience analysis requires that the speaker consider

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the interests and needs of the audience

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A team leader's responsibilities may include

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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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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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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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a symposium

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Define Servant Speaking

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Responsible, courageous speakers who use the gift of speech to serve God and neighbor.

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Define democratic discourse

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Allows citizens to live in communities of their own making. We can listen and learn together, conduct trade, worship, debate the issues of the day, and participate in many other communication practices vital to society. Forms public associations such as neighborhood groups, city commissions, and non-profit clubs.

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How should Christians act when they speak in society? What verse is used to support the idea

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Micah 6:8, act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. The lord requires us to speak justly and to love merciful speech and to speak humbly with our God.

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Why is Bonhoeffer mentioned?

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Bonhoeffer is mentioned in speaking up for others. He spoke compassionately against the racial and political idolatry during Hitler's era. He criticized "silent witnesses of evil deeds" and faulting the church for fighting only for self-preservation.

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Why is Augustine important to Shultze?

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He is Christians' best link between the ancient rhetorical tradition and modern democracy.

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Cicero said public speaking had three purposes:

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1. To inform an audience about a topic, issue, or skill 2. To please or delight an audience 3. To persuade an audience to adopt beliefs or to take specific actions.

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Why is Paul used as an example?

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He adapted the gospel to many audiences. He persuaded like a philosopher in Athens. He taught like a fellow Jew in Antioch. He wrote to various churches audience-focused letter (epistles) that were presented orally.

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What is the point of Augustine's book, On Christian Doctrine?

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It encourages Christian pastors and teachers to speak wisely and well. Shows how a Christian teacher should interpret scripture and speak about it responsibly.

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Adam's naming of the animals had two aspects:

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1. Defining reality I tune with God's word 2. Being accountable to God as well as others.

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What does it mean to "speak life?

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Encourage others, offer hope and using language responsibly to serve others.

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Who is Elie Wiesel?

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Holocaust survivor and public speaker.

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Why does Shultze like him as a speaker?

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His speaking is so engaging, sincere, and convicting. His speaking causes the audience to listen carefully.

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Define destructive fear.

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Speech apprehension, worrying about the consequences of a speech.

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Why are Moses and Paul discussed?

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Both men suffered from speech apprehension in the bible. But in the end, they both become powerful speakers.

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What were the author's experiences with public speaking?

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He struggled with apprehension and had panic attacks in front of the students he was teaching. He feared that he was destined to fail.

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Define excessive ego

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self-righteous and self-centered speech, a speaker who has become susceptible to prideful communication.

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Explain the Thomas Merton quote

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we try and go above God by talking about ourselves too much and not talking about God.

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Explain the Bonhoeffer quote

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When reading scripture aloud we must not identify ourselves with God but rather that we are His servants.

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When should we use slide ware?

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1. If a large visual is needed to show or demonstrate something 2. If handouts are too small, cannot be copied legally, or would require expensive color printing 3. When particular sentences, words, or visuals, need to be shown repeatedly 4. When the audience includes people with hearing difficulties and the venue lacks hearing assisted technologies 5. When copies of the slideware presentation will be made available later to attendees in digital or print format.

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Define vertical listening

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seeking to know God's wisdom without pretending to be God.

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Define horizontal listening

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listening to authorities who are knowledgeable and people who represent the likely audience.

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Define internal listening

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listening to ourselves for self-evaluation and to love others as ourselves, to discover our speaking strengths and weaknesses.

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Augustine defined wisdom as...

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Personal knowledge of God's first meanings

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Nicolas Wolterstaff defined "control beliefs" as...

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first beliefs that should control how we view and act in the world.

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Explain Walker Percy's quote

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Christian language tends to wear out and get stored in the attic. Christians must renew language in order to sing a new song. We get caught up in the world and how people speak in the world but we need to know how God wants us to speak and ask him constantly what he wants us to say.

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Primary research is...

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firsthand listening that takes us directly to the authorities and audience.

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Two types of secondary sources are...

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those available in popular (radio and TV and magazines) and academic media (scholarly journals and books).

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logos

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appeal logically to audience members' minds.

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pathos

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appeal emotionally to their hearts.

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ethos

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beliefs or ideas of the audience their character

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How did Paul use pathos and ethos?

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Before he spoke to the Athenians he observed them and engaged them in conversation and studied their art. He appealed to the hearts and minds of the people he was speaking to.

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Define Augustine's notion of the naked self:

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He had no place left to hide because God knew everything about him. He needed to be honest about himself to others.

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Define thematic unity

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well-crafted speeches, they relate all content and delivery to one major thesis.

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Define simple logic

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developing a thesis with one or more logically supporting sub points that will connect with the audience.

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Define dialectical logic

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developing both the pros and cons of a thesis to show that the pros are more convincing than the cons.

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Define problem solution logic

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stating a problem that an audience likely faces and then showing how the thesis offers a reasonable solution to that problem.

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The three main components of a speech are the...

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introduction, body, and conclusion

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What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal expressiveness?

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Verbal: tone of voice non-verbal: facial expressions and hand gestures.

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Augustine encouraged Christians to do what?

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Speakers should use any appropriate verbal and non-verbal means to engage audiences.

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Define situational fit:

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the speech fits the situation of the audience, the event, and the available time.

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Define audience fit:

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what is appropriate for the audience in terms of age, gender, profession, and interests.

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God talk addresses three things. What are they?

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Who God is, what has gone wrong with God's creation, who we as humans are, and why a faithful God would sacrifice his son.

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Do you agree or disagree with the religious terms translated for non-religious groups on p. 76? Why or why not?

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Yes, they are terms that non-believers can understand.

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Define doubt talk:

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speaking within the limits of human knowing.

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Define honest talk:

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avoiding intentional deception. Speaking with truth.

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Why did Augustine quit being a rhetorician?

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There was lack of honesty in his profession.

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What is justifiable deception?

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Lying because it would hurt less than the truth or because we don't think it matters. We lie when telling the truth might lead to catastrophic results.

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Define straight talk

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clear and plain speech that is not confusing.

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Servant speakers seek to be both...

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effective communicators and virtuous speakers.

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Define ethos and give example:

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how an audience perceives a speaker's personal character. What the audience thinks of you when you are speaking.

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Define virtues and give example:

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good qualities of character. Joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.

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List Paul's notion of Christian virtues.

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They are the fruits of the spirit. From the inner character and shape the outer actions of servant speakers.

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List three ways joy can be incorporated into the art of researching and delivering speeches.

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Focusing on subjects we like, helping others do so like tutoring and mentoring, select topics that will serve the audience.

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Define Shalom. Why is it important?

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Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace. It promotes relational harmony.

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Why was Stephen stoned?

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His peaceful testimony on behalf of his murderers.

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Who is Kierkegaard? Explain his quote

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"In the world of spirit, busyness, keeping up with others, hustling hither and yon, makes it almost impossible for an individual to form a heart, to become a responsible, alive self."

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How do servant speakers "wait on" the audience?

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They are attending to God's timing (Kairos). By being a servant to others we are waiting on them. Deliver speeches patiently enough so the audience has time to follow along, gain understanding, and formulate responses.

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Define kindness

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honoring others in verbal and non-verbal actions.

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