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Types of vivid imagery include (MC)

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Hyperbole

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A speaker should avoid using expressions that are (MC)

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Cliches

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The literal dictionary definition of a word is its (MC)

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Denotative Meaning

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__________ is the repetition of the same sounds, usually initial consonants, in two or more neighboring words or syllables.

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Alliteration

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Speeches make more frequent use of repetition and transitions than do most forms of __________ communication.

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written

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Which type of delivery worries speakers because they have little time to gather their thoughts and achieve composure? (MC)

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Impromptu

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The formal name for speaking from memory is

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Oratory

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When a speaker delivers a speech w/o any prior preparation, he or she is giving a(n) __________ delivery.

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impromptu

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Most public speeches are given using __________ delivery.

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extemporaneous

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Speaking __________ is the term for giving a prepared and practiced speech w/o memorizing it or reading it word for word from a text.

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extemporaneously

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Trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, and fairness are the qualities that characterize __________ delivery.

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ethical

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Pitch is (MC)

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range of sounds from high to low

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One key to achieving effective vocal variety is (MC)

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Enthusiasm

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__________ is the relative loudness of a speaker's voice while giving a speech.

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Volume

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The range of sounds from high to low is known as __________.

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pitch

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Unnecessary and undesirable words used to fill pauses are called __________.

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vocal fillers

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Cultural or regional variations in pronunciation and articulation are known as __________.

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dialects

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When a speaker is alert to the audience's __________, he or she can respond to it and make the audience feel respected and recognized. (MC)

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feedback

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Audiences are more readily persuaded by speakers who emphasize (MC)

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all of the above (eye contact, nodding at listeners, vocal variety)

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Which nonverbal behavior is most important in maintaining the quality of directness in speech delivery? (MC)

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Eye Contact

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The display of emotions in a speech should be guided by the social rules of (MC)

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the culture

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Videotaping __________ practice sessions is most helpful to a speaker.

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at least two

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____________ refers to how something is said, not to what is said.

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Paralanguage

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Nonverbal communication helps establish speaker__________________.

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credibility

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Audience members respond ______________ to speakers whom they perceive to be well dressed and attractive.

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positively

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____________ is vital to effective delivery and can alleviate speech anxiety.

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Practice

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After rehearsing aloud, a speaker will often revise the ______________ outline.

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speaking

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Pictures as presentation aids include (MC)

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Diagrams

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To minimize listener distractions, a speaker should (MC)

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distribute handouts when finished talking

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A graph should always be assigned a clear_____________.

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title

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LCD display technology is useful when a speaker wants to project _____________ graphics.

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computer-generated

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How many major ideas should be present in each presentation aid? (MC)

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One

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When designing a presentation aid, the speaker should strive for (MC)

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Simplicity

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The typeface or font in a presentation aid should be (MC)

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Both A and B (simple and easy to read, consistent with the message)

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The background color of a presentation aid (MC)

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should be neutral in color

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The principle of _____________ states that it is appropriate to present one major idea per presentational aid.

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simplicity

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The purpose of a(n) _________ is to reinforce, support, or summarize the speaker's words.

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presentation aid

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Presentation aids that try to communicate too many messages will overwhelm the____________.

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audience

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Different sizes of typefaces are called___________.

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fonts

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The word ___________ refers to a specific style of lettering, such as Arial.

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typeface

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For on-screen projection, regular text should be ___________type size.

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CHECK THIS ANSWER (skip?)

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Different cultures may attach different meanings to particular_____________.

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colors

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The best known and most available presentation software program is Microsoft's _______________.

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Powerpoint

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Speakers who rely on electronic presentations risk performance difficulties due to ___________ errors.

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technical

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One potential disadvantage of electronic presentations in the temptation to focus on the aids rather than on the ____________.

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speech or message

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Speakers should familiarize themselves with the layout and functioning of the presentation ________ prior to delivering the speech.

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computer

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The three options for creating a new presentation in PowerPoint are _____________, _____________, and __________________.

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Auto Content Wizard, Design Template Option, Presentation Option

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When overused, transition and animation effects can _____________ from the speech.

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distract

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Often the best place to begin planning your slides is with your ______________ outline.

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speaking

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An informative speaker might introduce listeners to (MC)

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All of the Above (ideas or events, people or processes, places)

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Speeches about ___________ inform audiences about historically significant individuals and groups. (MC)

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People

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A speech on the Battle of Gettysburg is which type of informative speech? (MC)

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Event

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Which type of informative speech has the greatest potential to cross over into the persuasive realm? (MC)

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Speeches about issues

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A definition by word origin is called (MC)

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Definition by etymology

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________________learners learn best by experiencing information directly, through real-life demonstrations, simulations, and hands-on experience. (MC)

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Kinesthetic

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To _____________ is to communicate knowledge and awareness.

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inform

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The informative speech seeks to educate, whereas the ____________ speech seeks to advocate.

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persuasive

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The origin of a word is its___________________.

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etymology

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____________ are preferred ways of processing information.

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Learning styles

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____________ learners understand most easily through the spoken word, by hearing and speaking.

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Aural

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A persuasive speech (MC)

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Does all of the above (attempts to influence audience choices, presents listeners with a limited number of alternatives to consider, seeks a response from the audience)

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A three-part argument consisting of a general case, a specific case, and a conclusion is called (MC)

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a syllogism

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The rhetorical proof by emotion is termed (MC)

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Pathos

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According to the elaboration likelihood model, more long-lasting changes in audience perspectives occur if listeners process the speech message (MC)

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Centrally

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The audience's perceptions of and attitudes toward a speaker make up the speaker's (MC)

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Credibility

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A speaker can enhance his or her credibility with the audience by (MC)

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Doing all of the above (preparing well, demonstrating trustworthiness, being well-groomed)

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Persuasive speech outcomes are strongly influenced by audience perceptions of (MC)

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All of the above (speaker expertise and trustworthiness, speaker attractiveness, speaker similarity to listeners)

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In classical terms, a speaker's moral character is called____________.

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ethos

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Speech that is intended to influence the beliefs, attitudes, values, and acts of others is called _________ speaking.

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persuasive

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The general goal of _________ speeches is to increase understanding and awareness.

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informative

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A(n) __________ is a three-part argument consisting of a general case, a specific case, and a conclusion.

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syllogism

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________________ is comprised of audience perceptions of and attitudes toward the speaker's perceived expertise, trustworthiness, similarity to audience members, and attractiveness.

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Credibility

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In persuasive speaking, arguments are created to (MC)

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Do all of the above (change people's opinions, influence behavior, justify the speaker's beliefs or actions)

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An argument consists of (MC)

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A claim, evidence, and warrants

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A claim is also called (MC)

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a proposition

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A claim that addresses issues of judgment is called a (MC)

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Claim of value

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Which organizational pattern addresses main points and then disproves opposing claims? (MC)

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Refutation

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Which pattern frames your speech as a story with characters, a plot, and a setting?

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Narrative

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The first step of Monroe's motivated sequence pattern is___________________.

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attention

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Which step in Monroe's motivated sequence pattern identifies the proposed solution?

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Satisfaction

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