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In the cause-effect pattern of organization, it is permissible to discuss effects first and then causes. True False
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True
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Your main points should be created before you formulate your central idea. True False
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False
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If you use the topical pattern, you should divide your central idea into components or categories. True False
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True
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Discussing your speech's key ideas with a knowledgeable source is called a. an expert check b. double checking c. a confirmation d. an insurance policy
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a. an expert check
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A speaker discusses why some people abuse animals, and then describes the effects of abuse on the animals. Which pattern is the speaker using? a. spatial b. chronological c. topical d. cause-effect
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d. cause-effect
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A speaker says, "So far, we have seen that carelessness is the main cause for industrial accidents." Which device is the speaker using? a. traffic light b. internal summary c. crossroad d. barrier
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b. internal summary
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The first thing speakers should create for their speech is the a. conclusion b. introduction c. body d. title
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c. body
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A speaker says, "What I am going to explain now will help you understand the rest of the speech." Which device is the speaker using? a. internal summary b. external summary c. spotlight d. crossroad
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c. spotlight
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Bridges and internal summaries should never be used together. True False
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False
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The cause-effect pattern of organization a. can explain either causes or effects first b. must explain causes before effects c. must explain effects before causes
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a. can explain either causes or effects first
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"Today I'd like to tell you how to grow vegetables." This sentence is most appropriate for a. orienting material b. attention material
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a. orienting material
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The introduction should be prepared before the body of a speech is developed. True False
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False
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Which one of the following is an acceptable option in a conclusion? a. discussing a new main point b. apologizing for inadequate preparation c. promising to give a better speech next time d. referring to the introduction
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d. referring to the introduction
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Saying "In conclusion. . ." as you wrap up your speech is not acceptable in good speechmaking. True False
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False
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The text says, "Quotations usually work best when they are ______________." a. cryptic b. from an ancient philosopher c. risqué d. short
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d. short
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According to most attorneys, courtroom battles are usually won on the effectiveness of a. the closing argument b. both the opening statement and the closing argument c. the opening statement
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b. both the opening statement and the closing argument
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In the conclusion, the speaker should never repeat ideas or information contained in the introduction. True False
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False
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In the introduction, it is acceptable to tell a hypothetical narrative (a story that did not actually happen). True False
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True
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The best place to reassure your listeners that you are well-prepared and that you are not going to waste their time is in a. the attention material b. the orienting material
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b. the orienting material
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It is _________________________ for an introduction to be too short. a. possible b. impossible
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a. possible
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In an outline, one of the places where you should put a transition is between the body of the speech and the conclusion. True False
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True
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"Ouch! How to Treat a Bee Sting" is an ______________ title for a speech. a. acceptable b. unacceptable
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a. acceptable
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A disadvantage of using a full sheet of paper for speaking notes is a. a sheet is larger than an index card b. a sheet can cause a speaker's eyes to glide over key points c. a sheet can appear to be a computer printout d. a sheet can contain notes for an entire speech
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b. a sheet can cause a speaker's eyes to glide over key points
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Donald Macleod of Princeton Theological Seminary tells his seminarians that the maximum time for an effective sermon is a. 28 minutes b. 8 minutes c. 18 minutes d. 38 minutes
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c. 18 minutes
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A topic outline has more words than a complete-sentence outline. True False
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False
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An outline helps you to see the relationship between a. formats b. subjects and verbs c. topics d. ideas
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d. ideas
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For your speaking notes on a piece of paper or note card, you should a. write on only one side b. write on both sides
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a. write on only one side
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In an outline, it is incorrect to have _________________________ under a heading. a. more than 10 subheadings b. a subheading labeled "example" c. only one subheading
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c. only one subheading
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An outline should include a. every word that you will say during the speech b. delivery reminders c. transitions d. an audience analysis
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c. transitions
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For speaker's notes, the text recommends that _____________ should be written in large letters and contrasting colors. a. delivery reminders b. transitions c. main points d. the introduction
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a. delivery reminders
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If your listeners share your specialized vocation, you can use jargon in a speech. True False
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True
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Abstract words are more likely to be remembered by an audience than concrete words. True False
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False
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"The sad sister sat on a silver seat" is an example of a. metaphor b. alliteration c. euphemism d. antithesis
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b. alliteration
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"Just between you and I" is grammatically correct. True False
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False
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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 a. mixed metaphor b. euphemism c. simile d. jargon word
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a. mixed metaphor
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"The stars are like diamonds in the sky." This is an example of a. jargon b. a euphemism c. a simile d. a metaphor
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c. a simile
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"They don't care about people, but they do care about possessions." This sentence illustrates a. alliteration b. metaphor c. antithesis d. euphemism
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c. antithesis
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Which one of the following is incorrect grammatically? a. Please give the files to me and Susan. b. He and Mary strolled on the beach. c. This news is just between you and I. d. For me and Jack, the raise was welcome.
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c. This news is just between you and I.
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The emotional meaning attached to a word is its a. connotation b. denotation
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a. connotation
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Friendship is a. a phony word b. a concrete word c. a meaningless word d. an abstract word
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d. an abstract word
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If you are asked to speak impromptu in five minutes, the first thing you should do is decide a. your opening joke. b. your conclusion c. your main points d. your introduction
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b. your conclusion
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Pauses in speeches should be avoided because they make you look indecisive. True False
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False
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A speaker's clothes should be a. less dressy than the listeners' clothes b. about as dressy as the listeners' clothes c. a bit dressier than the listeners' clothes
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c. a bit dressier than the listeners' clothes
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"Uh" and "um" are examples of what the text calls a. verbal fillers b. oral distracters c. meaningless pauses d. impromptu utterances
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a. verbal fillers
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Which method of delivery involves speaking on the spur of the moment with no chance to prepare? a. manuscript b. impromptu c. memorized d. extemporaneous
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b. impromptu
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If you practice your speech and find that you are two minutes over the time limit, you should a. cut out material by using your outline and speaking notes b. practice your speech with a faster rate of speaking c. plan on delivering your speech as quickly as possible d. do nothing about it because the information is the priority
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a. cut out material by using your outline and speaking notes
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The PREP (Position, Reason, Example, Position) template is recommended for __________________ speeches. a. manuscript b. extemporaneous c. memorized d. impromptu
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d. impromptu
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"Cannahepya?" for "Can I help you?" is an example of poor a. sound production b. vowelizaton c. articulation d. intonation
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c. articulation
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Which method of delivery is a person most likely to use in delivering a paper at a scientific conference? Select one: a. extemporaneous b. impromptu c. memorized d. manuscript
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d. manuscript
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"Watchadoin?" for "What are you doing?" is an example of poor a. sound production b. vowelization c. intonation d. articulation
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d. articulation
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An ancient Chinese proverb says, "I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I ____________________." a. ask questions b. understand c. enjoy d. appreciate
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b. understand
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A speech recounting the history of the attack on Pearl Harbor would be which type of speech? a. persuasive b. entertaining c. informative d. demonstration
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c. informative
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Explaining Adolf Hitler's identity to a college audience a. is unnecessary for listeners at the college level b. is necessary for about 60 percent of a typical college audience c. can be carried out indirectly, without insulting anyone's intelligence d. is insulting to the intelligence of the listeners
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c. can be carried out indirectly, without insulting anyone's intelligence
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In a process speech, the goal is always to teach the listeners how to perform the process themselves. True False
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False
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To provide variety during a long presentation, you can ask questions of listeners. The best technique is to a. ask for volunteers b. call a listener's name before you ask the question c. call a listener's name after you ask the question d. pull a name from a hat
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c. call a listener's name after you ask the question
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"To inform my audience how a thunderstorm forms" is an example of a specific purpose statement for a process speech. True False
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True
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The text says that for a long presentation that lasts all afternoon, it is best to give a coffee or stretch break after every ___-minute period. Select one: a. 30 b. 90 c. 45 d. 60
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c. 45
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Which one of these channels for learning information is the strongest? a. physical activity b. auditory c. visual
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a. physical activity
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"To explain to my listeners the meaning of capitalism in modern society" is a specific purpose statement for a process speech. True False
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False
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According to the text, one of the goals of informative speaking is to convey what kind of information? a. fresh b. unusual c. substantial d. indisputable
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a. fresh
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In a speech of refutation, deeply held beliefs are easier to demolish than a set of erroneous facts. True False
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False
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Speakers should ask for a show of hands only when they are sure that most listeners will be eager and unembarrassed to make a public commitment. True False
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True
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If you explain the three factors that contribute to the rise in asthma cases, you are using which organizational pattern? a. motivated sequence b. chronological c. problem-solution d. statement-of-reasons
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d. statement-of-reasons
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A good persuasive speech __________ contains sections that look like sections of an informative speech. a. often b. never
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a. often
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The statement-of-reasons pattern is a good method of organization when the audience leans toward your position but needs some justification for that leaning. True False
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True
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The text advocates applying pressure to those listeners who are reluctant to take action on a proposal. True False
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False
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In which one of the following situations is the problem-solution pattern a bad choice? a. when listeners already accept your solution b. when listeners don't realize the existence of a particular problem c. when listeners don't realize the seriousness of a problem
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a. when listeners already accept your solution
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Persuasion in one's careers a. usually demands high-pressure sales techniques b. often requires weeks, months, or even years
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b. often requires weeks, months, or even years
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"To convince listeners to reject the idea that tornadoes are incapable of striking large cities." This is an example of a specific purpose statement for Select one: a. a speech of argumentation b. a speech of refutation c. a speech to motivate action
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b. a speech of refutation
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Persuading people to stop smoking is an example of a a. speech of curtailment b. speech to influence thinking c. speech to motivate action
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c. speech to motivate action
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A speaker says, "I knew a red-headed kid in third grade who was always getting into fights on the playground. And I know two red heads who are easily angered. I guess you can say that red heads are quick-tempered people." The speaker is guilty of using which kind of fallacy in reasoning? Select one: a. attack on a person b. either-or reasoning c. hasty generalization d. straw man
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c. hasty generalization
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A speaker says, "People who favor gun control want to turn our society over to the criminals. Therefore, we must ignore these gun-control advocates." This speaker is guilty of using which kind of fallacy in reasoning? a. false cause b. either-or reasoning c. induction d. straw man
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d. straw man
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According to research, which is the more persuasive type of evidence? a. an abundance of statistical data b. a clear, vivid personal example
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b. a clear, vivid personal example
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A speaker wants to persuade an audience to stop engaging in unhealthy behavior. Which level of fear is most effective in accomplishing this objective? a. a moderate amount of fear b. a high level of fear c. a small amount of fear d. no fear
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b. a high level of fear
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In persuasive speaking, it is unethical for the speaker to stir up both positive and negative emotions. True False
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False
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Most people are more deeply influenced by one clear, vivid personal example than by an abundance of statistical data. True False
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True
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Explaining your expertise on your subject matter is a good way to build credibility with an audience. True False
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True
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A speaker says, "Jackson says he believes that there is intelligent life on some other planet in the universe, but how can you believe him? He's not an astronomer; in fact, he is not a scientist at all. The only degree he has is a masters in business administration." This speaker is guilty of using which kind of fallacy in reasoning? Select one: a. hasty generalization b. either-or reasoning c. false cause d. attack on a person
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d. attack on a person
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"Everyone is drinking strawberry lemonade for good health, and so should you." This is an example of which type of logical fallacy? a. red herring b. deduction c. bandwagon d. either-or reasoning
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c. bandwagon
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A toast offered at a celebration should avoid a. anecdotes about the bride or groom b. warm reminiscences c. teasing d. wishes for happiness
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c. teasing
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A coach giving a pep talk to her team is delivering which type of speech? a. tribute b. introduction c. inspirational d. entertaining e. acceptance
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c. inspirational
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Which kind of liquid can be used for a toast in the United States and Canada, but should be avoided in some other cultures? a. wine b. water c. champagne d. soda
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b. water
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A key objective of the ____________________ speech is to get the speaker and audience interested in each other. a. inspirational b. introduction c. acceptance d. entertaining e. tribute
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b. introduction
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According to the text, a rule of thumb is that a speech of introduction should be a. under three minutes b. no more than ten minutes c. at least five minutes d. one-tenth of the estimated length of the speech that is about to be delivered
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a. under three minutes
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A speech of tribute is defined as a speech that praises a. only a living person b. either a dead or living person c. only a dead person
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b. either a dead or living person
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Before you give a speech of introduction, you should coordinate your remarks with the speaker's. The primary reason for doing so is to avoid a. stealing the speaker's material b. pretending you know more about the subject than the speaker c. divulging embarrassing personal details d. inadvertently antagonizing the audience
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a. stealing the speaker's material
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The safest kind of joke is a. ironic b. a play on words c. satirical d. self-deprecating
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d. self-deprecating
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The speech of introduction should a. give no background information because that would take away from the speaker's speech b. give background information about the speaker
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b. give background information about the speaker
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An inspirational speech is often similar to a. an informative speech b. an entertaining speech c. a persuasive speech
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c. a persuasive speech
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In an agenda, items should be rank ordered a. from most important to least important b. from least important to most important
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a. from most important to least important
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In a team presentation, the text says, the most important part is a. the question-and-answer period b. the visual aids c. the conclusion d. the introduction
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a. the question-and-answer period
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Jack Smith works hard on a committee preparing a plan for action. At the sixth meeting, he finds out that the committee can only advise; it does not have the power to take action. Jack is distraught because he feels that much of his work has been in vain. Whose fault is it that Jack has labored under a misconception? a. Jack himself, for not inquiring about the scope of the group's power b. the group leader, for not making clear the scope of the group's power
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b. the group leader, for not making clear the scope of the group's power
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At the beginning of a meeting, the leader should review the purpose of the meeting and the scope of the group's power. True False
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True
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A speech that is divided into parts, with each part delivered by a different person, is known as a a. symposium b. split speech c. team presentation d. panel
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c. team presentation
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What is the first step in the reflective-thinking method? a. Decide how to implement the solution. b. Define the problem. c. Suggest possible solutions. d. Analyze the problem. e. Establish criteria for evaluating solutions. f. Decide how to test the solution g. Choose the best solution
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b. Define the problem.
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Alterations to an agenda should be made by participants a. at the end of the meeting b. one day before the meeting c. one hour before the meeting d. at the start of the meeting
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d. at the start of the meeting
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Minutes of the preceding meeting should be reviewed at every meeting. True False
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True
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Members of a small group can catch and correct errors that might slip past an individual. True False
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True
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A document that summarizes what transpired at a meeting is known as the a. synopsis b. minutes c. agenda d. draft
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b. minutes
