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Humans' ability to use a formalized system to communicate makes them superior to animals

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False

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Public speaking has been taught for thousands of years

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True

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The ability to give good speeches is inborn and cannot be changed through training.

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False

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Shannon and Weaver's linear model of communication was first proposed in

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1949

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Which of the following is a problem with a linear model of communication?

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All of the above are problems with the linear model of communication

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Which of the following is not an example of a nonverbal cue?

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All of the above are examples of nonverbal cues

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Their aspect of worldview is likely to govern what ideas the audience will accept as true or false.

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ontology

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Their aspect of worldview is likely to govern a speaker's preferred delivery style and selection of visual aids

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praxeology

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Identify the list of words that begins with the most concrete term and moves in order to the most abstract

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Your friend Mei, Asian American, homo sapien, carbon based life form.

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Which of the following is an example of an abstract word?

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Happy

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Which of the following statements is not true about hearing?

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it is voluntary

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Listening to a friend talk about a painful break-up is known as

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rational listening

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Watching a political debate on television would involve

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informational listening

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Seeing a mediator to work out a custody issue would involve

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Empathetic listening

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Manuel begins to mentally argue with a speaker who advocates building a wall between the United States and Mexico.This is an example of which of the following barriers to effective listening?

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reacting emotionally

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The ability to listen well is a gift, and cannot be learned.

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False

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There is a positive correlation between listening ability and academic success

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True

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Listening ability can have an impact on whether one is hired or promoted

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True

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Listening generally does not have an impact on how connected we feel to the other person.

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False

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The difference between hearing and listening is

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attention

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The study of ethics in public speaking is important because

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ethical communication results in truthfulness,respect, and accuracy

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Unethical communication

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all of the above

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Which of the following would not be an example involving a moral dilemma?

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All of the above are examples of moral dilemmas

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A speaker gets up and presents a speech her roommate delivered last semester.This is an example of

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global plagiarism

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When you take information, put it in you own words, and then cite the sources of that information during your speech, you are using

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paraphrasing

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Roberto writes a speech on a professional bike riding. In his speech he uses three quotes from professional bikers. he figures no one will recognize the names of the bikers anyway, so he decides not to cite them. This is an example of

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incremental plagiarism

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Ethical public speaking begins before you start writing your speech.

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True

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The Dali Lama believes that truth is more important than compassion

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False

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In public speaking, you must orally cite all of your information, even if it is general knowledge.

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False

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Speakers should try to use "You" language, especially during persuasive speeches

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False

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an example of a hyperbole is

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I have told you a million times to stop asking me for donations

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"Each month I have to lie on my expense report in order to get reimbursed for an honest business lunch," is an example of a(n)

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Antithesis

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Ella is trying to persuade his audience to recycle more.He concludes his speech by saying "I just think that maybe it would be a good idea if some of us try to recycle a little more." This is an example of using

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powerless language

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"I believe the economic situation is getting worse," is an example of powerless language

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False

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Isaak gives a speech on what it is really like to work in the business world. He says, "When I interviewed my father's male secretary..." This is an example of using and

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spotlighting

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Language has an impact on which of the following?

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All of these

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Makena is writing a speech on conflict resolution. She decides to change one of her examples from "Bob Jane" to "Alex and Sam." This is an example of avoiding

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heterosexist language

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"Mike's microphone made much music," is an example of a(n)

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alliteration

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"Next, take the dry ingredients and mix them into the eggs and oil," is an example of which grammatical error?

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basic error

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According to the author's advice about exaggeration, when a speaker uses absolute words like_______ or________s/he is challenging audience members to offer up evidence to the contrary.

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always,never

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Rajesh thinks abortion should be illegal. This is his

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attitutde

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Claude is giving his speech on Japan. While writing his speech, he is careful not to make any comments about their ideas and customs being any less important than his own. Which multicultural analysis factor is Claude being mindful of?

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ethnocentricity

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Elyse is writing a speech on art programs in elementary schools. One of the questions of her survey asks if the survey participant thinks these programs should be improved. This is an example of

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attitudinal questions

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Which of the following statements is not true about identification as it relates to speaking

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it is a one-way process

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Using the phrases like "mad hard" or "he got owned" with a mixed audience would violate the principle of relating to which of the following demographic characteristic?

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age

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A view that reality exists in a particular way is a (n)

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belief

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An audience analysis provides the speaker with critical information in planning, writing, and delivering a speech

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true

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Audience analysis has no impact on a speaker's confidence.

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false

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It is generally not appropriate to ask a third party what s/he knows about audience members.

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false

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Some of the most difficult audience members to reach are those who are required to attend presentations they would not attend on their own.

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True

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This aspect of worldview is likely to govern the order of the speakers and the amount of time each person gets to speak.

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cosmology

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Which of the following is not discussed as a personal benefit of learning public speaking

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learning public speaking helps us appear more credible

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Which of the following is not one of the five core aspects of worldview?

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theology

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This aspect of worldview is likely to govern audience member's preferred learning styles.

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epistemology

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This aspect of worldview is likely to govern the perceived credibility of a speaker and his/her effectiveness at persuasion

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axiology

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Ethical feedbacks sometimes involves criticism

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True

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Copyrighted material may be used in a limited way for educational purposes.

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True

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Turning your phone off in advance of a meeting is an example of which of the following strategies to enhance listening

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identify distractions

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Listening generally does not have an impact on how connected we feel to the other person

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False

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Seeing a mediator to work out a custody issue would involve

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empathetic listening

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Interference

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By looking at your audience you can make logical assumptions on their race, age, etc. This will help you better understand your audience which will improve your speech. On the other hand making an inference can backfire, because our logical assumption can turn out to be wrong. This would make your statements fallacious and that can lead to many of your audience being insulted.

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The risks of using slang in a speech generally outweigh the benefits.

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True

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The research study by Boroditsky where a key was shown to participants produce what results?

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Speakers of Spanish described"key"using feminine adjectives while speakers of German described "key" using masculine adjectives

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Using profanity is generally best to avoid in a speech

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True

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Which of the following statements is not true about language?

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language is objective

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Which of the following would be an example of a thesis statement?

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"Bog turtles habitats must be protected because the species is nearly extinct, their habitats are sensitive to intrusions, and building development will almost certainly wipe out the remaining population of turtles."

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Bess want to show audience members three ways of life will be different in the future based on current scientific research. She will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

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topical

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Which of the following is not true about effective speeches?

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the longer they are, the better

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Which is the biggest potential problem with selecting a topic at random?

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the topic may not be useful or meaningful to the audience

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Bill wants to give a speech showing his audience the impact of one's online activities and persona on the job application process. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

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casual

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When narrowing the topic of your speech, the speaker needs to consider all but which of the following?

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the type of visual aid to be used

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Which of the following is not true about the main points of a speech?

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there should be three to eight main points

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A(n)_____ summarize the main points of the speech in a sentence or two and provides for the audience an overview of what the speech is about

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thesis statement

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Which of the following would be an example of a general purpose statement?

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To persuade

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Which of the following would be an example of a specific purpose statement?

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At the end of my speech, my audience will be convinced that zoning laws should prohibit building on bog turtle habitats."

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When Jaime Oliver gave a TED talk in 2010, he was trying to persuade people to

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improve their diets

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The best research strategy for speech writing generally involves

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All of these answers

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Which of the following is not a suggestion for fostering a rapport with the expert person you are interviewing?

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Engaging in friendly debate

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Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose statement?

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At the end of my speech, the audience will be aware of three reasons why optical illusions occur.

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Which of the following is not an advantage of using personal testimony?

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It makes your speech humorous

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which of the following resources is best for gaining general knowledge?

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books

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According the chapter, which is the least preferred interviewing?

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email

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What do you need to have before you begin research for your speech?

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Topic and Specific Purpose Statement only

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According to the author, what is a potential danger of telling a personal story?

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it may take too long and distract from the point of the speech

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If you find a source that contradicts your specific purpose statement, what are you supposed to do with it?

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keep it and look for counter evidence

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Kristen has been asked at the last moment to give a toast at a retirement party. What delivery technique will she be using?

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impromptu delivery

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Marcus is delivering a speech verbatim from a teleprompter.What delivery technique is he using?

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manuscript delivery

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The best strategy for managing stress in a speech is to

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be well prepared and confident

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On Tai's first day of speech class, his professor hands them all a slip of paper with a word on it. Tai will have five on minutes to think about his word, and then he will have to present a speech on that subject. This an example of a(n)

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impromptu speech

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During Leela's speech she says, "Whatcha wanna do is make sure you know who to contact." This is an example of using poor

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articulation

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Conor didn't practice his speeches enough, and now he finds himself using "uhh and "uhmm" a lot. This is an example of using

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vocalized pauses

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Gisela smiles when she talks about bringing home a puppy for the first time and frowns when she talks about the dangers of puppy mills. This is an example of using good

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facial expressions

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When using a microphone while giving your speech

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you should be aware of the reverberation that may cause a voice delay.

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When writing on your note cards, you should:

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Write large enough that you can read the words easily

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Facial expressions are not only critical for portraying emotion, they are also closely tied to the audience's perception of the speaker's

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credibility

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Renan is a well-known senior partner at his law firm. He is giving a presentation to law school students who are interested to know how he became so successful. He is probably dealing with a

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receptive audience

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The phrase "either you're with us, or against us " is a good example of a fallacy of case prsentation

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False

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Because we see so many advertisements each day, we are relatively immune to their effects

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false

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A claim that ancient aliens played a role in the construction of some human monuments is a

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proposition of fact

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In the visualization step of Monroe's Motivated Sequence you tell the audience how they can make your argument a reality.

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False

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During Jessika's speech to her student media club she says, "The rest of the university has already decided to adhere to these new rules and restrictions, so we should too." This is an example of a fallacy of faulty assumption

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True

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If pets are sprayed, they will not produce, lowering the pet population

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warrant

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Pet over-population is a growing problem in the U.S.

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data

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States that require spaying and neutering have seen pet populations stabilizing

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backing

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Spaying and neutering cats and dogs should be mandatory

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claim

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Which of the following is not an example of persuassion

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requesting a bagel in a coffee shop

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Persuasion involves skill and planning

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True

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When selecting a persuasive speech topic, speech writers must consider all but what which of the following

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the entertainment value of the topic

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the point of an acceptance speech is

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for the recipients of an award to express gratitude.

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'Combining "work" and "alcoholic" to make "workaholic" is an example of a

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blendword

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At Comic Con this year, famous cartoonist Chris Ware gave a speech that talked about art in the past, and where comics will be headed in the future. This is an example of a (n)

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keynote adress

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Tasteful humor will never undermine the authority of the speaker

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False

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To "finesse the obvious" means to

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mention the obvious in a way that doesn't insult the intelligence of the audience.

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Which of the following is not one of the tasks of an introductory speech?

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Lighten the mood so the audience is receptive to the speaker

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The stand-up comedian at the local comedy club often pics an audience member to tease in a friendly way. This is an example of

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banter

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Epideictic cratory is used to

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praise, blame, condemn, or commend

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Lata gives a eulogy to her grandmother's funeral. She talks about her grandmother's life and accomplishments, and she hopes to inspire her audience to remember her grandmother fondly and joyfully. This is an example of a(n)

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Commemorative speech or tribute.

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The point of a roast is:

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to mock or tease a respected individual in a friendly way

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