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When listening to a speech, an audience member translates the verbal and nonverbal messages into ideas, images and information through the process of A) receiving. B) hearing. C) believing. D) decoding.
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D) decoding
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What is the term for something that interferes with the communication process? A) encoding. B) decoding. C) channel confusion D) noise.
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D) noise
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The most recent communication model focuses on two-person communication where messages are sent and received concurrently. This model is known as A) communication as action. B) communication as interaction. C) communication as transaction. D) communication as context.
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C) communication as transaction.
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According to several recent studies quoted in your text, the most important skills employers are seeking in college graduates are A) enthusiasm and work experience. B) good speaking and presentation skills C) technical and competence in the work area. D) attractive appearance and poise.
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B) good speaking and presentation skills
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Most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches A) will sound much more spontaneous and relaxed. B) will be assured that the speech content is current and fresh. C) will feel more speaker apprehension. D) will be more interested in the topic
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C) will feel more speaker apprehension
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Wade took a public speaking class to help polish his presentation skills. However, the closer his time came to speak, the more nervous he felt. His heart was beating faster, his knees were shaking, his hands were beginning to sweat, and he was sure he would forget everything he had planned on saying. Which of the following best reflects what Wade experienced? A) Although Wade said he was ready to speak it's obvious he hadn't planned thoroughly enough. B) Wade was focused on the message and not the setting. C) Wade was experiencing a form of communication apprehension and anxiety common to public speakers. D) Wade had taken too many deep breaths before getting up to speak and was hyper-ventilating.
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C) Wade was experiencing a form of communication apprehension and anxiety common to public speakers
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7) Being an audience-centered public speaker A) is an option to consider for some speeches. B) sometimes influences the topics you choose. C) influences every step of the speech making process. D) does not require that the culture of the audience be considered.
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C) influences every step of the speech making process.
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A speech that reinforces attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors is A) a persuasive speech purpose. B) an informative speech purpose. C) an explanatory speech purpose. D) a demonstration speech purpose.
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A) a persuasive speech purpose
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The purpose of an introduction is A) to move your audience to action. B) to get the audience's attention and provide an overview. C) to summarize the key ideas. D) to tell what all of your sources are.
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B) to get the audience's attention and provide an overview.
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The process of relating abstract concepts or statistics to something concrete A) will confuse and frustrate the audience. B) is time consuming for the speaker; a distraction for the audience. C) will help communicate the ideas more clearly to the audience. D) may over simplify the content and turn off the audience from listening.
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C) will help communicate the ideas more clearly to the audience.
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11) Looking over her speech, Wendi was pleased with her topic, how well the speech was outlined and organized, and the number of sources she had to share. Should these items be the central focus of this speech? A) Yes; it is important to have a strong, organized message. B) Yes; without a number of sources for support, the message will only be considered her opinion. C) No; without the addition of visual aids, she won't be able to convey a clear meaning. D) No; in public speaking the central focus should be the listeners.
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D) No; in public speaking the central focus should be the listeners.
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In her speech about giving blood, Krysten challenges her audience to sign up and give blood at next week's blood drive on campus. The purpose of her speech was to A) inspire. B) persuade. C) inform. D) entertain.
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B) persuade
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Yolanda was looking forward to giving her informative speech because she liked her topicπ her hometown. However, when she gave the speech, the audience seemed disinterested; she couldn't understand why she got such negative audience feedback. Given this information about the situation, what was Yolanda's mistake? A) She violated several ethical principles of public speaking. B) She didn't have enough research and statistics in the speech to make it interesting. C) She confused the roles of speaker and listener. D) She was speaker-centered rather than audience-centered in her topic selection.
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D) She was speaker-centered rather than audience-centered in her topic selection.
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Jason had thoroughly researched his speech on the art of tattooing. He had many different types of supporting material; the speech was well organized. He was certain that this was a great speech. In the library, right before the speech, he printed out his complete outline. When presenting his speech to the class, he had to read from his outline and became nervous and anxious. Which of the following statements best pertains to this situation? A) Jason forgot to visualize success, which would have helped reduce his nervousness. B) Jason's mistake was that he didn't have enough good supporting material. C) Jason procrastinated and didn't have time to rehearse his speech aloud and on his feet. D) Jason forgot to organize his speech in a way that made sense to his audience.
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C) Jason procrastinated and didn't have time to rehearse his speech aloud and on his feet.
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Lifting key passages from sources you do not credit in your speech is an unethical practice known as A) paraphrasing. B) misquoting. C) attribution.D) plagiarism.
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D) plagiarism
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16) Speakers who bring in false claims and tug at the emotions of the audience, instead of using sound evidence and logical arguments, are examples of A) untrustworthy speakers. C) uneffective speakers. B) unimaginative speakers. D) unethical speakers.
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D) unethical speakers
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While researching, Gabe found a tragic story about a young girl who died from a drunk driving accident. In presenting his speech, Gabe told the story as if this girl was his sister. The speech was quite moving and afterward everyone told Gabe how sorry they were for his family. At this time, he told them it wasn't really his sister but thought that telling it that way was more effective for this speech. Why is this unethical? A) Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to avoid plagiarism. B) Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to be tolerant of differences. C) Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers not to misrepresent information. D) Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to do their own work.
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C) Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers not to misrepresent information.
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Maggie has decided on an informative speech on the topic of dreaming. She finds three different articles that cover areas that she believes will be of interest to her audience. Although she credits these sources in her written citation page, she imports intact the ideas and support from these sources as her speech's main ideas and supporting material. Which of the following statements best pertains to this situation? A) There is no ethical violation here, as she has credited these sources on the outline. B) There is no ethical violation here, as long as the ideas work well together. C) There is an ethical violation here known as patchwork plagiarism. D) There is an ethical violation here, as speakers must have more than three sources.
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C) There is an ethical violation here known as patchwork plagiarism.
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A speaker who analyses the listeners and the occasion and adapts the speech to them is defined by your text as A) a hard-working speaker. B) an audience-centered speaker. C) an over-zealous speaker. D) a goal-centered speaker.
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B) an audience-centered speaker
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To establish common ground with your audience members, you should A) acknowledge the differences but not change the speech content. B) focus on the differences to establish the outline of your speech. C) try to maximize similarities and minimize differences between you and the audience. D) maximize similarities and maximize the differences for a good balance of information.
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C) try to maximize similarities and minimize differences between you and the audience.
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What is ethnocentrism? A) the belief that almost everyone in a cultural group will agree on core belief and values B) the attitude that the diverse cultural beliefs around the world should be respected by all C) the belief that although cultures are different, they all favor peace and harmony D) the attitude that one's own cultural approach is superior to those from other cultures
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D) the attitude that one's own cultural approach is superior to those from other cultures
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Which of the following concepts in a psychological analysis are the audience's concepts of right and wrong, good and bad? A) beliefs B) values C) attitudes D) feelings
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C) attitudes
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Audience members who place more importance on nonverbal than verbal messages from a speaker might be from __________ cultures, whereas those placing more emphasis on what was said than the nonverbal messages might be from __________ cultures. A) low context; high context B) low power; high power C) individualistic; collectivistic D) high context; low context
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D) high context; low context
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In your speech on gays in the military, you make a reference to "those homosexuals." As an audience-centered speaker, what error did you make? A) You did not relate the speech to everyone in the audience. B) You were not sensitive in the use of your language to diversity. C) You did not analyze the audience to check their attitude on this subject. D) You made the mistake of not caring who you offended in your speech.
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B) You were not sensitive in the use of your language to diversity.
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Federica is the editor of the school newspaper. She prepares a speech about the future of the paper and intends to deliver it at the next staff meeting. Federica is appealing to her audience by: A) presenting a speech of little interest but in a humorous way. B) choosing a speech topic that matters to her listeners as well as to herself. C) demonstrating that she has done her research about the newspaper's future. D) giving a speech outside of her public speaking class.
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B) choosing a speech topic that matters to her listeners as well as to herself
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Speeches that you present will be either to inform, to persuade, or to entertain. This goal for your speech is knows as its A) general purpose. B) specific purpose. C) central idea. D) blueprint.
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A) general purpose
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Is it appropriate to develop a speech topic based on something you heard on a television talk show? A) No; using televised information for your speech topic is a form of plagiarism. B) No; most topics discussed on talk shows are inappropriate speech material. C) Yes, but you have to address the topic the same way the talk show did. D) Yes; brainstorming ideas from a television program is a good way to develop a topic and is an option suggested in the text.
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D) Yes; brainstorming ideas from a television program is a good way to develop a topic and is an option suggested in the text.
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Emily has been asked to speak to a group of her colleagues at work about a new project, but she wonders, "What do these people already know about this project, and are they excited about it?" These questions reflect Emily's A) lack of self-esteem as a public speaker. B) consideration for the occasion for which she's speaking. C) concern about the interests and knowledge of her audience. D) lack of sophistication in audience analysis techniques.
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C) concern about the interests and knowledge of her audience.
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For his graduation ceremony, when Brady decided to give his valedictory address on the topic of opposition to the rising costs of university tuition, Brady failed to A) consider the occasion. B) narrow his topic. C) conduct a demographic analysis. D) consider the audience.
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A) consider the occasion
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"I'm going to talk about the sport of racquetball, including the history of the game, some of the basic equipment used when playing racquetball, and some of the health benefits derived from the sport." An audience member would recognize this as A) an attention-getter. B) a preview of main points. C) a specific purpose. D) a general purpose.
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B) a preview of main points
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On Barnett's speech outline appeared the sentence: "Censorship of the music industry violates our First Amendment right to free speech." You recognize this statement as A) a general purpose statement. B) a specific purpose statement. C) a thesis statement. D) an inflammatory statement.
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C) a thesis statement
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Allison has written and rewritten the central idea of her speech on "Dog Care." She finally comes up with "Dog care is very difficult." What is the problem with this central idea? A) Her central idea is not audience-centered. B) Her central idea is too confusing. C) Her central idea is too vague and does not restrain the number of main points. D) Her central idea is not a declarative sentence.
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C) Her central idea is too vague and does not restrain the number of main points.
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Discussing your speech topic with someone who is knowledgeable on the subject is a method of gathering support material known as A) expert testimony. B) interviewing. C) research. D) peer testimony
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B) interviewing
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By using the APA format, the speaker A) restricts the possible organizational patterns in the speech. B) established a consistent format for citing published sources in the bibliography. C) referred to the index or search engine used when researching. D) narrowed the topic to a common format.
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B) established a consistent format for citing published sources in the bibliography
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Joe is a former world weight lifter and professional body builder. He is preparing an informative speech on the abuse of steroids in physical fitness. Through his personal experiences, what quality can Joe add to the presentation of his speech? A) motivation B) credibility C) satisfaction D) persuasion
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B) credibility
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When someone, who is a recognized authority in a specialized area, states his/her opinion, this is considered A) expert testimony. B) lay testimony. C) a literary quotation. D) individual opinion.
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A) expert testimony
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Using sensory information, or "word pictures", which allows your audience to mentally see, hear, smell, touch, or taste something is a process known as A) explanation. B) description. C) definition. D) sensation.
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B) description
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What are important guidelines for the use of statistics in a speech? A) Use reputable, authoritative, unbiased sources for your statistics. B) Use statistics that are mainly from secondary sources. C) Use as many statistics as you can find because they enhance credibility. D) Report a statistic down to the last decimal point, to be thorough and accurate.
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A) Use reputable, authoritative, unbiased sources for your statistics.
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When is it a good idea to use expert testimony in a speech? A) when your topic requires that you make predictions B) when your topic is informative C) when your topic is humorous D) when your topic is dull
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A) when your topic requires that you make predictions
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In her speech about cancer, Bonnie included information from a friend's mother who had undergone chemotherapy and whose cancer was in remission. Was this appropriate supporting material for the speech? A) Yes; the information from the friend's mother was considered lay testimony about cancer. B) No; Bonnie should have only used experts on the subject, not someone who experienced cancer. C) Yes, but only as long as the friend's mother was considered an "expert" on cancer. D) No; the friend's mother was anything but an "unbiased" authority on the subject.
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A) Yes; the information from the friend's mother was considered lay testimony about cancer
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Richard says in his speech, "In the words of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 'The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.'" What form of supporting material is Richard employing? A) expert testimony B) lay testimony C) logical reasoning D) literary quotation
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D) literary quotation
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Samantha is giving a speech on binge drinking. She uses supporting material that says, "A binge drinker is a man who drinks five or more drinks in one sitting or a woman who drinks four." This type of supporting material is A) an illustration. B) an opinion. C) an analogy. D) a definition.
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D) a definition
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Organizing ideas within a speech according to the order in which they occurred or should occur employs A) a topical pattern. B) a chronological pattern. C) a spatial pattern. D) a cause-effect pattern
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B) a chronological pattern.
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Organizing speech ideas according to direction and location is A) a topical pattern. B) a chronological pattern. C) a spatial pattern. D) a cause-effect pattern
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C) a spatial pattern
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If a speech is organized to identify a situation and then discuss the impact of that situation occurring, the speaker has used A) a topical pattern. B) a chronological pattern. C) a cause-effect pattern. D) a spatial pattern
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C) a cause-effect pattern.
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A speech topic that presents an issue that needs resolving can effectively be organized as A) cause-effect. B) recency pattern. C) problem-solution. D) chronological.
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C) problem-solution
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Telling your audience your main ideas before you begin to develop your speech is A) a summary statement. B) a connector. C) a preview. D) a verbal transition
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C) a preview
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In addition to using a preview at the beginning of the speech, speakers can use _____ previews at various points throughout the speech. A) miniature B) internal C) spatial D) summative
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B) internal
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A speech organizational pattern which goes one step beyond cause and effect to discuss ways to alter, fix, or correct an effect is termed A) the motivated sequence. B) a problem-solution pattern. C) an extended cause-effect pattern. D) a chronological pattern
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B) a problem-solution pattern. ?
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The main reason to use previews, summaries, and signposts is to A) keep your speech simple so you don't get confused. B) keep your audience on track with your speech. C) make the speech long enough to fill the time period. D) make sure you completely cover your topic
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B) keep your audience on track with your speech.
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Words and phrases, such as "In addition," "In other words," and "Therefore," are examples of A) verbal signpost. B) organizational material. C) nonverbal signpost. D) summary statements.
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A) verbal signpost
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When explaining the progress of molecular discoveries, Shanthani began by discussing Mendel's 1866 studies about inheritance of biological traits in peas, ending with recent information about the human genome project. Which pattern of organization would best suit Shanthani's speech? A) topical B) spatial C) chronological D) cause-effect
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C) chronological
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For her informative speech, Abegail wanted to tell her audience what they need to consider when purchasing a new computer. Which organizational pattern lends itself best to this topic? A) topical B) spatial C) chronological D) cause-effect
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A) topical
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Deanna makes the claim in her persuasive speech that unregulated car emissions in major urban areas worldwide contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer, which contributes to global warming. Which type of organizational pattern is reflected in this example? A) cause-effect B) topical C) problem-solution D) spatial
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A) cause-effect
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Throughout John's speech on the environment, he reviewed and re-emphasized points previously discussed. What is the textbook term for this technique? A) internal summary B) transition C) preview D) external summary
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A) internal summary
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In her presentation to the school board about plans for the new physical fitness facility, Miss. Anderson described the various workout areas, gyms, locker rooms, and physical therapy facilities. Which organizational pattern was Miss. Anderson using in her presentation? A) topical B) spatial C) problem-solution D) chronological
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B) spatial
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Jason says in his speech: "Drug abuse in America's cities is on the rise every day. About 20% more elementary school kids get hooked on narcotics today than in the 1960s. So, we can easily see that we've got a big problem. Now let's talk about what we can do about it." What is Jason's error here? A) Jason failed to explain his main idea before citing a statistic. B) Jason failed to make his supporting material dramatic enough for the audience. C) Jason failed to cite the source of his supporting material. D) Jason made no mistake; he used a clear, dramatic statistic in support of his point.
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C) Jason failed to cite the source of his supporting material
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Every speech you give will have three basic parts; the first part is A) the specific purpose. B) the summary. C) the introduction. D) the central idea.
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C) the introduction
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The first step in an introduction is A) to reveal the topic. B) a preview of main ideas. C) to get the audience's attention. D) to establish credibility
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C) to get the audience's attention
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It is important in an introduction to build trust with the audience, to have them believe you and like you. This is known as speaker A) likability. B) credibility. C) trustworthiness. D) popularity
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B) credibility
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In the introduction to your speech, a good way to establish your credibility is to A) start with a well known quotation. B) be well prepared and confident. C) summarize your main ideas. D) state your specific purpose.
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B) be well prepared and confident
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What must speakers remember when using humor in an introduction? A) Humor should only be used in a speech when the general purpose is to entertain. B) Humor should be used only if it is appropriate to the topic chosen. C) Humor in a speech is especially useful when the audience is linguistically diverse. D) Humor is best when it is general and overt since audiences don't generally understand irony.
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B) Humor should be used only if it is appropriate to the topic chosen
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In an introduction, you may ask a question that doesn't require a response but makes the audience think about your topic. This type of question is A) a rhetorical question. B) an ambiguous question. C) a hypothetical question. D) an unanswerable question
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A) a rhetorical question
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What should a speech conclusion do? A) Provide new material. B) Summarize the main ideas. C) Stir guilt in the audience. D) Fade out gradually.
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B) Summarize the main ideas
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Terms like "finally," "in conclusion," and "in closing" are examples of A) devices to motivate an audience to respond or be moved to action. B) devices that provide closure for a speech. C) devices that summarize the main points in a speech. D) devices that reemphasize the main point in a memorable way.
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B) devices that provide closure for a speech.
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In developing her speech on scuba diving, Rachael is trying to decide whether or not to tell the audience in her introduction that she has been a diver since she was Freshman in high school. She wonders if this will help or hurt her credibility. What textbook advice applies here? A) Rachael should avoid describing her experience with the topic because she will appear to be speaker centered and not audience centered. B) Rachael should give a brief, credibility-building explanation of her experience with the topic. C) Rachael should give a full explanation of her experiences with the topic, including when she started diving, how many years she's diving, how often she dives, etc. D) For the sake of suspense, Rachael should wait until her conclusion to describe her diving experience.
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B) Rachael should give a brief, credibility-building explanation of her experience with the topic.
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Leonard walked to the podium, made direct eye contact with the audience, then asked the audience: "Have you ever wondered what a hot dog is made of? Do you really want to know?" What introductory device was Leonard using? A) opening with a startling facts B) asking rhetorical questions C) establishing his credibility D) using personal references
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B) asking rhetorical questions
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Writing down your main ideas, subpoints, and supporting material, then using geometric shapes and arrows to indicate logical relationships is a technique known as A) brainstorming. B) laddering. C) mapping. D) graphing.
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C) mapping.
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What is one of the features of the standard outline form? A) Use at least two subdivisions, if any, for each point. B) Use Arabic numbers for all your subpoints. C) Indent to the number or letter above. D) Use capital letters for all subpoints.
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A) Use at least two subdivisions, if any, for each point
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What tip does your textbook suggest regarding the use of speaking notes? A) Type or print information so that it can be easily read. B) Include your written out introduction and conclusion. C) Do not write out statistics or direct quotations. D) Use complete sentences throughout your notes.
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A) Type or print information so that it can be easily read.
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Why would the following be an incomplete example of a preparation outline? I. The status of our nation's blood supply has always been a problem. A. The current status of our blood supply creates a bleak picture. 1. There is a deletion of blood bank supplies. A) There is only one subdivision used. B) The subpoint in the outline does not follow correct indentation standards. C) The subpoint in the outline is not logically divided. D) Only Roman numerals should appear in outlines, not Arabic numbers.
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A) There is only one subdivision used.
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Marissa's speaking notes were filled with drawings, words, and symbols. Is this a fine method for creating speaking notes? A) No; the speaking cards should be in outline form and have no pictures. B) Yes; it is fine to prepare your notes in any form as long as they make sense to you. C) No, because notes of this kind generally distract rather than help speakers. D) Yes, but it is only okay to use drawings and symbols at the beginning and end of the speech where they will not get in the way of the topic.
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B) Yes; it is fine to prepare your notes in any form as long as they make sense to you.
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On the evaluations for your previous two speeches, you received a comment about a "speedy vocal delivery." You want to make sure not to repeat that mistake on your next speaking assignment, so you write in the margins of your note cards "Slow down." Is this proper for speaking notes? A) Yes, but only if you include those comments on your original preparation outline. B) No; comments like this will only make you more nervous when you speak. C) Yes; comments like this are effective delivery reminders on speaking notes. D) No; comments like this can be seen by the audience, and you will lose credibility.
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C) Yes; comments like this are effective delivery reminders on speaking notes.
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Oral language is different from written language in that it A) is more formal and precise. B) allows for few repetitions. C) is more conversational and simple. D) uses few figures of speech.
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C) is more conversational and simple
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A word that is specific and appeals to at least one of our five senses is known as A) an abstract word. B) a concrete word. C) a sensual word. D) a simple word.
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B) a concrete word.
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A cliche is A) a dictionary definition of a word. B) used within a speech to present specific information. C) an overused expression that may make listeners tune out. D) a concrete word or phrase which expresses clear communication.
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C) an overused expression that may make listeners tune out.
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The literal or dictionary meaning of a word is A) connotation. B) denotation. C) regionalism. D) vernacular.
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B) denotation
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Words that are particular to a profession are known as A) jargon. B) vernacular. C) sexist. D) regional.
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A) jargon.
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Antithesis is defined as A) going against the thesis that was established within the introduction. B) having two or more clauses or sentences with the same grammatical pattern. C) a sentence having a parallel structure, but with the two parts contrasting each other in meaning. D) closing a series of ideas that are strikingly less important than what has preceded it.
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C) a sentence having a parallel structure, but with the two parts contrasting each other in meaning.
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The most important difference between oral language and written language is A) written language uses ordinary words, commonly understood. B) oral language uses few personal pronouns such as "you." C) written language is less formal and more repetitious. D) oral language allows for interaction with the audience
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D) oral language allows for interaction with the audience
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To "use appropriate language" in a speech implies A) avoiding any words not found in a dictionary of U. S. Standard English. B) avoiding language that will offend people of different cultures, races, sexes, or other subgroups. C) avoiding language that may be too dramatic or colorful for your audience. D) avoiding language that is too informal and uses sentences that are too short and choppy.
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B) avoiding language that will offend people of different cultures, races, sexes, or other subgroups.
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When Reverend Jesse Jackson says, "We must relate instead of debate; we must inspire instead of retire; and we must repair instead of despair," what linguistic device is he using? A) metaphor B) omission C) parallelism D) inversion
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C) parallelism
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The statement, "Now is the time for determination, decisiveness, and dedication" employs what linguistic device? A) antithesis B) alliteration C) repetition D) parallelism
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B) alliteration
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As an introduction to a term paper, Louis wrote the following: "It is a pervasive fact that poverty exists, in fact, it is on the rampage in this country. How can the average, concerned citizen do her or his part to counteract this societal problem that is spiraling out of control?" What would Louis have to do to change his written style into an oral style, so that this introduction would work for a speech? A) He would need to reword his biased, stereotypical language. B) He would need to use more personal, less formal language. C) He would need to use more abstractions, rather than concrete terms. D) He would need to reduce the amount of repetition in his written style
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B) He would need to use more personal, less formal language.
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When Kenny was speaking, he said, "That car was hot!" Some of the members of the audience thought Kenny meant it was a really nice looking car, others thought he meant it was a stolen vehicle, while a few others just thought he was talking about the temperature of the car. What Kenny meant by that statement was that he thought it was a really nice car. What was happening here? A) Kenny inappropriately used abstract words when he should have used more concrete ones. B) The audience used a connotative meaning for "hot," when Kenny intended a denotative meaning. C) Kenny should have used a more complex word for "hot," so that the audience would understand. D) The audience used a denotative meaning for "hot," when Kenny intended to establish personification.
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A) Kenny inappropriately used abstract words when he should have used more concrete ones
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Delivering a speech in a conversational style from a well-developed and researched outline is termed A) memorized delivery. B) manuscript delivery. C) extemporaneous delivery. D) impromptu delivery.
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C) extemporaneous delivery
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Without uttering a word, an audience can be quieted by holding up the palm of your hand to calm a noisy crowd. This is the nonverbal function of A) repeating. B) contradicting. C) regulating. D) complementing.
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C) regulating.
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An attitude that one's own cultural approaches are superior to those of other cultures is termed A) ethnocentrism. B) ethnic racism. C) discrimination. D) homophobia.
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A) ethnocentrism
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When the President of the U.S. delivers his State of the Union speech, what method of delivery will he use? A) memorized. B) extemporaneous. C) manuscript. D) impromptu.
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C) manuscript
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When asked to deliver a speech at the last moment, the type of delivery style you will use is A) extemporaneous. B) manuscript. C) impromptu. D) memorized.
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C) impromptu
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The ability to monitor your audience's response and adjust your message accordingly is a benefit of A) good facial expression. B) good immediacy. C) good eye contact. D) good nonverbal communication
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C) good eye contact.
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Which of the following statements is the best guideline for using gestures in a speech? A) Use as many gestures as possible in your presentation. B) Keep your hands clasped in front of you or in back of you. C) Every emotion can be expressed by a particular gesture. D) Make your gestures appropriate to the situation and audience
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D) Make your gestures appropriate to the situation and audience
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The minister pounds his fist on the podium when he says the words "sin" and "evil." What function does this form of nonverbal communication serve? A) emphasizing B) contradicting C) regulating D) complementing
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A) emphasizing
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Marian is speaking to a group from China, which she knows is a high-context culture. How should she adapt her delivery style to this culture? A) Marian should deliver her speech slowly with little movement. B) Marian should wear white because it stands out well. C) Marian should concentrate on her nonverbal delivery. D) Marian should use the same vocal inflection as they do.
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C) Marian should concentrate on her nonverbal delivery
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Reverend Charles is preparing his Sunday sermon. He wants to use a method of delivery that has the most potential for eye contact with the congregation, because he wants to really "drive home" his points on serving the homeless and less fortunate in the community. What method of delivery would be best? A) memorized speaking B) manuscript speaking C) extemporaneous speaking D) impromptu speaking
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A) memorized speaking
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Given the task of preparing a speech, Susan decides to speak from an outline that can help her sound conversational and spontaneous. She wants to be able to adapt her remarks to the feedback she receives from the audience. She also wants to make more eye contact with the audience. What method of delivery will be best, given Susan's speech goals? A) memory speaking B) extemporaneous speaking C) manuscript speaking D) impromptu speaking
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B) extemporaneous speaking
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Eric was an excellent cook and so decided to present a speech on "The American Art of Barbecue" to his Japanese audience. He was quite flamboyant with a chef's outfit, broad gestures, booming voice, and having an actual grill for the presentation. His audience did not seem to appreciate his speech. What could be the problem? A) Eric didn't realize that the Japanese only approve of chefs of Asian cuisine, like the Iron Chef. B) Eric didn't realize that the Japanese don't like barbecue because most of their foods are steamed, not grilled. C) Eric didn't realize that the Japanese are a high-context culture and consider his speech overdone. D) Eric didn't realize that his ideas were ethnocentric and offended he his Japanese audience.
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C) Eric didn't realize that the Japanese are a high-context culture and consider his speech overdone.
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Of the five senses, presentational aids are effective because we depend on _____ more than any other sense. A) hearing B) sight C) touch D) humor
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B) sight
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From the following options, the best reason to use presentation aids is A) they cover up a speaker's visible nervousness. B) they help your audience understand and remember. C) they can substitute for a general lack of information. D) they can help a speaker stay within the time limit.
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B) they help your audience understand and remember
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In a speech with the general purpose "to inform," a speaker's goal is A) to act as an advocate for an issue. B) to be a storyteller, sharing experiences. C) to teach others new information. D) to motivate the audience to act.
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C) to teach others new information.
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What kind of speech focuses on a process or how something works? A) a speech about an event B) a speech about a procedure C) a speech about an object D) a speech about a person
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B) a speech about a procedure
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An informative speech about an event typically follows this pattern of organization. A) chronological B) topical C) problem-solution D) spatial
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A) chronological
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This term means comparisons and is usually a good for giving listeners the big picture before going into great detail: A) analogies B) similarities C) clarifying D) andragogy
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A) analogies
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The process of changing or reinforcing a listener's attitudes, beliefs, values, or behavior is A) persuasion. B) logic. C) argument. D) motivation.
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A) persuasion
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs asserts that basic human needs must be satisfied before listeners can be motivated using any higher needs. These basic needs are A) physiological. B) safety. C) social. D) psychological.
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A) physiological.
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When a proposition in a persuasive speech focuses on having the listener judge the work or importance of something, it is A) a proposition of fact. B) a proposition of value. C) a proposition of policy. D) a proposition of action.
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B) a proposition of value.
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When a proposition in a persuasive speech focuses on changing a procedure, a law, or a behavior, it is A) a proposition of fact. B) a proposition of value. C) a proposition of policy. D) a proposition of action.
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C) a proposition of policy
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When Jeri tries to persuade listeners to take action against corporations who pollute community waterways, she is appealing to A) listeners' security and safety needs. B) listeners' physiological needs. C) listeners' social needs. D) listeners' self-esteem needs.
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B) listeners' physiological needs
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The statement "Osama bin Laden was responsible for the September 11th tragedy," is a proposition of A) fact. B) policy. C) value. D) attitude.
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A) fact
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Britt's central idea was to persuade her audience to volunteer one day a week at the homeless shelter. This persuasive speech was based on A) a proposition of fact. B) a proposition of value. C) a proposition of policy. D) a proposition of action.
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C) a proposition of policy
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Brendan argues, in his persuasive speech, "What starving people need first is food and clean waterπnot counseling about the sad state of their governments, not advice about ways to attract new industry, and not pity over the loss of their self- esteem." What principle of persuasive speaking is Brendan effectively utilizing? A) the principle of cognitive dissonance and negative motivation B) the principle of presenting more advantages than disadvantages C) the principle of creating gradual, rather than sudden, change in listeners D) the principle that basic needs must be satisfied before higher-level ones
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D) the principle that basic needs must be satisfied before higher-level ones
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The audience's perception of a speaker's competence, trustworthiness, and dynamism is termed A) character. B) credibility. C) charisma. D) personality.
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B) credibility
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The factor in a speaker's credibility that refers to his or her being perceived as energetic is known as A) competence. B) trustworthiness. C) dynamism. D) charisma.
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C) dynamism
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The type of reasoning in which one thing, person, or process is compared to another to predict how something will perform or respond is A) syllogism. B) deduction. C) induction. D) analogy.
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D) analogy.
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A process of reasoning from a general statement or principle to reach a specific, certain conclusion is known as A) inductive reasoning. B) deductive reasoning. C) reasoning by analogy. D) generalization.
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B) deductive reasoning
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A three-part way of developing an argument with a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion is known as A) a generalization. B) a syllogism. C) an analogy. D) causal reasoning.
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B) a syllogism
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When speakers attempt to persuade without adequate evidence or use arguments that are irrelevant or inappropriate, they are using A) an opinion B) a deduction C) a fallacy D) an inference
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C) a fallacy
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Reasoning that suggests that because everyone else believes something or is doing something, then it must be valid, accurate, or effective is a A) causal fallacy B) bandwagon fallacy C) hasty generalization D) red herring
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B) bandwagon fallacy
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When a persuasive speaker attacks the person supporting an issue rather than the issue itself, which fallacy is the speaker committing? A) non sequitur B) hasty generalization C) ad hominem D) bandwagon
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C) ad hominem
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What is the term for reasoning that uses specific instances of examples to reach a general, probable conclusion? A) probability B) validity C) inductive reasoning D) mythos
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C) inductive reasoning
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"All United States citizens have a First Amendment right to free speech. The members of the KKK are citizens of the United States. Therefore, the members of the KKK have a right to express their opinions" is an example of A) inductive reasoning. B) deductive reasoning. C) causal reasoning. D) ad hominem.
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B) deductive reasoning.
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Georgia argued that all people who commit murder should be punished. Further she stated that Farley committed second degree murder, thus concluding Farley should be punished. Georgia has used A) an inductive argument. B) an enthymeme. C) a syllogism. D) a causal argument.
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C) a syllogism
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When Nicole said, "My grandfather's test results were misread at the XYZ Medical Lab. As a result he received the wrong medicine and medical treatment. The XYZ Lab can not be trusted," you recognized this fallacy as A) a red herring. B) an ad hominem. C) a bandwagon fallacy. D) a hasty generalization.
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D) a hasty generalization.
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The textbook gives an example of a politician calling a press conference when he is being accused of taking bribes while in office. Instead of addressing this issue, the politician speaks about the evils of child pornography. What fallacy is this politician practicing? A) red herring B) appeal to misplaced authority C) hasty generalization D) either/or
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A) red herring
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When Ramone spoke about the need for regular health check-ups, he was so knowledgeable, so sincere, and so energetic in his delivery that everyone responded quite positively to his speech. What aspect of good persuasive delivery did Ramone demonstrate? A) mythos B) logos C) pathos D) ethos
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D) ethos
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Marty's persuasive speech was about gun control and school violence. He made the statement, "Either we take guns out of the hands of everyone in this country, except the police and military, or we can expect massacres in schools all over this country." This kind of argument represents A) a bandwagon fallacy. B) an ad hominem fallacy. C) an appeal to misplaced authority. D) an either-or fallacy.
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D) an either-or fallacy.
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A brief, accurate speech where the goals are to provide information and build another speaker's credibility is A) a speech of introduction. B) a toast. C) a commemorative address. D) an award presentation
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A) a speech of introduction
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When offering a brief salute to a special occasion or person, you are giving A) a eulogy. B) an address. C) a toast. D) an introduction
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C) a toast
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When called upon to give an impromptu toast at a wedding, A) tell a joke about unhappy marriages and divorce. B) tell a long, detailed story about the bride and groom. C) raise your glass and say, "Bottoms up!" D) let those gathered and the occasion dictate what you say.
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D) let those gathered and the occasion dictate what you say.
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When you make a speech placing someone's name in nomination for an office or award, what should you be sure to mention? A) the history and significance of the award or office B) past winners or office-holders who are in the audience C) funny stories that might be associated with the nominee D) the nominee's qualifications for this award or office
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D) the nominee's qualifications for this award or office
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What should the speaker keep in mind when giving an acceptance speech? A) Use an impromptu delivery so the remarks don't sound canned. B) Thank those giving your the award and comment on the significance of the award to you. C) Be emotional, be sincere, and take as long as you wish. D) Write out your whole speech, word-for-word on note cards, so you can use them to read from.
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B) Thank those giving your the award and comment on the significance of the award to you.
