Question 1

(t/f) A public speaker sends and receives messages simultaneously.

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True

Question 2

All of the following are true of using opinion EXCEPT

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you must use the exact words of the speaker

Question 3

(t/f) Ambiguous words can be unethical when used deliberately to sway an audience.

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True

Question 4

(t/f) An ad hominem fallacy attempts to divert attention from a weak argument by attacking a person.

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True

Question 5

(t/f) A toast is a speech of introduction.

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false

Question 6

During a presentation, a listener becomes aware of a conversation behind her when someone says something that sounds like her name. Her shifting attention to the conversation is an example of what stage of listening?

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sensing

Question 7

(t/f) A rough draft outline can help you with your research.

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True

Question 8

An audience that has a fair amount in common is considered

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homogenous

Question 9

(t/f)Persuasive speakers who use pathos effectively should plan for their audience to be very upset, even teary eyed.

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True

Question 10

A mental acceptance that something is true even if you cannot prove it is called a

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belief

Question 11

An overstatement of facts as more important than they are

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distorsion

Question 12

In an effective persuasive speech, the speaker

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begins to persuade in the introduction

Question 13

You should include something in your introduction that evokes the common

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values

Question 14

A speaker gives a speech about how to take better vacation photographs. The main points of the speech are what equipment to use, how to compose a shot involving only landscape, and how to compose a shot including people. The speaker\'s visuals include two different kinds of cameras, several lenses, and several enlarged photographs on transparencies, which show good and bad examples of composition. This speech is best categorized as

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Informational

Question 15

During this stage of listening the listener provides the speaker with feedback.

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responding stage

Question 16

A speaker gave a speech about the effects of second-hand smoke. As a result, three audience members chose not to smoke when in the company of nonsmoking friends. The speech would be best categorized as

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Indirectly persuasive

Question 17

Billy gave a presentation on appointing a designated driver. He suggested ideas for people to consider before going out for the evening and recommended that people who do not drink should never start. What type of speech did Billy give?

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A speech to actuate

Question 18

Gestures that control the flow of conversation in small groups are

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regulators

Question 19

An upward pitch at the end of a sentence is usually thought to do all of the following EXCEPT

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indicate boredom

Question 20

t/f Eye contact is valued equally across cultures.

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false

Question 21

(t/f) Because ceremonial speeches fall into a special category of speech types, it is not necessary to establish your credibility within your speech.

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false

Question 22

A type of commemorative speech that only lasts a minute or two is a

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toast

Question 23

A speaker\'s credibility depends less on logical proof and more on

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The listener\'s perception of the speaker

Question 24

A supporting material that allows you to define or give more information about a term or topic or gives instructions on how to do something is called

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A statistic

Question 25

(t/f) Statistics are easier to understand and remember when shown in graphic form.

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True

Question 26

(t/f) It is best not to speak about a topic that holds no interest to you, even if you know a lot about it.

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True

Question 27

A speaker supports a point by saying, \"Relationships require the same care you give a garden. When the plants are dry you must water them. You must fertilize them if they are to grow. And you must prune or spray at the first sign of disease, lest it spread and kill the whole plant.\" This is an example of

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A figurative comparison

Question 28

The process of choosing language or nonverbal behaviors to convey your message is known as

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encoding

Question 29

In today\'s world, most persuasive writers combine which types of persuasive issues?

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Policy and Scope

Question 30

Special occasion speeches differ from informative and persuasive speeches in all of the following ways EXCEPT

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they present detailed instructions

Question 31

A clear simple sentence that specifies exactly what you want your audience to gain from the speech is called

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an exact purpose

Question 32

(t/f) An effective informative speech will use visual aids and present facts and relationships without distortion.

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True

Question 33

(t/f) If you want your speech to be really persuasive it is best to use all three types of appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos.

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True

Question 34

(t/f) Culture is a kind of frame of reference.

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True

Question 35

(t/F)A good speaker will use long, technical words to impress the audience.

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false

Question 36

(t/f) A negative history of public speaking can create trait anxiety about public speaking in a person.

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True

Question 37

A question designed to make the audience think, and for which no answer is expected, is known as a(n)

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Rhetorical question

Question 38

The focus of an informational speech is all of the following EXCEPT

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aiding in the mastery of a skill

Question 39

(t/f) Because introduction speeches are so common, audience members are more accepting of platitudes, such as, \"here is someone who needs no introduction....\"

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false

Question 40

Melinda paraphrased ideas from a news article she read online without crediting the author or the publication. What is this act called?

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plagerized

Question 41

The mental energy that you use when you practice positive imagery has many of the same effects as

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physical action

Question 42

As a speaker, you encode messages using your _________________, while your listener decodes messages using their own.

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frame of reference

Question 43

immediacy is achieved by

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the verbal, visual, and vocal behav iors that instructors use to promote a sense of closeness and personal interaction

Question 44

A speaker\'s main points are  I. where to look for collectibles  II. how to determine the value of a collectible item  III. how to bargain with a collector

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Topical

Question 45

All of the following are suggested as ways to enhance the credibility of your sources EXCEPT

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Use only sources with which your audience is already familiar

Question 46

(t/f) Persuasion is simply offering information and letting the audience make up their own minds.

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false

Question 47

(t/f) A friendly audience considers themselves objective, rational, and open to new information.

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false

Question 48

(t/f) Jacob distorted the facts when he claimed that there is a rampant bed bug problem on campus because, in reality, only one floor of one dorm on the 20 dorm campus had this problem.

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True

Question 49

The key component of unintentional plagiarism, as demonstrated by its inclusion in every example of plagiarism, is

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Not citing the source you use, regardless of whether or not you paraphrase the information or use it word-for-word

Question 50

(t/f) Determining your main points will help you do your research faster.

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True

Question 51

A speaker\'s main points are I. clipping a poodle\'s head II. clipping a poodle\'s midsection III. clipping a poodle\'s legs IV. clipping a poodle\'s tail

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Spatial

Question 52

Falling pitch inflection at the end of a sentence usually indicates

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A statement or understanding

Question 53

Deep-seated principles that serve as personal guidelines for behavior are called

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values

Question 54

A speaker supports a point by saying, \"In New York City, many people never learn to drive; in Los Angeles, not driving a car is unheard of.\" This is an example of

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literal comparison

Question 55

A listener who is distracted by a headache, or preoccupation with other thoughts, is being impacted by

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internal noise

Question 56

To avoid embarrassment during a speech of introduction, a speaker should

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verify all facts about the speaker he/she will introduce

Question 57

(t/f) Supporting materials are always verbal, but never visual

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false

Question 58

A speaker\'s main points are I. eating disorders II. social preoccupation with appearance

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Causal

Question 59

When the speaker or listener is distracted by something in their environment, such as people talking, they are experiencing

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External noise

Question 60

(t/f) Though an after-dinner speech is meant to be entertaining, there is no need to keep audience members laughing constantly.

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True

Question 61

A state in which an unsatisfied condition exists is called

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need

Question 62

A feeling of approval or disapproval of a person, group, idea, or event is considered a(n)

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attitude

Question 63

(t/f) Your praise during a eulogy should demonstrate the perfection of the deceased.

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false

Question 64

(t/f) Informational speeches generally cover topics not appropriate for demonstration speeches

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True

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