Question 1

An) _____ transition indicates knowledge of contrary information.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequence 
B)  concession 
C)  contrast 
D)  example 
E)  clarification 
A)  sequence 
B)  concession 
C)  contrast 
D)  example 
E)  clarification

Question 2

Without an) _____, the source has only himself/herself in which to send the message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Without an) _____, the source has only...

Question 3

Structure your speech for speaker introductions by mentioning the relationship of the event to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following about the elements of the rhetorical situation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your speech is given in a space that has no connection to the rest of the world. 
B)  Without a speaker, the source has only himself/herself in which to send the message. 
C)  You should be able to state the purpose of your speech in three sentences or less. 
D)  Your audience comes to you without expectations, knowledge, or experience. 
E)  You can place your topic within the frame of reference of current events. 
A)  Your speech is given in a space that has no connection to the rest of the world. 
B)  Without a speaker, the source has only himself/herself in which to send the message. 
C)  You should be able to state the purpose of your speech in three sentences or less. 
D)  Your audience comes to you without expectations, knowledge, or experience. 
E)  You can place your topic within the frame of reference of current events.

Question 5

If you use _____, or indirect expressions, to communicate a delicate idea, your audience may not follow you.

Accepted Answer

A)  euphemisms 
B)  double entendre 
C)  conciseness 
D)  slang 
E)  axioms 
A)  euphemisms 
B)  double entendre 
C)  conciseness 
D)  slang 
E)  axioms

Question 6

Describe the two different styles of outlines for a speech as given in the text.

Accepted Answer

In the first generic outline, which is a

Question 7

The attention statement, introduction, body, conclusion, and residual message are basic to the _____ process and you will see time and time again, regardless of audience or culture, these same elements in some form utilized to communicate in public.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The attention statement, introduction, body, conclusion, and...

Question 8

By looking to your audience, you shift your attention from an internal focus to an external emphasis. This "_____" is key to your success as an effective speaker.

Accepted Answer

A)  detail-orientation 
B)  same-orientation 
C)  other-orientation 
D)  self-orientation 
E)  person-orientation 
A)  detail-orientation 
B)  same-orientation 
C)  other-orientation 
D)  self-orientation 
E)  person-orientation

Question 9

The problem and solution approach is ineffective for persuasive speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Suppose you are going to give a speech to inform on the history of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Which of the following would be the general purpose statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  First Transcontinental Railroad 
B)  Impact of the First Transcontinental Railroad on Native Americans 
C)  The First Transcontinental Railroad changed shipping, communication, and cultures across America 
D)  Timetables for the First Transcontinental Railroad 
E)  I want the audience to be more informed about the impact of the First Transcontinental Railroad 
A)  First Transcontinental Railroad 
B)  Impact of the First Transcontinental Railroad on Native Americans 
C)  The First Transcontinental Railroad changed shipping, communication, and cultures across America 
D)  Timetables for the First Transcontinental Railroad 
E)  I want the audience to be more informed about the impact of the First Transcontinental Railroad

Question 11

A transition by _____ illustrates a relationship between two examples and may focus on the outcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  place 
B)  contrast 
C)  comparison 
D)  cause and effect or result 
E)  clarification 
A)  place 
B)  contrast 
C)  comparison 
D)  cause and effect or result 
E)  clarification

Question 12

An) _____ transition restates or further develops a main idea or point.

Accepted Answer

A)  addition 
B)  sequence 
C)  time 
D)  cause and effect or result 
E)  clarification 
A)  addition 
B)  sequence 
C)  time 
D)  cause and effect or result 
E)  clarification

Question 13

The _____ is the main content area of a speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention statement 
B)  general purpose statement 
C)  body 
D)  introduction 
E)  residual message 
A)  attention statement 
B)  general purpose statement 
C)  body 
D)  introduction 
E)  residual message

Question 14

Structuring your speech by _____ establishes a relationship between two events or situations, making the connection clear.

Accepted Answer

A)  time 
B)  problem and solution 
C)  comparison 
D)  elimination 
E)  cause and effect 
A)  time 
B)  problem and solution 
C)  comparison 
D)  elimination 
E)  cause and effect

Question 15

An outline is a framework that organizes main ideas and subordinate ideas in a hierarchical series of roman numerals and alphabetical letters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A transition by _____ illustrates a connection between a point and an example.

Accepted Answer

A)  example 
B)  contrast 
C)  cause and effect or result 
D)  comparison 
E)  similarity 
A)  example 
B)  contrast 
C)  cause and effect or result 
D)  comparison 
E)  similarity

Question 17

What is an attention statement?

Accepted Answer

The attention statement is par

Question 18

Without a speaker, the source has only himself/herself in which to send the message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe how you would organize a speech by ceremonials.

Accepted Answer

Structure your speech by focusing on the

Question 20

Structuring your speech by ascending or descending order involves outlining all the possibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An) _____ transition indicates knowledge of contrary information.

Without an) _____, the source has only himself/herself in which to send the message.

Structure your speech for speaker introductions by mentioning the relationship of the event to the audience.

Which of the following about the elements of the rhetorical situation is true?

If you use _____, or indirect expressions, to communicate a delicate idea, your audience may not follow you.

Describe the two different styles of outlines for a speech as given in the text.

The attention statement, introduction, body, conclusion, and residual message are basic to the _____ process and you will see time and time again, regardless of audience or culture, these same elements in some form utilized to communicate in public.

By looking to your audience, you shift your attention from an internal focus to an external emphasis. This "_____" is key to your success as an effective speaker.

The problem and solution approach is ineffective for persuasive speeches.

Suppose you are going to give a speech to inform on the history of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Which of the following would be the general purpose statement?

A transition by _____ illustrates a relationship between two examples and may focus on the outcome.

An) _____ transition restates or further develops a main idea or point.

The _____ is the main content area of a speech.

Structuring your speech by _____ establishes a relationship between two events or situations, making the connection clear.

An outline is a framework that organizes main ideas and subordinate ideas in a hierarchical series of roman numerals and alphabetical letters.

A transition by _____ illustrates a connection between a point and an example.

What is an attention statement?

Without a speaker, the source has only himself/herself in which to send the message.

Describe how you would organize a speech by ceremonials.

Structuring your speech by ascending or descending order involves outlining all the possibilities.

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An) _____ transition indicates knowledge of contrary information.

Without an) _____, the source has only himself/herself in which to send the message.

Structure your speech for speaker introductions by mentioning the relationship of the event to the audience.

Which of the following about the elements of the rhetorical situation is true?

If you use _____, or indirect expressions, to communicate a delicate idea, your audience may not follow you.

Describe the two different styles of outlines for a speech as given in the text.

The attention statement, introduction, body, conclusion, and residual message are basic to the _____ process and you will see time and time again, regardless of audience or culture, these same elements in some form utilized to communicate in public.

By looking to your audience, you shift your attention from an internal focus to an external emphasis. This "_____" is key to your success as an effective speaker.

The problem and solution approach is ineffective for persuasive speeches.

Suppose you are going to give a speech to inform on the history of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Which of the following would be the general purpose statement?

A transition by _____ illustrates a relationship between two examples and may focus on the outcome.

An) _____ transition restates or further develops a main idea or point.

The _____ is the main content area of a speech.

Structuring your speech by _____ establishes a relationship between two events or situations, making the connection clear.

An outline is a framework that organizes main ideas and subordinate ideas in a hierarchical series of roman numerals and alphabetical letters.

A transition by _____ illustrates a connection between a point and an example.

What is an attention statement?

Without a speaker, the source has only himself/herself in which to send the message.

Describe how you would organize a speech by ceremonials.

Structuring your speech by ascending or descending order involves outlining all the possibilities.

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Revising and Presenting Your Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Presentations to Inform

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Communicating for Employment

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