Question 1

Claims of policy criticize a particular action or plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In presentation speaking, critical thinking is entrusted to

Accepted Answer

A) the speaker only. 
B) the listener only. 
C) both the speaker and the listener. 
D) the channel only. 
E) the message only. 
A) the speaker only. 
B) the listener only. 
C) both the speaker and the listener. 
D) the channel only. 
E) the message only. C

Question 3

Speakers and listeners who view knowledge as facts or as a series of opinions are effective critical thinkers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

“Is public school education better than home schooling?” is a question of

Accepted Answer

A) fact. 
B) value. 
C) conjecture. 
D) policy. 
E) opinion. 
A) fact. 
B) value. 
C) conjecture. 
D) policy. 
E) opinion.

Question 5

Listening is not just another term we use to mean hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Audiences need to be relatively comfortable to listen most effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When you listen to a political debate as a way of deciding how to vote, you are engaged in analytical listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Critical thinking is an automatic thinking process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sue shares important research conducted by Dr. Singer whose work has been recognized and regularly cited by the medical community. Sue also mentions that Dr. Singer has won three national awards from the American Health Association. What component of an argument is Sue using when she shares Dr. Singer’s credentials?

Accepted Answer

A) Claim 
B) Warrant 
C) Evidence 
D) Backing for Warrant 
E) Reservation 
A) Claim 
B) Warrant 
C) Evidence 
D) Backing for Warrant 
E) Reservation

Question 10

Story: You arrive home late one evening and see that the lights are on in your living room. There is only one car parked in front of your house, and the words Harold R. Jones, M.D., are spelled out in small gold letters across one of the car’s doors. Which of the following answers represents a fact about this story?

Accepted Answer

A) The car parked in front of your house has lettering on one of its doors. 
B) Someone in your family is sick. 
C) No car is parked in front of your house. 
D) The car parked in front of your house belongs to a woman named Johnson. 
E) None of the above answers represents a fact. 
A) The car parked in front of your house has lettering on one of its doors. 
B) Someone in your family is sick. 
C) No car is parked in front of your house. 
D) The car parked in front of your house belongs to a woman named Johnson. 
E) None of the above answers represents a fact.

Question 11

Good speakers listen and adapt to audience reactions during a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Comprehensive listening is equally important for speakers and listeners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The term ad hominen means “appeal to popularity” in Latin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A warrant explains why the evidence is relevant any why It supports the claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cultural differences do not influence the way in which audience members listen and respond to a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

“Listen to others as you would have them listen to you” is called the

Accepted Answer

A) empathic listening principle. 
B) secondary listening rule. 
C) critical thinking listening rule. 
D) golden listening rule. 
E) None of the above 
A) empathic listening principle. 
B) secondary listening rule. 
C) critical thinking listening rule. 
D) golden listening rule. 
E) None of the above

Question 17

According to the Toulmin Model of an Argument, you should include backing for a warrant in all arguments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

“Should our city pass a law mandating household recycling?” is a question of

Accepted Answer

A) fact. 
B) value. 
C) conjecture. 
D) policy. 
E) opinion. 
A) fact. 
B) value. 
C) conjecture. 
D) policy. 
E) opinion.

Question 19

Which of the following states the degree to which a claim appears to true?

Accepted Answer

A) backing 
B) warrant 
C) inference 
D) qualifier 
E) fallacy 
A) backing 
B) warrant 
C) inference 
D) qualifier 
E) fallacy

Question 20

Toulmin’s Model of an Argument maintains that a complete argument requires six basic components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Claims of policy criticize a particular action or plan.

In presentation speaking, critical thinking is entrusted to

Speakers and listeners who view knowledge as facts or as a series of opinions are effective critical thinkers.

“Is public school education better than home schooling?” is a question of

Listening is not just another term we use to mean hearing.

Audiences need to be relatively comfortable to listen most effectively.

When you listen to a political debate as a way of deciding how to vote, you are engaged in analytical listening.

Critical thinking is an automatic thinking process.

Good speakers listen and adapt to audience reactions during a presentation.

Comprehensive listening is equally important for speakers and listeners.

The term ad hominen means “appeal to popularity” in Latin.

A warrant explains why the evidence is relevant any why It supports the claim.

Cultural differences do not influence the way in which audience members listen and respond to a presentation.

“Listen to others as you would have them listen to you” is called the

According to the Toulmin Model of an Argument, you should include backing for a warrant in all arguments.

“Should our city pass a law mandating household recycling?” is a question of

Which of the following states the degree to which a claim appears to true?

Toulmin’s Model of an Argument maintains that a complete argument requires six basic components.

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Speaking With Confidence

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Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

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Exam 3: Listening Ancritical Thinking

Claims of policy criticize a particular action or plan.

In presentation speaking, critical thinking is entrusted to

Speakers and listeners who view knowledge as facts or as a series of opinions are effective critical thinkers.

“Is public school education better than home schooling?” is a question of

Listening is not just another term we use to mean hearing.

Audiences need to be relatively comfortable to listen most effectively.

When you listen to a political debate as a way of deciding how to vote, you are engaged in analytical listening.

Critical thinking is an automatic thinking process.

Good speakers listen and adapt to audience reactions during a presentation.

Comprehensive listening is equally important for speakers and listeners.

The term ad hominen means “appeal to popularity” in Latin.

A warrant explains why the evidence is relevant any why It supports the claim.

Cultural differences do not influence the way in which audience members listen and respond to a presentation.

“Listen to others as you would have them listen to you” is called the

According to the Toulmin Model of an Argument, you should include backing for a warrant in all arguments.

“Should our city pass a law mandating household recycling?” is a question of

Which of the following states the degree to which a claim appears to true?

Toulmin’s Model of an Argument maintains that a complete argument requires six basic components.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters