Question 1

Terms such as always, never and in no case are known as qualifiers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

“A public university is a better place to begin higher education than a prestigious private college” is a claim of value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Arguments are claims supported by evidence and reasons for accepting them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Pro-death penalty advocates may be biased when listening to an anti-death penalty speaker—and vice versa. Which of the responsibilities of effective listening would help moderate this problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Overcome distractions. 
B) Use your extra thought speed. 
C) Ask questions . 
D) Listen before you leap. 
E) None of the above. 
A) Overcome distractions. 
B) Use your extra thought speed. 
C) Ask questions . 
D) Listen before you leap. 
E) None of the above.

Question 5

After listening to a short talk, most audience members can accurately recall only 75% of what was said.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you try see things through a speaker’s eyes, you are engaged in___________listening.

Accepted Answer

A) comprehensive 
B) appreciative 
C) empathic 
D) analytical 
E) critical 
A) comprehensive 
B) appreciative 
C) empathic 
D) analytical 
E) critical

Question 7

A claim identifies a speaker’s position on a particular issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Evidence answers the question “How did you get to the conclusion of your argument?”

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

“Enrollment at our college has increased more than 10 percent in the last two years” is a claim of policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Because a famous athlete is a spokesperson for a sports beverage and because Sally sees many of friends drinking that beverage, she is convinced by advertising claims to buy some. Sally has fallen into the traps of faulty cause and hasty generalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If Ted wants to arrive at a justified conclusion or decision with regard to what he has read, seen or heard, he would use appreciative listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Without the support of god evidence __________

Accepted Answer

A) your audience will believe you based on your word alone. 
B) your audience will 
C) Your audience will be expected to supply the evidence. 
D) You audience will not expect any evidence 
E) your audience may be reluctant to accept your claims. 
A) your audience will believe you based on your word alone. 
B) your audience will 
C) Your audience will be expected to supply the evidence. 
D) You audience will not expect any evidence 
E) your audience may be reluctant to accept your claims.

Question 13

Psychological noise does not include listener bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the Toulmin Model of an Argument, adding qualifiers to an argument may help persuade a well-informed, skeptical audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is wise for a speaker to test his or her thinking on others by having them read or listen to the speech before it is delivered to the actual audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to quot by Ralph Nichols in your textbook

Accepted Answer

A) We must count to ten before reacting. 
B) We must understand the effect of offensive comments without losing your concentration. 
C) We must limit counterarguing. 
D) We must use our analytical listening skills to assess the validity of a speaker's message. 
E) We must always withhold evaluation until our comprehension is complete. 
A) We must count to ten before reacting. 
B) We must understand the effect of offensive comments without losing your concentration. 
C) We must limit counterarguing. 
D) We must use our analytical listening skills to assess the validity of a speaker's message. 
E) We must always withhold evaluation until our comprehension is complete.

Question 17

Detailed note taking aids listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

“Effective communication skills will lead to professional success” is a claim of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

When we listen to a short talk, the textbook notes that most of us cannot accurately report ______of what was said.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 50% 
D) 35% 
E) 42% 
A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 50% 
D) 35% 
E) 42%

Question 20

“Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy?” 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.

Terms such as always, never and in no case are known as qualifiers.

“A public university is a better place to begin higher education than a prestigious private college” is a claim of value.

Arguments are claims supported by evidence and reasons for accepting them.

Pro-death penalty advocates may be biased when listening to an anti-death penalty speaker—and vice versa. Which of the responsibilities of effective listening would help moderate this problem?

After listening to a short talk, most audience members can accurately recall only 75% of what was said.

If you try see things through a speaker’s eyes, you are engaged in___________listening.

A claim identifies a speaker’s position on a particular issue.

Evidence answers the question “How did you get to the conclusion of your argument?”

“Enrollment at our college has increased more than 10 percent in the last two years” is a claim of policy.

Because a famous athlete is a spokesperson for a sports beverage and because Sally sees many of friends drinking that beverage, she is convinced by advertising claims to buy some. Sally has fallen into the traps of faulty cause and hasty generalization.

If Ted wants to arrive at a justified conclusion or decision with regard to what he has read, seen or heard, he would use appreciative listening.

Without the support of god evidence __________

Psychological noise does not include listener bias.

According to the Toulmin Model of an Argument, adding qualifiers to an argument may help persuade a well-informed, skeptical audience.

It is wise for a speaker to test his or her thinking on others by having them read or listen to the speech before it is delivered to the actual audience.

According to quot by Ralph Nichols in your textbook

Detailed note taking aids listening.

“Effective communication skills will lead to professional success” is a claim of

When we listen to a short talk, the textbook notes that most of us cannot accurately report ______of what was said.

“Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy?” is a question of

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

Exam 3: Listening Ancritical Thinking

Terms such as always, never and in no case are known as qualifiers.

“A public university is a better place to begin higher education than a prestigious private college” is a claim of value.

Arguments are claims supported by evidence and reasons for accepting them.

Pro-death penalty advocates may be biased when listening to an anti-death penalty speaker—and vice versa. Which of the responsibilities of effective listening would help moderate this problem?

After listening to a short talk, most audience members can accurately recall only 75% of what was said.

If you try see things through a speaker’s eyes, you are engaged in___________listening.

A claim identifies a speaker’s position on a particular issue.

Evidence answers the question “How did you get to the conclusion of your argument?”

“Enrollment at our college has increased more than 10 percent in the last two years” is a claim of policy.

Because a famous athlete is a spokesperson for a sports beverage and because Sally sees many of friends drinking that beverage, she is convinced by advertising claims to buy some. Sally has fallen into the traps of faulty cause and hasty generalization.

If Ted wants to arrive at a justified conclusion or decision with regard to what he has read, seen or heard, he would use appreciative listening.

Without the support of god evidence __________

Psychological noise does not include listener bias.

According to the Toulmin Model of an Argument, adding qualifiers to an argument may help persuade a well-informed, skeptical audience.

It is wise for a speaker to test his or her thinking on others by having them read or listen to the speech before it is delivered to the actual audience.

According to quot by Ralph Nichols in your textbook

Detailed note taking aids listening.

“Effective communication skills will lead to professional success” is a claim of

When we listen to a short talk, the textbook notes that most of us cannot accurately report ______of what was said.

“Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy?” is a question of

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