Question 1

According to your textbook, alliteration is most effective when it is used sparingly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which othe following words is the most concrete and specific?

Accepted Answer

A)  musical group 
B)  human activity 
C)  Muse 
D)  entertainment 
E)  rock band 
A)  musical group 
B)  human activity 
C)  Muse 
D)  entertainment 
E)  rock band C

Question 3

Using the masculine pronoun "he" in a speech is an inclusive way to designate "all persons."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use olanguage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use language appropriately. 
B)  Use language persuasively. 
C)  Use language credibly. 
D)  Use language emphatically. 
E)  Use language forcefully. 
A)  Use language appropriately. 
B)  Use language persuasively. 
C)  Use language credibly. 
D)  Use language emphatically. 
E)  Use language forcefully.

Question 5

Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. 
B)  Avoid pointing out that political correctness restricts our use of language. 
C)  Avoid emotional appeal when discussing issues of race, gender, or disability. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only 
A)  Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. 
B)  Avoid pointing out that political correctness restricts our use of language. 
C)  Avoid emotional appeal when discussing issues of race, gender, or disability. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only

Question 6

Concrete words add to the imagery olanguage use by creating sensory impressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds oknowledge" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  repetition. 
B)  simile. 
C)  antithesis. 
D)  metaphor. 
E)  abstraction. 
A)  repetition. 
B)  simile. 
C)  antithesis. 
D)  metaphor. 
E)  abstraction.

Question 8

According to your textbook, language is important because it

Accepted Answer

A)  mirrors reality. 
B)  gives meaning to events. 
C)  has unambiguous connotations. 
D)  is separate from thought. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  mirrors reality. 
B)  gives meaning to events. 
C)  has unambiguous connotations. 
D)  is separate from thought. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 9

A speech dominated by abstract words will almost always be clearer than one dominated by concrete words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Denotative meaning gives words their emotional power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid the generic "he." 
B)  Avoid the use of "man" when referring to both men and women. 
C)  Use names that groups use to identify themselves. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only 
A)  Avoid the generic "he." 
B)  Avoid the use of "man" when referring to both men and women. 
C)  Use names that groups use to identify themselves. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only

Question 12

Using inclusive language is an important aspect oaudience adaptation in public speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Language helps to shape our sense oreality by

Accepted Answer

A)  causing events. 
B)  giving meaning to events. 
C)  communicating events. 
D)  mirroring events. 
E)  reflecting events. 
A)  causing events. 
B)  giving meaning to events. 
C)  communicating events. 
D)  mirroring events. 
E)  reflecting events.

Question 14

When Tami introduced the new university president to a group odistinguished alumni, she closed her remarks by saying, "You folks are really going to like this new Prez." Afterward, the event organizer told Tami that in the future she should use more formal language when speaking on such an occasion. Which othe following statements best describes Tami's error?

Accepted Answer

A)  She did not use language denotatively. 
B)  She did not language personably. 
C)  She did not language referentially. 
D)  She did not use language appropriately. 
E)  She did not use language stylistically. 
A)  She did not use language denotatively. 
B)  She did not language personably. 
C)  She did not language referentially. 
D)  She did not use language appropriately. 
E)  She did not use language stylistically.

Question 15

The connotative meaning oa word is

Accepted Answer

A)  its dictionary definition. 
B)  determined by the speaker. 
C)  concrete and precise. 
D)  what the word suggests or implies. 
E)  usually too technical for a general audience. 
A)  its dictionary definition. 
B)  determined by the speaker. 
C)  concrete and precise. 
D)  what the word suggests or implies. 
E)  usually too technical for a general audience.

Question 16

Abstract words are usually clearer to listeners than are concrete words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

"We will be candid, consistent, and confident" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  metaphor. 
B)  antithesis. 
C)  simile. 
D)  alliteration. 
E)  repetition. 
A)  metaphor. 
B)  antithesis. 
C)  simile. 
D)  alliteration. 
E)  repetition.

Question 18

Three methods explained in your textbook for using language clearly are:
C)

Accepted Answer

use concrete words
u

Question 19

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example o_________ .
"When Serena Williams got her first tennis racket, it was like Picasso getting his first paint brush."

Accepted Answer

A)  reversal 
B)  metaphor 
C)  antithesis 
D)  repetition 
E)  simile 
A)  reversal 
B)  metaphor 
C)  antithesis 
D)  repetition 
E)  simile

Question 20

"Surgeons and their wives deserve the financial protection offered by these caps on monetary awards in malpractice suits." This statement violates which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. 
B)  Avoid excluding listeners because of their occupation. 
C)  Use names that groups use to identify themselves. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only 
A)  Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. 
B)  Avoid excluding listeners because of their occupation. 
C)  Use names that groups use to identify themselves. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only

According to your textbook, alliteration is most effective when it is used sparingly.

Which othe following words is the most concrete and specific?

Using the masculine pronoun "he" in a speech is an inclusive way to designate "all persons."

Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use olanguage?

Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

Concrete words add to the imagery olanguage use by creating sensory impressions.

"My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds oknowledge" is an example of

According to your textbook, language is important because it

A speech dominated by abstract words will almost always be clearer than one dominated by concrete words.

Denotative meaning gives words their emotional power.

Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

Using inclusive language is an important aspect oaudience adaptation in public speaking.

Language helps to shape our sense oreality by

The connotative meaning oa word is

Abstract words are usually clearer to listeners than are concrete words.

"We will be candid, consistent, and confident" is an example of

Three methods explained in your textbook for using language clearly are: C)

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example o_________ . "When Serena Williams got her first tennis racket, it was like Picasso getting his first paint brush."

"Surgeons and their wives deserve the financial protection offered by these caps on monetary awards in malpractice suits." This statement violates which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

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Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

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Methods Opersuasion

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Exam 12: Using Language

According to your textbook, alliteration is most effective when it is used sparingly.

Which othe following words is the most concrete and specific?

Using the masculine pronoun "he" in a speech is an inclusive way to designate "all persons."

Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use olanguage?

Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

Concrete words add to the imagery olanguage use by creating sensory impressions.

"My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds oknowledge" is an example of

According to your textbook, language is important because it

A speech dominated by abstract words will almost always be clearer than one dominated by concrete words.

Denotative meaning gives words their emotional power.

Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

Using inclusive language is an important aspect oaudience adaptation in public speaking.

Language helps to shape our sense oreality by

The connotative meaning oa word is

Abstract words are usually clearer to listeners than are concrete words.

"We will be candid, consistent, and confident" is an example of

Three methods explained in your textbook for using language clearly are: C)

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example o_________ . "When Serena Williams got her first tennis racket, it was like Picasso getting his first paint brush."

"Surgeons and their wives deserve the financial protection offered by these caps on monetary awards in malpractice suits." This statement violates which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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